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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Those who go 70 the fair need not bc
frightened at the creature exhibited by f.
a. Smith, the timer, although i, is curl
Gus looking object man, one
third bird. one third beast 1, includes
almost every conceivable article Of tin
ware, put together with considerable in.
genui;y and art in the form Of "WhAt-
is-i,.'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

GRAND MUSICAL TRKAr.-The concert
TO come of this evening at Reynolds Hall
for the benefit Of the Centennial Temper
Snce Club, will be one Of the best ever Civ
en- TO Bellefonte audience. Rich vocal
duets, enchanting instrumental selections,
and full choruscs win make up The musi-
cal programme. The orchestra which is
engaged for the occasion is very complete
and has che benefit Of long practice and
skillful leadership. II will certainly be a
delightful affair
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

If you have leisure Thursday evening"
step into the African NJ. T.. Church and
hear the colored literary society debate
some of the heavy questions which even
the brightest intcllccts of the day fail TO
understand They are improving rapidly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

That excellent citizen and farmer Of
Burnside township, Barnhart Vcideffer,
says he raised this year the best crop Of
wheat he ever had in tho township. His
yield was heenty-e,ght bushels To the acre.
Few of our valley farmers did so we'll at
the last harvest
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02
The Centte 9emptrat.
Thursday Morning, October Q, 1879.

CoREEsPoSDEScE, containing important news, solicit
ed rom any part Of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Every one was busy out at the fair
yesterday In getting their entries in proper
shape for exhibition. Our friend, g. +.
Richard, has IN elegant display Of beau
iiful articles pertaining 10 his business
Among them is 3 wonderful clock, which
is fine specimen Of mechanism, and will
bo found sufficiently interesting 70 repay >
close observation,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Talk about your big potatoes We
have seen in tho columns of our cotempo-
raries remarks about exceptionally large
potatoes weighing y pounds. Mr.. II. H.
Duck, of Penn township, raises potatoes
which tip the scales at q, u and 2l
pounds. lie has them by the quantity
which average that weight. Indeed, he
would not have thought of mentioning tho
fact had he not seen notices Of y pound
potatoes going the rounds of the papers.
So, unless some one can trot forth good
3-Pound Irish potato, Mr.. II. T. Duck
takes the premium for raising the best
specimens Of this starchy vegetable.
Mr.. Abram Houser and his cstimable
wife, of Centre Furnace, who have been
married forty nine years, celebrated the AN
nivcrsary of that event on the 22d Of last
month. Four children and ten grand
children met nj their residence and united
in their congratulations 10 the venerable
couple. The occasion was a happy one TO
all concerned. The Lcmont band was
present and rendered some of i,s most de-
lightful sclcctions- The Refreshments, also,
were superb, and all went as happily ns If
it was indeed e repetition of the important
event in their lives which happened forty
nine years before.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02
Tho finest ovcrcoats at Lyon \ Cos,

The Rebershurg Cornet Band IA i'm
proving under the leadership OF Professor
Joseph IT, Feehrer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Ladies, the next cool Sunday put on
your specs and carefully scrutinize the fine
array Of fall bonnets on exhibition 81
rhuroh
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

ADJOURNED CorEr.-For the adjourned
term Of court, commencing next Monday
morning, at which the case Of Z. J. Pru-
nor ef al vs. II. NJ BrIsbin II al, has been
set down for trial, the following list OF iu-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

The Association of the Y. NJ. @. A.,
Of this place, are preparing 10 open their
reading room to the public for the winter
season.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

H.F Hunter Bsunef.
A Ammefman Eeiiefuuts
James l4uElc EsFEs
q = Eupp Harms.
Harlem Eiaff. HuaN Fboe
~ NoihersimuRh Haria.
} v Kfgihaft. iseunsf.
James " Ha,sss. Harris
4 Barthoiamsw spring.
samuel CNfzsr Potter
Joseph Iisyiou. Baslt
Irwin Shauk. Liberty.
YrauE Miller. walker.
" v wAiksf. BogEs.
7 " Tishef. ruion.
4 o Curfin. II. naRRv.
John Gumth. spnns
s. J. Clemson. FcHRusun
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

-"Grant' seems to be, just now, the
"lion" TO which the social world Of Cali
fornis and Oregon Is making obcsancc
But in Bellefonte and throughout Centre
county, J. Newman, Jr., is tho one to
whom all the inhabitants join in giving
their patronage. He sells the best Of gem
tlemens garments.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

CONVENTION AT GRAY's CHuRcH.-
An exceedingly interesting Sabbs,h-fchcol
convention was held in Gray's VI. T..
Church on Thursday and Friday Of last
week. Our useful and energetic mission
airy, Rev. Il. Cri,,enden, was present, and
enlivencd the exercises with several Of his
sprightly speeches, participating with his
usual earncs,ncss In all the discussions.
Then $. ID. Gray and ID. II. Hastings,
Esqrs., were also In attendance and BY sd-
vancing their sensible views on the various
topics contributed greatly TO the general
interest Gray's and Ross NJ. 4.
Churches united their choirs for the occa-
sion, and with the efficient aid Of Miss
Emma Love on the organ, furnished ex-
eellcnt music. The topics we're thoroughly
and intelligcntly discussed, and much good
doubtless resulted from the convention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

J D Ernegaok. Waiker
samuel t,1ss. Ferguson
u : Miller. liaiuss.
Simon Long. Howard twp
} . Montgomery,
Jam~t GAfdurr,
J / Sh0Ts BagEs
W. VI Issziun Bsggs.
y " Kline. Iiuston.
isalser Weber Howard.
samuel Fieck Ia,llitslurE
IL 9 Haaiiugs BsHneT.
J. 7 Eidr NilesiiaTg.
J. u. roaaWau. Bo,rgs
CiaAs NJ M~.sfrey [ ui0u.
W NJ AaAms MBasburr.
james ] Dclpng, Liberty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Miss Emma Barrett, who has spent
most of the past summer with her sister
Mrs. DR.. Kirk, of this place, departed last
Friday afternoon for Clearhcld, whore she
will visit for some time with the family Of
Judge Barrett, and other relatives. She
will not return 20 her home in Millerstown,
Pa, until some time in December.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

A Loss or wnEAT.-Mr. William u.
Smith, the well-known and popular miller
Of Unionville, suferedNa severe loss last
Saturday morning in the destruction Of q
large quantity Of wheat Two granarics,
one just over tho other, had recently been
constructed In connection with his mill,
and were filled with wheat at the time. A
young man, standing on the third aoor,
had just empiicd nine more bushels into
the upper grAnary, and then stepped back,
when down vent the entire affair, with
about five hundred bushels Of wheat, into
the tail-race below. Most OF this large
amount Of wheat was lost
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Lawrence Brown, Esq, now occupies
the residence on Linn street vacated by
the removal OF Mr.. Hughes from this
place. The band screnadcd him last week
for the purpose Of making him feel com.
Portable in his new home, and we hear that
he has also contributed TO their comfort by
sending TO them load Of winter coal
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

A number of persons arrived in this
place yesterday from Wiliamspori and
Tyrone 70 participate in the archery con-
test
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Splendid ysrd-wide cafhmcre for -
cents AZ Lyon & Co.'S
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

A WEUptNo.-And now Mr. Thomas
G. Houtz, OF College township, has gone
the way Of all handsome young men, and
Miss Maggie C. Duffy, one of the pretty
young ladies OF the same township, has
united with him in taking the important
step. Ever since Thomas electrified the
audience who heard his graduating ad-
dress at State College we have thought
that next we would hear Of him doing
something Of this kind. We are glad TO
hear that the wedding, which occurred on
Thursday las, at the residence of the
brides parents, was an unusually happy
one. Rev. J. Yutzy, Of Pleasant Gap,
performed the ceremony. A large num-
Der Of guests were present, and the re-
freshmcnts prepared for the occasion were
fully up to the standard. May they live
long and be happy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

"A splendid winter suit Mt $3.50 at
Lyon x Cos.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Mr.. j. Kelley M'Coombs, Of State
College, started on Tuesday evening for
Rric, as delegate from the College Asso-
citation n the State Convention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Major J. B. Fisher and wife, Of Gregg
township, recently returned from a visiting
tour in the eastern counties Of the State.
The tourists had pleasant time, and seem
TO have prodted physically By their visi;,
~ they both look exceedingly we'll
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

IMPORTANT TO ODD FELLows The
Lock Haven journal gives the following
interesting news 10 Oddfclows. The
Grand Lodge Of O1dfellows Of the United
States was in session in Baltimore recent
ly, and made some very important changes
10 the laws Of the Order The name Of
the Grand Lodge has been changed TO the
Sovereign Grand Lodge. The most i'm
portani changes were made in the laws re-
la;ing 90 the non-payment Of dues A
vast number of members have heretofore
been suspended from all connection with
the order for non-pAymcnt Of dues, and
could bc reinstAtcd after applying In writ
ing and by paying one years dues II he
applied within lcss than one year after sus-
pension, and by paying the initiation fee
II be be suspended more than one year,
provided the majority Of the lodge Ap-
prove Of his reinstatement.
Under the new law member will not
be cut OF from all connection with the
order for non-psyment Of ducs, but will be
suspended from "aciive" g. "dormant"
membership. A member will become a
dormant oddiellow" II at the last meet
ing Of the term his dues aggregate the
dues Of one year, and a. such will be de-
barred from benefits, both pccuniary and
attentive, but his name will be retained on
a lie, for such a class and he may visi, his
lodge or cncAmpment. a dormant odd
fellow may be restored to active member
ship upon application made In open lodge
or cncampmcn; by n member thereof,
which shall be held over until the second
meeting thereafter, the Secretary or scribe
reading the same at each meeting, and be
determined afiirmAiivcly on q ballot vote
by a majority Of the members present foN
such amount NJ the by-laws Of the lodge
or cncampmcni may prescribe. All MEM
bcrs heretofore dropped OF suspended for
the non-payment Of dues are rcinstaied 10
a dormant membership in the order, sub
jcct to the conditions given above. A dor
mant Oddfellow shall be subject 10 trial,
suspension or expulsion from the order for
cause under the law the same as an active
Cddfellow. These new rules take effect
Immediately.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

For several days this week the town
clock has been striking in a manner calcu .
lated TO terrify the citizen Of steady hab-
its. II almost frightened a fellow 10 death
tie other morning when {, struck nine,
just as he was RwAking at his usual time
6 O'Clock. We believe now, however.
that 1t is again in proper condition.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

The recent numbers of the Jersey
Shore H,raid have come to US with all the
column rules ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS badge
Of deep mourning. 1, speaks in affecting
terms how deeply the death Of i,s late e1-
cellent editor-in.chief, Col. s. s. Scelcy is
mourned by those remaining in charge of
its publication.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

The $3.50 trot comes OF tomorrow
afternoon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

"A walking curiosity at the Lycoming
and Clinton county fair, was Isaac Swartz,
of Collumsville, clad in coat made forty
nine years ago q drab caster hat aud a
pair of calf skin shoes made forty-four
years since his neck tie was dark silk
purchased afty-two years since, and he had
on exhibit linen handkerchief made eighty
years ago.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Mr.. james Montgomery, Of Manns
Axe Works, expects soon 10 start on
his usual fall tour to solicit orders. But
his going depends largely on whether in
the near future sufficient rain will fall TO
raise the creek so that the works can be
run regularly. For the present 1t Is only
possible to run them four days in the week,
owing 70 scarcity Of water, and these popu-
lar works receive orders sufficient TO keep
them in operation during that time with
out outside aid
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Black silks, 80 cents per yard, at
Lyon & Cos.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

"A pleasant wedding came of on Tuct-
day afternoon about five O'Clock at tke
Bush House. The contracting partic,
were Mr.. Bubb Miller, Of Hublcrsburg,
and Mi.s Frank Lucas, formerly Of Snow
Shoe. Rev. NJ l.. Jackson, Of Snow Shoe,
vas the Off ciating clergyman.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

j. W. GcphAr,, Esq., has quite recent
y returned from Philadelphia, where he
has been enjoying the attractions Of the
city. From present appearances wo
should judge that he ia now ready TO cm-
bark upon that important journey for
which he has been 50 long preparing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Canton aannels, 8 cents per yard, at
Lyon & Co.'S
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

Best calicocs, 8 cents per yard, at J., .
on ,S Co.'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
Feels Young Again.

"My mother was afflicted a long
time with Neuralgia and dull, heavy
inactive condition of the whole system !;
headache, nervous prostration, and was
almost helpless. No physicians or
medicines did her any good. Three
months ago she began to use Hop Bit
tiers, with such good effect that she
seems and feels young again, although
over 20 years old. We think there is no
other medicine fit to use in the family"
"A lady, in Providence, E. 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
4 Busy Man

in reply 10 friendly warning concerning his
health, said: have no time 10 rest or money to
Doctor What would you think if a mechanic
should say he was too busy to keep his tools in
order. or replace them when lost. The early
symptoms of disease promptly yield TO the proper
remedy. Neglect confirms and makes disease in
durable. Consumption IN its early stages is read
lily cured by the use of Dr.. Pierce's Golden Meii-
cal Discovery, though if the lungs be half wasted
away, no medicine tgiH eject q care Yet no
known remedy possesses such soothing and heal
ing Influence over ali scrofulous. tubercuous and
pulmonary affections. as The Discovery. John
Willis, of Elyria, Ohio, writes under date of De-
cember 1ith, 1877: " The Golden Medical Discoy-
cry does pOSitirety cure consumption, as after
trying every other medicine in vain this succeed
ed - Mr. Z. 4. Phelps. of Cuthbert. Ga, writes;
- The Golden Medical Discovery has cured my
wife OF bronchitis and incipient consumption. y
Hundreds OF names of cured are published in
Pierce's Memorandum Book. which is given away
by druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
THE LAST WELCOME.
h. take him kindly to the shore.

Oh. take him kindly to the shore.
The pilgrims own beloved landi
He never came TO US before
without d smile and OutStretched hand.
Of fiery East, or frozen strand,
OF journeylng down tn Egyptian stream.
Or where the Southern seas expand,
He brought the rapture and the dream.
What bears he now? All, vain the thought!
No tale is of the immortal told;
No story by those lips is brought
Of jasper sea or throne of gold
OF the great mystery unToifd:
Nor how with trembling and amaze
He saw the Elysian realms untold
He saw the eternal glOries blaze.
What years have passed since, still boy,
OF eager heart aud purpose high,
He thrill'd with unaccustomed JOY,
Still Eastward bent bis curious eye!
Around the sea, above the sky
And hardly dared to think the wind
That sweIl'd the canvas swept him nigh
Ghe visions of his early mind.
He sought them all; earth had no scene
Of grace or grandeur, far or near,
OF vale or mount, of gray or green,
OF skies irradiate or drear,
OF shrines 10 all the ages dear
BY him unyisited--few men
Whose various speech he did not hear
Ere he came back TO US again.
Yet came be back to Us the same
Child of the great and growing West;
Nor absence, nor his honest fame,
Nor foreign joys, nor foreign zest
Could chill or change hi- native breast.
Once more, alas! and DuC once more.
Oh, land that first his footsteps presS'd,
The wandeIer seeks you-all is DER.
Rest well. oh Bayard thine at last
the peace profound, the perfect ca!mi
Thy day Of tireless labor past,
Rest where no more can doubt disarm,
Nor envy bite For SANDER harm.
The gucrdon of tn accomplish years.
Take, though in silence, take the palm
Which here we bring with many tears
Charles Z. COnqdON an NeaD YOrk T9ibnn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
Women on Fe!Ocipedes.

Bicycle riding by women promises to
become fashionable in Detroit. The ex-
ample was set by wealthy and reput-
able young lady, who at first rode
in secluded places, bat afterward took
to the suburban roads. She uses the
ordinary two-wheeled machine, sits as
tride, wearing very loose trousers, and
is frequently accompanied by half a
dozen female companions. A tumble
resulting in broken nose temporarily
cooled her ardor, but the sport has
more than regained the lost favor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
COnSUmption Curnd

An old physician, retired from practice ,a,.,,
Tad placed in his hands by an East Indi. n,i..t,
Any the formula of simple vegetable r.ne,.
fo- the speedy and PEI manant cure Tor consn,n.,
ton, bronchitis, catsrrh, asthma. and II, rbrn,,
and lung affections slso positive and rsft. .
cure for nervous debility and ell nervou- g., /.
plants, after having tested lis wonderful cur.i.
powers In thousands of cases. has fell i, his irv
20 msse II known TO hls suffering fellows Aeta-
ateo oy Ihls motive, ahd desiIe u re eve hl.u,s
SUFFERING VIII send. ise Of charge, TO ali who
desire H. this recipe. With full directions for ERE
psrlng and using. in German French, OF En- Iish
Sent oy mail by addl esSing with stamp, uas,Iua
THIS paper '" W. sheraF, I49 Powers Block,
Rochester. Ny.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27
Published March % Is-al
CHAPTER go.


AN ACTto provide for levying a state tax for the
year i. ID. 1873.
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented
III senate and assembly, do enact rs follows:
Section /. There shall be and is hereby directed
TO be levied upon the taxable property of the state
state tax, for the year of our LORI one thousand
and forty eight thousand dollars. in addition to
the amounts authorized TO be levied by existing
laws. said tax shall be appOrtiOned and certified
by the secretary of state 10 the several counties
and by the county clerks of the several counties TO
the several towns cities and Incorporated villages
In their respective counties and shall be collected
and paid over according to existing laws
Approved March 1873.
Published March ~ 1871
CHAPTER 2lO.
AN ACT TO appropriate TO James Dawson the sum
cents.
The peonie of the State of Wisconsin, represented
III seliale ana assembly. do enact as follows;
Section l. There is hereby appropriated TO James
Dawson, member of the assembly. out of any
money IN the general fund not otherwise appro-
dollars and fifty cents CS2635OJ for the purpose of
in defendnS his rihf I bS i ~ sb
contested BY Il. w. Hildebrandt.
force from and after its passage
App March l. 1879.
IPubIiShed March 70 1881
CHAPTER 249
AN ACT TO appropriate to William w. johnson 4
sum OF money therein named.
The people of the State of Wisconsin. represented
III senate and assembly. do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated out of
propriated the sum of one hundred and fifty dol
lars to William w. johnson for his necessary and
reasonable attorney fees, officers fees and other
disbursements incurred in the contest for his seat
in the assembly. by Michael J. Egan.
Section p This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 1879.
.- END OF COPY LAWS .-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-03-27

THE people of West Prairie, in Trem-
pealeau county, have been enjoying
fright for the past week by the appear
ance of some strange, unknown. and
unaccountable object about the bluffs
in that vicinity. 1t makes its appear
ance in the forenoon and remains
standing in one place and position,
until, upon being approached. it van
ishes as phantom.