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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Walter spry Departed This Life Monday
Morning.

At 100 A. NJ. on Monday, May 18th,
the spirit Of Walter Spry winged its
flight from the tenement OF clay in
which IL had been confined for fifty
two years into that "bourne from
whence no traveller e'er returns"
Walter Spry was born across the deep
blue sea In County Devonshire
England, In lS4l He was married to
Mrs. Jane Trudgen in 1870 In 1879
he sailed for America and soon after
landing he came TO Reynoldsville and
has resided here ever since. He was
checkweigbman at the mines In this
place for number Of years. Five or six
years ago he went into the insurance
business as solicitor for N. @.
Pinney, OF Brookville, and also opened
a grocery store on East Main street.
He was intelligent and kept posted on
the news Of the day, especially the min
ing news. Politically, he was Repub-
lican and religiously a Methodist. The
party OF his choice elected him register
and assessor Of this borough two terms.
OF the borough. He suffered considera-
bly, for three or four months from an
abcess on the brain, which finally
caused his demise. He has been con-
fined to his home most Of the time since
January, but he seemed so much better
the first Of last week that his friends
thought he was on fair way to recov-
cry, but on Thursday morning he took
bad spell, at which time his tongue
was partially paralized, and hope Of his
recovery was abandoned. On Sunday
he said he was ready to depart
from this lie and prayed that the Lord
would remove him hence.
His wife, one son, three step-chidren,
John Trudgen and Mrs. John Pomroy,
of this place, and Elijah Trudgen, Of
Brockwayville, survive him.
Funeral services will be held In the
M. f. church at 300 p. NJ, to-day, con-
Quoted by Rev. James II. Jelbart, OF
Stanton, Pa, and the mortal remains OF
Walter Spry will be placed beneath the
sod OF Beulah cemetery to await the
resurrection morn.
Mr.. Spry was member In good
standing in the Improved Order of Red
Men, Sons of St. George and l. o. o. F.
lodges, and these lodges will attend the
funeral to-day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Ubiquitous "Masher."

"A Masher!' All, Yes Did you
ever stop and watch the actions Of
"Smart Alexander Masber" as he
strikes an attitude ON a railroad plat
form, In front OF hotel, or on street
corner and trys to catch the eyes Of the
damsels that pass within range Of his
bewitching eyes? II is disgusting in
the extreme to watch such silly fools,
for young man who has small
amount OF common sense will not make
such show Of himself Several even
ings ago the editor OF The STAR was
sitting in front Of one OF the leading
hotels Of Reynoldsvile waiting to see a
gentleman and soon noticed two
"Smart Alecks" sitting on chairs on
the cutter edge Of the sidewalk with
their faces towards the hotel talking.
who posed as first-class fools. One OF
these chaps would begin TO stare at every
lady that came along and by the time
she would get opposite him, II he succeed
ed In getting her to look at him, he
would roll his eyes up like dying calf.
To the credit of the ladies who passed
during the twenty minutes we watched
the "would- d-be-mashers, they all ignor-
ed the insignificant puppies as II they
were bumps on logs. In many instances
females are TO blame for this kind Of an
exhibition OF lack OF common sense, for
they encourage IL by returning the
Irritation. II Is not credit TO young
lady to indulge in Irritation with any
man, more especially with strangers.
The girl who does IL, though she may
be as pure and virtuous as IL is possible
to be, yet by the act Of Irritation she
throws out the impression that she Is
not virtuous, and by short continuance
Of that kind Of sport many young lady
gets an unenviable reputation. She is
classed among those that are not what
they ought to be. Some person should
invent some kind Of an Internal machine
that n lady could carry in her pocket
and when insulted ny one Of the fat
fools, lean fools, or well dressed fools
that are found in every town, she could
throw the machine at him and let IL
give him such an everlasting shaking
up that he would come to his senses
and ever afterwards mind his own busi-
ness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Forest Fires.

Forest fires in this neighborhood Sun
day almost depopulated Reynoldsville
Of its male inhabitants, and many OF the
gentler sex walked to Hopkins. two
miles west Of this place, where the fire
threatened to destroy the large mill,
board yard and dwelling houses. A
strong wind was blowing which famed
the flames into fury as they leaped along
the mountain side. A little before one
o'clock Sunday afternoon word was
sent to Reynoldsville from Hopkins
asking that the Fire Co. come to that
place as soon as possible. A train was
soon in readiness on the a. V. R'y and
the fire lads Of this place went TO
Hopkins and worked with willing hands
all Sunday afternoon, and when the
danger was past at Hopkins they went
to the Brennan camp and worked until
late that night. Word was sent to Du-
Bois at 1.30 Sunday for a fire engine
and the John f. Dubois steam engine
was pumping water at Hopkins before
the afternoon was far spent. The
steamer was hauled from Dubois to
Reynoldsville with freight engine in
l2t minutes, with w. b. Hoffman, of
this place, at the throttle. In the even
ing the engine was hauled over the
country roads by team OF horses to
the Brennan camp, in Paradise, where
the forest fires had reached over 800, 900
feet of logs that had been cut for the
Hopkins mill. The Dubois engine
done good work at the Brennan camp.
The fire was not gotten under control
until about 100, 900 feet had been burned,
which would aggregate Il loss of about
$4,000.
1t was reported that the Salt Works
and Bollinger school houses had both
been burned by the raging forest fires,
but the report was only half correct.
The Bollinger school house was burned
but the Salt Works school house was
not burned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Fracas on Main Street.

Two fellows that had been too familiar
with John Barleycorn Saturday after
noon got into an alteration about the
fighting qualifications OF dog owned
by one of the fellows and the dispute
waxed hotter and hotter until finally
the men were rolling in the dust on
Main street with crowd around them
urging them on. Burgess Robertson
appeared just in time to take the fight
ers under his lawful wings and escort
them to the lookup. In due time they
paid five dollars apiece for breaking the
borough ordinance and departed for
their homes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Death Of Mrs. Aaron Welsh.

Mrs. Aaron Welsh died at II 20 A. NJ,
on Friday, May Is, 1896, from the effects
of stroke of paralysis and heart
trouble. Mrs. Welsh, whose maiden
name was Frances Clarrissa Doney, was
born in Clinton county, New York,
October 10Th, 1886, and was drawing
close to her sixtieth birthday. In 1913
Mrs. Welsh's parents moved to Pros
pect, at the top Of the Fuller hill, and
In 1855 she was married to Aaron
Welsh. Two children were born unto
them, Silas, who died twenty-three
years ago, and Anna A., who is now
married to Frank McGinnis and lived
in the same house with her parents.
Mrs. Welsh has not been enjoying good
health for some time, yet she was able
to work around the house up until
Thursday morning, when she got out Of
bed and fell. PROSTATE to the floor and
had to be lifted into bed again. Funeral
services were held in the M. Il. church
at 2.3O p. M. on Sunday, conducted by
Rev. III. r. johnson, and the remains
were buried in the Prospect cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welsh moved into their
home on main street about thirty years
ago and, therefore, are among the
old residents Of this place. A brother
and sister Of the deceased, Mr.. Doney
and Mrs. Daley live at Pancoast and
! another brother lives in western state
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Appointment Confirmed.

1t has previously been announced in
the columns of THE STAR that Samuel
Lattimer, who has been burgess Of this
borough over two years, had resigned
and that the council had appointed
Peter Robertson to I'll Mr.. Lattimer's
unexpired term, subject to the approval
OF the Court Of the county. A petition
from council was presented to Judge
Reed on Monday morning of last week
asking that he approve the action Of
council in appointing Mr.. Robertson.
On Wednesday morning the Court con-
firmed Mr.. Robertson's appointment as
burgess Of the borough of Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Fourth Annual Reunion.

The fourth annual reunion of the
West Middle Division of the Jr. o. u.
A. M. was held at Brookyille last Fri
day. Between fifteen and twenty
Councils attended the reunion. At the
business meeting it was decided to hold
the next reunion in Reynoldsville,
which will be May 18th, 1897. Four
prizes were given as follows: First
prize was given to Waller Council for
having largest attendance, they having
a full attendance Of their Council; Sec
ond prize to Deemer Cross Road, for
second best attendance; third prize to
Plymouth Rock Council, OF Horatio, for
Council coming greatest distance; fourth
prize for Council making best appear
ance, to New Bethlehem.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Slack k-Burris Nuptial.

DR.. w. III. Slack, OF Corsica, and Miss
Lizzie Burris, of this place, were marri-
ed at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Agnes Burris, in Winslow town
ship, on Tuesday. May 18th, by Rev.
Britt, Presbyterian preacher Of Corsica.
DR.. Slack taught school in this borough
few years ago and is not stranger to
many of the people of Reynoldsville.
He graduated as an M. ID. from the
West Penn College Of Pittsburg last
year and located ut Corsica, where he
has already built up quite practice.
DR.. Slack is bright young man. Miss
Burris was born and raised in Reynolds
vile, and has many warm friends In
this place. She Is an intelligent young
lady and one who was held in high es-
TEEN. THE STAR extends congratula-
tions and wishes DR.. Slack and his
helpmate smooth sailing on life's
voyage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
One Man Comedy.

Mr.. Eliott's performance may briefly
be termed a one man comedy. He por-
trayed all of the characters, and 80 well
did he act each part that the play was
perfectly presented. The changes were
instantaneous, and were it not for the
fact that the audience saw but one man
before it, it could easily have imagined
that fine comedy company was pre-
senting the familiar play.-Danbury
Conn Neus. At Centennial Hall Fri
day night. Admission 10 and 25 cents
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Don't Fail to Hear Him.

Mr.. Elliott is an impersonator Of re-
markable gifts and attainments. He
has a strong personality, a mobile face,
and displayed exceptional power Of
differentiation. The entertainment
was one Of the most enjoyable OF the
urse.-Kansas City (Mo.) Journal
AT Centennial hall Friday night. Ad-
mission IL and 25 cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
New Machine,

Another new machine has been put
In operation in the Woolen Mill Com
pany's large plant at this place this
week. The new machine is tentering
and drying machine which cost sl,60O.
The mill was shut down Saturday and
Monday TO get the machine put in.
There is not a wooden mill in the state
that is as well equipped with modern
machinery as the one at this place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
A Heavy Fine.

Philip Bason, an italian, was tried In
the jefferson county court last week for
selling whisky at London mines without
license, and Judge Reed had no mercy
on the fellow. His sentence was $500 90
fine, three months imprisonment In
county jail and to pay all costs Of prose-
cution. This kind Of sentences will
certainly have tendency to break up
illegal liquor selling in jefferson county
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Memorial Services.

There will be Memorial services in
the Presbyterian church on Sunday,
May 24th, at ll.00 A. NJ. All old
soldiers, Sons OF Veterans and Women's
Relief Corps are requested to meet in
the G. A. r. hall at 1000 A. NJ. on that
day. COMMITTEE.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Card of Thanks.

We certainly appreciate the kindness
shown by our friends and neighbors
during the illness and after the death
OF husband and father, and hereby give
expression OF our heartfelt gratitude
for the same.
MRS. WALTER SPRY AND FAMILY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
Card of Thanks.

We appreciate the kindness shown
during the short illness and after the
death of mother, and hereby extend
our heartfelt thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their kindness.
AARON WELSH AND DAUGHTER.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
PREGRYTERIAN.

Rev. H, r. Johnson, pastor. Morn
ing: "The Armies of the Living God"
Sam. 20. Evening" 'Heedfulness. J."
Heb. 9:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Arrives from Rathmel and Prescottville
1t.30 n. m.
Arrives from Panic Tuesdays, Thurdays
and Saturdays at 230 p. m,
Departs for Prescottvilie. Rathmel, Panic
300 u. m.
Ohice hours 200 n. m. TO 500 y. m.
Money order Office open from 1907 m. TO
10 500 y. m.
Legal Holidays from 100 to 500 a. m. and
from 1900 to 400 D. m. II. Il. MCGAw. Il. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Perfect Headache Powders are the
best in the market. Try them. For
sale at the Reynolds Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
TRINITY LUTHERAN,

Rev. p. w. Metzenthin, pastor.
(WhitsundayJ. Morning: Service and
communion in the German language.
Evening: Special service by Sunday
school,.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Gents, remember that Bell handles
the only correct styles to be found in
the county.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Go to the Bon Ton for your baking
supplies.
Aunt Betsy shoes, comfort, for sl.OO
at Robinson's.
Sweaters, at Millirens, only 20c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Style, fit and prices right at Robin
sons shoe store.
Fresh pies daily at the Bon Ton.
Before you buy a suit see Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

For few months at least, we will
offer The STAR to new subscribers for
si.O0 year, CASH IN ADVANCE. This Of
fer holds good to old subscribers who pay
all arrearages and one year in advance.
All back subscriptions will be charged
at the old rate of sl.5O per year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20

Fresh pies daily at the Bon Ton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
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, 1896-05-20
wraurlrrs' oBnisc.
prysor.psviLLE posr-orrIcE.

REyNOLDSviLLE POST-OfflCEs
Mails arrive and leave the post-ofiico as
follows;
Arrive. Depart.
FROM THE WEST. ron THE EAST.
LIS y. m. 100 y. m. l2.JO D. m b.ZVp. m.
FROM THE EAST. ron THE wEsT.
500 n. m. 200 y. mills n. m. LIS y. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
Administrative Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the Hon. M. T. Porter. judge of probate for Jefferson county, l will sell at public auction in front of the court house of Jefferson county, Alabama, on
 TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUA-
 RY, 1896,
 at 12 o'clock m., all the following described real estate belonging to the estate of Mrs. Ellen e. Friedman deceased to-wit:
 An undivided one-half in the following property to-wit: Beginning at "a point i2 feet west of southeast corner or land sold by P G. King to J, A. Frey, June 29, 1881 run thence noEth, one hundred and ten Q10) feet. thence at right angles west one hun dred and twenty-three Q2S) feet, thence at 11W feet, thence at right angles east one hundred and -thirty-two, Q32) feet to the beeinning and fronting one hundred and ten feet on alley or street between said above described lots and property owned by George Black and situated in the north east quarter of northwest quarter of section %. township IT, range 2 west. Also the fol- lowing described parcel of land: Beginning at northeast corner of lot of land described in deed executed by John w. Sutphin to Ellen Friedman, on 18th day of December, 1886. and recorded in deed book 8S. page 164. in office of probate judge of Jefferson county. Alabama; then run north hfty-five C3O feet, then south ffty-five (55) feet. then east one hundred and thirty-two Q32) feet, to the beginning, fronting fifty-five (55) feet on an alley between said lots and prop erty owned by George Black. and situated in the northeast quarter of northwest quar- Terms of saie-Cash
 Admfnistratrix. February 8, 1896. r.2-4-3t-tues
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
New York Ootton Market.

New York; Feb. 14.-Cotton was, quiet; middling gulf. Sssc;. middling uplands, S&e; net receipts, 73 bales;s gross receipts. SSl0 bales; forwarded. TIT bales; stock, 1s626 bales. ceipts, 27 2S6 bales exports to Great Britain, Il 951 bales; exports to France. 461 bales exports to the continent, 66i2 bales; for warded, 3261 bales; sales, 996 bales spinners, 593 bales.
 Total today: Net receipts, 26,s64 bales; exports to Great Britain, 943O bales; ex- ports to France, 1 bales; exports to the con- tinent, 13 559 bales; stock, S59.021 bales.
 Total so far this week Net receipts, 113,NS bales; exports to Great ,as Britain: aals ports to the continent, 47, 112 bales.
 Tots since September Ssa Net reeeipfs erfpn I'425 S6l bales: exports to France, S77.l62 bales; exports to the continent 11a,Osi bales.
 New York. Feb 14-Cotton futures closed easy; sales, 146.50 bales. February. 77o; March, TIA; April, 7.7s; May. 7.S3; June, LS6; July 7S9; August, 7.S6; September, I65; De- tober 75i; November. 746 December, 74s,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
(Alabama Christian Advocate,

(Alabama Christian Advocate1 The Southern Medical Dispensary ia the leading institution of its kind in Bir- mlngham and has been instrumental in eHectng the cure of many serious ca aea and thus carrying healing and hapnIness to many homes. Dr. O. T. Dozier head of the Southern Medical Dispensarv. gives his entire time and personal super. Vlslon 10 the work, and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best coi- ieges of the land and a long and valua- Die experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standing is unlmpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 tWinona, Miss. Times)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu. tation and has been unusually successful Ill his practice. He never undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of cure. He IS high,toned gentleman and can be con- suited with the utmost confidence. (Atlanta Constitution.) pr. o. T. Dozier, the head of the South ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, Is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning Star)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has elicited the most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state. ~
 Sumter County Sun)
 pr. Dozier's reputation as q specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are pr. Dozier x Go. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states Is most gratifying. Dr. Dozier Is a high-toned. polished. Christian gem tleman and has many warm persona, friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune) As a specialist Dr. DoZier is unexceled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad Is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as a citizen.
 Dr. Dozier is Georgian by birth, 0 high-toned cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all hls dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address
 Dr. DOZier & Co.,,
 F.. o, Box l12 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
General Cotton Markets.
Suns Cotton Review.

New. York. Feb. A.--The Suns cotton re- view says: Cotton advanced 1 to points. but lost the advance. a small decline en- suing The close was easy. with prices to points lower for the day, with sales of 146. 800 bales. '...
 Today's features: Prices advanced early in the day, owing to the favorable foreign advices, bullish figures on stocks and con- sumption by Ellison & Co, covering of the shorts and some local and southern buying. The East Indian demand at Manchester Is said to be very good indeed. A better feel ing Is reported in the dry goods trade. and it is believed that commercial paper will soon be more readily negotiable at reduced rates and thus lead to an enlargementsof business. Later on, however, the carly Sad- vance was lost. and prices clasea atsS "a small decline. The receipts at the interior towns were larges Those at towlts reported daily were in some cases three tiides as large as on this day last year The esti-- mate for Houston tomorrow was large. and so was that for New Orleans The southern spot markets were generally quiet. and in some cases weaker. Room operators sold out in disgust this afternoon and local bears increased their interest. Europe sold lit
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Provisions.

Bacon, $G25.
 Bulk meats, $5.75. Hams 14-pound average, 10 to l07sc. Grits, per sack, S12U
 Cheese, SIa to 1112c.
 Corn, white milling, 41c. e.. Rice-Good, 3A to 4alc; prime, FAC; fancy' 5l2c. ...;.,,+ 75c per sack. Salt-15O pounds, Virginia. white sacks 70c jute sacks, 65c; 200 pounds, ground LiV- Syrup-Fancy, new crop. BOG; other grades IS to 25c. , ...o- Lard-Fancy leaf, 6Ac; refined uerces' Dc: smaller packages the usual dlf1crences. F'lour-Best patent, $5O; straight grade. $4.25. , .,. Sugar-Granulated 5.26Ac; cut-loaf, -5Ac; fancy yellow clariled, "A to DC.
 Coffee, 16 to 19c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-15
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Feb. 14.--123O p. m.--CottopWaS in moderate demand. and prices steady American middling, 41kd; sales, 0,0O0 bales. of which 9SOO, bales were Americani fer speculation and export, 300 bales: recbipts, 10000 bales. Futures opened steadyf ad- and March, 2s-s4@4 2l-64d; March and Apri! 1 2s-64@4 24-64@4 25-64d: April and May A June and July, 4 20-64op4 21-64Q4 22-64d; July and August, 2O-640f4 21-64G4 22-64d; August and September, 19-64d; September and Dc. tober 4 lO-64d; October and November. O6-64064 O7-64d. Futures were firm.
 Liverpool. Feb. 4-4 p; maCotton m futnrsS' lrS were firm; February 2s56id 17 value; c,h res March and April, 25-6ia4 26-64d sellers; April and May. 24-64d sellers: May and 22-64G4 23-64d sellers; July and August 22-6id sellers August and September, 19-64d buyers: September and October, l1-64d buyers; October and November. O7-64M4 0S-64d buyers: November and~De- cember O7-64d buyers.