The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

machinery for the large planning mill
he will start at this place the coming
spring, the particulars of which were
published in THE STAR two weeks ago.
Travel on the b.. II. & p. afternoon
train between this place and Falls Creek
is increasing. This train hauls more
passengers now than the noon trains on
the same road. II is n convenient train.
An Italian tried to move from this
place 10 Dubois last week without pay
ing his taxes, but he didn't escape from
Tax Collector Cox, although that Off
eial had to stop the 1ke's household
goods until the taxes were paid.
NJ. G. Coleman, of this place, and
Squire j. l.. Long, Of Sykesville, who
were appointed by the court to view
a two and half mile road near Sykes
ville performed that work last week.
Eli Coulter, Of Punxsutawney was the
surveyor.
J. w. Dempsey, who has been assist
ing Joseph Shaffer, the Adams Express
Agent, few weeks, got his right leg
so badly pinched while loading a truck
on the express wagon at the silk mill
Friday that he has been compelled TO
stay close to the house since.
w. j. Shaffer, with the assistance of
G. Wildey Lloyd, special agent for the
Central Accident Insurance Co., has
written two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars insurance in Reynoldsville the
last twelve days. This certainly speaks
volumes for the company these gentle
men represent.
The latter part OF last September
Kate Floyd, of Pittsburg, and jeremiah
Mckee, of this place, were married in
Pittsburg. Yesterday Mrs. Mckee
packed her belongings and returned to
the "Smoky City" where she will take
up her residence as before she was mar
ried in September.
The Executive Committee OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
OF jefferson county meets in the Meth
odist Episcopal church in this place
to-day. There will be two sessions to-
day, this afternoon and evening, and
three sessions tomorrow, forenoon, af-
ternoon and evening.
The Marion Center Independent issued
handsome supplement last week in
the shape of book in which are num-
Der Of half-tone pictures OF buildings
and individuals of Marion Center, and
good write-up Of the town. G. r. Grif-
fifth, the editor and proprietor OF the
Independent, is good newspaper man
and he gets out good country weekly.
Herbert A. Sprague, the imperson-
ator, presented the play Of RIP Van
Wrinkle" in Assembly hall last Friday
evening to large audience. This was
the fourth entertainment in the public
school course. The last one of the
course will be given by Rev. Thomas
McLary Friday evening, February oath.
Rev. McLary's subject will be Sun
shine in Labor"
William G. Murray, one OF the pres
ent county commissioners, was in town
the latter part of last week. Mr.. MUIR
ray has proven himself to be compe-
tent man for the position of public trust
he now holds. The people generally
have nothing but kind words to say of
him as a man and official. The present
commissioners are carefully looking
after the interests of the county.
young man OF this place engaged
DR.. G. G. Rumberger to marry him
after the 4.39 p. NJ. train arrived here
last Thursday, the young lady was to
arrive on that train. DR.. had intended
going to Craigville to visit his father
but he postponed the visit to perform
the marriage ceremony. The time ar
rived but the young man did not put in
his appearance with, or without, the
young lady.
w. j. Shaffer, candidate for Register
and Recorder, at the June primaries, on
the Republican ticket, paid THE STAR
a visit on Saturday. Mr.. Shaifer is
well known in this community, having
sold cigars for the r. w. Jenkinson Co.
in this territory for nearly eight years.
Mr.. Shatier, If elected, will certainly do
his duty, as he has always enjoyed
reputation for honest dealing and strict
integrity.
G. F. Hoffman, the jeweler, has sold
his English setter dog, Rex, to B. Frank
Hall, OF st, Marys. Mr. Hall has been
trying TO buy the dog for sometime, but
Mr.. Hoffman did not want to part with
Rex. Mr.. Hall came over last Thurs
day and bought the dog giving $4,000
cash and Gordon setter pup for him
Mr.. Hall is going south in few weeks