Bedford Gazette from Bedford, Pennsylvania • Page 1

VOL. 97. 1912, Noteworthy Events of the Past Year Gleaned From THE "GAZETTE" FILES, Chronological Record of Wrecks, Etc --Briefs From Bos- Inenand Political World. BEDFORD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1903,. ESTABLISHED IN 1805.

directors of Bedford county elect M. Sams president and appoint J. D. Tewell, steward; Mrs. J.

D. Tewell, matron; Dr. A. C. Wolf, physician; W.

Lessig, treasurer; B. Madore, attorney. County commissioners re-elect S. Baker president and re-appoint J. F.

Bidd solicitor; Dr. B. Strock, physician to jail, and Nimrod Warren, janitor 3--At Windber, Len Mansfield, aged 33 and formery of Point, fatally irjured by fall of coal in the mines. 7--At Kockville, flour mill and dwelling house belonging to Albert Smith de stroyed by flee. In or ganized with the following officers: President, George Corbov; secretary, B.

L. Burket; treasurer, E. Felton Bedford Cemetery association elects the following managers for 1902: M. Saoemaker, K. Hickerman, D.

Tite, Irvine, J. Tate. W. Tate reappomted secretary and treasurer and A. Kimberhng keeper of grounds.

Board of managers elects J. M. Shoemaker president and Irvine superintendent. 13--Bedford R-d and Gun club elects the following officers: President, M. a secretary and treasurer, Lingen- ecker.execut've C.

Hershiser, Firber, John ass, T. Gephart, Longauecker; fijld captain, C. McMullm 14--Stockhild era of the First National bink, Bedford, elect the following directors: V. Karr, M. A.

Points. 0 DoU, Josian Amos. Peter Mowry, E. Col- vm, H. C.

Cnamberlain 21--In a wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad near Madley 41 ears derailed. Bed ford ectric Light, Heat and Power company elects the following directors: 0 Djty, Prank Fietcher, J. T. sip, Jusiah Amos, A L. Little, HcCkerman, Midore.

iov- e-iecker, Harry lehrist and Dr. A Daniels appoiLtel auditors. 23-Directors of the National bank by re-elect ngE Kerr president; M. A. Points, vice- president; E.

Doty, cashier; Cjambenam, assistaut cashier; Miss Mary Amos, book-keeper. 35--A Hycdman, of hold a banquet in Mullin's Ha 1. 36--In Bedford, Ross A Stiver's uvery stable destroyed by fire. Piney Creek, the opening nouse of Rsynolds Eobmson burned. 4--Bedford Countj Agiicuitural society elec the following officers: President, Divid W.

Lee; vice-presidents. Dr J. Miller, Josep Snowden, I. L-ttle, Jacob Barnhart, Wiluaons, Stuciey; directors, Dr. S.

H. Gamp. S. S. Diehl, H.

James Corbov, Sr a. M. Anderson, W. Lutz, Edw Hartley, F. Gaphart, recording secretary, W.

I Eicho tz; corresponding secrttiry, E. Home; treasurer, J. S. to meeting of state board of agriculture, Diehl 5--In Bedford, Bedford Springs council Royal Arcanum instituted. 8--At Hynaman, annual banquet of Hy adman Lodge No 933,1 0 O.

held at Falknor Inn. 18--In Bed ford, the following borough officers elected: Couacilmen, H. R. Hershberger, David Holderbaum, J. McLaugh- 1m, Jacob Bowser; school directors, J.

Pous, E. Doty, Josiah Am is, con stable, D. R. Earnest; high constab J. H.

Gates; auditors, Jordan, E. Miller; assistant East ward, A. J. Allen; West ward, W. D.

Stewart aid Murray Leader tie; the court subsequently appom ed the la ter. 10--Ab Mencii, larmers' institute convenes benches of th' CHRISTMAS SERVICES. How the Dmy by Bedford's Sunday and Churches. Christmas services were held by the Sonday school of Trinity Lutheran church Thursday evening at 1 o'clock The church was tastefully and elabo rately decorated with pine and laurel. An appropriate service of song aud scripture reading called "The Rv deemer's Birth" was rendered in a very effective manner.

Besides this special service, there were suitable recitations by a number of. the scholars--one called '-The King's Heralds" by 15 young ladies dressed in white, each bearing a gilded letter and singing and reciting the glad message of the King, Jesus Christ, was very edifying The entire service was greatly enjoyed by the large congregation. The school received the usual treat of ehoie' candies. Surely every heart present was fl'led with gratitude to God for the unspeakable gift of His own SOD for the world's ra'vation. PRESBYTEBIAS.

The Christmis tree of the Presbyterian Sunday school was the only tree lighted on Christmas and th" chapel was filled to overflowing with the school and its friends. An exer else entitled "Tbe Little Lord Jesus," consisting of scripture readings, songs and given and afforded much pleasure to the audience. The chief reciters were Ida Smith, Marjorif Corle, Ella Crouse, Juliet Wright, and Margaret Stunka-d--and where all ac quitted themselves so nicely it is hard to say which surpassed. Tha primarv class did well and Mrs. J.

Russell's class gave much pleasure by its per forminee. Supt S. Doty at the close of an hour's exercise gave 125 boxes of the beat candies to the schol ars--and 31 children on the cradle roll were not forgotten. One thing about evening was that it did not drag; there was no hitch aud it was not lone ind the little ones were therefore no and sleepy wh3n the end cam 3 Altogether, the officers aud teachers can congratulate themselves upon a successful and pleasant Cnristmas Eve. METHODIST.

At seven o'clock Christmas evening, to a large and appreciative audience the Methodist Sunday school presented a most interesting programme befitting the occasion, tne nature of which was that of choruses, congregational singing, solos, scriptural readings, recitations and a Christmas exercise by the main school and intermediate department, together with primiry school exercises, consisting of songs and recitations and the usual candy treat. An additional surprise of toys, games, etc was given the "wee" folks oy their teacher, Miss Shuck, at the close of the stated programme, which, together with the other joys, sent a 1 nome with "a right merry heart" Tae church was neatly festooned with the usual evergreens. CATHOLIC. The X-mas services were as usual at St. Thomas' Catholic church.

At 6 o'clock began a high mass, celebrated the pastor, at which Rjv Ignatius Weisbrook preached a very able and instructive sermon. After this came massevery half hour.until the late mass at 10 by Rjv. Father Weisbrook. The decorations were elaborate, the whole church being LOS ANGELES LETTER Sights Seen in the "Town of the Queen of the Angels," A I A Over 4,500 Bnl'dlng Permits Issued Last Year--Automobiles, Bicycles and Fine Pleasure Carriages Galore, Los ASOELKS, CAL December 23 -Am now comfortaVy located in a nic ly furnished room on San Pedro street in the beautiful city of Los Angeles This city differs widely from the cities in the east, so much so that the tourist is kept busy taking in the beauties with which he is lined in on all sides In every age and every clime all men and women are born with some of the love of nature's blessings instilled in the and they never get too old to lose this love, no matter in what ra-t of the world they live. To meet this love of nature this city has expended her public parks, where her cit zens may sit down and contemplate the beauti'ul foliage of a trnp'cil climite and breaHie thn pure air of the nearby ocean, whi'e he rests and thanks a kind fate which has cast his lines in SUCT a pleasant place.

411 theprincipilst'eets city are laid with asphalt and a-e swpf and sprinkled, thus avoiding all dust L'nes of street ca-s are running on all the main streets and three lines from the GOLDEN WEDDING. Hon. and Mrs. John Nelson, of Cessna, Celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Their Marriage. city to the coast.

Fine shade trees ind beautiful lawns draped with the richest of flowers extend to the pavement's edge and the air is nothing but a perfume of flowers and fruit This city has now a population, of 130 000 and is about 12 miles square. The fls- II Happenings of the Past Seven Days. THE IMPORTANT EVENTS Culled From All Quarters of the and Condensed For Busy Readeri--Newi Items. PERSONAL NOTES. trestle atCha.ybeatevilleon Duining't- Creek branch of tbe Bedford division carried away by the ice.

28--Fl io-if do a great deal of damage tnroughou -tae county, many bridges and fence 1 being washed away. MARCH --1--At PuttstoT'n, dwelling house ol 0 iv Evans dsstrryed by fire. S--In Bedloid, Democratic county committee holds, its annual meeting at Hotel Waverly Frank Colvin eet ed chairman; F. ank Cher, Dime S. Horn aad J.

Hjff elec'e delegitts to state nven'ion 11-B i Fire- oartm 1 e.ec tbe fjllo-ving officer President, R. Piper; vce-pr aideat and treisu-e-, M. Corle; secretary, R. Burke assistant, W. Kelnnger; c-iief, A Brighton), assistant chief.

Harry Me- auditors, F. I Horn, Piper, George Corboy; chief eigiieer, I Home; first ass staot, Harr' Hiwkms; second assistant, M. W. Cjrit; delegate to ate coaventiin, W. Corif, alternate, Har'y McMu Hn draped with laurel wreathing and the iltar covered with a profusion of cut flowers and candles artfully arranged The music was especially attractive and in keeping with the solemnity The choir renderei Gmaod's miss, assisted by Mrs.

H. I. Disehbach, of Pittsburg, a former mjcnbir of the choir. Daring the offertory th- solemn joyous strains of the Aleste delis fi led the hearts of all with the glad tidings of great aaaouac-d by -beangeis t) tne shipurdsani i every one feel tbe siga fieatioa of ihe feast--the overflowing mercy and love of God to man. REFORMED.

An impressive s.x o'clock Christmas service was held in the Reformed church In the evening the Sunday school rendered, in a pi a dag manner, of cal year in the building department of the citv government closed on December 1, 1902 During the year ist building permits issued numbered 4 035 calling for ai expendi'ure of S8 981 974, the largest building being tne Trust, twelve stories and cwtmg SJ80 000. The cuy was rained by the sons of Spain in 1781 (Town of the Qaeen of the Angils Tae Spaniard was a conqueror centuries ago and master of this (air land of California; but here h'S sun has set and only a remnant is to be found upon the edge of a great cou itry which he was a prime factor in discovering. But he has left his name upon our mountains and in our fertile valleys, which will endure long after he has faded from existence. Thia is a city of automobiles, bicycles and fine pleasure carriages. It is a dimeult matter to cross the s'reets at times.

All buggies and carriages are eqaipped with either solid rubbjr or pneumatic tires and most of the bikes are run by motor power. The cost of living is about the same as east. I see but little different-some articles higher, some lower. The most expensive is houss rent; a small cottage of four rooms will rent readily at dollars per month. Boarding is cheap, can a good meal from 20 to 35c.

All fruit ia sold by the pound and nothing is less than 5: per pound. Apples are put up in boxes wrapped in paper, just as the orange is found in the eastern markets. They are labeled "Extern Apples'" and are sold at cents per pound. Work is plentiful here and the man cliuot Sid a dou't wait one- Duly laborers git 82 per day of nine hou'S Tradesm n'a "ages are higher. Carpenters get 33 51 for eight hours' work; brick layers 84 for eisfhl hours' work.

Wigis of girls working in book factories, laundries, etc, are SI per dav of nine hours This cuy is maia uo from in 'he inn aid in regard to is tie reminds i vhit of P'tts bu-g i is ing with a On Tuesday, December 30, Hon. and Mrs. John Nelson, of Cessna, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary surrounded by their large and remarkable family well known to Bedforrl county residents. Judge Nelson waa born at Spring Mill, Centre county, June 9, 1821. During early manhood he worked a' the tailoring trade with his fa her.

In 1840 he moved to Neff's Mills, Huntingdon county. Here he milling and c-mtinued uc'il 1845, when he moved ti Huntingdon, where, on April 3, 1846 he married E'izabeth H'iffner, daughter of John Heiffuer, of McConnel stown. In the spring of 1847 he moved to Mill Creek and in 1849 to Water Sfreet, where he kept a store and batery. Here, on February 20, 1851, his wife died, at the age cf 25 years, and was buried in the McConnellstown cemetery. To her were born the two sons, Nalson, of Sixton, and J.

W. Nelson, of MarshfUld, Mo The same year Mr Nelson moved to Clover Creek, B'air county, where he conducted Rhode's mill. On December 30, 1858, he married Susan Cypher, daughter of John Cypher, of Stonerstown, Bedford coun- HON. JOHN NELSON, WIFE AND CHILDREN. old fatal 13-bugaboo theory.

Nowhere I ion In the same company with his fath- ty. To this union there were born eleven children--Howard of Carrollton, Isadora E. Gary, Washington, D. C.ara Hoover, Harry Cassna; H. Alice Tmler.

Pratt, Md Charles Ptulipsburg, Mimn McCallion, Cessna; Bu-ton LUcoln 111 Frank Cessna; Nottie V. Wolf stella, Cessna. Thus thirteen children remain liv ing and in good hsalth and were abl a stronger refutation be cited In the spring of 1853 the family moved Ball's Mills, now Bsllwood, Bla'r unty. thence, in 1850, thev went tn Hopewell, where M'. Nelson coitinu to work at his trade.

In 1858 they moved to Bedforrl. 2,1803, Mr, Ne'son entered the service of lis country in the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Oimoany K. He waa stationed at Fairfax Court 3iuse, Va ia defense of the nationa 1 capitol. H-re, on. February 25, 1863, rhile ia charge of an advance picket guard, he was attacked by guerrillas The entire force was over powered and Liaut.

lsou received a serious wound in the shoulder and a more serious one in tie leg, necessitat ing its amputation. Hsspeit about a year in the hospitals at Fiirfax, Georgetown and Philadelphia. In the fall of 1864 the family mnved to Cessna, where the reunion was held Six years ago the entire fimily assembled there in reunion and at that time no one thought it possible that father, mother and thirteen children could ever again gathered togethe from widely scattered localities reach from Dikota to tha eastern borders of Mirylaud. the rava- gas to health ciusedby armyexnosure, it must be conceded that a more ro family of fifteen peop'e cannot easily be found. All are nicely located and some have succeeded in busin a s' to a remarkable degree.

Besides these children, Judge and Mrs. Nelson can count thirty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. One of the ehil to this mermrab'a reunion' dren, W. N'lson, of Sixton, wa and to put to shirae the believers in the also enlisted in the army of the rebell but came out without serious in- ury. In 1878 Mr.

Nelson was honored by nis county, wh'ch elecud him asao- iate judge. He served in this capaci- until the fall of 1883. Gathered at the old homestead at Cessna on Tuesday were the thirteen children before mentioned, Mrs W. N. Nelson, of Saxton; W.

McCiUion, Cjssna; J. D. Wolf, Wolfsburg; Mrs. Nelson, Cessna; Mrs. Mollie Baumgardner, Wells Tannery, niece to Judge Nelson, and her daughter SJaud; Hon and M-s.

Robert 0. Me- Nimara, Dr. ani Mrs. A. EaBeid, Dr.

A. C. Wolf, all of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCallion, Mrs.

Eliza beth Drollmger, M.rs. Rebecca Wisegarver, all of Cessna; Mr. and Mrs W. Raed, Bedford; Rev. and Mrs.

Bausman, Cessna; Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Steel, Wolfsburg; Mias Mary Amos, Bedford; Mrs.

J. J. Wolf, Wolfaburg; Mrs. J. M.

Orissman, Oaterbnrg; Mis; Sue Imler, Miss Olive Kjoniz, Cessna; Mrs. Schleichter, Mrs. Trent ana mauy grandchildren. Notwithstanding the fact that it waa given out that presents were not expected many were presented to the bride and groom as tokens of loving remembrance and good wishes, one of which was fifty dollars in gold from their children. Mr.

and Mra. Nelson ire among Bidford county's most honored aid bent loved citizens. By their generosity, geniality and goodness they have won a multitude of friends, who heartily congratulate tham on The Su'tun of Morocco is besieged in by the army of the pretandar to the throne. The Methodiots of this country have contributed $20,000 000 to a thank offering fund. Contracts have been made in Eng land for 300,000 tons of coal to be shipped to the nted States.

Brarlstreet'e review says that 1903 by far the bent business year the Unitrd States has Advices from Russia Turkestan say that the victims of a recent earthquake near And'jan numter 4,800. Mrs. Mary Hartwell Catherwoor 1 author rf L'zarre" and many other popular books, died at her home in Chicsgo Friday night. Mrs. JeFsie Benton Fremont, widow of Gene-a 1 F'emont, the "Pathfinder," dierl at her home in Los Anarelee, on Saturday.

She was 78 years old. At Wanstead, FMrlav the Pacific express, on the Grand Trunk railroad, crashed into an esstbound freight train, killing twenty-eight persons and injuring 35. The bank at Union, Mo was robbed of 815,000 and ihn building wrecked by dynamite on Saturday. The robbers held a crowd of citizens at bay until they made their escape with their plur. -ler Governor Stone has appointed Judge Thomas A.

Morrison, of McK an coun- tv, to succeed I Mitchell as justice on the superior court bench, Justice Mitchell having retired on ha'f oay under the judicial retirement act of the last legislature. According to dailies. a stalwart young man died of starvation in Ne York on as he ivas wandering through street looking for food The deceased has lot been identified He was a foreigner and could not speak our laiguage A desra'ch from De eember 38, says: "Yokohama advices by the steamer Tartar tell of a tarrible baby farm scandal A woman, her Husband and daughter and two other persons have been arrested for infanticide. It is Irarned that since they started operations this year 300 children were killed." having reached such period in thair lives. memoiable IN CUPID'S REALM, HLUCI uauc, a i iiu i ITIU 13-At Cruse, dwelling house of Mur- programme entitled Ihe ray Simons destroyed by fire.

13--At Glory" and consisting of songs, scrip Hyudman, the stable of Rev tura i readings aud recitations. Eael Feichtner and the building occupied by Aaron Ligue and F.sher's cigar factory destroyed by fi-e. member of the school was given a box of candy and a number of teachers re- ford Electric Light, Heat and ce.ved presents from their classes A company elec Mi-dore c-eta ry, fi 1 tae vievicy Hy the death o' Jusiah Amos. 17--At Everett, First National bank organ th Btockaolders and directors beiig Dr Hanks, of Riy's Hill; A. aci burn, Fibbertown; A Jones, A H.

Whetstone, J. J. tlershberger, of Ev rett; Jines, of Uaiontowr; ville Frank dent; HanUs, vice-president; G. Cooler, cashier. the Gooseberry mine, near Hynaman, Sionuel Kyser, aged 53 fatally iri irea by a fall ol fi-e clay Homeopathic hospital, Pitts collection for the orphans was taken up.

At both serv ces the Biagmsr was an especia ly enjoyable feature Tbe church was tastefully decorated with evergreens rush. The city election pissed off since, my arrival here aad the D-mo- crats elected the mayor, although the city is strongly Republican. I think i was owing to the mai's name, which was Suhneid'r It would be a good id a a to look up the Schneiders of Bedfor county, Pi. I hive met my old friend, C'arenca Davidson. He is a fiae looking young man aid the only change I see is he has grown a fine mustache.

He a model youag man. Although, nearly 3 (100 las from the watchful eyes of pi Democratic Frlmarj Elections. Under tne rules of tae Democrat party of Bedford county, adopted at he county convention held on August 12, 1903, notice is hereby given thai toe Demicratic primary, or nomination elections, for spring elections will be hald at the usual place of holding UJJG burg, Lena an Smith, aged 53 and elections ia the several election dis- formerly of Bedford, dies fromi' juries a ic i a i Bedford county, on Saturday. January 34, 1903. The member of the Democratic county committee for each ejection district in Bedford county is Scott W.

Riseiing, formerly of Nipier called upon to give due notice that the townsoip, commits su'C'de by hinging Democratic primary, or nomination 15--At Coaldale, James Leighter, aeed elections, will ba held on the dat 5 dies from i i i received by a fall I ibove named, and to hold such pri- 33--At Everett, an unused dry house ary elections uader the rules of the received in a fall from a building. At Stonerstown, hotel and a cottage owned by Mrs. Cithariae Tricker destroyed by fire. 6--At Canton, 0 Mrs belonging to the Tanning com pany by nghousc owned by destroyed by fire. 3--At Hop.well, Obadiab Fockler, aed 33 o' Sixton, fatally in jured by ia hug under a moving train 4--AtGhaieysville, Mrs Salomon Wil- kiison commits suicide by hanging A Wright re-elected superintendent of the schools of Bsdford county.

The alumni of the high school elect the following officers: President, Charli McLaughlin; vice- president, Miss Fannie Corle; ry. Miss Jessie McNamara; treasurer, Miss Josie Dividson; executive committee, Mrs William Brice, Miss Sillie Fletcher, Ba-rv Jsme-; orator. Jjfln ttmnich 7--Comm'ncement ex ercisis of Bedford dig sciool held ia Assembly Hall. mb- of gradua'- ing ass: Miss Mary Djnahoe, Mis Pearl Luigle, ss Jennie Miss Mae Nagler, Clande Boor, Thomas Snires, Tnomas er, James Davidson. 14--At Everett, First Ns, ion- al bank begins business.

16--At Box bury, the house owned by Thomas L.ttle aid occnoied bv Joseph L'sle destroyed fi-i. 17--la dford, Or a Willnrns, of Eiereit, seriiusy i by boirg i a f-om his la Fruit Growers' as formid aod tbe fo' ing cffiiers e'tc'ert: Pres'dent, party, The member of the Democratic county cjmmittie from each election district is as follows: Bedford borough, East ward, David Gil- eats he 1 wa'k-, in piths honor and pireuts can rest assured that Clarence will alwiys re- membe- tie teachings of his early pre- otors. I S3? by the papers you a-o having rough weather in the east. I been here now alonst weeks ind I cin no diffjre-ce in the climate--irfi ng but beautiful sunshine, with, not a cloui to obscure the b-illiant rays, and the grass growing green just ss in soring days in the eist, too pleasant for a man to wear a coat. The ladies promenade the streets iu the evening, heads unadorned save by the rich fl wers which are extravagantly used as hair B'fore I left Pittsburg I was given a letter rf introduction to a farmer on the Pae fie coast.

I shall go and see the gentleman and in my will give ycu an account of his farm products, etc I will now close bv wish- Many Young Men and Women Enter Hll Domain Attliehome of the bride's parents, Sonellsburg, Wednesday -ming, December 24, at 11 30 o'ciock Norm daughter of Mr and John Rjck, was mjrriai Mil er. Rev Jones, pastor of the Litheran church, officiated. The bride wore a white organise gown a iu lace with pearls at the neck. Her two little nieces, Blanche McMullen and Stella Cflxvin, acted aa flower girls. They stood under a arcn made for tbe occasion, where the hap py couple were male one.

The ceremony was simp.e and impressive, ac cording to the ritual of the Lutherai church. After the young coupla received the congratulations of their tiends and many expressions of good will and best wishes for a happy life they wended their way to the tung room, where a table, handom ly dec orattd with and gertaiums was spread with a sumptuous dinner About 2 o'clock the i a groom left for tb.3 latter's home. As they passed through tne door the rice be can to fall ani old bhoes followed them. The 3 mrney was made a decorated mveyance trimmed in white. Mr.

Miller's home is at Speel man. He is worthy of the bride has won, being a young man of exeel lent character. Hi has taugtit schoo her 23 The young couple are sp'nd- ing their honeymoon in the state of ladiana wi'l H'o at Wooibury, Amiok-lilloher. At the home of bride's parents, ear Wolfibu-g, on member 24 Ha-- 0 Aorck, of Flint, and Miss Daisy 1 chey, of Wolfsburg, were un'ted a holy matrimon? by Rav W. G.

St el, of tha M. urg. church at Wol s- Wlnegaruer-Smlth. At Bedford on December 24 rvin Hendricks, pastor of the Re- jrmed church, united in marr'ate George Winegarner and Miss Mary Sm.th, of Point. GrawCord-Beftl.

On December 24 Iiaac Hunter Craw ford, of Everett, and Miss Katie Seal of Ellerslie, were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace J. Ritchey, of Bedford RAILROAD RUMORS, christ Bedford borough, ing al' my trends a merry and happy West ward, Jacob H. Gump, of Bed'o-d; vic'-pr'sidents W. Ojter, of Osterburg, Abraham Weisel, of Koontzville. George Will lams, of B-ld-n, E.

McG-aw, eez ood, Ma.f-s E-er recording C. A Wertz, of (Continued on fourth pact.) bedford township, W. I Eicholtz Bloomfieli J. I. Barley.

Broad Top, Henr Bteele. Coaldale, M. E. Stnnkard. Coleram, A.

D'ehl. Cumberland Valley, W. H. Rose. Everett, P.

O. Morgart. Ha-nson, J. F. Shoemaker Hopewell borough, J.

imonson Hopewell Jacob B. Kitchey. Hyndman, George Hayman. Jumata, L. C.

Jlarkeu Kimmell, W. Hoenstine. King, Uhanes L. I nler. Liberty, J.

Y. Berkstresser. Lincoln, Bamael M. Miokel. London lerry, Jacob ueak.

liana, George Jlorse. liann's Choice, 1 Cnppett. Monroe, Francis Fletcher. Napier, J. M.

Souser. New Dr. W. A. Grazier.

Pleosautvi le, W. W. Mickel. ProviJence Bast, Van Horn. Providence West, U.

Koontz. Ramsburg, William Cessna. Baxtou, J. W. HuB Scoehsbarg, -1.

K. Snake rfpnng, H. rn uore. Boutnampton Mo 1. Hi lary IJonalioe Soatnampton No.

6, zi Bt Ciairaville, Elmer Heckley. Bt Clair JSast, Olaycomb Bt. Clair West, J. I Conner. Union, Jeremiah Weyaudt.

Woo ibury barough, Hartley Repligle. Woodbury own-tup, George Z. nepljgl Wooduury Bouth, bruuiuaagn. 4 OJLV1N, Chairman Democratic County Commute WSBTZ. Harry Tw Harry Twigg, son oJ Bernard Twigg, ho had his legs crushed at Hvndman led Saturday evening at 0 30 at the osDital after having a third atnputa- of his lees His funeral took place the Baptietchurch, Monday after oon.

He was 23 years of age. was a member of the Junior 0 A which attended his funeral in a jidy. Twigg was a great fvror te amone is fellows and a good Chris lan young man and left a recor which is very comf irtinu to his parent and frier --Cumberland Few's for the past several years. Tne b-id is an estimable young woman. Bot are very popular.

Mr and Mrs Miller were the rec pients of handsome and useful presjnts. The decorations in the house were very pretty. The rch was made of evergreens with white ribbons at the sides. Lilies, erns, evergreens, were tastefully rranged in the room. Those present were Rev.

Jones and wifs, Martin Whetstone and wife, John Rock and wife, Mra Rick, Misses A ice Brown, Mary BUck, Nannie Poorman, Blanche Stella Colvin, ErHi Poorman, Annie Jones, Bjrtha K-eps, Virginia K'mmerer, Messrs Mansfield, iffln Long, iussell Jones. Mr. and Mrs Miller will spend their honeymoon at Ursina ynd Pittsburg. Fletcher-Lindner. Mr.

Clarenca Fieteher, of Bedford, Pa and MIBS Lncile G-etchen Liud- Lelghty-Chamberlaln. B-oad foo 'was up oa December 25 'Sq'i're J. Shuke united in mar riage Uriah LeUhty and Giorgianna Chamberlain, of iirt T'D to vnship Dance at the Waverly The folloiviag a ig folKs enjoyed a dance at Hotel Wiverly Thursday night of weak: Misses Metzger, Miss i Mi-is Midd'eton, Miss ssie Ba-c ay, Miss Hetty Barclay, Miss Gaisie Alsip, Miss C-n ttc- Girr, Mi-is Julitb Reynolds, Miss a Heckerman, Miss Miss Snarp, Messrs. Paul R)fd, Joseph Bircliy, F. Jordan, Thomas Hughes, Midileton, Ribert Fyan, S.

Lingsnecker, Caarles Longeneckar, McDowell Sharp, Sol Metzger, D. Rnley, J. A. Diniels, of Bedford; Dr. D.

Li M. Hill, of Oj- terburg; M'. and Mrs. Harry J. Discn- hach, of Pittsburg Will Betiworn In Next lUonday.

Nest Monday tne newly-elected Commissioner llaker Entertains OT Thursday of last week Biker, president of the board of count entertained to diune tb a shT Cinmis inner Jacob ifser and Hoekenbury 'isnrerJ Imler, Treasu'er-elect Guyer, Sheriff F. Gites, Pro- thono-ary James Cleaver, Rsgister acd Rec-rder E. Home and Register and Rocirder-elect Aaron Girber. Tha a nrepired by Mrs. Fisher was fit ner, daughter of the late Jjseph Lind ner, were married at St.

Patrick's church, this eiW, at 10 j'clock yesterday morning, by Rsv. Edward J. Wunder. Mr. and Mrs.

Fletcher left in the afternoon on a visit to the groom's parents at Bedford. They will return Friday evening and will leave the same night for Counellavi le, where he is fuel clerk for the Ohi" railroad --Wednesday's Cumberland News. Relnlnger-Guyer. J. D.

Reininger, of Altoona, and MIES isabeth Guyer, of Woodbury, were married at Magee's hotel, Altoona, by c-uaty officials will be sworn in. Pro- thonotary-elect H. Blackburn will Charles Mock, of Lincoln township, as his deputy. Mr. Mock formerly taught school in county.

He is a graduate of the Vil paraiso, son of Samuel Mock.abrut 35 years old and unmar ried. Register and Recorder-elect Aaron Garber will retain 'Squire H. Davidson as his assistant Sheriff H. W. Cogan and Treasurer Guyer will each be aisisted by one of their sons.

The commissioners will make their usual appointments ni-xt week of A. Officers Installed. At the regular mee ing of Washing ton Camp No 81, P. 0. of Wed nesday night the following officer were installed by District President W.

Corle: Past president, W. H.Trou pres'dent, D. Beegle; vice-presiden L. Barket; master of forms, Jam) Crouse; conductor, Parcy Beegle; fiaau cial secretary, B. Amos, recordin secretary, M.

Corli; assistaut re irdiog secretary, A. B. -ightbil treasu-er, R. Pipir; inspector, Reported that B. Will Dse Sontn Pena Koute-Loree Denies Keport.

Friday's dailies contained an interesting article referring to an allegeo plan of the Biltimjre and Onio Railroad company for shortening the dis tance between Baltimore and Pittsburg 50 miles, from which we quote the owing: The Biltimore and Ohio Railroad company is about to undertake the most important improvement prefect uf all the vast woik that baa been in augurated since the reorganizition ol the company. The eject now aboui co be started is notbiug less than the building of a new ranroad some 200 miles long that will shorten the distance between Baltimore and Pitts burg by at least 50 miles and, in connection with, cut-offs to be built west of Pittsburg, will bring Chicago 80 miles nearer Baltimore so far as travel by the Baltimore and Oaio is concerned. A most significant feature in connection with tlie construction of this new i i a i utihzj the olo uth Penn route. A very important consideration ia the construction oi this road is thit both tbe P-nnsylva- nia and the Baltimore and Oa.o managements nave reached tne conc-nsiot that a great increase in the facilities for hand ing traffic between Pittsbury and the sea-board is vital to tne continued prosperity of the Putsburg region. With the two railroads working in unison the ntilizition of the South Penn project was readily found to be the mo tatlrae'lra and feasible scheme to supply these additional facilities was also found most advantageous the Baltimore and Ohio to carry the plan tflat was presented.

The st thing done was the author.zition ai aporopriation by that eompaQy 000 for the building of a link ja ga scheme that would be- me immediately valuable. This is a ne about 28 miles long, which will un from Bedford, to Colemau, on ne Johnstown branca of the Baltimore nd Ohio. This will enter a coal fir Id bat's estimated to have over 2,000, 00,000 tons of soft coal and in which ming operations were only recently egun. "The railroads now to be built may a teamed tbe middle sectinn of thi rrj ctof wnich it is the forerunner rom Bedford the traffic on this mid- le section will temporarily reach the altimore and Ohio at Hyudman, via. Oa Monday train i 1, the weft, Continental Limited, on the Wabash, made a run of 112 miles, f-om Montpilier, 0., to Ligansport, in 110 minutes Between New Waverly and LoganspTt one mile was nraiein 39seconds and one mile in 38 seconds, the latter being at the rate of nearly ninety-fiva miles an hour.

Suffering from smallpox, Mrs Harvey Kane died at Johnstown on Monday as the result of a shock caused by falling from the cl'ff near the Munici- oal hospital to tha railroad tracks, eighty feet below. During the tem- norary absence of the nurse she left her tot and escaped from the hospital. She was dead when found. Liona-d and James Cowherd, dents of the Bowlin? Green academy, in Caroline county, Va were drowned while skating Sunday on the pond near the school They ventured upon ice not thick enough to hold them, when one broke through iato the water His brother, in trying to save him, was drowned also. Tie voung men's home was at Grafton, W.

Va. Near Greenwood, S. on Friday W. K. Jay, a young farmer, was murdered in his yard by a negro, Oliver Wideman, or his wife, both of them living on the place.

A few hours later the negroes were lynched by Jay's neigh- irs. Jay was shot because he ordered Wideman, who was abusing his wife, to be qiiet. Wideman and his wife accused each other of the crime. a present to the Masonic, fraternity Elkins, of Phila People Who Move Hither and Thither ThU Bur World. Dr.

J. G. Candler, of Balnsburg, was in town on Tuesday. Mra. Jennie H.

McCulloh Is spending the winter In Harrisburg. Mr. Harvey Linton, of St. Louis, is visiting his uncle, Mr. W.

F. Moore. Miss Henrietta Magnire, of Huntingdon, spent Christmas at the National House. Miss Naomi Stiffl'r is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Little, of Elkins, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. David Ling, of Wilkinsburg, are visiting relatives aad friends 'n Bedford. Mr A. A.

Rudy, of E'kins, W. was calling on old friends in Bedford on Sa'u-day. Mr. J. W.

Nelson, of Ma-nhfleld, was a pleasant caller at THE GAZETTI office yesterday. Master Charles Edwin Eicholtz Is spending the week with relatives in Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sill, of Altoona, were guests of Mr and Mrs.

H. A Cook on Saturday. Attorney John Jones, of Uniontown, came to Bedford on Wednesday on a business mission. Mr Elmer Russell, of Keyser, Va is spending tha holidays with 'riends in Bartf ord and vicinity. Mr.

and Mrs. H. T. Foster and daughter Edith spent a few days this week with friends in Cumberland. Mr.

G. Mlnnich, of the B'k Tan" ning company, Ridgway, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. W. S. Lysinger.

Messrs. J. J. Leppert and Harry Shaffer, of New Buena Vista, were among Wednesday's visitors to Bedford. R-iute Inspector W.

Smith, of Everett, was in town on Monday. Mr Smith is recovering from an attack of the grip. Mr. and Mrs. Clarenea P.

Fletcher, of Connellsville, are visiting Mr Fletcher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fletcher. Mr E.

Kellinger, who recently went from Pittsburg to Johnstown, where he has secured a position, wai in Bedford last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. K'ser, of Pittsburg, are guests of Mrs.

Kiser'r father, Cashier William Hartley, of Hartley Co's tank. Mr. Gorge Blymyer, of the Pennsyl vania Dental college, Philadelphia, Is spending the ho'idays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs J. F.

Blymyer. Mr. H. K. Beegle, a traveling salesman of Altoona, spent a pleasant Christmas with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. P. Beegle, of near Bedford. Mr. Claud Mattingly, wife and children and Miss Frances Mattingly, all of McSherrystown, are spending the holidays with Mr.

aad Mrs. S. J. Mattingly. Miss Grace Kelly, Miss May Gil- Town Talk and Neighborhood Notei, MANY ITEMS OF INTERES1 From Vartow Pkdud Dp By TlfUut Christ and Mr.

GllchrUt, Cumberland, spent Thursday and Friday here with Mr. Mrs F. P. Gil- Christ. Mr.

James S. Davidson, who spent for a king and it was greatly enj.yed Rev oyd, pastor of the Chest- by President Baker's guests. nut Avenue M. E. church, on Decem- Or ylf; Guard, lilip D.

Leonard; se tinels, G. W. Smith, Q. G. Mundwile chaplain and trustee, John.

Bnrket, de'pUa, on Thursday of list week announced his intention to establish a Inme for the orphan daughters of Ma- soos. The gift, which is to amount tiSl.000,000, is the largestever mide to any fraternal organization in the world, and the institution, which Mr. Elkins proposes to found and be without a counterpart anywhere. his Christmas vacation here with hl parents, will return to Pittsbnrg today and resume his studies at Dnff's Business college. Prof.

Ling, principal of the public sehoolsof Emporium, was greeting friends in Bedford on Monday Prof. Ling is spending the holiday vacation at N-w Buena Vista, Mr. T. Beegle, of Newry, who has a good position in the Cambria iron works at Duncansvllle, spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Pater Saafer, of Point.

Messrs. Walter Ritchey, of Huntingdon, and J. Milton Ritchey, of Jihnstown, spent Christmas at the National House with their parents, Landlord and Mrs. H. Bltchey.

Mr. Isaac Jones, of Philadelphia, is a guest at th? home of Hon J. M. Reynolds. Mr.

Jones is a graduate ol Amherst and is now taking a medical course in the University of Pennsylvania. Yesterday Mr. W. S. Lysinger went to Huntingdon to attend a session cf the executive committee of the Laymen's Association of the Csntral Pennsylvania Conference of the M.

E. Church. Mr. Frank Hartley, wife and son Colin, of CunryviHe, spent Christmas here with Mr. Hartley's parents, Mr.

and Mrs Harrison Hartley. Mr. Hartley returned home on Monday. His 1 0 0 3 the Attorney H. Bertram C'stna has opened an offlca in the Barnett block.

An interesting watch, meeting was held in the H. church Wednesday night Oa Tuesday J. R. Fisher killed fire teu-tnonth-old hogs that wslghed 1,878 rounds. THE GAZKTTB wishes all of Its readers a pleasant and prosperous New Year of 365 days' duration.

F. Campion, a clever stone cutter from Honey Brook, has again taken charge cf H. A Bosh's marble works. The Richardson Art Embroidery club will meet at the home of Mrs. H.

next Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening of last week Hon. Thropp served a Christmac dinner at E7prett to 200 of his emoloyees. Barnelt's new ad. on the fourth psge is full of interesting facts and figures.

surely cannot afford to miss reading it. A marriage license was recently granted at Ebenabnrg to Asa Vottcht, Walnut Grove, and Martha Mock, of Lovely. 'Squire Alexander King, a native ot EUerslle, died at his home in Cumberland yesterday morning. He was S3 years old. Burton Cessna has resigned as fo'eman of the Bawkeye compositors has been succeeded by Jameb P.

Baker, of Altoona. Eldred Pomeroy has gone tc Philadelphia and entered the Spring Garden laotiiute and Electrical school, where he will take a three years' course. One of the busiest men in Bedford during Christmis week was our wide- awake wholesale merchant, Henry C. Heckerman. Mr.

Heckerman did a -ecord-breaking business. J. S. Code's clerks went "bell snick- ling" Monday night and had a jolly time. Their make-ups "simply scrumptious" and their antics "irresistibly funny." "Tootsy" Farber was manager of the troupe.

The late Dr. W. T. Hughes, of Bedford, had two life insurance policies- one for 12,000 in the Equitable and another for the same amount In the Northwestern Insurance company. Rev.

B. F. Bausman will hold Communion services In the Reformed church at Flshertown on Sunday, January 4, at 10 a. m. Preparatory services on Saturday previous at 10 n.

m. These young folks were recently married in Cumberland: William Liuls Chancy, ol Six Mile Run, and Mary Smith, of Everett; Charles Helsel aad Virginia Ritchey, of Hopewell. One day last week C. N. Hardman, of Hale, was on the mow in his barn when the hay gave way and he fell to the lower floor, striking his head on a wagon wheel and serionsly injuring himself.

Henry Smouse, of Snake Spring township, is seriously ill with diabetes. His son Ellis, who is employed in the United States arsenal at Washington, was called to his father's bedside last week. On Sunday J. S. Corle was re-elected superintendent of the Reformed Sanday school; J.

R. Irvine, assistant; J. H. Shoemaker, treasurer; Miss Olive Eofiald, librarian; Miss Ella Heckerman, assistant. On Tuesday Walter M.

Bowers sold his interest in the dray business to his brother, Augustas D. Bowers. Both are industrious, gentlemanly and trustworthy young men. THE GAZETTE wishes the new proprietor a full measure of success. Good, of Buffalo Kills, a former brakeman, who lost both legs in an accident at Bedford, has been appointed P.

R. B. agent and operator at Fossilvllle, to succeed Hiss Dennis, who was married to Train Master John Penroae last week. On Tuesday we received a handsome card caw from George M. Harry, the orogreasive and successful manager of A CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY.

he Pennsylvania railroad, until the fhole line IB finished. Following the onstruction of the middle section will an extension across the country to rratztown, on the Pittsburg and Con- lellaville railroad, not far from Pitts- nrg. The southern end will come at he same time, If not in advance of his line, and will extend from Bed ord, to Hancock, Md. The latter ilace ia in Washington ciuity, about 5 miles east of Cumbsrland." PRESIDENT LOBEE QUOTED. Saturday's Baltimore Herald contained the following: A story that the Baltimore and Ohio David Falls From Bridge and Is Drowned.

Divid Eichelbjrger, who lived near Hopewell, met with a sad fate on Christmas. He spent part of the day with some friends at the hotel in Hopewell and started for his home about 3 o'clock in the evening. Harry Dasher accompanied him part of the way and wanted to go farther, but Mr. Eiehel- insisted that he could get along all right. While he was talking he was on a bridge spanning Yellow creek.

Suddenly Mr. Eichelberger reeled and fell over the low railing of the bridge into the swift and swollen stream below, a distance of Mr. Disher hastened to the bank of the creek, hoping he might be able to rescue his friend, but he could neither bear nor see the unfortunate man. So he gave the alarm and a crowd of citizens soon gathered and began to search for Mr Eichelberger. His body was not found until Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

It was 300 yards below the bridge.where the Yellow creek and the Raystown Branch unite, wife and son will spend the winter in Bedford with his parents. Mr and Mrs. Ross Gump, Mr. A. B.

Gushing, of Pittsburg, Mr. C. L. Bretz, Mr. W.

Reynolds, of Cumberland, Mr J. Armstrong, of Scottdale, Mr Charles Longenecker, of Johnstown, Mr William MeMullin and Mr. A. A Hibbs, of Philadelphia, were among the recent visitors to Bedford. Messrs.

Frank Cowperthwait.of Huntingdon, Eirland Chester Cowperthwait, of Pnlladelphia, spent the Christmas vacation here with their mother All three hold good positions. Thf first named is a pressman in Blair's printing establishment The other two are employed by the Philadelphia Press Daniel Ma-Vn. of Philadelphia, on December 27, aged 72 years The deceased was a son of the a'e John G. Martin, who was the twelfth prothonotary of Bedford county, having been elected in 1836. Thf subject of this sketch left Bedford when a boy.

He was a pharmacist and practised that profession in Pittsbnre- 'or some time. Of late years be been one of the chief clerks of Dan's commercial agency. He was a member of George G. tirade Post No. 1, G.

A R. The body was interred in the Mt. Peace cemetery, Philadelphia, on Wednesday. Railroad company is about to construct a line oC 200 miles, wbich would shorten the distance between Fittsburg and Baltimore 51 nilei, has been going the rounds for several days. Pre.ilent Loree, of the when asked about it by a Herald representative yesterday, said "There IB absolutely not one word of truth in it The only extension the Baltimore aad Ohio is mak ng, and tbe only ID cniteonplation DO.V, is twenty-mile te ision into the Somerset coal regions of Feunsylvama, and that is an old story." This exteneion takes in a psrt of the oM Sou Peon rallrjad, which probaoly gave rise to a part ot the story, aad somebody doubtless dreamed the remainder o( It, Coroner M.

A. Stoner, of Bedford, was notified and he went tc Hopewell on Monday and viewed the body. No inquest was held. The funeral ser vices were held in the afternoon and were largely attended. David Eichelberger was a son of Capt.

John Eichelberger, late of Hopewell, deceased. He was about 47 years old and is survived by his wife and ten children, the oldest of whom is about 17 years of age. Mr. Eichelberger had his life Insured for $3,000. Sftlc.

Our readers wilt be Interested to know that Abe Hoffman, the alert pro prietor of the Metropolitan Clothing and Sioe Honse, is conducting a rummage sale. Mr. Hoffman never does anything by halves and this special sale is just what the public would expect from him. You will miss a golden opportunity if you do not read his announcement on the fou'th Bole AdopMd by Democratic Pmrtj. That the chairman of the Democratic county committee shall annually name the time for holding Democratic primary, or nomination elections, tor upring and shall i'sue notice of such time and call on the member of the Demooratlo county committee residing in each election district tn give notice and to hild such primary slsctions under the rulM of tbt Dim ooratte party.

Harry's cigar shops, one of which is located at the corner of Third and Walnut streets and the other at 337 Market street, Harrisburg. The Martinabnrg correspondent of an Altoona papersays: "The engineers have completed the snrvey for the Bedford and Hollidaysburg railroad and rumor has it that McKee's Gap will be the connecting point. The line coming through here is a very good grade." The Luther League of the Lutheran Church on Sunday elected the following officers: Ellis Hay, president; Hiss Mae Arnold, vice-president; Hiss Ethel Defibaugh, secretary; J. A. Covalt, treasurer Miss Virginia Arnold was chosen organist and Hiss Mary Roberts, assistant.

A preliminary injunction has been issued by the court on "behalf of the Great Eastern Seaboard Coal Mining company against the American Union Cial company and others, enjoining and restraining them from further occupying certain Itnds in Broad Top township and from taking coal from tbe mines thereon. We have received handsome and serviceable calendars from the following wide-awake firms: D. Gartner brokers, Pittsburg; Thomas F. Smonse, lumber dealer, Cumberland; Irwin N. Megargee paper, Philadelphia; First National bank, Bedford; Jacob Reed Son.

R. Home and Thomas Moore, insurance agents of Bedford. Attorney Alvin L. Little and Paul Reed attended a banq.net given at Johnstown Monday evening by the Johnstown Alumni association of tha Phi Kappa Pai fraternity to the local undergraduate members of that Greek- letter organ'zMion. Mr.

Little was one rf the sneakers and responded to the toast, -Greetings from Over the Mountains Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock George Hess, of near Silemville, was on the attic of his house when the lamp he aad with him exploded and set fire to the building. The flames spread so rapidly that they conld not be overcome and the house was destroyed. Host of its contents were saved. It wu insured for 1400 in tin Friend's company..