Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-07-28
Local Department.

DO not forget Levin, of the Philadel.
phia Branch Give him call, and be
convinced that you can buy fine clothing
at lower prices than at any other store in
Bellefonte.
We have been requested by Mr.. Jas.
A. McClain to say that the report that he
is no longer candidate for Register is
not correct He is still in the field. See
his card in another column.
The Logan Hose company has received
an invitation from the Independence Fire
Engine company, Of Shamokin, TO attend
firemen's picnic and parade at that place
on the 18th and Goth of August.
"A sign suspended in front Of the new
building of the Brown brothers, on Bishop
street, informs the public that furniture
store will be opened there by a. j. Brown
* Co., on the 10Th of August. Every one
will wish the firm success in this new en-
terprise.
Tho much abused water melon made
its appearance in our market last week.
People talk about "cholera boombshells, "
etc, but they will nevertheless eat water
melons, and when eaten in moderation it
is very seldom that they do injury to any
one. This, at least, is our experience.
Mr.. J. Gibson Packer, son of Mr..
Job Packer, of Curtin township, gradual
ed with the first honors at the recent com
mencement of the Pittsburgh High School.
His Grafton on the occasion is highly COM
mended by the Pittsburgh Post. We are
glad to hear Of the success Of this Centre
county boy and hope that in the battle of
life he will achieve still higher honors.
When person goes to q store to pur.
chase supplies for the family, it is always
a pleasure to find fresh and pure groceries
for sale. Where such are to be found you
will always see n rush Of business. This
is the case at the store of Sechler & Co
They keep the best Of everything in which
they deal, and no one is ever deceived or
disappointed in the goods bought at their
establishment. Make a note of this fact.
The annual Harvest Home Of the
farmers Of Nittany valley was held at
Clintondale on last Saturday, and very
large number of persons were present.
Col. Victor f. Piolette was the orator of
the occasion, and his speech was of special
interest to the many farmers present.
Music was furnished by that fine musical
organization, the Zion Cornet Band, and
the day was passed in very pleasant
manner.
We are requested TO announce that
Messrs. Bonbright and Mcdowell, grad
uates of the National School of Elocuton
and oratory, of Philadelphia, will give
classical and Numerous entertainment, con-
sisting of readings and recitations from
poets and popular authors, at the Bush
House on tomorrow friday evening.
Admission will be twenty-five cents. This
will undoubted be a delightful entertain
ment, and should attract large audience.
We forgot last week to notice the
change that has taken place in the man
agement Of our sprightly county contem.
porary, the Philipsburg Journal. Mr..
Bender, who for the past four years has so
admirably filed the position of editor and
publisher of the Journal has retired and is
succeeded by w. T. Bair Mr.. Bair has
been connected with the paper for some
time past, and promises TO be worthy
successor to the retiring editor. The Jour
nal is an excellent local paper, devoted to
the business and social interests of the
community in which 1t Is published, and
deserves liberal support.
On last Thursday morning, between
the hours Of one and two O'Clock, an at
tempt was made by party of burglars to
rob the store Of Mr.. Thomas Boggs, at
Milesburg. They had already effected an
entrance 70 the store room by removing
the front door, but were frightened from
the premises before they succeeded in Sc
curing any of the valuables they were
after. They were not quiet enough in
their operations and aroused family that
lives within few doors Of the store. An
alarm was Immediately given and the
rascals made hasty retreat.