Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09
PERsoNAL.-Mr. C. J. Shafrer, of Pot.

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ter's Mills, has accepted cerkship in
DIR. Pierce's store at Philipsburg
Mr.. William Lyon, the proprietor Of
tho well known meat market on Bishop
street, was in Philipsburg last week com
plctlng arrangements for a branch estab-
lishmcnt in that place. His meat market
here, however, will continue on as usual,
and we have no objection if the Philips
burgers do have an opportunity to buy
some of tho fine meat sold by Mr.. Lyon, so
that they don't get it all. Mr.. Lyon has
always been known to kill irst-c class cattle,
and IN this specially promises to continue
unrivalod in the future.
Mr. A. j. Cruise has recently made
several important Improvements in his
cigar and tobacco store. BY the new ar
rangcment he can keep six workmcn con-
stantly employed, and ut the same time
devote the usual space to the transaction of
his large business.
Mr.. j, n. Casanova, of Phlipshurg,
we learn will start to Havana to-day to be
absent during the winter. He will be
welcome on his return next spring.
Gen. Jesse Merrill, one Of Lock
Haven's handsome and distinguished in
habitants, was in town lust week, giving
us the pleasure of his presence for short
time.
Mr.. ID. NJ. Peters, the genial proprie-
tor of the Bush House, was in Philadelphia
last week. 1t is probable that he will
soon depart permanently with his family
to that city to assume the proprietorship of
one Of its largest and most nourishing
hotels
Rev. S. a. Taggcrt, State Secretary of
the y. NJ. c. A, is attending a district
convention in Tioga county, which begins
tomorrow and ends on Sunday.
Mr.. james McCaiIcrty, formerly of
Guggenhemer store, has severed his con-
nection with that establishment and is now
one of the active, busy bees at Bauland's
"Bec Hive" store.
Willie and Matte Keller, children
Of d. 5. Keller, Esq, while coasting near
their father 5 residence on Spring street,
last week, run into "A tree, and each had
the extreme i'll fortune to sprain an ankle
--Mrs Hiram HofFer and children, of
Tyrone spent few days of last week in
town at the residence of Mr.. Edward
/ Tyson.
Miss Annie Swartz, the accomplished
daughter Of DR., Swartz, of this place, is
now in Philipsburg, clcrking in one of the
dry goods stores of that place. She will be
absent until after the holidays.
William p. Furey, late editor of the
Altoona Sun, IS in declining health, and
his physician recommends Il sojourn in the
"Sunny South as the only panacca. lie
will therefore start 10 San Antonio, Texas
as soon rs possible, where we hope he will
find the fountain of health for which he
seeks.
Eli Perkins will appear before a Phil
ipsburg audience, Tuesday evening, De-
cetnbcr 2lst.
The 1t. Rcv. Dr. Howe, u. d, Bshop
Of the Protestant Episcopal church in
Central Pennsylvania, is announced to be
in Phi)ipsburg next Sunday, whore ho
will preach and administer the rite Of con-
iirmation 10 all persons who may present
themselves for that purpose.
Our handsome young friend Mr.. Ed
ward Garnan departed last Tuesday morn
ing for Coatsville, Chester county, where
there are attractions sufficiently strong to
cause him 10 linger for about a week He
will then proceed to Philadelphia, TO spend
the gay holiday season in tho CITY of
Brothcrly Love. 1t is unnecessary to say
that Edward will be missed at home, and
it is equally evident that he will be su.
Prcmc'y happy as he bssk' in the bright
sunshine Of the smiles Of those soft.oyed
Quaker maidcns.
DIR NtNCEST's LECTURE. - Thursday
evening December lG, promises to be an
occasion of unusual interest to all lovers of
rich thought and sentiment expressed in