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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. and Mrs Abraham c. Pierce Have
Golden Wedding.

Thursday, May 9th, marked the
ffticth anniversary of the wedding Of
Mr.. and Mrs Abraham G. Pierce, who
reside on Jackson street In this
borough, and the event was celebrated
by Il reunion Of the children. grand
children and great grand children OF
this couple. A numbe~ of other rcla-
tivcs were also present on this occasion.
July 5th, 1925, and Mary Colkitt was
born in Clarion county December 2Sth,
1898. Abraham c. Pierce and Miss
Mary Colkitt were married in Indiana
county May 81, lsi7, and lived in the
same county until about six years ago,
when they moved to this place. Until
they came to Reynoldsyille Mr.. Pierce
was engaged in farming. The children
born To this couple number fonrteen
eleven of whom are still living and are
rs follows: Mrs. j. x. Neil, of Big
Run: Mrs John 5. Neil, Of Flora.
Indiana county: Mrs TIarman Rider, Of
Trade City: Andrew j. Pierce. of Reyn-
uldsvilc Mrs. Miles Davis. uf West
Rcynudsvillc. Mrs. Monroe FcttorhOlG,
of Trade City: Peter G. Pierce. Of
Radakor. Indiana county: George
Pierce, of Punxsutawncy: Ephraim
Pierce. Of Trade City, Grant Pierce
and Miss Anna Pierce. Of Reynoldsville.
OF this number seven were present at
at the reunion Besides the children
there are thirty five grand children and
eight great grand children.
About sixty people in all attended
the golden wedding and partook Of the
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce.
Among them were: Mr., and Mrs. Alb
SALON NeT and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Colkitt. of plumvillc, Indiana county;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Pierce. Of Flea
nora: Mr.. and Mrs. William Pierce, ol
| Dubois: Mrs. Bcrthinda Pierce, Milton
and Miss Maggie Pierce, Of Emlenton
Miss May Pierce, Of Morgantown, w
| Va: Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Clark Neil. Mr.. Depp, Miss Annie
Neil. and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cable. o.
Big Run: Mrs. Work. Of Dubois. Tn,
above is only Il partial list Of the rela
tivcs who were present. Rcv. j. w
Crawford. pastor Of the Reynoldsvill'
NJ. T.. church, and wife were guests a
the reunion.
The day was beautiful and there be
ing nothing to mar the pleasure of thu
event all present had joyous time, ant
when they took their departure for thei
various homes pleasant memory OF tn,
occasion accompanied them which will
remain for many days.
In the afternoon the guests were as
sembled and photograph of them wa
taken, for a souvenir Of the reunion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restdr-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable. acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulating the liver
and kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing of impurities In the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold for SOC. or $l.O0 per bottle at II
Alex. Stokes drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Summer Hats.

The best models for hats are neither
large nor small, and almost every ma
terial is employed. Many crowns are OF
silk or other material that is contrast
to the straw brim. All kinds Of straw
braid are used. except perhaps .hose
with mixture Of chenille, which looks
heavy in summer. AS to ribbons there
is an endless variety Of stripes and
plaids, gauzes, moires, changeablc
tafretas, and fancy weaves; and among
the novelties are those Of grass linen
edged with satin stripes, aud some Of
straw canvas. Rhinestone and fancy
ornaments are lavishly used, and
feathers, wings, and flowers are in about
equal favor.-From Summer Mill
nery," in Demoest's Magdzine for June.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

1t is an acknowledged fact that as
rule, the whole tone Of a home depends
upon the woman at the head Of 1.-THE
average home not the pOverty-stricken
home, nor the wealthy home. In the
average home, says an exchange,
whether sunshine shall enter the room,
whether the table shall be invitingly
spread, whether light and bright fires
shall give warmth and cheer on winter
nights-whether, in brief the home
shall be an agreeable or disagreeable
place, is usually what the woman de-
termines. Men are powerless in the
matter. Some find sOlace for dismal
home in study; some occupation in
business, some submit with what
patience they can. Others are attracted
by the cheer Of their clubs, and it is
especially young men who are apt to
drift into bad company and bad habits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

The Philadelphia Record says: "rhe
drift Of young men towards what ARE
called the professions keeps on. though
there is no question that we have too
many doctors and lawyers. There also
seems To be- an overproduction uf
preachers. Many are ordained and few
called. II is open to question whether
n great many Of the preachers who un-
dcrtake the care and cure Of souls would
not serve their fellows to better purpose
in some other vocation
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

President Cleveland, says the Brook
lyn Edgle, is the only man who was ever
paid by the United States $4,000 on
salary account as President of the
United States, President Grant got
100000 his compensation being
800, 600 for his first term and 5000. 900
for the second. Possibly Gen. Grants
pay and allowances while In the army
amounted altogether to 100000, but
we presume not. Mr.. Cleveland there
fore has the distinction Of drawing
more money from the treasury than any
other oiiiceholder in the history of the
nation. 1t would take member of
Congress at the present rate OF pay 40
years to draw as much as the Presidents
salary for one term.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

A Kansas newspaper man has caused
much commotion in his town and has
caused several engagements to he broken
of by the publication Of the following
observation: What can sensible
young man think when he observes a
strong, fat girl lying around amusing
herself with fancy work or quilting or
running to every shin dig and hoedown,
while her poor, sick and wornout
mother takes in washing to support
the family?" No less than sixteen
young ladies called on him for retrac-
tion and the village is rent from center
to circumference over the matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction or money refunded. Price q
cents per box. For sale by H. Alex
Stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Bion H. Butler, who graduated as

Bion II. Butler, who graduated as
country editor and is now one of the
best writer's on the Pittsburg Times,
says: "The country editor has been the
butt OF good deal OF friendly ridicule.
Yet, after all Is said. he is powerful
factor in the community. and he is
generally one of the foremost men in
everything that goes to keep his town
and the neighborhood at the front.
The country editor has gone to the
Legislature, and to Congress. He has
been Governor OF the State, and Penn
sylvania country editors have gone to
other States to fill positions of trust and
profit. They have been found in the
Federal Senate and their names are in
scribed on the country's roll of honor in
the annals OF the Civil war Not many
of them are in jail, and few in the insane
asylums. However, they do not all
achieve distinction, either by filling de-
sirable offices, or by having an arm like
a walking beam that can distinguish
the fighting editor as well as the peace
full one. But as class the country
editors are representative men in their
communities, and the example they set,
the work they do for the welfare of the
neighborhood, and their share in keep
ing each village and town as nearly AS
possible up to date. will land them when
the general roll is called pretty close to
Abou ben Adhem, the man who got his
high ratings because he loved his fellow
men,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

The best in town-bicycles at Stokes.
More improvements, more good features
than any others.
Go to Samuel Suffers for Champion
moving machines and repairs.
First-class Demorest sewing machine
at j. S. MOrrow's for $3.50.
Twice as many bicycles were sold by
Stoke in 1896 as all the other dealers in
town. Good stock counts.
II you want good shoes cheap go to j.
Il. Welsh 4 Co.'S shoe store in the VIM.
Foster block.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
FREE TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS
Over the b., II. & p. and Two Days
Board at Hotel Imperial

over the b., IL. & 4. ana Two lays
Board at Hotel Imperial.
We will furnish ticket free over the
Buffalo, Rochester e. Pittsburg Railway
from Rcynoldsvillc to Niagara Falls
and return. and two days board at Hotel
Imperial, one Of the largest and most
modern hotels ut Niagara Falls, rates
$3.50 to 800 per day, to the person
who will secure the largest number Of
new cash subscribers to THE STAR be-
fore the 18th Of June. 1897. Subscrip-
tions to BE- 81. 90, cash in advance. This
offer Is open to any person In Jefferson
county
IL will be- we'll for persons giving sub
scriptions to know the parties who
solicit subscriptions from them and
whether they are responsible persons,
as we will only be responsible for the
subscrip ions that arc handed in with
the cash.
Persons working for the prize will be-
| expected to report To this Office by let
| ter or in person and have their names
enrolled rs competitors. and will after
VIZ trds be- expected to hand in the names
of new subscribers and the cash for new
subscriptions once Il week. No new
Subscribers will bc added 10 our sub
scription list unless the cash accompa-
nics each name. A strict account will
be kept and each person working foi
prize will receive credit for names sent
| in from time to time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

See our colored shoes for old and
young, all styles, with prices to please,
at Robinson's.
There is no better place for obtaining
valuable pointers ON bicycles than at
Stokes. All the '97 improvements are
shown in our cycles.
Read Robinson & Mundorif's price list
in another column. Change in prices.
Shoes from 10 cts. foot up to $500 a
foot at j. s. MorrOws.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
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.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. ]. w. Crawford, pastor. Morn
ing: "The Sabbath. its use and abuse"
Mark 2: 81. Evening: ''The Kings
Penknife." Jer. 80: %.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
EPISCOPAL.

Rev. L. +. Cole, Of the Protestant
Episcopal church, Diocese of Pittsburg,
will hold services in the Royal Arcanum
hall, Nolan Block, on Tuesday evening,
June 15. All are welcome.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

Somebody somewhere sometime has
given the following very good ndyioe:
more: ride less. walk more: clOthc less,
bathc more: worry less. work more;
waste less, give more; write less, read
more. prrurh lpss prnc,icn more"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Wall Paper.

Undoubtedly the handsomest line OF
wall paper ever shown in Reynoldsvile
is now on exhibition at Stokes. Prices
lower than ever. The public are invit-
ed to come and see the display.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
We Court Comparison.

We will be glad to compare any
sample of wall paper you may have,
with our stock. Stokes Pharmacy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
I; !: !: :::: &: &: MILLIRENS. q: a.: q:
You Can't Afford to Miss that
Great Suit Sale of Ours.

That recent purchase of the entire stock of the
worlds best Clothing Makers has brought wellmade,
serviceable and uptodate clothing down to low price
that has before been reached at any previous clothing
offer We give you the whole benefit of the manufacturers
loss and fer choice of these suits at prices quality consider
ed that make them the Greatest Clothing bargains in the
world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Mems and Boys Hats.

We have just received big invoice of shapes
in Mems Stiff Hats; and see them. We have
the finest and largest line of Mems and
Boys Straw Hats shown in the
county. Prices ranging
from sc. to 81. so.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

Ariel, Cleveland, Eclipse and Feather
stone make Of bicycles, comprising the
largest and best line in town, at Stokes.
Baby shoes 20 to 80 cents per pair at
J. II. Welsh & Cos.
At King & Co.'S you will find baled
hay, salt, -four and full line of general
merchandise.
Dress shoes. work shoes, in fact any
kind of shoes, at James X. Johnston's
shoe parlor.
]. E. Welsh & Co. keep fine line OF
ladies, gentlemen's and children's shoes
constantly in stock.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Underwear

Mems French Balbrggan underwear, the ceebrat
ed Bon-Bon make sold everywhere at 75c., here only
SOC. Mems medium weight natural wool underwear,
soft and feeoy to the touch regular 75c grade here
only SOC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Price List.

A few bargains for you in Groceries
this week.
g Papers corn starch y
Id. Paper soda 6
s Cakes Lenox or Gloss soap %
Fine red salmon, per can 10
Cans extra tomatoes 80
8 lbs. Arbuckle or Lion coffee l 90
" California raisins %
5 " California Prunes %
" Best rolled oats 25
6 Lump starch %
4 A" Cleaned currants %
Finest lima beans 25
10" navy 25
6 Pearl tapioca 25
Lard very finest, open kettle s
20 lbs. Lard very finest open kettle so
This is just like home made lard.
Full stock and lew prices all along
the line. ROBINSON & MUNDoRFF.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Outing Shirts.

Mems laundried outing shirts made of fine percale
collars and cuffs attached, all the spring styles and
cooring real value 75c., your choice only Soc Fine
grades of Mems outing shirts in percale and madras
cloth, all shades and styles, 25c to SOC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

WANTED-FAITHFU MEN OR WOMEN
w to travel for responsible established
house in Pennsylvania. salary $50 and ex-
penses. Position permanent. Reference.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
For Sale.

Draft team weighing 1900, also sleighs
for sale. ]. G. KING & Co.
Subscribe for THE STAR and get all
the local, county and general news.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
TrnurlrrN' Usmtor.

~N-N~-N~~~-~~J~O~-~~ ~-~~~~ONN-O~~ON-~NoO>
Passenger trains arrive and leave Rcyn
oldsvillc nS follows;
y. H. d =. RH tC. d W. Dj)
Arrives Departs
Train No H. lO50a m Train No I2, r. 10 y IN
INrnhrnn I'nllcn L1nihrnM
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

Wednesday mt Reynoldsvillc, Jefferson Go.
Pa, devoted To the interests Of Rcynoldsville
and Jefferson county. Non-poltical, Will treat
ali with fairness, and will be especially friend
ly towards the laborlng class.
Subscription price stopper year In advance.
Communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name.
not for publication but as "a guarantee of
good faith. Interesting news items solicited.
Advertising rates made known on uppica-
tion ut the Office In hrnolds' Block.
Lengthy communications and change OF
advertisements should reach this office by
Monday noon.
Address all communications 10 q. A. Stcph-
ensOn, Reynoldsyille, Pa.
Entered at the postoiiice at Reynoldsvillc
Pa, ns second class mail matter.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-30
THE SITUATION IN GREECE

Special dispatches from Rome say
that news has been received there from
AtheEs announcing that the popular
farmcnt against King George and his
government has become gravcr. As a
result the Italian Government has or
dered Admiral Canevaro, the command.
cr in Cretan waters, to send the ltal-
ian ironclads Sardegna and Umberto
and the Italian cruiser Monticello to the
Piraeus in order toprotect Italian sub
jects in the event of trouble.
1t is believed at Rome, the dis
patches further announce, that the
powers will intervene between Turkey
and Greece after the Turks have oc-
cupied Volo.
Crowds on Wednesday stoned the
Palace, broke its windows and cried
down with the King: down with
Prince Constantine. give us repub-
lic." Some pistols were fired and
many officers were mobbed.
The report that the King was COM
PEELED to sign a decree recalling Prince
Constantine from the front is unfounded
The Crown Prince will remain at the
head Of the army.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-30
COL. SCHLEY REMOVED,

President Mckinley has removed fro IL
office Col. Buchanan Schley, surveyor of the
port of Baltimore The action was n
surprise to democrats and republicans a
like
In a conference held with Chairman
William F. Stone, of the city republican
committee, last week on general political
subjects the question of the contemplated
removal of Colonel Schley was not breach
ed by Senator Wellington, and he has FIRE
quently stated that all democratic FEEDER
al officials would be allowed to serve out
their full terms. Colonel Schleys term
would not have expired until June 49,
1898. 1t is stated by local republicans
lect of duty" were preferred against Col
onel Schley by local republican organi-
cation made none against him.
There are ii number of special inspec
tors, or agents, in the Treasury Depart
ment who annually make inspections of
the various customs houses of the country
and recommend improvements or changes.
1t is said thai these agents have complain
ed of Surveyor Schley,s absence from his
office. Secretary Gage, of the Treasury
Department, which has supervision of
custom houses, found, it is thought, these
charges of the agents on file in the de-
partment, and, receiving others of like
tenor recommended the rcmova! of Col
oncl Schley
The vacancy created by the removal of
Colonel Schley will, under the law, be fill
ed by Colo tor Of the Port Shaw. 1t is
said that the deputy surveyor, Col. Wash
in yton Bowie, will be offered the position
the salary of which is 400 per. aGnum.
Colonel Bowie is thoroughly acquainted
with the duties of the surveyors depart
ment, having been formerly its chief clerk
He may prefer however, to remain in his
present position, in the hope that he will
be protected in office by the recent eXten-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-30
At GENERAL GRANTS TOMB.

4 noble tribute was paid to the
memory of Gen. Grant on Tuesday, on
the occasion of the dedication of his
tomb in New York. 1t has been
twelve years since the hero died, and
more than thirty since he won his
glory on the field of battle. The con-
tentions Of the past have been forgot
ten. Men of the blue and men of the
gray are now marching side by side in
spirit OF fraternal brotherhood, and
in the throng on Tuesday there was
no North and no South, for since the
soldier President said. "Let us have
peace" spirit of reconciliation has
animated the hearts of all true Amcri-
cans.
1t is claimed thai but once in the his
tory of the world before has such a cere-
mony been enacted over the RENTER
ment of any great man, and that was
when the body Of Napoleon was
brought back to Paris from St Helena.
The Representatives of Maryland
took a prominent part in the ceremo-
MES. The gallant Fifth Regiment won
new laurels in the parade. Compli-
ments were bestowed on the soldiers
by General Dodge, grand marshal Of
the parade, by Brig. Gen. Lawrason
Riggs and others.
For time Governor Lowndcs and
his staff were in the lead of the other
States and Immediately behind the
presidential party, and at the monu-
meh took luncheon with Mr.. Mckin-
lev and his attendants.
An interesting incident of the oc-
casion was the placing Of floral
wreath on the sarcophagus by the
the society of 1.-The Sons of Confeder-
ate Veterans"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-04-30
THE WASHINGTON BRANCH
OF THE Il. \ o. RAILROAD.

The Washington branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, in which the
State of Maryland is so largely interest
ed is very peculiar organization. Its
construction was authorized by the act
of 1882, which was supplemental of the
original act of 1890 The road was built
by subscriptions to the stock of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company The
stock subscribed for building this branch
however, it was provided in the bill shall
be separate and distinct stock forever
The same act authorized the Baltimore
and Ohio Company to subscribe to this
stock The road extends from the Relay
House to Washington, distance of 81
miles. The great granite viaduct across
the Patapsco at the Relay was designed
by the late B. H. Latrobe. 1t was, when
built the largest structure of the kind in
the United States. 1t consists of eight
clliptical arches of SO feet span each
The roadway is &C feet above the water
Mr.. Latrobc in his estimate of the coast
of this bridge and of the whole line was
extremely accurate and he came within
the actual cost. The act authorizing the
construction of the road reserved to the
State "one-tifth of the gross passage
money of travellers" and provided that
that tribute to the State should not in any
instance be less than % cents. The history
of the litigation arising from this capita
4 ~ = l,
company is one of the most interesting
chapters in our history. The road has
paid 10 per cent. dividends during long
term of years until now.
The stock in the Washington branch
was regarded as the most valuable of the
assets held by the State. Its market value
has all along been over million dollars,
and it was esteemed so desirable property
that it was singled out in the constitution
and made the only asset in the treasury
which the Legislature could not sell. In
1890 the constitution was amended to sell
this stock also, taking in exchange the
securities of the State. In 1896 bill was
passed prescribing the terms and condi-
lions under which the treasury OfhclalS
could make the sale. The sale, however,
was not made, as such thing as default
in the payment of the regular scmi-annual
dividend was never contemplated by any
one. When the road was first opened there
was an average of 200 passengers day
which, it is said was far beyond the most
sanguine expectations Of the company.
For regular travel between Baltimore and
Washington the rate of fare received by
the company is still cents mile. The
reduction in the price of tickets made
about twenty-five years ago was at the
expense of the State in the repeal of the
capitation tax.
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