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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

Mrs. Caroline VI. Sperring, wife Of
George Sperring, Esq, Of Howard, died on
Sunday morning last after an illness Of
about twelve hours. Mrs. Sperring was
apparently in good health until the even
ing preceding her death. She then COM
planned Of difficulty in breathing, or of "A
want of air, and walked out 70 the porch
Of the dwelling in which she and her hus-
band resided. She Immediately fell 10 the
floor Of the porch, and after having been
carried into the house, remained in n suf-
fering condition, though entirely conscious,
until she passed into eternity. The physi-
clans in attendance say her death was
caused by heart disease. Mrs. Spcrring
was born and has always resided at How
ard. She was a very cstimAblo Christian
lady, and was much respected by the COM
munity in which her life was passed. Her
age was 62 years and II days.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

The Lutheran denomination Of this
place have an efficient choir. Last Sun
day morning there were fve ladies and
six gentlemen In Il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

PIcStc oF THE VETERASs-we car
nesily hope that next week on Saturday
the sun viii shine brightly and the Gle
monh in every way be propiiious Tor a
thoroughly good time on the occasion Of
the annual picnic Of the veterans Of our
county. This club of veterans Is formed Of
those citizen soldiers, Presidents Of Centre
county, who have survived the various wars
in which We have been engaged, and who
have been honorably discharged from the
military service Of the United States. E"
They have banded together that the ties Of
friendship which war made may be pcrpet-
uatcd, that the memory Of the dead who
died on many q field may be ever held
dear, and that the members Of the Club
may be Of such mutual assistance 20 each
other as Is proper and right Surely an
object TO which the heart Of every veteran
should respond.
The bylaws require that the annual pic
mic shall be held "on the Saturday falling
on or Immediately preceding the 18th
day Of September, at such place in Centre
county as may be axed by the Club or The
Executive COMMITTEES thereof" which de-
termincs the time this year on Saturday,
September 6, and the Executive Commit.
tee have, in response 10 hearty invitation,
decided 10 accept tho hospitality Of the
kind people Of Pleasant Gap. They will
therefore meet in Gettles Grove at 10
O'Clock A NJ, and will spend the day In
friendly intercourse, In listening to speech
es and In assembling in groups 10 partake
Of the indispensable dinner which is always
so bountifully provided.
The present officers Of the Club are
President, Gen. james A. Beaver Vice
President, Lieut.. George NJ. Boal, Of Cen.
tre Hall Secretary, Col. d. S. Keller
and Treasurer, Capt. Austin Curtin, Of
Roland.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28
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There will be meeting Sf The Deinocra ra,is Ftsta
COumittes at Byltons Hotsi Harrisburg on we5n4s-
day, the 10th of September. a. o'eioek, Pm
4 falf atisndABo. is requested.
GRO. ". MILLER. Chairman.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

CoaREsPoNpEsoE, containing important news, solicit
ell IRON, any part Of the county. No communication
inserted unless accompanied by the real of the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

After next Monday squirrels and wild
ducks and geese may be legally shot.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

ITEMS IN AND Amour REBERsBURG.-
ur Isaac ZeigIer sold his lots TO DIR. d. J.
Hillbish at sl37 per acre.
-Messrs. Mallory & Stovcr are doing n
lively business with their new gate laichcs.
Mrs. Young offered her property at
public sale last Saturday. She Is going 10
settle in Kansas.
Mr.. Jerome Spiglemyer has sold his
stock Of merchandise TO Mr.. J. Il. Brum-
gard for $500. Well done, Jerome, you
ought 10 be satisfied.
Mr.. Isaac Kinney sold his property to
Thos. X. Zeigler for Ss37, including house
hold furniture, live stock, &c, save only
his wife and few youngsters. Ike is
going 10 Kansas.
Sunday morning of last week many
faces were turned inquiringly henvenward,
trying to find out what kind of a day II
was 10 be. Appearances were discourage
ing, but we all got ready and went to
csmp-mceting in spite of all.
The new steam saw mill is ready for
business The workmen who are running
1t como from Union county, except the
fireman who Is from LogAnsville. Clinton
county. On Saturday, at one p. NJ the
whistle for the first time made us listen
The first order calls for twenty-five thou
sand feet. ONCE IN A WHILE.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

We fear that the wants OF our RePuJ-
iiedH local friend will never be satisfied.
During the summer he longed earnestly
for public bath house II week or so ago
he became indignant because Belloiontc
does not possess AN elegant Opera House,
and in yesterdays issue he seemed to be
languishing because he will not have an
opportunity to accompany another cheap
excursion to Capo May.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

mcntary remarks which have been made
about the pleasant village of Snow Shoe
none are more deserving Of republication
than the following correspondence Of the
Northumberland Democrat:
SSow SnoE, August 10, 1879
Mr.. EDITOR Thinking "a breath Of
mountain air might prove refreshing 10
your numerous rcAdcs, | concluded 20 send
you a short account Of this place and it
surrounding
This neat little town Il one thousand five
hundred aud fcycuty-two feet above sea
level and consists 81 small number Of
houses, stores and large hotel The lat
ter is owned by the "Bcll"fonte and Snow
Shoe Railroad Company under the pro-
pric;orship of Mr.. +. y. Nolan, most
oJliging landlord.
Several beautiful drives lead out from
the village, ,hus giving ample opporiuui-
tics FOR viewing the surrounding charming
scenery.
The thermometer never riscs beyond the
eighties, and usually ranges from iny-
eight 10 seventy degrees.
Among the principal attractions of tho
place are the biiumiggus coal mincs, situ.
Atcd about mile and half from the ho-
tel public library, called the "scA H.
brary," supplying books 70 the summer
visitors, free % expense. 4 park 81 about
three Acres, filled up with numerous rustic
; ats, croquei sc;k, and two guardcus filed
with most lovely flowers, owned by Mr.
Stewart, a wealthy bachelor, and NJ and
Mr.. Williams, whose kindness ~ sirhn.
gers aud tAsie in flowers are quite remark
able.
Near the mines is q spring of clear.
cold water containing free sulphuric acid
ia large quantities. This il called the
"Sous Springs" Its medicinal qualities
have not vet been AsoeTiAincd.
The only drawback TO the hotel il the
absence Of any musical instrument IL l.
supposed the reason Of this, IL the number
Of friends owning tho road.
The principal products Of the neighbor-
hood are biiuminsus coal, lumber and char
coal, vast quantities which are transported
daily. The quality Of tho coal ia almost
equal 70 that Of the celebrated Pitt burch
minos, in hardness and in gas producing
properties.
Until to-day tho Posi-offico Department
allowed but ri.wcckly mail and We
were obliged 10 depend upon the kindness
of Mr.. Rhodes, the Superintendent of the
road, to obtain letters and daily papers
from Bollefoute, tweuty-onc miles distant
Through the influence Of petition pro-
scnted by DIR. &. r. McCay, Of Baltimore,
daily mail has been allowed, much 10 the
delight Of the guests now here.
The weather ia cool aud delightful re-
quiring double blankets every night The
culincry department Of the hotel i all that
could be desired.
We would advise any Of your readers
desirOus Of spending a few weeks beyond
the reach Of malaria anS cKhausiing heat
at reasonable expense, TO pay Snow shoe
visit NJ G.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

Those who appreciate the merits Of
good cigar should 60 to Harry Green.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28
which propels the press. Both Of them
are pleasant pontlemen

which propes the press Both Of them
are pleasant gentlemen.
j. N. Casanova, Esq, of Philipsburg,
q gentleman who travels much and enjoys
an extensive acquaintance with the world
and It's people, and who IL at the same time
respected and influential citizen of the
pleasant town in which he resides, honored
us with brief call last Monday. Ho re-
maincd in town but short time, leaving
the same afternoon.
Mrs. and Miss Rothrock, of Howard,
mother and sister Of our friend, Henry
Ro.hrock, Esq, the present efficient super
visior of Spring township, have returned
from somewhat extended visit to friends
in Colorado and other points in the West
They bring fiattcring reports of the success
of Mr.. John Rothrock, the son and brother
whom they visited in Colorado.
--Messrs. William p. Mitchell, Of Lock
Haven, and Ellis L. Orvis, now come for
ward as the champion rattlcsuake killers
of this season which is so extremely pro-
life Of adventures of that kind. In Il sur
vsying expedition last week these knights
of the compass and chain encountered Ave
of those dangerous snakes of unusual size,
and gave them battle. They succeeded in
dispatching them all, and returned home
the victors Of Ave we'll fought battles
One Of these snakes WAS the p0sscssor Of
thirteen rattles. The gentlemen are to
BE- congratulated on the success they have
achieved in their new role
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

Suspicious persons entered the bakery
of Furcy " Dawson last Monday night
about ono o'clock, Fortunately, young
gentleman happened to bc returning just
at that time from visit to his GIRL and
entering tho bakery to 500 what was going
on, frightened the burglars Off, and saved
Messrs. Furey & Dawson from being re-
lieved of any loose change or portable
stock that might have been on hand.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-28

Ssow SmoE.-ATong the many compl-
mcntary remarks which have been made
about the pleasant village Of Snow Shoe
none are more deserving Of republication
than the following correspondence Of the
Northumberland Democrat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
GOOD ENOUGH.

The entire Republican ticket, both
State and local, is now complete, and
is one of which cur people ought to
feel proud. They are men who
bear unblemished regulations :
home, and nearly all of whom haye
been tried in the public service be-
fore and found both capable and
honest. The trusts they have had
charge Of have been faithfully exc
cuted, and the party, through their
delegates, have quite unanimously
asked that they serve another term.
This is particularly Of the candi-
dates upon the state .lcllet, and sub
stan,ially true of the local ticket.
Hon. J. Is. McGrew, our candidate
for State Senator, has creditably
served as a member of the Assembly,
from Richlapd county, several times,
and is popular wherever known.
VIM. a, Jones, our candidate for
Supt. of Schools, has served the ed
ucational interests of the county so
well that he is without opposition
from any party.
Our candidate for the Assembly,
Hon. q. g. Cox, will uuquestionably
be returned for another term.
Our candidate for Assembly in the
| Northern District, O. b. Under
wood, Is an honest farmer, intelli-
gent and capable to ill the Office of
Assemblyman. and our friends in
that District cauno. do better than
to elect him by q handsome major-
ity.
The majority of the voters in
Iowa county are Republican, and on
a full vote we have generally ear
lied the county. and this year the
indications are suspicious for a
heavy vote, the interest among all
classes being manifest.
Republicans who Greelsyized are
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
POLITICAL PTTH.
(Frcm our Exchanges }


TIE Democrats Of Wisconsin hav-
ing raised the old hullaballoo about
the political eligibility of that staunch
old Scotchmap, Governor Smith
the present incumbent and Repnb-
lican candidate for reelection IA
reporter has been Investigating the
cause of the clamor against him.
The facts are that Governor Smith
took out his first naturalization pa
pers years before he ever held public
Office in Wisconsin but his second
papers were not taken out until ust
preceding the time necessary to
make him eligible to the Governor
ship, the failure to take out Lis
second papers being no bar, in the
estimation of some, to the holding of
any State position less than Cover
norship, That is probably the right
view Of the situation, and express
es the circumstance of the case.
Lamar,the chivalrous Senator from
Mississippi, still fails to respond to
the request to denounce publicly the
Chisholm murder and the Dixon as
sassination He's afraid, poor man !.
afraid of his constituents,
THE good financial showing made
by the present administration will
doubtless start the republican state
officers on "boom' OF the biggest
dimeusions-.on that will carry them
into Office again by ten thousand ma
jority
GENERAL Sam Cary has. with hair
on eud, called, my couutlymen, my
countrymen." Thurman has appeal
ed "to my friends, the brave soldiers
of the war" Oh, my seat--my Sen
atorial seat. Solan Chase has lifted
up his voice and in eloquent tones
demanded to know "who got what |
put into them steers p But now the
day of judgment has arrived, and
they will all be answered, Let the
bells be tolIed gently; but bury Sam
on the bottom or be will be sure to
rise and want to join the Republicans.
Mr.. JENKINS quotes Shakespeare
freely. and concludes by promises, if
elected, to be the Governor Of no
party, but of the whole people. What
. patriotic soul Jenkins is
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
FIRST GUN F!
TUESDAYS ELECTION.
Darling Dem ocracy
Doomed,
In Ohio, and Lies Crushed Be
meath $4,000 Majority.
IOWA MORE STAL WART THAN
EVER, 6O.OOO1S THE SMALL
MAJORITY.
~ have Jus. Succeeded n Getting my Rag
Eaby to Sleep. after Unwil.ingiy giving
i. -Four Bottles Of Republican Par.
egor:c. Yours Tearfuily,
rssra,c C-v;rr

BY special kilograms the glad It'd
ings came yesterday morning. At
first it was readily conceded that
Foster was elected by handsome
majority, but the Democrats claimed
the Ohio Legislature Later returns
now in that show Republican rate
of gain, which will give Foster 3d.
600 majority. Indications are also
good for majority of the Legisla-
ture, as the chairman of the Repub-
lcan committee claims the election
of % out of 50 Senators, and 70 out
of ia Representatives. Republi-
cans are jubilant.
Thus, Ohio, in the center Of the
nation, responds to the States that
have recently spoken from the shores
of the two oceans which border the
republic, speaking to the same effect
and with greater emphasis. Clearer
and stronger than ever the truth APP
pears that the Democratic party,
while the bond slave Of the South,
made solid by violence, cannot pre-
vail with the people at large. The
saving common sense of the people
is manifest in the rejection of Ewing,
who would disturb the conditions of
prosperous business. 1t is the voice
of Ohio that resumption is Il good
thing, and shall be maintained.
Iowa was expected to give small
Republican surplus, but the $4,000
majority stroke paralyzed them all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

- " Court for Iowa county--m Probate.
Notice is hereby given Chat at II Regular teri,
OF Iowa County Court to be held in and for sa ia
county, AT the Court House, in the village of
DodgeVlle, III said county, on tie 4th day of
November, D. 1879, being the first Tuesday OF
said month, at 10 o'clock in the to euouu of said
day the following matters will be hcuri and
considered
The application Of George Beckett TO admit To-
probate the last viii ana testament of 1holag,
Beckett late of the town of RidgcWay, in sUd
county deceased.
And il is further ordered, that pubic notice.
thereof be given % al persons Interested by pub.
fishing copy of this rider for three week. siK
cessvell PRIOR 10 said day of herring in IN,
Mineral Point Tril une a weekly newspaper cir
culatng in said county.
JOHN T, JONES Judge
Dated Dodgevlle, Wis, sept 18th. 1879 4f@
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

returning; the Greenbackers are
tired Of arguing fiat money when
the hest currency the country ever
he'd is at hand and is being rapidly
Inflated by the importation OF gold
aud silver coin at the rate of about
a half million dollars day. With
a full vote we are sure of success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

ton OF any nan with that company
no more made him soldier of the
Z. S. than ii he had joined wide
awake club. Some OF the active
members of this militia company en-
listed when the war broke out, and
called the newly organized company
by the same name, but elected new
officers. That Gov. Smith did not
serve his country as soldier, can
not be essential to the party who
opposed the war, and to-day sup
port for first place in the State q
man who was VIGOROUSLY in SYM
patty with the rebellion. No, the
trouble with them is that they
know Governor Smith, though not
in the army, was a stannch friend of
the Union through the dark days of
war, and was ever ready to contrib
ute means and effort for the canse.
The Democratic chairman's at
tempt to make political capital by
representing Governor Smith not a
citizen till 1870, is equally weak and
disrreditable. The facts are thus :
In 1870, Mr. Smith being in Mad
ison, preparing to visit Europe,
found it desirable that he should
have a passport, to obtain which
some evidence of his citizenship was
necessary. HIS father being in an
other state, where only evidence of
the fathers citizenship could be OBJ
tanned, and Mr.. Smith (the Cover
nol) not having time to spare to
secure the evidence in that manner,
went before our State Supreme
Court, and here took out citizen
papers for himself, which answered
the purpose required, though wholly
unnecessary TO secure him citizen
ship. The Democratic Chairman
editor having learned Of this copy
of the record of the proceeding be-
fore the Supreme Court, and pub
fishes it, as evidence that Mr.. Smith
was not citizen until the date
thereof. That the whole circum-
stances, and facts, as stated above,
were known to the editor whou he
made the charge is generally be-
lieveu here, which makes his action
in the premises SO much more rep
rehensible.
These little lies, demonstrate two
things first, that there is nothing
truthful to he urged against our ex-
cellent ticket, and second, that the
intellect that creates then is incaD-
able OF anything bigger. ", II. b.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
NTATE OF WISCoNSIN-CoTrN

=" ty Court for iowa county in Probate
Notice is hereby giycr that nj aspecial term NJ
Iowa county Court to he held in and Tor said
county. at the Court House, in the village Of
Dodgerilie, in said county, on the 18th dny ~
November, A. d 1879, being the iiiird rneSdsy
OF said snonth, at O'Clock in the afternoon, ~
sad day the following matters will be heard ana
considered: 49,
The application OF William II nfry, to admit
10 probate the last will and testament Of Mary
Polkinghorn, late 81 the city of Mineral Poini
Wis, III said county deceased
Ana II is further ordered. that public motto.
thereof be given To all persons Interested by pnh
hshing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue
cessively prior to said day of hearing. in In.
Mineral Point Tribune. weekly newspaper c!,
culating in said county
by the Court
JOHN r. ZONES judge
Dated Dodgevile, Wis, oct. stu. 1879 ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUy.

TVIIN I. HUNTS, Judrn
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Oct stn 1879 a..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

SENATOR BLAINE is credited with
addressing the largest and most en-
thusiastic political gathering ever
held in that portion of the State,
Every railroad entering the city ran
special trains, and there was an out
pouring of the people for over 100
miles, the number in attendance be-
ing yaiiously estimated at from 90
600 to %, 1000, fully $4,000 surround.
Jog the speakers stand. Mr.. Blaine
spoke for two hours, and held the
undivided attention of his audience.
1t was speech of great power and
eloquence, and everybody is enthu-
siastic in its praise.-Io'ca Paper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
Leyai Notices.
N PROBATE-IOWA COTTNr,

In the matter OF the estate of No,hia p
deceased. h3iei
On reading and filing the petition OF John E,;s,
administrator representing among other rhinr.
praying thai a time and place tc fY,i To- ai,''
aiming aud allowing his account til his ed
ministration. - '' eo
II Is order d. That said accoun. be examine,
November 1879 next ensuing al the Cour, Uc',a "
IN the village OF Dodgerile. at 2 o'cloeA In t,,t
afternoon. 40 SS'
1t Is further ordered, That notice thereof J..
gwen 70 az persons Interested, by Publishing !.
copy Of this order for three Successive ve,t. :,
the Mineral Point Tribune, q weeklt neysDnn,,
circulating in said county '''
Dated Dodgcv1lle, WIS. Oct, 9th. 1870.
BY the Court;
JOHN T. JONEa
vs. County Judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

MURDER seems to stalk unchal-
cnged and unchecked in Kentucky,
five persons having been murdered
within the last three weeks-tour
out Of one family, and, as yet, no
move has been made to apprehrnd
or punish the murderers, or stop
their deeds OF blood. The Governor
of that sanguinary Commonwealth
has been appealed to and the pro-
lection of magistrates invoked, but
so far these author ties, who are
bound by solemn oatas to execute
the laws and protec: the lives of cit
liens, have turned deaf ear to all
appeals for protection. What kind
Of q government is established in
hentuckys
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

GENERAL PORE has issued a
special order recognizing and com
menling Captain Dodge, of the
Fifth Cavalry, for the promptitude
and true soldiery bravery with
which his company-D- (colored)
fastened to the support of Captain
Payne and his men, who were in SO
critical situation after the death
of Major Thornburg at the hands OF
the hostile Utes. Captain Dodge
and his men had all their horses
shot from under them, but pushed
forward on foot and reached Captain
Payne's position sin the nick OF
time" General Sherman also warm.
y commends the bravery OF Dodge 5
men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

LATEST advices from the Ute In
dian war in Colorado are to the eff
feet that General Merritt's force
reached the White River Agency on
Saturday, and that the hostile say
ages have retreated southwark. Pur-
suit will now be made, no doubt, and
the murderous gang killed or cap
tured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16
sI,eriF'S sale.
NTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA
~ County Circuit Court
Joseph Fritz, ruinlih, !
against
NtftI NV 7
Patrick Con way, Defendant !


Patrick COnWGy Defendant
Notice is heTeby given that by virtue Of an rv.
ecution issued ont of the above named court in
the above entitled action and TO me directed
against the property OF said defendant bearing
date the 18th day of August \. D., 1879. levvd
upon and upon the 9th day Of October. A. D..
g. at | O'Clock in the afternoon at the front
door of the Court House In the village OF Dodge
vile, Iowa county, Wisconsin, VIII sell al pubic
auction to tire highest bidder for cash, al the
right tide and interest which the said defendant
had on the iZtn day of January, l. y. ISIS ot
has since acquired in thc following described
Real Estate - wit
The Swl, and the 80 Of fhe nwil and TIE NV,
Of the nwi4 of section a town o. range 81 east
and containing two hundred aud eighty Gcus
more or less and subject Ia Il certain mortgage,
now held by Mrs. Mary Mitchell, ol said iowa
County i'll the sum OF 500 ana iwo huiHir,a
and six and s2-l0e dollars, together with interest
and cost, and cost of sale.
Dated this l3th day of September, A. D., 1879.
THOMAS Bl,ACENEI, "a.
3S6w SheTln for Iowa County.