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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28
Chairman G. n. L. Co. Com

We have the finest stock of suits in
black diagonal, blue check and other dark
good, heavy winter SUITS. We can show
you the larges. and best stock in the
county and guarantee them 20 per cent.
cheaper than any other house.
LYON & Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

A CARD.-Having made arrangements
with Philadelphia party, can pay more
in eash for Green Hides, than any other
man in Bellefonte can pay for them in
store goods. W. A. LYON.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The eleventh annual convention of
the Clinton county Sabbath-school As'o-
citation will assemble in the Beech Creek
NJ. +. church to-day and tomorrow.
Among those who will be present to take
part in the very interesting programme of
exercises which has been prepared we no.
tice such gentlemen as Revs w. A. Houck
and =. A. Heiiman, of Lock Haven; Rev.
A. G. Clarke, of Shamokin; Rev. n. l..
Sterner, of Remove; Rev. Jesse b. Young,
Of Altoona, and Geo. j. Eldred, of Mack
eyvillc. OF course, all representatives of
Sabbath-schools are invited to be present
No services were held in the Presby-
terian church, of this place, last Sunday,
in consequence of the absence of the pas
tor, Rev William Laurie, who departed TO
Philadelphia last week, to see his young
nephews safely embarked on vessel bound
for Scotland. They sail under the care of
a clergyman of that country, who is just
returning home from his visit TO the Pan
Presbyterian Council in Philadelphia, The
FIRST services will, however, be held in
the church next Sunday.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The third quarterly meeting of the
Penns Valley Circuit of the NJ. Z. church
will be held in the church at Centre Hall
next Saturday and Sunday. The business
conference will take place on Saturday at
2:30 p. NJ. Rev. p. b. Else, of Miesburg,
will officiate in the absence of the Presid-
ing Elder.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

--Epizootic, one of the most unwelcome
diseases to which horse flesh is heir, seems
to be gradually gaining ground, though
not in a form so malignant as at its appear
anee few years ago. We hear of several
horses that are afflicted with it, though
none as yet have died. Serious trouble is
uot apprehended from il this winter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The Democratic procession will be
under the Chief Marshalship of Major
William F. Reynolds The Major has had
considerable experience in the handling Of
professions on occasions of this kind, and
We have no doubt he will acquit himself
with great credit tomorrow.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Men are now ut work cutting the SUI
perfuous branches from the beautiful trees
growing in the enclosure in front Of the
Court House.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

"A new church edifce recently erected
at Logansville, Sugar Valley, will be ded-
icatcd on Sunday, the 2lst prox. Bishop
t. Bowman, of the M. +. church, will
offlciate, and the public are cordially in
vited 10 attend.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

AT the present time when there sro .o
many worthless linaments in the market.
it would be well TO inquire which :. the
best. This will be found in NJ Il. Robert.
Embroca'ion it II a panacea for ailments
that require rubbing either on man or
beast. Price 35 cents per bottle
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Why do you cough when you can
find speedy relief IL Sines Syrup Of Tar
wild Cherry and Horehound? 1t is the
most pleasant and ciiicsc;ous remedy known
for Coughs, Colds, Group, Asthma, and all
diseases tending TO pulmonary consump-
ton. Has been sold for over thirty years
and is especially adapted to children, as it
does not nauseate, and consequently it can
be used in sufficient quantity as to effect a
cure. Try one bottle and you will never
be without il. Price 2jc and SOC. per bot.
tie. Sold everywhere. Ask your druggist
tor il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28
NlCNSer'EE
The Democracy of Centre County
will hold Il Grand Demonstration at
BellefOnte, Friday, October 20, so.

DAY PARADE WILL FORM At 10 A. NJ.
ToRCHLIGHT PROCESSION AT 7P.M.
Special trains from Clinton, Clearfleld
and Blair Counties.
The People will be addressed by
HON. VIM. PINCKNEY WHYTE,
u. $. Senator of Maryland
Hon LEWIS G. CASSIDY, Philadelphia.
HoS. w. A. WALLACE, Clearfeld.
Hon. SAM'L II. REYNOLDS, Lancaster.
GEN. A. l.. PEARSON, Pittsburgh.
MAJ. w. WIRTZ DUNDAS, Phila.
Hon. JOSEPH W. PARKER.
Democrats, 10 the front. Come in wag-
ons, Come on foot, Come on horseback.
Make this the grandest demonstration ever
held within the limits of Centre county.
Delegations from townships and clubs
should promptly notify the chairman OF
their intention TO be present.
{. l.. BUFFISGToS, J. l.. SPAgGLER,
ScC'y. Chairman.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

TO get along we'll It is necessary 10
dig II deep, and also to purchase the coffee,
tea, sugar and al other kinds of groceries
we may want at the store of Sechler & Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Fine clothing made TO order at tn
old prices. No advance.
loft. MoSTooMERY G Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Medicines can be procured at oil hours
of the night at Green's drug store, by
ringing the night bell.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The popularity OF NJ. Il. Robert
Horse Powders is proving itself in the in
creased demand throughout this Stato,
from the fact that the public are at lat
finding out that il is possible to obtain i
package Of Horse and Cattle Powder which
Is strictly pure and free from such adulter-
atio.s as bran, cake meal and other in
gradients calculated 10 puff the animal
instead of curing it Of the disease it is sui.
fcring from. NJ. B. Roberts Horse Pow
ders contain no adulteraiion, and are much
cheaper than any other, as but a table
spoonful is required for a dose. ASK any
old horseman rs TO their merits. For sale
everywhere. Price reduced to 2jc. per
pAckaee
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

king Alfonso spends his mornings In
reading newspapers and his evenings in
smoking Harry Green's cigars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

CORRESPONDENCE, containing important news, solicit
I'd from any part of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real OF the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

--"Srius" is the most thoughtful star in
the heavens, and he thinks that Harry
Green's cigars are the best.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

-SpOnges from one cent to two dollafs.
at Green's drug store.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

MIR. Frank Green reports a rapidly in.
crcasing demand for Days Kidney Pad.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28
Uxprr THE t,1sr1rror.-Tbe Brook.

UNDER THE LfsTLEToE.-The Brock
erhof House is fast becoming the Mecca
of those foolish people who want TO commit
matrimony. Gretna Green, of storied
fame, received into its hospitable arms all
the love-lorn swains and damsels who we're
unable TO make things right with the old
people. But the Brockerhof House is no
Gretna Green. IL is not the asylum Of
fugitives, but the royal castle of properly
announced guests. When Mr.. VIM. Klise,
of Lock Haven, thought that ecstatiG bliss
could only be secured to him by placing
the chains that are forged by love and
welded by the preacher upon Miss Allie
Bechtol, he promptly informed Mr.. Teller
that he, with his retinue, would thunder at
the doors of his hotel on last Friday even
ing. He came, he-aaw Rev. $. f.. Furst,
| the pastor of the Lutheran church, and at
| : O'Clock Mr. X lisc and Miss Bechtol faced
the reverend gentleman while he rend the
| impressive and beautiful marriage service
of his church. In less time than it con-
sumes to tell our renders Mr.. Klise found
that he was indissolubly linked to Miss
Bechtol. Miss Klise, Miss Lent and Miss
Fisher acted in the capacity of bridesmaids
and shed all the necessary tears as they saw
their friends waited into that beautiful
country which is to young ladies rs the
promised land. The bride was becomingy
dressed in white satin and tiie, with the
customary wreath of orange blossoms. The
groom was slight in stature and was dress
ed in the ordinary garb of the American
gentleman. Mrs. w. Il. Teller and her
accomplished daughter, Miss Fox, with
| Howard Lingle aud Mr.. Teller, composed
the audience. X. 7. Bachelor, Jas. Grier
and NJ. G. Lingle took interest enough in
the affair TO act as groomsmen. 1t was
quite "A wedding, and was, no doubt, ex-
ceedingly satisfactory to the principal
participants.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Beautiful chamois skins from 10 cents
J 70 rs cents, at Green's drug store.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

While you are confusing" at the big
mass meeting tomorrow step into the
Philadelphia Branch and buy some winter
clothing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The Mountain City Band was out last
Thursday evening TO serenade party of
young folks from Lock Haven who were
at the Brockerhof House. Two of their
number-Mr. William Klse and Miss Al
lie Bechtol-were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony by Rev. S. f. Furst, of this
place. They departed for home on the
evening train.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

bay one Of those beautiful fall suits
just received at the Philadelphia Branch.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

Candidates should purchase new suit
at the Philadelphia Branch in honor OF
their election.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The next s'new" moon is on election
day. Hurrah Fair Luna's beams will
kiss the cheeks Of Q triumphant democracy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

No more sick chickens. Save Your
poultry and cure them of disease, by using
Roberts Poultry Powder. It bas never
failed 10 cure Cholera, and all disease 81
which fowls are subject Price - cent.
per package. For sale by all druggist.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

In dry goods, dress good, shoe. and
ladies millinery, We can show Won the
largest and best stock in the county.
IYON * c..
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

"A number of Bsllefonte Democrats
attended the mass meeting at Millheim
yesterday.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The residence of Mr.. Jerry Way, Of
Half Moon, was entered last Thursday by
unknown parties and Sl7 taken from the
bureau drawers, A noise was heard up
stairs during the day by occupants Of the
house, but no attention was paid to it un'
til an errand thither revealed that the
bureau drawers had been ransacked with
the above result.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

AT meeting of the l. o. of o. F.,
on Tuesday evening of last week, the fol-
lowing officers were installed for the en-
suing six months n g., John l. Rankin;
V. g., J. G. Brachbil S, II. B. Pontius /;
A. s., Henry Beck; T., II. II. Benncr !;
4. s., II. c. Weaver; L. s., Isaac Miller /;
w, W. B. Rankin c., Il. a. Laird Il.
S. s., H. c. Schroyer; L. S. s., Isaac
Haupt o. g., b. Galbraith I. g., W.
II. Miller II. s., S. II. Griffith l.. s.,
w. +. Miller.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28

The array of speakers fer the great
Democratic mass meeting on next Friday
should secure the attendance of every
Democrat in Ceutre county and should
command the presence Of every inde-
pendent voter. Senator Whytc, of Mary
land, is one Of the nations great men, and
he is esteemed by all as pure and unas-
sailablc man. His forensic abilities are of
the highest order and he justly ranks
among the foremost orators in the country.
Lewis c. Cassidy, Of Philadelphia, needs
no mention 20 Pennsylvanians. He is
known as among the great men Of the
land and every Democrat in Centre
county will be proud TO do him honor.
Hon. VIM. 4. Wallace, our own Senator,
is too we'll known TO bis constituency in
Centre county 10 need words OF laudation.
Hon. Samuel ii. Reynolds, of Lancaster
brothes OF our distinguished towusman,
w. +. Reynolds, is great lawyer and
most eloquent speaker. His reputation is
not local, but extends all over the state
and country. General A. l.. Pearson is
widely known as the fearless friend OF
Hancock, who renounced Rcpublicanism
after the nomination of Garfield, and Is
now doing yeoman service for his old
comrade-in-arms. Colonel Dundas is a
wealthy manufacturer who employs hum
dreds Of operatives, and he will give such
attention TO the question of tariff as will
make our Republican friends regret that
they ever made ii an issue. Joseph w.
Parker, of Lewistown, who is known to
our citizens as an eloquent orator, with
others, completes the list of speakers.
Democrats of Centre county, once more
into the breach. Show our foes on next
Friday what you can do when you are on
your mettle 1t is the boast OF the Re-
publcans that they can always get the
best of the Democrats in their large mass
meetings. Democrats, give the lie to thi;
boast on next Friday by coming to Belle
fonte in such numbers as to strike terror "a
the souls of the followers of the man who
believes labor should be bought like bacon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28
ATTENTION!
HANCOCK LEGION.

All members of the Legion are re.
quested TO report at the Club Room on
Friday EreHiag, October ~. so,
at G:30 P. NJ,
To join in the grand torchlight procession.
Clubs from Lock Haven and other places
will be here.
Let every member be present.
W. +. REBER, l.. 7. MUNSON,
Secretary. President
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-10-28
Business Notices.

Why are horses aud cattle after taking
Roberts Horse Powders like new lauu-
dried shirt? Because they look sleek and
,lrnn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-29
Santa Claus on a Railway Train,

On Christmas Eve as the night express
on the Erie Railroad left New York CITY
there We're seated in a car a poor woman
and her two little children, aged about
tour and five. years, going to the far
West.Hrs A-4eoversation between the
mother and children in which Santa
Claus was talked of was listened to by
the passengers. The mother told, her
little blne-eyed girl that as they were in
the cars Santa Claus could not give
them any presents because the train was
running too, fast for him to get on. This
statement cast shade of gloom over
the 'bright-faced children. They sat
for some time in meditatiye silence" It
was soon observed that the little travel
ers were growing sleepy. Tears gath
cred lng many zeyes as.sthe little wopes
kneefed on the car cushions to lisp their
evening prayers The little girl said,
i" Please ten good Santa Claus that we
are ON this train going to see papa, and
II he can to put some presents in little
Joey and Maggie s stockings hanging
up in the car window. Amen The
children then hung up their tiny stock
lngs by the car window. In few min
utes more they were soon asleep in the
arms of their mother. After a pause a
gentleman in front of them spoke to the
passengers as follows: ".You have
heard the prayers of these two little
children. Now | will give 81 towards
making them happy when they wake up
In the morning" He then passed his
hat around the car and collected, So 49,
He next bought some candy, oranges
and figs and a picture book for each,
which, with two more silver dollars, he
placed in the stockings. When they
awakened in the morning and saw their
stockings full, the little girl exclaimed
"Oh, mamma, see what Santa Claus has
found US, because we prayed. Brad
ford (Pu.) Era,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-29

iRoMANcEs may be developed even in
the dull routine of business in the gov
ernmental departments Complaint
was made to the Post Office authorities
BY gentleman that his letters to " Miss
O'Leary'' were unanswered, and he
charged that they had been neglected or
missent. Word was sent to the post
master Of the village where the fair
addressee resided, to investigate. His
report was as follows: Respectfully
returned, with the information that I
yesterday called upon Miss O'Eeary, and
it is a somewhat singular fact that she
informed me that she had received all
three of the letters. / would state fur
Their that was invited by the lady to
stay to tea, which invitation accepted,
and had a very fine time, as Miss
O'Leary is very fine young lady, and
the very best of company The COM
plainant in the above case was a re
jected lover, whose letters the lady had
received with silent contempt. The
sequel of the affair was the marriage of
the gallant postmaster and the young
lady about four months ago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-29
A Jolly Wedding.

In Central America Is a country called
Towka, and without doubt the TOwkans,
whatever else they may be, are the jolli-
est people in the. world at a wedding.
They appear to be such an ignorant race
as to be unable to keep record of the age
OF their children, except in a manner
somewhat similar to that adopted by
Robinson Cr,lsoe with his notched post
for an almanac. The Towkans, how
ever, do not notch their children. They
hang round their necks at birth string
with one bead on, and at the expiration
of a year they add another bead, and so
on, the main object being seemingly that
there may be no mistake when the young
people arrive at manageable age.
When girl numbers Is beads she is
manageable, but the young man must
possess a necklace OF 20 before he is
reckoned capable of taking on himself
so serious a responsibility. But the
wedding feast is the thing. iil~'
The invited guests assemble on what
answers to our village green, and set in
their midst. is canoe, the property Of
the bridegroom, trimming with palm
wine, sweetened with honey, and thick
ened with crushed plantains. The
drinking cups are ealabashes, which are
set floating in the fragrant liquor, and
seated round it, the company fall to-a
mark of politeness being to drink out Of
as many calabashes that have been
drank out of by somebody else as posi-
bic. 1t should be mentioned, however,
to the .Towkan's credit that his bride is
not present at this tremendous drinking
bout, or, rather, boat. She remains in
her parents hut, and when her intended
has finished with the calabashes he takes
his whistle of bamboo and his "tom-
tom, (which is a hollow little log, tied
over at each end with bits of leather,
and, seating himself at the door Of the
dwelling of his parents4in-law in prospec-
tive, he commences to bang and tootle
sweet music, until the heart of the ten
der creature within is softened, and they
let him in. .s...... -s....
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-29

more of its horrors, and after long
time she answered: 81 "tf t.gil
There's the baby over there, and
he's only q year old!"
Down in heart scared and SCARED
"a heart which never has a bright
hope or . CLEAN of sunshine heart
wearied with poverty's battle, there was
the love of mother! That stood be-
tween her and leap to the stones 40
feet below; that love kept life in her
body. 4s,5,f sss,-..g. ...,...
The sun never enters this room to
drive out the shadows and light up the
dark corners. The pale-faced mother
and these wolves of children may now
and then catch a glimpse of the blue
sky Of Heaven from these old windows,
but it is only to strengthen their con-
viction that Heaven is for the rich alone.
No bird of song ever rests on these roofs
to utter glad note-to sing a thrill oil
pleasure into these despairing hearts.
Did these children ever see green grass
and pansies and violets? Never! Talk
to them of hills and meadows and brooks
and groves and they could not compre-
bend. This dark room-this wicked
and poverty-stricken street is their
world. Beyond it they never go.
Over the house-roofs-over three OF
four narrow streets, wherein dwells such
wretchedness as pen seldom writes Of
/ see tall building, and across its face
is the sign: 8t.3''@ t'"
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY,"" ID Z
This hungering, starving woman has
had that sign before her for months and
years, but when I ask her if she has a
Bible in the room she shakes her head
YEARLY and answers:
They never come here!"
Was this drunken husband ever q
child? Was this starving wife ever a
girl with song on her lip and hope in
her heart? Do one of these skeleton
children ever repeat the Lords Prayer
or hear of Heaven? Was the word Of
God ever preached in this old house
Was a hymn ever sung under this roof
turn from the great Bible house to ask
the white-faced wife these questions,
but it seems like mockery-like taunt,
ing one whose grave has already beer
dug. She has her face in her hands
and tears are running down her long
bony fingers. The clild-wolves, SIX
pinehed and starved human beings
stand in frontof me and wait for bread
Four blocks away is the American Bible
House. Just around the corner there is
bread!
Snow, thin, you've seen about all, >
said the old woman, as it began to grow
dark up there, g and TN conduct yor
down to the grand front doour. Them
big loaves of bread will be the first the
children have gone to sleep on for q
week, and didn't We see how it quite
broke the poor woman DOWN. All! it's
many q sad sight yen run across in the
old Five Points, and it's many a person
as would like to have We speakin' kind
words and sindin' out for loaves Of
bread"
Down stairways on which children
never laugh-through Railways in which
the ghost of poverty ever fiits-and tbs
creaking door opens to let me out upor
a street wherein misery and wretched.
ness walk hand in hand--shuts behind
me on tears and hunger and hearts that
have withered from vain hoping. 9iii
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-29
How She Kept an Expense Atsss

"My dear fellow" said Lase1.'
tits all very nice to talk aDout ~ & !.
MIXING and keeping right nGa /
count of expenses and all that g. : :
thing, but I've tried it.. Two wsen3 !,
I stopped on my way bone 49, "
night, and I bought just the gayeM =.
Rnssia-leather, cream-laid papsr see,
book you ever saw, and . alvst ~
to match it. I said to my we, ~ "
supper: MY dear, it seems % - y. !.
it costs us a lot of money 2 =
house,
"She sighed and said: i ~ y .
does, Lavvy, but I'm sure | can q
it. I'm just as economical ~ g Z y
l don't spend half as much mo's'
candy as you do for cigars. s..
8. I never take any notice q Y
alities, SO l sailed ahead. = oe'ls ~
dear, that if we were to keep s
account of every thing we Pr n
could tell Just where to cut cow 4
bought you little account OOo y. q
every Monday morning III sH I".sa
some money, and you can SET ! " 4
one side, and then during the ~ \. w
can set down on the other Soe 800
thing you spend, and then on - - 3
night we can GO over it ana \. a. 8
where the money goes and nov
boil things down little !. ,.,..add<|
swell, sir, she was jus. - M N
thought it was a first-rste pm; -
pocket account-book was loyey "a
lar David Copperiield ssnd - ~, ix|
ness. Well, sir, the next ssfuIu
we got through supper ana ~ = ~
out the account book as prouu =
BILE, and handed it over foI = 1sn|
On one sidewas, Received ~ ic1|
$50 That's ali right! Then . !
on the other page, ana IN" .,'r 1b|
think was there? Spent y ~ ~. no.
/ laughed, and Of course, wes 80
acco1nt-book racket on inc ,,ss ri
mutual consent. Yes, sir, y ,sppI
there, and 1 know what dom 3. ~ 4
my means, / tell you. Low
cigar ,...
Presents of mind-Bits o.