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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
HIGHEST CLASS !

Every fastdious and most particular dresser knows
that make speciality Of highest class readyto-wcar
suits goods that have been made from the Choicest Imported
Wooens cannot be beaten by the expensive tailor
work Comparison OF these goods is out Of the question
other clothing house takes the risk of handling such extra
high quality goods
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Shirts!

Fancy striped percale laun'
dried shirts, late style and
perfect fit, from SOC. up
ward. Also over 1000
patterns of fancy cheviots,
sateens, in stripes and bars,
all cut and sewed by hand,
from 24c. up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
NO FAKE-!

In these days Of fake advertisements deem it wise
and expedient state the fact that what say is true
and it boldly and in such way that it be
misconstrued: the superiority of the materials of
goods speak for themselves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

Karl's Clover Root, the great blood
purifier gives freshness and clearness
to the complexion and cures constipa-
tion, 2jcts., Scots, Sl.OO. Sold by j.
G. King * Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

Gas lamps were introduced in the
Paris streets in 1918. Their employ
ment caused no little remark among the
country people, who got an idea that
there was somo magic about the matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Summer Heat

These prices, though small, talk
big of the comfort, style and weara-
bility in our hot weather headgear.
Here are Panamas, French Palms and
Split Braids, Cantons and the new
Senets, in the Seaside Yacht and Roll
Turban Shapes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

whom he named as sole executor in his
will, Mr. Hewos being thon dead. ---
Miss Molly Elliot Soawoll in Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Hats.

We make speciality of hats and display the
largest and most complete assortment of headwear
for and children in the county.
Arguments are needless TO any good Judge of
mems headwear when we show our Derbys and AL
pines AT modern low prices. $500 and Loo are
old fogy figures when the exact same qualities are
sold at store at Soc, sl,00, $l.25 $780, Sl75
and 800.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Trousers!

Csc. is all we ask for
double stitched Jean with
extra seat room, worth 81.
Sl.OO for serviceable trous-
ers, strongly sewed, in the
neatest stripes of the 80 and
80 materials.
S2.25 for all wool cheviot
and fancy cashmere trousers,
perfect fitting, dressy pat
terms, worth 81.
$500 for the choice of
elegant S6 patterns, in a
splendid variety of light and
dark greys, neat stripes and
mixtures.
For Dressy Spring Trous-
ers call at our store and get
prices. We are confident
that we can suit you.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

which he died in 1862, and was
buried in Columbus, Ga. Mrs.
Williams and her little daughter
visited his grave every day, and often
comforted themselves by wreathing 1t
with flowers. While the mother sat
thinking of the loved and lost ones, the
little girl would pluck the weeds from
the unmarked soldiers graves near her
fathers, and cover them with flowers,
calling them "her soldiers graves, and
say they had no one else to care for them.
After "A short while the dear little girl
was summoned by the angels To join
her father. The sorely-bereaved moth
er then took charge of these unknown
graves for the child's sake, and as she
cared for them thought of the patriots
graves throughout the south, far away
from home and kindred, and in this
way the plan was suggested to her of
setting apart one day in each year that
love might pay tribute to valor through
ont the southern states. In March,
1866. she addressed "A communication to
the daily paper at Columbus suggesting
our Memorial day" custom. She then
wrote to the Soldiers Aid societies, and
they readily responded. and reorganized
under the lead of memorial associations.
Mrs. Williams died April ID, 1874, and
was buried with military honors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24
BARNEY JENNINGS CHARGE.

Barney Jennings lived a very un-
eventful life i'm his Carolina home until
the breaking out of the late civil war
His opportunities were very few. and
he had not availed himself of those he
might have seized He was shiftless,
harmless, happy-go-lucky fellow, with
abundance of leisure and little or no
cash.
When he offered his services as a SOL
der in the southern army the captain
was averSe to accepting him because Of
his unsavory reputation, and only
yielded after most urgent entreaty on
the part OF the nc'er-do-weel Barney
served in tho army of the Potomac. OF
James, participating in the leading
battles and winning an envia BILE name
rs fighter Had he been able 20 read
or write he would have been given a
commission
Alas, at Charlottesville poor Jen-
nings had his left leg shot away. and
his soldier days ended, much to his dis
gust and discontinue. Returning
homo. he hobbicd about ona 'pcg-leg, ="
surrcndoring himself TO whisky drink
ing and fighting over again his battles.
under the "stoops OF the village stores
or before the tall bars Of the saloons.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

Whatever scruples he may have had
before the war as to accepting charity,
he now felt himself proper ward of
the community. Poor fellow! his APP
petite for liquor grew stronger every
day, and he soon passed into state of
nearly continuous inebriety. His heart
nearly broke when tidings came from
AppomattoX; but, like brave soldier,
he accepted the issues of battle. say
ing: The Teller wot lams yer is jester
fed in holm on slong's his hilt dom
slip"
Before Barney fought at Chancellors-
vile there had been battle near his
native village, and in the little Gene
terry were graves of union as well as
confederate soldiers who had fallen in
that contest. Those of the former were
in a group in deserted and neglected
corner of the burial ground, and when
the beautiful custom was inaugurated
of decorating with flowers the sleeping
places of the heroes Barney was great
~ distressed because the programme
did not include those of former foemen.
"They mought er been wrong" he
persisted, lin pilin' down onter us, but
they fit pintedly, n l reckon they'd
wives n malnmies that cried over 'em. {"
But Barney was trifle ahead of his
neighbors in spirit of amity. The day
came, when a wealth of flowers was
spread over each southern soldiers
grave, while no thought was bestowed
upon those that were concealed by
weeds, beneath the scraggy oaks and
elms. When the speeches and hymns
were over party of young people
strayed down in the union quarter, and
their establishment was great when
they saw that every grave was covered
generously with wild flowers. Near by
they saw Barney extended upon weeds
his bloated body had broken by its
weight.
The touching tribute was Barney's
last act upon earth; for he never awoLe
from the sleep into which he had fallen.
He died beside the graves of former
enemies, whose courage had inspired
his praiseworthy action.
When the next anniversary day came
loving hearts recalled Barney's charge
over in the deserted corner, and since
that time no distinction has been made
in that little cemetery between the
union and the confederate dead.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

vision the working of the stilLto-be-
solved question. The errors of peo-
ple-their discomfort and mistakes,
may sorely try the safety as well as the
perpetuity of a government. The labors,
the pains and the sorrows of the soldier
army must ever serve as warming, as
entreaty, as encouragement and as
strength To the living and their success
sors. Each returning Decoration day
teaches the lesson of the pricelessness
of liberty and union.
For the soldiers who sleep and the
cause for which they died the wooded
scanned and cultivated gardens are
stripped of their choicest gifts. Hail
the nation that honors its defenders,
dead and living, and let Decoration day
be and abide forever, a holy day in the
nation. Time has softened the asperi-
ties of other days; the opposing pas
sions of men, whose differences were
based upon honest conclusions, have
been subdued into respect and admira-
ton for the courage that stamped the
action of each in the trying times of
infinite peril, and a common country is
the heritage of all. The custom of
decorating the graves is in no sense an
awakener of strife, but sublime trib-
ute to exalted worth
The once ensanguined fields of the
south are now being turned over by
bright plowshares, and will presently
yield fair harvests To the peaceful
workers; the voices of the mockingbird
and brown thrush FIJI with melody
the groves through which once passed
hostile armies. The sound of war is
heard no more in the land, and may the
memories and lessons of Decoration day
preserve an everlasting peace to the
nation. The one great baptism of
blood should be efficient to the per
petual sealing of the republic in peace
and harmony throughout the length
and breadth of the land
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

soldier and civilian. would respond to
his simple appeal with patriotic en-
thusiasm and that Decoration dav
would become one of the established
holidays Of the nation And there is no
reason 20 believe that the beautiful Gus
tom Will ever cease 20 be observed If
there were. the Americans OF the future
need but recall these words of gallant
John a. Logan to remind them Of the
duty they owe 20 the men who died to
save their country:
We should guard tleir graves with sacred
vigilance All that the consecrated wealth and
Ia &c OF the natiOu can Go 20 add % their adorn-
ment and security is but "a fitting tribute 20
the memory oi our slain defenders. Let no
wJntOn foot tread rudely on such hallowcd
mounds Let peasant paths invite the COM
ing and going OF reyereut visitors and fond
mourners Let no vandalism OF ayarce or
neglect-no ravages OF time-testify TO the
present or coming generations that we have
forgotten as "a people the cause OF free and
undivided public. If other eyes grow dun and
their hands s.ackcn and their hc"rts grow cold
Ia the solemn trust, ours snail keep It well as
long as light and warmth OF lie rom In 10 Us
Let Us then at the time appointed gather
around their sacred remains a.d garland the
pasSionless mounds above them with the
choicest flowers OF spring time Let US raise
above them the dear Old flag they saved from
GiShonor Let Us in this solemn presence re-
new our pledges 10 aid anu assist those whom
they have left among us, sacred charge upon
nations gratitude--the soldiers and sailors
widows and orphans.
With reverence and gratitude the
aged, the fair and the young of our
land strew the graves of the departed
heroes with bright blossoms upon every
returning 3Oth OF May. They remem-
Der the service rendered by the dead.
But they have learned to do more.
They have been taught to make pleas
ant the last days and respect the gray
hairs OF those who survived the war
and are even now preparing to join
their comrades in the grand encamp-
ment on the other shore. 1t is well
that while we moisten with tear the
hallowed grave of departed friend,
we lend helping hand and give
cordial smile to the wheeling veteran
by our side.
The southern Memorial day owes, as
has been said, its origin TO Mrs. Mary
Anna Williams, of Columbus, Ga. Mrs.
Williams was the daughter of Maj.
John Howard, of Milledgeville, Ga,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24
TONY'S PaETTY FLOWERS.

The spring had been so late in com
ing that the good and loyal people of
Teckerdsville scarcely knew what they
should do about flowers for Decoration
day. The hitherto never-failing snow
balls and lilacs were in embryo. while
of the wild flowers not even a spring
beauty or a wood violet was TO be seen.
The ladies got together and talked
over the situation; the committee of
arrangements sOlepuly decided that
something surely had 10 be done, and
that without delay Then the ladies
met the committee, when there was
much more talking than ever, which
finally eliminated in a wrathful out
burst from Old Mrs. Malliner, a soldiers
widow:
''Sce we're, now, all there is we'se
gotter have flowers ter put onto the
graves n all the snivelin' n tall1in'
back i'm the wor' hain't ergoin' ter
hurry up spring one bit. What's more,
we iist kahn t put off decoratin'; so we'll
halter take mp er collection fer buyin'
NV EN- Here goes my quarter.
This innovation was startling one
10 Lut lAi INNS. W no II pun lotiC'
were also economical. and their con
tributions we're not made with startling
alacrity. Still. after much persistence
and thorough canvass Of the town,
an amount was raised that. in the opin-
ion OF everybody, WAS ample for the end
desired There being no dollhouse or
flower store in Toukordsville, Tony
Malliner only son OF the widow,
was instructed to proceed 10 Detroit
and make the purchase.
Decoration day opened warm, but
with every promise of an all-to-be-de-
sired occasion The villagers decked
themselves in their best attire, the
farm wagons came numbering into
town. filled with happy creatures, glad
to get away for a day from the arduous
toll Of the home Blueiays chartered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

in the apple trees, robins sang soft love
notes to their mates, and sparrows
twittered upon every hand.
Presently, however, as the crowds
gathered, so did the clouds. Patriot
ism, however, is strong, and the people
like to get together in the country.
Hence, while they gossiped and specu-
lated upon the possible events of the
day, they gave little heed TO the fall
ing smoke from the chimneys or the
fitful whiting of the winds, those sure
precursors of rainfall.
The speaker, the preacher, the church
choir and the chairman had gathered
upon the stage that stood on the outer
edge of the cemetery, while two or
three thousand people were gathered in
front Then raindrop fell suffering
here and there upon the new bonnets
or dresses of the women, and the
derbys of the men. Neighbor regarded
neighbor nervously, but no one
flinched as slow, drilling, but de-
cidedly wetting rain set in.
Chairman, preacher, speaker, choir
all did their part without abatement of
Loyalty the people stood at their posts,
uttering no complaints, if they did fail
to cheer.
Then, after the benediction was pro-
nounced, the chairman called up the
committee to distribute the flowers.
Alas! the flowers did not materialize.
In therSstead' in the paper boxes once
containing them, were wretched masses
of pulpy, vari-colored paper, tangles of
wrapped wire, etc. Tony had pur-
chased lot of miserably made paper
flowers instead of natures own dear
gifts.
"They was SO much cheaper" he was
careful TO explain.
Still there was no end To small flags,
so that two of them were placed upon
each soldiers grave and thus amends
were made in part for Tony's blunder.
But Teckerdsville never did and never
will forgive him the sorry trick he
played.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24
ONE MANS SUFFERING.
The Trials and TribulatiOns OF hat
tie Greek Citizen-HOw lac
Comes to Tell This Story
(Lton the BattIe Creek Moon) }

Among the moulders at the works OF
the Michigan foundry company can be
found Mr. Amos Maynard; lac has lived
i'm Battle Creek for over ten years, l.
houorcd and respected by all who know
him: such Is the man who makes this
sr,,ement. he says: have had kidney
ttq,',ble for years, and it has made my
life miserable. The heavy lifting. necc'-
sIry in my business, made me worse. 4
have been compelled tO lie in bed IN Il help
less condition for AS long * nine days AT "a
time: the greatest pain was from my back,
winch sometimes felt as though n DayOnet
was being run through me IN the region
If nv kidneys; many citizens OF Battle
Creek knew how bad ! was could not
move without the greatest caution, Tor
as soon as attempted 10 stoop over, bend
To one side, or even turn in bed, the pain
was simply unbearnble wore porous
plasters constantly for tine little tcna-
porary relief they brought me. When
ever ! caught the slightest cold it went
straight 10 my kidneys and made me
worse was advised to try Doan's Kid
new Pills, and got some. | have taken in
all four boxes Of them, and | now feel rs
active rs ever A few months ago | would
have ridiculed the idea of being cured SO
quickly, and being able to work rs | can
now All the ong-standing pains are
gone and the former traces of kidney dis
orders found in my urine have disap-
peared | have recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills to many friends who were tr6u
bled as was, and in every case | have
learned they proved as beneficial as with
me. Doan's Kidney Pills would be cheap
TO me at almost any price.
For sale by all dealers, price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the L. s. Remember the name,
D0dnS, and take no other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

rating the graves with the choicest
flowers of spring, the practice pro-
claiming 10 the children and childrens
children forever that the deeds of these
men who died for God and country
shall be memorialized as long as cour-
age rates as a virtue.
As time passed members of the army
of veterans who returned TO their
homes dropped out of life, so that now,
besides the great national burial places
in the south, every cemetery of the
north is hallowed by the presence of
sleeping soldiers. Wherever these
heroes lie flowers are taken at each re-
curing anniversary and placed as vo-
tive gifts upon every sacred altar
grave of liberty. History tells of sky
piercing monoliths, of colossal statues
and artistic mausoleums erected to the
memory of great captains of conquering
armies, while thought-if thought
there was at all-of the hosts of COM
mon soldiers who poured out their life
blood for the glory of these chieftains,
was as a fitting fancy at eventide, ban
ished with its birth. 1t remained
for the American people, who govern
for themselves and are alone supreme,
TO declare that the humblest life sacri-
feed in the cause of freedom is as
sacred as the penates of the household
as priceless as that of the general
who barred his breast to death-dealing
bullets.
The problem of human government
must be sought TO be solved by each
successive generation. Blessed is that
one which throws such added light that
the next one may discern with clearer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

MRS. WILLIAMS AND HER AUTOGRAPH.
and was a superior woman. She COM
bined the loveliest womanly traits of
character with that self-reliance and
determination generally attributed to
the sterner sex. She was literally edu-
Gated in the best schools of Charleston,
5. c., and Philadelphia, and was accom-
plished in music, painting and lam
guages. She married Maj. j. c. Will
liams on his return from the Mexican
war. lie was lawyer of high stand
ing and speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives about the time the war
broke out. While colonel of the First
Georgia Regulars in the army of Vir-
ginia he contracted disease from
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24
HISTORY OF THE DAY.
The custom of decorating with FIR,

The custom of decorating with fra
grant spring flowers the graves of de-
parted friends Is an old one, but the
observance of Decoration day as il is
understood to-day is shrouded i'm some
mystery, in spite of the fact that the
significant national rite is not yet thirty
years old. Towns innumerable, both
in the north and in the south. Law
claim to having originated the day
After sitting, with perfect impartial
ty, all the testimony relating to the
important subject, the best authorities
are inclined To accord To Mrs. Charles
j. Williams. of Columbus, Ga, the
honor of being the mother of Decora-
tion day.
But before speaking at length of this
noble southern woman, who saw in
Memorial day" "a grand opportunity
TO reunite the surviving heroes of the
struggle between north and south, il
might be well to state that the decora
ton of soldiers graves did not become
a really national custom until 1868, in
which year, under date Of May 5, Gen.
John A. Logan, commander in chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic, is
sued "a general order from which we
quote:
The Both day of May is designated for the
purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise
decorating the graves OF comrades who died
in defense of their country during the late re-
belion, and whose bodies now lie in almost
every city, village and hamlet churchyard in
the land In this observance no form OF cere-
mony is prescribed but posts and comrades
will in their own way arrange such lifting
services and testimonials OF respect as cir
cumstances may permit
When Gen. Logan issued this order
he had no idea that young and old,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24

Out from the long past comes the
memory of a nameless soldier grave
and of a heart that broke because her
love was not. Out from the past come
the shadows of numberless unknown
and named heroes, who gave their all
of life TO perpetuate the union. In
the trying times of strife and carnage,
when cannons belched and muskets
flashed death everywhere, little mounds
of earth sprang up in rows here and
there in the southland. The memory
of these known and unknown dead sug-
gested the beautiful custom of deco
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-24
Tho Old Guard Duindies.

There are more soldiers graves to
decorate to-day than ever before. The
old guard dwindles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-29
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Sewer Assessments.

The owners OF estates assessed for the construc-
tion of sewers in the streets hereinafter named
are hereby notified that the assessments for said
construction were, on the 2ld day OF March, 1885,
lodged at the office OF the city treasurer.
In NORFOLK STREET fron Oak street TO sta
street TO oranston street; in HUN IN GToN AVE-
NUE., from Cranston street TO Chambers street; in
CHAMBERS STREET, from Huntington avenue
to Burlington street. and in BURLINGTON
STREET, from Chambers street TO crocker avenue.
In VIOLET STREET from the summit about $50
feet north of orms street 10 orms street
In MIDWAY STREET, from Gano street to a
In IVES STREET. from the north side Of Med
way street 10 Waterman street.
In ATLANTIC A ENUE, from Elmwood avenue
In ORCHARD STREET, from oxford street to
Fruit street. and FRUIT STREET. from Broad
In BENEVOLENT STREET. from the summit
near Cook streetto nope street.
In MEETING STREET, from Thsyer street to
In GEsLER STREET, from courtland street to
II payment Of the whole OF any assessment is
made before the 22d day OF March, 1885, deduction
will be made the same ~ the rate OF Sax (o)
per centum per annum from the date OF the pay
ment TO 50 Id last mentioned date.
one.third OF the assessment msy be paid at any
is lodged with the City Treasurer, without interest
The second install ment OF one-ihrd may be paid
within two years from the day OF said lodgmeut
with the city Treasurer By paying in addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount due on
annum from the hrst day of the second year after
said lodgment TO the time OF payment
The last and third instalment OF the assessment
may be paid within three years after said lodg-
ment by paying in addition thereto the interest
from the date Of the last payment.
II the fret instalme Is not paid at the end OF
assessment with the City Treasurer the whole
assessment can then be collected with interest
therefrom at the rate Of six ts) per cent per an
Is. l. d. GRANGER, City Treasurer
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