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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
John r. prrER DEAD.


John +. Pifer, Of McCalmont town
ship, Jefferson county, one Of the oldest
settlers Of that region, died at his homo
Friday morning from heart failure. He
had boon i'll for sometime. Funeral
services were held ut his late residence
at 900 A. NJ. Sunday and interment was
made In the cemetery located on the
old settlement.
King pifcr, local editor Of the Du.
Bos Egprcss, is a nephew Of the deceas-
ed aud TO him we are indebted for the
following facts Of the old mans life:
Mr.. Pifcr was born on May 20, 1912,
In Westmorelnnd county. His father,
also John pifer, removed TO Jefferson
county In 1920, and cleared n farm In
what IL now known as the Paradise set
Element, where the subject Of this
sketch was reared. He married upon
reaching manhood and was the father
Of n numerous family, the following sons
and daughters surviving him: William,
OF Big Run, John g.. of Falls Creek,
i'uNlu' btbTBt, u nolnuS uHu hltNuHucF,
Of Panic, and Mrs William Dickey, Of
Winslow township. He has 81 grand
children and % grandchildren
living. He was twice married but sur
vivcd both wives.
At the time Of his death he resided
on the old original homestead, and In
the house built by his own hand few
years ago He was n remarkably active
man. retaining his strength even when
far past the prime Of life, and in years
gone by when that region Of jefferson
county was little else than wilderness,
he was noted rs great hunter and n
perfect marksman.
Mr.. Pifcr belonged 10 family OF un-
usual longevity, his own father and
grandfather having lived 10 great
age. His surviving brothers and sis
ters, Of whom there are FIVE, possess an
average ago Of II years, the deceased
having been the eldest Of tho number.
| Their names are William, David,
George, Thomas and Elizabeth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Baccalaurcate Sermon.

Rev. II. G. Ferguson, d. d., president
Of Westminster College. delivered the
baccalaurcatc sermon To the graduating
class Of the Reynodsville high school
in the Baptist church Sunday morning.
His text was selected from part Of the
fifth verse of the eleventh chapter Of
Isaiah, "Faithfulncss the Girdle Of his
reins." The church was beautiflod with
blooming potted plants and the class
colors were conspicuous. A large
crowd was present.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Permanent Certificates.

The committee on permanent teach
crs' certificates, Prof. A. J. Postleth-
wait, Of this place, Prof. ]. l.. Allison
Of Punxsutawney, and Prof. Il. L..
Armstrong, Of Brockwyvillc, will meet
in Reynoldsvillc on Friday, and Satur-
day, May 9Th aud 9Th, to examine any
applicants who may be prepared to
comply with the rules governing such
applicants. The indications are that
there will not be many applicants for
the examination.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
AN OLD PILGRIM DEAD.
Squire J. T. Coax Died Yesterday Morn
ing--Pneumon,a Caused Death.


At 310 A. NJ yesterday, May 2od,
Squire John Taylor Coax died at bis
residence, near this place, after few
days struggle with pneumonia. He had
not been In good health Tor sometime,
having had an attack Of the grip during
the winter, but bo was able 10 DO up
and around. One week ago Sunday ho
was at Pittsburg on tho excursion and
on tho following Tuesday he was feeling
so III that ho was confined 10 his bed.
Thursday pneumonia developed which
ended his earthly career. The dcccased
was born In Bradford county, Pa, De-
comber Ord, 1897. making him ~ years
old the 3rd Of last December. In 1Sis
he went to Clarion county, and on the
10Th Of September isi0, he was married
to Miss Nancy McEntire, in Clarion
county, who survives him. He was
justice Of the peace at Strattonville ten
years, and was also shoe merchant In
that place number Of years He came
10 this section in 1872 and bought farm
near Sandy Valley and began tllling the
soil for the benefit OF his health.
Unto Mr.. and Mrs. Coax fifteen chill
dren were born, three Of them proceed
Ing their father into the Eternal World,
and twelve still live, as follows: Mrs.
j. Il. Grimshaw, Of Newark, N. j., Mrs.
Frank l.. Scribner. OF Brookville, John
w. Coax, Of Pittsburg, Mrs. j. B.
Johnston. Of Dubois, Mrs. r. II. Stone,
Of Pittsburg, Harry B. Coax, Mrs. Get
George K, Meta d., Charles f.. and
Edith V. Coax, Of this place. All the
children, with tho exception Of Mrs.
Schlabig. were at his bedside when tho
Squire died. They are all gifted with
musical voices and for two hours before
dissolution, and even whilo his spirit
was taking its flight TO the Haven Of
Rest, they all joined in singing sacred
songs while their eyes were bedimmed
with tears. IL Is seldom such deathbed
scenes are witnessed.
Squire Coax was an intelligent, well
read man and even in his declining
years was quite studious. He took de-
light In getting into an argument on
some weighty subject. When ten years
old he joined the VI. Il. church In Belle
fonte and was ever afterwards com
municant In that denomination. He
was a staunch Republican and was well
posted along political lines.
Funeral services will be held at ithe
house VALLEY Homo) tomorrow, III hrs
day, at 200 Pm. DR.. G. G. Rur4ber-
ger, pastor OF the NJ. f.. church will
conduct the funeral services. ter-
ment will bo made in Beulah cemetefyk
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Preparing for S. S. Convention.

A meeting Of the pastors and super
intendents OF the NJ. f., Presby
and Baptist churches was held Monday
evening to make arrangements for the
Sunday school convention to be held in
the M. f. church at this place on Tues
day and Wednesday, May 23rd and 2ith
At this meeting IL was decided that i've
from each church be appointed as a
committee on entertainment and that
this committee be ready to make re-
port May 18th. One hundred and eighty
delegates will have to be entertained,
and this will make It necessary for each
church to provide entertainment for
sixty delegates. Other committees will
be appointed at the meeting on 18th
inst
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Strike at Silk Mill.

About fifty wcavcrs in the silk mill
came out on strike Monday morning.
The strikers claim that reduction of
one cent per yard has been made on the
work they turn out, while the mill OIL
cials say that an extra cent had bocn
allowed these weavers while they
were learning and now IL was TAX
en- of. The strikers also claim that
they were getting less for their work
than Is paid at other silk mills in the
state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Junior Contest.

Tho third annual junior elecutOnary
contest was held In Assembly hall last
evening. The contest was very inter-
esting, and all tho contestants are to be
congratulated for the masterly manner
In which they rendered their selections.
They were all loudly applauded by the
large audience, but Of course they
could not all win the prizes. Miss
Lydia Molingcr won first prize, gold
medal; Miss Berths Marshall second
two books, and Miss Eta Shafrer re-
ceivtd honorable mention. The con.
testants were MS follows:
"Thc Painter Of scylla" Miss Eta sha0cr
The Old Actors story" Miss Clam gcl~lcr
The Green Mountain Justice" Harry Ilcrpcl
THE Tragedy OF Rock pnster".;;..ii:..,.,;
"Mmmdy' '"cr' OF Sciy ln,,le h'1snss sSni,lc SHn
"'Thc dIpsy Flower GlrI" Miss Lois Robinson
Buds Fairy Story. Miss Lydia Mcllinger
Miss Ella Lcnkcrd, n member Of the
junior class. who was not Ia the contest
on account Of being n sister Of the prin-
cipal, Prof Lenkerd, gave an excellent
recitation while the judges were dccid-
ing who were the prize winners
The judges were DR.. A. X. Rich and
II. A. Moore, Esq, Of Dubois, and Rev.
r. II. Chisholm, Of Falls Crook. While
the orchestra was playing the opening
selection Mr.. Moore received message
calling him homo on account Of forest
fires threatening destruction to his faith
ors farm property near Dubois. Mr..
Moore was taken TO Dubois on II special
engine over A. V. R'y This left two
judges, but they agreed unanimously.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03


For farmers we have plows, cultiva-
tors, feed cutters, spray pumps, harrpws,r
hoes, rakes, scythes and snaths, barbed
and smooth wire, dynamite, rope, &c.
Call in and get our prices. Hall Il
Barton.
For sale-A seven-roomed house, with
buttery, good cellar and two p9rches,
frame barn 24x32, and one lot. lLocat-
ed at corner of Third and Jackson
streets. Inquire at this office.
II you want your bicycle enamelled to
look like new, Hoffman can do it.
The only way to find out II ice cream
Is pure cream Is TO try IL. Bon Ton ice
;ream will stand the test.
FIRE ice cream is only 30 cents per
quar-, at the Bon Ton bakery.
Tho largest and best selected stock of
shoes in town-Robinson's
Your never too late to get ice cream
at the Bon Ton bakery.
Large store room for rent, corner
Fourth and Main streets. Inquire Of
j. III. Corbett. =
Get your bike cleaned pow at Hoff,
mans and be ready to ride.
Millirens new spriug suits are great
takers among the young folks.
II you want big bargains In shoes vis-
1t J.. X. Johnston's store and see his
bargain counter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Another Engine Disabled.

We made mention last week of q
crank pin breaking on one OF the twin
engines at Hopkins big saw mill, which
made it necessary to stop operations at
the mill for ten days or two weeks, and
last Friday the crank shaft on the en-
gine at planning mill broke, throwing
that department OF the large plant idle.
The planning mill had been working
night and day to fill the large orders
already inland others continually COM
ing. 1t was the intention to move one
OF the twin engines from saw mill ia
planning mill as soon as work was
caught up sufficient to allow time
TO make the change. The planning mill
will be started again the latter part Of
this week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Murder in Elk Co.

Ella Reeser, n Dubois woman, was
murdered near Brockport, Elk county,
Saturday night, and Fred Walker, OF
Brockwayville. is now in the Elk coun-
ty Jail charged with the murder Of Ella
Reeser. Walker shot the woman twice
in the head and then swallowed ~
ounces Of laudanum. Two doctors were
called and after twelve hours Of contn-
ued efforts Walker was revived and
afterwards taken to Jail. Ella Reeser
had kept house for Walker for a num-
Der Of months and then left him. He
followed her TO the home Of John Silvas,
near Brockport, and at 400 a. NJ. Sun
day raped at Mr.. Silvas' door and
asked to see the Reeser woman. She
went out and soon after two shots were
heard. Walker and the woman were
lying close together at the foot OF the
steps, she with two bullet holes in her
head and he under the effects OF the
laudanum. Walker is 64 years old and
the woman 80 years old.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Will we Celebrate 2

Only nine weeks remain until the
Fourth Of July and there has been moth
ing done, that we wot Of, towards celc-
brating the day. II is high time that
preparations were being made, II we are
to have celebration here, and there is
no reason why we should not iittingly
observe the day. II no one else takes
the matter in hand some Of the patriot
ic societies Of town should do so. A
number Of towns began preparations
several weeks ago. Start IL now
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Rules Amended.

A meeting Of the Republican county
committee was held in the grand jury
room Of the court house last week for
the purpose Of amending the rules gov
erning the party 10 the county, first,
extending the time for closing the polls
at primary elections from 100 70 500
o'clock, and second, providing that
amendments to the rules shall first be
proposed at regular or special meet
ing Of the county committee, and at
least ten days notice shall be given
before such proposed amendments can
be acted upon. Both amendments we're
unanimously adopted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Teitrick Salary Increased

The triennial convention Of the JEFF
ferson county school directors was held
in Brookville yesterday and Prof. Reed
b. Teitrick was reelected county super
intendent without any opposition. 1t Is
hardly necessary for THE STAR to com
ment at this time on tho wisdom OF re-
electing Prof. Teitrick as county super
intondent, for his work the past term
has been proof sufficient TO all persons
interested in educational matters in
Jefferson county that he is the right
man for the office. 1t was on account
of his success and popularity all over
the county that he had no opponents for
the office. The directors increased
Prof. Teitrick's salary from 81 ,260 to
$1,S00. This was the proper thing to
do and it shows that the directors be-
lieve in paying man for his ability.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Small Pox Scare.

A man who had the small pox In jan
uary OF this year, and who is supposed
to have been associating recently
with persons near Johnstown, Pa, who
have the smallpox, arrived at, or near,
Panic the latter part of last week. His
presence in that vicinity has created no
small excitement in that hamlet. Mon
day of this week DR.. A. F. Balmer,
Inspector of the State Board OF Health
for Jefferson county, quarantined the
man ana his surroundings for fourteen
days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Should be Removed.

The first mishap AS result of the
raised crossings on Main street, occur
red Saturday evening. Thomas Grix
was riding over the crossing in front Of
Cox's store and the bicycle jumped,
spilling Thomas on the street. The
handle bars were broken of the wheel
Our candid opinion is that the cross
ings should be removed entirely, but II
the council thinks otherwise, then some
thing should be done about making bet
ter slope on each side of crossings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Express Wagon Upset.

Joseph Shairor, Adams Express agent,
and J. w. Dempsey. assistant, had mar
row escape from serious injury Thurs
day afternoon on Grant street The ex-
press wagon Is ono of the kind that can
bo turned so that the horses heads can
be almost 10 rear Of wagon before hind
wheels turn. They had backed In TO
deliver some express at Fred. Alexan-
der's and the horses had been turned
around OF the street TO allow IA team TO
pass. 10 appears that stone got In
front Of the front wheel and when the
horses were started the wagon kicked
up behind and fell front on the horses,
frightening them aud causing them to
start to run. Mr.. Shafrer was thrown
on top Of Mr.. Dempsey and both men
were almost helpless, but they managed
TO hang onto the lines and the horses
were run on the sidewalk at corner
Of Grant and Fifth streets, and by as
sistance Of the water plug and gas light
post were stopped. 1t is ALMOST mira
Gle that the men escaped without seri-
Gus injury. Those who Witnessed the
mishap thought they would both be
killed,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Northcy, Of
jackson street, celebrated their silver
wedding 25th anniversary last Sutur.
day evening. A largo number Of friends
were invited. Refreshments were
served. II was very pleasant gather
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Northey were given
very pretty silver tea set and mum
Der of other presents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Hilarious Time.

Sunday was tine Slavish Easter day
and the Slavs al Big Soldier celebrated
it in hilarious manner. They filled
up on "tangle foot" and then proceeded
to wage war against one another with
stillettos, clubs, stones, &c. One Slav
had his shoulder dislocated, others had
their hands almost cut off, while others
had their heads badly cut and bruised.
The mines being idle Monday-''Dewey
Day"-the Slavs kept up the drunk and
had few fights to make things lively
at Big Soldier
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
A Month in Louisiana.

William G.. Repsher, brakeman on
the II. & F. G. R'y, left here Monday
for New Orleans, La, to attend the BIZ
ennial convention Of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen as delegate from
the James L. Burns lodge of Reynolds
vile. Mr.. Repsher expects to remain
in che Crescent City" until about the
first OF June. The convention lasts from
May Sth to 2Sth. A delegate gets $500
per day for every day he is absent, gets
one and half cents per mile and gets
free transportation from Pittsburg to
New Orleans and return. From Chicago
the delegates will travel in special
Pullman train.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Play at Brookv,lle To-Monow.

The Dubois ball team came to this
place Monday afternoon to play the
home team, but on account OF rain
storm only three innings were played.
The score was 40 in favor OF the visit
ors. The four scores were made in the
second inning by our boys making sew
eral bad plays. The same teams will
play game on the Brookville grounds
tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon. This
will, no doubt, be very interesting
game.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
a Little OF EV6ruthlnq.

Monday was dewey Day."
Town Council meets this evening.
Read Shick & Wagner's ad this week.
Lewis r. Hetrick has closed his meat
market.
Don't fail to hear Prof. Gill lecture
Thursday evening.
Ice cream supplied on short notice at
the Bon Ton bakery.
You can't break your bike so bad
Hoffman can't repair it.
Take u look ut Shick & Wagner's
sl.25, 1.35 and $l.50 shoes.
The largest assortment of new spring
hats and neckwear at Millirens.
Ladies' shoes with cloth top, very
beautiful, for $500. Robinsons.
A car load of Michigan seed potatoes.
For price see Robinson & Mundorir.
II you want your feet to look well and
feel well, wear Walk. Over shoes. Rob
inson's.
Low prices Is what makes the cloth
ing, hats and furnishing at Millirens so
famous.
Rev. II. G. Ferguson, d. d., preached
in tho Presbyterian church Sunday
evening.
John G. Barto has bought Mrs. James
Cathcart's grocery store In the Bee
Hive building.
The gas Office has been moved into
the Stoke building at corner of Main
and Fifth streets.
Suppers, festivals and picnics supplied
with ice cream at wholesale prices at
the Bon Ton bakery.
Wanted-Boarder or roomers. For
terms, &C., inquire of Mrs. L. F. Blum,
corner Fourth and Grant streets.
A wagon run over an Italian child
near Prescottville one day last week
without iniuring the little chap very
much.
There was a big forest fire on the
ridge near the Stewart farm Sunday
between Reynoldsville and Sandy
Valley.
A strictly high grade wheel-the
Rambler-with G. & j. tires, lamp, bell,
coasters and pant guards, $3s.DO at
Riston's.
The Steel VS.. Hartwick horse case
that was to have been tried at this term
OF court, has been postponed untp tho
August term.
Try celery and orange phosphate, a
thirst quencher and strengthens the
nerves, at our fountain cents. Reyn-
olds Drug Store.
The Village improvement Association
will meet in regular session In the
Stokes hall Thursday afternoon May
4th, at three o'clock.
khur Barkley, who has been al
kmut couple Of years, is assisting
eph Shatfer to handle the Adams
cypress business at this place.
On account Of the commencemfnt ex'
ercises in Assembly hall tonight, the
Presbyterian prayer-meeting viii bt
held one-half hour earlier, beginning
promptly at 100.
We have . complete line Of h,ilders
supplies, such as doors. sash nails
locks, hinges, paints, oils and putty b
sides W. do tin and slate roofing AMI
spoutinR. Hall y Barton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Saturday Sale.

For one day we offer special ,sind,~r-'
ments on -four. We have wo grain
drills, sulky, cultivator, brse rakes,
binders, mowers, heavy yam OF horses
to offer buyers. We ell threshing
machines. They will u ake money for
you. Come and see us.
j. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Card of Thanks.
/. KING & Co.

We hereby extend our thanks to our
friends and neighbors-als to choir that
furnished music for funeral-for their
kindness and favors after de tn Of our
son and brother, Wilson SwarNz.
G. w. SwARTZ AND Flr-r---
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03

Andrew McGlnnis, Of Prescottville n
driver In Hamilton mine. had one bone
Of his left leg broken below the knee
last Wednesday by a coal cur running
over IT,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Travellers Guide.

Passenger trains arrive and leave Rcyn-
oldsville as follows:
u. X. d =. Ry, &C.. d w. Dir)
Arrives Departs
Train No a, 10 10 n m Train No ~, ~ " u M
Train No II. impm Train No "a, 2 nj
Allegheny valley Roil,coy. !
Eastward. Westward.
Train q, 6.l5 n, m. Train 0, 1.l0 n. m.
Train I, 1855 p. m. Train 2, lb y. NJ.
Train q $40 u. M Train 10, sos y. M.
REyNoLDsvILLE posT-orrICE.
Mails arrive aud leave the post-oillce as
follows;
Arrive. Depart.
FROM THE WEST ron THE EAST.
f.20 u. m. 7.05 y. m. 1870 y. m. 6.l0 y. m.
FROM THE EAsT ron THE WEST.
S.15 n. NJ. 200 y. m. 1.l5 u. m. i.10p. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-03
Eggs for Hatching.

Pure bred Silver Spangled Hamburks'
pure bred, soc. per setting. Also for
sale some fancy Plymouth Rock chi ek-
ems. PHILIP KoEHLER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-04

A French journal on the subject Of
tastes and wardrobes of royal women
says that Margherita, Queen of Italy,
is devoted to white, and that the
Queen Regent of Spain, on the other
hand, accomplished in all things, is
always gowned with the elegant
simplicity of woman of taste. The
simplest of all European sovereigns
is the Queen of the Belgians, who
prefers a quiet, domestic life to the
limited existence Of royalty, regarding
expensive costuming as an unpleasant
but necessary adjunct to court
festivities. The Princess of Wales
avoids colors and has given vogue to
tailor suits, with high collar, which
is invariably her day gown. In the
evening Her Royal Highness makes
up for the plainness and simplicity of
the day by wearing the most superb
gowns and Jewels.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-04

ries and roots and slept without cover,
walking with bleeding feet sixty-five
miles in six days until they reached an
Indian encampment. They were hos.
pitably received and every possible at
tention given them.
Two days later Lieutenant Castner,
Bitch and McGregor started down the
river in birch bark canoes with the In
dians and reached the mouth of the
Cinema River on September so. Bitch
and McGregor could go no further and
were left at an Indian camp. Lieuten-
ant Castner proceeded up the Chena
River eighty-ive miles, where he
found steamboat and white men. He
purchased at enormous prices boat
and provisions and returned to the
camp where the soldiers had been left.
He reached there on October 6, and a
few days later the three men managed
to get to Weare, Alaska. At the time
his letter was written Lieutenant Cast
ner was still unable to get his shoes
on. He could not then walk over q
mile day in mocasins.
He feels greatly chagrined over the
failure of his expedition, but extracts
satisfaction from the fact that he and
the two soldiers were the first white
men to go from end to end of the
slough around Bates Rapid, discov.
cry of considerable Importance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-05-04
Wool Made From Pine Needles.

an industry common to Europe, but
heretofore unknown in this country,
says Western paper, is being estab-
lished at Grants Pass, Oregon, by
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Cords. 1t is the
manufacture of pine needles into q
fabric, similar to wooden cloth, and the
forests of Oregon provide more and
better material for this industry than
any other place in the world. While
Mr.. and Mrs. Cords are enthusiastic,
they are practical minded withal, and
will make haste slowly" They in
tend, first, to make material OF the
consistency of excelsior for mattresses;
after that they will manufacture the
wool which is used for underclothing,
bandages and other such purposes,
where q soft pilable fabric is required
Only the inner fabric of the needles
can be used for the latter, and the
process is expensive, but not more SO
than of the manufacture of lambs
wool.