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If I Among the country newspapers of America the Bedford Gazette is a York BEDFORD GAZETTE The Gazette has the a bona fide subscripiioa list In he county. VOLUME 107, NO. II BEDFORD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1912 COUNTY J8TITUTE Excellent Instructors and Evening Entertainments for the 58TH ANNUAL I Of the Teachers of Bedford County-- Two Lectures and two Concerts-December 16-2O. The, Bedford County Teachers' Institute will be- heid in the High ESTABLISHED IN 1805 in School Auditorium December 16-20, 1912. The instructors are Prof.

P. M. Harbold, Principal of Millersville State Normal School; Dr. George Leslie Omwake, President of Ursinus College, Collegeville, and Dr. A.

S. Mackenzie, Author and Institute Lecturer, Lexington, Ky. Teachers may register in the office of the Superintendent Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a. m. Saturday, December 14, and each day of Institute Week the chart of seats will be open Drug Store, 8:30 lor the remaining teachers and the public.

No single tickets will be sold before noon Monday, December 16. For evening entertainments there will be two concerts and two lectures. A synopsis of each entertainment follows: THE HARTFORDS. The Hartford Quartet was organized and coached by Ralph Danbar. who- for years has been tdenttfled famous Dun bar ana Bell Ringers and who is e'n- tlre time to company organizing.

No quartet which" he has organized has ever gone out that has failed to reflect Credit upon Mr. Dunbar's genius and Ibllity. The program of the Hartfords Is clear cat. at times indulging In the Bong, yell and action of the athletic field and at other moments picturing the Informal but more serious gathering at the fraternity house and finally closing with an exceptionally bright captivating little eketch written especially for this company called "College Days." Monday evening, December 16. LEE FRANCIS LYBARGER.

On the western Chautauquas within the past three years Lee Francis Lybarger appeared on the same programs with Congressman Duncan McKinley and Hon. William Jennings Bryan, Both men were In his audience and declared his lecture to be excellent He spoke on the "Power of the Trusts." Mr. McKinley, of course, is a Republican and Mr. Bryan a Democrat, and yet both were equally enthusiastic in their praise of the merits of his work. Mr.

Lybarger is an orator rather BOARD OF TRADE MEETING Matters of Importance Considered on Tuesday Evening. At the regular meeting of the Board of Trade Tuesday evening a petition from citizens of Colerain, Snake 'Spring and Bedford Townships requesting co-operation in a movement to have the Narrows road changed was read. road at present is so located and with such ieavy grades as to be nearly useless for hauling purposes to the farmers of the townships petitioning for the change and it is to the interest of business man in Bedford to do what he can to secure the change in this road. A committee was appointed to meet the supervisors of the different townships and offer them any assistance necessary to secure the new road, Jo. W.

Tate, on behalf of the Tate estate, "offered free all land required to make the new road. The matter of hitching posts and a place to tie horses for use of farmers and others was discussed Und a committee appointed with instructions to secure a suitable place at once. On Tuesday next the Board will meet the County Commissioners in regard to the building of the Juliana Street bridge. Officers were nominated, who will be elected at the January meeting. The business men of our town should take a more active interest in the affairs of the Board of Trade.

The remark, What have they done? is heard on the streets at times, but the person who does the talking rarely stops to ask himself, "What have I done to help them do something?" It is time that we wake up. FRUITGROWERS Council Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held last Monday evening with members Hold Sixth Annual Meeting County Association of present. Bills to the amount of $301,64 were approved for payment. Treasurer Davidson reported $38.50 received during November; paid out, borough fund, water fund, balance in water fund, borough fund, Burgess Corle reported three arrests and. $24.20 licenses and fines collected during October and one arrest and $5 fine and 50 cents license fee for Elmer E.

Corle" was appointed policeman and 'health officer for the month of December; 'j-xie ordinance relative to cement pavements adopted by Council at its November meeting, was returned without the approval. Bor- ough Solicitor was directed fo- prepare and submit to Councii''at its next meeting another ordinance relative to cement pavements. DISPLAY OF FINE APPLES Helpful Talks Delivered by Competent Speakers--Officers Elected-Display Apples Sold. The sixth annual meeting of the Fruit Growers' Association of Bedford County convened in the Court House Tuesday afternoon. The session was opened with prayer by Rev.

J. Albert Eyler, after which the address of the President, A. C. Richards, was delivered. In his remarks Mr.

Richards pointed out the necessity of awaking to the opportunti- ties that present themselves and not merely rely upon the name "Bedford County" fruit. A nice profit has been returned to the producer who has shipped fruit in good shape, hence the necessity of making shipments true to standards. The crop in the county was short, hence the short display. There is always a demand for first-class fruit and we must meet this demand. The Care and Training of the Tree was the topic taken up by Prof.

E. Lake, Assistant U. S. Pomologist, Washington, D. C.

He told of the planting 'oi an orchard in West Virginia in very stony soil. The holes were dug and the roots cut back to four inches and dipped in clay mud. After the trees were set the earth was tramped close to the roots. The trees were cut back to 16 or 18 inches. The next year they were pruned to three limbs to form the top of the tree.

The speaker, in response tb a query, said fall-planting is decidedly preferable to spring, and also advocated the use of one year old trees. W. J. Lewis of Pittston then took up the topic--Sod Mulch vs. Cultivation for Apples.

In the course of his remarks he said, we must store up water by some process and sod is nature's method; cultivation is man's. The sod mulch is the cheaper. Grow clover and timothy and mow several times a year, depending upon conditions. A home-made fertilizer made as follows was recommended for orchards: 400 Ibs. nitrate of soda, 400 Ibs.

muriate of potash, 400 Ibs. Miss some ti phia. winter. Mr. tsitor of this Mr.

Mrs. Chad Fatally Burned Thursday afternoon, November 21, David," the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Swails, of Saxton, met with an accident which caused his death the following Friday. The mother had left the house to get a bucket of water, and during her brief absence, the little fellow began playing with fire from the stove.

In some way his clothing caught fire and before help could be secured, most of his clothing was burned. Medical assistance was given the child as soon as possible, but the severeness of the burns could not be overcome and he died Friday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, November 24, by Rev. George Leidy. Interment was made in the Odd Fellow Cemetery, Saxton.

Fifth Anniversary Last Sunday special services were held in St. John's Reformed Church in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. J. Albert Eyler. In the morning Rev.

E. A. G. Hermann of Cessna preached a strong, helpful sermon and baptized the infant son of Rev. and Mrs.

ground bone and 800 Ibs. South Carolina roelc Sow 1 broadcast, 1000 pounds to the Frequent pruning twas recommended so as to avoid" too great a shock at one time. A tree lowheaded may 1 be more easily and more cheaply sprayed, and picking from such trees is much easier. Tuesday Evening- The lecture by Prof. Lake, an Assistant Pomologist in the Department of Agriculture, Washington, was interesting and instructive.

A demonstration in packing apples wrapped in paper in boxes was made by Mr. Lewis, which was instructive, the accompanying remarks pointing out the advantages of fruit thus prepared for market. In the talk that followed, by Prof. Lake, on The Importance of Packing and Packages, he cited the fact that 9 0 of the tenement dwellers buy their apples by the quarter peck, while many others will pay 20 cents per dozen for choice fruit. If you will display a fair sample of your apples in an unbroken package in a fancy fruit store, displaying your name and seal, it will bring you orders, but a brand on the barrel or box should be a guarantee of the contents.

Mr. Richards made an argument for specializing in growing fruit and Mr. Weber told of the success of the growers of West Virginia who are specializing. Mr. Tyson, discussing Methods of Orchard Culture, advocated the here.

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on Tuesday. Mr. Eyler. At this service two infants I use of tn double action disc. As were baptized by Rev.

Eyler. In the I soon as possible in the spring the evening the Anniversary sermon was preached by the pastor who gave an account of the work done during the past five years. Among the statistics the following were noted: Baptisms 69, marriages 49, funerals 57, new members received 124, lost by death, removal and erasure 73; net gain 51. Expended for benevolence $2,292, for congregational purposes $11,198. ground should be gone over one way, then cross harrow, then diagonally one way, then diagonally the other Beegle, North Thomas Street.

way; then harrow with an 11-foot After spending two months with PERSONAL NOTES Who Move Hither and Thithe in This Busy World. Corle H. Smith made a busi to Pittsburgh this week. Jessie Barclay is spending me with friends in Philadel Nancy Schell left this week rida, where she will spend the Margaret Plank has returned rom a visit with relatives in wn. A.

Bgolf was a business in Philadelphia the early par vfLlr John A. Cessna is spending sk with relatives and friends "3LV UL. George M. Over of Woodbury ip was transacting business in JMonday. Jane M.

Kerr is visiting and relatives at Atlantic City iladelphia. A. K. Conway and Mrs. Espy of Cumberland, spent Satur friends in Bedford.

Harry E. Miller, who is em in Johnstown, spent Thanks- Day at his home Job Walter of near Cessna ong last Friday's Bedford vis- CetllGjTS OUT W. R. O'Neal left Wednesday mball, where she wil tie winter among relatives. CarL Shriner of Toronto, Can.

55 Jessie Little of Elkins, visiting relatives and friends ind Mrs. J. R. Mardorff and more spent last week with in 'Pittsburgh and Browns- J. H.

Hafer left this week on aded trip. She will visit De- Chicago and places farther C. P. Calhoun of Altoona is a the home of her son, Mr. A.

Calhoun, North Richard ad Mrs. O. H. Irwin, of Hunt- spent Sunday with Dr. and 1 Enfleld, of West Pitt J.

Constance Tate and Miss Smith left for Philadelphia where they will spend the iarry Hann of Hagerstown, Bnt a few days this week at of Mr. W. W. Devore, near oseph Otto of Garrett was ome recently on account of jus illness of his father, Mr. s.

Wilson Claycomb of Oster- E. of Waterside ong yesterday's business vise. reorge H. Ranck, managing )f the Everett Republican, 3 time between trains in town lay. M.

Shaeffer of Ivyland, who ing a few days with relatives burg, was a Bedford visitor lay. icob Griffith of near Cessna guest of his son-in-law and Mr. and Mrs. A. D.

Bowers, day. harles Otto and Mrs. Harry" of Cumberland, were recent it the home of their brother, Otto. larry W. Hartley left last spend the winter at Atlan- in the employ of Mr.

Henry weler. Roy Cessna was in Pitts- ro days last week attending ention of tue Equitable Life Society, harles A. Wertz of. South 4fe MCUTinucn DD re lYiLNIIufo IN Dnlhr Town Talk and Neighborhood Notes Tersely Told MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST Gleaned From Various Sources- Little Points TMcked By Vigilant Reporters. John J.

Wertz of Cumberland Valley is seriously ill. Mr. Wertz is 84 years of age. In doing your Christmas shopping you cannot afford to fail to call at Mrs. Ella Gilchrist's store.

On account of the unusual demand upon our space this week some articles were cut down and others held over. A marriage license was issued in Cumberland this week to Guy Albertus Cook and Nita E. Shaffer, of Hyndman. There will be services at the Milligan's Cove Christian Church on Sunday, December 15. Charles C.

Sparks will officiate. The Ladies' Guild of the Lutheran Church will hold a handkerchief bazaar in the Sunday School room this (Friday) afternoon and evening. Dr. A. C.

Wolf has moved his offices from the Ridenour Block to rooms fitted up for the purpose adjoining his home, 136 West Pitt Street. P. A. Bellas of Schellsburg has arranged to exhibit Columbia grapho- phones, for which he has secured the agency, at Dull's drug store. See ad in this issue.

The friends of Charles Middleton, who had been confined to his home for a number of weeKs, were rejoiced at his being able to walk down street this week. The industrial edition of the Somerset Democrat issued last week is an excellent one and reflects credit upon the editor, Wilbur P. Cleaver, a former Bedford boy. A Christmas entertainment will be given in Assembly Hall by the pupils of the four primary grades Friday evening, December 13, at 7 3 0 o'clock. Admission 10 cents.

HIS FIRST DEER Charles Kiser Killed a Pronged Buck. Messrs. William H. Kiser, Cha Vv. Kiser and L.

M. Smith, fat! son and son-in-law, all of Wilk burg, arrived in Bedford Thanksj ing evening in their auto. They here at 8 a. m. Friday for 1 El vain 's, accompanied by fori Sheriff Dodson.

At 10:30, two i one-half hours after leaving Bedfc Charles Kiser shot and killed, the Mountain House, a four-pronj buck, weighing 200 pounds. returned to Bedford in their at and at 1:30 p. m. the deer was ha ing in the Union Garage, and happy hunters were resting in office of the Union Hotel. William Kiser, the father Charles, killed his first deer in Sn Shoe Mountain, near Bellefonte, 1908.

He hunted for ten days a shot gun before capturing his fi deer. But Charles Kiser, Wilh Kiser's big jovial boy, killed his ii deer in two and one-half hours at leaving Bedford. That's beatj Dad some. He used a Marlin ri The buck, when shot, was about yards from Charles, who fired one shot at him, the ball passi through the deer's heart and bo ihe buck ran nearly 60 yards aJ" the ball hit him. They say a calibre Marlin rifle will kill at a tance of four miles.

As the law a sportsman can kill but one deet season, Mr. Kiser wll have to till next year before shooting his ond buck. William Kiser, the father Charles, is a son of William Kis one of Bedford's business in the days of 1S50. He manuf. tured hats in one of the frame bai ings that stood where the Bro Building now stands.

Three buildings stood on that spot. was occupied by Mr. Harmon, smith, one by William and Campb Kiser, hatters, and the corner Jmi mg by Miss Margaret and Phoebe Fetterly, manteau and milliners. County never had a mr honorable and straightforward zen than William Kiser, Sr. He Bedford's first Republican oostnu ter.

William Kiser, when a be played shinney and town ball, we The Pennsylvania State Railroad to taffy parties, and dived in ihe Commission refused to grant a side- swimming holes with Cro to the petitioneis and citizsns )f Smith's Crossing, in a decision handed down on Monday of last week. Mrs. Harry Davis of South Bedford Township was brought home on Wednesday from a Pittsburg hospital, where she was taken for treatment. She was too ill to undergo an operation. Cnarles Bowers of Johnstown, Auditor for the National Radiator Company, formerly of Bedford, who was injured in the railroad wreck at Glen Loch Wednesday night of last week, has returned to work.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the 3hurch of God at Saxton will con- to hold market in Weaver's tore room each Saturday afternoon. During the holiday season they will have a fine display of fancy work. The Church of God at Coaldale losed a special meeting last Sunday jvening. Four members were fel- owshipped. The meeting was conducted by the pastor, Rev.

F. W. McGuire. A special meeting will begin at Saxton soon after Christmas. Invitations have been issued for he marriage of Miss Mary Bowles Galbreath of Baltimore lo Mr.

Archi- ald W. Archer of New York, on Wednesday morninir. DfiRernhfir is af- well, Albert Woods, Peeps man, Perry Washabaugh, a Bowman, Mose Lippel, Kiv Sam Jordan, Joe Kiser-, Jim Shin Billy Rush, Bill Shuck, Hyde'Lc-p Will Saupp, John Lessig, "1 terly. Billy Defibaugh, Geori, Ji linrgei-r John'-Kiser," and- other ford boys of long ago Mrs. Lewis Riley Mrs.

Margaret wife of Lew Riley, died at Thomas, W. Va Sa urday morning, November 23, 82 years, seven months and 24 daj Her first husband, Martin Foe died a number of years ago. She survived by her second tuisban three sons and three daughters! TT sons, Lucius E. and Augustus Foor reside in East Providen Township. The body was brought to Evere Monday evening, November 25, at interment was made in the Eve re Cemetery the following Tuesday.

Mrs. Sarali A. Detwiler A. Detwiler died at home Martinsburg, Blair Coant on Monday, December 2. She w.

born in the large stone house nor of Loysburg December 12, 1824, ar Mc- the of of One- eft- C. Mr. ty's big apple growers, spent a day in town this week. Miss Mildred Brown, principal of the school at Colver, Cambria County, spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss J. Constance Tate.

Messrs, L. A. and Blair Evans, of Altoona, are spending several days this week with the former's brother, Mr. J. E.

Evans, Hotel Waverly. Mrs. N. F. Shick and two children, of Williamsport, are visiting at the home of the former's father, Mr.

C. LEE FRANCIS LYBARGER. than an entertainer. He has rightly been styled a modern Patrick: Henry. He easily holds the rapt attention of vast audiences.

He has the magical power of word painting. Above all and 'as the basis of his work, Mr. Lybarger Is the typical "Man of Science." While Mr. Lybarger lectures extensively on such" subjects as "Land, Labor and Wealth," "The Tariff" and tke "Power of the Trusts," he also has equally interesting lectures on "How Napoleon Won," which Is on the psychology of greatness, and on "How to Be Happy," a lecture on the Jaws rf happiness, and other Mr. Lyoarger will lecture on "Land, Labor and Wealth," Tuesday evening, December 17.

(Continued on Sixth Page.) Mrs. Elizcbeth Gephart Elizabeth Gephart, widow of John Gephart, died at her home west of New Paris on November 26, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days. On December 27, 1849, she married John Gephart. To them were given three sons and four daughters. The following children survive: George B.

Gephart of New Paris, D. Ambrose of Canton, Mrs. George Berkebile of Johnstown, Mrs. James B. Stultz of New Paris and Mrs.

C. C. Cuppett of Washington, D. C. She became a member of the Evangelical Church at an early age and remained such till death.

The funeral services were conducted Thanksgiving morning by her former pastor, Rev. L. B. Rittenhouse. She was borne to her resting place in the Evangelical Cemetery at New Paris by four of her grandsons: William A.

Stultz, John Berkebile, Jesse Berkebile, Willard Berkebile and Herbert O. Mickel and Preston Blackburn who married granddaughters. Marriage Licenses Caj. Jesse dence and Irene Sigel of East Providence. John McKnight and Ele.e May Putt, of Saxton.

David S. Hershberger and Maud Steele, of Snake Spring Township. harrow that will reach under the trees which should be continued until July. Then prepare for the cover crop of cow peas. What is not sowed in cow peas should be sowed in crimson clover and vetch, and, sometime later, rye.

The cow peas should be rolled down before picking time. In the spring the cow peas should be (Continued on Fourth Page.) Mi's. Harvey Musser Mrs. Nora Catherine, wife of Harvey Musser, died at the Huntingdon Hospital on Monday, November 25, aged 24 years, two months and two days. She is survived by her husband and two small children.

The funeral services were held in the North Point Church Thursday morning, November 28, conducted by Revs. F. W. McGuire and W. W.

Willard. Interment was made at Du Vol's. Music was furnished by the Coaldale choir. Findlay, O. his grandfather, Mr.

Harrison Hartley, Master Colin Hartley returned to his home at York last Friday. Mrs. W. A. Cessna and daughter, Miss Reta, and Messrs.

Frank P. Shaffer and A. Pennell, of Rainsburg, were Bedtord visitora on Tuesday. Mr. Charles P.

McLaughlin of Pittsburgh spent over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin, of North Richard Street. Messrs.

George Berkheimer, Levi Roudabush, William Deflbaugh, John Walter and Hon. George W. Oster, of Osterburg were among yesterday's Bedford visitors. Mr. Adam Koontz of Indianapolis, was a recent visitor with his nephews, Messrs.

Adam C. Koontz of Imlertown and Elmer Koontz of Pleasant Valley. Mr. and Mrs. George A.

Hillegass, of Buffalo Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baumgardner, of Well's Tannery, were Sunday guests at home of Mr. and Mrs. A.

W. Fletcher, West Pitt Street. Among last Saturday's visitors here were Miss Eliza Beegle and Mr. Philip Beegle, of Pleasant Valley; Messrs. W.

S. Gephart of near Cessna, J. C. Roberts of Belden, C. C.

Bortz of Cumberland Valley, T. K. Blackburn of New Paris, and Daniel B. Pencil of Cessna. Messrs.

Frank Morgan J. and at Findlay Louis Saupp, of Pittsburgh, were Church, Baltimore. Miss Galbreah Mrs Bedford and Cumberland. Arlington H. Gordon Arlington H.

Gordon was killed Wednesday morning, November 27, in the railroad yards in Altoona, while in the discharge of his duties. He was a son of Arlington deceased, and Mary Gordon, of Tatesville, and was born there 22 years of Loysburg. The funeral services were conducted on Wednesday the Church Brethren at New Enterpjgse Accidentally Shot Clay Barthelow of Chane.vvillo' was accidentally shot by C. C. Sparks last Saturday while they were mak- mk a "drive" on Tussey's Mountain.

Sparks shot at a pheasant and hit ago. His mother, four brothers and I Barthelow, who happened to on two sisters survive: Daniel, John, the line Several shot struck" Mr ri 7'm Geor se, Blanche and Roxie, Barthelow, but one caused a Tatesville. The body was brought to Tales- ville. Friday morning, November 29, where the funeral set vices were held ble. I struck him on the let: jaw, i i i a slight wound.

and interment made. McKiught-Putt i At the Church of God I Saxton, Saturday evening, November Mrs. Sarah A. Pensyl I 30, Rev. F.

W. McGuire married Mrs. Sarah Ann, widow of the late John HcKnight of North Point and Mrs. Isabel I. Thomas Mrs.

Isabel Thomas, widow of the late Samuel Thomas; died at the Huntingdon Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, of typhoid fever, aged 64 years, three months and 15 days. She was a member of the Christian Church and was a woman of good Christian character. Six sons survive: Silas, Howard, Harry, Reuben and Austin, of Round Knob, and The funeral services were conducted at her home at Round Knob on Friday, November 29, by Revs. S. Foor and F.

W. McGuire; interment in Zach's graveyard. guests last Sunday of their uncle and aunt, Mr. Louis Saupp and Mrs. Dr.

P. H. Pensyl, died in Everett Saturday morning, November 23, aged 69 years. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Sophia Ott ot Everett.

The funeral services were conducted at the late residence Monday afternoon, November 25, by Revs. M. A. Kieffer and F. J.

Matter. Interment was made in the Everett Cemetery. Miss Mary V. Curry Miss Mary Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Curry, of near Martinsburg, died very suddenly at her home Sunday morning, December She was the third daughter of the family and was aged 23 years. Three sisters and four brothers survive. The funeral services were conducted In the Church of God, Waterside, Wednesday morning. Interment was made in the Loysburg Cemetery. Mrs.

Channcey Small Mrs. Chauncey Small died at her home west of New Paris on Monday, December 2, aged 52 years. The funeral services were held Miss Elsie May Putt of Saxton. McKnight is freight conductor on the Six Mile Run Branch and Miss Putt is a graduate of the Saxtcn Hig-h School and one ot" Saxton' best known young ladies. The best wishes ot many friends follow the newly mairied couple.

-m -r 1 A 3 I Mary A. Jeffords. They made the Wednesday afternoon and were con- trip their auto, driven by their effl- ducted by Rev. Conlr" Inter cient chauffeur, Mr. Murphy, and ac- rae nt was made in the Baptist Ceme- companied by a friend from Iowa.

tery near New Paris. December 3--Rev. Hughes of" Pleasantville is conducting revivaE services in the M. E. Church.

A great deal of interest is manifested and large crowds attend. The auditors and supervisors of Kimmell Township will meet on Saturday to audit the accounts of the supervisors. David Roudabush of Queen and 1 Mary Dively of Klahr were united ia matrimony recently by L. H. at his residence near Queen: H.

B. Coder and wife, of were visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. I.

Claar, last week. Mr. Gibboney's hands are again working at the Reformed Church This time they expect to finish -It. The sale held by the exeoutors of Jacob C. Claar on Saturday was -well attended.

The mansion farm wn bought by Mrs. Austin Claar for $2,550 and the tenant farm by Mrs. Caj. Jerry Wright, for $2,400..