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Democratic Watchman February 26 1904, page 8
"Architect Robert Cole, of this place, has submitted the plans that have been accepted for the new public school building to be erected in Beech Creek, with the coming of spring."
Keystone Gazette February 26 1904, page 8
"The third floor of Reynolds' bank building for years occupied by the Masonic fraternity, is being remodeled, and after Lent will be opened by Miss Hamilton's dancing class giving an assembly with full orchestra. Heretofore the third door in Bush's Arcade was used for this purpose. The new hall is commodious, as well as conveniently arranged."
Bellefonte Republican March 3 1904, page 8
"A gas pipe in the cellar of Jesse Cox's restaurant which had been leaking for some time unbeknown to the proprietor, exploded Saturday about two o'clock and a large stone in the cellar way was cracked by the concussion. It shook the floors in McClain block and the tenants thereof thought there was an earthquake. The restaurant people were putting away a load of coal and the cellar was dark they carried a torch this caused the explosion. Fortunately no one was hurt."
Democratic Watchman March 4 1904, page 8
"The A. M. E. church has bought the Vitalini property on Lamb street and it will he occupied by pastor Morris as a parsonage."
Democratic Watchman March 4 1904, page 8
"Spangler, Cambria county, has a national bank now. It was organized on March 1st, with a capital of $50,000. Col. J. L. Spangler is president of the institution and James A. McClain cashier."
Democratic Watchman March 4 1904, page 8
"John W. Hafer, of this place, has been granted a patent for a rail coupling that he claims will do away entirely with the use of bolts in splicing rails for steam and trolley cars. Mr. Hafer thinks he has found exactly what the railroad companies have been looking for for many years and if it the case his fortune is made, sure."
Democratic Watchman March 11 1904, page 8
"The new Water street wall is surviving the floods very well and has already saved the borough considerable money from wash out."
Democratic Watchman March 18 1904, page 8
THE Y. M. C. A. NEW BUILDING
"The plans and specifications for the additions and improvements to be made on the Y. M. C. A. have arrived and are the hands of the contractors who will have their bids ready by next Wednesday.
On the evening of that day there will be a joint meeting of the trustees and board of directors to consider the bids and decide what shall be done.
State secretary Bard will be present at this meeting and will spend a few days, following this in town helping the board complete the canvass which was dropped when it was learned that the association would not be able to get full possession of its property until this spring."
Democratic Watchman March 25 1904, page 8
"The proposition of J. Howard Lingle to put in a new pump and repair the old wheel at the water works building at an approximate cost of $1,395 presented by chairman Fenlon of the Water Improvement committee. It was practically a proposition to re-install the old water pump that was taken out and destroyed at the time the tinkering begun at the water works; the idea being to save whatever water power is now going to waste at the spring itself. The old pump was said to have delivered from 150,000 to 200,000 gallons of water per day to the reservoir. The one that is to replace it is guaranteed to deliver from 100,000 to 175,000 gallons per day. At the established rate of 6 cts. per thousand gallons and pumping only 100,000 gallons per day this pump ought to pay for itself in less than a year which would make it appear like a very reasonable proposition. But we submit that life an expenditure that is entirely unwarranted at this time. If the Phoenix pumping station delivers all the water the borough uses there a no immediate need for this auxiliary pump. If the Phoenix pump fails to insure a supply because of low water in the creek then this auxiliary pump will not be large enough to make up the deficiency and the steam pumps will have to be run also. The latter would deliver the 100,000 gallons per day delivered by the small water pump and whatever else would be required of them without appreciable difference a expense. Looking at it in this light and also considering that council has already a floating indebtedness of nearly $10,000.00 it would seem that at this time, especially, the expense of re-installing that supplemental water pump should not be incurred.
We do not pretend to say that this pump should not be put in at all because that would be foolish. At some time, however, when the borough has more money at hand and there is a demand for more water than the Phoenix pump will deliver it would be expedient. Members Kirk and Keichline were the only ones voting against the proposition."
Bellefonte Republican April 7 1904, page 8
TRAMPS MUST GO
Bellefonte's Burgess Says They Must not Stop Here
"Burgess W. Harrison Walker is mined to rid Bellefonte of the tramp evil at all costs and as a result our citizens Wednesday were treated to the sight of hobo at the end of a ball and chain industriously sweeping the Diamond.
For sometime past t ramps have been numerous in Bellefonte. They have been going from house to house begging and where they did not receive what they want they have made threats as to what they would do.
Tuesday afternoon three of them were landed in the lock- up and later taken to jail where the most desperate one was placed in the dungeon. The least offensive one was placed at work Wednesday morning sweeping the Diamond and at noon he was released and given ten minutes to leave town. In the afternoon another was placed at the same work. The third was sentenced to five days work in the ditch under the direction of Water Superintendent Rhine.
Burgess Walker is determined that the ball and chain ordinance shall be enforced. Tramps are wanted in Bellefonte only to work on streets under ball and chain during the day and to sleep in a dungeon at night. This action has been talked about often in previous years but never enforced. They will be dealt with in the most rigid manner in the future."
Democratic Watchman April 8 1904, page 8
THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS MINGLE PRESIDENT
"At a regular meeting of the Bellefonte school board on Monday evening Cap't. A. C. Mingle was chosen president. It was really the organization of the new board of the uncertainty as to who would stand for the position of presiding officer. Mr. Mingle had no opposition, his election having been unanimous, quite a compliment, since the board is Republican and be is a Democrat.
A proposition in which the public will he interested was discussed at some length as the meeting the result being that the president, Col. D. F. Fortney, W. H. Crissman and Hard P. Harris were appointed a committee to investigate and submit plans for remodeling and enlarging the North ward school building. The board deems it necessary to get more room for scholars and he discussed several plans looking to that end. None of them have seemed as practicable as this and it is likely it will be carried into execution. If it is there will be an outlay of $10,000, estimated, on the North ward building. It will be enlarged and rearranged inside so as to give more room and furnish apartments, not only for the High school, but for the "mid-way" school as well."
Bellefonte Republican April 14 1904, page 8
"Charles Houser, one of our town's young and enterprising citizens, has bought the Shreffler milk route and henceforth will deliver to his customers the very purest of milk and cream."
Democratic Watchman May 6 1904, page 8
AS TO DANIEL BOONE
"The Millheim Journel is authority for the statement that Daniel Boone, the historic Kentuckian, was probably one of the pioneers of Penns Valley.
The statement is based on the fact that Abe Harter, of Millheim, has in his possession two blocks taken from a beech tree in George's valley on which are cut the following inscriptions, "D. Boone, 1754" and "D. Boone, Jan. 2, 1754, 1 Deer, 1 Large Elf."
Inasmuch as Abbott's life of Boone states that he was once a resident of Northampton county and frequently made long excursions into Central Pennsylvania wilds there might be some truth in the statement."
Bellefonte Republican May 12 1904, page 1
Samuel Gault will Put up the building. To be Finished October 1st
"Those who have made much experience in building know that there are a great many things to look after which are liable to cause delay. Such has been the building committee of the Y.M.C.A., and some people have even gotten the idea that the building notion had been abandoned altogether. Such is not the case, we are glad to say. Monday morning the revised plans were received from the architect and in the afternoon the Building Committee met. Mr. Samuel Gault in the association rooms and awarded to him the contract which was duly signed by him and the officers of the Association. Mr. Gault began work Wednesday morning.
The rear portion of the present building will be torn down and a building 10x75 feet will be erected. It will contain on the first floor Toilet, games room and Physical Directors office and at Gymnasium 40x65 feet. The latter will be equipped in modern style. Up stairs will be rooms for boys and a visitors gallery over the Gymnasium floor. In the basement will be two Bowling Alleys. Toilet s, Dressing Rooms, Thuffle Board Room and the bath room equipped with five shower baths and one needle bath. The present main building will be remodeled to contain Reading Room, Reception Hall, Secretarys office, Meeting Room and Kitchen. The meeting room will be divided by folding doors so that it can be used for evening classes etc. Altogether the Association will have a modern Equipment and can then do a work such as will commend itself to our people.
Plans are already being made to begin in the fall.
The Building Committee take this means of again thanking those whose generous gifts have made this movement possible and solicits the help of all who are interested in an institution of helpfulness whose doors are open 365 days every year."
Keystone Gazette May 13 1904, page 1
LYON & CO'S STORE
Entered by Burglars - Mistaken Identifaction
"Monday night some time burglars thought that they would strike a gold mine by getting in Lyon & Co's store, and going around to the back window they pried it open. They then put a chisel under the window sash and thus succeeded in breaking off the latch. After entering they went to a cash register and broke it open and secured something over $5 in change. It was evident that boodle was all they wanted as nothing in the store was touched. It is said that the proprietors very likely could lay their hands on the parties who did it but up until this time they have no proof.
Naturally Detective Rightnour began work immediately on the case and Policemen Jodon and Dunkle informed him that they saw two strangers prowling around the town Monday night until after midnight. This trio began to watch them up and on Tuesday evening about 9 o'clock they found them at the Pennsylvania railroad station. Rightnour approached them and asked them for some identification when they walked over to the Bush house and were identified by W. L. Daggett, the proprietor. They proved to be two agents who come to Bellefonte every now and then.
It was a pretty good joke and yet Rightnour and the policemen did nothing more than was in the line of their duty. The store had been robbed and these strange gentlemen on our streets at that hour of the night made things look suspicious. No harm was done and the strangers went away thankful that they had friends in the community."
Democratic Watchman May 20 1904, page 8
Truth About the Furnaces
"During the week there has been rumor after rumor circulated that both the furnaces here were to be closed down. The truth about the matter is, that the Bellefonte furnace will be shut down for repairs just as soon as the stock on hand is used up, which will be about June first. The needed repairs will be made at once, and then, if the market shows improvement, the furnace will be blown in promptly. The Nittany furnace, however, will be run right along. The company has a number of orders for Nittany pig iron and to fill these the furnace will be kept in blast. The company will also operate all their ore mines at full capacity."
Democratic Watchman May 27 1904, page 8
"The Walter L. Main shows that exhibited here on Saturday drew a great crowd. The show itself, was clean enough, but is really not in the big show class any more. The Main enterprises of the past few years have been traveling largely on the Main reputation of ten years ago."
Democratic Watchman May 27 1904, page 8
"Two female attaches of the Walter L, Main's shows who were discharged here on Saturday started in to drown their sorrow in booze. Of course they got drunk and spent Sunday in jail. On Monday enough money was raised to hiss them on Look Haven and in that way we got rid of the "loidies."
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