Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-13
Local Department..

Read carefully the "Sherit's Sales, ~
which are printed elsewhere in this issue
Tho most pleasing sight this cold
weather is glance at the warm clothing
in the Philadelphia Branch.
The money appropriated by the State
to the public schools of this county, during
the year 1880, amounted to S9,97s 50.
Harry Green's cigar counter in F. L.
Green's drug store is becoming favorite
resort with those who love good cigar.
The DEMOCRAT is extremely grateful
to the Philipsburg journal and the Clin-
ton Republican for recent complimentary
notices.
Daily meetings are being held in the
NJ +. church of MlesburG and unusual
interest is manifested. Rev. j. a. Wood
cock is the pastor.
A new Lutheran church ediiice is to
be erected in Millheim. Mr.. Jonathan
Harter, of that place, has subscribed 81 600
to theenterprize.
We publish, every week, comments on
the International Lessons. They will
prove an aid to our readers in preparing
their Sabbath-school lessons.
"A musical convention, conducted by
A. J. Swsrtz, Esq, of Spring township, is
nowin progress in the Presbyterian church
near Zion. 1t will close on Saturday even
ing.
The Pennsylvania railroad pay train
arrived in town on Tuesday afternoon,
causing smile of joy to ripple over the
countenances Of the employees around the
depot.
The Bellefonte Jubilee Singers color
ed) gave concert in Snow Shoe on
Thursday evening. The organization con-
sists Of i've artists, three male and two
female.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society met last Friday night at the resi-
dence of Mrs, Mamie Orbison, on Spring
street. A full list of officers for the en-
suing term were elected.
"A crazy fellow named Ulrich recently
attempted to shoot Mrs. Noyes, wife Of
the late State Treasurer He also threat
ened to shoot several other persons. For
tunately he failed in his attempt and IS
now in jail at Lock Haven
Tho following officers were recently
elected by the !. NJ. c. a. Of Centre Hall;
President, 4. d. Ross Vice President,
Samuel Krumrine; Secretary, William
Kurt; Treasurer, Michael Dersiine.
The communications from our CORES
pondents at Spring Mills and Pleasant
Gap, this week, form interesting and val
liable additions to our supply Of local news.
We shall always be pleased to hear from
them.
Read the communication entitled
Familiarity" from the pen Of "NGcE''
on another page. Two articles entitled
"Christmas" and Swearing OF, by the
same writer, appeared last week. lie
wields facile pen.
The Altoona Tribune moved into a
new building last Friday. 1t speaks OF
the now edfce as an "imposing structure
from which We may conclude that the
change is for the better and an evidence oi
continued prosperity.
The winter session Of the Convscatior
of Williamsport, OF which the EpiscoPa
church in this place is part, assembled il
Trinity church, Williamsport, on Tuesday
evening. Delegates from Bellefontc and
Philipsbuig were present.
Owing 10 some trouble in the heating
apparatus Of the Public School building
the schools did not begin last Monday, ans
teachers and scholars are enjoying another
weeks vacation. The schools will oper
again next Monday morning
The Reformed congregation, Of thi
place, have secured the Y. NJ. c. a. room
in which to hold their church services un
til their new edifce is completed 1t vii
be a pleasant place for the Reformed con
gregation and will not interfere with an,
OF the regular Association meetings.
The Osceola Rsrsii'e now sounds q
deep and loud that its echo can be hear
in the thriving town Of Houtzdale Las
week II appeared with the fourishiug It'll
"Osceota Rereiite and Houfsiais Echoes.
With its added title, extended innuonc
and increased importance I. will be a wei
come visitor.
The National and State legislature
both being in session now should furnis
enough law for the proper eontrol'of ou
civil AFFAIR.". Every man should make 1t
Law unto himself to purchase the article
he needs in the grocery line at $. a. Bre'
* Sons store. That cstabishment Is a.
ways supplied with full stock Of ligh