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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10
DEATHS.

BkoWN--ln bsnner township. this county. Tuesday.
june =. ~ hidBrs csmraaint, Mr samoel Hrvva
sEed q yeaf~.
We rsgre, b isarn q the death Il Nr. Bro~n for be
~ss sn upright. conscientious Fnan, ~ho in his hfs
nstinetvsly drc~ toward him tbe respect ssd iove Il
an those with vbosn be essnectsi ne, thsa sssi
should ass prove Il consolation 10 his frrs.
as with suoh 40 die ia gain" tie leaves ~iis and
tvc children also two hshsss and sisters, cse Il
he latter sane the wife a NJ William Long. et sAss
place. Ths-s al have Ger earnest sympathy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

FfGHTISG THE FLAMEs In a com
munity so sympathetic ms this tho particu.
lars of every misfortune are 20 generally
known that IL l. not news 10 the reader by
the time tho newspaper appears. Such is
doubtless the case with the fire which oc-
CURED last Saturday morning People
were just congratulating themselves on
their fortunate escape from the fiery ele-
ment which generally accompanies the
Fourth Of July, when about $50 o'clock
Saturday morning, the dreaded alarm Of
fire wa4 heard, and flames were discovered
issuing from two frame residences on the
extreme upper end of High street, directly
north of the Jail. The frat dwelling was
owned and occupied by Mrs. Nora Meal
litter, and the second WA owned by Mr..
Patrick Dooly, and occupied at the time
By Mrs. Bcnner. 1t Is supposed that the
fire WAS ignitcd on the roof OF Mr. Dooly's
house by IA spark from the McAllistcr
house, the inmates Of the latter having
brisk fire in the kitchen, while it IL sald
there was no fire In the former The stu
alton of the dwellings Is on one Of the
highest points in town, aud, famed BY IA
brisk wind, it did not require long ere the
flames were beyond the control Of the fire.
men, who were promptly on hand. Their
efforts were further embarrassed by tho
height oC tho situation, the hose throwing
bul IA very small, feeble stream Of water on
tho flames. They were sacccs-ful, however,
IN preventing the FIRE from spreading 90
neighboring property. A. il usual with
our hremcn md citizens on such occasions
the immcrgcncy called forth several in
stance. of yalor. Some of them, in their
efforts 20 save the furniture IN an upper
story, remained there until all mode of
exit was burned away. They were then
forced 20 leap from a s"coud-siory window.
The Logan boys put Themselves IN situ-
alton Of danger when they placed their
ladder against the burning .idc Of the
DDoly house and mounted g. the top for
the rurP"'e oi throwing more chcctuAl
stream Of water on the Aamcs, when there
was imminent danger Of the entire wall
planeing into the burning mAss. Once,
indeed, portion Of the wall did give way,
when "a bold fireman only sAvcl himself
by lcaping 70 The roof Of the mex, hourc
Mr. DoOly's house was finely finished tn
the interior aud was quite valuable, bat We
are pleased 70 SAY iha; the insurance l.
sufficient u cover all lose The loss -
Mrs. Nora McAllis;er, however, is pccu-
iiarly severe, hs it vas, We believe, all tho
property she had, and wnE uninsured
AlmJsi the entire contents of each dwcii.
ing were saved, although tho builjings arc
a macs Of ruins.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

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Assignee's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the
- 1eInt Aoeount q ISAAC MITCHELL Assignee
CT The henet 81 crlitofs q Ians Ihnas and 9e.sTh
n Thnsnaa hae lsesn Sled in The ee % the ptoshaa-
uiars aE the Court of Caann Pleas p Centre cuuhsy.
whish sAI1 ancouut will he presented ot confmatie4
z-sw ]. {, mARPER. PrvthonOsAry.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

Mr.. VIM. r. Duncan was a very ma
teriAl accession TO The Episcopal choir last
Sunday morning and evening, not only as
regards his musical aid, but also in con-
tributing 70 the general 6ne appearance of
the choir.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

MEETING OF C0uHcIL. 49, Council went
through more than the usual amour. of
business on Monday night President
iumcs occupied the chair, and Messrs
Ardell, Crider, Harper, Hoffer, Kabello,
Mcclure, Reynolds and shortlidge were
present.
The Street and Water committee report
cd "progrcss."
Fire and Police committee reported that
they had ordered 100 feet Of hose and de.
sired authority from council for Clerk to
draw order for the cost Of same. a mo-
ton made by Mr.. Mcclure, after wards,
that the Clerk be authorized % draw an
order for the payment Of the 100 feet Of
hose was adopted by the following vote
yeas--Ardell, Crider, Harper, Hotier, Ka-
bello, Mcclure, Reynolds and Humcs
nhy-Shor,lidge.
Nuisance committee reported that they
had procured pound from Gen. Beaver at
50 per month, from June u, 1879.
The Clerk, on behalf Of Market com
miitee, read receipt Of james Harris for
$3.50 market fees also receipt Of ~ cent
for one oak plank sold to D. g. Bush.
The Treasurer reported that Mr. Keich-
line had paid since June 10, according TO
report Of Finance committee, 500 on Ms
sc.smcnt Of 1875 and sGI2.3 30 on assesrmcnt
Of 1878
4 remembrance from citizens against
passage of au ordinance taxing CONNER
cial travellers was read. On motion q Mr.
shorilidgc, seconded by Mr.. ArIell, the
rcmonstrnncc was accepted and ordered TO
be- died
On motion Of Mr. Shortlilgc, seconded
by Mr.. Mcclure, it was decided thA, the
money subscribed to the widening 81
High stree; bridge be appropriated to tho
widening Of Race street bridge, provided
that all the money be tub.cfibed before
the work T. commenced.
The Clerk read opinion of Solicitor re-
lAuye 10 publication Of borough account ,
aud on motion Of Mr. ~hortIiigr, second
ed by Mr. ArdclI, the opinion was ordered
70 be- Glcd. Auditors, in accordance with
that opinion, arc authorized 20 y4bii.h The
annual statement a. ;hc icas; po-siblc cost'
Adopted unanimously.
Tho report Of High Constable was read
relative 70 iffr.ggf.liUt. ,.v. aud h,r.a .
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

c0MLT-McEw the parsonage. Mil..l,arF.
luly }, 1879. by Rev. v. o. Wright Mt William u.
Somly snd Miss Mary 4. AoEwen, Al q Uniousiils,
CehtFs county, Pa
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

friends of Mrs NJ.
Rev. S. G. swallow, presiding elder
of the ccclesiastical district in which the
NJ +. church, of this place, is situated,
| will preach in the church next Sunday
morning and evening. A very full at
tendance Of the congregation Is expected,
and the presence of as many other persons
rs can find it convenient 10 come is desired.
Tho festival given by tho United
| Brethren congregation on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday last was crowned with
good success. Each evening the room
seemed to be crowded, and the excellent
refreshments. were disposed of rapidly and
at moderate rates. The profits aggregated
about cighty-Gve dollars, which We think
! Is doing pretty wcll for the first attempt
Through the summer and the fall
| An invitation comes 90 all
To frequent Newmans Clothing Hall
Tn" graatcst in this nation.
| Hc who will obey the call,
| b. be hort or br be- tall
Cun buy clothes which will beat all
The daulic, in creation.
Thrc,d ,r ,hi. world may moi b. mn
occurrence of rare sport 10 many OF ", but
| it is amusing to hear how many times the
exact date of the event has been fixed upon
.e.;,-,,A m, -,
'"" - ""s '''''' - fl''"'
time IN the future when the Ad'eh''sS
prophecy il will occur ls tomorrow. Ii
y,,,rc r.,lv for {, all ri,b,. if not. Won
- 49,
i".ar =, ,hc ,,, ,rn,araiion "Ts,ioT' '
.rt... ,,.. ,,,,,,l, .b,o,;,,, NTH ,,;.,,,.
.r1 ,,-,, e,,,r.c.o-. nm ,bc ar,or,oon or
a., r..,.,h IL, =, .,,o. ....,. g..
AL o..;l,r, c,l.r,l h,,. named clc,.
49, ,.,. .,.,1;u,. ,,.c,-o,to -..;ao,cc ~
n rt,,.- ,u...t,,,,. .,-,., h,ll;,,,
= -. 10 h.o1 1;.,,l ui,h ri. r,,t,
ho,I r,b,i,. oi,.o5 o,or ,bo ,o-,l. I,
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;,,. a., -;,,h, ha,J Tho ,,c,,,,,,,.,o l.5
WAS N"N'" 70 MS hotn' ""''' "o h"If "'
received tho proper care and attention.
iTw.ss l,vcly ri,b,
/ And the moons pale light
! through F'iirl clouds shohc down.
/ AMI mi, ,sIkeJ
/ Of the best store in town.
And to me
"ls ", sJ'tlgl !" ~ ;-.,
Baulapd'. Rec Hive stSr,
| l. worth any four
no" "''h'n our r'"'h'
As Fuie' inc Fourth oil july passed on
most pleasantly IN town. In the evening
'nor' was perfect p'A"e OF "''"''N' a.
u'"V,en' P''''o'' u ."' ''""' "'' jon"
- M'''e' entertainer 'h'''e''"he'"' "N-
diencc with an excellent display the
Bush and BrockerhoF Houses and Mr..
p.,,-,.,-,.. =. .,,.--,-.
..i...-..,.h. -. .p.z.u....,,....,
..;.utu. -. a. ,,,..,.-. -. -,
=, -. -, = ~. c.. -
=, ". -, ..,.-.s;-.
rious Kind. were e1pl5Ied in All ro,tions
Of the town The air was dry and dense
"nu '''y 'A'o'"O'' % MAKE eaeh one sue
p
-. .1..'.-.., -. -. ~
-,
D.. -. -,,..s,~
~. -. -, ~
80. -. u. -. 49,
suffered greatly with III health, but under
the genial influence Of home Is rapidly re-
covering. A brother Of the reverend gen.
tleman, Mr.. Luther Roberts, together with
his wife, are also at present visiting in
town. Mr.. Luther Roberts was once a
teacher at the Academy, but Is at present
NY"sIs'' II o'''''''' III ''' '''' VI NC"
III. :. 81. .ua,.;,,;, -, l,.L
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

If the stories which come TO our cars
concerning the rayAgos Of grasshoppcrs IN
portions Of the county approach near 10
the truth, VIC can indeed rival the West in
the pAlmicsl days Of her grAFshoppcr pride
Bc.idcs the incalculAble injury they arc
doing to fields Of grain, they are, in ihdr
Unsuitable greed, attacking even men,
women and children. Ii is said that a ccr.
tain gentleman rosiding on Linn street, on
recent visit to the country, lcft his vcsi
lie for short time on the ground. On
returning he found only few shrcds Of
what was once vest, while numerous Eat
grasshopPors sai round winking their eyes
in sa;isfaciion over the sAvory meal which
they bad Just finished. When our coun-
try ladies put out a weeks wash, il Is ne
cessAry for them TO stand guard over their
clothes, armed 70 the teeth, 10 keep away
the hungry hoppers. On more than one
occasion, when clothes have been left alone
for half an hour, the fair dame has come
forth TO look after them only 10 find an
empty line, and a grasshopper OF - stand
ing around attempting 10 swallow the lAst
shirt button. If they continue with us
long We will soon be willing to receive
contributions from the Sundays chool
children Of more fortunate neighborhoods
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

OPENING ETERCIsE Es-We learn that
the new building erected =, Valentines
Forge is now completed. The employees
have named Il the "Ironworkers' Build
ing /; will be opened for the arst time
with dcdicajory service in the lower
room on Sunday week, the 10Th instant. Al
o'clock in the afternoon. All the minis
icrs Of the town and the public generally
are invited TO attend and participate in tho
opening services. The lower story is fitted
up a. a church with pews and reading
desk. On the second floor are three rooms
10 be used FOR reading and recreation. The
building is in the hands Of Eve trustees.
who have sole charge of it, but are govern
cd by the conditions imposed in the con-
veyancc Of the property TO allow its use
only for religious, mental and moral pur-
poses, and for the exclusive use Of VAlea-
tines employees. The trustees are compel
led by the conditions Of the conveyance TO
guard against everything that can lead to
evil, orc Of the provisions being that "no
gambling, drinking intoxicating liquors
nor drunken persons shall be allowed on
the premises or in said building" We
congratulate the men on the fne cdihce
W hich they now own, and trust that il
may indeed be Of grea, and lasting bene-
III to them and 10 the community. 1t
will be but a proper exhibition Of appreci-
alton and encouragement for our citizens
to attend the services on that day In large
numbers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

"A colorcd lad, on the afternoon Of tho
Fourth, not knowing whore TO throw his
arccrackcrs, commenced projecting them
under the feet Of a team of horses standing
on Allegheny street The owner Of the
team did not altogether appreciate the
sport there was in this operation and com.
menced to chase after the lad with the in.
tention Of chastising him. An energetic
race ensued, much TO the delec,ation Of the
assembled crowd, but the boy proved 70 be
the heetcst Of foot and escaped his deserved
punishment
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

He was in town one afternoon Of las,
week. A bundle Of old umbrella handles
under his arm suggested his business, while
an unusual quantity Of alcohol on board
plainly indicated that he was not prac-
ticer of the temperance theory. lie found
this latter so overpowering in lie effects
that he sought place Of rest near Charley
Glenn's photograph car. He was instant
ly discovered by about dozen Of the
"small boys" who are ever on The alert for
such individuals, and who instantly con-
cluded that he would make an excellent
target for their fireworks. Large and
small 6recrackcrs burst for half an hour
in dangerous proximity 10 his coat-iail
but like one Lost in contemplation of the
wonderful works Of nature, he needed
them not, but maintained his implscable
impcrturbability. AZ last the ''small
boys" drecraekers were ~ hausted, aud the
urchins themselves wearied of the sport,
when the umbrella man gently rose and
staggered of with a. much noachalence as
II the small boys had never existed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

CEsTEE CorSTT LANu- ron SkLE.-
Don't search for advertisements Of
Western land. for sale when such excellent
tracts u land can be bought In this county
as arc advertised In this Issue, and dc.crip-
iions Of which can bc soen on elegant
posters now boing put in public places.
The first comprises one hundred and finy-
four acres, in Gregg township, supplied
with All the necessary buildings, orchard
and timber One hundred and twenty acrcs
are clear. No. 2contains one hundred and
twon,y-scven acres, bounded by lands of
Jerry Kline, James Duck and others, With
one hundred and seventeen acres clear. ON
this, also, Is an orchard and good buiidings
The third tract is separated from tho first
by a public road and consists Of ,hiriy.four
acres, with twcnty-sevcn clear, the remain
der being supplied with good timber. About
twcnty-siI acres, which make the fourth
tract, are near the public road, and covered
with oak, chestnut and pitch pine timber
The ffth tract comprisOs about cighiy-four
acres, situated principally in Walker town
ship. On It are white pine, white oak and
hemlock timber, a running stream and
excellent water power. Il Is near lands Of
:. Magcc, WIN. w Hunter and others
All Of this land IS within four miles of
Spring Mills Station. The sale will take
place on Thurslsy, August :, at IL O'Clock, +,
at the late residence Of j. Henry Duck, in
Gregg township. For terms and all requi-
site Information, consult our advertise
menis, or the large posters which may be
found in eli public places.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

CoRREsrnNprNct, containing important news, socit.
ell rom any part of the county No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real name OF the
writer,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

Tho annual Cpmm"ucgmrnta Harvard
College has developed the fact that "a %.
culinr disease i raging among the youth
of our colleges. The fact was developed by
President Eliot before the meeting of the
College Medical Faculty A disease Of
the nose, throat and lunes renders them
incapable of attending prayer. in the Col.
lcgc chapel in the morning. The principal
popularity Of it which proves beyond the
cApNhiiity Of tho medical men 10 solve t.
that while it has no apparent ciicc, in pre-
venting their participation in the usual
studies, or even IN violent games Of base
ball, cricket or rowing ma,chcs, it opc.
rates in rendering them altogether unable
10 attend the simple morning religious ser
vices. The existence 81 thi. malady pre-.
walls to "a greater degree among the mcm-
hcr. Of the Senior class than with the
Junior class and Frcshmcu. Whi.c TWEEN.
ty.onr per cont. Of the former were troubled
with IL, only ton per cent of the latter OK
hibitcd serious symptoms Of IL presence
On examination 1t may be discovered that
this disease is not confined to Harvard Col
lego, or even TO colleges as such, but tyrcs
Of it may be found among all Glasses q
people. 1t l. a complaint almost as uni.
vcrsal in this country a. consumption, and
medical NOR ygfll A., v,.U T., i,.,,.1,,,.,,.
provide = remedy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

An expeditions bj; Of work In the WAY
Of barn building was recently done by Mr..
j. :. Frederick, carpenter, Il Unionyillc,
on tho farm of our valued friend. Mr.
Henry g. Croris.cr, in Huston township.
The barn is 81 feet by 81 feet, and with
the assistance oi one man and two boys,
Mr.. Fre1ericks did the framing, and had
all ready to raise In ,fo .hor, space Of
fifteen days During thc.c fifteen days
Mr.. Frederick hewcd timber ono day and
rAf,"rs two days The barn raising took
place on Thursday, the 3rd instant, and
brought together a large number Of persons
10 assist in setting up the ncw structure,
which was speedily accomplished wi,hou,
hitch or accident. In commcmorAtion Of
the event, Mr. Croni.,or, like the generous
host that he is, 80, before his friends and
ncighbors mos, bountiful supply Of oil
the good things Of life with which TO satisfy
the craving apPe,itcs supcrinduccd by the
work that called them together
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

A GRAND ExCURsIoN.-An excursion
which will certainly attract many will
start from this place on the morning OF
Wednesday, July l6, 10 Long Branch,
Ashbury Park, Ocean Grove and Cape
May, oil Of these points being reached be-
fore : o'clock Of that day. The train viii
leave this place At $50 A. N. Tickets will
be good until the 22d, and can be purchAs-
ed for the wonderfully low price of 1915.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-10

Last week we had occasion 10 cnlI
Pennsylvania the most important State in
this enlightened country. Statistics, show
ing her Immense resources, seem to bear us
out In the assertion. Tho brilliant Com.
mcnccment exercises in her numerous in
stitutions Of learning speak volumes in re-
gard to advancing education. But scene,
in severe contrast Ia this, which occurred
in Custer City, Bradford county, on Tues.
day, the lst of this month, is calculated TO
cause II complete rcvulsion of opinion and
carries us back 10 the darkest days Of
Spain's insane delight in bull fights. In
deed, that il just what II was. An audience
of seven hundred persons, among whom
were ladies t2) and children, assembled 10
witness the sport of II icrocous fight be-.
tween bull and bear. Before the en-
gHgemcnt commenced, the audience shouted
wildly for the animals to bn led into the
arena. In duo time the fight commenced
and Hs Il result, both animals are expected
TO die. a man and woman, too, were
injured by the bear in his attempts to cs-
cape. But still the audience seemed to
enjoy the disgusting sight, and shouted
and laughed in dcmoniac glco. To hear Of
such an occurrence 80 near to us was a
disagrecablc surprise and we hope the
good aru.p Of pNyry gnrYrnurfty ,rIl 49,.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-23

The LiGra,y Magazine the first
number of which has just reached us,
is unique in its form and typographical
appearance, Even though its contents
We're dull, it is so attractive to the eye
that one must delight in turning its
pages, which present varied array of
choice selections from the latest foreign
magazines and reviews, Sir Erskjne
Perry, many years n resident of that
country, discusses 1.-THE Future of
India :" Richard A. Proctor treats of
supposed Changes in the Noon" II.
Adolphus Trollope writes of "The
Homes and Haunts of the Italian Poet,
Guarini;" there is learned and en-
tertaining article on "The Phnnicians
in Greece" and of lighter but not
trivial articles there are: Theatrical
Makeshifts and Blunders !" "The
Happy Valley IA picture of life in
India; IAN Imperial Pardon" which
gives wonderful picture of peasant
life in Russia; "Some Gossip about
Leicester Square," A Woman's
Love "a Slavonian Storyi "Christ-
mas in Morocco" etc.
To all who have been longing for the
era of low priced, first-class literature,
not the least attractive feature of The
Library Aogozineis its low price, 81 a
year, or 10 cents copy.
TO see so much that is excellent of
fered for so little cost is sure to put a
smile on the face of a person of lite
rary taste, and dime or dollar into
the hands of the publishers. The
American Book Exchange, 55 Beck
man street, New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-23

Miss Bosa Solomon, of Hopkins
vile, KY, while visiting Mr.. Bes-
senger, of Nashville, received letter
from her betrothed, gentleman of
wealth, residing in Cincinnati, which
stated that he had changed his mind,
and declined to marry her. She com,
mitted suicide shortly after by taking
strychnine.
"Wednesday morning, January Is,
Miss Walker, residing at Brecon Mills,
suddenly expired. Her betrothed, Ed
ward Cousins, hearing of her death,
cut his throat, and Miss Walkers
mother, on seeing the corpse of her
daughter, dropped dead.
-Fx-Governor Marshal, of Mime,
sofa, is now in search of his son
George, boy of fifteen, who has run
away from home after an injudicious
course of reading boys trashy books
and papers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-23
The Wafer-Mill.

Listen to the water-mill all the llvelong day,
How the creakihg of the wheels wears the
Languidy the Water eiidea useless on and
still,
Never coming back again to the water-mill;
And proverb haunts my mind as the spell
Is cast, 49,.
''The mill will never grind with the water
that has passed."
Take the lesson to yourself, loving heart afd
true,
Golden years are passing by--youth is pass
Try to make the most of life, lose no honest
All that You can call your own lies in this
a, to-day.
Power, intellect and strength may not, can
not last,
The mill will mover grind with the water that
has passed.
ohi the wasted hours of life that have fitted
Oh the good we might have dohe-~lost,
Love- that we might once have saved with
but a single word,
Thoughts conceived But never pehned-per-
. ishing unheard.
Take the leson to yoir heart, taise Oh hold
II fast
The mill will never grind with the water that
has passed.
The late General McCaliuth.