Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-19

1
in this place on Mondey last, and de-
livered quite brilliant speech during the
course of the evenings exercises
MIR. Wilbur Maln and family are at
home again after two weeks absence in
Chester county.
Miss Clark, of Iowa City, Iowa, is
visiting Miss Nellie Boal, of this place.
For the benefit of the gentlemen we would
remind them that although western lands
are plentiful and cheap, western young
ladies are rare and at a premium in the
matrimonial market. They are both con-
sidered iudicious investments.
Mrs. james Hastings and family, of
Pittsburg, spent few days of last week at
the residence of Col. ID. H. Hastings, of
this place
Miss Eflie Straub, of this place, started
last week to visit friends in Salona, Clinton
county.
MIR. Linn Harris was at home last
week from Houtzdale, where he has for
\ soLhe tlLne Deen employed.
| Rev. Mr.. Clark, of Shamokin, who
came with the excursion from Lock Haven
last week to attend the Murphy meetings,
preached in Humes' Hall to the Presby-
terian congregation, last Sunday morning
All who heard Mr.. Clark were delighted
with the discourse. The gentleman's ges-
lures are graceful and elegant and his man
ner quite impressive.
Rev Mr.. Lafferty, former rector of
the Protestant Episcopal church, this place,
but now chaplain in the regular army
located in Texas, was in town last Sunday
and preached to his old congregation both
morning and evening. OF course, it was
very pleasant to the many friends of the
reverend gentleman to listen again to
the words of exhortation that fell from his
lips.
Miss Schroyer, of Lewisburg who has
been visiting at the residence of Mr.
Harper, in this place, departed for home
on Monday.
Mr.. John Hibler has been spending
few days in Penns Valley, enjoying the
pleasant society Of Mr., j. VI. Duncan.
Mr.. George Weaver, of this place,
who has recently been employed as brake
man on the Bellefonte and Snow Shoe
railroad, met with a painful accident last
Monday morning. A red-hot cinder from
the engine lodged in his right eye, burning
it severely. He is under the care of DR..
Dobbins, and is doing as we'll as can be
expected.
The Williams Brothers, of this place,
recently closed contract for painting sew
eral houses in Altoona. Messrs. II. a
Williams and Robert Irwin are now in
that city beginning the work upon the
contract.
DR.. Airport, of Philipsburg, has
moved into his new residence.
Francis Murphy attended camp
meeting at Silver Lake, n. Y, last Sun
day.
Miss Mary schrom, of this place, who
has been attending Prot Gramleys school,
in Rebersburg, returned home on Monday
Miss Celia Montgomery has returned
home from her visit in Philipsburg, after
a protracted absence.
Mrs. Byxbe, wife OF the genial fore
man of the Belcfonte Republican, arrived
in town last week and is now staying with
her husband at Mr.. Samuel Fosters pleas
ant boarding house on Water street
Smoke Harry Green's cigars.
Miss Bender, of York, Pa, has been
visiting for some time at the residence OF
our respected citizen, Mr. Banjamin Tyson.
Mr.. Oscar Smith, of this place, de-
parted on Saturday for brief visit in
Watsontown.
Miss Lizzie Shortlidge, daughter of
Colonel William Shortlidge of this place,
has been entertaining Miss Bella and Miss
Marian Shortlidge, the latter a daughter
and the former a cousin of Prof Shortlidge,
President of State College.
Mr.. james Montgomery, Of Mann's
Axe Works, has returned home after a
long business tour in the South
Gen J. S. Brisbin and lady and ]. l..
Spanglcr, Esq, were registered at the
Girard Hotel, Philadelphia, on Tuesday.
Mr.. james Laurie, son of Rev. Will
liam Laurie, is now a clerk in Mr.. Harry
Hicks hardware store.
Mr.. Frank Crosthwaitc, is at home
after prolonged absence. He is at pres
ent holding a profitable position as tele-
graph operator on the Northern Central
railroad
MIR. BENZ. Schroyer arrived home on
Tuesday evening to spend weeks vaca-
tIon. His many friends will be pleased to
| am hftn