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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-23

MILWAUKEE. Sept %
Wheat-AGHc lower; hard 03M; No /. n
No ., saA cash; san Oct; % Nov; No Q, e..
Corn--40&.
Oats-29.
Rye-S0.
Barley-75.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-23

which could be eADss - u a.sn VINO are
40 loua in their professions of confidence
i ,he success of their party at the polls.
+ + i m onlv within the last few days that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-23

GEEMAN H
BERLIN Sept. 23.-Daring the last few
days the police selzed 1000 Socialis
prints and phamphlets. aF~e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-23

CAPE Town. %. Twelve hundred
Basutos attacked Mohalesheck on the goth
and 5000 attacked Mafeteng Sept. 2lst.
Fighting continued all day at both places.
The rebels were ultimately repulsed.
The casualties to the colonial forces are
not ysf known
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

BELLEFoNTE VS.. Snow SHoE.-A shoot
ing contest took place on The Fair Ground
on Friday last between expert marksmen
Of this place and Snow shoe. The follow
ing gentlemen camo from Snow Shoe
Messrs. John Uzslc, Alfred Lucas, John
Consoil, John Harm, Frank Bush, Philip
Crollman and Richard Gibbs. Messrs.
James Alexander and s. NJ. McMurtrie, Of
this place, engaged in the sport The dis
iance shot was ffty yards. The result was
favorable 70 Bellcfonte, Mr.. Alexander
making II inch string in three shots,
while Snow Shoes best was 81 inch
string in the same number Of shots.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26


A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION. We
learn from neighboring contemporary
that Hon. John Blair Linn, Of Bellefonte,
who has made many valuable contribu.
tions to the early history of Pennsylvania,
has sent TO the Maryland Historical Soci-
ETY. manuscript which that association
regards as the most valuable document IL
has received in many years. 1t is the pay
list of the regiments composing the famous
Maryland Line" at the time they we're
mustered out of service in August, 1888.
Unfortunately the hrst and second pages
Of the manuscript are missing, but the re-
naming pages contain the names Of over
fourteen hundred soldiers who survived
the war and we're mustered out. The pay
Of soldier at that time was $50 per
month. The Maryland historians have
never been able to find an authentic list
Of the private soldiers of the "I.ine," and
they regard this as a most interesting con-
tribution TO the Revolutionary records of
the State PhitiPsbaTg Journal
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

The Huntingdon Hor.iSv ssys conrt
Of young men OF that place while oa
along Crooked creek, Friday last. hun,
ing for muskrais, were surprised to 80.
a large pike jump from the water to ,h,
bank, a distance Of about FIVE fee, frog
the waterS edge. BY way OF CURIOSITY
they brought it TO town. measured ang
weighed it. Twenty one inches and 8
half was the measurement and it weigh.
ed two and one.half pounds. Il wa,
then returned TO the element in which
the finny tribe il wont to djsport. Il
was beauty. and it would have stood
a poor chance for It's life had it beet
legal TO take that species Of f,h at tbs
season.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

1t is difficult for people in Centre
county to realize the fact that the inhabi-
tants Of some parts of this world are starv-
ing Provisions all aboutus are so abund-
ant, cheap and good that all we have to do
is to step into a grocery store and we may
purchase not only the products Of this
county, but also those Of far distant lands.
While we have such groccrs as Secher &
Co., who always keep such large stock
Of the nccessaries of life on hand, there
seems to be no danger of famine.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

"A very pretty tale is told of very
poor man who, when Saturday night came
around, had but little meney with which
to buy provisions enough to last his family
until he could get some more This man
went straight to $. a. Brew & Sons store,
and returned laden with such a glorious
load of groceries, all of which he had
bought for his small amount of money,
that his family feasted through all that
week and had some to spare.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
Philadelphia Markets.


futtsuriTHiA, February p 7ss
hrmer feeling prevails in fnur. hHt there % n
alsenc, 81 activity. rslcs of .uh1 larfus NJ rHas8
extras Ai s. 5AaS Pennsy lsanta rHtfs family AZ q o.
a. Western 10. Do a. e. G8a ~ aua Tafsats 90.
other high gf-des st = .5adsz5.
Wheat T. iu fair requost anl r. higher >E'os n %
lertsd ~ sl-8ifa l4i PeuusN lsauis rsi 'rl.s al
soutbcTn amber At slh2iz. and 30 . rcd. r'rvair.E
slln. Al thc ol~B board. hrst call Hu"' la'.1'
April. sold At 81 ali $50 wss bd ST. THtru.-
s-5os, ior March sisli f1r Aufil. and 81 Ga Hr
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Considerable moving around has been
going on this week, on the corner Of High
and Water streets, near the creek. Mr..
Erhard moved his boot and shoe shop one
foot further up the street, and Mr.. Charles
Glenn is about moving his photograph gall
lery further down Water street. All this
is because Mr.. James Harris intends erect
ing store room and Messrs Williams
Brothers will build paint shop on the
site thus vacated.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
NetC Advertisements.
Auditors Notice.
I the matter of the Estate OF SA-

y The matter OF the Estate OF SA-
= RAN ZIMMERMAN. deceased.
THE undersigned, ga auditor appointed by the W
phans' Curt ~ Ceatfe cepnty a. make distfihunoa
of The money paid intp Court of satd estate 10 ana
among the parties legally entitled thereto uiil ateaa
% ths duties OF his appointment at his afce IN Belle
fonte. Pa. en- FRIDAY. the 18th dHs of March. 1850
e 10 o'coek A. NJ where III parties interested VII
please attend. W. 4. MORRISON,
iAat Auditor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Rev. William Laurie, of this place,
has been absent for the past week attend
ing to the business affairs of his deceased
brelber Last Sunday Rev Sherrard, of
Mifllin, preached in Rev. Laurie's pulpit.
Both his morning and evening discourse
were much enjoyed by his auditors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
DEATHS.

NORrH.-In Reliefonts. on THURSDAY. February w.
lsso. # osncrr Mrs EliEalsth North. aged ~ ycao
months and dsys
fuREY.-At neliesonte. Thnruiav. February lah
William Fsrey, aged 20 years aud . days.
tAx0N.-0n The iesh ~ February. lSSo ai the res
aenoe of her son-iB-lAw, Mr.. Prank De Arnit A.
teona. IA. Mrs Harriet Saxon, Agel ahpnt g. ycsr
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

The meeting of the Addisonian Club
on Saturday evening was much tho same
as on the Saturday evening before, only n
little more so. 1t was brief and uninter-
esting, owing to tho inexplicablc absence Of
most of the gentlemen who had been ap-
pointed on literary exercises.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Music AT MILEsBURo.-The small but
important village Of Milesburg-so beauti-
ful for location and 80 blessed with a
cultivated population--has Of late added
TO its fame and a;iractiveness by appearing
before the world as a student Of the musi.
cal art. The entertainment which took
place on Saturday evening last was an
honor to Milesburg, and was attended by
an audience large in numbers and deeply
apprcciaiive. A dozen or more Of the
beauK and bellies Of Belefonte were present.
prominent among the former being Mr.
Frank Keller, Mr.. Schroeder, and Mr.. T.
Longwell. Mr.. Keller, having high musi-
cal abilities, Of course, took a prominent
part in the exercises, rendering two selec-
lions with great effect. Others who took
prominent parts in solos or duets, are Mrs.
Eddy, Misses Crawford and Campbell, Mr..
Eddy and Mr. +. Noll The latter espe-
cially We heard spoken of with praise.
There were others who did equally well
and deserve special mention, but we do
not know their names.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

SUsDAY-scnooL CoSvESTfos.--A con-
vention for the prosecution OF Sunday
school work was held In the Lutheran
church at Aaronsburg on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday of last week, and as
desire was expressed TO have an outline Of
the exercises appear in all the county
papers, we publish it this week. The Off
GERS of the Association were not present ut
the proper time for opening the conven-
tom so b. o. Deininger, Esq, was elected
temporary President and Mr.. j. H. Van
Ormer, Secretary pro tenn. Austin Cur
tin, Esq, the permanent President, soon
appeared, and after addressing the convcn-
tion in fclieitous remarks, took the chair
and presided over the further deliberations.
The following is an outline Of the proceed
ings, which were of great and lasting
benefit both 10 those who participated in
and those who listened to the exercises:
Are Sunday-school conventions Of any
use?
Objects Of Sunday y-school instruction.
Duties of parents to Sunday schools.
Duties of Sunday-school superintend-
cnts to their schools.
Duties OF Sunday scholars to
superintendent and trnchers.
The use of the Bible in the family.
How to increase interest Of parents
and other adults.
3 The best way TO become interested in
the study Of the Bible.
The duty Of the church TO the Sunday
school.
10 Defects in Sunday-school work
II Influence of Sunday school work.
Miss Puella Dornhluzer was present and
read al essay on "The Field and how 10
Cultivate It," which was much admired.
The following resolutions were also
adopted
Resotued, |. That we tender vote of
thanks To- the people of Aaronsburg, for
their kindness and generous hospitality
which has been shown during the conycn-
ton.
2. That vote Of thanks be rendered the
Lutheran congregation for the Use Of their
church.
3. That the choir be sincerely thanked
for excellent music rendered.
1. That an abstract of the proceedings
be published in all the paper. OF the county
Before the convention closed, President
Curtin returned the thanks of the conycn-
tion TO the people Of Aaronsburg Tor their
hospitality which was responded to by
Rev. John Tomlinson. Rev. W. r. Whit.
l.. IL
diction.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

To buy or not TO buy ? that's the
question. And after you've concluded to
buy, the next most important thing is to
find out where to buy cheapest. IA far as
groceries are concerned this is not diff
cult matter to decide. Sechler's grocery
store is now and ever has been u iavorite
place with Centre county people.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Mrs. Sarah Watkins, living Ia r,
18th ward, Pittsburc, has jus, rece.rl
information that sLe has fallen het a.
bali OF the estate Of her mother IN In
land, which is estimated 10 be wo-t
from slJ0.OO0 to 10000. Her otr
brother. younger than her,.lL w..
share the estate with her. Mr.. Va
kins now keeps small millinery .tos
but before her husband death in u.
adelphia four years ago he was in sas
ent circumstauces.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

We have noticed our friend Major
George d. Pifer, on our streets for several
days past. Maj. Pifcr is engaged in the
wholesale notion trade, with the house Of
Messrs. Jones. Hoar X Co., of Philadelphia,
one of the most reliable business firms in
that city. As the Major has plenty Of
friends, he has also plenty of customers,
and no doubt supplies their wants in the
best possible manner.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

The PhiliPsburg journal says that
stockholders Of the Lewisburg, Centre and
Spruce Creek Railroad are notified that If
they present their certificates Of stock 10
james Il. Mcclure, 233 South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, on or before April lst
next, they will receive full paid certificates
Of capital stock in the Lewisburg & Ty-
rome Railroad Company, in the proportion
Of one share of the Lewisburg & Tyrone
Railroad stock for two shares Of the Lew.
isburg, Centre * Spruce Creek Railroad
stock.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

The Bellefonte band played several
enjoyable selections for Hon. Clinton
Lloyd's lecture on Tuesday night, and after
the sweet sounds had died away on the
air very fair audience gathered IN the
Court House. The lecture was much en-
joyed, as the subject was one of great in
terest TO a very large number Of our COM
munity and delivered in the speakers best
manner. We hope the Post was financial
ly benefited.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

On Wednesday night OF last week n
blast of wind which swept through Frank
Green's drug store closed the door leading
from his store into the Bush House with
great violence, shattering the glass In the
upper portion. As Frank was just having
some pretty lettering put on the glass, the
loss was the more aggravating.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
Provision Market.
Corrected weekly Iy Harper Brother,
MARRIAGES.

Hohrs0N-THoMfSOS- Martha TuruHr,
February lsih. by Rev RapeS Italn!ll. J.. q
james A. Thompson, NJ. n. of sncw Shoe to Me-
Nora VI daughter of John I Thompson, Esl-
Martha Furnace
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

4 WORTHY LADY GoSE.-Mrs. Eliza
beth North, an aged and very worthy lady,
died on Thursday last at the residence Of
her daughter, Mrs Mary Undercoffler,
near this place. Mrs. Frederick Smith, of
this place, is also daughter. If Mrs
North had survived until the lsth of July
next she would have been eighty years of
age. Cancer Is said TO have been the
cause of her death. With Mrs. North E
death ended the life of lady of many
Christian virtues and utmost consistency.
She seemed to be rich embodiment of
Christian graces. AS the weight of years
increased, her faith grew stronger, her
life more peaceful. Although up to the
time Of her death she possessed Rs much
energy a. people generally do in their
prime, yet her presence was so pure, so
elevating that Il seemed like 4 breath from
Heaven. To the little Baptist congrega-
tion Of this place she was indeed mother,
and "Moiber North" was the name by
which she was generally known. Her
funeral took place on Saturday afternoon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Mr.. Israel Sternberg, OF this Office,
owns a book Of poems printed in Philadcl-
phia in the year MDCCLXXH Q772) by
John Dunlap, whose establishment was on
Market street. 1t is entitled Poems on
Several Occasions, with Some other Com.
positions, by Nathaniel Evans, a. NJ, late
Missionary (appointed by the Society for
Propagating the Gospel) for Gloucester
County, in New jersey and Chaplain to
the Lord Viscount Kilmorey, of the King.
dom Of Ireland. 1t is quite an interesting
relic of one hundred and eight years ago.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
-Mcssrs. J. r. * C. T. Alexander hav

--Mcssrs. J. r. * G. T. Alexander have
leased the first floor and basement Of the
Republican building with view Of estab-
fishing an agricultural implement ware
house, seed store and dealers in grain,
plaster, &c, in addition to their already
well established coal and lime trade. They
will erect q grain elevator at their coal
yard, and pay the highest cash prices for
grain. The firm name will be changed to
that of Alexander & Co, with our fellow
townsman VIM. shortldge as general
manager. This will be welcome news to
the farmers Of Centre county, who enter
tain the highest opinions Of Mr.. Short
lidge's fairness and business capacity, and
it ia safc to predict live and successful
business under the management Of tho
above enterprising gentlemen.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
A Card.

BELLEToNTE, Feb. Is, 1880.
All those indebted to me will please call
and settle up, and all those having claims
against me will please present them for
payment as my books must be closed.
Respectfully,
s-4t j. NEWMAN, JR.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

A SLIGHT CHANGE ~ THE GOVERN
HENT OF THE Y. VI. c. 4. LIBEARY.-
The desire to give the very largest number
Of persons possible the great advantages Of
the Y. VI. c. a. library, induced the E&-
ecutive Committee, at lis last meeting, TO
inaugurste a slight change in it, manage
ment. Although the "small boys" have
taken advantage Of the privileges of the
reading room and have congregated there
nightly in large numbers, another and
older element Of persons who should take
advantage OF it have neglected to do so.
Hcnccforth--commencing next Monday
the large audience room Of the Association
will be well-ligh;ed and heated and thrown
open 10 the public for reading room pur-
poses every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday evening. Tho small boys
will be kept in their own room, while
those who desire to read in silence may
room. The surroundings Of the audience
room, with its pretty carpet, tasteful pic
tures, &c, arc such g. 20 make il a most
desirable place for reading. The hours
will be from 10 10, and the visitor may
secure his book Of the librarian who will
constantly be on hand in the boys room.
In no case may a book be taken from the
building This offer is only made for the
first four evenings OF the week, the room
being otherwise occupied on Friday and
Saturday evenings. All are invited and
IL Is hoped that many will take advantage
OF this privilege.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Newman has moved his tailoring O.
iablishment to the "Bee Hive" store. Go
there and get good itting sui, made at
the lowest cash prices. 0-tf
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26
Thursday Morning, February 26, 1880.

Correspondents, containing important news, solicit
cd rom any part of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real Of the
writer,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

AS a gentleman was passing the pub
lic school building, on Allegheny street on
Monday morning, some little time before
eight o'clock, young urchn who was
gracefully reclining against the palings
and pensively looking up at the windows,
accosted him as follows "Say, Mister, IL
school tooken up or is 1t too soon 2' He
was informed that II was somewhat early
yet, and further, that there would be no
school that day as Il was kept as- Washing.
tons birthday. Whereupon the young
scion Of noble house burst into loud
laugh and pointed the Juvenile finger of
scorn at his sage informant. The gentle
man gravely assured him 1t was so and
asked him If he did moi know who George
Washington was. "0f course, do" re-
piled the future president Of the United
States "but he can't have no birthday.
He's dead Pondcring deeply upon this
intelligence the instructor OF youth passed
on a sadder but visor man.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

About fifteen hundred miners are now
on a strike in Houtzdale, Clearfeld
county, and a rather deplorablc state OF
affairs Is existing there. Two murders
have recently been committed, the details
of which do not form pleasant or profta-
bic reading. II is thought the miners will
soon resume work at the former wages of
fifty cents per ton, which we hope will
prove true.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

AT HOME IN A H0TEL.-HHorne Sweet
Home" are words which have been given
TO poetry and sung in song because Of their
pleasant associations. To humanity and
to brute creation that spot called home
is the dearest place on earth. Yet how
many there are who know not the pleas
ures Of home How many others there
are who know and appreciate It's delights,
and for that reason are 10th to leave IL to
encounter the cold hospitality and stif
formnlity which envelopes the sojourner,
the moment he enters hotel. Visitors in
Bellefonte find this great want dissipated
in the Bush House. They find it the one
place outside of their homcs, which
they long have sought and sighed because
they found it not. 1t is large hotel with
vast capacity Of accommodation. The
rooms are large, airy and well furnished,
just such as are pleasant for II family to
live in, and give abundant space TO agents
and the travelling public generally TO stow
away their baggage and stretch themselves
for good nights rest. Farmers are cor
daily welcomed. All farmers have, or
they ought to have pleasant homes, and
will find this hotel a delightful place to
stop. They are given this superior ac-
commodation at reasonable rates, and their
greatest surprise will be at the moderation
of their bill. Since the new proprietor
came into control carpenters and paper
hangers have been busily employed in
ornamenting the interior, and those who
have not recently entered the hotel will
find it much improved.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

The Williamsport Gazette and Buiie-
tin gives the following interesting psrtic-
ulars of the Sturdevsnt-Sayre wedding
which we had the pleasure of alluding to
last week
An enjoyable party assembled at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. james Sayrc, AL
mond street, on Wednesday morning last,
TO witness the marriage ceremony of their
daughter Carrie, TO Mr.. 4. NJ. Sturdevant,
of Philips0urg, Centre county. Promptly
at 10 o'clock the bridal party appeared,
when the ceremony was performed, by
Rev. John Burrows, pastor Of tho Third
Presbyterian church. Heartfelt congratu-
lations were then received, after which
choice refreshments were served. The es-
TEEN of many friends were expressed BY
beautiful and valuable presents. William
sport is losing daughter most highly
gifted and accomplished, most warmly
loved and admired by all, but while all
deplore tho loss it is felt she will ndorn a
brighter, and make radiant the home and
life of her estimable husband twho has
the best wishes of many sincere friends in
this city, Rs she has the home Of her
parents, and the many homes where her
presence has been n ray Of sunlight. May
the evergreen which 50 gracefully orna-
menied the rooms of the cottage be m ON &.
blem OF many years o! abiding JOY ~ the
hearts no more twain, but one.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

"A church festival will be given in the
basement of the NJ. K. church, this place,
on Friday and Saturday next There will
be the usual bill-of-fare for dinner and
supper, and no other church can furnish a
greater number of pretty girls to serve Il in
a charming manner. The Methodist con-
gregation are worthy of support in all
their efforts to improve the condition Of
their finances, and we hope they will be
literally patronized
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

FoR FISHERMEN. Notice is given that
Mr.. John A. Wagner, OF this place, has
been appointed double-extraordinar
chief fsh warden for Centre county, and
will Immediately proceed TO take under his
care and protection all the inhabitants of
our mountain streams. Henceforth all
who dare, at unlawful hours, molest or
make afrsid'any Of the aforesaid deniEens
of the water, will be pounced upon and
summsrily dealt with by John. Then let
no angler restrict the fsh's playful leap
after fly or a worm by placing q hook
therein, and let no one, by seines, flsh
baskets, nets or any such device, curb the
natural powers or restrain the habitual
roamings Of this gracefal wAtery tribe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

MONDAY, January 8, lss0.--our stock
Of woolens for the spring and summer
season Of 1880 just received. Leave your
order now. Respectfully,
MONTGOMERY & Go T,ilor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

LIST OF JUEoEs.-The following H.,
Grand and Traverse jurors have alre,a
been drawn for the regular April term =
Court, commencing Monday, April 2c
1880:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-26

Walter Zeigler, Esq., has disposed of
his fine drug store to Mr.. John p. Paris,
Of the former hard ware firm of Harris Bros