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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Ober-Ammergau.

This quaint Bavarian village, seques-
tered in the recesses Of the Alps, owes
its reputation to the Passion Plays
which are presented by the peasants.
Thousands of Europeans are attracted
thither by the production of these plays.
They are not production of the
medieval miracle-play, but were first
introduced in the year 1893 by the
monks of Ettal in the hope OF staying
the progress of "a plague. These plays
represent the'sufrerings OF Christ and
700 characters are required to produce
them. The representations take place
on Sundays at intervals of ten years
They were considerably remodelled at
the beginning OF the present century by
the parish priest and are looked upon
as acts of solemn religious worship by
the peasants, who, during the time in
tervening between the different repre-
sentations are thoroughly drilled by
their pastor. They consider 1t dis
grace not to be permitted to take part
in the plays. The principal parts are
generally hereditary in families and to
impersonate Christ is regarded as the
greatest earthly honor. Each scene
from the history of Christ is preceded
bya tableax OF similar import from the
Old Testament.
The Passion Play will be faithfully
presented in the Catholic church Friday
evening, October 9th, by means OF
stereopticon views by Mr.. Breeze whose
performances have been received with
enthusiasm during his extensive travels
throughout the country. Mr.. Breeze
possesses oratorical ability to an emi.
nent degree and his representations are
accompanied by lecture which will
undoubtedly prove a source OF great in.
terest to all who are fortunate enough
to hear him. Don't miss the opportun'
ity. AT the Catholic church Friday
evening. Admission % cents. Tickets
on sale at G. +. Hoffman's jewelry store
G. Botren's bakery or Stokes drug
ct
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
STREET CARS SURE THING.
Town Council Will be Asked to Grant
Electric Light Franchise.

+. A. Ferrin, the gentleman interest
ed in the proposed street car line from
this place TO Eleanora, has been In
Philadelphia since our last issue and
submitted the proposition for the cleo
trio railway to the capitalists he rep
resents, and they were very much
pleased with the prospects and accepted
Mr.. Ferrin's proposition. This ought
to settle all doubt as to whether the
electric railway will be built or not
Mr.. Ferrin returned TO Reynoldsville
Monday morning. A corps Of engineers
will be put to work in a few weeks TO
survey the route for the railway. Mr..
Ferrin had expected to bring the COM
pany's chief engineer with him Monday,
but the engineer was too busy to come
at present
Mr.. Ferrin will ask the town council
this evening to grant the franchise for
an electric light plant in Reynoldsville,
and II 1t is granted the plant will be
ready for operation in three months.
There is no doubt but that our council
men will grant the franchise and take a
number OF street lights. Most of our
business places, and many private resi-
dences, will then be lighted with cleo
tricity. Meters will be put in and the
cost of the lights will be very small.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Public School Lecture Course.

There seems to be general desire on
the part of the public that a popular
lecture course be conducted this season
again by the schools. An effort will be
made TO satisfy this desire and il the
people OF Reynoldsville support the
proposed lecture course this season in
the same loyal manner that they have in
past years the town will have a lecture
course under the auspices OF the schools
exceeding in scope and variety, and we
believe in quality also, any that have
heretofore been given.
1t is proposed to give course OF six
numbers, including two concerts, three
lectures and one entertainment. Price
OF season tickets to be Sl.00, same as
previous years. This is at the rate Of
l6S cents for each night.
The course will begin on or about
Nov. B. Here is the schedule, provided
however that unavoidable circum-
stances may necessitate changes: Apollo
Male Quartette, Nov. 3; Hon. George
r. Vending (lecture), Nov. 81; Signor
Bosco (magician), Dec, 10: w. T. S.
Culp Cecture), Feb. .: Parker Concert
Co., Feb. Is; A. w. Hawks Humorous
lecture), Feb. %.
Be prepared to say how many season
tickets you want when the solicitors
call upon you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
That Reminds Us, Etc.

Craig, a son of DR.. j. G. King, in
Reynoldsville, had his arm broken a
few days ago by stone falling upon it,
A number of years ago the doctors old
est son, Harry, who is now practicing
physician, had his leg broken by barn
door falling upon it while he was play
ing with boy chum. He never muir
INJURED or complained but congratulated
his playmate instead, and said that it
wouldn't cost him much to get his leg
fixed because his father was doctor
and the other boys dad wasn't, and that
he was glad it was his leg and not his
playmate's that was broken.-DuBois
Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Delegates to General Conference.

Rev. II. G. Smith, presiding elder Of
Clarion District, and Austin Blakeslee,
Of Coal Glen, were elected at the NJ. f.
Annual Conference in jamestown last
week as delegates to the General Con-
ference to be held in Chicago next year.
Rev. Smith was elected by the clergy
men and Mr.. Blakeslee was elected by
the lay delegates. Both gentlemen are
worthy the honor bestowed on them
and are we'll qualified to represent the
great Methodist Episcopal church in
the General Conference.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
ELK LODGE INSTITUTED.
Starts Out With Large Membership-Big
Banquet Served by L. r. HUH.

Last Thursday afternoon and evening
the b. p. o. f. lodge, which means
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks,
was instituted at this place with mem
bership OF 6fty-seven. Twenty-four Of
these had been members OF outside
lodges and thirty-three new members
were installed. The list OF members
includes some OF our best known citizens
attorneys, councilmen, hotel proprie-
tors. merchants, clerks, &c.
A. ID. Armstrong, Of Allegheny, Dis
trict Deputy, instituted the new lodge
A number of Elks from Pittsburg, AL
legbeny City, Butler, Punxsutawney,
Brookville, Dubois, Falls Creek, Ridg-
way, st. Marys and Erie were present.
After the installation ceremonies at
midnight an elegant banquet was
served by l.. r. Huth in the Reynolds
block. When the jolly crowd gathered
around the banquetting tables and were
counted it was found that there we're
one hundred and twenty-five Elks pres
ent. A. ID. Driscoll, OF Ridgway, was
toastmaster.
The Elk rooms are furnished elegant
ly. In the parlor there is set of leath-
er-covered furniture that cost S225. 90,
not to mention piano worth 100000,
carpet, pictures, &c. The secretary's
room is located to the left OF the rooms
proper. The middle, or second room,
is what is called the banquet room.
There are eight tables-extension--
this room, enough to seat eighty people.
The rooms were open Friday and
Saturday to wives, mothers, and sis
ters of the Elks and quite a number
availed themselves OF the opportunity
to visit the lodge rooms and were very
much pleased with the way the rooms
were fitted out.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Foot Smashed.

c. Meade Lucas, formerly AN employe
on the II. & f. c. R'y who went to Pitts
burg during the coal miners strike
here this year and secured a position
as brakeman on the p. V. & C. r. r.,
met with mishap one day last
week that very nearly cost him the loss
of his right foot. All the toes of that
foot were smashed by box car running
over them. Meade came home Friday
night to nurse his sore foot.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Must Get Vaccinated.

This week all the parents OF children
who attend school in Winslow township
have been requested, or will be, to have
their children vaccinated. II the re-
quest is not complied with Immediately,
the school board will be compelled to
enforce the law. which makes it com
pulsory for school children to be vac
cinated. The State Board of Health
insists that the Winslow township di-
rectors enforce the law. The small
pox scare at Big Soldier last week is
why the State Board wants the law en-
forced. The schools at Big Soldier
were closed all Of last week but started
up again Monday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Fire Co. Called Out.

Two five-year-old chaps, who were
playing with matches in M. Geisler's
barn this forenoon, set fire to IA pile Of
straw, but the fire was discovered in
time to put it out before much damage
was done. Hope Hose Co. responded
promptly to the fire alarm. The same
little chaps set fire to blanket in a
barn little farther up the alley, but
it was discovered before the fire got
start and the boys were put out of
that barn and they went direct to Mr..
Geisler's barn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Fall Opening Night.

Shick e. Wagner, proprietors OF the
large dry good store on the corner Of
Main and Fifth streets, had their fall
opening last Thursday and they spared
no labor or expense to make it "a success.
The store room was beautified with
festoons, &C., and the latest styles Of
pretty goods OF various colors were
arranged SO as to show off to the best
advantage and at the same time add to
the decorations OF the store under the
glare OF the gas lights. The Star Or
chestra was stationed at the rear of the
long store room and the sweet strains
OF music from that first-class musical
organization delighted the large crowd
that filled the store room all evening.
Two ladies were kept busy giving out
roses, CARNATIONS, &C., to the people
who passed by the boquet counter. The
flowers were shipped from New York
city and were as fresh, fragrant and
beautiful as il just plucked from the
parent stem. Shick & Wagner have
good reason to boast Of their fall open
ing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Williams for shoes.

Williams for shoes.
Mitchell, the Ladies' Tailor.
Town council meets this evening.
New neckwear just arrived at Milli-
rens.
Good COW for sale. Inquire at THE
STAR Office.
Bing's showing of dress goods cannot
be equalled in town.
The school suits at Millirens can't be
equalled for the money.
We had the first snow storm OF the
season Saturday forenoon.
A. H. Fasenmyer was in Clarion and
New Bethlehem last week.
A new eighty foot smoke stack is be-
ing put up at the tannery.
Gov. Stone has designated October
Goth as Autumn Arbor Day.
j. X. Johnston has the exclusive sale
of the Cutter shoe in Reynoldsville.
Ladies, try our tri.on-fa, softest walk
ing shoe made. Williams shoe store.
The genuine ga horse blankets for
sale at the Reynodsville Hardware Co.
store.
The State Christian Endeavor Con-
ventiOn is being held at Washington,
Pa, this week.
The Winslow township school board
held the regular meeting at Franks
Tavern last Saturday.
Not any better, few as good as the
ga horse blanket. For sale by Reyn-
Oldsville Hardware Co.
Saturday next is the last day on which
to pay your taxes il you wish to vote at
the November election.
Bing & Co. are showing newest sug-
gestions in furs, coats and capes.
Prices in an economical way.
For Sale-Five horses and one three
seated hack Inquire OF Carmine Mar
ino, italian Store, Big Soldier.
A very interesting letter from our
Emerickville correspondent was receiv-
ed too late for publication this week
Beginning last Monday morning the
B., r. & p, passenger trains carry ex-
press through from Pittsburg to this
place.
New buggies for sale; also top bug
gy, l blackboard, hack, 2 wagons,
second hand, but in good order. l.. M.
Snyder.
Our Emerickvllle correspondent says
''Peter Baum will probable control the
grain market in Emerickville this year.
he having raised $50 bushels of grain
this year."
Miss Marie Black, clerk in Shick &
Wagner's dry goods store, was called to
Brookville to attend the funeral OF her
grandmother, Mrs. Taylor, who died
Monday morning.
John Starr, Of Emerickville, and Miss
Nellie Bennett, OF BrOokville, were
married last Friday. The young couple
went to Pittsburg the same day, where
they expect to reside.
M. L. Dempsey, of Punxsutawney,
Earl Dempsey, Of McWilliams, Pa, and
Irven F. Dempsey, Of Oak Ridge, spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Dempsey, in West Reynolds
Vile.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
DALEY Ouartet,e Concert.

The ]. G. Daley quartette, of Fre-
donia, n. Y, which was booked to give
a concert in Centennial hall this even
ing, has cancelled the date on account
Of the serious illness of Miss Daley,
the soprano singer. The date will be
filed here later on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Shifting Crew.

There has been such an increase in
the freight business on the A. V. R'y
that shifting crew has been put on to do
work between Reynoldsville and Drift
wood, with layover at this place. John
C. Richards is conductor and G. M.
Davis engineer Of the new crew. Both
these gentlemen are citizens of West
Reynoldsville,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Birthday Party.

Mrs. S. M. Rhoads was given birth
day surprise party Friday evening.
There were about one hundred and
fifty persons present, some OF whom
were from Rathmel and Dubois. Mrs.
Roads was given number OF very pret-
ty presents. After the older ones had
departed number of the young folks
spent few hours In dancing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Arm Broken.

Mrs. Charles Kemp, who resides in
that part Of town known as "Snyder-
town." fell Sunday and broke her right
arm at wrist. Mrs. Kemp had been out
on the side hill picking apples and acci-
dentally fell and rolled down the hill
with above results.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04

The new members of the faculty in
the Clarion State Normal are said to be
exceptionally strong teachers. No in
strumentality is having larger in
Huence in giving us good schools than
the Normal at Clarion.
New five-roomed house for rent about
Oct. 18th, on Jackson street, near Fifth.
l.. M. Snyder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Strike in Toby Valley,

The miners OF Toby Valley are out on
strike. They marched to West Clar-
ion mines and Crenshaw yesterday
morning and the coal company, fearing
there would be trouble, sent for Sheriff
Burns and wanted him there as soon as
possible. Sheriff, who is here having
his house on corner of Fourth and Grant
streets remodeled and transformed into
almost new structure, left on the noon
train for Crenshaw. The sheriff re-
turned this morning. He reports every
thing quiet at the above mines and that
the Toby Valley miners had returned
home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Gymnasium for Primary Department.

Gymnasium for Primary Department.
The school directors OF this borough
decided Monday evening to fit up the
vacant room in basement OF school
building as a gymnasium for the pri-
mary department of the schools.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
Creamery TO be Sold.

At meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Reynoldsville Creamery Company
last Saturday the directors we're in
structed to sell the creamery. We under
stand that several parties want to buy IT,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
a Little Of Everything.
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for display advertisements must
be handed into this Office Monday fore
noon to insure publication. No change
OF display ads on Tuesday hereafter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-04
PARENTS
Travellers Guide.

Passenger trains arrive and leave Reyn-
Dbldsville as follows:
b. X. d. p. Ry, &C. d: VI. Dir)
Arrives Departs
Train No Al, 10 10 m Train No ~, IL A. y m
Train No Is, 439pm Train No "a, ~ m
Allegheny Valley Rdilicdy.
Eastward. Westward.
Train No. q. 6.45 n, m. Train No. q, s4S n. m.
Train No. 1, 1.0t y. m. Train No. ., LBS y. m.
Train No. 8, $50 p. m, Train No10, sos p. m.
Train No. Z, 0.2s p. m. Train No. 3, 1925 p. m.
SUNDAY.
Train No. II, 90 %. IN. Train No a, 6.5S "A. IN.
Train No. ~, ,037 D. m. Train No. ~, I.40p. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02
THE DUTCH HOUSEWIFE.
Her Constant Desire for Cleanliness
Amounts Almost to
Craze.

The Dutch woman is before and
above all things IL housewife. Indeed,
her love Of home comes very near akin
TO worship. and the greatest, compli-
ment that can be paid to her is 10 praise
the npatness and sweetness of the
house that is her Kingdom. says the
Girls Realm. She is famous all the
world over for her remarkable cleanli-
ness, and even in the very poor quar-
tiers Of the cities. where the houses are
small and crowded together. the win
dows are daintily decked with cur
tains of spotless white, the rooms we'll
swept and tidy. the humble furniture
carefully busted and polished.
This desire for cleanliness. in fact,
almost amounts 10 Il craze, and house
wives and servants alike evince strong
Partially for scrubbing. cleaning and
washing. Even in well-:o-do families
n domestic training is considered nat
ural end necessary adjunct Of the
daughters education, and each has GER
tain household duties apportioned to
her. She is likewise taught to make
her own dresses. TO knit her own stock
jngs and to keep her wardrobe in re-
pair.
Nor does she shirk these duties, as it
is to be feared so many Of her English
sisters do; on the contrary. they are
carried out faithfully. cheerfully and
as n matter of course, and it is due to
this excellent training in her girlhood
days that the Dutch woman makes so
model housewife. We miCht go fur
a
training that the Dutch girl has earned
the reputation Of being "free and light
of heart. and a stranger to the feeling
of ennui." since she is always health
fully and belpfully employed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02
EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE.

The editor of the INDEPENDENT IS
very grateful to his Brethren of the
press for the kindly notices no and
his lie partner received last week.
While some of them were rather
acrid in tone, they were kindly
meant and only raised smile. We
did not expect much Of such hard.
ened old sinners as Dennis OF Tn I.
Journal, Bragg Of the Gazette md
Vardy OF the Wells Herald, but we're
somewhat surprised Mt the way our
young friend Phil Trplett of the
Tidinge jumped onto us. IT, all
right Phil and we'Il try to remind
you OF your meanness before the
year closes.
For the kindly reception our life
partner has met with mt the hands of
the Elko people, We have nothing but
words OF gratitude, hoping that as
tue years roll by she will be found
worthy OF the hearty welcome she
has received at the hand OF entire
strangers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02
OUT OF TUNE.
Stoves Unevenness ON It's Feet Az
fects q Pianos Sweetness :,
OF Tone.

The girl had u new piano. She was O
musical girl, and it was as nice n piano
as could be found. When she had it
properly set up and ready for use there
was probably not Il happier girl. But
as she SAT down to play Il look of dis
content and wonder spread over her
face. 1t was strange. but this new
piano was certainly out OF tune; GER
tain notes sounded like the hlmmering
of Il piece of iron. That would never
do; she couldn't play on piano like
that; she couldn't understand it. either,
forcertainly that piano had Il very sweet
tone in the shop. SO the piano man was
sent for in great haste. and came to see
what the trouble was. very much as
tonished himself. Tie ran his fingers
over the piano and then. turning. gazed
curiously around the room.
''That is n most curious and inn
pertinent man." thought the girl, as
she watched him. his fingers moving
over the keys. but his eyes wander
ing scarchingly from one Piece of
furniture to another. Finally he left
the piano, went to stove in the room,
tucked piece Of paper under one leg,
and went back to the piano. when,
strange TO say, every note was as sweet
and clear and full as could have been
desired and there was not suspicion
of disco"d. During the cold weather a
stove had been placed in the room, and,
not standing evenly, with certain vi
brations of the piano it was made to
move and there followed little clat-
tering OF iron, which, coming stimuli
taneouSly with tho striking Of the keys
on the piano, sounded as If that instru-
mcnt had produced the disagreeable
sound.
THAT is all right now" said the man
as he left the piano. only it was a stove
man YOU needed instead of the piano
man."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02

Jones was dead. and a bulletin sta
ing that Geo. S. Jones, Esq. had de-
plrted this life for heaven Mt ~ m. {.
was nnstrd by the sympathetic family
on the door. A passing wag, full Of
mischief, pla red the following notice
Til a telegram sheet. under that of
the family: Heaven, 1872 p. m.
aJones not arrived. Excitement in
tense."-Ex.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02
The Director of the Mint ha

The Director of the Mint has
fund ont. that there is not silver
money enough in the country and
says there is no law to make more.
He wants Congress to look into this
matter at the next session and see
what can he done about the matter
In the East the idi"tic idea prevails
that "a silver dollar is only worth
about 80 or G. cents. but tie people
who thus believe are ~ Xious for sill
yer certificates, which are only a
piece Of paper promising to pay in
silver dollars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-05-02
Power at the Paris Exposition.

The total amount of power estimated
as necessary for the Paris exposition is
2O,VSo horsepower. Of which 1900 is
allotted for lighting md 500 for mo-
i've power. Upon this assumption
there is allowed consumption Of 440.-
To pounds Of steam per hour, or. for
sC1 "nSs. at seven hours per day. to-
TAI OF o"1.3f~,OG0 pounds Of steam for
the en'irr period. This will require geo
tors OF coal day. and the water re-
CURED for condensing purposes is esfi-
mated at more than ESQ .CcC. CC0 cubic
Feet Tor the whole period of the exposi-
tion.