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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Tame Affair.

1t is seldom THE STAR comments on
the shows that appear in the opera
house, because the editor does not go to
see the performances. The advance
agents come to town and blow up their
show to the manager of the opera house,
and have sheet of newspaper COM
ments which is handed the papers to
get clippings from; the people are at
tracted by the glaring posters, read the
circulars and press notices, and thus
the opera house manager, papers and
people are led to believe the show is all
it is claimed to be until the performance
has been given. "His Nibs," which ap-
peared here on the 18th inst, was none
to good, but ''The Detective" 80 we
have been informed, was tinged with
rankness, or in other words, was no
good. The Dutchman, Irishman and
one lady, while not up to the highest
standard, would pass, but the remainder
Of the company were miserable failures,
either because they lacked talent or
practice. The melodrama which was
claimed to be from real life, was good
one, but It was produced In very tame
style.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Over a Bridge.

DR.. S. Reynolds escaped serious in
jury by jumping from his cart last Sat
urday night and his horse miracuously
escaped without any broken bones.
Doctor had been out TO McMllen's mill
on Saturday evening and was returning
home about eight o'clock. Just as he
was nearing the east end Of the bridge
that spans Trout run, at the old Swartz
mill site, he heard n buggy coming in
the opposite direction and he called TO
the driver to stop, but the horse trotted
on. Doctor saw there was going to be
trouble and he stopped his horse. The
wheels OF the buggy caught the cart
and took horse and cart halfway back
over the bridge again where the horse
and cart went over into the run, some
ten feet distance. DR.. saved himself
from cold bath by jumping out Of the
cart. Henry North, the man who caus-
ed the trouble, did not stop, to see what
damage he had DONE but continued on
his way home. Several men who
we're coming to town, happened to
be nearby when the accident occurred
and they got Doctors horse and cart
out of the run. They found the horse
lying in about a foot and a half Of water.
The horse was cut in one or two places
and had its legs badly skinned. The
cart escaped without much damage. It
might have resulted seriously for DR..
II he had not jumped when he did.
There was no excuse for the mishap,
for DR.. had lantern with him and had
given the other man warming.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Railroaders are Brotherly.

"Railroad employees are perhaps the
most sympathetic and brotherly OF any
craft or calling" said physician yes
terday. "When one Of their number
gets hurt nearly all Of his acquaintances
on the road will call to see him, and
will exhibit lively interest in his well
fare. notice this more amongst rail-
readers than any other craft. I pre-
sumo it is on account OF the danger
connected with the business" Nothing
so knits men together in a common
bond Of friendship and fellowship as to
share dangers together. Indeed it has
been said that IL there were no death in
this world love and sympathy would
never have inhabited the human heart.
-Pmxsutawney Spirit.
We have been intimately acquainted
with large number of the employees
of the A. V. Ry for many years-having
spent two years as one OF them-and
know the above statement from a phys
ician is correct. No class of laboring
people are as sympathetic and kind TO
one another when an accident overtakes
one of their number.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
!" Happy Jack"

John Young, known as Happy Jack,
was agreeably surprised wher he re-
turned home about nine o'clock last
Thursday evening and found his house
full Of friends. His surprise reached an
unspeakable point when summoned To
stand before his fellow countrymen, and
few yankees present, and was given a
newsuit Of clothes, overcoat shoes and
hat. For once in his life "Happy
Jack" was almost speechless. An ex-
cellent supper was served by the ladies
and the evening was pleasantly spent
singing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Murdered by Choking

Last Thursday Chas. o. Wilson, who
was candidate for sheriff in jefferson
county at the Republican primaries in
1893, and who is now living at Mont
plier, Indiana, passed through Reyn-
oldsville on the LOO p. NJ. train on his
way to Punxsutawney with the remains
OF James Young, an ex-deputy sheriff Of
this county, son OF J. J. Young, ex-sher-
IN Of Jefferson county, who met a
violent death at MONTPELIER on the 23rd
inst. The circumstances Of the case as
related to THE STAR by Mr.. Wilson,
while the train stopped here are as fol-
lows: James Young, who had gone TO
Indiana about one year ago to work for
Mr.. Wilson, was troubled with quinsy
and had a sergical operation performed
on his throat He was improving after
the operation but his throat had not
healed up yet and Tuesday evening he
stepped into a restaurant at Montpelier
to get a lunch. Erastus Shields, who
had served seven years in the peniten-
tiary, was In the restaurant drunk and
few words passed between the two
about bunch of bananas and Shields,
without any provocation, grabbed
Young by the throat. When he let go
his grip, which he did when bystander
knocked him down, Young fell to the
floor and expired. Shields was immedi-
ately arrested and it was difficult for
the officers to get him to Jail without
being lynched. James Young was well
known all over Jefferson county which
acquaintance he made when acting as
deputy sheriff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Joined in with Calithumpians.

Last Friday Chas. Benson, Il brake
man on the II. & f. G. R'y, was married
to Miss Sarah Kaylor at Falls Creek.
Monday evening number of railroad
men, and others, formed calithumpian
band and repaired to the residence OF
the benedict's father, in West Reyn.
oldsville, where the happy couple were
stopping. While delightful (?) selec.
tion was being rendered by the cali.
thumpians search was made for the
groom, who had disappeared. He was
found In the crowd with horn making
as much noise as any of the party.
Charles enjoyed the serenade.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
PROHIBITION MEETING.
Martial and Brass Bands and Red Lights
Galore.

Galore.
It was advertised that the Prohibit
tionists would hold meeting at this
place last Friday evening, but as the
party has never been able 10 get up
much enthusiasm In Reynoldsville here
tofore, there was, apparently, little
attention paid TO IL, but when the
parade came up Main street from the
A. V. R'y to Centennial Hall amidst
red lights galore, the crowd that stood
along the sidewalks was somewhat SUR
prised. The Prescottville Cornet band
headed the procession, followed by a
span Of white horses and carriage, the
Falls Creek and Pancoast martial bands
and number Of men and a host OF boys.
The meeting in Centennial Hall was
called to order at eight o'clock by Coun-
ty Chairman Solomon Shaifer. The
M. f. choir, which furnished the music,
sang a selection and Rev. Hicks offered
short prayer. The hall was packed;
number were compelled to stand.
There never has been any trouble be-
fore about getting seats at Prohibi-
tion meeting here. After more music
by the choir, Prof. II. d. Patton, OF
Lancaster, State Chairman Of the Pro-
hibition party, was introduced and for
almost two hours he held the attention
OF the large audience. Mr.. Patton is a
good talker and he told some whole
some truths.
Homer L. Castle, of Pittsburg, Pro-
hibition candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, was TO be the speaker of the
evening, but business affairs detained
him at home. Mr. Castle is an attorney
in the "Smoky City" and two cases he
is interested in came up in Supreme
court on Thursday and Friday, hence
he could not be here.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Old Time Shingles.

During the heavy storm that passed
over this section of the country last
Wednesday morning, Joseph Smiths
barn in Beechwoods was struck by
lightning and burned down. The barn
was filled with hay, straw, oats, wheat,
&C., which was all burned, also harness,
hay rake and other farm implements.
The barn, which was erected sixty-five
years ago, was built of logs and was still
covered by the same roof that was put
on 1t when first built. The shingles
were pine. They don't put shingle
roofs on to-day that will do service for
sixty-five years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Insurance Map.

Insurance companies, as rule, have
a map of every town where they take
risks, but up to the present time Reyn-
oldsville has been an exception. Lewis
G. Hoover, OF New York, is now in town
taking map Of Reynoldsville for the
various companies interested here.
New maps are supposed to be made
every five years. The object Of the
map is that the companies may know
where the property is located that their
agents write risks for and to avoid
taking too many risks close together.
Mr.. Hoover will go from Reynoldsville
to Brookville and make new map OF
that town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Council and Lookup.

Work has been commenced on the
foundation for council chamber, lock.
up and hose room in the West Reyn.
oldsville borough. The building, which
will be erected on Broad street, near
the planning mill, will be 20 x 40, two
stories high. The first floor will be
used for lookup, two cells, and hose
room, and the second story will be fitted
up for place where the borough
"dads" can meet TO wrestle with the
important problems that fall into the
hands Of town councill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
About the Itch.

When we were boy we had the itch,
along with the neighbor boys, and know
all about the peculiar sensations produc-
ed by it. We didn't have the ''seven-
year" variety, but were satisfied to get
rid of our case inside Of one year. Most
of the boys going to school had it, and
we suppose the girls, too. We did not
know OF the teacher having it, but sus-
pect now he had, and this suspicion is
strengthened by what DIR. Mcknight
says in the Brockwayville Record: "The
first time l was in Broekwsyville was in
the 40's. Icame to get DR.. Clarke TO
cure me of the itch. was living with
James McCurdy's family in Beechwoods,
and had contracted the disease sleeping
with school teacher who was board
ing around" AS school teachers
boarded around" in those days, up past
1850, they must have had the itch along
with the cholars.-Brookville Demo
crdt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Daniel and the Woodchucks.

The champian grounding hunter so
far as heard from is Daniel Snyder, Of
Perry township. A gentleman from
Punxsutawney met him the other day
TO whom he told that he had killed six
woodchucks that day in surprising
short time. "How many have you kill
ed this season, Mr.. Snyder?" was the
inquiry. 81 have killed eighty-six and
I am going to make it an even hundred
this year." replied Daniel.-Punxsutaw-
new Nelrs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Starved TO Death.

How many have used the expression
"the tune the old COW died on" without
any definite idea of its origin? II seems
to have come to us from over the seas.
II arose out Of an old song:
There was an old man and he had an old COW
And he had nothing To give her:
go he took out his fiddle and played her n
tune:
Consider, good COW, consider;
This IL no time OF year for the grass to grow
Consider, good COW, consider"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
II YOU want to save YOUR money, In

II you want to save your money, in
vest it in the German National Build
ing and Loan Association Of Pittsburg;
it has advantages that no other associa-
tion in the state gives. Inquire OF
Henry A. Reed, the shoe man, for
particulars. Remember there is no en-
trance fee. 1t will pay you to consult
Mr. Reed as he is thoroughly posted in
Loans and can show big inducements
to the investor and borrower, and give
printed matter fully explaining the
workings of the Association.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Shaft Broken.

The cable with which the cars are
taken out Of the Rochester mines at
this place, broke Tuesday morning and
will necessitate an idleness Of about
three weeks. 1t will throw 800 to 1000
men out of employment.-Falls Creek
Hpr0I1
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Rev. Furbay Honored.

At the 18th annual session OF Presby-
terian Synod of Pennsylvania, held at
Tyrone Oct. 18th to 22nd, committees
were appointed to visit Presbyterian
colleges, and from the Tyrone Daily
Herald we clip the following, as Rev.
Furbay is well known In Reynoldsville:
Committee on Western Theological
Seminary, Rev. Harvey Gr9me Furbay,
DR.. Daniel w. Townsend, Elder Clinton
b. Conway. The appointment Of Rev.
Mr.. Furbay as chairman OF the last COM
mittee is high compliment to Tyrone's
popular and successful pastor. He was
graduated at that institution in 1891,
and at this early day in his active min
istry he is sent as chairman OF the
representatives OF synod to examine and
report upon the work at that seminary,
a Gibralter OF the church."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Card of Thanks.

We hereby return our thanks to the
people who were so sympathetic and
kind during the illness and after the
death of our darling baby, Karal Cot
tleib. Mr.. AND MRS. G.. BoHREN.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
Help a Little.

The Ladies Home Journal, one of the
best monthly journals published to-day,
is continually making liberal offers TO
increase the circulation of that journal.
They offer scholarship at the New
England Conservatory of Music, at Bos-
ton, which includes boarding and all ex-
penses, to the young lady who gets a
certain number of new subscribers for
the Journal. Miss Roberta Ayers, of
this place, has decided to make the at
tempt to get one of the scholarships
offered. It is TO be hoped the young
lady will meet with success. One reason
Is because she has ambition and vim
enough to make the effort, and another
reason is that every person that sub
scribes for the Journal will get the
worth of their money. Miss Ayers got
% subscribers on Grant street on Mon
day. We believe the people will be
liberal with the young lady and that
she will yet be student at the Conser-
vatory of Music in Boston. Give her
your subscription.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31

u Wllu tnt potb VIC Suy
Bright thy reign and full OF beauty,
Month Of splendor but too brief.
Would might prolong thy sunshine
Mellow air and changeful leaf.
Halloween tonight.
"New coon in town"
Election next Tuesday.
All shoes at cost at Reeds.
Marvin bread for sale by j. p Dunn.
Mems and boys boots at Robinsons.
Next Tuesday somebody will get left.
Before our next issue the vote will be
cast.
Christmas arrives on Tuesday this
year.
Fresh oysters at ]. p. Dunn's restau-
rant.
Oats at AZ cents per bushel at Swartz
Bros.
Geo. Mcknight has moved to Pitts
burg.
New glassware just received at H. j.
Nickle's
Silver belt buckles at Hoffmans, the
jeweler.
Daniel Drew, of Dubois, was in town
last Thursday.
Children's corset waists at as cents at
H. J. Nickle's.
Every frost decreases the popularity
of corner loafng.
The Dubois Express refers to Falls
creek as West Dubois.
Athlett -four the best. Cotton sack,
for 81 90 at ]. A. Welsh's.
n Robinson's shoes are as represented
and satisfaction guaranteed.
A dance is advertised to be held in
the hall at Eleanora on Olive Eve.
Why don't you try our loose coffee,
20 cents pound, at j. A. Welsh's?
Soda, oyster, wine and ginger snaps,
at ]. A. Welsh's for cents a pound.
Use Royal Phosphoric coffee and
avoid dyspepsia. Try it and be con-
vinced.
Good working gloves from 25c. up to
$1.0O at Milliren's, the clothier and
halter.
L. J. McEntire & Co. and ]. A. Welsh
sell Royal Phosphoric coffee at ls cents
pound.
Perry Dempsey, Of O'Donnell, split
his left thumb while cutting wood the
other day.
Glenn Milliren is selling an all-wool
underwear at 81. 80 a suit that is actually
worth $3.50.
Watches repaired by skilled work.
men at G. F. Hoffman's. Everything
guaranteed.
Robinson tries to give you the best
shoes experience and money will buy
for the price.
1t is estimated that the chestnut crop
in Indiana county this year will be
worth $4,000.
"Ten Nights in Bar-room" will be
played at the opera house Monday
night, Nov. 18th.
The ladies of the w. G. T. U. will
serve dinner in the G. A. II. hall on
Thanksgiving day.
The Peoples Party expect to hold a
political demonstration in this place
next Friday evening.
Edward Blackwell, a colored man
from Dubois, has charge of John c.
Dillman's restaurant.
The continued use Of !. Royal Phos
phoric coffee has proven it's merits
Boil the coffee ten minutes.
"Going into politics has been the
Jericho road on which many man was
robbed Of his garment Of self respect"
The elocution teacher from Pittsbure
will be here tomorrow. We have beer
informed that q large class will b
formed.
e. T. McGsw and the Reynoldsvill,
water company will have suit befor,
Squire Johnston in West Reynoldsvill'
next Friday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31

DIR. r. E. HARRISON will open the
dental Office opposite Hotel Belnap
about the first Of Nov. He is thorough
ly practical and honest in his work.
Give him fair trial and he will
prove 1t. DIR. j. S. MCCREIGHT.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31

The finest silver polish In the market
at 25 cents per box, at Ed. Coolers.
Attend Reeds closing out sale and
save 25 per cent ON every dollar invest
cd. Shoes at cost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31

Lard at ]. A. Welsh's for Q cents per
pound.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-31
LOCAL LAC0NICS.

This is the last day Of October, and
with the poet we say:
Bright thy reign and full OF beauty,
Month Of splendor but too brief.
Would might prolong thy sunshine
Mellow air and changefnl leaf
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

NEW YORK, Aug. l5-FLoUR-Dull,
steady.
WHEAT-Fairly active; 5lc. lower, clos
ing steady; No 2 red, store and elevator,
5sIa58%c; afloat, 5S1Ic (. o. b., 5S94a
59Ic.; upgraded red, 54aj9c.; No | nortn-
ern, 661(a661Sc.; options were fairly nc.
tive and irregular, with trading chiefly
local, closing weak at 14a%c. under yes
terday: December and September most
active; No. reu, losing, August, $500;
September, 5SXc.; October, 59Bc, Decem-
ber 62Hc.; May 61]sc.
UoRN--Dull, lower; closing firm; No. q
63H, elevator; e3lGaG4c aAoat; op-
tions opened strong at Ba1Hc. advance,
but closed weak at 1saNc under yesterday;
trading fairly active; May and septem-
Der most active; August, G2c,; Sep.
tember, 6lc.; October, G04c.; November,
59Hc.; December 573Sc; May, 564c.
OATs--Quiet, flru; options, fairly ac-
tive, frmer. August, 33Jsc; September,
34%c.: October 85%c.; spot prices, No 2,
S3Ha3ic.: No. 2 white 382la37c No. 2 Chi.
cago, 34%s35c.; No. 3, 35c.; No. white,
36aS6Ac.; mixed western, 34a3jc; white
do, 36a45c.; white state 36a45c.
BEEF-steady, quiet; family. St0al2; ex.
ira mess, SSaS5
BEEF HAMs-Quiet, frmer; S23.
&TIERCED BEEF-Qliet, steady; city extra
India mess, $l5alT
Cur MEATs-Firm, light supply; picked
bellies, IL pounds, SIC, picked shoulders,
6%a6%c;; picked hams 1l9lal2c.; mid
dies nominal.
LARD-Dull, firmer; western steam,
closed at $500; sales, 1000 ti4rces: city at
7Ssa7Hc.; September, $500; refined, armer,
qniet; continent, IS 35; South America,
S8 Coz compound, 6a6Hc,
PoRK-More active, firm mess, sl5a15. 25;
extra prime sl3al350.
BUTTER-Firm, quiet; state dairy, 14a
2lc.; do creamery, 17s23c,; PENNSYLVANIA,
do, l7a28c'; western dairy, 13al6c.: do.
creamery, 14a2Sc; do. factory, 12Ha15Nc.; !;
elgins, 23c. imitation creamery, l4ai7c.
CHEEsE-Quiet, firm: stats large 71Ia
9Ac. do. fancy, 9llc.: western, small,
7Za9Jsc; part skins, 316a61Sc.; full skins,
2a3c.
EGGsTFirm, light supply; state and
Pennsylvania, 17al7fc,; western fresh,
l5Nal7c. do, per case Sl.25a3.50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

"My childish awe and reverence for the
conductor of an express train has never
quite left me-" says u woman, "and it is
with feeling of half surprise that l dis
covered one was actually very human. a
long journey invariably gives me q SICK
headache and I go prepared. My home
ward trip was no exception, and two or
three hours after our start | was chained
to u big camphor bottle. The conductor
eyed me sharply every time he passed, and
it fioated through my aching head that he
was probably putting me down in hiH
thoughts as one of those helpless women
who give out on the slightest provocation
But suddenly he stopped at my seat:
II beg your pardon, madam, but is that
camphor you are usingF he asked.
"Wonderingly, | replied, Yes with d
quick, vague feeling that I was transgress-
ing some rule Of the company in having it.
"'Will you lend it to me for moment?'
he went on. 4 have binding sick head
ache and have been wishing l could get T.
Whit from my camphor bottle
"He grasped the bottle eagerly as :
handed it to him. He took long, strong
whiffs of it, poured some in his hand ant.
wet his mustache, touched his finger with
it and put it in his mouth, and finally satu
rated his handkerchief, with an apology
for his greediness, as he termed it.
"The shock of the incident, so contrary
to my lifelong estimate of these grand Off
cials, really cured my headache, and tho
rest of the journey was accomplished Will
q certain sense Of elation of having met q
great man on his own level. New Yorl
Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
The Question of u Majority.

According to q decision of the French
council Of state unanimous vote may bG
cast in favor Of candidate ut an election,
and the candidate may yet fail of receiving
majority" and of being elected.
In the town Of Montlercon, France, in an
election for u small local Office, only one
voter presented himself to cast his ballot.
He voted for NJ. Bagneux for the Office
and NJ. Bagneux having received all the
votes cast was declared elected.
But the matter was carried before tht
council of state, which promptly annulle6
the election, declaring that majority OF
votes cast" was necessary to elect, and
that, as "a majority" means "the greater
number" there could only be majority
where there were more than one,
1t is presumable, from this decision, that
if two votes had been cast for NJ. Bag
neux, these two votes would have beer
held TO constitute majority; just as two
sheep have been said to constitute "Aock
of sheep" and two calves u "herd Of
cattle. ."--Youth's Companion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
A Story at Which No One Ever Laughed

Dr. James Nevans Hyde is a great trav.
eler, and if lie hadn't taken up medicine
he would have succeeded in the newspaper
business. He has seen all there is wortl.
seeing, and ought to be a good judge of Il
good story.
II saw thing once in my own country"
he said, (which l thought was clever, and
| have told it several times, but somehow
nobody ever laughs at it. l was down OIL
the Rhode Island coast strolling about the
factories of one Of those ancient towns. Z
saw this sign on door, No swearing al.
lowed in here | thought that n singular
admonition, and went in to see what tho
nature of the work was which required all
order to keep down profanity.
"The place was sardine factory. There
were several hundred men aud boys EN-
ployed sticking French sardine labels OIL
the little tin boxes into which were PLACED
the minnows. The manufacturer knew
what fraud he was committing, and he
knew his employees were aware of the ex
tent Of it, and in order to bride their in,
dignation he issued the order. don't tell
you the story in the hope that you will
laugh at 1t, only that you can see how
widely people differ about good story."--
Chicago Tribune