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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

Ross made her stars with five points
and five points have been used ever
since. For several years Mrs. Ross
made the flags for the Government.
The first using Of the stars, and
stripes in military service, it is claimed,
was at Fort Stanwix, renamed Fort
Schuyler, now Rome, New York, l7TT.
August > Of that year the fort was be-
sieged by the British and Indians: the
garrison was without a flag, but one
was made in the fort. The red stripes
were OF a petticOat furnished by a
woman. the white for stripes and stars
was supplied by an officer who gave
his shirt for the purpose. and the blue
was piece Of Colonel Peter Ganse.
vOort's military cloak. Three women
worked on the flag, and it was raised to
vlctOry on the nd of August, when the
redmen and the British We're defeated
at the fort
The next record Of the using Of the
Stars and Stripes is on the first ami.
versary of American independence.
Charleston. S. c., and other places.
July +, III. The banner was used at
the battle Of the Brandywine Septem.
Der II, 17TT7; at Germantown. October
4, of the same year, and 1t also float.
ed over the surrender of Burgoyne.
This flag cheered the revolutionists at
Valley Forge the next winter: it waved
at Yorktown and shared in the rejoic-
ings at the close Of the war.
Some Of the first flags were made IN.
der difficulties and at great cost. the
greatest ingenuity being required on
occasions to secure the necessary mate
rials for the banners.
AS long as the States remained thir.
teen in number the original design Of
the circle Of stars was all right. but
when, in 1791, Vermont and in 1882
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25
Why They Paid Their Bills

Al debating society some time ago
the Irish question was discussed An
Eheiish doctor was sustaining the areu.
ment that the Irish were naturally q
depraved and dishonest race. AT fiv.
erpool ne said he had 300 Irish patients
on his books, and of these only thirty
PAID MIN for attendance. "Sorrr said
an lrishman who rose with flushed
cheek to defend his countrymen-.sorr
there Is never an effect without .
cause. There is never a phenomenor
that does not admit Of an explanation
How can We explain the astound,no
phenomenon to which the doctor has
called our attention? He finds an ev.
planation in the natural depravitv NJ
irish nature; l, SORT, have another ex,
pianation to offer, and it is this: The
thirty patients recoveredp'
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

representation of rattlesnake coiled
for attack.
Another use for the rattlesnake was
upon a ground OF thirteen horizontal
bars. alternate red and white tho
snake extending diagonally across the
stripes, and the lower white strines
bearing the motto: Don't Tread ON
Me- The snake was alwavs renra
sented as having thirteen rattles One
Of the favorite flags also was of white
with a pine tree in the centre. Tbe
words at the top We're: AN AppeaI n
God" and underneath the snake uaro
the words: Don't Tread on Nc ~
Several Of the companies of minute
men adopted a similar flag, giving tbe
name Of their company. with the mot.
TO. Liberty or Death
Massachusetts chung to the pine tree
as her symbol for some time. Trum.
bull, in his celebrated picture of tb.
Battle Of Bunker Hill" which now
hangs in the rotunda Of the Capitol q,
Washington, represents the red fac
white corner and green pine tree.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

~ Ne hundred and twenty-five
IL u years ago. the American Con
greSs. in session at Philadel-
phla resolved "that the flag OF the
United States be thirteen stripes alter
nate red and white: the Union 10 be
thirteen Stars, white, on 4 blue teld,
representing q new constellation, the
stars 10 be arranged in 4 circle"
There are many traditions afOat con-
cernins the origin OF this design, but
one in which there is undoubtedly the
most truth is that which credits the
idea OF the design TO Washington. The
general found in the coat-of-arms OF
his own family q hint from which he
drew the design for the flag. The coat
of-armS Of the Washington family was
two red bars on a white ground, and
three gilt stars above the top bar The
American flag. once decided upon,
was rushed through in q hurry, for the
army was badly in need Of a standard.
Betsy Ross, Of Philadelphia, enthu-
siastically undertook the work, and in
= few days a beautiful sIar-spangled
banner was ready TO be unfurled. She
had made one alteration in the design
submitted by Washington. The Gen
eral had made his star six pointed, as
they were on his coat-of-arms; Betsy
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25
Conductor Scored

Conductor-Let me see-did / ee,
your ticket?
Smart Passenger-Yes, air; you toos
it up at Montlavo and punched - on,
of it.
Conductor-I beg your pardon, sir
but it isn't customary on local ticxete
to punch out the passenger's destina.
ton.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

Flag used By the Colonists at Bunker Hin
June 18th, 1TTJ.
Pine Tree Flag. used on Privateersmen dur.
ing the Revolution.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25
An Impression.

"You say you are going to stop beng
q reformer?"
"Yes."
"But it must be a great and gloii0u'
thing to expose the various frauds.
ut used to be. But there Is W
much competition. 1t won't De lOns
before there aren't frauds enough 10 y
around.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

1t is perhaps well to remind that
girl whose parents are doing all tbev
can to make her happy, and who !.
then dissatisfied, that some day be,
happiest moment In life viii he whea he.
the baby is asleep. ~
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-25

From latest statistiaF the heols,
population OF New York City is cs'
mated at over half million.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
died in Dubois.

Miss Erie Lenkerd, about II years
old, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
e. Lenkerd, OF Dubois, and niece Of
Prof. G.. W. Lenkerd, of this place,
died at her home In Dubois Sunday
morning. The Dubois Herald says:
miss Lenkerd contracted pneumonia
seven weeks ago. She was taken Ill
after returning from drive to Reyn-
oldsvile, and for n time her condition
was regarded as critical She improv-
ed however, TO such an extent that the
nurse who had been attending her was
allowed to go, and the physicians for u
time ceased their visits.
"Then typhoid fever set in and about
a week ago the announcement was made
that she could not recover. While
conscious Of her critical condition Miss
Lenkerd did not loose hope In the
belief that she would ultimately re-
cover and her fight against Death was
brave one. She was hopeful to the
last, and one Of her requests was that
as soon as she was able, she wanted her
parents to take her back to New
Mexico. where the family had lived
many years, and where she had spent
the years Of her early childhood.
"Miss Erie was of cheerful and
bright disposition. Being the eldest
of the family she was a source of great
comfort to her parents, assisting her
mother In the duties Of the home, and
the care Of the family She was tn,
idol Of her fathers heart, the likeness
Of the pair being most striking, and sh,
wits II familiar figure at the NORTH
Brady street store, where she proved
10 be an able assistant. She WIS abou
TO enter the High School when sh,
contracted the Illness that terminated
in her death"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

of the moving spirits in the Helping
Hand Society Of the church. She was
a consistent christian, loyal to her pro-
fession, was ready to sympathize with
others in time of sorrow and distress,
and to offer assistance to the needy.
She was very hospital woman and had
warm welcome for any person who
called at her home. She was firm and
decided In her convictions and did not
hesitate to express her opinion on mat
ters of Importance.
Mrs Melinger was an ideal mother,
kind, loving and very thoughtful for
the best interest Of her children, but
firm In her home discipline. We have
heard this expression frequently since
her death, 'she was an excellent and
noble woman"
Mrs. Mellinger was superintendent OF
the Home Department OF the M. e.
Sunday School and president OF the
Helping Hand Society, but she re.
signed both Offices before she started
away on her last visit, as they expected
to break up house keeping in Reynolds,
vile soon and go to Indiana, Pa, where
Mr. Mellinger holds a position as
superintendent of the II. g. p. @. & [,
Co. The family was scattered, Mr.
Mellinger at Indiana, Mrs Mellinger
at Mt. Pleasant, Louis at Dubois
Lydia at Chicago, Mrs. Smith, in this
place, Mrs. Kreidler at Miles City
Montana, when the wife and mother
departed this life. 1t had beer
arranged that they all gather home
except Mrs. Kreidler, for Christina.
dinner before the home was broken uI
at Reynoldsville, but their plans were
sadly shattered.
Funeral services were held in the
Methodist Episcopal church at Mt
Pleasant at 2.00p. M Sunday, conducted
by Rev. Perry A. Reno, pastor OF FRS
M. Il. church of Reynoldsville, assisted
by Rev. r. l.. Smith, pastor of Mt
Pleasant M. e. church, and Rev, Keist
er, pastor United Brethren church O
Mt. Pleasant, Of which Mrs. Melingel
was member at one time. The funera
was large.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
WANT COLUMN.

Rates;-One cent per word for each and
every insertion.
For Sale or Rent-A good property,
including a store room, on Worth street.
Inquire at THE STAR Office
For Sale-A power and hand COM
bined fodder cutter Inquire King & Co.
For Sale-A good store. Inquire at
The STAR office.
Wanted-Girl for general house work.
Wages So per week. Inquire at F.. X.
Alexander's on Grant street.
Wanted-I want to sell a lot OF good
rag carpet very cheap. Teofeel Demay
weaver.
Wanted--A bright and willing boy.
Inquire Enterprise Silk Co.
Wanted-sewlng girls. Inquire Reyn-
oldsville Woolen Co.
Farm for sale-The George Henry
farm In Winslow township. 1t contains
100 acres; 60 acres cleared. balance In
second growth timber. House, barn
and wagon shed almost new: fine orch
ard; good water. For particulars In
quire OF A. G. Milliren, Reynoldsville.
Wanted-Girls to learn winding and
cloth picking. Apply at Enterprise
Silk Company office.
For Sale-A seven room house, lot
60 by l5Q feet, In West Reynoldsville.
M. e. Weed
For Sale--Large white English York
shire thoroughbred boar two years old,
weight about five hundred pounds.
Will be sold for about one-half actual
value II taken soon, also few thorough
bred pigs for sale. JOHN YoHE, De-
sire, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

]. w. Bracey was in Pittsburg over
Sunday.
Miss Bessie Taylor visited in Dubois
last week.
G. N. Lewis and wife were in Pitts
burg last week.
DR.. John II. Murray was in Pitts
burg last week.
Andrew McGinness, of Anita, spent
Sunday In town.
Mrs. Charles Milliren visited in Du-
Bois last week.
Mrs. George Key is visiting relatives
in Paterson, N. j.
Miss Maud Meek spent Sunday in Du-
Bots with friends.
John G. Dunsmore, of Philipsburg,
was In town last week.
Miss Anna Klahr visited relatives in
Clarion the past week.
Mrs. w. w. wilber,of Warren, is the
guest OF Mrs. G. II. Hall.
Robert Doughit spent Sunday with
his daughter at Falls Creek.
G. r. Adam, editor of Brockwayville
Record, was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Harry I. Ross of Dubois, spent
Sunday with relatives in this place.
Mrs. G. G. Williams went to Chi.
cago, H., last week to visit friends.
Garnet Page, of Ridgway, Canada
was the guest of C. II. Hall day last
week.
George Rhoads and family, of Craft
near Kittanning, are visiting in this
place.
Mrs. John Freeman, of Grampian
was the guest Of Mrs. A. b. Weed
Monday.
F. M. Alexander, jr., of Clarion, Wis
tied Fred X. Alexander in this plac,
last week.
Mrs. George White, of New Bethle
hem, is visiting the family of her uncle
Henry Priester, in this place.
Mrs. Anna McClarren, of Frampton
Clarion county, is visiting her mother
Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, near this place
Rev. DR.. A. ]. Meek, pastor OF Reyn
oldsville Baptist church, is holding
special meetings in the Church of Co
at Rathmel this week.
DR.. ]. B. Neale was called to hunting
camp in Elk county last week on accoun
of illness Of Councilman Henry
Deible, who took sick in camp.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
THE PEOPLE U'HO IRE PASSING
TO IND FRO.

Miss Anna Pollock, of Clarion, is the
guest of Mrs. n. G. Davis on Fourth
street.
Miss Nell Robinson, who had been in
Pittsburg number of weeks, returned
home Friday.
Mrs Alb. Weaver of Dubois, visit
ed her sister, Mrs. NJ. Il. Weed, in this
place Monday.
Mrs. f. Stephenson returned to this
place last week from a visit in Pitts
burg and Craigsville.
Mrs. Harriet Morrow has returned
from visit with her sister. Mrs. l.. l..
Seeley, at Spivey, Kan.
Miss Gertrude Gardner of Dubois,
visited her cousins, Misses Martha and
| Anna Kunes, in this place last week
Walter b. Reynolds went to Phila-
delphia Friday night to become q
student in the Pierce Business College.
Mrs. S. M. Mcdonald, of Pittsburg,
has been visiting her brother. Ex.pos,-
master A. NJ. Woodward. at this place.
Mrs. II. x. Klingensmith, nee Mrs.
Matilda Flickinger. is moving to Pitts
burg this week where her husband has
a position.
Miss Jessie Barclay, trained nurse,
was called to Philipsburg'last week tc
nurse Mrs. John G. Dunsmore, who is
the mother of a girl baby.
Miss Nina Waite, who was visiting
her brother, Rev. John Waite, al
Gallery Junction, returned home the
latter part of last week.
Mrs. Frank Grasser, wife of the
baker at Bon Ton bakery, who was
here three weeks with her husband, re
turned to Oil City yesterday.
James A. McCreight, who is interest
ed in coal lands in Indiana county
whore he has been spending most of hi:
time lately, is at home this week.
a. H. Fasenmyer, shoe merchant o
New Bethlehem, was in Reynoldsvill,
last week to attend the Elk opening
and to visit some of his Reynoldsvill,
friends.
Miss Lydia Meliuger, who was at
tending school in Chicago and wa
i called to Mt. Pleasant on account o
death of her mother, is now visitin,
Mrs. Ira Smith, on Hill street.
T, Todd L. Seeley expects to go t.
housekeeping in Dubois the latter par
of this week or first of next week
Mrs. Seeley was in Dubois Monda
looking at the house they will NOV
\ | into.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

ly enjoying excellent health. '1s it
possibe?" THAT is awful" and kim
dred expressions of astonishment and
sorrow fell from the lips of many when
informed of the death of this highly
esteemed and respected lady. This Is
another evidence of the fact "that in
the midst of life we are in death" 1t Is
forcible reminder Of the uncertainty
of our earthly pilgrimage, and it is a
warning that we should not fail to give
heed to the scriptural injunction, "Be
We therefore ready also"
Mrs. Mellinger was visiting her
mother, Mrs. Brechbill, who is IS
years old, at Mt. Pleasant On Thurs
day evening Mrs. Melinger walked to
postofiice and mailed letter for her
daughter, Mrs. Ira S. Smith, of Reyn.
oldsville, and returning she stopped at
a neighbors house, where her mother
had stopped on the way to postoffice.
Mrs. Mellinger was sitting In the house
laughing and talking, In excellent
spirit but stopped suddenly and said
81 feel so queer" and In minute her
spirit had crossed the border line that
| lieth between life and death.
Mrs. Mellingers maiden name was
Malinda Brechbill. She was born al
Mt. Pleasant, Pa, August 10, ls45, and
died at the same place November 20
1902, aged 81 years, 3 months and
days. She was married to George
Mellinger in 1864. Unto them five
children were born, Anna r., (wife O
Ira S. Smith, of this place, Mary Eta
(wife of Z. W. Kreidler, of Miles City
Montana,) Samuel, who died In Butler
county in 1887, at the age OF 81 months
Lous O'Neil Mellinger and Lydia Irene
Mr.. Mellinger moved to Reynolds
vile in 1888 to accept Il position al
superintendent OF the mines at thi
place, and Reynoldsville has been thu
family home since that time, therefore
Mrs. Mellinger was we'll known In thi
section, and on account of her cheer
full and genial disposition her friends
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
Woman Killed by Engine.

Mrs. Phillip Weaver, aged about
fifty years, was struck by switching
engine Of the b., II. and p railroad
shortly after noon Sunday and instantly
killed. Her body was ground topieces.
The accident happened at the Penn
street crossing as Mrs. Weaver was on
her way home from the German
Lutheran church.
Two engines were working around
the crossings and it is presumed Mrs.
Weaver was watching for danger from
one of them when she was struck by the
other. A number of people who were
also on their way home from church
witnessed the terrible happening.
Mrs. Weaver was one Of the Oldest
and best known residents OF Punxsu-
tawney and the awful ending OF her
life is deeply felt by her many friends.
She is survived by her husband and
several chidren.-DuBois Courier.
Stone rings, plain and engraved band;
all kinds OF baby rings, large stock to
select from at G. f. Hoffman's.
Many new designs in rings at G. F.
Hoffman's.
Solid gold, gold filled, silver and
nickel watches at Coolers .he jeweler.
Every watch warranted The largest
| stock in ReynOldsyille, over 1875 to
select from.
Florsheim shoes for men at Millirens.
This cool weather should make you
think Of Millirens underwear depart
ment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
AN ESTIrlABLE REYNOLDSvILLE LADY
PASSES FROM LIFE UNTO DEATH
Mrs. George MeIinger Succumbs to Heart Trouble
While Visiting at Mt. Pleasant.

were numerous. She possessed a
beautiful and noble character. She
joined the Methodist Episcopal church.
a number Of years ago, and when she
came TO Reynoldsville she had her
membership transferred to the M. e.
church at this place, and was always an
active member in church work. was one
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

The announcement OF the sudden
death Of Mrs. George Mellinger, which
occurred at Mt. Pleasant, Pa, Thurs
day evening Of last week, was a great
shock to her numerous friends and ac-
1uaintances in Reynoldsvile. twas as
flash of lightning from clear sky, as
she had not been sick and was apparent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

w. S. Stone, master mechanic OF the
B. g. A. V. repair shops here, has re-
signed his position to accept a more
advantageous one with the Westing-
house Electric Co., at East Pittsburg,
the resignation to take effect this week.
Mr.. Stone has been In the employ of
the railway company for eighteen years,
and had the confidence and respect OF
the management of the company as well
as of the men under his supervision,
and both will be loath to see him leave.
East Brady will loose good citizen in
Mr., Stone, and will be sorry to see him
and his family go from among us. We
congratulate him on the recognition Of
his ability and skill In his line, and the
Westinghouse people have secured a
good man for the position. He will
have charge Of the machinery In the
East Pittsburg plant OF the company
East Brady Revieso Nov. 13.
Did you see the fine line of lockets at
Coolers, II not come and see them.
Cold weather footwear at Millirens.
Large stock OF gents rings at G. F.
Hoffman's.
Ladies' coats of all kinds at Millirens,
Silverware and silver novelties, the
handsomest and largest line eyer
brought to Reynoldsville is at Gooder's
the jeweler.
A gold watch is ono Of the incest pres
epts you can buy for Christmas. The
largest and best assortment to seleo,
from ct 9, =, HoEmsns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26

Dut Vic iiuot SoHipanp III TlttsDuIB.
Having capital of 80, 900, 900 and surplus
ard profits of S4,00O,OOO. Deposits
Sl0,000000. Pays per cent. interest
on Savings Deposits, subject to with
drawal OF 800 without notice, and 2 per
cent on Checking Accounts. Interest
compounded semi-annualy. Do all
your banking by mail. Send postal for
two-hundred year calendar free. Pitts
burg Trust Company, 323 Fourth Ave-,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Draperies Of every description at
Millirens.
Buy Christmas presents at c. F.
Hoifman's.
Try a cup of coffee at the City Hotel
restaurant. 1t is the correct idea.
II you are looking for nice Christ
mas present go to Coolers. the jeweler
and get one of those fine umbrellas, the
prices range from $3.50 up to $500.
Cop,e and see them.
See Miilirens line of school shoes.
have just RECEIVED my holiday stock
Of umbrellas, larger and handsomer
than ever. Engraved frea G. r.
Hoffman.
Ways Mufiilets in all colors at Mil
lirens.
Oysters, crabs, fish. soups, sand
Witches, coffee, pies, etc. etc., at the
City Hotel restaurant.
Childrens furs at Millirens.
The holidays are now near, now is the
| time to select your Christmas presents
and have them laid away while the
stock Of watches, jeweiry, cut glass and
silverware is complete. All goods are
engraved free at Gooders's, the
jeweler.
Golf Gloves in all colors at Millirens.
You can get anything in season at
the City Hotel restaurant.
Rubber shoes Of all kinds at Millirens.
Coae and look at the largest assort-
ment OF guard chains, locket chains,
ETC., at G. r. Hoffman's.
Cotton Blankets soc at Millirens.
The editor OF the Spirit feels grateful
enough to the people of this congress
sional district for the fattering vote
given him at the last election to slop
oyer little about it. But to do the
thipg properly would SAVIOR OF egotism,
and eg0tism Is always more or less Of
fensive because Of its close kinship to
impudence. However, 1t is perhaps not
out OF place to say that we appreciate II
most profoundly, and will sndeavor to
show 1t In more substantial way than
by display OF wordB--that oi doing
! everything In every possible way tI
j Lpy0m0te the happiness and welfare oi
Qnr constituents. ~ Punxsutswney Spirit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-11-26
EALL is HERE
AND so IS
Northamer & Kenock.

And we are better prepared than
ever to do cabinet work or anything
In the wood WORKING line.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
A:B'CBoHEMzAx
king Bottled priced pursst qualify
G.

bama is exceeded by that Of only Tex
as and Florida in the Southern states.
which was IS 10, respectively. TAX
ing the forty-e INT states and terrific
ries, the number of homicides in Ala
bama was exceeded by that of only
two states. New York and Texas, both
OF which have a population very much
larger than that of Alabama. while
the number in this state per $4,000 in
habitants is exceeded by that of nine
states and territories, Maryland, Flor
ida, Texas, California, Nevada, Ari-
iona, Montana. Colorado and New
Mexico
OF these it will be noted that with
the exception of Maryland and Florida,
the other states and territories named
have long been looked upon as distress
ingly careless in enforcing the homi-
eide laws, and that as a result a Ia
mentable disregard for human life has
steadily developed.
Judge Thomas figures should furnish
food for serious thought in this state.
Why the state of Georgia should make
a far better showing than her sister
state Alabama, is striking fact, and
can be explained only on the ground of
PUBLIC sentiment. as Judge Thomas
suggests. Until our laws are more rig
idly enforced with impartiality we may
expect this ugly record of Alabama to
remain standing. The firm stand taken
against the practice of carrying con-
cealed weapons in this state. it is be-
heved, will help to improve things. and
steadily growing public sentiment
against the cowardlv and cruel act Of
hurting ones fellow man into eternity
on any kind of flimsy pretense. it is
hoped. will crystallize into effective
remedies against a dangerous and de-
grading evil.