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

The doors of the Presbyterian
church, this place, were closed last
Sunday, and the immense congregation
accustomed to worship in that edifice
were scattered around among the other
churches. The occasion of this was the
departure of Rev. William Laurie, the
pastor, in obedience to a sad and un'
expected summons to attend the funer'
al of his brother.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The farmers who visit this place
and leave their wagons for short time
TO enter store are compelled to keep
one eye on their wagons while the other
they devote TO the business they may
be transacting inside. The inevitable
hungry highway COW is sure TO bc on
hand, and after taking sniff at every.
thing in the wagons will proceed to
make meal Of the hay that the farmer
may have brought along. II usually
terminates with rush made by the
farmer after the COW, which he may
have TO repeat halt. dozen times in
half an hour. There seems to be
enough hay stolen from the farmers in
this way to feed at least half the cows
In town.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

MFR. and Mrs. Olmstead, of Will
Transport, were visiting at the residence
of Mr.. John Ardell last week. They
took advantage of the fine sleighing
and drove all the way from Williams
port to this place, returning on Monday.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The unusually large congregation
which listened to the discourse by Rev.
John Hewitt, last Sunday evening, were
much delighted. "Charity" was the
theme, and it was treated in beautiful
and touching manner.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Bodos TOWNSHIP. The following
ticket has been placed in nomination by
the Democratic citizens of Boggs town.
ship, to be voted for next Tuesday;
Judge Of Election--H. l.. Harvey.
f,ispecior-Jsmes +. Weaver
Supervisors George Noll, Jacob Shultz,
o. s. Poor, Joseph l.. Neff and George
Noll.
AssessOrs-Austin G. Iddings. Henry
L. Barnhart and Adam WitheFite.
School Directors--Charles Mclaughlin
and James Lingle.
Constabie-John Kelley.
Audi.or--.James F. Weaver.
76Wnship Cyerk--John A. whitehill.
A vote will also be taken for and
against the formation Of new town
chip.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
nights last the sleighs flew thick and
fast. The pike from here to Centre
Hall was musical with the jingle of
bells and the peals of merry laughter
from the happJ occupants. On Thurs
day night three large sleds, each con.
tanning a jolly crowd, were observed
passing the hotel at Centre Hall, in a
very brief space of time.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

An addition has recently been
made to the practicing legal profession
ais of this place by j. II. Vosburg, Esq,
who has opened an Office with Hon.
John b. Linn, in the Brockerhof House
block. He is thoroughly able and
conscientious gentleman, and all bust.
ness confided to him will be executed in
n skillful manner.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

DEATH OF An OcrocESARIAS. - On
Saturday, the 3lst day Of January, the
death of Mr.. David Kreamer occurred
at his home in Aaronsbyrg. He had
long since survived mans allotted age
of three score and ten--yes. even four
score-and died at the unusual age of
81 years. lie lived among.a people OF
considerable longevity, and was Aarons
burg's oldest citizen. The attendance
at his funeral was large. The service
was conducted by Rev. C. +. Deininger,
of the Reformed church.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Miss Sallie Burnside gave very de-
lightful and somewhat novel leap year
party on Monday night. The young
ladies were compelled TO invite and call
for the gentlemen, and, we suppose,
gallant them home at the close OF the
affair.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12
The Gentre 9emutrat.
Thursday Morning, February l2, 1880.

CoRREspoSpEScR, containing important news, solicit
ed nom any part of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real name Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

From thirty to forty boys gather
every evening in the reading room of
the Y. NJ. C. A., where they read the
very best newspapers published in this
country, or play checkers, six sets OF
which have been provided. The good
it does to the boys in this place is incal
cula hle
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

DEATH or WILBUR KSoLL.--On Wed.
nesday of last week, Wilbur Knoll, son
of Mr.. Alec Knoll, OF Howard, expired
suddenly while on trip TO Burnside
township. SO immediate was his death
that he had breathed his last before he
could be conveyed from his sled into
the house Of Mr.. Samuel Bechdol near
by. Hewas afflicted with inilammatory
rheumatism, which is supposed TO have
affected his heart and caused his death.
Mr.. HARRISON Holt, OF Snow Shoe, took
the body Of the unfortunate young man
to his home in Howard.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Mr.. Austin Hinton, of Snow Shoe,
has specimens OF Peruvian corn which
measure three.fourths of an inch in
length by half an inch in breadth and
over fourth of an inch through. They
were sent to Mr.. II. by Mr.. John Lick,
of California, in which State this splen.
did corn has been cultivated with won.
derrul success. Mr.. Hinton will plant
it and see what can be done with this
South American product on his Snow
Shoe farm.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

WEDDED.-The residence OF Mr.. f.
M., Sturdevant, OF Philipsburg, was the
scene of happy event on Wednesday
afternoon, the 4th instant, il being the
wedding of his daughter, Miss Carrie,
to Mr.. James II. Munson, also of Phil
ipsburg. The ceremony is said to have
been noticeably quiet and unostenta.
tious, considering the high social status
of the contracting parties. But the
congratulations of the friends of both
parties were none the less earnest and
profuse.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

THAT young lady who was requested
before the holidays, TO present us with
dressing.gown, slippers and purse
and didn't do il, may reinstate herself
into our good graces by sending us
"iust the loveliest" valentine on Satur'
day next
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Mr.. "witt' Meyer, former excel
lent clerk in Sechler's grocery store,
and now employed on the Philipsburg
branch road as brakeman, is at present
in town carrying his left hand in a
sling. His vacation and the condition
of his hand are occasioied by a severe
smash which his fingers received some
time since while coupling cars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

MONDAY, January 8, lss0.-our stock
of woolens for the spring and summer
season of 1880 just received. Leave your
order now. Respectfully,
MoxTGoMKRY & Co, Tailors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The connection OF Mr. Penn Bigony
with the Bush House as clerk has ter
minated, but we understand he will re.
main in town until spring.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Mr.. Joseph Cedars, who conducts
the elegant bakery on Allegheny street
expects soon to remove to the bakery
on Bishop street, Mr.. Sands carrying on
the business at the old stand. Mr.. G. is
a first. class baker, and his customers
will probably follow him to his new To-
cation.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

- Nine. RENTS female minstrels
are coming this way and will be here
soon. They exhibited in Harrisburg
last week during the Republican con-
vention, and were offered $500 by the
Republicans for the use of the hall in
which they had engaged TO exhibit
They refused this offer, and their re-
ceipts amounted to $500.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Competition is the life of trade,
and the trader who keeps the best
goods and the neatest store will always
draw the patronage. Especially is this
true Of II. Sechler & Co.'s grocery store.
Notwithstanding large competition in
the same line of business, they still
continue conducting their business in
the same successful manner which has
always characterized them.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The next change in fair Luna-the
"first ouarter"-takes place on Tuesday
morning next at 1881 o'clock, gust
seven days, four hours and twentyeight
minutes elapsing between that and
"new" moon last Tuesday morning at
&. o. o'clock.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

"CREATIoS. Miss Onmacht could not
have selected an oratorio which will at
tract such general attention, aud every.
body will be 30 eager to hear as Hay
den's beautiful "Creation," which will be
presented on the Goth of February.
Hayden had no peer in the musical art,
and his Creation" dealing with the
most exalted theme possible, is sublime
both in music and conception. OF
course its presentation will not be ex-
pected to equal the rendition of pro.
fessional opera troupe, but under the
competent superintendence of Miss
0nmacht, and with the twenty or more
bright young ladies aud gentlemen who
are assisting her, it will certainly be
the finest musical entertainment ever
given in this county. Knowing how
willing Bellefonte always is TO patron
ize home talent. we are quite confident
that Creation" will be greeted with a
large audience.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

In consequence Of the fact that the
young ladies invited several members
of the Addison Club TO leap-year
sleigh ride last Saturday night, the club
was left without the necessary quorum
for meeting. Messra. Ellis 0rvis,
Prof. Heebner, Fred. Reynolds and
Charles Schroeder were among the
guilty ones who deserted the Club on
that evening. The ladies take advan-
tage Of leap.year privileges to do con.
siderable harm.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12


A protracted meeting is in progress
in the borough school.house, under the
charge of Rev. Avery +. Long, of the
Christian Brethren. The house is well
filled, and good order and close atten.
tion characterize the nightly meetings.
A much.needed addition to the con.
veniences of our town has been made
by the opening of meat stand by
Messrs. Shuey & Allison. They kill an
excellent grade of stock, and sell No.
meat at reasonable prices. In conse.
quence, we have lost, to some extent,
our appreciation of the weekly visits Of
your Bellefonte meat wagons.
There are rumors current herewith
what foundation we do not know-that
portion of the members of the Disci.
pie church are endeavoring to secure
the removal of their old and faithful
pastor, Rev. \. j. Mitchell, and sup.
plant him by younger man. Mr.
Mitcbell's selfsacriiicing services in be.
half of his church, extending over near
half century, and his long residence
and upright and godly life in this com.
munity, have endeared him to a very
large proportion of the people, and the
rumors excite much unfavorablc com.
ment and severe criticism.
A musical convention opened in Lu.
cas- Hall on Monday evening last under
the direction of Professor Crissman, OF
Mill Hall, and promises to be quite a
success. 1t will close with concert on
Saturday evening, which will be well
worth hearing. The best musical talent
Of the neighborhood is interested, and
the programme will be an excellent
one.
The Howard Literary Society, which
has held weekly meetings during the
winter, full Of amusement and instruc.
ton TO those who attend, has about
completed arrangements for a public
literary entertainment TO be given
some time in March. The leaders in
the movement are capable, energetic
and conscientious workers, and will
soon be able TO announce time, place
and programme. The success OF the
enterprise is already assured by the
character of those engaged in it,
Your correspondent watched those
wellknown surveyors, Mr.. William p.
Mitchell, of Lock Haven. and Messrs.
Joseph Devling and Ellis F. Orvia. Of
your town, on their way to Hoy's Run,
last Monday. IL this party of Gland
sharks" can't straighten the kinks out
Of any lines which may happen to be
in dispute, we should despair OF finding
one that could.
The death Of Wilbur Knoll, last
week, was a startling blow to the entire
community. lie left home on Wednes.
day morning as well as usual with one
of J. L. Longs teams, bound for ]. II.
Hollis logging camp-was taken i'll
towards evening, and died without a
struggle, within few moments of
reaching camp. lie was son Of one
OF our old citizens, Mr.. Alec Knoll, and
his funeral on Saturday last was largely
attended. He leaves wife and four
little girls TO battle with the world.
"CREA1IoN. Miss Onmacht could not
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

THE universal DExASD. 1t is aston
ishing 10 realize the popularity attained
by Powers 4 Son, of this place, as boot
and shoe manufacturers. From all
parts Of the country come orders for
their boots and shoes. We give II few
figures, extending only through the
past three Weeks, which show that peo-
pie from all parts of the United States
send orders to this popular firm. The
following are among the orders F. II.
Hevarly, Hastings, Nebraska. one pair
extra fine shoes; FL. Legacy, Baltimore,
Nd, one pair extra fine boots Joseph
Elias and George Goldenberg, of vii.
Transport, each one extra fine pair of
shoes John Montgomery, of Altoona,
one pair of extra fine boots A. r..
Martin, Of Cleatfeld, two pairs of boots,
one coarse and one extra fine: u. Cling.
hery, of Woodland, Pa, one pair Of fine
shoes w. 7. Duncan, John A. Null,
Robert Taylor, and f. NJ. Sturdeyant,
one pair of fine shoes for each Of the
first three and a pair of double extra
fine boots for the latter; H. C. Brew,
Tyrone, one pair of extra fine shoes.
Perhaps there is not a retail I'm in the
United States that can exhibit figures
as good as these. The reason for this
popularity is because father and son
and all the employees are skillful work
men. Their boots always fit and give
the best Of satisfaction.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

There is q tide in the affairs Of
men which taken at its flood leads on
to fortune The important aim is to
strike the right tide, which some men
do and some don't. When the first
great swelling tide of Centre county hu.
manity came surging into Sechler's
grocery store he took them in a tender
spot by selling them good goods cheap,
and this tide has ever since been flow.
ing in so continuously that it is lead
ing on not only TO his fortune but his
fame in the grocery business.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

ENTERTArSUENT.-La Last Saturday even.
ing Mr.. James Milliken, of this place,
gave an elegant entertainment to Hon.
Elihu washburne. late Minister TO
France, at Augustin's, in Philadelphia.
General James A. Beaver, OF this place.
aud many of the notables throughout
the State were present. The entire
affair was conducted in that recherche
and elegant style Of which Mr. Milliken
l. consummate master.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The CRowNISG CoScERT.-Neyt yeek
the enterprising village Of Centre Hall
will be plunged into all the gsietv. life
and pleasure incident to the prande.t
musical convention Of the season. We
know it will be the finest convention
yet held, as Centre Hall always make,
success Of whatever she undertake
The tuning of instruments, the Assem-.
bling OF sweet singers, and all the bn..
tie and life incident to the opening Of
convention will commence early on
Monday morning and will continue
growing sweeter and stronger and more
harmonious-un,il 1t ends with a grand
crash of instruments and voices on Fri.
day evening. Professor William T.
Meyer will direct the exercise Of the
convention, and none are more cornpe.
tent 10 do so than he. The famous mu.
sicians, J. Wilmer Wolf and Mis- Ada
Fisher, also promise to be present.
Centre Hall, with her usual hospitality.
promises TO give free entertainment, to
all ladies and gentlemen who will come
and enhance with their ia ents the gen.
eral pleasure Of the occasion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The book so long expected of the late
General J. b. Hood is now just published
and the delay is we'll repaid by the beauty
of the style in which it is prepared and
published for the sole benefit Of "The Hood
Memorial Fund" 1t is called "Advance
and Retreat-Personal Experiences in the
Armies of the United States and Confed-
crate States" containing two portraits /;
tone fine photographic photograph, the
other fine line engraving; four fine
maps of battle fields $50 pages, svo. well
printed, handsomely bound. Write 10
General G. I. Bcauregard, New Orleans,
for all the particulars, or better, send in a
postal order or registered letter, Three
Dollars, and have a copy sent to you reg
istered postage free, and then ask your
neighbors to subscribe for it. Why not
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Economy is said to be the only
means that will enable a man 10 buy q
farm. The people of Centre county
can practice economy in buying grocer
les by patronizing S. A. Brew & Sons
grocery store. BY doing so they will
not only be able to buy farm, but will
also find health and happiness, because
Brew's groceries are always the cheapest
and best.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Our genial friend Uriah Slower, Of
Benner township, whose pluck and en-
durance in the matter OF teeth pulling
we bad occasion several months ago TO
commend, appeared on Tuesday with an
elegant new set OF masticators in his
mouth that greatly improved his good
looks. He felt so proud that he imme.
diately went to Frank Blair's store and
bought new pair of spectacles and
with the new teeth and the new specs
he looked more like Judge than ever.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12


A DISTINGUISHED NIsIToR. - To-day
one of the most wonderful inventions
of the age will be brought to this place
aud exhibited in the vacant store room
under Reynolds Hall. 1t is clock
which in complicated movement. histo.
rical, astronomical and Biblical interest
far exceeds its famous Strasbure prede.
cessor. 1t should also attract as much
attention, as its inventor is said never
TO have read detailed description OF
the Strasburg clock until after his own
marvel OF ingenuity had been complet.
ed. Already It has attracted the at.
tention of the world. aud none should
allow this opportunity of viewing il
pass by. The price of admission will
involve but small outlay, as adults are
admitted for fifteen cents and children
under twelve years ten cents.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

BRocKERHoFF HoUsE GUEsrs.-We can
only mention few OF the guests register.
ed at the Brockerhof House this week.
The following are from Philadelphia F:
Geo. u. Pifer, A. C.. Gansler. w. d. Ne.
ley, C. w. Blum, Chas. j. Cassaigne, II.
D. Van Horn, J. j. Morris, Thomas
Foster, H. Jonas, J. Thompson, A.
Aarons, W. Fred Monroe, ]. p. Nc.
CIung, G. S. Malin, w. J. Pyle, Joseph
F. Bauer, Simon Nathan, w. Grifiiihs.
and ]. l.. Rutter. The register also
shows the usual number of names from
other places
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

CAUcus METTISCs.-Mr. Urish >toycr,
member of the Democratic Committee
of Benner township, requests US to an.
nounce that the caucus TO nominate a
Democratic ticket for Benner township
will be held in the Court House, this
place, on Saturday afternoon next al on
instead Of three o'clock, as announced
in last weeks Watchmdn. All the Dem.
ocratic citizens of Benner township are
requested 10 be present.
A caucus meeting OF the Democracy
Of Spring township will be held at the
Office Of Alexander & Bower, on Satur
day next, at o'clock r. N. A general
attendance is desired.
A meeting Of the Democrats Of the
North Ward will be held at the Office Of
J. L. Srangler, ESQ. on Saturday even
ing at halfpast seven o'clock. Promp;
attendance is desired.
The Democratic voters OF the South
ward, Bellefonte, will meet at the Office
of w. c. Heinle, Esq, at 7:30 O'Clock
on Saturday evening, Feb. ii, for the
purpose of placing in nomination can
didates for the different Offices to be
filed at the spring election on Tuesday,
February u, 1850.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

A ToNAHAwK FouSD.-Mr. Newlin
Hall, of Howard, owns some well-culti.
waited fields from which we would sup.
pose all traces OF Indian days had long
since disappeared. But on Monday of
last week, as a stump was being remov.
ed from one of his fields, veritable In
dian tomahawk was discovered. Some
painted savage, with revenge In his
heart and tomahRwk in his hand,
probably dropped IL there as he fed be.
fore the advancing tide of civilization.
and this noble tree, gathering the dan.
gerous weapon beneath It's spreading
roots, has hid Ii there TO be revealed at
this late day, and bring 10 eur remem-
branoe the Indian wars of an hundred
years ego.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

LOWS PLEASANT CoSsUNxATioS.-The
oftrepeated and always pleasant sound
of the wedding bells, the notes from
which have been heard for centuries,
again was listened to last Thursday
evening, as they rang out even sweeter
than usual at the residence of Mr.. John
NJ. Wagner, Of Central City, near Miles.
burg. Mr. w. is wealthy and promi.
nent gentleman, and on this occasion
the nuptials of his daughter, Miss Jen-
ME, to Mr.. Peter +. Keichline, were
celebrated. The groom is the son of
Peter Kechline, Esq, Of Rock Springs.
Al seven o'clock the relatives OF both
parties had gathered at the residence
of the brides father and the impressive
ceremony was solemnized by Rev. J.
B. Shaver, of the Mlesburg NJ +.
church. The congratulations which
ensued were most earnest, and were
followed by all seating themselves
about the festive board and partaking
of most elegant supper with infinite
relish. 1t is to be regretted that Miles.
burg has no regularly organized band,
but the young folks supplied its place
as well as possible under the circum.
stances by gathering about the residence
and beating noisy strains upon drums
and kettles aud whatever would emit
musical sound.
The story as yet is but half told, for
although the pleasure here was very
great, an even more brilliant reception
awaited the happy pair at the groom's
home, TO which they repaired on the
following day. Mr.. Peter Keichline,
ST., has been blessed with numerous
sturdy sons and handsome daughters,
the majority OF whom are happily mar.
Tied, and have many children growing
up about them. These--childre and
grapdchildten-all gathered home TO
give eeldt TO the occasion. On Friday
and Saturday the groom's paternal
home was scene Of unbounded Joy
which found expression in funny jokes
and merry laughter.
This may be called happy marriage,
and is certainly less of an experiment
than is often the case. The two fami.
lies have, as it were, an affinity for each
other, and this is only a strengthening
OF the tie which was made several years
before toy j. NJ. Keichline, E.q., of this
place, a brother Of the groom. also mar.
rying one of Mr Wagner's daughters.
All unite in wishing thein happy
future.