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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
"Kathleen Mavourneen."

The reproduction of kathleen
Mavourneen" in the opera house, by
home talent, on the evening OF st.
Patrick's Day, was not greeted with as
full house as IL was when played a
couple Of months ago, yet fair-sized
audience was present. and the young
people cleared about forty dollars from
it, The proceeds Of the entertainment
were for the benefit Of the Catholic
church. All who took part in the play
deserve praise for the creditable manner
in which they performed their parts.
The play was rendered in meritorious
style. The prominent characters in
the play were represented by Frank M.
Flynn. Chas. NJ. Feicht and Miss Mollie
Driscoll. Miss Doll Sutter presided at
the piano and w. j. Martin played the
violin. The music was frst-class.
Following is the cast of characters
Turnkey, Harry Martin; David O'Con-
nor, Jno. Delaney: Mr.. McCubban,
Richard Tobin; Black Rody, Albert
Geisler: Red Barned, Geo. Mcdonald;
Darby Doyle, WIN. Ward Captain
Cleariield, Jno. Flynn: Father o Cassidy,
Clement Flynn: Doroth Kavanagh, Miss
Susie Schultze: Kitty O'Neil, Miss Julia
Tobin. Bernard Kavanagh, Chas. NJ.
Feicht; Terence OMore, Billy Button
cap, Frank NJ. Flynn; Kathleen Mavour-
neen. Miss Mollie Driscoll.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
"Uncle" Ed. Got Scared.

"Uncle" Ed. Seeley, who run a milk
wagon so long that he got accustomed
to four-mile.an-hour-speed, don't sit
comfortable on a cushioned seat in
passenger car II the train is running 30
or 81 miles an hour. "Uncle" Ed. was
so badly frightened coming from Brook
vile to Reynoldsville Saturday that he
talked some Of walking to the county
seat Monday morning, where he had to
go to attend court, rather than risk his
life behind an iron horse again. Atcvery
curve--and they are numerous-that the
train struck Saturday between the two
places named, "Uncle" Ed. would almost
lose his breath. He was SO wrought up
by the time the train reached Reyn-
oldsville that he AYERS one side of the
train was raised clear off the track on
the curve in the big cut below town.
John Murphy, the veteran engineer.
was manipulating the throttle on the
engine that gave "Uncle" Ed. the scare.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Local Institute at Sandy Valley.

Following is report of the local
institute held at Sandy Valley on Satur-
day last After the devotional exercises.
lead by County Superintendent Teitrick,
w. A. London was elected to preside
over the institute and NJ. l.. Dempsey
was elected secretary. The first topic
on the program, How to Teach SPELL
ing was opened by J. NJ. HOLDEN.
Question was discussed by Prof.
Mitchell and Miss Netta Coax: singing.
The topic, "How to Teach Language,
was to have been opened by Miss Katie
Lydon. but she was not present and j.
w. Syphrit opened the question. 1t
was discussed by Prof. Teitrick, Miss
Coax. Messers Norris, Foltz and
Dempsey. Prof. Mitchell delivered an
address on parental Influence" Noon
adjournment.
The question opened by Prof. Mitchell
during the morning session was the first
thing taken up In the afternoon and it
was discussed by Mr.. Hutchison. Prof
Teitrick delivered an address in which
he complimented Winslow township as
being the banner township in edu-
cational reunions and interest taken in
school work. The next topic, Good
Health Necessity" was opened by M.
L. Dempsey and discussed by Mr..
Hutchison and Miss Orpha Beer. Sing
ing. The topic, Advantages and
Disadvantages Of Examinations, was
opened by II. NJ. Foltz. This proved to
be very interesting topic and a general
discussion followed. Mr.. Hutchson
delivered a short address. Singing.
The teachers rendered the people of
Sandy Valley vote of thanks for their
kind hospitality and the institute ad-
jOurned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
w. w. Dayton's Up-to-Date Show

Prof. Dayton's spiritual manifesto
tions, cabinet work, &C., in connection
with high class vaudeville, will be the
attraction at Reynolds opera house, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
March "a and %. An evening of mirth,
mystery, and music is promised. On
Prof. Dayton's last appearance here he
was received by large audiences. Gen.
admission only 10 cts, reserved seats 5
cents extra.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Big Coal Deal.

AT last, after long period of nego-
tiation and investigation, the coal
territory lying south and west of Brock
wayville is to be developed. During
the past week contracts have been closed
which secure the most important tracts,
and the preliminary work of developing
the territory is to be commenced at
once.
The company which will operate the
field Is the Northwestern Mining and
Exchange company, whose operations
in the Toby valley have placed this
company among the leading coal
operators in Western Pennsylvania.
For nearly year now the deal has been
under consideration. The territory has
been thoroughly tested. and the options
OF the desirable tracts are either closed
or will h. as fast us they expire The
ones which were the key to the situation
were closed last week, and this is the
practical end Of the negotiations.
In round numbers the territory may
reach 1000 acres. This includes the
coal right under the farms Of John Keys.
Thomas Hutchinson, Jas. and Matthew
kearney, James Tobin. Thomas Hutchi-
son, Sr., John BrittoD, NJ. b Moorhead,
William Bond and the Frost farm.
This body of coal was cut off by the b.,
X. & =. road and for years was supposed
to have been at the option Of the mining
company affiliated with that road. Its
location was drawback to any other
company getting control of the field,
rs 1t was thought the B., r. & p. people
would oppose any outside effort The
Northwestern people, however, who
are affiliated with the Erie railroad
company took the matter in hand, and
have brought the deal to a successful
termination.-Brockwayville Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Glimpses of the People who are Passing
To and Fro.
Mayor Stoke was in Bruokville Fri
day.
s. J. Williams was at Emlenton Mon
day.
Miss Marie Davis visited in Dubois
this week.
Miss Helen Seeley is visiting in
Brookville.
w. G. Elliott and wife spent Sunday
in Brookville.
w. j. Hutchison was in Brockway-
vile last week.
James f. Dckey went to New Ken
sington Monday.
Mrs. Fl. j. Pentz has been at Harris
burg the past week.
G. J. Corwin, the photographer, is in
Philipsburg this week.
Father McGiveny, of Dubois. was in
Reynoldsville yesterday.
Mrs. w. J. Hutchisen, the milliner,
is in Pttsburg this week.
County Superintendent Teitrick was
in Reynoldsville Saturday.
Ward Eason was in Pittsburg three
or four days .he past week.
John Hutchison, of New Bethlehem,
visited his brother in this place Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. f. Weed visited the
formers parents at Weedyile last Fri
day.
Steven Bone, Of North Solon, Cuya-
hoga county, Ohio, is visiting in this
place.
Harry Schaney, Of Dubois, brother
of Mrs. George Arnor, was in Reyn-
oldsville Friday.
Miss Mary Moore, the Millner, went
to Pittsburg yesterday to see the spring
styles in her line.
Mrs. DR.. II. w. Slack, Of Corsica. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. f. Weed, in
West Reynoldsville.
John A. Johnston. editor of the Mill
Hall Times, was in Reynoldsville this
week visiting his brother, James X.
Johnston.
J. N. Williams, of Punxsutawney.
aged - years, visited his step-son,
Sam'l Brilliant, in. West Reynodsville
this week.
Rev. j. w. Crawford. pastor of the
NJ. f. church, was in Clearlield last
Friday and Saturday attending the
Central Pennsyl 5ania annual confer
| ence.
Mrs. George w. Warwick and Will
liam J. McCreight were called to Marion
Center, Indiana county, yesterday by
the serious illness of their mother, Mrs.
Sharp McCreight.
Rev. John NJ. Dean, pastor of the
Reynoldsvile Baptist church, delivered
a lecture IL the Baptist church at Free
port last Friday evening on the subject,
"Why Stand by the Book
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
4 Little OF Everything.
"a chiefs among yc taking notes,
And faith he'll print EN-"

Lent is almost half over.
Spring arrived Saturday.
Go to J. X. Johnstons for shoes.
Snyder & Johns, fashionable tailors.
Girls are planning for their new Easter
bonnets.
Read the ordinances in this issue of
THE STAR.
Saturday, March 9th, is Deemer's
opening day.
Pure lard very, very cheap at Robin
son & Mundorff's.
Clover, timothy and millet seeds for
sale by J. C. King x Co.
The best shoes at the lowest prices at
j. +. Welsh & Co.'S, near postofiice.
You are invited to attend Deemer's
spring opening Saturday, March 9th.
Auditors report of Winslow township
will be found in this issue of THE STAR.
Jersey heifer calf from an extra good
COW for sale. Inquire of S. S. Robinson.
Caramel cereal, good and healthful
substitute for coffee, at Robinson Il
Mundorff's.
At King & Co.'S you will find baled
hay, salt, -four and full line of general
merchandise.
For reliable, liberal, prompt-paying
fire insurance policy call on G. M. Nc
Donald, Nolan Block.
Do not fail to see prof. Dayton at the
Reynolds opera house this Wednesday
and Thursday evenings.
Neil Harmon. of Sykesville, died Sun
day and his remains were inferred in a
cemetery near Troutville yesterday.
Ariel, Cleveland, Eclipse and Feather
stone make OF bicycles, comprising the
largest and best line in town, at Stokes.
When you want nice little shoe for
your babies call at j. T.. Welsh Il Co. 5,
near pOstoffice, they have the incest
and best line.
A horse tramped on j. C. McEntire's
left foot one day last week while he was
trying to put shoe on the animal.
His foot was badly injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
BAPTIST.

Rev. John M. Dean, pastor. Bible
Study $50; morning service ll.O0, "Se-
cret Power;" 300 o'clock Yoke Fellows
Band, led by f. c. Davis, subject Lib
erty;' $50 Young Peoples meeting,
1.30 Evangelistic service, "Let Me
Alone"
Weekday Services-Tuesday night,
Bible class and social time: Wednesday
night, cottage meeting at Mr.. Truitt's,
led by Mr.. Marshall. Thursday, ordi-
nation services: Friday, "Girl's Band
at the home of Miss Margaret Evans.
More than welcome to all services.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Bar Association Officers.

II was stated in THE STAR II few
weeks ago that the members of the
jefferson county bar proposed to
organize Bar Association, and at a
meeting held in the court house at
Brookville one evening last week the
organization was completed and the
following officers were elected to serve
until January lst, 1898: President,
Hon. George A. jerks. Brookville: vice
president, G.. Mitchell, Esq, Reynolds
vile: treasurer. II. II. Brocius, Esq,
Brookville: board of directors, Chas.
Corbett, Esq, w. F. Stewart, Esq; B.
NJ Clark. Esq. Brookville; II. G.
Campbell, Esq, Punxsutawney: M. M.
Davis. Esq. Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Rev. j. w. Crawford, pastor Morn
ing: "The Witness of the Spirit" or
"The Assurance of Being Christian"
Rom. s: IS. Evening: "Faithfulness
in Small Things Luke 10: 10. There
will be Il converts meeting this,
Wednesday, evening in the church, for
prayer and conservation. An altar
service will be held.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
A Large Funeral.

The funeral services oyer the re-
mains of Miss Laura Eva Marshall
were held in the M. +. church last
Thursday afternoon. The church was
not large enough to accommodate the
crowd that attended, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather. The deceased
was dressed all in white, resting in a
cream colored casket. There was a
display of beautiful cut flowers which
were presented by the Epworth League,
of which she was member, and other
young friends.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Will be Ordained Tomorrow.

Rev John NJ. Dean, the evangelist,
will be ordained Baptist minister to-
morrow afternoon and will be installed
as pastor Of the Baptist church in this
place. The ordination ceremonies will
take place in the Baptist church. A
number of ministers and laymen of the
Clearfeld Baptist Association will be
present at the ordination and installa-
tion ceremonies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

The $4,000 damage suit brought
against this borough by Mrs. Joseph
Sanders, for injuries received from
stepping off high piece of ungarded
sidewalk in front Of Solomon Shaifer's
Main street property; was tried in the
courts at Brookville last week. The
iury's verdict was that the borough pay
Mrs. Sanders damage to the amount of
SlS7.j0 and pay all cost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Special Meeting Council.

A special meeting of town council was
held last evening for the purpose of
preparing plans with view of revising
some of the borough ordinances, and
If necessary create new ordinances.
There are number Of places in town
where the sidewalks need guard rails
and council decided to enforce the es-
isting ordinance providing for that.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Wall Paper.

Undoubtedly the handsomest line of
wall paper ever shown in Reynoldsville
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, 1897-03-24
Roscoe's Talking Machine.

Prof. James Il. Rosco, of Dubois, the
noted violinist. is now travelling and
giving exhibitions with one of the great
wonders of the 10Th century the graphic
phone. This talking machine gives
varied program for an evenings enter
tainment. introducing selections from
famous bands, orchestras, instrumental
solos. songs by well-known artists, &c.
Prof. Roscoe gave an entertainment in
Assembly hall Monday afternoon to an
audience ofover four hundred. including
the scholars from the high school.
Monday evening he gave an entertain
ment in the opera house. After the
graphophone had produced its last
selection for the evening. Prof. got out
his violin and played two or three fine
selections, which were highly enjoyed
by his audience. Miss frankie King
played accompaniment on the piano for
the violin part of the program.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Finger Amputated.

VIM. McAninch, who lives within a
few miles Of Reynodsville, was in town
Monday and had the large finger of his
left hand amputated. He had felon
on his finger few months ago and il
left the finger crooked back almost to
the palm of the hand He had 1t ampu-
tated to get IL out of the way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

Go to j. T.. Welsh & Co. IS, near post
Office, for your shoes. best to wear and
best to fit.
Full stock, best goods and lowest
prices all along the line at Robinson &
Mundorff's big grocery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to return our grateful thanks
to friends and neighbors who assisted
us during the long illness and death of
our daughter Laura.
MIR. AND Mrs. w. X. MARSHALL.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Assignee's Sale.

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver
ware: these goods will be closed out at
once regardless of cost. G. B. GUTH,
Assignee of T.. Gooder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
High School VS. Grammar School Athletics

a very interesting game of Rugby
was played between the High School
and the G.. S. A. Notwithstanding the
inclement weather the grounds were in
good condition and the game moved of
smoothly in every particular. The
score being 4-24 in favor of the G. S. "A.
The following is the lineup:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
New Dairy.

Frank =. Best, a WinslOw township
farmer, and his son, w. II. Best, will
start new milk wagon in Reynolds
Vile about the 18th of April.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Assignee's Sale.

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver
ware; These goods will be closed out at
once regardless of cost. c. b. GUTH,
Assignee of Il. Gooder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Tannery Will Shut Down.

The tannery in West Reyuoldsville
will shut down tomorrow for a short
time. Shortage in hides is the cause of
the suspension.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
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, 1897-03-24

Richardson shoes, at j. +. Welsh &
Co.'S, near pOstoffice, are the best to
wear
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
TRINITY LUTHERAN.

Rev. O. Poesche, of Westfield, n. Y,
will deliver a German sermon in the
morning and will conduct English SER
vice in the evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Cow Wanted.

Good milk COW wanted. Inquire of
C. F. Hoffman, the jeweler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
THEY LEAD
BELL,

the Clothier. Halter, Furnisher and
Merchant Tailor, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

Paper hanging done promptly and
neatly. Enquire at Myers harness shop.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
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 evening times., 1897-11-25
where There Are No Gle Maids.

In Greece it is considered an everlasting
disgrace to rema IN an old i'll. Girls are
betI othed very often when still thy ba bie.;-
Maria Ees of love are absolutely, IN
known-even more 81 than i'll France. And
the father is most particular that thc in
tended husband must have IN ample pre-
vision to support a wife and family tor
the girl a dowry is not SO important as IN
France but a certain amount Of linen amt
household furniture is required. The whole
training and education Of 4 Greek girl Is
simply prenara tion to render her lrillian mt
in the society of the great world. Her
toilet iS-.t subject of constant anxiety.
Although most Greek girls are naturally
very petty. they begin to paint and
pow,i.r from a very early age cheeks
bright red. eyebrows and lashes deepest
black and veins delicittely blue. the r,.-
si,lt is that she is a yithercd old woman
at forty and nowhere are uslier women Ia
bp found than beneath the blue skies Of
lovely Greece.
Next in importance to beauty comes
languages. Every Greek family who can
afford t keeps French nurse or maid,
and French is universai.y spoken in societ y.
Painting and music are quite unnecessary.
but girls are carefully trained in dancing
and ,:rilled to enter a room and sit dowr
with elegance. Lastly, household duties are
Taught how to make rose jam, turkish
coffee and various delicate sweetn;eats.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
ANCIENT HEBREW PRIMER
Written by Rabbi Akibah. 1t En-
braces Moral Lessons.
1t Shows Tint IdealiStic Spirituli
Education Was Implanted in the
Hearts Even of Children.

DIR. William 7. Harris, commissioner OF
education has Incorporated i'll his annual
report an Interesting paper as showing the
pains taken III ancient Hebrew education
to find spiritual sense to all natural
and artificial objects. In his preface Dr..
Harris says:
Europeans aid Americans are content To
require tleir children to study the alphabet
and master it mocha nicaIly.
The document referred to is an ancien;
lewis primer written by Rabbi Akibah more
than 1000 years a. 60, and discovered and
Translated last year by Prof. Naphtali
Herr Imber, who thus tells the stOry oe
this old primer.
when / was engaged i'll writing the
first part of my tre:ltIse on Hebrew ecu
cation discovered an ancient jewish
textbook, which was written for the
public schools by the great educator Rabbi
Akibah, who lived at the time of the second
destruction. When l mentioned my dis
covcry To the well-known scholar Hon.
Judge Mayer SulZbeicer Of Philadelphia,
he encouraged me t. examine the bUuklet
more carefully. A careful investigation
followed, and l found it to be an ancient
Jewish primer. The booklet contai ains ab"ut
sixty small printed pages, written in fine
classic Hebrew. Its antiquity is soon
recognized by its spiritual tendency. Tie
COMPOSITION is made on the same principr
"a that of the Alpha Bcthical picture book
Of the ancient Jewish primary school.
Eamely' II Is built ON the letters OF the
HI. int, Rptl, b1e 10 Ia #
tire Alpha Beth we're explained to the chii-
dreD the meanings Of their figures, shapes
and positions, this Jewish primer endeayofs
tn explain the letters and meanings Of the
terms.
The tablets in the primary school cor
Respond more to Cur modern picture books
Wiki the Jewish primer has the character
ano pr eIical touch Of modern readers. The
tooslet il divided into three parts; the first
is @: & lighter matter than the second,
AMI the second than the third. 1t is prob
able that the first part was made for the
first school standard, while the second aud
third portions We're calculated Cor the
birher classes The third part assumes the
character of Theological Commentaries. In
Eri erai, it breaths n deepreligious, oe;ical,
spiritual tone, and we can now under stand
the psychological pro hlem how the Hebrews,
whose religion was void Of the idCaliStic
charm which chara cterized the religion of
the Pugar,s, yet proved TO be better devotces
to their faith in spite o its dryness aad!Ick
of inspiring motives. The answer to that
promlen, is the Jewish primer, and the IDEAL
istic spiritual education which was inI-
planted in the heart Of the child by it, md
has inspr reG later the grown Hebrew to
endure temptations, as well as persecution.
From II historical and educational point
Of view the Jewish primer is OF great value,
bearing testimonies to the great power of
education
The evening times., 1897-11-25
VALUABLE GIFT TO A CITY.
Generosity Of Peter II. B. Widener
Who Wants to BE Governor

Philadelphia, Nov. % AT dinner given
by Peter a. r. Widener, the traction rail-
way millionaire. last evening to a numle
of prominent Philadelphians, at his palatial
residence Mr.. Whiener caused the announce
rnent 10 he made that it i : his intention to
i.estow upon mis- native city the palati;il
residence he now occupies.
The residence was erected at cost IF
100000, and contains furniture and art
works valued at not less than 100000.
which are also included in the gift 1t is
supposed that Mr.. widener intends to turn
over his residence to the city within six
months. He has volunteered to spend the
sum of S4OO 900 in fitting it up with books
and works u art as a memorial of Ills wife.
who recently died.
p. A. Il. Widener y an announced candt
date for the Republican nomination for
governor Of Pennsylvania, and his friends
are distributing handsome lapel gold but
tons aiming influential Republicans.