Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-10

The thieves who lately troubled the
people of Centre Hall have evidently deem
ed it wise TO change their scene of opera
tlons and are now imposing upon the good
folks in the vicinity of Mllhcim. On
Sunday week, as Mrs. christopher Meyer
was Mt church, the rascals entered her
! dwelling and finding II suit of clothes that
seemed to suit their tastes, appropriated it,
aud then vanished. They thought it
would be cruel, however, to leave without
visiting some one else, and so paid their
respects to tho residence of Mr.. WIN.
! Mecsc, and took suit of clothes, an over
coat and shirt Dame Fortune thought
| this was more than Mr.. Mccse could lose
all at once, So rs he had n child Mt home
who was not very we'll, she quietly told
| him to hurry hence, which he did On
/ approaching the house he saw two men
! near the window Of his dwelling, who, on
seeing him, ran quickly away, leaving the
overcoat and shirt behind them.
Only Sl20 Of the entire 81 900 now
remain to be contributed towards the new
building which the employees Of Nalentine's
Iron Works propose to erect for their mu-
tuol benefit and Improvement The pro-
prietors of the works have Themselves given
$500 towards the object, Samuel Millikcn,
Esq, has given $50, and tho remainder
| has been raised by the combined efforts of
the employees, all OF whom deserve great
credit. We anticipate that il will not be
long ere the entire amount will be- forth
coming, when operations will b. commenc-
| ed. Contributions may be sent to Alfred
Nichols, of Valentines store, who is the
treasurer.
--Frof. George Shadmau's school in
Ferguson township closed on Friday,
March 2s, with appropriate exercises OF
reading and rccitations The pupils all
did themselves grca. credit and the excite
ment ran high when the school journal
entitled the Sleepy Hoi'o,e indicator was
read. The Washington Cornct Band con-
;ributed its assistance to the general jubilee,
and the entire performance was one long
TO be remembered.
1t is refreshing and pleasing 10 the
eye to behold the mountains Of clothing
and furnishing goods at Newman's Eagle
Clothing Hall. He has goods piled up TO
the ceiling. SIIe has the largest stock
brough, to Bclefonie for fny years, and
at prices that none Of his competitors can
compete with. Newman says he can't be
beat
Mr.. Francis Spcor is now young
attorney-at-law In embryo. Since his papa
has removed to the farm, Francis has taken
up his headquarters at the boarding house
Of Mrs. Butts, During the day he il in
the legal Office Of Clement Dale, Esq, un-
der whose instruction Francis has already
reached the fourth book Of Blackstone's
Commentaries.
Prof. l.. o. Foose, some years ago
principal Of the Aaronsburg academy, in
this county, has recently been elected
superintendent Of the public schools Of the
city Of Harrisburg Mr.. Foose has had
large experience as a teacher and will no
doubt make an efficient and successful
superintendent
Edward speor, who has for some time
been with Operator MAlin at this place,
receiving instructions in tho art # tcIc-
graphy, has gone to York, Pa, TO assume
charge Of an office Of his own. He has
been an apt pupil, and, although young, Is
considered sbundansIy competent to Oh
the position.
Pine clothing made to order at New
mans cheaper than any other place in the
[ United States, by tho best ,aiors in the
country. Mr.. jackson, Newman's hand
tailor and cutter, is acknowledge by every
one ~ one of the bcs; cutters and tailors in
the State. Now Is the time TO call at
/ Newman's for your fine suits.
/ Wonderful reduction Newman had
reduced his suite Of clothing to $500, but
wishing to lay in another stock, he has
still further reduced these elegant suits 10
t,eo dollars and serenity. fre cents Call
Quickly and select from his handsome stock.
Store on Allegheny street, near Bishop. u
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-Yesterdsy was All Fools day, and the
crop in this locality was prolific Belle
fonte Republican. "a frank confession is
good for the soul, but we did not expect
so unblushing confession regarding the
peculiar character Of the community in the
above office.
The Grammar school at Aaronsburg,
taught by A. W. Reigel, closed on Tuesday
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