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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

The programme for the "Centenary
Convention Of the Centre County Sun
day-school Association, to be held IN this
place on Friday, the 18th instant, will soon
be issued. 1t includes many attractive and
interesting exercises, which will be render
ed doubly important by the presence Of
Rev. John II. Vincent, ID. D., of New
York, who will take prominent part in
all the proceedings. The officers of the
Association are Austin Curtin, President !;
Clement Dale, Secretary; Alfred Nichols,
Treasurer and an Executive Committee
consisting of Rev. S. f, Furst, Rev. James
NJ. Smith, Mcssrs. 5. D. Gray, II. L..
Harvey, George Gray, and J. Wesley
Gephart.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

The Jewish Feast of Chanuka began
on Saturday last and will continue for
eight days. This feast is in commemora.
tion of the victory of the Jews over the
Greeks, who had captured Jerusalem and
desecrated the temple. While the Greeks
had possession of the holy city the young
men of Israel, exhorted by their priests,
rose up against their oppressors, and under
the leadership of the brave Maccabeus
drove them out and regained possession OF
both the city and the temple. In orthodox
synsgogues and in the houses of those who
still remain faithful to the old traditions
small wax tspers are lighted on each even.
ing of the festival, commencing with one
on the first evening and adding one addi.
tional taper each evening until on the last
night eight tapers are lighted. We be.
lieye that the Israelites In this community
are not accustomed to observe this feast.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

PERSONAL. exceedingly pleasant
gentleman, Mr.. Thomas Hicks, has been
favoring his friends in this place with his
presence among them this week.
Mr.. Moses Montgomery, Of the First
National Bank, returned Oh Monday, after
spending week in Philadelphia.
The VaItey Spirit, published at Cham
bersburg, Pa, in its last issue contained
the following item:
Hon. A. g. Curtin was in town yester-
day. The new railroad will pass through
his farm near town and it was business IN
connection with this matter that brought
him here.
j. II. Sands is preparing TO I'll his
cozy little store room on Allegheny street
with the usual handsome and attractive
supply Of Christmas goods.
Mr. William Calder, Jr., left the city
yesterday afternoon for Hon, y. Y. He
is to be married at that place tomorrow -
Miss Bennington, daughter Of Il member Of
the celebrated rifle manufactory Of that
name.-Harrisburg Potrtot Of 1hesday.
William Calder is II nephew of DR.. CAL
der, the former President Of State College.
Rev. w. o. Wright, Of Milesburg,
was announced to preach in the Presby-
terisn church at Phiipsburg last Sunday
morning. We believe he has received a
call 10 the pastorate Of that congregation.
Mr.. &. L. Burlington, Of Milesburg,
is at present acting in the capacity of
bookeeper in the agricultural implement
and seed store Of Alexander d Co.
President Joseph Shortlidge, of the
State College, is at present at Springfield,
Illinois, in attendance on a convention Of
agricultural college presidents throughout
the United States.
1t is unOfIicially announced that Maj.
William F. Reynolds purposes to erect Il
splendid stone residence in this place next
summer. If the Major shall determine to
do 80 the residence will certainly be the
finest in our borough, as he excel- in what
ever he undertakes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02
" Rock Candy and Rye Whiskev.

For Colds, Throat and Lung diseases
Prepared ready for use. Wonderful in ia
healing powers. II gives relief bv a-ya.,.
ing The hacking cough, nourishcs. builds
up and strengthens the ,ysteu For
Troublesome coughs or huarscness a afTac,i-,-
the voice II will give almost instant relief
IN" great secret Of its success. viz. % Tho
many surprising cures when every other
known remedy has failed To give relief 3,
1t truly recommends itself after singls
trial, no matter how bad the Couch or
Lung affection may be. II Is not a ,ned,-
c,ne. but the finest Capitalization Of White
Rock Candy combined with d" Pure C,,,,.er
Distilled Old Rye Whi,kev. " made IN Tho
old fashioned way, and Acknowledged kv
the best judges to be the purcst and gnc.,
ol All W hiskies. Rock Candy and Rvo
"hHN'N' i now universally used and
recommended by the most eminen,
IhN''clans' as = tonic for invalids and
persons advanced in life. Rock Condy
oe'nS 'hcchArlne matter makes new blood
ana the Pure Old Rye Whiskev invigor.
a''s ana lniuses life, and combined a. we
prepare II, strengthens the digestive or
EHns' increases the appetite, and an i'm
proNement IN the system invariably follows
IL Is sold with our guarantee for its Purity
me FLAVOR, and excellence. Price. ono
dollar for large bottle. Orders hy mail
receive prompt and careful attention. with
inii directions. Fine old liquors for
Iamlly and medicinal use) specisI,v
ERNBERGER BROTHERS. Wine and
SSpirt Merchants, 1890 Market stree,
Philadelphia, Pa. Sold only in Bellefon,e
al JOHN HARRIS Drug Store. as 3m
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02
Forney's Progress" for the Future

With this number, Saturday, November
18th, 1880, Progress will begin its third
volume. Hereafter it will be an Inde.
pendent Democratic paper, retaining all
its eclectic features, discussing society,
finance, the drama, railroads, and foreign
affairs. Its price has been reduced TO
$3.50 per annum, or 8 cents a number.
As l have placed all my means in the
reorganized enterprise, and propose to de-
vote all my time to il, have no hesitation
in asking my personal and political friends
to give me the benefit OF their prompt and
active cooperation. When we recollect
that over 10000 votes we're cast for Gen.
eral Hancock in the city Of Philadelphia
alone, on the I'd Of November, and in
Pennsylvania 4OO, 900, and in the country
at large about five million of votes. there
ought TO be ready and liberal response 10
the scheme of an Independent Democratic
weekly paper of the highest class in Phil.
adclphia.
The hour of Democratic defeat, procured
by open purchase of the suffrage, and by
deliberate intimidation of the dependent
citizen, should also be the hour of Demo.
cratic education and preparation for the
great work of organization and action. in
the present and the future.
JonN w. FoRSEr,
Editor and Proprietor of Progress
'o2 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Terms for Progress. $3.50 per wear
Single copies, 6 cents.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

December, the last month of the year,
was ushered in yesterday. 1t ia month
given up to snow and ice to frost and cold,
to thick furs and rosy checks and the
music of sleigh bells. 1t brings Christ
mas, the greatest holiday of the year
We love summer best, but there are some
even poets-to whom December is the fa-
vorite month Of the year. For instance,
Scotlands sweet singer, Burns, said
o May, thy morn was ne'cr sac sweet
As the mirk night o December.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

The sacred peace Of Pennsylvania
Furnace was seriously disturbed on sun
day evening of last week by n tremendous
explosion which occurred in the three
story brick building which forms part Of
the Edgar Thompson Steel Company
works at that place. Too much gas was
generated in the largo air receiver in the
engine room, and exploded with fearful
force, almost demoishing the building and
severely shocking everything and every
body within radius of many feet Per-
sons attending religious services about a
quarter of mile away were so frightened
that they fled from the church.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Mr.. G.. w. Zimmerman, formerly of
the firm of Zimmerman & Bean, of Phil
ipsburg, in connection with his brother,
says the Journal, has purchased the timber
on some four thousand acres &c land, lying
in Centre and Miflin counties, along the
line of the Lcwisburg and Tyrone railroad.
They will remove. the saw mill and ma
chinery now lyrdE there and commence
the erection Of mill to manufacture the
lumber from this new location.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

This isnot the only country that raised
large wheat crop this year the harvest
in Italy is one-third larger than in 1879.
But it is altogether probable that a search
throughout the length and breadth of Italy
would not result in discovering grocery
store which can sell coffee, sugar, tea and
all other appetizlng articles so cheaply as
the iirm of Sechlcr & Co., of this place.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

We cannot too earnestly direct the
attention of our farmer friends to the
agricultural pages of the DEMOCRAT. The
matter prepared weekly by n competent
and experienced farmer is carefully col
lccted from the most reliable sources with
reference to the necessities and wants of
our immediate locality. The articles on
feeding, stock, drainage, and indeed every
subject of interest to our farmers, are lib
orally discussed and deserve attention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Have you fallen down yet upon the
treacherous ice2 We have; but, thank
fortune, it was in an alley and twelve
o'clock at night, returning from the fire,
with no one around to witness the exhibit
tion-at least, so we thought until we
heard-oh, horror IA females silvery
laugh floating down from second-story
window.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02
November &c, 1880.

The mercury in the thermometers
reached very low point last week, but IL
did not go so low as the price of clothing
at tho Philadelphia Branch.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

A MIDSIoHT CoNFLAGRATIoN.- Only
few minutes before the town clock pealed
forth the hour of IL on Monday night the
unusual cry of ilre, sent upward by half
dozen lusty lungs, was heard rcsounding
through the streets of this place. A bright
light WIS visible from the eastern extrem-
ity of Bishop street, and was reflected
back by the cloud-capped November sky.
The Logan hose cart was whirled along
over the slippery streets to the scene of
the conilagration, which was found to be
Mr.. James O'Briens frame cabinet shop
on Ridge street, half way between High
and Bishop streets. The fire had gained
too much headway to be subdued, but as
the building occupied II position quite a
distance from any other structures, the
flames were easily prevented from spread
ing. The building was soon burned to the
ground with all its contents, consisting Of
two or three sets of furniture, few cofns
and lot Of carpenter tools. Mr.. O'Brien's
loss is slight and is fully insured. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

THE G.. y. Il. At LEMoNT-A new Post
of the g, \. Il. was successfully organized
At Lemont on Saturday night. a commit
tee OF sixteen, including the officers Of
Gregg Post and four guards, went from
this place to Lcmont to assist in the organi-
zation. No name has yet been chosen for
the new Post, which Is No l97. \ full
list Of officers were elected as follows:
Post Con,nqndcr-Dr. Thos $. Crist.
Senior Ticc Conmaudcr-Andrrw l..
Whtchill
Junior Tirr Commondcr-T,aac Arm
strong.
OGcrr of the Dov-Gcorgn X. Baker
officer n me Guari-Gcorgc Marts.
William G. Patterson.
SUygCon-Hcnry \. Sewers
Q"qrfcrma''cr-Thom Williams.
.idjutant--John W. Stewart
Ordinance Sergeonf-Anthony Knopf.
The committee which went from this
place report a very enjoyable visit. Twcn-
ty-seven members joined at the first meet
ing and this number will be largely aug
mented at every future gathering. Ex-
tensive arrangements were also made to
entertain the visiting committee. A splon-
did supper was served at the hotel and
was partaken Of with much relish. The
new Post promises to be an important ad-
dition TO the order a. there are hundred
or more veterans of the war residing with
in a short distance Of Lemont.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

AT the request OF many Of our readers
we take pleasure in publishing tho score
made by VIM. b. Poulton, of Pittsburg,
and Lewis G. Poulton, of this place, in
the splendid game played by them on Tues.
day evening of last week in W. A. Sven
eys billiard parlors
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

CORRESPONDENCE, containing important news, solicit
cd from any part of the county. No communications
inserted uuless accompanied by the real Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Mr.. Theodore Dcschner has been en-
deavoring for several weeks to dig well
on his premises above the planning mill,
the services of Mr.. Grubb, of artesian
well fame, and if there is any water in
the earth in that vicinity he is confident
that Mr.. &. will be able to bring it to the
surface
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02
DEATHS.

hhhoAh.,-At the residence Of sheriff .aAu s..n.,..
na s f,Aee, on SATURDAY, November y. Abrsssm
ss,a ssal asesr Of Mn. spahglcr. aged - ye.ys'
gsar-ss allsearg, on Tuesday morning. Nov. "a
years e' FsN', sEed sbout IL
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

I'm dry goods, dress goods, shoes and
ladies millinery, we can show you the
largest and best stock in the county.
LYON 4 Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Ever since the days when Nimrod
roamed through primeval forests in quest
Of game, it has been generally accepted as
an incontrovertiblc fact, that as soon as a
man INDUCES in the noble sport Of hunt
ing, he becomes without effort or design a
smooth, oily, graceful and accomplished
falsiller of the truth. 1t seems strange, but
it is nevertheless true. There appears TO
be a subtle alchemy which trapsmutes the
most truthful man in the world into an
utterly irresponsible person when he is
called upon to relate his experience with
the gun. The truth of this axiom re-
ceiycd a startling corroboration right here
in our midst one day last week. w. A.
Sweeney had for several days been making
elaborate preparations for carrying death
and destruction to all the rabbits in this
part of the country. Small boys could be
| constantly seen leading scraggy looking
dogs into his billiard room for his inspec-
tion. He spent hours in furnishing the
barrels of his gun until they fairly flashed
in the sunlight. AT last all was in readi.
ness and on last Saturday he, accompanied
| by his friend VIM. b. Poulton, moved
upon the enemy. Pleasant Gap was select
ed after much thought and care M the
scene of his initial campaign. All day
TIE faithful sweeney, his friend and his
pack of hounds roamed over the noun
tains and fields Immediately surrounding
| liaag's, but without success As the
lcngthenng shadows told of the fast ap.
| proaching night, sweeney reluctantly turn
ed his back upon the ungratcful rabbits
! which refused to come out and be shot, and
sorrowfully wended his way toward home.
| Visions of inquisitive people who would
call to inquire what success he had, came
unbidden to his mind. His position was
not to be envied. lie had started in the
morning flushed with high hopes lie
came back wearing "sorrow's crown OF
sorrow just at this iuncturc he met Il
specimen of the small boy who had in hi.
possession two live rabbits which he had
caught in trap. a brilliant idea almos,
took sweeney of his feet. He would buy
the animals, slaughter them and return to
town in triumph. The bargain was al
once concluded and Sweeney prepared for
his bloody work. Poulton suggested that
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

All kinds and qualities of underwear
at the Philadelphia Branch,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

WAsTED-6,0O0 turkeys for Christmas,
at A. J. & T. +. GREIsT,
2L Unionville, Pa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

THROWN OVER 4 BRIDGE.-Mr. Joseph
Rumberger, Of Buffalo Run, mail carrier
between that place and Martha, says the
DaHv Ne,cs, met with a painful accident
on Saturday last from which he will not
recover FOR some time to come. Inpassing
over the bridge at Martha his horse STUN
blcd, throwing him over the railing on to
the ice below, distance of ten or fifteen
feet. II" was stunned by the fall and sew.
erely cut about the head and face. lie
walks with difficulty and 1t i, thought by
some that he has sustained internal iniur-
ie.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

We have the finest stock Of suits in
black diagonal, blue check and other dnrl
good, heavy winter suts We can show
you the largest and bcst stock in the
county and guarantee them 20 per cent.
cheaper thun any other house.
LYoS & Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

At the present time when there are 20
many worthless linnments in the market,
1t would be well to inquire which il the
best. Ihls will be found IN VI. b. Robert b
kmbrochtlon'-i Is panucea for ailments
That require rubbing either on man or
beast. Price IS cent. per bottle.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02
LEWIS o. PouLro
LEWI8 y. FUIITON
g.: ;$ Z i555 !: 81 s.Ir::.l. q L.S:. 81
". n. PouLToN.
; i ;I'$i j; /: T : &lr:!,,sI$ 3lr.;!, :..!:, 3

W. d. Ponlton's average 2j-35.
L. q. Poult0ns average G-35
Highest runs--W. u Ponltou %, a.
Z" Il. q. Poult0n, 10, 81.
Time Of game--ih and I0m.
Referee--William whiteman, Of Philadelphia
Scorer--Ellot Lane.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

DEATH OF Mr.. ABRAHAM BERGAK.-
The subject of this noticc-the father of
Mrs. John SpangIer-died at the residence
of Sheriff Spangler, in this place, on Sat-
urday evening, November ~ Mr.. Bergar
was born at Norristown, Montgomery
county, on May l8, 1901. AT the time of
his death his home was at Globe Mills,
Snyder county. Mr.. Bergar, who had
well nigh reached the good Old age of
eighty years, was visiting his daughter in
this place, having arrived about one week
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

The axe works belonging to Mr..
james Mann, brother of our townsman
Fearon Mann, ESQ, and located at Reeds.
Vile, MifIlin county, were partially con-
sumed by fire on Tuesday night of last
week. We CLEAN the following particulars
regarding the FIRE from the columns of the
Lewistown Free Press;
Tuesday night about midnight, fire
broke out in the inspection room, at Mann 8
Axe Works, and before IL could be ar
rested the finishing shop, bitt shop, tenn
peTing shop, and blacksmith shop were
totally destroyed, together with all of
their contents Tho
loss on the buildings, machinery and stock
is heavy, and perhaps will reach $50, 900
or 100000, which, rumor says, is fully
covered by insurance. The buildings viii
be rebuilt at once, and Mr.. Mann has ar
ranged the work so that his excellent en-
ployes will not have to lose any time.
which is very eonsidcrate at this time of
the year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Why do you cough when Won can
Gnd speedy relief in Sincs Syrur Of Tar.
Wild Cherry and Horehouud? 1t /. tho
most pleasant and eflicac.ous remedy known
for Coughs, Colds, Group, Asthma, snd all
disease tending to pulmonary con.urnr-
tlon. lia. been sold for over thirtv ycsrs
and is especially adapted to children. ns il
does not nauseate, and consequently II can
be used IN sufficient quantity a. 10 efec, 81.
cure. Try ono bottle and you will never
be without II. Price pc. and so. per bot.
tie. Sold everywhere. ASK your drucci.,
tor it,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

When you come TO Bellefonte call at
Lyon & Coz and see the largest and finest
stock Of overcoats that can be found out
side Of Philadelphia. We have them at
S2.1j and SO We have brown beaver
overcoats at So % and $3.50. You can I
beat them anywhere else at $50 and 81.
We have the finest blue and black beaver
overcoats We have reversible oyercoat.
two sides to wear out, or two coats in one.
We have the best chinchila overcoats 1T
$500 you ever SAW they are worth 81 to
SO. We can show you over 81 800 worth
OF overcoat. LYoS & Go.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

The popularity Of NJ b. Roberts.
Horse Powders Is proving itself in the in.
creased demand throughout this S,a,e,
from the fact that the public are at !a.t
hnding out that It j. pos-ible 10 obtain a
package Of Horse and Cattle Powder which
II strictly pure and free from such sdgliar-
altos ar bran, cake meal, and other in.
gradients calculated 10 puF the animal
instead OF curing it Of the disease il is .gC.
iering from. NJ. B. Roberts Horse Pow
ders contain no adulteration, and are much
cheaper than any other, a. but a table
spoonful Is required FOR a dose. Ash any
o'd h"r,ei"nn a. 10 their merits. For sale
package. ~
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

"A majority Of our exchanges are ap-
| parcntly almost prostratcd with gushing
sympathy over the disagreesblc position in
which Colonel Sam Wilson, the sheriff.
elect Of Lycoming county, is now placed.
He enters upon his duties on January 3
and must perform the solemn and fearful
act of hanging George Smith and Mrs.
| Miller on the 9Th Of the same month
| three days after becoming sheriff. None
can feel more sensitvely than ourselves
the horror with which one must contem-
plate the act Of hurling fellow being
into eternity, and we deeply sympathize
| with Col. Wilson and with sherins all
over our land who are called upon TO exc
cute this extreme penalty of the law. But
| Col. Wilson was elected with the knowl-
edge that he must perform whatever the
obligations of the Office require; If the
Governor should grant a reprieve, it would
but delay justice and not remove the obli-
! cation. If the duty must be performed,
the time in which this sad event occurs, in
our opinion, slleviates rather than in
crcases its horrors. When a distasteful
duty devolvcs upon us, the sooner it Is
performed the better for all concerned.
II the day of execution should be post
poned n month or two, Col. Wilson would
only have a longer time in which TO con-
template the sad denoUemsnt A stay Of
execution will not aid the sheriff in the
least, for thousand years occupancy of
the Office would not reconcile really sem
sitive person to the trying ordeal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

No more sick chickeu.. Save yoyr
poultry and cure them of disea.c, Ly a.iuy
R"berts' Poultry Powder. II has revar
failed to cure Cholera, and all di.ease. to
which fowls are subject. Price ~ cont.
per package. For sale by all druggists.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-02

Sarah Jane Young, who j. a l4-year
old girl formerly residing in O.ccola,
Clearfeld county, departed from there last
January. Her mother received "a letter
from her in July stating that she was liv-
ing with family in Hollidaysburg. Since
then nothing has been heard of the girl
Her mother has recently been in Hoii-
daysburg, but can get no information re-
garding her lost daughter. Any one know
ing of her whereabouts will confer a favor
by communicating that intelligence to
Pat Gallagher, Osceols, Clearfeld county,
and will receive the thanks of all those
who are solicitous for her welfare
The Union View Company is still en-
gagged in Bcllefonte and vicinity in photo
graphing the numerous beautiful residen-
ces and public buildings We saw pho
tograph Of the Episcopal church and also
of Mr.. +. ?. Green's residence, each Of
which make very fair appearance ain a
picture"
Mr.. Austin McClain, who is in the
mercantile business at Moshannon, me,
with mishaP last week while performing
some work about his store In some man.
ner he cut quite severe cash in one of
his lower limbs just above the knee. The
wound though painful is not dangerous.
PREPARING FOR HOLIDAYS "A large
and magnificent stock of holiday goods,
useful and ornamental, at
\. J. &. T. +. GREIsT.
IT. Unionville, Pa.
Fine clothing made TO order at the
old prices. No advance.