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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Saturday last was the longest day in
the year. The summer solstice was reach
ed at half-past 2 P. ", on that day, when
the sun reached higher apparent cIeya-
tion at noon than on any other day Of the
three hundred and sixty-fye. This IL
owing to the earth being inclined to the
plane of It's orbit, like q top in motion
leaning towards the floor or level surface
on which Il stands while revolving. This
causes greater amount Of heat 70 be dis
iributed over the earth, and, In addition to
ihe varying length Of the day, gives rise TO
the changes Of the seasons.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

We understand from reliable source
that the negotiations which have for some
time been going on between the Pennsyl.
vania and Snow shoe railroad companies
for the lease of the road Of the latter com.
pany are still in progress, and that the
prospects are decidedly favorable TO the
transfer being made. Our citizens are
deeply interested in this matter and we
hear inquiries daily in relation TO it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

GREAT BARoAISs.-Bu Bunnel & Aikens
offer choice Of 1000 pieces Of sheet
music at Is cents per coPy-regular price,
30, 40 and so cents. Also the new Domcs-
tic sewing machine at $25 cash. Call al
the music store and see for yourselves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26
Philadelphia Markets.

PHILAHgtrHiA, June a. 1879
lLorR.-Flaur IL very DOH. saias of 90 harrfls,
iufu4inE Minnesota extra family at 81 -tfd -
feun'Flrania d. Do. At Sis5aABg. western d. o. AZ
sfa taa, sud IAttht aud other high grades al sAIgI
aT.2a
GNnN-Whaa' is quiet, hut sg,1i lots are firm
SALES Il a."" tusheis. including Feunsyivsnia and
southern rod ai 81 l4ialie. do do. Atnler at 81 /.
lI'z0lls. and No. rod, elevator. At Si.ls! Al the
"i'ru hraid hrs call Al Fll4 nd ft June Fpos.
i'r Iuly s05 for August and 81 0sts for se1iemlsr
Rye - steady At etaflc. ior Western and PenBs, :
vAuiA
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

There are four members Is this town
Of the Alumni association recently formed
by former students of Pennsylvania Col
lcge, at Gettysburg. Two of these are
Adam Hoy and Clement Dale, Esqrs each
Of whom will attend the convention which
will convene at Lcwistown during the lat
ter part of July.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

70, at 10 a. NJ, Hon. John H. Oryis pre-
siding.
In the Orphan court Of Centre county
the following motions, dccrees and orders
were made
Citation awarded on the admini,rator
Of the estate Of Samuel Peters, deceased.
10 file account. Reiurnable nt next term.
Citation awarded on the administrator
Of the estate Of james Lucas. deceased. to
file account. Rcturnabe at next term
Also on the administrator Of the estate
Of Anna Burns, deceased, TO file account.
Returnable at next term.
Upon petition of John HoGer, admins
traitor Of Martin Murphy, deceased, an
hlias order 10 sell the real estate Of said
deccdcnt was granted.
In the matter Of the partition Of the
real estate Of Abraham Rcbef, deceased,
of Miles township, petition TO amend the
return Of the shcrifTs inquisition, setting
forth that the inquidtion did not pass upon
the proper number Of acres and that the
total valuation Of said real estate would
amount 10 800 more than As returned by
said inquisition. Marked filed By the court.
William Bell was appointed guardian Of
Mary Il. Swarm, minor child Of Mr..
Mary Il. Swarm, deceased Bond rcquir-
ed in the sum Of 81 coo.
ID
minor over fourteen years Of age, c. NJ.
Bower, Esq, was appointed guardian.
Bond required in the sum Of 81 200.
Citation awarded upon petition Of vii.
liam Boal, on Adam Lukcnbach, % an
s"er charges returnable at next term.
Auditors report filed distributing the
funds in the hands Of the administrator.
Of the estate OF Hon 5. 5. Wolfe, deceased.
June %, 1879, confirmed nist:
Auditors report filed distribuung the
funds in the hands Of the executors Of the
estate Of Peter Durst, deceased. June a.
1879, confirmed Hisi.
In the Court Of Common Pleas:
Petition in the csiate Of Henry Pcnninc-
ton. deceased f., . -nlo 90 81. h.,-. >.
said deccdent and Thompson, Mccoy d
&, :, ,bo,, ,..,.,.
not be satisfied. Rule granted and return
able ne1t term Service sr..,,.1 J..
Beaver * Gcphhrt for Pennington heirs.
Also rc,i,inu of I.asc Han, c,-. ..5.
on the executor. &c. o, C;so,ro ti,frn-
,ton, dcccased. t. show cause why ,oa,,.
gage should not be- ,a,i.aed Raj. Granted
and service accented s., h,,hv II Ea
lcr. Esq., Adniuistrstar n, b.,,,,. ,au
In the case Of John DopDI, apain., : u
Barns. A rule GRANTED ,o .bov csu.o ,.tr
judemcn, shou.I no, be onoDcd A1cr.
andcr 4 Bowc- ,rcc,.,,3 s.-,;,, T.. NJ.
Of bar.
In case Of Peter Dur,,. sdminis,,stor
~. Daniel Darst. No 151 Anil T 1s-,
rule granted TO show cause WHY igJ,,ncr,
should no. be opened and defendant L., in.
10 "A dcien.c Ra,urnable a, n.,,,c,,r
Upon petition of A r and F.,,ia
O.. ,,,
- '''''' 'N''' h'hA fe'ers'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26
Mr.. Jane. Leyden, whom We may re-

Mr.. James Leyden, whom we may re-
member was the fortunate young gentle
man who received the appointment to
West Point several years ago, graduated
at that institution two weeks ago to-day
IIo has visited his present home at Beech
Creek, and arrived in Bellefonte on Mon :
day. lie will soiourn in this neighborhood
for few weeks when he expects to leave
and be stationed at n distant point in the
Territory Of Wyoming. He Is an exceed
ingly manly fellow in appearance and
registers himself "Mr. james Lcyden, U.
s. Army
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

ASoTHER GLovE.-Somebody has found
another glove. This time the finder is
some love-sick swain. He imagines that Il
belongs TO his fair dulcina, and being too
modest TO return IL himself, pins Il on our
door with the request that we do so. oh,
what hand the female 10 whom II belongs
must have Instead of resembling the
tiny little glove we found before, II is a
huge affair, and We pity the poor fellow
who will sometime get his ears boxed
soundly by that hand. We congratulate
ourselves that II is not us, and most oblig-
ingly give the fair female to whom il be-
longs the opportunity 90 recover Il IL she
will call on or communicate with the
editor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Hon. Samuel Linn, OF williamsport,
honored Bellefonto with his presence on
Monday evening.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26
mencement exercises.

"A temperance meeting was held in
the rooms Of the Y. NJ. G. A. Tuesday
evening last which prov d of great inter
est. After remarks and prayers by Rev.
james F. Hughes and ID. 5. Keller, Esq.,
and Mrs. Twitmire ~ Mrs. Stewart
Lyon, very interesting address was made
by Mr.. Graves. Mr.. q. is a gentleman
who seems to travel about doing good.
Whore ever he goes he distributes tracts.
He has visited Bellefonte several times be-
fore and is well known by our people. His
remarks were exceedingly affecting and
deeply impressed all who heard him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

TEACHERS ELECTED. The school board
met on Friday morning last, and elected
the following teachers to fll the schools
during the coming school term:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

QUICK WoRK MIR. John II. Tate, Of
Spring township, may be called an e1pc-
ditious barn-buildcr. lie ia now building
new barn on farm in College township,
owned by Moses Thompson, and occupied
by John Hitc. This barn !, Is feet by "a
feet, and with the assistance Of three hands
was framed by Mr. Tate and ready to raise
in the short space Of eighteen days. 1t
was raised last week. Undoubtedly John
and his boys must handle their framing
tools in a lively manner. We understand
that the farm upon which Mr.. Thompson
is erecting this barn Is all new land. He
commenced TO clear Il Of wood ten years
ago last spring Last year it produced $50
bushels Of wheat, and this year has grow.
ing upon IL ffty-two acres Of fine wheat
and twenty acres Of clover.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

CoRREsroSnEScr containing Important news splioit-
ed rom any part Of the county No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the rea name of the
rift
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

THE ZGoS BANDS PIcSIc.-No enter.
tainmcn; in the woods has perhaps ever
been rclishcd 80 thoroughly a. was that
given by the Zion band and participated
in by many Of our citizens on Saturday last
The Zion Band escorted the Mountain
City Band TO the grove whore about three
hundred persons, including many Belle
foni"rs, were gathered. Scrcnnde. by the
bands were given at intervals. An e1.
ceodingly grotesque fantastic parade took
place in the afternoon, with about four.
teen pcrsons in line, last, but not lcs,i
being a ludicrous figure mounted on an
animal Of the genus COW. Prof Phillirpi
made frequent exhibitions Of his skill in
walking the tight rope, and sent up two
hot-air balloons in a successful manner.
Tho refreshments were very profuse and
and elegant, and all who attended from
this place express themselves delighted
with the entertainment
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Colored Schools-Mr Brooks.
1t will be observed that Mr. Henry
Wetzel takes the place vacated by that
excellent instructor, John Mason Duncan.
The only other new teacher is Miss Mary
Schrom, Of Grade No. ., in place Of Miss
Lizzie Campbell. We regret that each Of
these former teachers do not resume their
positions when the schools open, but If a
change must be made perhaps the positions
could not be more acceptably filled.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

The Logan Fire Company have con-
cluded moi 10 picnic on the Fourth.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

The Vafchman says that on Monday
afternoon, the 10th instant, Mr.. Joseph
Heberling' farmer living in the west end
Of Ferguson township, fell dead, just us he
was leaving his work to seek protection
from the rain in ncighboring cabin. lie
had always appeared perfectly healthy,
and this sudden occurrence was severe
blow 10 his friends
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Gen. Jesse Merrill and s, NJ. McCor-
mick have been appointed by State Super
intcndcnt Wickcrsham trustees of the Cen
trail Normal School on the part of the State.
Ex-Gov. Bigler, of Clcarilcld has been
chosen president of the Board of Trustees,
General Merrill vice president, S. NJ. Nc
Cormick secretary, and Thomas Yardlcy
treasurer
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

"A literary entertainment was given
last Friday evening by the Alpha Literary
Society of Penn Hall The German Snu.
tatory was read by j. w. Bargcs, of Penn
Hall, and the Nalcdictory by A. j. Long,
of the same place The committee Of ar
rangcmentS were ii. u. Twitmycr, 7. n.
Reiter and c, 7. Leitzell. The programme
was excellent, and from Aipha to omega
was well performed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

One Of the literary societies Of the
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, on last
Wednesday, listened to an elegant oration
by our talented young member Of the bar J.
l.. SPanglcr. We have spoken with many
persons who had the pleasure Of listening
to the gentleman, and all unite with un-
measured terms in praising the speech.
He spoke from manuscript FOR about half
an hour, and was listened to with marked
attention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Weston On Weston, dear Weston come home.
Wen crvvn you nth iaur.ls no~.
wo1i pm; holt sruuni yonr wAist
And a c1ropri IN your tfuw.
Wen hks Won down 10 Nsu mans store,
Ard drcss you all out now
TIE only place vhere can hs loaghi
Clothes god enough fyr you
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Mr.. Conley Plots, who has been stop
ping at the Bush House, and our towns
man, ID. G. Bush, are the only two living
members Of the committee appointed 70
draft the Constitution and BY. Laws Of the
first State Tacher-' Association that met
in Pennsylvania, which convened twenty
seven years ago in December at Harrisburg.
Mr.. Plots was then principal Of one Of the
Grammar school, in Philadelphia
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

AT the Commencement exercises at a
prominent college this year, the best dress
ed gentlemen of the graduating class was
asked wherc he purchased bis clothes. 81
sent all the way TO J. Newman, Jr., Belle
fonte - he answered. " He is the best
tailor in Central Pennsylvania
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

-Prothono,ary Cal. Harper returned
from his western tour last Friday mern.
ing. The trip has had an admirable efcc,
on him. He Is a. brown a. a button with
exposure to the glorious western sun, and,
excepting the pistols and bowie knives,
he bears all the evidences which 20 10
nuke up the dashing western cavalier.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

We are requested to give particular
notice to the fact that a young peoples
gospel temperance meeting will be held in
the NJ. T. church on sunday afternoon next
at $50 o'clock, to which all are invited
The programme which has been arranged
will be entertaining and instructive
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Two THUNDEEBoLTs FOR UNION CoUS-
TY.-Lightning sometimes strikes where II
is least expected. a correspondent from
Union county speaks OF n most curious in.
stance Of its fatal effects, on the 10Th inst.
on two horses belonging to Mr.. Laird IT.
win and Clayton Irwin, respectively. They
were killed on the farm of Mr. Benjamin
Chambers, about two miles southwest Of
Miiinburg. Mr.. Laird Irwin was plow-
ing at the time, the sun was shining bright
ly, and there seemed 20 be no disturbance
in the universal quiet Of nature, except u
distant rumblng of thuRder, to which no
attention was paid Suddenly binding
flash and II terrific peal Of thunder descend
cd from heaven, completely stunning Mr.
Irwin, but not knocking him down, as he
maintained his hold on the handles of the
plow. lie recovered 70 find his horscs
both dead from the terrible stroke, but 80
quickly and skillfully had the lightning
performed its work that no marks were
discovered on the bodies Of the animals.
Strange TO relate, this was the only loud
report of thunder that day.
A thunderbolt, equally disastrous to the
Republicans Of Union county, occurred on
Saturday, tho lith, when jacob Gross was
nominated for sheriff and ID. a. Gctz for
district attorney. Those nominations will
not prove popular among the rank and file
OF the stalwarts in Lrwisburg. By some
of the mysterious ways Of politics Mr..
Gct2, man without ability or qualGca-
tions, was nominated over gentleman
who, had he received the nomination,
would have made an excellent candidate.
Our correspondent states that, although
there are many poor fields Of grain in
Union county, most Of it looks we'll and
that fully thrcc-fourths crop is expected
SUMNER VISITORS s.-Throughout the
pact week the Bush House has been vel
coming guests from near and far, several
of whom intend 10 remain here for some
time. Among the fret permanent board.
"rs were Mrs. Cooke, OF Baltimore, aud
Nr. Van Lear and Miss Turner, Of Rich
mond. They are 30 delighted with the
manner in which they are entertained that
their friends have been tclcgraphcd for. who
will soon arrive. Monday last Mr.. J. 4.
Iinlhyson aud lady, Of Florida, arrived and
will remain for some time. The maiden
home Of Mr.. T., We believe, wa in Clinton
county, and she has sough, this northern
retreat as the mot available place near
her old home. She j. beautiful woman.
Mrs. Webster, Of York, Pa, has telc-
graphcd that she will b" here tomorrow.
Twenty persona arrived "A; this hotel
on Monday last and ihi. is about An aver
age number Of Arriyals each day Among
those who came on Monday wo noticed
Cha'. W. Scott, II. Hinckly and Peter
Herdic, Williamport jos. IL Young
and +. +. Thomas, Philadelphia j. J.
Wallace, Pii;sburg, and Frank II. He.
mer, Chicago.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Commencement exercises last but
few days Some institutions, however,
have been known to continue them for
long time. For instance, ] II Bauland
commenced selling ladies drcss goods sew
eral months ago, and he has proved such
a decided success that he still continues the
practice, giving satisfaction TO all
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Tho Lewisbure, Centre and Spruce
Creek Railroad held meeting in Philadcl-
phia on the 10th Of this month, for the
purpose Of olecting officers. The election
resulted in the following President, Hon.
Eli Sllfer; Vice President, Strickland
kncassi Directors, George +. Miller,
James p. 'Coburn, Samuel G. Stewart,
George B. Roberts, Edmund Smith, Wis
tar Morris and r. H. Duncan.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

The furnace of Howard Iron Works
was put in blast this week. The four char.
coal furnaces Of Centre county arc there
fore all in blast, and We trus: will continue
40 for long time. Mr.. Lauth, of the
Howard works, informed us that he also
expects 70 have his new wire mill in opera
ton in from four TO ak weeks Tho plan
Of this mill is one Of Mr. Lquth's new in
ventions in the working Of iron, and he
expects to realize excellent results from Il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Among the distinguished guests whom
the BrockcrhoT House entertained during
the week are WIN. Taylor, Norfolk, Va. ;
Capt. +. McLeon, and w. Sargent, Jr.,
Altoona stephen |. Rcmak, PhiIndelphiai !
Senator 5. X. Pealc and s. ID. Bull, Lock
Haven.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

Tho Bcllcfontc base ball club and The
champion club at State College had an en-
cagcmcnt last week, which was not alto
gcthcr encouraging to our boys but the
contest was renewed on Tuesduy afternoon
with greater success, the score standing 81
to II in favor of the College.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

People are all rendered avery pressing
and earnest invitation to visit the " Bee
Hive " store of our friend, J. H. Bauland,
on Allegheny street. In tho line of goods
which ladies desire he constantly keeps IA
large and complete assortment. Dress
goods "A spccinlty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

If the efforts Of those who participate
in the respective Commencement cKcr-
ciscs at our colleges and scminarics this
year, At all approximate in brillianey the
beautiful illuminated invitations which
We have received requesting our attend
ancc, we can safely say TO all, "WelI done,
good and faithful servant"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

The fence around the colored camp
meeting now in progress has been taken
down and the admittancc is now free.
Ench evening the attendance is increasing,
and the interest is growing greatly.
"A very large and distinguished gen
tleman, II. G. Rogers by name, has been
in town for some time. He read us IA fcwex-
tracts from his elegant lectures last Thurs
day afternoon, which of course we would
be pleased to publish If we had the space.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-26

but this lrm sell their goods 20 rapidly
that they have TO renew their stock several
times year.
We are indebted to Captain Potter ior
an illustrated copy Of the Summer E1cur-
sion Routes Of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Tho book is we'll illustrated, and each place
looks par ertciieHcc rs pleasant place Of
resort. We do not, however, think that
the illustration Of Bcl,efontc docs crcli, 10
the place.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
uhe Boss Picnic On Record.

The picnic given Saturday by the
employees of the Knoxville and Ohio
Railroad is given up on all hands to
| be the biggest thing on record in the
way of picnics, and was an event long
to be remembered by those who were
so fortunate 10 be in attendance. The
management of their road were very
obliging, and placed at the disposal of
the picnic committee two of their en-
gines and all the rolling stock availa-
BILE, besides coaches were procured
from the E. T., V. s. G. Road.
The Excursion left the car shed at
an early hour, with a train consisting
of six coaches and nine seated coal cars
besides the baggage and Judge Moses
car, in which he went along to pay off
the employees along the line. Number
pulled the train, and with the faith
full and reliable Dennis Gleason at her
throttle, she worked like a top, and
she was showed up behind by No. l,
Monroe Blacks engine with jeff.
Black at her throttle. Messrs. Monroe
Black and Robt. Ragsdale were kept
quite busy looking after the running
of the train and the comfort of the
crowd, and they ere lent valuable
assistance by Master of Transporta-
ton, q. J. Kinzsl, Agent, w. B. Jack
son and others.
There seemed to be tremendous
KnnuryilEr. hY1f T0pnp1n
were picked up at intervals all along
the route in great squads, and nine
more cars were taken on at different
pointe, so thst when she reached Ca
reyville, the point Of destination, the
train was twenty-five ears in length,
and carried at least two thousand per-
sons. The whole country, for miles
around, was found to have turned out
also, and were at the spot, so that it
eclipsed anything we have ever wit
messed in point of number
The splendid grove on the old Carey
place was soon resorted to, and found
to be in good shape, and few hours
were spent very pleasantly by the
crowds. The dancing TO music
by Crouch's band and the calling of
Prof. Lowery, was the chief attraction,
and there were other amusements,
such as swings, sack races, etc. Mr.. J.
+. KinZsl had the refreshment stand,
and drew good custom.
A pleasing episode occurred when
rest for dinner was taken. Two hand
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

some and valuable gold-headed canes
properly inscribed, were presented by
the employees of the road 70 Mr.. G.. J,
Kinzel, Master of Transportation.
and Judge Jno. L. Moses, Superin-
tendent and General Supervisor.
Judge Moses made the presentation
speech to Mr.. Kinzsl, and Mr.. w. r.
Jackson to Judge Moses. Both were
taken completely by surprise, and ac.
cepted the tokens appropriately.
The return trip was made in the cool
of the evening, our arrival at Knox.
vile being not until about 80. For
such an immense gathering, it was
truly remarkable for the splendid Or
der. There was absolutely no drink.
ing or disorder of any kind, and
everything passed eff in an eminentIy
successful manner. Too much praise
can not be bestowed upon the COM
mittee and managers of the picnic,
and they may congratulate themselves
heartily on their success.