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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Moving Bee Hive Block.

H. Alex. Stoke, who recently pur-
chased the Bee Hive block at corner Of
Fifth and Main streets, is having the
building, large two-story frame,
moved on to the rear end Of the lot
across Fifth street, just back Of gas
Office, where the building will be set on
solid foundation and the three store
rooms down stairs will be for rent and
the second story will be used for dwell
ing rooms. Contractor Thomas +.
Evans is moving the building.
Mr.. Stoke is having the old Bee Hive
building removed preparatory to the
carrying out of his plans Of erecting a
large brick business block and an opera
house where the Bee Hive now stands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
lust Returned from Klondike.

Benjamin Sykes, Of Troutville, Pa,
was guest at the Hotel Griswold last
night, having just returned from the
Klondike regions, after several months
absence. Mr.. Sykes said his trip was
not taken with any idea of looking for
gold, but to see the country and get a
general idea of the new land about
which so little has been known In the
past. He said that there were still great
chances for making money in the Klon-
dixie country, providing man had suf-
flcient capital to carry him along until
he found a favorable opening in business.
-Pittsburg Times Aug. 3. Benjamin
Sykes is brother of our townsman,
George w. Sykes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Reduced Rates to Chicago.

On account Of the Thirty-fourth An
nual Encampment Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, to be held at Chicago,
August 27-3l, inclusive, the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from points on its line to
Chicago, AT rate of single fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold on
August %, 20 and y, good to return
until August3l, inclusive: but by depos-
iting ticket with joint agent at Chicago
prior to noon of September 2, and the
payment Of fifty cents, return limit may
be extended to September 30, inclusive.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Lawn Fete and Band Concert.

The lawn fete and band concert on
the Reynolds lawn, next to S. 7. Reyn-
olds' brick block, last evening attracted
quite large crowd. Don't fail to at
tend this evening not only to hear the
famous keystone band play but to also
spend some money. The lawn fete is
given by Hope Hose Company to raise
money enough to pay the expenses of
taking the Keystone band to the con-
vention OF the Northwestern Firemen's
Association to be held In Kane next
week Hope Hose Company members
will pay their own expenses. Patronize
the boys this evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Western Visitors.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Mcconnell, Of Hop
kinston, Iowa, we're guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Mcconnell NJ Franks Tav-
ern the first OF this week. They are
now visiting the formers brother, u.
B. Mcconnell, at Falls Creek. Their
trip to this section OF the country was
for three-fold purpose. first to attend
the wedding OF Mrs. McConnell's sister,
Miss Amy L. Steiner, who was married
to Robert p. Smith, Of Plttsburg. at
the home Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac +. Steiner. In East
Brookville, on Tuesday evening Of last
week Second, to attend the golden
wedding anniversary Of Mrs. McCon-
nell's parents, which was held at their
residence in East Brookville last
Wednesday. In speaking Of the golden
wedding the Brookville Democrat says:
"Mr. and Mrs. Steiner have lived in
Brookvile forty-two years, enjoying all
that time the friendship and high es-
TEEN Of all who knew them. The wish
of all these is that the closing years Of
their life may be full of restfulness and
such peace as the world can neither
give nor take away
Thirdly, lastly, but not least, their
reasons for coming to the "Keystone
State" was to visit relatives, old time
friends and look again upon the scenes
of childhood days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
"Sunset Camp" "

The following young people, accom-
panied by Mrs. C. A. Stephenson as
chaperon, went to "Sunset Camp in
Beechwoods, yesterday to remain a
week or ten days: Frank p. Alexander,
Louis o. Melinger, Vincent G. Reyn-
olds, Paul Riston, Thomas Adam and
Will Herpel, Misses Winnie Farrell,
frankie King. Julia Stoke, Jessie Ir-
wing. Dorothy Sutter and Wilhelmina
Priester, of Reynoldsville, Miss Lulu
Wilson, Of Dubois, and Miss Louisa
Dellbrook, of Wheeling, West Va. An
experienced cook, imported from a
neighboring town, accompanied the
party to keep the larder well filed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Washington Township.

The school directors Of Washington
township elected the following corps Of
teachers:
Township High School, Lucius Bart
lett: Falls Creek, No. 4, w. J. Smell,
No. 3, Luther Lukeheart, No. 9, Miss
Jennie Kearney, No. |, Mrs. Eva Wells
house Coal Glen. No. 3, J. |. Pollum,
No. !, Miss Ella Johnson; Westville.
No. 9, +. |. Luther, No. /, Miss Edith
Sterrett Beechtree, Miss Nina Kearn-
ey; Junction, Miss Hattie Mccullough:
Smith. Miss Harriet Kearney: Tannery,
Miss Bella Postewaite: Osburn, Miss
Ida Strang; Rockdale, Robert Steele;
Waite, Miss Katie Smith; Crawford,
Miss Laura Patterson: Moore, Fred
Moore: Horn Run. G.. w. Gumbert:
Wray, Miss Myrtle McClelland: Nor
rison, Miss Laura Cooper; Sterrett,
Miss Clara l.. Smith. Schools will open
on the 3rd day of September, for term
of seven months. Wages, s2s to $50
per month
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Chautauqua Lake Excursion.

Sunday, August 18th, is a day set
aside by the Buffalo, Rochester & Pitts
burg R'y Co. for another delightful ex-
cursion to famous Chautauqua Lake and
Celoron. These summer day excursions
to this great resort bring recreation and
enjoyment not found at any other resort
on the continent. The grand steamer
trip to Mayville and return, distance
OF forty miles, which is included in the
railroad rate, Is most delightful ex-
perience and will long be remembered.
Special train will leave Falls Creek at
S.25 a. m. Returning train will leave
steamboat landing at 100 p. m. and
jamestown station at7.l0 +. m. Eastern
time). Round trip tickets will be sold
at 800 from Falls Creek. For further
information, consult nearest agent Of
the company and see excursion bills.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Big Stock Company.

G. w. Parks Big Stock Company,
consisting of 40 people, band and orches-
tire, will exhibit in Reynoldsville for one
solid week, commencing Monday even
ing, Aug. 18th. An entire change Of
play each night, Monday night the
opening bill will be the "Great Dia-
mond Mystery" Tuesday night. the "Jol-
ly Troup," Wednesday night the great
play, "The Two Orphans" Thursday
night, "The Goldon Giant Nine" FRI
day night, " Mable Heath" Saturday
matinee, Ten Nights in Bar Room" !"
Saturday night, Across The Trail"
Admission 20 cents, children 10 cents.
The tent will be located near the opera
house.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
S. of v. Encampment.

The S. of V. field encampment held
near Summerville the past week was
the best encampment ever held in the
county, at least so say those who attend
ed. The following Sons of Veterans
from this place attended the encamp-
ment Postmaster A. M. Woodward
and wife, f. S. Strawcutter and wife,
VIM. p. Woodring and wife, Charles
MCPHERSON, John and Ellsworth Kirk
wood Squire J, d. Woodring, one of
the old veterans, and wife, also attended
the encampment Sunday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Surprise Party.

Mrs. Frank Kincle, OF Blairsville, who
is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. p. Me-
Cleery, in Prescottville, is well acquaint-
ed and has many friends at Rath,nel
and Prescottville, and these friends de-
cided it would be appropriate to give
her a surprise party. The time was set
the word was passed around and Mon
day evening number OF friends and
the Rathmel brass band assembled at
the residence of Supervisor McCleery
and had right jolly and pleasant time
for few hours. Refreshments were
served and the band played a number Of
selections.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Another Literary Society.

A number of young people of the
Presbyterian church have organized a
literary society which they have chris
tened, Presbyterian Literary Society.
The society is to meet every Monday
evening and they will read the latest
and best books published The officers
OF the new society are as follows: Pres
ident. Miss Ella +. Seeley; vice-presi-
dent, Will Herpel secretary, Miss
Alberta Ressler: treasurer, Miss Lois
RObinson
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Thos. Holt Dead.

Thomas r. Holt, who was married to
the eldest sister of our townsman, Wes-
ley Motter, died at his home near Stan
ton at $50 a. m. Sunday, August 5th.
Funeral service at the Stanton NJ. f.
church yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Holt
was well-to-do farmer and highly es-
teemed christian gentleman, He was
born near Stanton almost ~ years ago
and spent all his life in that vicinity.
When lad he joined the M. L. church
and was consistent and faithful men,
ber He is survived by his wife, two
sons and two daughters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Former Citizen.

Andrew Sharpe and wife and part of
their family are visiting George Sharpe,
a nephew, and other relatives at this
place. Eighteen years ago Mr.. Sharpe
moved to Nebraska, where he has re-
sided until the present, and after his
visit here he will locate in Iowa. Mr..
Sharpe says he notices many changes in
the town since he moved away almost a
score of years ago, but more especially
does he notice achange in the surround
ing community, as many of the hills
have been cleared of timber and are
now fertile fields.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Finger Blown OFF With Dynamite.

Don. seven-year-old son Of S. NJ. Gour-
ley, who resides near town, found a
dynamite cap in the barn last Wednes-
day afternoon, which he thought was a
small tin box and with a nail and
hatchet he proceeded to open the box.
After the explosion Don was minus
the end of large finger of right hand.
The doctors amputated finger at second
Joint.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
King Humbert Memorial Services.

The Italian Society of this place,
which has large membership, held
memorial services in the Catholic
church Monday morning in honor Of
King Humbert, who was assassinated
over week ago. Solemn high mass
was observed. The society marched to
the church. They had their banner
draped in mourning and also carried a
large picture of Italy's lamented king,
which was draped in mourning. A very
fine silk American flag was carried at
the head of the procession.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Zinc and grinding.

The Farm Journal is cheap but not
too cheap to be good; it is full OF ginger
and gumption, and has as many other
good things in it that you can use as
any paper at any price. 1t will be sent
four years to subscribers of THE STAR
who pay arrearages and one year in ad-
vance and % cents extra, or Sl.2o for
the Farm Journal for four years and
THE STAR for one year.
We have large stock of doors and
sash, paints and oils, nails, building
paper, locks, hinges, &C., that we are
selling at the right price. Hall, Bar
ton 4 Co.
Mems, women's and children's tan
shoes below cost at Williams
Johnston & Nolan have fine line Of
Emerson's shoes for gentlemen. See
them.
We use pure spring water in making
our soda water, therefore it's perfect.
Reynolds Drug Store.
Call and see the new Erie shoe for
men at Williams
II you want perfect fit, order suit
from John Flynn, the tailor.
See Gibson's optical ad.
Zinc and grinding.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Ten Mining Machines.

The Brinker Coal & Iron Company
of West Monterey, Pa, of which com
pany George Mellinger of this place is
member and also general superintend-
ent of the mines, has recently completed
the work of putting in a large com
pressor and now have ten mining ma
chimes at work In the mines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Must be Vaccinatcd.

School time draweth nigh and there
are IA number of children of school age
who have not been vaccinated yet, and
we have been requested by member of
the Board of Health to state that the
vaccination law will be enforced when
school opens. Parents had better look
after this now and they will save time
and trouble later on.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Travellers Guide.
a Little Of Everything.

Court next week.
Zinc and grinding.
Williams for shoes.
See Gibson's optical ad
The August term OF court begins next
Monday.
Band concert and lawn fete this
evening.
See the Great Diamond Mystery"
Monday night.
Attend the lawn fete this evening and
hear the band concert.
Low prices, good fits, first-class work
at John Flynn's tailor shop.
Prof. II. G. Wilson and Jay McGaw
are assisting in the postoffce this week.
A new coat of paint has improved the
appearance of the West Reynoldsville
town hall.
Are you drinking the best soda water
in town? II not, line up. Reynolds
Drug Store.
Johnston & Nolan are now selling a
line of ladies' shoes for Sl.50 that form
erly sold for $3.50.
Grant Pierce had the front finger Of
his right hand broken while at work in
Maplewood mine Monday.
A number of young people drove
down from Dubois last evening and
held dance in Franks Park.
Mrs. j. r. Groves, of Beechwoods,
had her left leg badly injured one day
last week by u COW falling on her.
Twelve members of the True Blue
Temperance Society drove to Punxsu-
:. tawney last evening in a wagonette.
Rev. j. p. Hicks, of Emerickville,
lpreached in the Reynoldsville M. +.
burch Sunday morning and evening.
Gibson, who visits here by request, is
thoroughly reliable and skillful OPP
lcian. See his dates and see him.-lt
The arc light on S. T. Reynolds lawn
was put in especially for the fremen's
lawn fete. 1t will be removed after the
lawn fete.
No matter how homely a man may
be there is always some woman who
thinks he is handsome. me.-Punxsutawney
Republican.
The coolest place in town this hot
weather TO get clean, easy shave is at
Herpel's barbershop, basement OF syndi-
cate building.
On account OF the funeral OF Miss
Lizzie Mcclure yesterday the Reynolds
vile Hardware Co. store was closed
until 800 p. m.
Fred Smith was accidentally hit on
lower lip with sledge hammer several
days ago, knocking out one tooth and
cutting lip badly.
Everybody invited TO attend the lawr
tete and band concert on the Reynolds
dawn this evening. Ice cream, berries
and cake will be served.
DR., Mccoy will visit his patients il
Reynoldsville Friday, August H. ant
will stay at Imperial Hotel until Satur
day noon, August 18th.
Solomon Shaffer went to Pittsburf
yesterday to attend the Prohibition
State convention, which will be held II
the Smoky City" to-day.
II you want first-class bicycle at ,
third-class price, come in. We have I
!. few left that we are going to sell befor'
Who next ten days. The price will do II
Hall, Barton 4 Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Will Move to Remove.

NJ. T.. Weed, who was Superintendent
Rumsey's clerk, will be moved from this
place to Supt. Roberts Office at Remove
Mr.. Weed is just the kind of citizen
that a town cannot well afford to lose,
and his legion of friends will be sorry to
part with him and his estimable wife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Sea Water Bath.

At II. w. Herpel's barber shop, a
genuine sea salt water bath. Wonder
full in its restorative powers for languor,
weakness, debility and many other all
ments. Physicians prescribe it for
strengthening the nerves, toning up the
system, &c. Try it. Price 25c. per
bath. Ordinary bath, tub or shower, 20c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Lizzie Mcclure Dead.

Miss Lizzie Mcclure, sister OF our
townsman, A. T. Mcclure, died at Pan
coast Sunday evening. Funeral yester-
day. An obituary notice will be pub
lshed next week. Deceased was one of
the most active members of the Jeifer-
son County w. G.. T. U.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Letter List.

List OF unclaimed letters remaining
in the postofiice at Reynoldsville, Pa.
week ending August t. 1900:
Miss May Ashton (2), NJ. L. Freeland,
VIM. Hindman, Miles Vargwson.
Say advertised and give date of list
when calling for above.
A. NJ. WOODWARD, p. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Brewery and Ice Plant.

There is some talk of a large brewery
being built az this place. Several capi-
talists from Punxsutawney and Brook
vile were in town last week looking
around to see what inducement the
town had in the way Of good water
supply and site for the brewery. A
large ice plant will be built in connec-
tion with the brewery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Nominated for Congress.

At meeting of the Democratic
Twenty-eighth congressional district
conference, held at Ridgway Wednes-
day evening, j. X. p. Hall, OF Ridgway,
was unanimously nominated to succeed
himself in congress. The Twenty-eighth
district comprises the counties of Centre,
Clarion, Cleartield, Elk and Forest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Bridge Completed.

The new bridge across Soldier Run at
Prescottville has been completed and
County Commissioners Webster and
Hawk, who were up yesterday morning
to inspect and measure the stone work,
pronounced this to be the best bridge
in the county.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
pidn,, Wan, Goose Feathers.

A little four-year-old was out playing
early one cool morning last week and
he ran into house and said: ~ want
my jacket on; the goose flesh is on me
and am afraid the feathers will grow"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Picnic Yesterday.

Members of the Baptist congregation
and friends held picnic on David
Reynolds lawn yesterday afternoon in
honor of Miss Anna Reynolds, who has
not been we'll and is not able to go to
the woods to attend picnic. A large
number were present and it was very
ENJOYABLE event.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Killed at Dubois.

Adam NJ. Schlemmer, flagman on
the b., r.. & p. R'y, was killed about
nine o'clock Sunday evening In the
railroad yard at Dubois while making
coupling. He resided at Punxsutaw-
ney. He leaves wife and two children.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
OK Roast and Clam Bake.

Mazomania Tribe, No. 3il, Improved
Order of Red Men Of Reynoldsville, will
give an OK roast, clam bake, serve din
ner and supper, and hold dance, after
noon and evening, in Franks Park on
Labor Day, Monday September Bird.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
For Sale.

A good driving mare with harness,
slat buggy and sleigh, together or sep
arately. Inquire OF F. A. Mcconnell.
Franks Tavern, Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Zinc and grinding.

l50 pairs OF ladies' tan shoes and Ok
tords below cost at Williams shoe store.
Zinc and grinding.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08

Wanted-Lady of ability to appoint
and manage agents. Salary and ex-
penses paid. Experience not necessary,
but reference required. State when
can be seen at home after Wednesday,
August Sth. Address, f. p. Co., care
Reynoldsville STAR.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-08-08
Zinc and grinding,'

300 Cash-Will buy lots SO and "a at
Sykesville, Pa. Inquire OF Mrs. Mary
Hirst, Reynoldsville.
2second hand buggies, ! light hack
for sale; also guaranteed new buggies,
by l.. Nj. Snyder.
For Sale--Two good COWS. Inquire OF
Hezekiah Beck, Washington township,
near Deemer's Cross Roads.
John Flynn, merchant tailor, makes
up-to-date suits. Try him.
Zinc and grinding.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-05-24
A Faithful Teacher.

Marcel, a noted dancing master and
posture-master, was as much in love
with his art as If he had been a great
painter or musician. He could not par
don the least inelegance of posture.
In his later days he was in reduced
circumstances, and severely afflicted
with the govt A young lady, one of his
pupils got her father to obtain him Il
pension from the king, and she was de-
puted to present it to him. She ran up
to his chair, her eyes sparkling with
joy, and put it into his hand.
He Immediately thrust it from him,
and said: go and take it up, miss, and
present it to me as have taught you"
She burst into tears, but obeyed.
81 consent to take it now, and thank
you; but your elbow was not quite
rounded enough"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-05-24

Sims called out Eastwood, laugh
ing derisively, take the floor, and give
us your pet sensation"
Now, Sims was considerable of n char
acter in his way, as was also Mingo-
Bingo in his way, and, chiefly by reason,
perhaps, of their both having been per-
mltted to issue out of their natural
sphere into the aristocratic precincts of
the quarterback. a species of antagon-
ism had arisen between them almost from
the outset of the voyage. Each consd-
cred himself a privileged exception to
long established caste rules. and each.
at the same time, considered himself as
much superior to the other, though the
African experienced this feeling much
more good-naturedly than the other, and
their rivalry was, therefore, as comical
as it was natural.
But there was this difference, that
Aingo- Bingo had succeeded i'm making
himself generally popular with both pas
sengcrs and ships company, while Sims
was liked by no one but Eastwood, who,
of course, despised him into the bargain
the usual reward Of funkysm at the
hands of its object of fattery. The for
mer's invincible good humor, patience and
respectfulness, together with his willing
ness to dance, sing or even put his mas