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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
l. NJ. SNYDER.
Practical Horse.sboer and General
Blacksmith.

Practical Horsc-shOer and General
Blacksmith.
Among the important business enter
prises Of this place we mention particu-
larly that conducted by Mr.. l.. NJ. Suy-
der. who has made most critical and
careful study OF this branch Of business
which he carries on upon the most scicn-
tifc principles, paying special attention
10 blOoded and fast horses. He has ac-
quircd most enviablc reputation as a
scientific and practical horse-shoer aud
blacksmith aud understands perfectly
the horses foot in its many phases Mr..
Snyder Is capable of treating any disease
or injury TO this portion of the animal
and his shocing is always done upon the
the most approved principles and it is
entirely satisfactory TO his numerous
patrons. As blacksmith he does all
kinds Of repairing Of iron work. Also
has received II complete set Of machine
horse clippers Of latest style and IL pre-
pared 10 do all kinds Of horse clipping
at the very lowest rates. Satisfaction
guaranteed Mr.. Snyder enjoys the re-
spect and esteem OF all CLASSES in this
community and his enterprise Is at the
head of its line
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
DIR. II. DEVERE KING.
Leading and Practical Dentist-Oflice
Over Reynoldsville Hardware
lN.,,.,.

Leading and Practical Dentist-Oflice
Over Reynoldsville Hardware
Company Store.
One of the most thoroughly appointed
dental establishments i'm this section of
the state is that conducted by DR. II.
DeVere King, who has been engaged in
the practice of his profession for sever
al years and during that time he has
availed himself of all the modern i'm
provements which have been made in
mechanical and operative dentistry,
keeping at all times fully abreast of the
progressive spirit OF the age. His re-
ception parlors, operating rooms and
labratory are elegantly and convenient
ly arranged and he is kept constantly
busy in the various departments Of FL
ling, extracting and the manufacture Of
artificial sets. Dr. King is an expert
enced dental surgeon OF acknowledged
ability. His leading specialties are the
filling, cleansing, treatment and preser-
vation OF the natural teeth and the man
ufacture and insertion OF artificial teeth
as we'll as crown and bridge work, guar
anteeing first class work at moderate
prices and his advice may be depended
upon by all entrusting to him the care
OF their teeth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
p. Il. RHODES.
Where Excellent Meat is Bought
Main Street.

Where Excellent Meat is Bought
Main Street.
Situated right in the heart Of Reyn-
oldsville is one of our leading and well
known butchers, Mr.. p. r. Rhodes,
who by experience knows every little
detail connected with his line of bus
mess and knows when meat is strictly
pure. Here can be found at all times
a full stock of the best fresh meats
the country can furnish, including
hams and shoulders. lard. bacon, fresh
beef, bologna, sausage and cured meats
Of all kinds. Mr.. Rhodes store is com
plete in all its appointments for keep
ing his meats absolutely fresh and
pure in his cold storage apartments,
and he personally sees that costumers
get just what they want and the best
that can be had. He has been estab-
lished here many years in his present
line and feels a just pride in the sue
cess that .he has attained by honorable
dealing. He is very popular business
man and gives fair treatment 10 all,
rich and poor, and his establishment
is model of its kind, and the trade
he has is large and still increasing by
his courteous methods and square
dealings.
lcoNcLUpEp ON FOURTH PAGEh
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
J. d. wooDRING & SON.
Leader in Dry Goods and Groceries
Main Street.

Leader in Dry Goods and Groceries
Main Street.
One Of our leading and most popular
mercantile establishments, whether
considered in regard to the stock car
ried or the patronage enjoyed, is the
well known establishment conducted by
Messrs. J. ID. Woodring & Son. They
do an immense business and their goods
are always first class, fresh, and always
up-to-date. In the grocery department
can be found sugar coffee, teas, soaps,
spices, syrup, canned goods, bottled
goods, tobacco and cigars, and confec-
tionery OF all kinds, besides large
stock Of well known flour, which is noted
for its good qualities, and which the
ladies speak very highly Of. The dry
goods department is complete in every
thing in this line, including dress goods,
ginghams, muslins, etc. Courteous at
tention 10 the wants OF patrons and the
great care with which they select their
goods and their liberal dealings have
placed this house in the lead in this
vicinity Messrs. Woodring & Son al
ways keep for their motto, quality
high, prices lowest" They are enter
prising and public spirited citizens, and
their dealings have always met with
favor with the people Of this city.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Capital, $50, Surplus, $6.500-C.
Mitchell, Pres.--John II. Kaucher,
Cashier.

Capital $4,000 Surplus, S6.500-C.
Mitchell, Pres.--John II. kaucher,
Cashier.
The First National Bank Of Reynolds
vile Is one Of the strongest and sound
est financial institutions In this section
OF the State and IL can justly added
that 1t Is also one of the most ably man
aged II has enjoyed an uninterrupted
career Of prosperity. This bank has Il
capital Of $50, 600 and surplus of SO, 800.
The available resources Of the bank are
more than abundant TO meet any possi-
BILE contingency, its interests are judi
ciously placed and the connections Of
this Institution are Of "a most desirable
character. A very large business Is
done in pans and discounts, issuing
drafts leading American and Eur
opean ci es, aud altogether the affairs
of this bank are In a most flourishing
condition. A more representative body
OF citizens than those at the head Of the
First National Bank could not easily be
found in any community and their
names and standing place the bank and
its management beyond the require
ments of any praise. The officers are,
Pres, G. Mitchell: Vice Pres, Scott
McClelland: Cashier, John II. Kaucher;
Directors, G. T.. Brown. J. G. King,
John II. Corbett, G.. w. Fuller, 6.
Mitchell,'J. Fl. Kaucher and Scott Nc
ClrlIand
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08

ton. Children's photographs are made
a specially OF and every mother should
have II picture Of her babe, lest death
should invade the home and the little
tot cannot be seen any more. Mr.. Cor
win Is II highly esteemed member Of his
profession, and he delights producing
the most artistic effects He also han
dies pianos aud organs Of the best
makes. and is agent for the Standard
sewing machines, the best on the market.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
REYN' DSvILLE HARDWARECO.
Smith & Mcclure, Proprietors, Main
Street.

Smith & Mcclure, Proprietors, Main
Street.
Among our most prominent and rep
resentatiye business houses, and one
whose name is everywhere associated
with all that Is fair, honorable and lib
eral in a business way. that OF the
Reynoldsyille Hardware Co., on Main
street, holds prominent place, and
from the inception Of this enterprise
the proprletors have enjoyed the fullest
confidence Of the public. This COM
pany offers many excellent advantages
to patrons, both in assortment and
price and their extensive operations
cover large territory. Their i'm
mense and carefully selected stock en-
braces a full and complete line Of
heavy and shelf hardware, builders
hardware, carpenters and mechanics
tools, locks, hinges, cutlery, hot plates,
gas ovensand gas ranges, farm supplies.
garden tools, nails, locks, chains, cross
cut saws, etc. In the furniture de-
partment can be found a most com
plete line of the latest styles in bed
room, parlor and dining room furni-
ture, etc. The store is spacious and
fitted up with every facility for the
prompt receipt and distribution OF
goods and Messrs. Smith & Mcclure
are public spirited and wide awake
business men,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
S. SHAFFER.
Manufacturer and Dealer in Rough and
Dressed Lumber OF all Kinds
Main Street.

Mdlu obTeel.
The mention of the name of S. Shaifer
in lumber and building circles carries
with it a prestige and confidence enjoy
ed in IA greater degree by none and is
proof positive that there must be an
underlying current of accurate know
ledge of the business and liberal and
just policy exercised in the manage
ment of its affairs worthy of imitation.
He operates an extensive lumber yard
and planning mill thoroughly equipped
and the stock embraces pine, hemlock
aud hardwood, flooring, sash, doors and
blinds, porch posts, shingles, lathes and
in fact anything from sidewalk plank
to the finest grade of clear white and
yellow pine. The lowest prices are al
ways quoted and the intimate relations
sustained with the best lumber produce
ing sections place him in position 10
deal most favorably with patrons. Or
ders for lumber either in the rough or
dressed, receive prompt attention and a
force Of skilled and experienced hands
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
L. f. HETR1CK.
Well Known Meat Market.

Ntll hnONU NltdI Mulhtls
There is no caterer to public wants
whose business is Of more Importance
than the dealer in meats, judged from
the standpoint Of social economy and
personal health. for the Importance Of
perfectly sound meats is paramount.
For this reason 1t is especially Citing
that attention should be called to the
excellent market conducted by Mr.. l..
+. Hetrck, on Main stseet. near Nc
Connell Hotel. The first thing that
impresses the visitor on entering this
model establishment is the cleanliness
and order that pervades the market, in
dicating the scrupulous care that Is
exercised In its management. The shop
is well appointed and equipped with
cold storage and every modern conven-
ience for the proper handling and pres
ervation of meats. A select stock Is
constantly carried Of choice state and
western beef, lard veal. pork. fresh, salt
and prepared meats, rs well as all kinds
Of poultry and game in season. Orders
are promptly delivered and the relia-
bility of this market is such that GUS
toners are certain of getting just what
they order In every instance. The high
popularity OF this market is the best
proof that he succeeds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
J. e. Fl. G. DEIBLE.
Expert Wagon Manufacturers.

Expert Wagon Manufacturers.
AS scientific wagon builders Messrs.
Deible Bros. occupy the leading place
in this section Of the state and their
thorough and careful study of every de-
tail of this important branch Of industry
is clearly shown in the great superiority
of their productions, which for stability,
superior styles and finish cannot be ex-
celled. Their shop is most completely
equipped with all the latest appliances,
while only skilled workmen are en-
ployed. Messrs. Deible Bros. use only
the very finest and most highly season
ed lumber in the manufacture Of their
vehicles and every detail is looked after
in the most careful manner. They are
prepared to make any style OF wagon,
heavy or light, to suit any business ia
style or shape. and guarantee satisfac-
tion in every case. They also do wagon
repairing of all kinds in the most
prompt and careful manner. and their
prices, like their vehicles, are always
satisfactory and they are determined to
maintain the high reputation already
established, while they are well and
most favOrably known.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
THE IMPERIAL.
Commercial Mems Home-Wiley 4
Sweitzer, Prop's.-Cor. Main and
Fourth Streets.

Fourth Streets.
offered by this, the leading hotel. the
Imperial to the travelling public are
particularly fine This popular house
was first opened up to the public two
years ago and is known as one OF the
most completely equipped, comfortable,
and in every way attractive hotels in
this section OF the state. The Imperial
is centrally located and is the most i'm
posing structure Of its kind in Reynolds
vile, on corner Main and Fourth streets,
right in the heart Of the city, three
brick and stone trimming and is ele-
gantly and tastefully fitted up through
out, with steam heat in every room.
brass and iron bedsteads supplied with
comfortable mattresses, call and return
call bells in every room, new carpets,
attractive dining room with prompt
service and plenty of light and always
cheerful. with an abundance to cat Of
choice viands, with the best the market
can afford. A free bus meets all trains,
also fine bath rooms and closets on every
floor, with hot and cold water free TO
the patrons OF the hotel The Office is
always clean with several tables for cor
respondence and a telephone for bust
ness purposes. while large sample rooms
are at the disposal of commercial men,
and nearby is a bowling alley, restaur-
ant and barbershop, not lacking in any
convenience. The hotel has aocommoda-
tions for one hundred guests. Messrs.
Wiley & Sweitzer are well known young
| business men.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
]. V. YOUNG.
Contractor and Builder-A Well Known
Business Man.

SOutTdCtOT anu "a w cii hlOWu
Business Man.
The subject OF this sketch, Mr.. J. V.
Young, has made for himself reputa-
tion for good work, excellent materials,
and favorable prices. He has done
some notable work in Reynoldsville,
among which may be mentioned the
Imperial Hotel, the First National
Bank building, the silk mill and large
number of private dwellings, and at
present he is building new planning
mill which will be in operation in few
months. The mill will be equipped to
turn out all kinds of finished material
In his line. In addition to the mill he
will have full line of rough building
material. There is solidity and artis-
tic finish about his work that attracts
the trained eye and shows to the best
advantage. A large force of skilled
mechanics are kept busy and Mr. Young
is prepared TO furnish estimates on all
classes OF buildings, including wood.
brick and stone. His transactions are
conducted upon accurate and honorable
business methods and Mr.. Young is a
reliable and popular business man and
accurate In all his work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
ABEL DUNN.
Reliable Place for Hardware Main
Street.

Reliable Place for Hardware-Main
Street.
This important hardware establish
ment enjoys a special distinction as be-
ing one OF the most complete in the as
sortment and magnitude OF its stock OF
any in this part Of the state. The bus
mess has long been established and has
most materially increased in patronage
and extent, its operations being on a
large scale. Mr.. Dunn handles nothing
but hardware and makes speciality OF
hardware. Here can be found the best
grades Of stoves and ranges which have
wide reputation, mechanics and car
penters tools, nails, screens, chairs, tin
ware, locks steel and iron, hose, hinges,
stove pipe, saws, hand and crosscut,
buckles, bolts and screws, etc. Mr..
Dunns favorable prices and quality of
goods has placed his enterprise in the
lead. He gives his personal attention
to the business and his careful selection
OF the best articles, his comprehensive
assortment, combined with his personal
popularity have been the elements Of
his gratifying success, and he is well
known in this city.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
A. z. SNYDER
Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor. Next Door
to Mcconnell Hotel.

Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor Next Door
to Mcconnell Hotel.
For complete assortment. excellent
goods and prices that suit the times
few places the size Of Reynoldsvilc can
show such representative and pro-
gressive house as that Of Mr.. A. u
Snyder, who established business here
long ago. The building occupied is
spacious and centrally located. and his
workshop is fitted up with special ref
erence to the business, while his show
room is replete with handsome stock
Of goods in the piece, including foreign
and domestic woolens. cassimers, chev-
lots, diagonals, etc. In all the new and
beautiful styles which are well calculat
ed to please all classes. He has become
particularly popular because Of the
superior assortment OF goods carried at
all seasons and the uniform excellence
OF the fit and make, which are guaran-
teed in every case. Mr.. Snyder makes
but one suit of piece OF cloth. made
up in first-class style, and he employs
only skilled tailors. Mr.. Snyder has
long held prominent position in the
leading social and business circles OF
Reynoldsville, and he is public spirit
ed and representative citizen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
NUMBER 81.

contribute TO the satisfactory operation
of the house. He is eminently popular
In social and business circles and Is
gentleman with whom business relations
will always prove satisfactory.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-02-08
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
Timely Review of Some of the Wide-Awake Firms
and Business Houses of Reynodsville.

the leading business
people and
which indicate the spirit our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
DYNAMITE WAS
ON THE INSIDE.
Safe-BIowers Surprised and Shocked
in Chesterfield.
THEY TRIED TO ROB A STORE.
Would Have Succeeded Had Not Nose
ley Brothers Kept Explosives Where
Money and Valuable Papers
Were Stored away.
THEY TRIED TO ROB A STORE.

cafo-hlovers were subjected to a SUR
misc FRIDAY night when they broke INTO
The store OF Moseey Brothers, at Mo.e-
lev's Junction, in Chesterfield county
Friday night. 80. .,,-.
The robbers did not know that there
was dynamite inside the safe when ne
apnlied IL outside. The result was 1l.s
received a shock of the nervous System
they will not soon forget.
The Messrs. Moseley Keep one o' ,r NV
LARGEST country stores In Virginia. Inc
-f,' is where the Farmville and
pan,botan crosses the Southern. The
mon who broke into the building are
nrob,blv experts. and they. no DOUBT.
exnocted 10 ind q large sum OF money
in the safe. go. e.,rr
Tho rohbers made a very neat JON OF
t,oni,,,, q hole I'm the safe and blowing IL
go, ,,5,b d,namite But IL so happened
tbat The merchants had number OF
dvnamite cartridges on hand ana lh'y
had heen placed I'm the safe TO keep ih'm
ont OF the reach Of persons VINO ui" HO'
know how to handle them
The explosion from the OUTSIDE Gnu -
the cartridges on the inside 10 explode
Ia o,1S bayoc was played with safe money
and papers. 800. ,,r-,>-,n
-rhoro vas very little money i'm the safe.
hut the thieves did not get any of it. In
fact IL Is practically Of no use now.
Denutv sheriff Goode. who was in the
CIV YESTERDAY. said he saw a silver dollar
,aie, from the safe and it could nor have
PRESENTED ,,,,,e, a more delapidated appearance
pos a. conc through the Spanish war.
"" The papers were torn all to .. pieces. ~.
Tue explosion must have given the
thieves the worst shock they ever re-
oefvcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
NEW CHURCH AT MATHEWS.
ST. Johns Episcopal Church Conse-
Grated by Bishop Gibson Yesterday

MATTHEWS COURTHOUSE VA. April
Observation-Disclosures y. A. Gibson con-
sccrated 81. Johns Episcopal church at
Mathews Courthouse this morning. lie
was assisted in the services by the rector
the Rev. Henry Wngate. and the rector
Of Ware and Abingdon churches Glou-
cester. the Rev. william u. Lee.
Bishop Gibson congratulated the congre-
cation upon the possession Of the beautl-
ful building. most OF the money TOT winch
has been raised I'm these parishes.
The Bishop preached u most excellent
and aim, sermon. which was listened 10
with the closest attention by the large
congregation.
The absence Of Mr.. John j. Donovan.
who Is IN. and who took such practical
interest in the building OF the church'
was much regretted by aH
The people of Mathews are 10 be con-
GRADUATED upon the successful outcome
~ their efforts 20 build church az their
county seat and upon the beauty and
commodiousness Of the building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

has accepted the general agency Of the
Washington Life Insurance company lot
virginia and North Carolina with head
quarters in Richmond.
Mr. Mowery is one of the leading mel
I'm this now great profession I'm the Uni
ted states and occupied first place among
the agents OF the large company when
he represented I'm New York.
lie is well and favorably known IN
Richmond and especially so in connec-
ton with the Richmond Society Tor the
Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Animals.
He was the first secretary OF TINS uselu
organization and was the pioneer III l'9
introduction i'm this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
,,, ,.o,ure at Richmond College.

on n.y. ,,hlic lecture at Richmond Col
~ third one in the series for the
i ''.sont season Professor Gaines viii
pic lecture on Number Sys-
80 " which will not only deal with the
saveionment of numbers and the art Of
',ic,Ia,ion among the ancients, but will
contain much interesting information con-
corning methods of counting TO be found
omong savages OF the present day. In
renIv TO a question as to whether he
thought the public would stand lecture
on mathematics. the Professor replied
..Ah. but have no notion Of making that
experiment. | shall give some interesting
history. and. perhaps. a few jokes, but
precious little mathematics"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
w. NJ. Cair Drank Four ounces vi
Iaudanum Yesterday.

w NJ Car. bridge builder by trade,
who lives at 500 Brook avenue uI1ns
four ounces of laudanum about ! o.clooS
YESTERDAY afternoon with the intention u
ending his life. ,..,,,. have
-, .',ccoerful but for the prompt ac-
t peg" of Dr. A. G. Brown. Jr., who came IN IN
charge chan Of the ambulance and admin,s'e ern
heroic treatment lie was forced forced. TO- % . al
ploy the aid Of an electric % p"i hef9rs cair
gition 10 the usual methods before his
u ras safe from the consequences OF MS
act. -. ,birtv-seven
years Of age, seemed to have f 6SeH y num-
With a letter-writng mania, LOT S,s me" nnr.
Der of mIssives were iou h'C S upy Ed
n ma, who to Is acquaintance bidding them hem
S Sanewell His act seems to have Oeen
n na,'s@S bv some domestic trouble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

arv hymns; Rev. W. V. Tudor, D. D.,
in charge.
11:9O A. M.-"Foreign Missions" by
Bishop A. w. Wilson. d. d.
s.9o p M.-singing old Methodist reVi-
val HYMNS. Dr. Tudor in charge.
400 p. M.-"The Social and Revival
Meetings Of Mothodism'; Rev. II. l..
Johnson, j. ID.
4.5 2. M.-Experience meeting
son p. M.-"The open Door for City
Mission Work in Richmond; Rev. w.
r Reauchamp go minutes
$40 y. M.-"Methodism and City Evan
Relation: Rev. w. j. Young, d. ID.
Wednesday, April Goth.
proad-street Church-Rev. j. Powell
Garland. d. d.. presiding.
tO.9O A. M.-singing and prayer.
1l:0l A. M.-"The Correctional Idea and
the Local Church; Rev. w. V. Tudor.
300 M.-short talk on what the
Church is to Ne, led by Rev. r. f.
Gayle.
made Nlethodism what # Is In Richmond.
Rev. y. j. Ianerty, II. l.. GO minutes)
o "The Standardization. Fergus
son. Samuel Putney, VIM Wills. Rev.
j. C.. Reed. o. minutes)
g. "In the Midst of the Century
m William Allison and the Building
Of the Second Church. Rev. w. G. Starr
j. d. rs mnutes)
ca James NJ Taylor and the Erection
Of Clay-Street Church. Rev. A. q.
Brown. j. j.. G5 minutes)
80 "Yesterday-T Days Of David 5
Doeeett and Thomas Branch by Rev
Paul Whitehead. u. u. 05 minutes)
Centenary church-S.0 =. M.-Singing
HYMNS tho Heroic Men Sang.
"Methodism as an Element Of Power
IN the History Of the American Govern
ment." Rev W. G. starr, ID. u.
Thursday. April 9th. Sunday-schooi
Dav.
Tr0ad-Street church-1l:00 \. M.-"The
Sunday-school." Hon. John Lamb, men,
Der of Congress.
1.-THE Sund-> School as an Educator.
Rev. James Atkins. d. D.. Sunday-sciooi
editor OF VI. r. Church South.
$3.50 p M.-'My Experience as a super
intendent." G. J. Hunt G5 minutes)
"The Old-Timc School and the New
Rev. James Atkins. ID. d.
500 p. NJ Sunday-School Experience
Meeting Led by Rev. G. l. Zane. sing
ing Sunday-school fvmns.