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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Death of Mary Harries.

Mary Letticia Harries, daughter OF
John Harries, Of Worth street, died at
lilo z. NJ, Friday, April 9Th, from con-
sumption. Four years ago Mollie's
mother died and about four weeks after
that she was very i'll for some weeks
from which she never fully recovered.
Two weeks ago last Sunday the grip
laid hold OF her delicate frame and has
tened the end OF her earthly existence.
Mollie was "a years, months and "a
days old when she died. When her
mother went out from their home Mol
lie took the mothers place and tenderly
and lovingly watched over the house,
hold and cared for the two little ones
who needed mothers care. She was
member OF the M. r. church, member
OF the Epworth League and teacher in
the Sunday school. Although in poor
health she was at her post OF duty in
the Sunday school almost every Sunday
morning. She was perfectly resigned to
leave the shores of time. One hour
before she died she went to sleep sing
ing, "Safe in the Arms Of Jesus" and
peacefully slept out OF time into
eternity. Funeral services were held
at the M. f. church at 1.30 p. M, Mon
day and her remains were buried in the
Syphrit cemetery beside the remains of
the mother, two sisters and one brother.
Mollie's Sunday school class and the
Epworth League attended the funeral.
A large crowd OF friends were at the
services in the church. The League
furnished cross OF beautiful flowers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Not Given Up Yet.

The readers Of this paper are aware
OF the fact that an attempt has been
made during the past two weeks to get
wire glass plant to locate here. Some
OF the business men are little afraid OF
taking up the proposition made by Mr..
Stauffer because they think 800, 500 is a
large capital to put up against the
patent and experience offered by Mr..
Stauffer. The committee appointed by
the Board of Trade succeeded in raising
considerable money, but not enough to
meet the requirements, and for the
present there will be nothing done
about the project, yet the hope OF get
ting the plant in Reynoldsville has not
been abandoned. There are persons
interested in the matter who can put up
the capital for the entire 800 If they
feel SO disposed. They are investigating
things and when satisfied that every
thing is all right it is possible Reynolds
vile will have glass works.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Don't Over do il,

1t is doubtful II another town In
Pennsylvania will have as many BIZ
cycles in 1t as will be found in Reynolds
vile this summer and the paved street
is delightful place to speed the "crit-
ter" on but we fear the bicylists will
spoil some of their sport before the
season is fairly opened by racing on
Main street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, in the evenings. The pleasant
evenings not only bring out the bicycle
riders, but "young America" is out
also and no place suits the urchins
quite so we'll as the middle of the street.
There is always crowd of people on
the street In the evenings and bicycle
racing on the streets is very dangerous
practice. We merely mention this to
avoid any accident that may occur from
fast riding and result In the borough
reducing the speed so slow that there
would be no pleasure riding up and down
Main street, and We don't want to see
that happen. A small boy was knocked
down by a bicycle last Friday evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10

Supper and social at the home of Mrs.
A. f. Dunn next Thusday evening un-
der the auspices of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. A good
time is anticipated. Ice cream, cake,
coffee, ham sandwickxtyhes, &c.
We have no price list, but give you
prices when you see quality of goods we
offer you ROBINSON & MUNDoRFF
They can't catch us on good goods
and low prices. Deemer & Co.
Special sale and special all the time
at Robinson's.
New men, new goods and new prices
at Robinson q Mundorff's cash grocery,
Centennial building.
1t is wonderful the amount of lace cur
tains Bing & Co. are selling.
II you want Brussels carpet 90 to the
Reynoldsville Hardware Cos. store.
Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
OF suiting we are making to order for
sl6. Bell, the clothier.
Builders look to your walls. ada
mant" Is the perfection OF wall plaster
and Is the result of life devoted to
scientific research. can show YOU an
interesting story about some OF the
imitation, Fl. Alex. Stoke, agent.
Our four bits per yd. bleached table
linen takes the lead over others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
New School Building.

The school directors met In the office
of Esq. M. M. Davis Monday evening to
decide on one OF the many plans sub
mitted TO them for the now school build
ing. They accepted the plan Of Ed. ].
Carlisle Il Co., architects Of Pittsburg,
which Is as follows: Building Is TO be
132x92 feet, three stories high; two
school rooms In basement, six rooms on
first floor, seven rooms on second floor,
making total Of fifteen school rooms,
and an auditorium, that will seat from
100 to 800 pupils, on third floor. A stage
and two dressing rooms will be In con-
nection with the auditorium. The
building will also contain a room for a
library and a private office for the prin-
cipal Of the schools. A tower with two
fronts, one on Main street and the
other on Grant street, will adorn the
building. The school house Is TO be
built Of brick. The Smead System OF
heating, ventilating and dry closets will
be put In the building. The architects
say the building can be erected ready for
the seats for $4,000. Work on the
building will begin in June and IL will
be finished about Christmas time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
An Old Land Mark Gone.

At six o'clock on Monday morning.
April Sth, 1895, Joseph Syphrit, one OF
the old land marks in Paradise settle
ment, breathed his last. Joseph Sy-
phrit was born In Canada in 1914. In
1916 his father moved TO Westmore-
land Co., Pa. In 1897 Joseph Syphrit
was united In marriage to Miss Mary
Campbell. In 1871 they moved to JEFF
ferson county, where Mr.. Syphrit has
since resided. His first wife died about
fifteen years ago and in 1885 he was
married TO Caroline Allison. Thirteen
children were the result OF his first
marriage. He had forty-four grand
children, and eleven great grand
children. When twenty years old he
joined the Methodist Episcopal church
and ever afterwards lived consistent
member OF the same, therefore, death
had no terror for him. He was 81
years, ! month and % days old, and
considering his life on earth the follow
ing scriptural quotation is very applica-
BILE: "Thou shalt come to thy grave in
full age, like as a shock OF corn com
eth In in his season."
Four years ago last winter Mr.. Sy-
phrit froze his feet, from which he had
more or less trouble up until three
months ago when one OF his feet become
so sore that he was confined to his
home. Last week gangrene set In and
soon sapped the vitality from the body
that had stood the storms of many win
tcrs. Mr.. Syphrit was able to go to the
table and eat with the family on Fri
day. The deceased was an honest,
upright, hard working man. His re-
mains were buried in the Syphrit ceme-
terry yesterday. Services were conduct
ed by Rev. =. J. Slattery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Council Meeting.

In obedience to call Of Burgess Latti-
mer, Council met in special session on
Monday evening, April Sth, for the
purpose OF acting on final exonerations
OF tax collector, and for the transaction
of general business. Members present,
McClelland, Ritzie, Hickman and Rob
ertson; absent, Shields and Reynolds;
President McClelland presided.
Minutes Of meetings of March 4th,
March 18th and April 1st read and
adopted.
Tax Collector Pentz was unable to
attend, and by mutual agreement the
matter of generations was postponed
until Friday, April 18th.
M. M. Fisher appeared and asked for
grade for pavement in front OF his
property on Main street; referred to
street committee.
j. Hamblett asked for exoneration
from dog tax; deferred until April 18th.
The following bills were presented
and on motion ordered paid: L. A.
Stiles, services as policeman, $500; Jas.
Mcpherson, services as policeman,
800; A. Rodgers, burying dog, sl.00;
Green & Conser, meals for prisoners,
$3.50; J. ID. Lowther, Street Commits
sioner, 1885; Samuel Lattimer, Com
mitments, stationery, ETC., $4.33.
Petitions presented, asking that none
but American citizens be employed on
street work, and that preference be
given to citizens Of Reynoldsville and
vicinity, all things being equal. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimous
ly carried, the petitions were ordered
filed and placed on record.
Bond of John Trudgen as overseer OF
poor presented and on motion approved.
There being no further business,
council adjourned to meet on Friday
evening, April 18th, for the purpose Of
taking final action on generations,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
SAD ACCIDENT.
William Downs Legs Crushed Under
Car Wheels

William Downs Legs Crushed Under
| Car Wheels
A very sad accident occurred near the
old weigh Office above the company
store on the II. e. f. G. R'y Wednesday
evening which resulted in the death of
Willie, the only son of Nicholas Downs,
at half past twelve Wednesday night.
The company run train Of box cars TO
and from the mines TO accommodate the
miners. Mr.. Downs lives IN "Snyder-
town" and got Of the train near Prescott
vile and called TO his son TO get of but
| Willie wanted longer ride and re-
mained on the train until IL arrived at
the old weigh office and then In some
manner fell of the train and under Il.
His left leg was cut of below the knee
and his right foot was 80 badly crushed
that amputation would have been
necessary. Two or three doctors we're
soon at the boys side and they remained
with him until the Death Angels came
for his spirit. Reaction did not set In
and the young life ebbed away without
the doctors amputating his one leg and
trimming up the other one that had
been crushed Off on the rail. There is
half dozen stories as TO how the
accident happened. Some say one thing
and some another. Willie Downs, who
was small for his age, was eighteen
years old on the day he met such an
untimely death, and was largely de-
pended upon to support the family as
Mr.. Downs has had poor health for
some time and has not been able TO do
much work. The boy worked In Big Sol
dier mine. The parents are sadly be-
reft and are almost heartibrolten over
their loss. IL Is sad for the parents
to part with their boy yet it is better
for them and him that death covered
up the awful work done by the train,
for boy with both feet off would be
burden to himself aud his parents. Mr.
Elliott, general manager for the b., L.
IL Y. G. M. Co., has warned the men
time and again to be very careful in
getting on and off the train so that no
accident befall them.
Funeral services were held in the M.
f. church Saturday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. p. J. Slattery, pastor of
the church, and Rev. II. II. John
son, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church. A very large crowd attend
cd the funeral. The order OF Red Men,
of which Mr.. Downs is member, and
the Sons of Temperance, of which the
deceased was member, attended the
funeral in body. Willie Downs was
member of The Presbyterian Sunday
school and Endeavor Society.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Not a Very Lively Board OF Trade.

Last Friday night was the regular
night for the Board OF Trade meeting
but there were not enough present for
a quorum and there was no business
done. The people Of this town shodld
take interest enough In the Board of
Trade TO attend the meetings. New
officers were to have been elected, the
glass plant works to be disposed OF, and
action to be taken on q communication
from q gentleman who is looking for q
location for plant to manufacture bath
tubs and plumbers supplies. This plant
would employ from forty to fifty men.
Chas. Herple, chairman Of the depart
ment OF manufacturing, noticed by the
Pittsburg papers that parties were con-
templating locating the above mention
ed plant at New Castle and he wrote to
them about locating in Reynoldsyille,
and IL was the answer to his letter that
was to haye been read before the Board
OF Trade. 1t is likely it will not re-
quire very much lnducement to get the
plant. This town should surely be able
to catch some OF the manufacturing
plants that are seeking good locations.
There is no other town that has better
advantages to offer manufacturing
establishments. Fuel, railroads, and
everything that could be offered, but
the men OF our town who have capital
will not see that it is to their advantage
to give little to get manufactures
into this town. All they give would re-
turn to them hundred fold In short
time, by the enhancement OF their
property, to get hives Of industry going
in Reynoldsville. When the business
men fully awake to the position and are
willing to give literally, then the town
will make wonderful strides along the
lines Of prosperity. A live Board OF
Trade, not one that is half asleep, is
what this or any other town wants il it
would succeed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
COAL MINING NEWS.
The b., L. & Y. c. M. Co. Make the Mer
an Offer.

The b., L. & Y. c. M. Co. Make the Men
Two weeks ago last Saturday the
miners and mine laborcrs Of this place
held mass meeting In Centennial hall
and decided to ask the b., j.. & Y. G..
M. Co. for an advance Of ten cents per
ton for pick mining and machine men
and other mine laborers TO get a raise
In proportion. Three delegates we're
appointed TO attend the district conven-
tion held at Dubois on the 9th ult.
AT that convention IL was decided TO
ask for five cents Of raise instead OF ten.
The action taken by the convention was
reported to the company, requesting an
answer before April sth. On April 5th
the b., L. & Y. G. M. Co. gave their
men the following answer TO the request
made for the advance:
That IL Is we'll known that the opera
tors In regions competing with us are
all paying as low, and some lower rates
for such work than we are. IL Is fur
ther well known that for nearly FIVE
months after resumption last summer,
we. together with The r. and p G. ana
|. Co. paid five cents more for MINING
than our nearby competitors' and In.
stend of nm advance In otber regions
some. notably Pittsburg. went far 6olow
us. much lower in fact than we have
ever been.
All must admit that ap eouitable and
even rate should he mid nv comneting
regions. and we are loath to believe that
our emplovees demand of us nm nd dvanco
without an expectation or belief that
our competitors shall nav tbo Same
standard as ourselves. But In order
that 4o cent rate shall be established,
,;va We ao ,ha, ig n ~ again % .ake .ne ..i.,a-
following proposltion:
n our employees agree TO work unin-
terruptediy during the month OF April,
honah' ooo, ~ @ .nu p'esonS prIoo U, lliining, we
pick mining 10 40 cents. and machine
mining TO % cents per net ton on May
ISL, lS95' and to pay all day labor the
o"ino pr "S "noh We iaso paul .ne ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Don't Fail to Hear Them,

Save your money to hear the charm
ing concert to be given in Centennial
hall April 10th by the famous Canadian
jubilee Singers who made years tour
of Great Britain and entertained crown
ed heads. The company is composed of
ten colored people, all fine artists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Two Men Killed.

A B., r.. g. P. freight train ran into q
washout within two miles of Punxsu-
tawney at four o'clock yesterday morn
ing and the engine and eighteen cars
were piled up. Engineer Edward Tay-
lor and fireman Morris Shay were killed,
and the conductor and front brakeman
badly injured. All trains were delayed
on the road.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Special to the Ladies and Gents I,

1t will be red, white and blue on Fri
day and Saturday, April 10 and 20.
Keep an eye on our announcement,
which will appear in the next issue of
this paper. DEEMER & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10
Card of Thanks.

We are very thankful for, and ap-
preciate, the kind favors of our friends
and neighbors during the illness and
after the death OF Mollie. Also thank
ful to the Epworth League and others
for the beautiful floral tributes.
HARRIES FAMILY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10

Flour and feed, wholesale and retail,
at Robinsn & Mundorffs
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10

See our line OF napkins, prices low
Deemer & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-10

Sergeshenriettascas scashmeresnoveltie ties
suitingsinallthelatest ylesandsoldatp =
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS kofeveryone.
DEEMER&CO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-04-05
CADY-MEAOER.

Our Bristol spOndent writes: "The
event of last week was the marriage,
Wednesday evening, March -, at the
home of the brides parents in Bristol, of
Lillace H.. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
+. Meader. to Rev. Gilbert +. Cady of
Lincoln. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G.. j. Kunz of Bristol, with Miss
Minnie Drake of New Haven acting as
bridesmaid and W. II. Eldridge of East
Middlebury as best man. Miss Grace
Foote of East Middlebury played the
wedding march," After one or two
very successful practical Jokes and the
appropriate distribution of rice and old
rubbers. a team was allowed to take the
happy couple to Middleburv. where they
took the evening train south. About 20
relatives and friends were present and
left many valuable presents. a few of
them were: \ beautiful gold watch from
the groom, large Rochester table-lamp
from the brides father, six silver tea
spoons from the groom's parents, silver
syrup pitcher from the bridesmaid, silver
pickle-castor from best man. beautiful
S-day clock, Mr. and Mrs. G.. b. and Jno.
b. Chase of Greenville, Pa, and another
from the groom's brothers, Willis, Isaac
and Charles half dozen silver forks and
Knives. Maltln Naul' AuIoIa, 1T ; crazy
quilt, Mr.. and Mrs. seth Patrick; six sill
yer teaspoons, David and Grace Merrill,
Lincoln; six silver nut-picks, Fannie
Wright, Bristol; olive spoon, j. II. Don
nelly, Vergennes; silver butter knife,
Grace Foote; six silver fruit knives, Ber-
nice Colby, Burlington; lace pillow
shams. Ruth Meader; napkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Ward, New Haven; butter
knife and sugar spoon, Seraph f. Prime,
Bristol; berry-spOOn, g. S. Page, Bristol ;
cold meat fork, Jno. Dickinson, Middle
bury; table-spread, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Cut
ting; syrup pitcher. j. NJ. Day, Bristol ;
PIE knife, p. j. Bristol, Bristol"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-04-05

We are glad to learn from par.
agraph in an esteemed contemporary
that tribe of the Improved Order of
Red Men is to be instituted in Burling-
ton shortly. If the Queen city must
have Red Men of any sort, by all means
let them be of the Improved variety, if
any such exist. 1t is painful even to
think of what might happen if IA tIibe of
the old-fas hioned Red Men should get
loose in Burlington. Filled with the
fire-water said to be sold there, they
might scalp every resident of the city
before their energy abated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-04-05

Mrs. c. b. Southland and daughter of
, Boston. who had been visiting at Mr.. +.
NJ. Chapman's, returned home Saturday.
Mr.. Cushing HILL who had been in
Boston and its vicinity for six weeks,
returned to town on Thursday of last
week.
Mr.. w. NJ. Cushmau and family NOV
ed this week from the Knapp place TO
Mrs. Powers house on Washington
street.
Willis Daniels entered the employ of
DR.. Sheldon on Monday, succeeding Mr..
Carl Church. who has returned to his
home in Whiting.
Gen. +. II. Ripley of Rutland was in
town Wednesday. lie is very much in
terested in Morgans and came up to see
Mr. Battell's stock.
Prof. and Mrs. f. c. Bryant, who were
married on Saturday at the home of Mrs.
Bryant's father, Rev. \. Def. Palmer of
Plaistow, y. IT,, arrived in town Tues
day afternoon. They are at Miss Cal
lenders.
Prof. Sanford of the college faculty has
an interesting Illustrated article in the
current issue of the New England Maga-
ziae on "Germany's Tribute to Armin-
/
tlOurished in the first century of the
Christian era and is noted as having
been the first man to unite the tribes of
his country in opposition to Rome
Prof. Sanford tells of Arminius' career
and of the monument erected to his MEM
ory by the German government few
wears ago on the summit of a mountain
30 miles southwest OF Hanover.
Judge Slade, G. NJ. Wilds, Esq. and
the Messrs. Button of this town. w. w.
Rider, Esq, of Bristol and States Attor-
ney Fish of Vergennes represented the
bar of Addison county at the banquet
given at the Van Ness House, Bur;ing-
ton, last Friday night in celebration of
the semi-centennal of the admission to
the bar of Hon. f. Il. Hard and Hon. r..
f. Wales of that city. An elegant re-
past was served. The menu, the work
of w. II. Bliss, Esq, was unique and
appropriate. Mr.. EIard's health is so
inirm that he was not able to attend.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-04-05
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. Allan Calhoun is in New York on
business.
Mr.. IIeman c. Langworthy is alarm
ingly i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Halsey and daughters of Boston
are guests at Mr.. G. c. Chapman's.
Mr.. George A. Stewart entered the
employ of Calhoun Il Stewart last Mon
day.
Mrs. l.. d. Eldredge, who has been i'll
with the grip, is able to be about the
house.
President Brainerd is to preach at the
Congregational church in Ludlow next
Sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Nash is able to ride out.
lie has been i'll for month past with
pneumonia.
Miss Kate Calvin is home from Brat
tleboro, where she passed the winter
with her brother.
Mr.. NJ. \. Stapleton of st. Paul is
here, having been called home by the
illness of his father.
Mrs. and Miss Buck of Lockport, n.
Y, who were here on visit to relatives,
have returned home.
Mr.. y. G. March, who has been danger
ously i'll for several days past, was some
what better yesterday.
Mr.. John a. Fletcher, assistant cashier
of the bank, has been passing week s
vacation in New York
Ezra Brainerd, Jr., is passing his va
cation at home. He is a student at the
Worcester (Mass.) academy.
Rev. Gilbert +. Cady and wife of Lin
coin have been in town this week quests
at his fathers, Mr.. Gardner G. Cady.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-04-05
LIVER TORPlD2
THE IDEAL TONIC LAXATIVE FOR
CHILDREN,

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