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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Sad Accident.

Verne Martz, of Emerickville, a
young man about twenty-one years old,
and several companions were hunting
rabbits Saturday forenoon when Martz
accidently shot himself in the left side
and died inside of ten minutes after the
accident. The hunters had chased a
rabbit into an old saw mill near
Emerickville and Verne had gone to
the lower part OF the mill to look for
the rabbit. He was leaning on his gun
when the butt end slipped over the
edge of the board it was resting upon
and the gun went off, the load entering
the young mans side. The only words
he spoke were to tell his brother how
he shot himself, and to ask God for
mercy.
The sad accident cast q gloom over
the entire community. The eyoung man,
who was an active and robust fellow,
was well liked by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held in the
Emerickville M. f. church Monday
forenoon, conducted by Rev. j. G..
Harshaw. 1t was the largest funeral
seen In that town in many years. The
mortal remains of Verne Martz, who
arose from his bed Saturday morning in
the vigor of young manhood with an
anticipated long life before him, were
laid to rest in the Moore cemetery to
await the bugle call on the resurrection
morn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Col. Ham Is all Right.

The second entertainment given
under the auspices of the public schools
of Reynoldsville, was the lecture last
Friday evening in the Assembly Hall
by Col. II. w. J. Ham, of Georgia, on
the "Snollygoster in Politics." When
Prof. Lenkerd and Col. Ham stepped
on to the platform the orchestra began
playing "Dixie." After the music
ceased the speaker was introduced, and
for one hour and fifty minutes Col. Ham
kept his large audience in an almost
continuous roar of delight. He is easy
in manner, self-possessed, with not a
shade of affectation or egotsm and with
magnetism that is attractive and
winning. His side-spltting stories
were received with storms OF applause.
His lofty sentiment was like the calm
of the deep blue sea. From start to
finish he was Irresistible The lecture
was replete with wholesome truth and
healthy moral, and the closing part, in
which he paid grand tribute to the
God-fearing aud virtuous home, and
made touching plea for the American
boy as worthy Of the best that could be
given him, was an admirable piece of
fervid and patriotic oratory. If ever
Col. Ham comes this way again there
is no doubt but that he would be greet
ed with a full house. He certainly
made hit in Reynoldsville.
Col. Ham was well pleased with his
audience at this place. He can and has
delivered "The Snolygoster in Politics"
In one hour and twenty minutes, but
on account of the audience being so
good natured and appreciative he gave
them half hour extra. Col. said his
audience didn't have to have map to
see joke, and that there were not any
with faces on like the sawed-off end of a
sol log.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Gas Light Caused Excitement.

Last Friday night the Welsbach lamp
in The STAR Office decided to indulge
in n smoke. About eleven o'clock the
occupants of the second story Of the
building in which THE STAR is publish
ed were considerably exercised over the
fact that smoke was coming into their
rooms through the small opening along
side the water pipe. and the only con-
clusion for them to reach was that there
was fire in the printing shop. A
messenger was dispatched to the owner
of the naughty lamp for key to inves-
tigate the whyfore of the case. and
when the Office was opened It was found
that the excitement was caused by the
lamp smoking. The Office was black
with smoke. 1t was an easy matter to
stop the lamp from smoking, but for
the proprietor Of the printing Office to
sleep soon after was different.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Want Fairman Disbarred.

A petition was presented to the
Jefferson county court Monday afternoon
requesting that VIM. Fairman, Esq, Of
Punxsutawney be disbarred from prac-
ticing at the bar of the county. He is
accused of receiving fees on both sides
of different cases. Judge Reed made n
rule for bringing the case up to show
cause why Fairman should not be dis
barred, The strawberry-blonde at
torney from the little town on the banks
Of the Mahoning has been conspicuous
at every term of the jefferson county
court for number of years, and If he
were disbarred he would be missed for
a term or two.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16


For raisins, prunes and currants go to
Moore & DickinsOn's, where everything
is fresh and new.
A wise Xmas present--a pair of
Robinsous shoes.
The finest line of $1,000 overcoats
ever shown in town at Bells.
Onyx tables, banquet lamps, rose
bowls, hand and triplicate mirrors at
Stokes pharmacy
Candy, the kind that melts in the
mouth, for o,d and young, at Robinson
& Mundorff's,
What would make your wife a nicer
Christmas present than White sewing
machine, sold by G, +. Hoffman.
Sl.00 for fine ileeced wool suit of
underwear at Bells.
Call at Millirens this week, select
your Christmas goods and have them
tied up.
See Moore & Dickinson's line OF
chinaware.
Fine line, all kind OF nuts at lowest
prices at Robinson & Mundortf's.
Gents, see the fine all-wool overcoat
! for $7.00 at Bells.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Good Orchestra.

The school orchestra, which furnished
music for the first time last Friday night
at the lecture, is Il number one orches-
ira which pleased the audience with
excellent music. Miss Belle Arnold is
instructor for the orchestra, which is
composed of the following persons: Miss
frankie King, pianist, Prof. w. J.
Weaver, Frank p. Alexander, Vincent
Reynolds, S. M. Lowther and Joseph
Geisler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Big Hats.

Big hats were conspicuous at the lee
ture last Friday evening, to the great
annoyance of those who were so unfor-
tunate as to sit behind them. Not long
since mention was made in The STAR
about people wearing big hats to
lectures and entertainments. ana Il
number of people, who perhaps had not
thought of the matter before, either
wore small headgear or took off their
hats Friday night when the lecturer
appeared on the platform. There were
others, however. who sit through the
entire lecture with their big hats on,
causing those behind them to feel
aggrieved, even If they did not give ex-
preston to their thoughts about big
hats at such places. This is not written
because we have any kick coming. for
we have not. We are pleased to say
that those who occupied seats in front
the scribe Friday night wearing big hats.
took them off at the beginning Of the
lecture, but there are others who were
greatly annoyed and whom we have
heard giving expression to their feel
ings on the matter, and it is for the
good of others that this notice is written.
Don't wear big hats at public gather
ings. We hope to soon see the day
that ladies will remove their hats and
save their neighbors from SHINING
by having evil thoughts when they can
not see the platform because big hat
obscures the view
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How wonder who you are
I'm behind hat so tall
can't see the stage at ALL"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Local Institute.

e Local institute was held at Sykesville
Saturday, Dec 18th. The teachers
assembled at 900 A. NJ aud the program
was carried out as follows:
Devotional exercises, conducted by
Prof r. b. Teiirick, county superin-
tendent.
officers elected to take charge at this
institute: PROT w. ]. Suell, Pres: Miss
Iris Johnston Sec.
First topic, "Object of Education"
was opened by Prof J. c. Morris and
discussed by Prof Timlin.
The next subject, Morals in School
Room opened by Prof. J. M. HOLDEN,
and was further discussed by J. w.
Syphrit, Prof Il. Il. Teitrick, Milton
L. Dempsey and Prof Mitchell.
Song by school,
The next topic, "Homc Work for
Pupils.-Iis Character and Amouut,"
was opened by Miss Mary Mckee and
discussed by Profs. Mitchell, Timln,
Postlewait and Teitrick, after which
the institute adjourned until l.l5 p. NJ.
The first topic of the afternoon ses-
sion, Government Necessary in the
School Room was opened by Miss
Orpha Beer and discussed by Profs.
Postlewait and Timin.
Next topic. 'How to Teach Arith-
metic," was opened by Prof. Postlewait
discussed by Profs. Timlin and Madden
and Miss Sykes.
Song by school.
Address by II. b. Teitrick.
Next topic difference Between
Teaching and Telling" was discussed
by G.. p. Matthews.
''liow to Teach Geography" opened
by Ethel McCreight, followed with re-
marks and blackboard illustrations by
Prof. B. G. Woodward.
The next topic, "Dutics of Directors" !"
was opened by w. a. London and dis
cussed by J. r. Coax.
The following committee wasappolnt-
ed TO arrange program for the next
institute: Prof. j. G.. Morris, j. NJ.
HOLDEN aud Miss Orphu Beer.
This institute was organized for the
benefit Of Winslow township, Reynolds
Vile borough and surrounding town
ships There were present about one
hundred and twenty-five teachers und
citizens. Twenty-Five teachers Of
Wiuslow township were in attendance:
G. M. London, j. S. Moser and Miss
Byers, of Henderson township; Prof
Madden, b. G. Woodward. Misses Julia
Kirk, Britta Butler and Jessie Smslt-
2er. of the Roynoldsville school: Prof
Mitchell and Miss Tacy Dempsey. OF
West Reynoldsviile; Prof. Postlewait.
of Luthersburg. and Prof. Miles Tim
lin. of Sporlsburg. All assisted in
making the institute IL grand success.
In behalf of the school directors Of
Winslow township we offer resolution
of thanks for the liberal patronage of
the people and the personal manage
ment of Prof. w. j. Smell in this our
first institute. Let the good work go
on w. A. LONDON.
Sec. School Board.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Wants Electric Light Right Of Way.

The town council held meeting
Monday evening and the only business
of any Importance for them to dispose OF
was to order u number of bills to be
paid and take action on an application
made by f. X. Mullen for a ten year
right of way to erect electric light poles
and wires on the various streets and
alleys of this borough. The application
was filed for future consideration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Sunday School Officers.

At meeting of the Sunday school
board of the M. T.. church last Thurs
day evening, the following officers were
elected for 1897 Superintendent, S. S.
Robnson: asst. supt., G. A. Stephenson;
secretary, a. T. Bing: asst. sec, John
7. Barkley: treasurer. Geo. II. Mum
dorff; librarians. Miss Evaline Sechrist
and VIM. b. Staufler: organist, Miss
Carrie Albright; chorister, S. M. Low
ther; supt. primary department, S.
Shaifer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Candyl Candy! Candy! for the multi.
tude at Robinson & Mundorff's.

Candy! Candy! Candy! for the multi
tude at Robinson & Mundorffs.
Millirens assortment OF umbrellas
and neckwear is unequaled.
Silverware, gold pens, fountain pens
at Stokes pharmacy.
II you want candy that contains no
glucose go to Moore & Dickinson's.
Watches--we have the latest in all
sizes and styles, and large line to
select from at all prices.
ED GooDER.
Misses short jackets at Deemers.
Mems fine dress shoes at Millirens, in
the latest style.
Arbuckle & Lion coffee II cents at
Robinson & Mundorif's.
Candy to finish at Moore & Dickin-
sons.
The latest in clocks--conie and see
them at Ed. Coolers.
May not be the largest, but the best
selected stock, all new goods at G. +.
Hoifman's, and the prices are the lowest.
Choice mixed candy 10. per h., lb.
for 25c. at Robinson Il Mundorf's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
SPECIAL Sale of Candy.

A special sale of candy will take place
at j, M. Dunn's grocery, beginning
Dec. Goth and lasting for ten days only.
French mixed bon bons marked down
from zoe. per ib, to two b, for 25c,
pure cut mixed, marked down from l5c.
per ib. to three ib. for 25c.; chocolate
drops marked down from SOC. to 19c.
per b. Call aud examine quality.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16

Arrives from Rathmel and Prescottvillo
II. 80 n. m.
Arrives from Panic Tuesdays, Thurdays
and Saturdays at 2.30 p. m,
Departs for Prescottville, Rathmcl, Panic
300 D. m.
Ofiice hours ZOO n. m. to 500 p, m.
Money order office open from 100 n. m. to
1902. m. Register Office open from ZOO n. M
TO 800 p. m.
Legal Holidays from 100 10 500 n. m. and
from 1900 TO 400 pm f.. Y. MCGAw. y. Nj.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to me are requested to call and
pay indebtedness on or before Jan. 18th,
1897 All bills remaining unpaid after
that date will be left for collection.
J. G., FROEHLICH
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Gard of Thanks.

We take this method Of publicly Civ
ing expression of our thankfulness tC
the numerous friends and neighbor,
who were so extremely kind after the
death of Thomas Degnan.
JAS. DEGNAN AND FAMILY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16

This week we will show the finest
selection of rings ever offered, a con-
sienment lot. You know this means
low prices. G. f. HOFFMAN,,
The Jeweler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Rev. J. w. Crawford, pastor. Morn
ing: Counting the Cost, and the
Tower Completed" Luke IA; 2S.
Evening: ''The Ethiopian can Change
his Skin" Jer l3: %.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
a Little Of Everything.

A Little OF Everything.
Court convened Monday.
See Bells advertisement.
Deemer's shoes wear we'll.
Eight days until Christmas.
Robinson for holiday slippers.
Turkeys are getting uneasy again.
Snyder & Johns, fashionable tailors.
$500 buys fine all-wool suit at Bells.
The best way to tell woman's age is
in whisper.
Three murder trials for the present
term of court.
Call at Millirens and see the mems
fancy kid gloves.
Sterling spoons, single or by the doz.
at Hoffman's, the jeweler
A man doesn't have to ride bicycle
to run down his neighbors.
An assortment of shoes at Robnson's,
not to be found elsewhere.
Buy your holiday hats at low prices
at the Peoples Bargain store.
The Clearfield county institute is
being held at Clear6eld this week.
The greatest line OF overcoats ever
brought to Reynoldsville at Bells.
The Epworth League of the NJ. T..
church elects new officers tonight.
Deemers coats are all made to order
that means good fit and quality.
The A. V. R'y pay car made its
monthly trip over the road last week.
A pair Of Robinson's shoes will make
your child as happy as worthless toy.
Did you see the pretty berry set in
the window at Hoffman's, the jeweler.
Everything in the grocery line best
and cheapest at Robinson & Mundorff's.
The Reynoldsville schools are to have
two weeks vacation during the holidays.
Lutheran Sunday school every Sun
day at $50 A. NJ. All are invited to
attend.
Watch and clock repairing at Ed.
Coolers, the only place to get good
work done.
DR.. ]. HI. Murray has moved into his
dwelling on Main street, near Hotel
Mcconnell
A kodak will make the best Christ
mas present you can buy.-Stoke's
pharmacy.
A large number of Reynoldsville
people went TO Brookville Monday to
attend court.
The Leiby Glass Works was the
attraction in the Reynolds block three
days last week.
There is lady living at Pennington,
Clarion county, who is one hundred and
seven years old.
Santa Claus has made arrangements
to give Millirens customers a Christmas
present this year.
When you are looking for Xmas pres
. ents see that fine imported china at
Moore g. Dickinson's.
The price Of -four has gone up, but
the pric of supplies remains the same
at the Be Ton Bakery.
Quality is what counts when you buy
silverware. The best at the lowest
prices at G. f. Hoffman's.
Finest of raisins, currants and other
dried fruits especially for holiday trade
at Robinson & Mundorff's.
A number of teachers Of Reynolds
/. vnie and vicinity attended the local in
stitute at Sykesville Saturday.
No gold dollars for ninety cents, but
the best silver knives and forks for
%, ,33 to 81. .8s at G. f. Hoffman's.
Ladies' Lorgnette chains, the latest
!, patterns and large stock to select from
ut Ed. Coolers, jeweler and optician.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of William Bolt, and Miss Mary j.
Pomroy, which takes place Thursday
afternoon, Dec. oath.
The members Of Hose Co. No. held
meeting last Thursday evening and
nominated new officers which will bt
9lected at the next meeting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Special Sale of Candy.

A special sale of candy will take place
at d. b. Stauffer's grocery beginning
Dec. Goth and lasting ten days only.
French mixed bon bons marked down
from 20c. per tb. to two ib. for 25c.;
pure cut mixed, marked down from 15c.
per tb. to three ib. for 25c.; chocolate
drops marked down from SOC. to 1Sc.
per ib. Call and examine quality.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16

Rev. W. r. Reber, of Allegheny, will
preach in the Presbyterian church next
Sunday
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
Church Notices.

Under this heading will be found the
subjects and texts Of the pastors Of the
various churches Of Reynoldsville for
the following Sunday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-16
wrooriers' Qsnios.

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Passenger trains arrive and leave Reyn-
oldsville as follows;
B. II. & p. Ry, &c. 6 NJ Dir)
Arrives Departs
Train No n, 10 80 n m Train No ~, i2 30 p m
Allegheny Valley Rdil,coy.
Eastward. Westward.
Train Q, 6.45 n. m Train O. 7i0 a. m.
Train $50 p. m. Train 10, 7.5O p. m.
The broad ax., 1896-07-04
WE HAD A JOLLY TIME.

! ma was up too, an will you believe it,
she wouldn't let me go out the door
an all the boys were a hootin' an
yellin' an firm of amemition like
sixty,
l thought sure she'd let me go after
breakfast. but she looked at me stern
like, an said: Johnny, you must stay
in doors fur your father said fur me to
keep you right to home. an I'm goin'
to do my duty by you an keep you right
under my eye"
Perhaps you don't know my gran'ma
is one O. them sort tibet never remem-
bers bein' young Yes. she forgot long
ago that Fourth o. July was made for
picnics an good times. She's also one
o. the kind tibet never goes back on
their word. so cryin', kickin' nor moth
in would do no good, an make her
change her mind one bit. but | sot
down and cried. first an orful mad sort
of cry, then an orful sorry cry, an
then l got to sleep an woke up most
starved. an gran'ma give me a big
bowl o. bread an milk, fur the girl was
gone. Well, when night come l was
the gladdest boy; fur twas the very
longest day I'd ever 'sperienced,
When ma come home, the next week,
jest told her all about it, an she felt
so bad fur me tibet she almost cried.
then she went right to the buttery an
brought me big lot o. fire crackers an
things she got a'fore she went away
you know mothers never forgit a fell
ler's wants. She told gran'ma all about
EN-; but she forgot-she's got such a
good forgettery.
OF course, 'twa'nt best to let me
know bout 'em fur I'd likely used 'em
up 'afore time. But went an got the
neighbor boys over, If twas the 18th of
July, an We he'd a jolly time; fur
mother made lemonade an cake an
ice cream-tell you 'preciate mothers
now!
You see father wrote fur her To
keep me to home. meanin' / mustn't
go OF to no celebration, an he would
MT cared, but 'spected I'd 20 out in
the alley 18th the boys. an mother told
him to jog gran'ma's memory bout the
Fourth Of July amemition I'D in the
butteryi but he forgot to say anything
about it.
Huh! / guess those old forefathers
knew what they was about when they
'pinted day FUR boys to make a big
noise! 'Spect we boys couldn't stand II
II we couldn't yell all we wanted to one
day in the year. an Fourth Of July is
Young Americas DAY, fur a fact. So
havin' my Fourth on the thirteenth.
was like eatin' ice cream 'thout no ice
in 1t or drinkin' soda water when the
foam an fzzle is gone. Sof 1 live to
be hundred, I'll not forget thet
Fourth o. July tibet / was cheated
plum out off, JOHNNY
The broad ax., 1896-07-04

make in ten minutes would wipe your
rival out Of existence. But of what
avail would it be? Rich American
ladies do not marry such as you. Her
relatives would kill you il you touched
her hand"
Il have kissed 1t thrice when we
were alone" says Min Toxic. Yes, i
have kissed her hands three times.
The next time it should have been
her mouth. Let me kill this bride
groom so that she cannot suspect me,
and 1t shall be yet. Look!' He thrusts
his hand into the bosom of his tunic
and draws forth a pouch. Seer he
whispers, piling bank notes before Lin
Ham. How much for that toy?"
The eyes Of the old man glitter. He
gathers up the heap in his claw-like
hands, and says, slowly:
This sum makes me have enough
with which to return to China and live
there happy for the rest of my life.
After all. what does one more dead bar
barian matter? But / will tell YOU
this: Unless you can make your rival
take the toy in his own hands, it is use
less"
Il can manage that" Min Toxic re-
plies.
The old Chinese goes to little -ecess
in the room, before which hangs a
beaded screen, and comes back, mold
ing in his hand curious kite.
You fly 1t like any other kite" he ex-
plains. When at its full length. YOU
begin to call: Come down, butterflyp
A butterfly descends the cord and fies
away. Follow roser you say. A rose
glides down the string and drops to
ashes. Come down, pretty mouser you
call next The mouse descends and
runs up your shoulder and is gone.
rhen you call for a blue bird, Cor a
%hite bird, for red bird, for a yellow
jird, green bird. Thus it might end
With the applause Of the people. But
!et me work upon this kite ten minutes
longer and add one trifie more. and
then there will be something else to see.
Then you may call aloud: Come to me
out of the sky. bright star And far
above you you may see a star .hine,
bright as any in the heavens. At this
moment, he whom you wish to kill
must hold the cord. for that star brings
death AS it touches the mans breast
life departs from him. Mark me well.
the other things that come down the
cord are innocent as drops of dew.
The star is fatal"
Il understand" replies Min Toxic.
Hasten with your work, Lin Ham"
A little later the old Chinese puts in
% the hands of the younger man a pa
Der box covered with shining roses. but
critics and birds. and says to him:
Min Toxic. the great performer. you
lave bought of me pretty kite, which
brings down from heaven the birds OF
he air. and the flowers the spirits
luck. For all know, you may coax
he stars down its cord also. II is well
The broad ax., 1896-07-04
I sort, but If l had, you would not buy

sort, but II / had, you would not ouy
them, Min Toxic"
They are speaking in Chinese, for
Min Toxic. though not a child OF Chin
csc parents, has been brought up by
them. You can believe the story that
his father was a Russian and his
mother a Tartar when you look at
him.
A little Chinese boatwoman took him
from his dying mothers arms and
nursed him with her own. somewhere
near those quarters where there are
English warehouses and the barbarian
comes to traffic in tea and porcelain.
and he starved and played and swan
about with her own, and early in his
boyhood came to San Francisco. There
he dwelt in Chinatown, and became re-
nowned amongst the showmen of San
Franciso for his acrobatic feats. To-
night he is engaged to assist in a per-
Torrance on the lawn before the man.
sion of Benson Blashf1eld. Esq. Mr..
Blashfield will have fireworks and
a great supper, the GROWING fea-
ture Of which will be the feats Of
Min Toxic. who. amongst other things.