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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

BOROUGH LEGIsLATIoN.-At the meet
ing Of the borough council on Monday
evening, Mr.. Mcclure, chairman of the
Finance Committee, reported that $7i7.s4
had been paid on the duplicates Of 1875,
1876 and 1878, since the meeting three
weeks previous. Applications were receiv-
ed and read for coal oil street lamp on
the corner Of Penn and Lamb streets and
also one on the corner OF Spring and Logan
streets. The report of the board of appeals
for water tax was read and approved. The
solicitor was instructed TO prepare the
necessary papers for the lease Of the Major
VIM. F. Reynolds water power.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

TAKE NOTICE.-All those knowing
Themselves indebted to me will please call
and settle, and all parties having claims
against me will please present them for
payment, rs my books must be closed.
Jan. |, 1880. J. NEWMAN, JR.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

"RIsG OUT THE OLD, RTsG IN THE
New. The matrimonial wave, which
set In during the fall, continues with una
bated intensity, agtating the largo num-
Der of marriageable young men and maid
ems of our county to an unusual degree.
From every quarter of the county we hear
of its effects. 1t is not dreaded 30 much
as an Arctic wave, however, and instead of
making people look blue and cold, renders
them happy. 1t was New Years Eve,
when the cows are said 10 talk and all ma.
ture is awake to bid the passing year sad
farewell, that an unusually happy occur
renee took place in Mlesburg as Il direct
result of this same matrimonial wave. That
memorable evening Mr.. George VI. Null,
one of the very best and most capable
teachers of Pleasant Gap, led TO the altar
Miss Ida l.. Hall, step.daughter of Mr..
Isaac Burlington, of Milesburg. The
Baptist church, in which the happy affair
took place, was filled 10 its utmost capacity,
the ceremony being performed in an i'm.
pressive manner by Rev. Henry Colclesser.
After receiving the hearty congratulations
of their numerous friends in Milcsburg
the happy couple left the following day
for the home of the groom, where n fine
reception was given at the residence Of the
groom's father, Mr.. Edward Null. There
they received many more presents and con-
gratulations. We are glad to learn that
George, notwithstanding he teaches others,
has himself learned the lesson that it is
not good for man 10 live alone, and as the
years pass on and their married life
grows older may their love become strong
er, and the succeeding days reveal to each
of them something new TO love and admire
in the character of the other.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

DO not forget Col. Bachelder's Illus
trsted lecture on Gettysburg, next Tuesday
evening, at Reynolds Hall. II will be
one Of the most interesting and instructive
entertainments ever given In Bellcfonte,
and The Hall should be crowded 10 lie ut
most capacity. Admission, 50 cents. Re-
served seats, 40 cents. For reserved sests
call at Miller's book store.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

TRIBUTE or RESPECT Logan Bran,
Council No. lH, Junior Order rri,eg
American Mechanic, at their ls-, meet.
ing passed the following preamble and
resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased kt,r.,a.-
God in the wisdom Of III. proyidrara =
call from our midst our late brother ~,
i. Wilson.
WHEREAS, He having been cot.i.,a,.,
and worthy member of our Order.
Rssoired, That in biz death We have H.,
an upright and faithful member anl ,ts
community good citizen.
Resotred, That We condD'e with file
members Of his family in their beresy..
ment, who, by hi. death have lu., 4 kind
and loving husband and father.
Resoiued, That Il copy of ,hc-e r....s.
tions be handed 10 the family ul The do.
ceased and entered =, large upon The min.
utcs Of this Council, and thst thew s'-.t4
published in the county paper.
VIZ. IoNs.
NIrcHrLL LtEr
NN. ~tIIuE
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

CoRREsrcNDENcE, containing Important news, solicit
ed nom any part Of the county. No communications
Inserted nncss accompanied by the real name Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

The PREsBYTERiAss on New Yg.p.
No congregational meeting held by g..
Presbyterians In this place for many va,
has been 40 full Of pleasant occurrence,
was the one held in the church on Inst ".
Years Day. John b. Linn, E.o. y..
made chairman, and Mr. Charlie + Ca
Secretary Of the meeting. Rev. r. C,;.
tenden opened the service with an earrD,.
prayer. The report Of the Treasurer n.
j.. Z. Humes, which followed, gave H..
gratifying information that the eIti,cf.
debtedncss Of the church, amountir, D.,
over $500, had been paid, the pas,,,-.
salary promptly met, and the wear Issn
entered upon with n surplus in the church
treasury. The election Of trustee. y,bf,a
then occupied the attention Of the con,,,
CATION, resulted in the election Of H.,
John B. Linn TO take the place rnade va.
cant by the expired term Of Mr. " N
Holmes, and the reelection Of Mr. John
=. Harris. Our distinguished friend n,
james Mil!iken, always plans some rIn,..
ant surprise 10 give additional intera., f..
such gathering, and in this instance. .rne
to his generous instincts and appreciation
Of the churchs wants, preseutcd the con.
gregation an elegant pulpit Bible. Til.
brought out Rev. VIM. Laurie. Ada,
Hoy and John b. Linn, Egg, in apprY.
PIRATE words Of thank.. A unaninoa.
vote Of thanks was also given the donor
by the congregation.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

A HArFY WEDDiNG.-The nu1l,als ls.
tween DR.. T.. l.. Dart; ard Nj. L.8s
Lieb, Of this place, occurred la.; evening
at five o'clock at the home ol the t-l.a.
mother on Spring street, Tie wedding
was exceedingly quie, and unlcm.as,ra,i7c.
but very happy affair wi,hal, and wsr
witnessed only by the few nrarr,, friends
and relatives Of the bride and groom, Ea,.
A. d. locum officiating Ancryariakius
Of bountiful supper the harpy bride and
groom repaired 10 their tasteful new re.i.
dcnce on Allegheny street Into their
new home aud through all their married
life the best wishes Of the many friend, snd
relatives Of the happy pair vii. follow
them. None knew them ba, 20 admle.
and all wish them much happiness.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

Owing TO the throng at Frank Blair's
auction sale, he win have three sales on
saturday--morning, afternoon and even-
ing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the
A ' following named pesusns have nied their Fes.
ton lor license IN the Ocs q the Clerk Il the Uaat
Of General Quarter sessieus uf the Peace 10 ana 20
Cenise county. and that application VIII Be maae
the next Sessions Of said Court 10 grant the sane
!. .favefn. Liberty township
Robert Taylor,'.... -..... Phiiipshars Bo,o.
lit '" j. & HARPER, clsk.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

GRAND ARMY "CAAP-FIRE." "-On Tues
day morning next the "camp-6res" will be
kindled and the war-scarred veterans Of
many battles who compose the Grand Army
of the Republic will entertain their lee
turer, Col. J. B. Bachelor, with consider
able ectdt Posts of the Grand Army from
Williamspori, Lock Haven, Remove and
several other neighboring places will be
present, and one Of the important exercises
Of the day will be grand dinner in the
room OF Gregg Post Brave warriors r.
these members of the Grand Army claim
to be, they are nevertheless too delicate
and fastidious TO cook their dinner by a
genuine outdoor "cAmp-hrc' in true SOL
dier fashion. The inclement weather
might soil their uniforms or freeze the
fingers Of the gallant troops. We said
grand dinner, but perhaps did not use
the word sdvisedly, for most people will
not consider dinner particularly grand
where the principal article Of diet is boiled
and baked beans. Arrangements are max
ing by which seveniy-Gve persons may be
fed at once. Charley Garner, who, it il
said, knows how TO cook beans better than
any one else, will perform the culinary
duties. or course, with all these "boys in
blue" in town, who are intensely interested
in the battle of Gettysburg, there will be
an overiowing audience in Reynolds Hall
at night to hear Col. Bachelor lecture
He is provided with twelve hundred feet
Of canvass on which to illustrate the posi-
tions OF each army on that field Of carnage
We hope that Tuesday next will prove a
pleasant time for the Grand Army.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

past year
DEATH or THOMAS AND HANNAH WILL
soS.-We have this week TO record the
death of venerable couple in Half Moon
township, who, having lived together hap
PLY for more than half century, respect
ed and beloved by the entire community,
rs well rs by many friends elsewhere, have
together been called TO the reward OF virtu-
Gus and well spent lives. Thomas Wilson,
and Hannah Wilson, his wife, aged respect
lively 81 and SO years, departed this life on
the 18th and 18th of December, 1879, at
their beautiful residence within sight Of
the places of their birth. This venerable
couple who were in their last moments
surrounded by and mnistered to by seven
out Of eight childrcn-six mAtronly daugh-
,crs and one son bordering upon old age,
is circumstance that but seldom occurs,
and must have been Of exceeding comfort
to the dying. Mr.. Wilson was the son Of
George Wilson who settled In Half Moon
valley at very early day. and with
Thomas Downing, the father Of Mr.. VIII
son, and Thomas Moore we're the founders
Of the society of Friends in this county, of
which the subjects of this notice were faith
ful and consistent members for over six
ty years. Having walked together through
long life in peaceful confidence and faith
ful performance Of duty, in death they
were not separated, but laid side by side in
the peaceful graveyard of their beloved
society, TO which 80 many OF their friends
bad preceded them, 20 await the summons
of the Great Day,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

STEP IS.-You may enjoy the sight Of
pleasing and rare spectacle by stepping
into the reading room Of the Young Mems
Christian Association any weekday cve-
ming between Z and O'Clock. There NAV
be found an assembly of lads and young
men of all conditions and colors busily
perusing the illustrated and other papers,
or playing checkers. The order main
tanned this year, has thus far been excel
lent and the enterprise is doing much
good. He who would have not only his
head but his heart made grateful and
warm these cold evenings need only step
into the reading room--just back Of the
borough council chambcr-to secure IL.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

RgcITALs AND MUsIc.-The lovers of
artistic skill in the schools of oratory
and music caunot but have been pleased,
nay enchanted, by the entertainment sf-
forded them on New Years night. The
audience was large and sufficiently appre-
ciative. Mrs. Loves orchestra was pres
ent, discoursing delightful music. Homer
ID. Cope, aside from being himself hand
some man, is a consummate artist and has
perfect command of voice and features
He improves wonderfully by practice, and
IL much more effective in his rendition of
impassioned drama than in more numerous
selections. We imagine that the drama
Of "Damon and Pythias" is his chief forte,
for the fourth act Of that affecting story,
which he rendered by request on this occa-
sion, was by far the hsppiest effort of the
evening Immediately he plunged into
the deer emotion Of that play, depicting
perfectly the agonizing parting scene be-
tween Damon and his wife, and the over
towering passion displayed by Damon to-
wards his servant. Many eyes In the as
scrnbly we're dewed with tears during its
recital. We would not object to spend
another such delightful evening Ia the
company Of Homer ID. Cope.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

oFPrcERs ELEcTED.--A meeting Of the
Logan Fire Company was held on New
Years nigh. at which the following officers
were elected TO serve for the ensuing year
President-H. ID. Yerger.
Vice President-4William Long.
Treasurer -Chas. N. Heisler.
!Secrefarg-W William 7. Hillibish.
Chief-John ID. Sourbeck.
1st Assistant--John Dawson.
ID Assistant-Daniel witzoskey.
3d William McQuiilin.
4h Assistaat-George b. Dolan.
Pingmen--J. G. Brachbill and Richard
Houp.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

The GRASGE.-The programme for the
meetings Of the suh-:.sngcs of Pomona
Grange has been arranged a. follows
Progress, Saturday, January 10; Victor,
Tuesday, January Ia Excelsior, wedne..
day, January IA; Half Moon, Thursday,
January Is; Centre, Friday, January l6
Washington, Saturday, January II; Prov
idence, Thursday, January - Spring
Mills, January % Fair View, Saturday;
January "a Union, Friday, January 80
Bald Eagle, Saturday, January 81 How
ard, Tuesday, February 3 Marion, We'd
nesday, February 4 Walker, Thursday.
February 6; Benner, Friday, February g.
and Logan, Saturday, February I. we
understand that Master Leonard Rhone.
Mr.. Weaver, Mr.. Boal and other promi-
nent Grangers, will be present and address
these meetings.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

Rial and Draper + Uncle Tom. Calia
company will preseut that intensely cs.
citing and interesting drama to tie people
Of Beileionte on Saturday evening. 81
Reynolds Hall. The bill of entertain.
mcnt they present has many attractive
special features, such ss the jubilee singer.
the the Flat Boat Minsirels, aud grand
transformation scene called, Beautiful
Gates Ajar. They will no doub, have
full house. Everybody will desire to sym.
pathize with Uncle Tom, shed tears over
Eva, and laugh at the mad sniics of Torsy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

From Pleasant Gap We have the fol.
lowing note fIom the happy little Mis-
who was the successful contestant for hne
doll at the NJ. +. festival held there lat
week
PLEASANT GAR, January G, lSSo
MEssRs. SHuGKRT e FORSTER - You
asked me TO tell you how got along ST
our Festival held at the Methodist church,
in Pleasant Gap, which closed on last Sat
urday night. had two hundred votes
and got the doll Thanking you and my
many kind friends for their liberal sup.
port, ! remain.
Your friend,
LIDtE LARIMER,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

FooT CRUsBED.-It is not often that ac-
cidcnts occur at Mann's Axe Works. but
they will happen sometimes in the best
regulated families. 1t is with regret,
therefore, we record painful accident
that happened to Mr.. Philip Gross, the
foreman of the finishing department at the
works, last Friday afternoon. Ia rolling
the huge grindstones, which weigh from
1900 to $500 pounds, into the works, Il IL
customary for one man TO push the stone
from behind, while two others 90 before
guiding IL by means of bars. The stone
swerved to one side, breaking the bar In
the hands of Mr.. Gross, and foil over
on II, the other end of the bar lying across
MFR. Gross foot. Although the pressure
occasioncd by this tremendous weight was
great, we are pleased 10 state that no bones
were broken, although Mr.. q. will and Il
necessary to'nurse a sore foot for some time
TO come. Mr. Gross Is much valued em-
ploye at the works, and II Is hoped that he
will soon be able 10 resume his duties on 90
more.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08
COMMISSIONERS, ovy,cy The follow.

COMMISSIONER OPYfcE. The follow
ing are the appointments made by the
County Commissioners at the meeting OF
the Board on Monday Of this week Com
missioners' Clerk, Henry Beck Janitor
of the Court House, Bartrim Galbraith
Physician 10 the Jail, DIR. james II. Dob
bins Attorney 10 the Commissioners, &.
NJ. Bower, Esq. II will be observed that
no changes have been made. These gen.
tlemen at present fll the positions 10 which
they have been appointed for the year 1880
and in re-appointing them the Commis-
sioncrs pay deserved tribute to the faith
fulness and integrity which each one Of
them has heretofore displayed in the per-
formance OF official duty.
At the meeting OF the Board, week be.
fore last, Mr.. Nelson A. Lucas was ap-
pointed Mercantile Appraiser for the year.
This also is good appointment. Our
friend "Nelse" will make AN efficient APP
praiser, and in all respects perform the
duties required of him with care and
fidelity.
The County Auditors are in session this
week. They are carefully going through
the accounts Of our officials, and we will
soon have the result Of their labor in the
shape of statement of the receipts and
expenditures of this county during the
past year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

We copy the following names from
the many who have this week registered
at the Brockerhof House Col. J. NJ.
Rutherford and J. IL. Parker, Of Pbilsiel.
phia; Chris. Hanlen and John Waller, q.
Marietta, George Hall, Of Boston ]. B.
Fisher, of Penn Hall II. n. Horton, Of
Chicago Geo. c. Seigler, Of Ncbrssks
{. II. Wentz and l.. X. Anderson, Of
Philadelphia Jos, Candor, Of Lock Hay-
en-; S. ii. Splitter, OF Sunbury Z. +
Walker, Of Jefferson, Ohio c. &. Hir.
linger, Of Philipsburg Austin Thomss Of
Nittany, and Miss Norton, Of Colorado.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-08

Frank Blairs auction sales are we'll
patronized. Each afternoon and evening
crowds visit his store and under the in
spring efforts Of Col. Rutherford the goods
go of like hot cakes at an early breakfast
table surrounded by hungry men. We
have heard Of some good bargains in gold
and silver watches, silver ware and jewel
ry. The sales will continue until the en-
tire stock IL disposed Of.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-02-14
of Agreement by the
Log Wen ofEHicEkory Branch.
HICKORY BRANCH, Jan. II, 1880.


Agreement of the log men of Hickory
Branch, to establish rules and regulations by
which we are willing the majority shall rule
or govern in saying where we shall establish
our boom, for self protection and to give gen
eneral satisfaction to the log men Of Hickory
Branch
Article 1st We, the log men, do agree to
establish our boom, for stopping our timber
until measured and doomed, and properly di.
vided, at the first bend above the mouth of
Hickory Branch. Adopted by yeas to nay.
Art. I'd. Further, we do obligate ourselves
as men of business that the first timber shall
be doomed Immediately after running, by the
owner, so as to give the next man room to
follow, and SO on until every man has disposed
of his timber, SO as to give room for the next
run of timber. Adopted.
Art. Sd. Amendment to article I'd, further,
that any man failing to comply with said ar
tiele, in attending to booming, measuring or
removing his timber from said place Of deliv-
cry, so as not to be an obstruction to nayiga-
tion or our business, shall pay whatever
amount may be assessed by the log men of
Hickory Branch. Adopted,
Art, 4th. And we do further agree that we
give and assign all unbranded logs, of each
delivery of our logs, to taking out all obstruc-
tons that may be In our way of booming or
towing our logs above said boom. Adopted.
Art. 5th. And we do further agree that In
establishing tlils Doom, ana these resolutions,
we have done this to unite honest labor with
an honorable business, by Witch we may pro-
tect ourselves from any invasion of our rights
by persons who may feel disposed to be con
traTy, open and scatter our timber when we
are not aware of it, which gives us trouble
and heavy losses. Adopted.
Art 9th. Further, that any man or set of
men that may, In violation OF rules and regu-
lations in establishing this law In orr midst,
cbo1 hp a a q m nm mo nd a
yiolator to civil law, who does it either for
self interest, or designs towards us as an hon
est people, and we do agree to give all such
persons the full benefit of our civil law, as we
are at the head and above any nayigable
streams of the Calcasieu river. Adopted.
Articles of agreement of Hickory Branch
log men agreed to, and that the Lake Charles
Echo publish the same.
j. J.. Lyons, J. I. Cooper,
James A. Andrus, j. N. Prater,
Isaac Gilley, David Morgan,
Thomas Gilley, VIM. Il. Perkins.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-02-14
Am Old Man Robbed ola
SatcheI Containing
Sl2J,0OO.

New York, Feb. e.--An old man
named Kenneth Albro, who came here
Saturday from Texas, where he is
reported to have been extensively en-
gagged in cattle raising, was robbed of
his satchel, containing Sl25,ooo in
registered United States bonds, while
ascending the steps Of the sub-treasu-
ry. He alleges that he was accosted
by two men, one of whom dropped a
pocketbook before him, and on his at
tention being called to it, be was
pushed down and the satchel wrested
from his hand. He has no clue to the
thieves, except an answer to an adver-
tisement which he caused to be insert
in the morning paper, offering $4,000
for the return of the bonds. The
answer agreed to surrender them on.
payment of $4,000.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-02-14

MARDI GRIs.-The celebration of
Mardi Gras at Lake Charles, last Tues-
day, was an unusually brilliant and en-
Joyable affair. The royal procession,
consisting of the kings own chariot,
vans displaying the royal and national
colors, several carriages, and large
body of mounted maskers, paraded the
principal streets, which were thronged
with large number of sight-seers from
town and country. One of the vans
carried the royal bakery, in actual
operation, from which bread, cakes and
Hour, were literally distributed to the
public. Another carried the kings
printing press, from which chrome i'm
pressions were struck off and scattered
among the populace. Another bore a
number of beautiful little girls, repre-
senting the months and seasons of the
year. Another carried several little
boys, masked, and arrayed in carnival
attire. The ladies Of the kings court
rode in open carriages.
AT night, in the royal dancing pa
wilton, grand masquerade ball wound
up the carnival festivities. We noticed
quite large number of visitors from
the country, among them several from
Vernon parish. The king of the car
niyal bore himself right royalty, and
was evidently gratified by the devotion
of his faithful subjects, and by the APP
proving smiles and courteous saluta-
lions of the populace.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-02-14

More residences are being built, and
more land is being enclosed and
broken up, at the present time than
we have ever known before in the
parish of st. Landry. This is not
confined to any particular part Of the
parish as far as our observation ex-
tends, but seems to be general. 1t i
not the result of immigration, but Of
the natural increase Of population.
The population of the parish is already
between forty and Fifty thousand,
mostly engaged in agricultural and
such healthy occupations as favor q
full natural Increase. When the rail
road is built to this place, there viii
be considerable addition to our pop
ulation by immigration. The territory
Of the parish being large, and most Of
the land being good and easily brought
into cultivation, it would not surprise
Us, if its population should be doub-
led during the next ten years 1T.
Landry Democrat.