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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
freed by a Bear.

Clarence Oil, young man whose
home is at Woolrich, had trilling ex-
perience yesterday while picking
huckleberries In the woods along
Chatham's run. Mr.. Oil became sep
arated from the party he went to the
woods with, and while picking berries
was surprised by the angry grOwl Of
some animal near him, and soon saw
through the bushes and underground
a large black bear coming towards him.
Being unarmed, and seeing the bear
approaching, young Oil made rush
for nearby tree which he climbed
quickly. The bear took position at
the foot of the tree and remained there
for nearly an hour, constantly remind
ing the young man Of the fact by fierce
growls. Finally bruin departed and
the young man decended from his perch
and Immediately struck be line for
home.
A party of berry pickers while in the
Queens Run woods yesterday saw q
mother bear and two cubs.-Lock
Haven Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Law Graduate.

u G. Perry, of Washington, d. c.,
who is visiting at the home of his father
in-law, Rev. j. +. Dean, near Reynolds
vile, made THE STAR Office pleasant
call Monday afternoon. Our latch
string is always out for such pleasant
gentlemen as he. Mr.. Perry holds a
position in the War Department. Be-
sides doing the work in his department
SO as to be promoted two or three times,
he improved his spare time and took a
full course in law, having graduated
several months ago. He will be admit
ted to the bar this fall. Mr.. Perry,
who at one time taught school in this
borough and in West Reynoldsville, has
many friends here who will be delighted
to know he is ascending the hill Of fame
in life's journey.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Death Of an Old Man.

Jacob M. Shaffer, who has lived in
Paradise Settlement about thirty years,
died July 10th, aged 76 years, 8 months
and IL days. He was the son Of Andrew
Shaffer. He was born in Bellefonte,
Center Co., Pa, Oct, 5th, 1918. Was
married to Brabara Best. The deceased
was the father Of IL children and his
grand children numbered 43 and his
great grand children Ia. His funeral
services were conducted by Rev. ]. G..
McEntire of Reynoldsville on Thursday,
and his remains were Inferred in the
Syphrit cemetery. The old gentleman
had poor health for many days before
he crossed over to the Eternal Shores.
He had been member of the M. +.
church for years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Resolutions.

At regular meeting OF Washington
Camp No. 6O2, p. o. s. OF A., July 10th,
1895, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, God, in his infinite wis
dom, has so suddenly taken from our
midst our much respected and beloved
brother, Anthony Bowser; therefore
be il
Resolved, That in the death Of
Brother Bowser, this Camp has lost an
esteemed friend and an honest and up
right member.
Resolved, That the members OF this
Camp extend their heartfelt sympathy
to the family Of our departed brother in
this their hour of sorrow and affiiction,
and commend them for consolation to
the Supreme Master OF the universe,
who dOeth all things we'll.
Resolved, That out Of respect for our
departed brother the charter OF this
Camp be suitably draped In mourning
for a period Of thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes OF our Camp
and that a copy be given to the widow
and family OF our deceased brother, and
that they be published In the Reynolds
vile STAR.
n. A. i HEADLYY' Al Po c
A. LYLE, r. s.,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
To Kill Folkes.

A woman from the rural district, who
does not get to town more than about
once every two years, brought basket
Of butter and eggs into Reynoldsville
last Thursday, and was very much in
terested In the ferris wheel that was
being put up at the corner of Main and
Fifth streets. The old lady stayed In
town until the the sun had gone down
behind the western hills and the even
ing shadows were fast approaching,
hoping that the thing would "go up
before she started home. The country
lady said the ''big thing was jist vented
to kill folkes. They jist git in, git
sick, and 1t causes the death OF lots OF
folkes. My sakes alive, jist think OF the
folkes being upside down when the big
wheel goes round. 1t an awful 'vention.
I'd jist like to see the thing go before
start home cause I'll not be in again
fur long time"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Will Locate Here.

DR.. ]. II. Murray, Of Punxsutawney,
was in Reynoldsyille yesterday looking
around with view Of locating here.
Dr. graduated from the Philadelphia
Medico Chirurgical College few
months ago. Five years ago Mr.. Muir
ray was principal of what is now known
as the West Reynoldsvile public
schools. Since the above was set in
type DR.. Murray decided to locate in
Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Arcanum Picnic.

Almost one hundred members Of the
Royal Arcanum and invited friends of
Reynoldsville attended the basket pic
mic at the "pee-wee's nest" near Cur.
wensville, last Thursday. II was esti-
mated that at least fourteen hundred
people we're present. The Reynoldsville
party left here at 500 A. M. on spe-
cial train on the II. & r. G. R'y TO Falls
Creek where they were hooked onto a
special on the b., II. & =. R'y. Those
who went from here report having had
delightful time and speak OF the 'pee-
wees nest" as being beautiful place to
hold picnic. A meeting was held In
the afternoon and permanent organi.
zation was formed comprising the
counties Of jefferson, Elk, Blair, Center,
and Clearfeld. Punxsutawney was
selected as the place to hold the next
annual picnic. Rev. j. G. Noble, OF
Punxsutawney, was elected president OF
the new organization, II. n. Brainard
secretary, and Geo. w. Douns treasurer.
A. l.. Keagle, of Rathmel, was elected
as one Of the vice-presidents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Twenty Mile Bicycle Race.

About ten blcyclists of Reynoldsville
will enter twenty mile bicycle race
next Friday evening. They will start
from Reynoldsvile at 600 p. NJ, ride to
Falls Creek, from there to Dubois,
West Liberty and then to Reynolds
vile. The prizes offered are ten
dollar suit OF clothes and pair of bicy-
Gle shoes. w. H. Bell, the clothier,
will give the prizes. We have some
good bicycle riders in Reynoldsvllle and
it is probable the twenty miles will be
travelled in about one hour and thirty
minutes. That would be good time
considering the hills TO climb.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Brakeman Killed.

VIM. McDougal, a brakeman on the
B., r. & p. R'y, was run over by five
cars and a locomotive at Falls Creek at
four o'clock Monday afternoon. The
train men were shifting some cars and
young McDougal was in the act Of turn
ing the switch when his foot caught be-
tween the guard rail and switch and he
was unable to extricate himself before
the heavy cars came down upon him.
His body was badly mangled. He was
member Of the Order Of Railway
Trainmen at Bradford, and that society
took charge OF his remains and shipped
them to his friends in Canada.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
"You Begin at the Top"

A few days ago Frank ]. Black, pro-
prietor Of Hotel McConnell, In conversa-
tion with commercial man was prais-
ing Reynoldsville and blowing about
the enterprise Of the town and how far
1t was ahead Of other places. After
Frank had "run down" the agent said:
Frank, thought when you began that
you were lying about Reynoldsville, but
I must acknowledge you are ahead OF
any place have ever been in. In
other places they begin at the founda-
tion to build brick houses, but see you
begin at the top in Reynoldsville.
The Fisher building near, Hotel Nc
Connell, is an iron clad building with a
painted brick front. The painter, who
began at the top, was working on the
building when Mr.. Black and the agent
were having the above conversation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
An Ounce of Prevention,

"Lock the barn after the horse Is
stolen" is the way great many peo-
pie do in this world but then it is too
late to save the horse. Better lock the
barn securely before the thief borrows
your horse. In all things 1t is much
better to use the "ounce of prevention"
At present there is a man running at
large on our streets who should be look
ed after, for 1t is hard to tell what harm
he is likely to do at most any time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Ferris Wheel,

The ferris wheel on the corner OF
Main and Fifth streets has been attract
ing large crowds every evening since II
was put in operation. A. N. Bowdish,
Of Brookville, who is manager of the
wheel, made it at Brookville last sum-
mer. IL Is the first wheel made in the
state and has been named Jefferson
County Wheel" Mr.. Bowdish was
foreman Of the Brookvllle furniture
factory when he conceived the idea OF
making Ferris wheel, although he had
never seen one in operation. When he
told some OF his friends that he intend
ed making Ferris wheel they laughed
at him, but he made it and finds It a
pretty good thing to gather in nickles
with. 1t is certainly quite an amusing
thing for the young people at least.
Mr.. Bowdish says Reynoldsville is as
good town as he has been in with his
wheel. He will go from here to New
Bethlehem. His best hold is county
fairs and he has made arrangements to
attend a member of fairs this season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Clarion Assembly.

The Clarion Assembly has been In full
blast for one week and will continue for
one week longer. The remaining
special days are as follows: p. o. S. Of
A. and Jr. o. U. A. M. Day, July 26th;
Temperance Day, July 30th; League
Day, July 3lst. Special attention is
called to the fact that Mrs. Annabel
Halvey will speak for the w. G. T. U.
on the afternoon of July 30. The AS
sembly is not tdenominational, and every
body is INVITED. Gates closed on Sun
day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Railway Reports.

From the report Of the Secretary Of
Internal Affairs for 1894, we CLEAN the
following concerning the two railroads
into Reynoldsville:
The Reynoldsville and Falls Creek R'y
cost 1897, ,0i7.73; equipment S26,05l .32
Locomotives 3, passenger cars /, freight
cars 3, persons employed 50, salaries
Si3, ,609.l6, freight carried 1,303,474 tons,
total earnings and income sl55, ,0ls.s0,
total operating expenses ss1 ,600.62.
The Allegheny Valley, Low Grade
Division, is l09.70 and the River Divis-
ion is l32. 80 miles in length. It has 81
stone, SO iron and 81 wooden bridges,
20 trestles and tunnels. It operates
403 miles Of wire. The Western Union
Telegraph Co. pays a stated amount per
mile and 80 per cent. OF net receipts Of
local stations. Adams Express Co.
pays 40 per cent. of their gross receipts.
Postofilce department pays for mail by
weight. Cost of road s4l ,1S4, ,Sl7 .S3,
equipment 81, ,7O2, ,239.S4. Locomotives
50, passenger cars II, freight cars 2,S42,
employees l,637, salaries 1922, ,020.Sl,
passengers carried 1,456.20 passenger
revenue 1851 ,22l.37, average passenger
receipts per mile 2.4l0, cost of carrying
each passenger per mile l.442, tons OF
freight carried 3,S26,474, total earnings
and income 1904, 2lS.53, operating ex-
penses 81, ,2S3, ,777.54.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Used His Legs.

Some person attempted TO "hold upi
Ed. Bolger at the corner Of jackson and
Fourth streets Monday night, but Ed.
was too light Of foot for the highway
man and escaped without being relieved
of his pocket book and watch. Ed.
says the fellow was dressed In a good
suit of black clothes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Suicide at Punxsutawney.

Elmer States, aged twenty-five years,
son of County Commissioner Saml
States, committed suicide in shanty
near Punxsutawpey last Friday night
by shooting himself, the ball passing
through his head. The Dubois Courier
says: "He purchased a small revolver
Friday afternoon but nothing strange
was thought of it at the time. Since
the shooting many persons have remem-
bered that he acted strangely at times,
and it is said that he was out of his
right mind. Before shooting himself
he wrote his will in which he left all
his belongings and money, amounting
to about five hundred dollars, to young
lady to whom it is supposed he was en-
gagged to be married. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon, interment
taking place in Krumkau cemetery.
The funeral was one Of the largest held
at Punxsutawney for many days"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
viii Quit the Ministry.
day.

Rev. ]. w. Blaisdell, pastor Of the
M. Z. church at Punxsutawney, has ac-
cepted the presidency OF the Borden
town, N. j., female seminary, and will
move to that place after the meeting OF
the Erie Annual Conference In Septem-
ber. Rev. Blaisdell and his son-in-law,
Prof. Shultz, have purchased the semi
nary above mentioned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

am desirous of either selling my
store and property in Reynoldsville, or
selling the stock in my store and rent
ing the property. Any person wanting
q good location now has an opportunity
OF securing one. WIN. COPING.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Pushing the Work.

The work OF rebuilding that portion
Of the tannery that was destroyed by
IRE on the 14th inst, is being pushed
rapidly. The frame work of the rocker
yard was raised Monday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

Robinson's shoes fit the feet, also the
pocket book.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
county. having resided at Andalusia,
and also at Rock Island.

county. having resided at Andalusia,
and also at Rock Island.
j. E. Montrose returned from Chi
cago this morning. He spent yes
terday with d. H. Louderback, while
Mrs. Louderback was undergoing the
ordeal of a surgical operation. and
when he left last night the condition
of the patient was such as to war
rant the gravest fears on the part OF
the surgeons in charge.
Oscar Lumberg. residing on Twen-
ty-second street. was fined s. and
costs in the police court yesterday
for assaulting the son of ID. F. Nc
Gluten, a neighbor. Lumberg's wife
then had McCluren arrested for ex-
ercisipg his vocabulary in a treacher-
Gus manner toward her, and he was
assessed So and costs this morning
for breach of the peace.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
CONFERRED WITH PRINCE.
4 Committee of Island Workmen Ex
| plain the Back Pay.

4 Committee of Island Workmen Ex
plain the Back Pay.
At the Harper house last evening
Congressman George W. Prince,
after putting in the day visiting
Rock Island arsenal and also the
Hennepin canal, accompanied by his
family. received a number Of callers.
including committee composed
of Messrs. VI. H. Jordan, j. II. Kerr
and w. j. Lavender. delegated to rep
resent the workmen of Rock Island
arsenal. who are entitled to back
pay under the S-hour law. The COM
mittee strongly explained to MIR.
Prince the facts of the case and the
Justice of their claim. He listened
attentively, acquainted himself with
all the circumstances aud gave as
surance to the committee that the
plea made should receive his best at
tention at Washington.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement ard
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
Laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence IS due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction tc millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
yists in soc and 81 bottles, but i. is man
lfactured by the California Fig Syrup
10. only, whose name Is printed Cd every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
COUNTY BUILDING.

April 3O.-James P. Orr to E. r.
Miller, part lot Is, town of Edging-
ton, 81. 300.
c. +. Mordhorst to j. H. Mueller,
lot Z, block l. Smiths add, Moline,
81, ,23O.
j. W. Tremann to Adelaide Bliss.
lot 4. and nj lot ), block.l, Barth &
Babcock's add, Rock Island, Sl,750.
Probate.
%. In re petition City of Rock
Island for special tax for paving of
Twelfth street from Fourth avenue
to city limits. Hearing on objections
to assessment roll. Objection sus-
tanned and motion to dismiss pro-
ceedings allowed.
Estate of James Waugh. Claims
allowed.
90. Estate of Andrew l.. Carlson.
Inventory, appraisement bill and
widows award filed and approved.
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selec-
ton filed and approved. and order.
Estate of Charles Otto. Appraise-
ment bill and widows award filed
and approved.
Estate of Andrew Coleman. Proof
of death. Will presented for probate
Deposition OF F. L. Dodge, one of the
subscribing witnesses to will taken
in proof of execution thereof.
29-Estate of George Schneider.
Report and petition for discharge of
administrator d. b. C. t. a. and trus-
tee filed. Receipts of all heirs and
distributes filed and consent to clos
ing of estate and discharging of ad-
ministrator. Petition for discharge
granted. estate closed and admins
traitor discharged.
29-Estate OF Charles F. Schafer.
Bond of John Schafer, ST., filed and
approved and letters testamentary
issued to him.
Estate of Lydian NJ. Crawford.
Bond of Rachel Crawford filed and
approved and letters of administra-
ton issued to her.
May Estate of Joseph Light.
Petition by William Dusenbery for
letters of administration. Bond filed
and approved and letters of admins
tration issued to him.
Licenses to Wed.
May 1.-George A. Montgomery,
Rock Island; Miss Jessie Washburn,
Warner. Ill.
g William Swemline, Sharon,
Ill. Miss Martha Rain. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
Tho Icunoclas,n OF Slang.

Teacher-Johnnie didn't hear ycu
talking awhile ago with some other
boys about Gee Wash?
Johnnie-Ycs'
Teacher-Well, wish you would tell
me who Gee Wash Is
Johnnie (surprisedl-Don's You know
who he is?
Teacher--I think / never heard of
him before.
Johnnie-Goshl VIII G. Wash. is
George Washington, the papa of his
country, first in--
Teacher-Oh-ah-yes. but thought
at first it was Chinese laundrynian. -
Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
Blanck's Hide Was Tanned.

TACOMA, Wash, May The cuticlc of
Tom Blanck, the murderer, who held up
the jailer at Seattle with n wooden gun
recently, has been tanned and will be
made into pocket books. The people of
Sumner say il Is an attempt to immortal
ize q redhanded murderer. They accuse
physician of that place Of having charge
of the tanning of the human skin. They
cay he presented enough of Blanck' 5
tanned hide to NJ Kelly, of Summer, TO
make a pocket book
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
All at the Head.

Glass stands first of elastic substances,
pearl is the heaviest of animal sub
stances, mercury is the heaviest liquid.
the heaviest woods are pomegranate and
Egnum vita, cori. is the liShtest wood,
emmensite has the highest explosive
power of any substance Yet invented.
and platinum Is the most ductile metal,
capable of b.ing drawn SO fine as to ba
iuyisi le.-tndianapolis News
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
All sides Made Concessions.

PoNERoY, o., May 2-Through the
state board of arbitration the mining
troubles were adjusted at Minersyille and
the old men will go TO work 1t the 2-ceni
rate Concessions wer,, made on all sides.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02

No family should be without Fo-
ley's Diarrhoea and Collie Cure. Per-
fectlv safe and will give instant
relief. Price 25 and soc at NJ. F.
Bahnsen's. Hurst block.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02
Convention of Ohio Miners,

CoLUNEUs. May AT the miners con-
vention the scale committee after long
discussion decided to ask for an advance
oyer the present rate of 90 cents The
miners and operators will meet in joint
session TODAY
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02

Local showers this afternoon or to-
niggt; showers and slightly colder
Friday. Today's temperture, Il.
+. ii. DUFF, Observer.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-05-02

Nearly every one requires a tonic
blood medicine in the spring. There
is nothing so good as Foley's soc
Sarsaparilla. NJ. F. Bahnsen, Hurst
block.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-04-19

lcUe- from citizens of Matthewson
township, Offering tu donate to The
Kansas. Ok lahoms. Central and south
western railway company eighty acres
Of laud Tor towueite. or. DO preferred,
alternate lots in % tuwu~Itc oi lOl
acres The railroad viii pass through
Maththcw~on township. lnt som
where iu that region good town VIII
be- built
New York Telegram: !. Ham ner
Republican national cummttte, man
for the Indian territory. also advocates
the St Louis lIc think, Major Me
KinIev IS the most a7ailab'e candidate.
The issue. Dee says should Oc 'arlt
sufli. .ient To- secure the taN-enouEh .
meet the expenses of The government
Nevkirk Timc. We were asked a
few days ago by young man in The
city TO- tell hUu the proper way 10 kiss
the girls We advised him 90 let
vour arm go about mot her neck 70
wrinkle her ceIlar-hut about her
shoulders Take her chin Boz the right
hand allowing the three fingers io
touch the pretty white throat holding
the face with the thumb and fore
finger which will form % vice Tor love s.
conquest Move hcr bead t1 one side
aud little backward and approach
ju- SD "a, t1 make the quartet ot lips
describe the uiumcter~ uf ou Imaginary
square. kiss bcr twice. the second
doublv the length of the its very short
predecessor.
Enid has found ont how to get what
they want They asked last week for
an uptown telegraph office and some
side tracks and threatened o. have
another war with the railroad unless
they were granted
What's iu name. a Yukon CORES.
pondent writes that lady iu that city
gave birth to twins last sunday. boy
and q girl Being Easter sunday the
girl was named Lilly and the Toy Eg
, bert
Oklahoma can boast of "a greater va
riety OF weather in two hours than
any other territory iu the world.
cyclone. hot wind, saud>torm. rain
storm. cold wave and all the varieties
followed in one day last week.
Times journal. Col Prouty, who
was in the city yesterday saws thai
/ kinhshcr county viii have half "a croI
. Of wheat with favorable weather from
this time ON. but Doe says that on Z
trip he made through central karsa.
/ he saw no good wheat, most OF 1t oe
ing SO killed that the farmers arr
planting the ground in other crops
The annual rifle practice is in pro
gre~s al Fl Reno The rifles usc'
/ throw a ball one and one fourth miles
When five or six companies are ON
on the range at one time. as is usuaIl
the case. the sound of 'he single shot
are as rapid as the ticks OF the watch
Nolcy firing is also ora 'ticed and ten
der feet who arrive at T.. Reno are gen
orally ready 20 go back 70 the state
as soon as they hear the shooting