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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Dwelling Burned this Morning

About one o'clock this morning Sack
EFT o. Wells house, on Pike street,
West Reynoldsvile, was burned down
and all that was saved out of the house
was some clothing off the bed that Mr..
Wells was sleeping on and one trunk.
Mrs. Wells and children are visiting in
Brookville and Mr.. Wells was sleeping
In the house alone. He did not know
his house was on fire until awakened by
"a neighbor and then his bed was on fire.
Besides losing all his household goods
and clothing Mr.. Wells lost $4,000 In
cash that was in n bureau drawer. The
cause of fire Is unknown. 1t started on
first floor. Hope Hose Company
promptly responded TO the alarm and
attached to the nearest plug, which was
at Dempsey's corner, Brown street, and
lacked at least 75 feet of haying enough
hose TO throw water on the building,
but the fire had such a start before dis
covered that the fire company was not
In time to do any good even had the
hose been long enough.
The house and goods were valued at
about 5000. and Mr.. Wells carried si00
insurance on the house and 5000 on his
household goods.
The section OF West .Reyuoldsville
where the fire occurred this morning Is
virtually without fire protection, and
we were informed this morning that an
effort will now be made to have one or
two fire plugs In that section.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Death of a Glassworker,

Walter e. Mansfield, who was a
gatherer at the glass plant in this
place, coming here at beginning OF
present fire, died at the boarding house
OF Mrs. f. Foster at 1926 a. m. Thurs
day, May 8, 1902. He had not been we'll
for several weeks, but was only confined
to bed one week. He had typhoid
fever. His father, Allen S. Mansfield,
and an uncle, William E. McCrory, OF
Charleroi, were here when Mansfield
died. His body was taken to Charleroi
on the 5.35 p. m. train Thursday. The
deceased was member of L. A. 300, X.
Of L. and about 100 members OF that
organization marched to railroad sta
tion. Work at the glass plant was sus-
pended about three hours to give the
men an opportunity to go to railroad
station with the body. Rev. Perry A.
Reno, pastor of the NJ. E. church, con-
Quoted a short service at the house.
Walter Mansfield was 32 years old. He
was born and raised at Fayette City,
Pa. His parents now reside at Charlie
rni
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Another Insurance Office.

Mr.. Perry B. Love has moved from
Brookville to this place and will open
an insurance Office in the near future
and will have charge Of w. j. Shaffer's
insurance interests, representing the
Central Accident Insurance Co. of
Pittsburg and the Aetna Life Insurance
Co., OF Hartford, Conn. These are
both popular companies and we'll estab-
lishod in this locality and are known as
prompt and reliable companies In ad-
justing and paying their obligations.
Mr.. Love is a energetic reliable
gentleman, and having been engaged
in the insurance business for the past
year he is able.to show up the merits OF
his companies in good style.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Mr.. Howe, Impersonator.

Willard D. Howe, the impersonator
and elocutionist, who is instructing the
seniors and juniors for the commence
ment exercises, presented David Cop
perfeld" in Assembly hall Monday even
ing. The entertainment was delight
ful and was greatly appreciated by the
audience. 1t is certainly pleasure to
listen to an impersonator with such
ability as that possessed by Mr.. Howe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
CANDLES Fine Work.

A surprisingly large audience was
gathered to hear Mr.. Ernest Gamble
and his company in Carnegie Music
Hall. Mr.. Gamble, was, by all odds,
the star of the evening, and his finely
polished, even toned voice appearing to
better advantage than ever before.
In flawless enunciation and finished
technique, he seeks his equal, every
note being weighed In the balances and
tossed off, beautifully rounded, aye, well
nigh perfect. His work is indeed
ideal.-Pittsburg Post Dec. 2l, 1901.
Mr.. Gamble will sing at the junior con-
test and the graduating exercises in
Assembly hall May 20 and 2l.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Returned from the South.

James M. Deemer, familiarly known
as Jim" Deemer, who was in South
Carolina since January OF this year, re.
turned to Reynoldsville yesterday
morning. Mr.. Deemer took round
about way to get home by going down
to Savannah, Georgia, and made the
trip from there up the Atlantic on a
steamer to Baltimore, Md. Mr.. Deemer
thinks the southland a delightful
place to spend the winter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
ENJOYABLE Socials.

Miss Ella f. Seeley, the artist, is a
royal entertainer and the young people
always anticipate a good time when
they are invited to Elias home. Tuesday
evening OF last week Miss Seeley enter
tained the Ingelow club. These social
events are enjoyed by the members Of
this club once month and last week was
Elias turn to give the social. Thurs
day evening Miss Seeley entertained
the Presbyterian Book Club. Elegant
refreshments were served both even
ings. Miss Lulu Black and Miss Mayme
Sutter carried of the prizes that were
given Thursday evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Music Class.

Miss Belle Arnold will begin her
music class the first week In June. On
account of the elementary classes, it
will be advisable for all pupils to begin
at the same time If possible. These
classes embrace the following funda-
mental features Elements of music,
finger, wrist and arm culture, ear train
ing, time beating, sight reading, rudi-
ments of harmony, musical history, and
are free to all pupils. The method used
is the one taught in the best music
schools OF Philadelphia and New York
and has been studied under the person
al instruction Of one of the best teach
ers in Philadelphia. 1t is adapted to
the instruction of children as we'll as
of older pupils. Terms and outline OF
work upon application.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Mountain Spring Bottling Works.

Pierce g. Miller, proprietors OF the
Mountain Spring Bottling Works of
Reynoldsville, carry in stock 30 differ
ent kinds of soft drinks and can furnish
any other kind that may be desired.
They have $1,000 ten ounce bottles,
1000 quarter bottles and number OF
excelsior bottles. They use genuine
sugar in making the soft drinks put up
by them. These gentlemen expect to
keep their large plant busy during the
summer months.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Buying Machinery.

George w. Sykes, who is starting a
new woolen mill Mt this place, returned
Friday from a business trip to Wor-
cester, Mass, Providence, II. l., and
New York City, where he had been to
buy new looms, spinning machines,
carding machin -, &c, for the new
woolen mill. Mr.. Sykes bought the
latest improved machines and will be
able to turn out ve"y fine work from his
mill. 1t will be sixty days at least, and
perhaps longer, before the mill will be
In operation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Erected Monument.

Mrs. d. E. Bell of Hamill, Indiana
county, Pa, was at this place last week
having monument set at the grave of
her husband in Beulah cemetery.
Charles Neale, of Punxsutawney, did
the work. Mr.. Bell died about three
years ago and Mrs. Bell returned to her
home at Hamill and had not been in
town again until last week. She re-
marked in THE STAR office that she
noticed a number of substantial inn
provements In the town that had been
made since she left here.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Ernest Gamble Concert.

The recital by the Ernest Gamble
Company In tho Mammoth Music Hall
last night was one Of the best given
this season. The programme was an
excellent one and the audience one Of
the largest that has attended this
season. Mr.. Gamble has an unusually
fine bass voice and is in all respects a
finished artist. His singing ELECTED the
generous applause OF the delighted
audience. Altogether the sconcert
proved fitting close to very success
full eason.-Cincinnati (Ohio) Inquirer
April Is, 1902. Mr.. Gamble will sing
at Assembly hall May 20 and 81.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
VIII Form a New Class.

Mystic Commandery No. 3l3, Knights
OF Malta, will organize another class Of
novices beginning June 1st. The fee
for the twelve degrees will be eight
dollars. Blank applications and book
let's can be had from any Of the men,
bers. This will be the last opportunity
to get in at charter rate as after the
completion Of this class full rates will
be charged. Any desiring to avail
themselves Of this special rate should
not delay but put in their application in
good season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Zimmerman-Mohney.

A very pleasant affair took place at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Mohney, Of Rathmel, on Wednesday
evening, May I, 1902, at which time
Daniel Zimmerman, of Emerickville,
led TO the marriage altar Miss Eva
Mohney. The bridesmaids were Misses
Helen and Mary Mohney, sisters OF the
bride, and the groomsmen were Frank
Mohney. brother OF the bride, and
James McCloskey. About forty guests
were present. AT $50 p. m. the mar
riage ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. j. Meek, Phi. D., pastor OF Reynolds
vile Baptist church. After congratu-
lations an elegant supper was served, to
which all did ample justice. The
happy couple were the recipients Of
many useful presents. They will at
once go to house keeping at Emerick-
Vile. Their many friends wish them
pleasant and prosperous journey
through life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

A frightful catastrophe occurred In
the yards OF the Pittsburg, Cincinnati,
Chicago & st. Louis railroad at Sheridan
station near Pittsburg Monday evening
by the explosion OF tank cars that con-
tanned naptha. The Times said yester-
day that at least IA people were killed
and perhaps 250 injured and much pro-
perty was destroyed.
New Wooltex garments at Shick and
Wagners.
Mems, boys and youths straw hats,
&c to s2.9S. Bing-Stoke Co.
2,S,4,5to to 25, Stokes wall paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Died Suddenly.

Glenn Taper, son of Thomas Taper,
liveryman, died suddenly at 800 p. m.
Thursday, May 8, 1902. Glenn took
sick on Wednesday, but his case was
not considered dangerous until short
time before he expired. He was able
to be up and had eaten little dinner
Thursday. Cerebro spinal meningitis
was cause of his death. Mrs. Taper
had been critically i'll with the same
disease several days before Glenn died.
Mr.. Taper has been living In the rooms
over Kirchartz's cigar store since the
big fire last October, and on account OF
the rooms being small aud Mrs. Taper
In critical condition the dead body
was taken to the residence OF NJ.
Mohney on Jackson street, Mrs.
Mohney being a sister of Mrs. Taper,
and the funeral service was held there
at 400 p. m. Thursday, conducted by
Rev. Perry A. Reno pastor of the M.
r. church. Interment was made In the
Reynoldsville Cemetery. Glenn Taper
was born October 16, 1891, at Reyn-
oldsville, making him 10 years, 6months
and 22 days old at time of death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
A Little OF Everything.

Big freeze Friday night.
1t is now the ice mans turn.
Decoration day draweth near.
There was heavy frost last night.
Michael Shinglebeck and wife have
been divorced.
June 18th will finish this fire at the
Star glass plant.
The German Band" made music on
our streets Monday.
Argument court will be held at
Brookville next Monday.
A report OF the First National bank
will be found In this issue.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph r. Milliren Monday.
Ernest Gamble, the basso soloist, at
Assembly hall May 20 and 2lst.
A street sprinkler is one thing that is
badly needed in Reynoldsville.
Some farmers say the freeze Friday
night killed the fruit In this section.
W. J. Weaver, register in second
precinct, is now engaged In that work.
The Utopia Society held social at
the Presbyterian parsonage last evening.
Senior class rhetoricals in Assembly
hall on Friday evening OF this week.
Admission 10 cents.
The public schools of this borough
close the present term on Wednesday
OF next week, May 2lst.
Will we celebrate the Fourth OF July?
It Is time to begin to make arrange
ments for the celebration.
Will H. Ford, painter and paper
hanger, injured his left hand badly
several days ago by puncturing it with
q screw driver.
With the Little German Band" and
an Italian orchestra playing on our
streets Monday there was music In the
air all day long.
Daniel Nolan was elected as director
Of the First National bank Of Reynolds
willie last week to fill the vacancy caused
by the death Of G. e. Brown, Of Brook
Vile.
The annual convention Of the Jeffer-
son County Sunday School Association
( will be held In Big Run on Wednesday
aud Thursday Of next week, May 2l
and 22.
Mrs. Kate soflel. who aided the Bid
die boys 70 escape from the Allegheny
county jail WAS sentenced on Saturday
( - two years. imprisonment in the
Western Psuitentiary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Finger Amputated.

James Laverick, lad of Prescott
Vile, who was working In Big Soldier
mine had the little finger of right hand
so badly injured yesterday afternoon
that it had to be amputated. Dr. Muir
ray performed the operation. The boy
was coupling mine cars and his finger
was caught between the bumpers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Arm Broken.

William Booker, of this place, who
was working at Cox's country coal
bank near Sandy Valley, fell and broke
his left arm below the wrist Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Booker had given AT
empty car push on the tipple when he
slipped and fell with above result.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Graduating Sermon.

On account OF the sixth annual grad
uating sermon In the auditorium OF
public school building at l1.00 a. IN.
next Sunday, May Is, there will be no
preaching services in the Baptist, Pres
byterian and M. E. churches Sunday
morning. The regular evening services
will be held in all churches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Borough Will Furnish a Team.

II the business men along the paved
portion OF Main street will see that the
dirt In front Of their places of business
is swept to centre Of street the borough
will furnish team tomorrow forenoon
to haul the dirt away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Fell Under a Wagon Wheel.

Gerald Whitaker, nine-year-old son
Of George Washington Whitaker, had
his right leg badly injured Monday by
falling of wagon and one OF the wheels
running over his leg.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Hear Ernest Gamble May 20 and 2lst

Hear Ernest Gamble May 20 and 2lst.
The 20 cent dinners at the Hotel Bel
nap restaurant are spoken OF highly.
Gibson, the optician, has visited here
regularly for sometime and his work is
unusually satisfactory.
All kinds OF sweet corn seeds for sale
at M. Phillips grocery store at 10 cents
per quart.
Window blinds, carpet sweepers. lace
curtains and curtain poles at Bing-
Stoke Co.
Suffers for corsets. 25c pair.
Potapsco shoe-new pair II they do
not wear. Bing-Stoke Company.
No delay or disappointment II you buy
your wall paper at Stokes. 2, 4, s to
20 cents.
Suffers for shirt waists.
Hammocks, 4oc to s2.49 at Bing-stoke
Comhany's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
To Bicycle
Riders

We wish to say that we
have a full stock ofTires and
everything needed for the
wheel, and that we are in
shape to do all kinds of re-
pairing. If your "bike" is
out of repair, bring it in, we
will put it in shape for the
summers riding. Bring your
umbrellas, guns, locks and
all kinds of light repairing.
You can have it done right
at Hoffman's Repair Dept.
c. F. HOFFMAN,.
Tho Jeweler
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Ran Into Barbed Wire Fence.

Agnes Booker, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Booker, had the left side
OF her face badly lacerated last Friday
afternoon by accidently running against
barbed wire fence along an alley near
the r. & F. c. R'y round house. The
wind was blowing strongly and the
little girl was running and holding her
head down and did not notice the fence.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Fell off a Tree

Frank Ditch, young son of doc"
Ditch, of Rathmel, fell off tree Mon
day OF this week and broke his left arm.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Democrat Primaries.

The Democratic primaries for Jeffer-
son county will be held June 14th and
the county convention June 10th
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-15
VINO WILL GET THE
cHAS. FAM MILLIONS

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. H.
Charles Fair. who with his wife vas
killed yesterday to France BY an au.
torncbiis accident. Mas one 10 three
heirs 20 an immense estate. est.
mated IN value at between So. coo 90
and $1,000 go.
There il much speculation as TO
what VIII become 81 Charles Fairs
share. On this point Mr. HaEgerty
says
Under the laws % California.
when a couple are victims q a com
mon calamity. and both are between
Is and - years u age. and there IN
no evidence a. 70 shieh died first.
the man r. presumed 10 have lived
the longest.
In such case all the property
would go 10 his sisters
"Ou the other hand. II there L. evil
dence 10 show that MR.. Fair lived
longer than Charles Fair. her rsin-
tons In h East would Inherit the
property involved
Mr.. Hasxerty did not discuss the
matter 81 the viii From other
sourees Il il learned tina Charles
Fair had a will which Is supposed o.
be locked up in his SAFE here in San
Francisco. 20 little ~ known here
Of Mrs. Fairs relations that Mr..
HaEerty says he does not know
where her heirs reside. II o. sup
posed. however. that they live In
New Jersey.
Fairs wife for years ran a famous
sporting house here. At the time Of
his marriage hts relatives and friends
were very much arandhitzed over
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-15
Mayor Moore. o. Omaha 10 One 81
the Boys


Newspaper Entsfprise Association.
OMAHA. Neb,, Aug. lb.-omhhn
has the unique distinction Incident
Ia the ~ponaeani0n 81 a mayor who
openly hVoNH his intention VI con-
Quoting htH administration IN a man
uer thtt VIII be satisfactory to the
criminal element OF the city. There
are uther mayors Who pay little heed
to the desires Of the ao-callcd good
people, Hut there e mons 70 can
did al Mayor Muores
Il don't give a de=n Tor the church
people. said Mayor NooreH durtuB
hIa last campaign. '"They are Of no
uHe ln an election. I would rather
have one tough aaiannkneper or
gambler on ms Hids on election day
than a dozen Of the people who do "A
lot OF hoiierlns but don't set out and
vote"
That there IL al element " pollt-
teal xiudum tn the Mayors policy u
indicated hy the fact that he 3
nov served HtN consecutive Neafr a.
mayar Of Omaha. and there seems
little prabn hility ~ his being defeat
81 Tor the nomination for another
thrcr.year term.
When Mayor Moossn has a political
interest al stake every ciemeut that
can he reached by The adminiNffa-
ton club D. g hiHpsd into liHe. Heavy
nascnamsute are iuvied on gamblers.
keepers u dtHfeputebie resorts aud
other iaN h~fenhern and the proceeds
are spent like water at b primaries
and during the campaign. Police
men. aeleetrd ~ virtue ~ their per-
Haual influence are relieved from
duty ln order that they may give
their entire attention O. politics. OF
ficsra Ia uniform and detectives in
plain clothes are on duty at every
polling place 20 see thai those cie-
meufa with whom the police have 20
do exert themselves 20 d utmost
In the mayors behalf Wee to the
a~aiunnkrauFH or dtyskfepHr whu
uegiees 20 get lato line. tits resort
immediately bre1mes susceptible to
such a strict Interpretation Of the
ihn that ne u driven uut uf business
and hlH customers are diverted to
another. who has proved mafe use
fHl 10 the administration. Only n
year ago ons tendeftoin salopnkecpsr
Vas driven out ~ business because
be had rented a hall over his saloon
Tor a meeting ~ politicians who we're
opposing the mayor. A few such exs
auplez were sufficient. When the
mayor passes the word down the line
no one dsfeH 10 dlaabtx.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-15
Standing Of The Club.
FRATERNAl DAY
AT THE CARNIVAL

judge John +. Humphrles. chair.
man OF the committee upon arranv.-
moht Tor Fraternal Society day ~
the Elks' carnival. Is indus.riousiy
WORKING ta get a number Of women's
lodges IN the parade. The RebekahE
ana h Ladies' OF the Maecabera
have signted their Intention of
marching. and II IL hoped that others
mas be Induced 90 take part. Judge
wants II understood that
mo invitation 20 all lodges to par-
llcinats In the parade aud comfsete
Tor the prizes . what II Gays.
ana that women will be more well
eofne than men becaus. they are
harder 70 get.
All lodges intending 10 participate
IN h parade are requested 10 notl-
" VIII II. Morris. grand marshal. AZ
Ms once, 81 Halter Building. In adj
vance OF the day. Friday. August II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-15
PREACHER
ARRAICNED
REV. SCOTS BONDS FIXED AT
ss.ooorwiLl MORRIS HIS AT.
TOpNEV


Rev. Mack Scott. the coiored
preacher charged with criminaIty as
saultfng fb-year-otd Mary Hall. q
member Of his congregation. vas ar
raigned before Justice r. n George
this morning and his bonds fixed nj
$4,000. The court stated that In
view OF the fact that life imprison-
ment might be the penalty II con-
vfeted. ne did not think the sum ex-
~cessive. The preliminary hearing
has been set for NEXT "Wednesday
morning. II ia understood that Rev.
Scott II endeavoring to secure the
legal services Of Attorney VIII II.
Morris. who was closely associated
with the defense OF John considine.
Mr.. Morris Will not state positively
whether or not he will take the cas-
but n In generally thought that II the
necessary business arrangements are
made. he viii defend the aceured
minister.
Rev. Scott was remanded TO the
county jail in default of bail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-15

the affair, but as u turned out she
made him a good Rife and proved 10
be the only person who vas eapab bic
OF reforming Fia drinking hahitA
which Tor years. as all san Fran
riAcans know caused his family
great distress
While the family recognized the
benefit hts mtfs WAS TO Charles Fair.
II ts not likely they would consider
the turning over Of the vast estate 10
Maude Nelson's relatives So san
Francisco V1i probably enjoy an.
other hig alt contest In case there
l. = question az to which died first
PT.AfSFIEI4D. y. J.. Aug fk-
Mrs. Charles Fair. received n teir-
gram from Jussrh Harvey In san
Franciseo telling her 60 come "a %
san Franciara and iank out for the
Fair estate Mrs Nelson and her
spn VIII leave FOR the West on nfxt
sunday. MfA Nelson lives here with
her son. Abraham. a half brother -
Mrs Fair. lie kreua n grocery
store. Young NeiRpn said today
that he ard hie mother would get
si0aa.e 20 Of the Fair estate al least
My slater had a great deal u
money IN her own right. he said
although the Pairs were opposed %
her az FIRST they grew 20 respect her
FOR her good influence on Fair. Be
fore the elder Fair died he had
grown very fond Of my sister and
made herr a verv substantial pres
snt."