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Teamsters Will Find a Moral to This Well Told Narrative Beech Creek, Jan. 29.—Harry W. Packer, the coal dealer, and his team had a mixed Monday evening about 6 o'clock which came very near being a serious affair to himself and his horses. Mr. Packer had allowed his teamster, Harry L. Farwell, to go to his supper while he unhitched the horses and put them in the stable. The team consists of two mares, Mary and Flora by name. Mary had the habit of straying off when unhitched and not waiting for her mate. To avoid this Mr. Packer unhitched both mares in front, and then proceeded to unhook Flora behind. While so do ing, but before accomplishing this pur pose, Mary turned off to one side and finding herself fast to something, gave a spring and was off on the jump. Mr. Packer held on to Flora’s bridle and attempted to catch Mary the same way. The trio were badly mixed up, Fiora fell down and was dragged 200 feet ahead of the sled, which struck a truck wagon on the way and buried it over a stone pile. Mr. Packer's loud yells and the noise of the fray attracted the attention of Harry W. Long, Edward ‘inp and Frederick Re sides, neighbors, and also Mr. Farwell, the driver, all of whom arrived soon in the order named and rendered assistance to Mr. Packer and also the horses, as Flora had gotten consider ably the worst of the deal, as she was unable to get up. The first thing Mr. Packer shouted was to unhitch Mary from behind, which he well knew by this time was the source of all of the trouble. This done, most of the agony was over and a reckoning was in order. Mr. Packer found himself free from injury, although he cannot tell how he kept from being knocked down and trampled under the horses. The mare Flora was not cut and seemed little injured after being assisted to her feet by a crowd of men. Next day, how ever, she was very lame and stiff and sore. The harness needed repair and the sled got off with a broken tongue. Mr. Packer cautions everyone out to unhitch any horse in front before mak ing loose the traces or any harness which hitches the horse behind to the vehicle. This is the moral of this narrative. Baptist Protracted Meetings. Rev. Burrows Eldridge, pastor of Liberty Baptist church, Blanchard, is conducting a series of meetings this week, which will be continued as of next week. The attendance every evening has been large and the meet ings very successful. So far there have been 13 conversions Howard Members Surprise Pastor. Monday evening, January 17, about 30 of the members of the Howard Christian church came in sleds and sleighs from that place to Blanchard to visit their pastor, Rev. W. H. Pat terson, who is also pastor of the Blanchard Christian church. The visit came as a surprise to the pastor and family. The ladies of the party brought well Alled baskets and served an elegant lunch. The evening was spent in games of various kinds and was enjoyed by all until near 2 o'clock, when the party left for their homes, leaving behind many kind wishes for Paxtor Patterson and fan ily and also giant good things for the larder of the pastor's wife. Rev. Pat terson and wife greatly appreciate the visit and wish to extend their heart felt thanks for the many kind words( spoken in appreciation of their work and for the many things left behind. Such visits bring pastor and members closer together and help to a better service of the church. Stamps For R. F. D. Letters. A recent order of the post office de partment at Washington which goes, into effect February 1, is of particular interest to all patrons of rural free de livery routes. After that date, rural carriers will not ft from mail boxes, any mail matter unless stamps are on such. This will require patrons to procure stamps in advance, and has been found necessary because of the inconvenience and delay occasioned carriers in gathering loose coins from the boxes, which is a hardship, es pecially in winter. Property Changed Hands. Charles P. Smith, who recently pur chased the Mitchell Bitner property between this borough and Blanchard, has sold his house, out buildings and lot in Beech Creek township to Philip Heimer, whose farm the lot adjoins. Charles P. Heimer, son of Philip, will occupy the house with his family April 1. New Church Dedicated. The new Church of Christ recently built at Phillipsburg, Centre county, at a cost of $25,000, was dedicated with appropriate ceremony last Sunday, the 234 inst. Rev. H. J. Dudley, formerly pastor of the Christian church Blanchard, is the pastor of this church, which is a handsome edifice and mod ern in every respect. Rev. Dudley went to Philipsburg from Harrisburg where he served as pastor of a church after leaving Blanchard. Township Republican Ticket. The Republicans of Beech Creek township held a caucus in the Quay school building Tuesday evening and made the following nominations for their ticket at the February election: Judge of election, William A. Bridg ens; Inspector, James A. Mann; super visor, Frederick C. Glossmer; overseer of the poor, David Whammond; school directors, Samuel N. Glossner, Thomas Berry; auditors, Ira Bitner, Albert Glousner. No nomination was made for assessor, for which office George Peter, the present assessor, was nomii nated on the Democratic ticket. Important Meeting Tomorrow. A meeting of importance to all mem bers of the Presbyterian church will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. A congregations meeting has been called for that time when the matter of extending a call to the Rev. Alex ander D. Bateman, of Brasher Falls, M. Y., will be acted upon by the mem bership of the church. Rev. Asay, of Williamsport, will moderate the meet ing and also deliver a sermon. In view of the importance of this matter to the welfare of the church, the at tendance of every member is solicited. The Christian Endeavor society will meet at 6 p. m. : Funeral of George Heverly, Jr. The funeral of George Heverly, Jr., took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being held in the Bap tist church in Blanchard, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Burrows Eldridge. Interment was made in the cemetery and joining the church. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the deceased. Many friends sent floral emblems and flowers, among which was a contribution from fellow workmen of the deceased. The casket bearers were all fellow em ployes from Tangas, in Scootac, where the young man was employed and where he died so suddenly, apparently from acute indigestion. The following young men were fellow employes of the deceased: Harry Bauman, Irvin Bauman, Delbert West, William Jap sher, William Shade, Frank Ambrose, Jesse Smith, Roy Yost, Frank (onk fio, Harry Yost, Joseph Englert, George [Englert. Arthur , Englert, George Neff. A Large ice jam. The ice jam in the Beech creek at the Hubbard bridge remains intact and will not go out to all appearances until another flood. The jam measures 3,000 feet in length above the bridge. Guansallus, section foreman of the New York Cen tral railroad at this place. It extends almost to Mapes’ siding. The water has been thrown out of its course over lands of the A. E. Loomis farm and about the Loomis homestead, but thus far has not washed the land to any extent. Another great jam is reported to be hanging at Orviston, greing Parties. A sleighing party from Lock Haves came to the Bellevue Thursday even ing where they spent several hours having lots of fun. The party was of the gentler sex. Three sleighing parties left here last night, one going to Howard, one to Mill Hall and another to Lock Haven. Teams of John B. Earon, John B. Miller and F. C. Glossner hauled the sleds. The Sick List. J. Sidney Fearon, the rural mail pas cold a week ago which developed Int pleurisy the beginning of the week, since which time he has been confined to his bed and seriously ill. He is improving now, but this latest attack precludes Mr. Fearce’s intention to again take up his duties on the route February 1. He contracted his cold while getting his conveyances ready for the route, exposing himseclf indis creetly. His many friends along the route are disappointed as well as sorry that he is against Mrs. George H. Stevens, who has been seriously il, is slowly recover ing. Mrs. Charles P. Smith, of the town ship, is reported considerably if Samuel Saylor, one of the oldest residents of this community, has been confined to his home by a cold this week. The only car old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Caldwell is ill and under the care of Dr. Painter, of Mils Raymond and Edward Hunter, twin' sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Huw pncumonia , MIN Hall, has been attending them. The oldest son of Mr. and Mr. Charles Miller, aged about three years, has been sick this week and under the care of Dr. 8. J. McGhee. Dr. 3. J. McGhee was called to the home of William Schenck at Huster Run Thursday, Mr. Schenck having Mrs. John Bowes, of Jersey Shore, spent several days this week in Blanchard with relatives. Mrs. C. F. Parsons and daughter, eg Mary, of Lock Haven, visited J.P. Wynn Tweeday. Mr. and Mrs Henry C. Williams spent the few days with the ‘se ehaareates who visited two weeks at the home of J. Irvin Clark, near Blanchard, went to Avis early in the Week to visit at the home of Mrs. Clark's brother, Stephen 8, Detse.
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Lock Haven Express
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, US
Sat, Jan 29, 1910
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