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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
He Played Detective.

Policeman Mincer, Burgess Hays, j.
B. Arnold and Charley Schultze had a
little experience Friday night with
a chap that claimed to be a detective.
He wore badge Of the Grannon & Co.
Detective Bureau OF Cincinnati. Ohio.
He was found prowling around near J. .B.
Arnold's residence after the midnight
hour. Policeman Mincer had been
keeping an eye on the fellow and he
stopped him under the gas light at the
corner OF Grant and Fifth streets and
interviewed him. The fellow claimed
he was here on special detective
business. Mr. Arnold had heard the
detective" around his premises before
Mincer came up. 50 he dressed and
went over and joined the pair. He
would not believe the "detectives"
story and told Mincer to take his badge
off him and take him before the
Burgess. As Mincer started away with
his man Charley Schultze made his
appearance and told Mr.. Arnold that
he had met the detective" shortly
before that and had asked him what
he was doing un the street at that time
Of night und he received the following
reply: II am detective and gang OF
robbers intend breaking into the bank
tonight and | am watching them.
There are two up here now behind the
fence waiting until everything is
ready" Charley wanted to go with
the detective" and arrest the robbers
behind the fence, but the fellow refused
to go because he had no revolver. The
Burgess decided that the best place for
the detective" for the remainder Of
the night would be in the lookup. In
the morning investigation revealed the
fact that the supposed bold robber,
playing the role Of a detective, was II
demented young man from Dubois who
had been an inmate of an insane asylum
not more than year ago. He had
been prowling around Reynoldsville for
several days. He promised If released
that he would give this town the
''go-by' in the future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
a Fish Pond.

One day last week we put whole
soda cracker in our pocket, which we
picked up at Mckee & Warnicks
grocery store, and strolled out to II. d.
Muir and G. w. Stokes fish pond.
(Just here we will state that one soda
cracker did not amount TO much to the
grocerymen-neither did it to the fish
nor does an apple, or peach, or grapes,
and many other little things that can ba
sampled, but when all groceryman's
customers, and non-customers. sample
the various eatables. IL amounts TO
considerable in one day, and yet if n
business man protests against such
things he is called nggardly.) On
arriving at the large pond we sat down
on the bank and commenced to feed the
finny inhabitants Of the pond. The
piece of cracker would float on the
water and in an instant about three
feet in circumference around the cracker
would be one mass of fish-big and little
iish-all doing their best to get the
cracker, having as little regard for
one another as do people who gather
around ticket wagon on show day.
This pond is full of carp and within a
stones throw the above named gentle
men have another large pond filed
with trout and other fish. Messrs.
Muir and Stoke intend letting the water
ont of the carp pond whena good rain
comes this way and will take out their
largest fish. If ever you visit the pond
take several pounds Of soda crackers
with you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
The Prohibitionists.

The Prohibitionists held a meeting
in Centednial hall last Friday evening
which was well attended. A. d. David.
who has been delivering II series of
Prohibition addresses in jefferson
county during the past two weeks. was
the speaker of the evening. He is Il
good talker and uses telling arguments
in favor Of the party he represents.
Miss May Iseman, Miss Minnie Ewing
and John Trudgen furnished the music
for the meeting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
He was Discovered.

About nine o'clock last Wednesday
evening jeremiah Myers family dis
covered that man had gained an
entrance to front room on the second
floor. The younger members of the
family had not retired yet and the alarm
was given and the intruder made a
hasty retreat. He was tall fellow.
Mr.. Myers house in Prescottville burned
down several months ago upon which
he had an insurance of five hundred
dollars, and as the insurance agent was
here on the day above mentioned, it is
supposed the robber thought the money
had been paid over that day and it was
in the house and that he had secreted
himself in the room until the family
would all retire and then he would have
ransaclsed the house. The man gained
entrance to the room over bay window
and made his exit the same way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Baker Ballot Law.

Five weeks from to-day the big
political gun will have been fired and
all necks will be stretched to see what
game was brought down, but as the
firearms are new it will be necessary
to study carefully how to use the new
shooter, therefore we give below Il late
construction placed upon the section of
the Baker ballot law relating to check
ing ballots by Attorney General Hensel;
After carefully studying the text of
the Baker ballot law, and remembering
that under the old law the voter could
not vote full hand in one group, but
would have generally three distinct
hands at the polls, viz, National, State
and County, each separate and tied
together with string, we We're of the
opinion that an tx cross mark opposite
the party name or political designation
at the top of the ballot, would not
be vote for every candidate from
elector to coroner. The Act distinctly
says: THAT the voter shall prepare his
ballot by marking in the appropriate
margin or place an (X) cross opposite
the party name or political designation
vi u vi vi oPPooitt
the name of the candidate of his choice
for each office to be filed" Under the
new ruling a mark at the top of the
ballot and opposite the party name
will not be constructed to mean vote
for all of the candidates on ticket.
The new ballots will have the candidates
properly grouped, and will probably be
as follows; First group, Electors, and a
mark at the party name at the Electors,
thus, (X) win indicate vote for all Of
them, they constituting a ''group."
Following this will be Congressmen-at-
Large, District Congress, Senate, Rep
resentative, will each constitute group
and then comes the county ticket which
will constitute a separate group which
will be voted by placing the (X) at the
head OF the group, and in case the voter
desires to vote against any candidate he
simply omits his (X) at the top of the
group and marks opposite the names of
such candidates, in that group, as he
wants to support.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
He Left Without Permission.

Ed. Mcintyre, nine-year-old son of
Daniel Mcintyre, gave his parents
considerable uneasiness several days
last week. The boy was sent down
town for II doctor Thursday forenoon
and when the eventide had come and
the boy had not returned the parents
were getting excited over his long
absence. The family have just recently
moved from Dubois to. this place.
Inquiry was made and the only trace of
the boy was that he had gone up
the railroad toward the tannery. Mr..
Mcintyre hired rig and drove to
Dubois Friday, but had to return
without his boy. Friday evening the
runaway's uncle went to Sandy Valley
and there found the youth paying a
visit to another uncle who resides at
that place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
The Result of Smoking.

On Sunday, the 18th ult., Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam'l Reed and two children, of
Callensburg, Clarion county, were
driving to church in carriage when
Mrs. Reeds clothing, and also one of
the childrens clothing, caught fire.
While Mr.. Reed was extinguishing the
flames from his daughters clothing his
wife ran in terror and before assistance
could reach her she was burned fright
fully and died twelve hours afterwards.
Mr.. Reed was smoking cigar at the
time and it is supposed that spark
from it set fire to their clothing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Injured in a Mine.

John Fox, Fairmount miner. was
badly injured on Monday morning by Il
large quantity of the roof of his room
falling upon him. He had just entered
the mine when the accident occurred.
No one saw it, but the falling of the
slate was heard by those working near
him. A few minutes later he was found
buried under the treachcrous pile of
slate and taken out insensible. Doctors
were summoned and an examination
made. although it was thought at the
time he would never recover. His legs
are both broken and his face and hands
are terribly bruised.-New Bethlehem
VindicdtOr.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Took q Tumble.

NJ. Fred. Reed was riding 'Colum-
bia' bicycle on Main street Monday af-
ternoon when the school children were
on their way home, and a little girl, in
attempting to get ont of the way of a
horse that was coming down street, ran
into the bicycle and Fred struck terra
fIn,d in iilfy. He was cut about the
left eye pretty severely, otherwise there
was no damage done. The girl escaped
uninjured. ....
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Move Along, Gentlemen.

Mrs. Hetherington, the milliner, is
greatly annoyed with loafers in front Of
her place of business in the evenings
and on days when work is scarce at the
mines. She is kind hearted lady and
does not want to give any one trouble,
but loafing must be stopped in front of
her store. She has II mat in front of
the door and sometimes men use that
for cushion and blockade the entrance
to her store. During the pleasant
weather we have been having the men
who work hard all day like to sit down
along the street and rest and "sec what
they can see" and as that corner has
been an accustomed loafing place, the
men thoughtlessly continue the habit.
not thinking of the injury they are
doing to the milliner's business.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Leg Re-broken.

Charles Minnich, nine-year-old lad
who had his left leg broken on the 18th
of July by falling from barn loft, had
the same limb re-broken last Friday
while tusling with his sister. The
unfortunate chaps parents live near
Peter Baum's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
A Sad Accident.

Early last Friday morning two
employees of the b., r. & =. R'y met
sudden death at Grove Summit. Levi
Wise, engineer, and Charles Flynn,
fireman, both of Dubois, were on engine
y, which was used as pusher. The
engine had pushed n train to Grove
Summit and was run on the siding and
was awaiting orders to return to Dubois
when the boiler Of the engine exploded
The engineer and iiremen were blown
to atoms. Parts of Wise's body were
picked up eight hundred feet away from
the wrecked engine. Those who saw
the sickening sight say that the tree
tops in the vicinity were Uttered with
bits of flesh and clothing. Tho cause
of the explosion was blown to pieces
with the men. Two families at Dubois
are left fatherless.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Notice to Voters.

Twill be at Esquire McGaw's office in
Reynoldsville on Saturday afternoon,
Oct. Sth, to receive taxes, as that will
be the last day for those to pay their
taxes who desire to vote In November
JOHN WAITE, Collector.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Having n Peck OF Trouble.
[Pnnxsntawney Splrlt.

DR.. NJ. f. Philippi, of Reynoldsville,
who went to Venezuela last spring to
practice dentistry, is having a peck of
trouble. There Is revolution going
on there, and he is right in the midst
of it,. And what is worse, no cannot
get away. Only short time ago Il
gang of revolutionists entered his Office
and carried away or destroyed every
thing he had, but he succeeded in
getting back some Of his tools and
borrowing others from neighboring
dentist, so that he could do little
work. He had the American flag flying
from his Office 10 indicate that he was a
suject of the United States, and he has
entered suit against the Venezuelan
government for 500, 600 damages. If he
gets this he will shove it down into his
pocket and come home to stay. II he
doesn't get the money he win come home
anyhow, rich in experience il nothing
else.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
Uraprlrrs' csn,sr.

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Passenger trains arrive Mt the Reynolds
VILE station us follows;
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-10-05
nryNOLDsvILIE pOsr-OFFICE.

Mails arrive and and leave the post-oillcc
follows:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
Supreme Court Gases.

The cases on the list for the Su-
preme Court from this county are the
following:
In re application for incorporation
of Millville as borough; appeal by
exceptants.
Delaware, Lrckawanna & Western
r. r. Co, VS.. Bloomsbury Belt r. r.
Co.; and Philadelphia & Reading r.
r. Co.; appeal by plaintiff. This case
is concerning the crossing of the tracks
of the plaintiff by those of the defen-
dants, at grade, below the School
Furnishing Co.
John w. Hoffman VS.. Bloomsburg
& Sullivan r. r Co; appeal by plain
tiff.
In re Estate of Ann Young, deceas-
ed; appeal by evceptants.
In re Estate of Catharine Ritter de-
ceased; appeal by exceptants.
These cases will be heard in Phil
adelphia during the week beginning
April nth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

FEBRUARY I3. Citizens B. & l..
Association OF Centralia, judgment
for plaintiff.
Report of viewers widening Fifth,
street Bloomsburg, filed and confirmed
nisi.
Inquest in partition awarded in es-
tate of Matthias Shaffer.
Robert Lesien and Emel Legien
sworn in as tzenS OF the United
States.
Estate Of H. G. Creve ing, petition
to withhold final confirmation of audi
tors report filed.
Bond of ]. w. Evans. committee of
J. f. Snyder, lunatic, filed and ap-
proved.
|. A. Dewitt, Adam UT and John
son Reece appointed viewers of road
in Flshingcreek near John Karn's.
Isabella Hayes VS.. ID. NJ. Hayes,
subpoena in divorce awarded.
Auditors report in estate of d. w.
Walter, confirmed nisi.
Sale ordered in estate Of Mary M.
Kishbach.
Report of sale in estate of r. H.
Williams confirmed nis.
Adjourned until February 10.
FEBRUARY 10. A. l.. Fritz VS.. Fish
ingcreek Lumber Company, judgment
for plaintiff for SS8aoo
Geo. Hughes Executor VS.. Horace
Sweppenhiser, judgment for plaintiff
for 5000. 20.
Adjourned until March Sth, at "a m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to the power contained in the will
OF Chas. werkheiser, deceased, the undersigned
executor will expose to public sale on the
premises In the town OF Miffiinville.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, ISc2,
ut one o'clock, in the afternoon the follt wing
described real estate, to wit AS designated in
the the general plan OF town.
LOT No. s5-On which Is erected two story
plank house, a barn, and other out buildings,
situated on the north side OF Main street, be-
tween lots owned by d. II. Montgomery and
estate OF Chas. Workheiser.
LOT No. 3i.-situated on the north side of
Main street, adjoining lot No. 35, located in o
very desirable part OF the town for building
Both OF the above named lots contain n variety
OF fruit trees.
LOT No. l.-Situated on Ann street, cont In
Ing two acres.
LOTS Nos 81 and 6G,-Situated on Market
street. each containing two acres.
LOT No. 61.-Situated on Race street, contain
Ing two acres.
LOT No. 17.-Situated on Fifth St.. containin
two acres.
The above named lve lots, each containing
two acres, are very desirable lots for trucking,
40 SoSh ohO 10 VI WY 6bou ooii am III Pouu
state OF cultivation.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent, OF one fourth
OF the purchase money to be paid at the strik-
Ing down OF the property. The balance OF the
one-fourth to be paid on the first day OF April,
1892, and the remaining three-fourths In one yeaI
with interest from April lst, 1892. Possession
Will be given upon the payment OF the ful
amount OF the one-fourth. All grain In the
ground and personal property on the premises
to be reserved by the estate. Deed and deeds
to be made at the expense OF the purchaser
The highest and best bidder to be the p llchaser
the vendor reserving one open bid. II any
dispute shall arise as TO the last and best bid
der, the property may, ut the option OF the ven
dor, be put up again at a former bid.
Any person or persons desiring TO purchase
any OF the above named property at private
sale before the day OF public sale nGm,C, 'an
communicate with the undersigned executor,
Post Office address Fittston, Pa, Lock Box 2i5
HERRINe, CIIAS. l.. WERKHEISER
Attorney. Executor OF Charles Werk-
s-l9 heiser, deed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
N WITHOUT KNIFE OR FIRE

Mr.. S. f. Carmichael, a
prominent citizen of Henrietta, Texas,
writes IL wish to tell you what
Swft's Specific has done for my wife.
Several years ago there appeared a
splotch on the corner of her nose
which gradually increased in size, and
became quite painful on washing her
face it would frequently bleed. The
doctors called it cancer, and advised
that it be removed by knife or burn
ing, stating that it never would do to
neglect it. My wife refused to have
II cut or burned, but at the same time
1t continued to grow worse. After
time she commenced taking S. S. s.,
which effected an entire cure. She
used half dozen small sized bottles.
We both think there is no medicine in
the world that will equal Swift's Specl-
hc, and we would like for all sufferers
TO know the benefit she has received
from it."
S. S. S. cures blood diseases of this
character by forcing out the poisonous
germs and the poison also. a valu-
able book on blood and skin diseases
will be mailed to all applicants free.
Address.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta Ga
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The following letters are held at the
Bloomsburg, Pa, post office and will
be sent to the dead letter Office March
S,IS92.
Mrs. Jennie Brown, Frederick Darr,
Miss Lizzie Dietrich, p. T. Kelly &
Co, f. Lerch, Miss Fannie Long,
Miss f. Osman, John Pursel, Mr..
Frank d. Sterner, Miss Lizzie Smith,
Mr. w. OFT, VIM. Shultz, Mrs. Jane
Wayct. Miss Minnie White.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Feb.
25, 1892. One cent will be charged on
each letter advertised.
A. b. CATHCART, p. Nj.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
An Old Mans Silly Notion.

A silly superstitious old man in Will
Transport, has applied to the Sheriff Of
Lycoming county for the rope with
which Wade the murderer was hanged
some years ago. He is imbued with
the superstitious idea that if he can
get it and tie it around his wife's neck
for time it will cure her of fits Of
which she is victim. Milton Rec
ord.
The old man is right. If he will tie
the other end Of the rope high enough
she will never have another fit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Queen Esther was presented with
fine music and brilliant costumes on
"Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Ut was we'll patronized. All the lead
ing characters we're sung and acted in
a manner that would be creditable to
professionals. The chorus was strong
and well drilled, and the orchestra
was great addition When all did
so we'll it would be unfair to mention
one in particular The preparation
was made under the direction of Mr..
l.. S. Wintersteen, and to him must
be ascribed much of the praise for the
success of the cantatl.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Suits for men, suits for boy
and pretty little suits for child
rem at d. Lowenberg's.

Hosiery Of all kinds and prices at
Clark & Son S. Corsets full lines, cor
set waists for ladies and children, rib
bons all kinds, laces, kid gloves, ruch-
ings, hair curriers', combs, brushes, per
fumery, pocket books, Jewelry, stick
pins. new lot hair pins, toilet soaps,
hose supporters, yarns, crochet cotton
etc. Full lines of notions and small
wares. ri. J. CLARK < Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
DAILY MAIL NOT WANTED.

CANDY, FEB. 20, 1892.
EDITORS COLUMBIAN
! saw in the Sentinel last week that
they wanted daily mail from Blooms
burg to Greenwood. There is nobody
wants a daily mail but Krickbaum ; he
thinks it will be money in his pocket,
with his daily paper, and what does it
amount to, only TO split the party. AS
long aspeople ave sat sled with the mail
as it is, Krlckey, when we want you to
interfere in our business we will let you
know.
One OF THE p NJ
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

4 J. L. Dillon has ere ted hydraulic
Tam, at the run on the northern boun-
(lary Of his land. The water is forced
pp an incline about quarter of a mile.
il the same should prove Intellectual,
Mir. Dillon will erect boiler house
and have the water pumped up by
Steam power. The same may be seen
at work along the road leading to
Scott township.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Mrs. Eiler was in our city last week
arranging for date for the presenta-
tion of the illustrated life of Martin
Luther. There will be seventy char
acters, while the descriptive part will be
given by Mrs. Monroe who illustrates
by means of a st.reoptican. The
Young Peoples Society of the Luther
an church will probably arrange for the
Entertainment about the 5th Of April.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Cancers, and cancerous tumors, are
cured by the purifying effects Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
When you buy your spring medicine
you should get the best, and that is
Hoods Sarsaparilla 1t thoroughly
purifies the blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate or Aaron Kelchne,' late or Centre to,pn-
ship, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters or admin
tration on the estate OF Aaron Kelchner late
Centre township, Col. Co, Ia, deceased, have
been granted To the undersigned administrators
TO whom all persons Indebted 10 said estate are
requested 10 make payments, and those having
claims or demands VIII make known the same
without delay 10 JOHN SCOTT,
or to s. W. KELCUNEP
WM. SNYDER, Atty. LLOYD KELUHNER,
2-l3-0t' Admini5t ratois.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

There will be an oyster Supper at
Light Street, February aSth, a9th, in
tbe building of B. F. Reighard, Main
stree,. Benefit of Evangelical church.
Ice cream and other refreshments.
All are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

A dividend Of two per cent to the
stook holders has been declared by
| he Philadelphia & Erie r. r. Co, the
frst that has ever been paid. The
soad has been the property of the
PENNSYLVANIA r. X. Co., since 1851.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

"Neighbor, your chickens certainly
box we'll" "Yes, must admit that
Bulls Head Poultry Powder is the best
powder on the market for chickens. /
always keep it on hand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

7. S. Williams, auctioneer, put out
4 new bulletin board Monday. He in
lends to give the best advertising to
lhe sales for which he is auctioneer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
LORD PALMERsTON SAID

To committee complaining of the health of Lon.
don: Deity is not God OF the shiftess: look to
your sewers" Sowhen men complain OF rheuInat-
ism, gout, neuralgia, dyspepsia, skin diseases,
bos, liver and kidney troubles. help yourselves
purify your blood. Cactus Blood Cure will neutral
ize and eliminate any blood impurity in your sys-
.cm. Don't be shiftless
q. A. Mckelvy, DuggtSt, Bloomsbury Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Attorney General Hensel has fixed
March 3, for a hearing of complaints
y ainst tire Reading Railroad deal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

II. V. White K Co, have made
some extensive sales in clover seed
this season. Two car loads have al
ready been sold and a third one on
the way
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
THE COLUMBIAN.

A long report Of the county w. C..
/. U. convention came too late for pub
icltion'