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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
A warning From the Child.

A three year-old little girl was taught
to close her evening prayer during the
temporary absence of her father with
"and please watch over my papa" 1t
sounded very sweet, but the mothers
amusement may be imagined when she
added. "And you better keep an eye on
mamma Exchange.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
Is Lucky.

"No use o talkin," said Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, "dat brother o mine is
mighty lucky man. He allus has mon
ey." :,
"But you must remember that he Is
much more industrious than you are
He isn't at all afraid Of work"
Oats jes' de point. He were lucky
in bein' born industrious. Washing
ton Star.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
An Indication.

Bertha-I guess it's going to be a
match between Maude and Charley.
Constance-So?
Bertha-Yes. Maude today spoke of
his suffering MS slight hesitancy in
the enunciation of words. = Boston
Transcript
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
The Mantle of Charity.

''Did he marry her for her money!
asked the girl in white.
"Well, let's he charitable and say he
did" answered the girl in gray. There
is no use casting aspersions on his
taste and Judgment" Chicago Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
DOWN IN A SALT MINE.
An Occasion When Ones Dignity
Must BE Set Aside.

Must BE Set Aside.
II is only the elect among travellers
VINO find their way to Berehtesgaden,
III bavaria, not very far from Salz-
Durg, writes correspondent of the
London Taller. If you drive in car
wage from thence by road, you are
stopped midway at a customs house
ana lind yourself leaylCS Austrian ter
iitory for Bayarian. Bercntesgaden is
beautifully situated, and it has two
noteworthy attractions, one of them
the Konigsee, thought by many the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Winslow Township Teachers.

On Saturday last, July 20, the Wins
low township school board elected
teachers for coming term, and we
believe the board elected an excellent
corps Of teachers. Following is list
of teachers and schools TO which they
were assigned:
Sykesville, No. 3, Joseph Wilson 2,
j. G. Anthony, l. Gertrude Clouser.
Soldier, No. 4, II. A. Reed 3, John
Fugate 2, Cora Foltz; |, Edna Lewis.
Rathmel, No. 4, j. G.. Brown; Q,
Harry McGarry 2, May Corbett; l,
Lillian Lenkerd.
Dean, No. 2, w. f. Kunselman /,
Sarah Corbett.
Kline, Sarah Keller.
Owens, Alex Robertson.
Steel, Mary Sibley.
Prospect, Ross Clawges.
Prescottville, No 3, Seller Geist; 2,
Sadie Hasson l, Fife Clark.
McCreight, Lillian Shields.
Phillippi, Wayde Breakey.
Dickey, No. 3, w. p. Miller 2,
Edith Kuntz; l, Jessie Smeltzer.
Bollinger, Elsie Ross.
jerks, Alma Corbett.
Saltworks, Belle Thompson.
Best, Myra Kelley.
Snyder, Ethel McGaughey.
Sandy Valley, Norman Mccall.
New School, near tannery Edith
Clark.
Pancoast, Gertrude Reed.
MURRAY, Esther Breakey.
The township schools begin Sept
ember 10, third Monday of the month.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Pastor at New Bethlehem.

Father Edward M. Driscoll, who as
sisted Father 7. Brady In his work as
pastor Of the Catholic church In this
place a couple of years, aud was trans
ferred to the Oil City parish year ago
last April, is now pastor OF the st.
Charles church In New Bethlehem.
Father O'Sullivan, former pastor OF
that church, has taken charge of the
Driftwood Catholic church. Father
Driscollspent his boyhood days in Reyn
odsville and has always called this his
home, although his parents died num-
ber of years ago. From time his parents
died until he went to college he lived
with his grandmother, Mrs. Edward
Windle. He has many warm friends
in Reynoldsville. Father Driscoll is a
bright young man and there is no doubt
the st. Charles congregation will be
well pleased with him. This is the first
church he has had charge of alone.
Miss Mollie Driscoll, sister of Father
Driscoll, went to New Bethlehem last
Friday to keep house for him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Birthday Celebration.

On Wednesday, July %, 1902, occurred
the j3rd birthday anniversary OF Mrs.
William T. Cox, OF Sandy Valley, and
the event was celebrated with a big
birthday party. One hundred friends
and neighbors from far and near attend
ed the party, which was a delightful
event. 1t was an afternoon party and
soon after the noon hour the guests be-
gan to assemble. IL was not surprise
party The hours Of the afternoon and
evening were pleasantly whiled away In
listening to violin and piano music and
social chat. The violinists we're "Un-
Gle" Edward ID. Seeley, John Amos
Welsh, Samuel Tilton Reynolds, of
Reynoldsville, and Elisha Cox Of Horn
town. Piano accompanies, Mrs. Frank
p. Miller, of Reynoldsville, and Mrs.
Gettus Schlabig, of Dubois. The mu-
steal selections were not the latest pro-
duction, but there was SO much inspira-
tiop in the music that some Of the ''old
timers" could not resist the desire TO
show that they were still spry enough
to keep step with the music.
At 4.30 an excellent luncheon was
served on the porch and under the Or
chard trees. After this pleasant task
had been performed W. II. Vasbinder, a
Reynoldsville photographers, took pic
ture Of the entire party.
The guests did not forget that this
was birthday party and Mrs. Cox was
the recipient OF two willow rocking
chairs, cut glass water bottle and num-
erous other presents.
Burns wagonette was the means OF
transportation for number OF Reyn-
oldsville people to get to and from the
party.
The guests from distance were as
follows: Mrs. j. II. Bonnell, daughter
and two sons, Miss Maude and Masters
Fremont and Clarence, OF Elizabeth,
N. j., Mrs. H. L. Young and Miss Mat
tic Davis, of Punxsutawney, Mrs. B. T.
Cox, of Pittsburg, Mrs. Harry Coax and
Mrs. Gettus Schlabig, OF Dubois.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Miners Assessed.

AT the United Mine Workers of
America convention held at Indian.
apolis this month the decision was
made not to declare a general strike,
but provisions was made to raise funds
to carry on the strike now in progress
in the anthracite region until it is won
by assessing the miners now at work
and asking the general public for assist
ance. The soft coal min ,rs Of this district
will be assessed 81 u week per capita,
the assessments beginning July 16.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Free Methodists.

The Free Methodists OF Dubois and
Clarion districts are holding their
annual camp meeting in Franks park.
They pitched their tents in the park
Friday and will fold them again next
Monday and depart for their respective
homes. They have seventeen tents
in the park and there are over one
hundred persons attending the camp
meeting, including dozen preachers.
They are enjoying ten days religious
feast. About 7.3O each evening they
hold meeting on corner OF Main and
Fourth streets and always haye largo
audience. The singing is excellent.
District Elder A. Bean does the talking
at the street meeting. He is a good
talker and full of zeal and earnestness.
A large number Of townspeople attend
the evening meetings in the park.
Evangelist A. II. Norrington and
wife, OF Canada, arrived in Reynolds.
vile yesterday and will remain In camp
until the camp meeting closes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Winslow Twp. School Board.

Last Saturday the Winslow township
school board held its regular monthly
meeting at Franks Tavern in this
place and did big days work.
John Dougherty, new member of
board who was appointed to fill vacancy
caused by John Watson's resignation,
was sworn In.
The board decided to build new
school house somewhere between the
West Reynoldsville borough line and
the j. 7. Coax farm to accommodate
children of the people who live above
the taDnery, outside of borough limits
Fry's Biographies have been in use
In Winslow township, but the board has
thrown those aside and adopted Roddy's
Complete geography. The new geog-
raphies were bought for the township
Saturday.
The township eachers-thirty-fou
Of them-were hired Saturday. A list
OF the teachers will be found elsewhere
In this issue.
The contract for building the new
school house at Wishaw was let to w.
II. Deemer, OF Sykesville, for 81 1888.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
A Little OF EV6ruthinQ.

Free Methodist camp meeting in
Franks Park.
We are not having good picnic wealth
er. Showers are too numerous.
A COW owned by Thomas Hutchison.
near Pancoast, died July 22nd from
anthrax.
There will be no preaching service
In the Baptist church next Sunday,
August 3rd.
Hand organ and monkey, bag-pipe
and street piano visited our town during
the past week.
The lawn fete given by Catholic
Altarsg Society Saturday evening was
we'll patronized.
Herbert II. Burns is now proprietor
OF the Burns House. He took charge
OF the hotel last Saturday.
The Dumb Bell Club and invited
friends took hayride to Beechwoods
yesterday and held picnic.
Eileen McEnteer, daughter of T. G.
McEnteer, gave a party to dozen
girl friends last Wednesday afternoon.
Robert Hartman, son of George
Hartman, had his right hand smashed
on 22nd inst. while at work at Big
Soldier.
Members OF the whist club and a
number OF invited friends held picnic
ut "Sunset Camp," in Beechwoods
yesterday.
Nell Anthony, cook at the National
Hotel, sprained her right ankle badly
Sunday while out waHGng near Pres
cottville.
Henry Shields went to Verona Mon
day morning whore he has been offered
good position. If he likes the place
he will remain there.
G. r. Hall and III. Ward Eason were
over at Sinnemahoning last week bass
fishing. The water was too high and
muuuy ior Roou uoHinR'
Mrs. S. M. Rhoads says If the sneak
thief who stole the sickle out of her
yard will return 1t aud cut the balance
Of the weeds no names will be pub
lished.
Cherry Run Campmeeting, Clarion
county will open Thursday eve-
ming, August IA, and close Wednes-
day evening. August 27. Presiding
Elder r. c. Smith will be In charge.
Rev. ]. H. Jebart will address the
Christian Temperance Union meeting
next Teesday evening, August 5th, In
Centennial hall. Everybody is invited
% attend and hear the address. Ad-
hissiou free.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
"Uncle Joel Stebbins."

H. Eugene Phillips, in his impersona-
tion of "Uncle Joel Stebbins,"a a beauti-
full pastoral play, assisted by Rathmel
talent, will appear in the p. o. S. of A..
hall at Rathmel on Monday and Tues
day nights, August II and IL, under the
auspices of the new brass band at Rath-
mel. Mr.. Phillips is good comedian
and he will have strong support, as
Rathmel has good local talent in that
line, which assures good entertain
ment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30

Arrangements were made to get a
report OF the Observation-Disclosures
prize fight at Reynoldsville Friday
night. Salvation Army hall was en-
gagged and the Western Union Tele-
graph Company was to put in wires to
receive the news, but Captain Florence
Donnersburg, OF Salvation Army, learn
ed during the evening what the hall
was wanted for and she refused to give
possession of hall for that purpose, and
that upset all arrangements for getting
prize fight news.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Meat Market Changed Hands.

Edward S. Strawcutter, who has been
proprietor OF the meat market near
Hotel Imperial almost one year, has
sold his shop to Martin Plyler. Mr..
Plyler has had some experience in the
business. He has resided in Reynolds
vile several years and is we'll known
by number OF our citizens. He is a
very pleasant gentleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strawcutter, who have
resided in Reynoldsville oyer four
years, will move to farm near Knox
dale. They have numerous friends
here who will be sorry to see them
move away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Past Templars Degree Conferred.

Tuesday evening of last week Mrs.
Robert Sayers, OF this place, who is
District Grand Templar, conferred the
Past Templars Degree on fifteen mem
bers of Mckinley Temple No. 80, Ladies
Golden Eagle, at Eleanora Mrs. James
Tyson and Mrs. Joseph Reed, of Reyn-
oldsville, and Mrs. John Yenewine of
Eleanora, members of Pleasant Valley
Temple No. 25, assisted Mrs. Sayers in
comforting the degree. After the work
was nicely performed au excellent lunch
was spread and was partaken of by mem
bers of the Temple.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30

The largest safe in the world is now
nearing completion at cost of $185, 900
for the Aetna Life Insurance Company,
of Hartford, Conn, for its home Office
use. 1t is SO feet, 9 inches wide, 2S
feet, 6 inches deep and feet, Q inches
high and safe builders concede it
to be the largest in the world.--Acci-
dent Insurance.
All $500 dress skirts in all colors for
$3.50 at Millirens.
Stokes famous soda--the most de-
licious drink that ever tickled the pal
ate OF luxury loving man.
New fall styles in ladies' shoes at
Robinson's.
Reynolds'-the soda water that made
Reynoldsville famous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Medical Society.

The monthly meeting Of the Jefferson
County Medical Society was held at
Hotel Evergreen, Falls Creek, last Fri
day. Drs. j. B. Neale, ]. C. King Harry
b. King and j. w. Foust, of Reynolds
vile, attended tho meeting. This was
the annual meeting for election OF Off
GERS, which resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, DR.. j, B. Neale, Vice-President
Dr. Blaisdell of Punxsutawney secre-
tary and treasurer, DR.. A. F. Balmer,
OF Brookville. The August meeting
will be held at Falls Creek and the Sep
tember meeting in Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Sykes Woolen Mill.

G. w. Sykes new woolen mill on
Mabel street will be ready for operation
in several weeks. The machinery is
being set in place as fast as possible.
This will certainly be fine woolen mill
when completed. Mr.. Sykes has had
so many years OF experince in the
woolen mill business that he knows just
how to plan new mill and what kind
OF machinery to equip it with. When
the mill is ready for operation we will
give it full write-up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Why Not Merchants Picnic |?

There are no other class OF people
more in need of days pleasure and
recreation in the woods than tho
merchants, and in some towns mer-
chants picnic is held every summer.
Why not the merchants of Reynolds
vile get up picnic during the month
of August? 1t would not only do the
merchants phys cal good to get out one
day, but it would bring them closer to-
gether socially and benefit all of them.
Take the matter up gentlemen and en-
JOY days outing. II will do good.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Brown Stone Front.

Thomas T.. Evans, who is a member
of the l. o. o. F. lodge of this place,
bought the Weiser lot on burnt district
last week for another party, with privi-
lege of selling ten feet to Odd Fellows.
This gives the Odd Fellows forty foot
front on Main street and they will erect
a three story brown stone front, with
two store rooms on first floor, second
and third floors to be used for lodge
purposes. The building is to be 100
feet deep. The work will be started as
soon as the plans are ready.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Horse Stolen.

Last Wednesday night light bsy
mare was stolen from August Herod Mt
Hopkins. The barn was locked but tho
thief pryed the lock off. The mare
throws her right front foot In when
she walks and Mr.. Herold tracked
the horse TO Deemers Cross Roads,
but he lost track OF her ther. on
account of heavy rain. Mr.. Herold
was offered sl25.0O for the mare sever
al days before she was stolen, but re-
fused that amount on account OF her be-
Ing such fine family horse. The mare,
weighs about 800 lbs; has name on left
side; both front legs SCARED from barb
wire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Reynoldsville Gun Club.

The Reynoldsville Gun Club organ
lied Monday and elected following
officers; President, DR.. j. B. Neale |;
Secretary, Charles S. Kirchartz treas
urer, James Delaney. The club has a
membership OF about 25 They have
leased a maugatrap, and the first shoot
with the new trap will take place near
Muir's at 400 p. m. tomorrow, Thurs
day. 1t will be interesting to watch
the maugatrap throw the blue rocks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Horse Frightened.

Will Schwem, Of Dubois, and John G.
Conser, of. this place, were driving out
to the home of Wills parents, near
West Reynoldsville, Monday afternoon
and got to the p. II. II. crossing just as
the l.32 passenger train was ready to
start. Schwem drives spirited nag,
but he said the horse was not afraid of
the cars and drove up close to railroad,
but the first puff of the engine startled
the horse and it gave quick jump and
demolished the front wheel OF buggy.
Conser had his. little daughter on his
lap and was holding an umbrella, but
he made a quick jump out of buggy.
After one jump the horse stood still.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Church Dedication.

The new Union church at Beechtree
will be dedicated on Sabbath, Aug. 3rd
The dedicatory services will be at 3 D.
m. and and Sp. m. The Rev. j. Bell
Neff, d. D., of Oil City, will be present
and preach at both these services
Other prominent ministers will also be
present. On Friday evening. Aug. 1st,
Rev. DR.. Neff will deliver one of his
popular lectures at s o'clock, in the
Beechtree church. The proceeds Of
this lecture will be for the benefit of the
new church,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Insurance Agency.

Perry B. Love, who recently moved
from Brookville to Reynoldsville to
take charge of WI. Shaffer's life and
accident insurance business at this
place, has bought out S. M. McCreight's
fire insurance agency, which places Mr..
Love in position to write life, accident
and fire insurance policies. Mr.. Love
is pleasant gentlemen to do business
with and he is what might be termed a
hustler, therefore, it is easy to predict
that he will do considerable business in
his line. Mr.. Love will continue to
have his Office in with S. M. McCreight,
Esq, where he can be found most any
time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Will Locate Here.

y. L. Walsh returned the latter part
OF last week from a trip to Erie, Pa,
where he had been looking for a
location to open grocery store. Since
his return he has decided to buy the
store building at corner OF Pike and
Broad streets, West Reynoldsville,
from J. II. Corbett and will open a
grocery store. The lot is So feet on
Pike street and 1863 feet on Broad
street, with two-story frame building
on 1t, lower story store room. Con-
sideration $1,000. II is Mr.. Walsh's
intention to swing the building around
to face on Broad street and set the
building back at least ten feet from
each street. II he Can get the work
done soon he will raise the building and
put basement store under it, using
the present building to live in. He
will improve the property so that 1t will
make nice appearance. Setting the
building back ten feet from Pike street
will make an improvement on the
appearance Of Pike street, as the build
ing looks now as II 1t was set out on the
street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
In lred Shoulder.

Thomas O'Hare, brother of John
O'Hare, proprietor of the National Ho-
tel in this place, who is playing ball
with Punxsutawney team, split his right
shoulder bone while playing one day
last week. The Punxsutawney Repub-
licdn says; ut is hoped that Tom
O'Hare will be able to play again in a
short time, for besides being fast
fielder and good hitter, he is the life
OF the team"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30

The two most famous lines OF shoes in
the world-Walk Over and Queen
Quality. Robinsons' sell them.
Yes, we are responsible for the soda
drinking habit OF this town. Stoke.
Reynolds soda is ten times better
than the best.
Waists were SOC, now 3S, at Suffers.
Stoke's-the "best" soda place.
Those who have tried our want
column find 1t pays to do so.
You cannot fool the woman who once
wore our Queen Quality $500 boots.
They'll have nothing else. Robinson's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
NEW INDUSTRY ASSURED.
Reynoldsville Clay Manufacturing Com
pany Organized Last Night.


Reynoidsville Clay Manufacturing Com
pany Organized Last Night
The gentlemen interested in getting
a brick and tile plant started at Reyn-
oldsville held meeting last evening
and organized company. The name
Of the company will be Reynoldsvllle
Clay Manufacturing Company. The
following directors were elected: M. G.
Coleman, Rufus Kirk, G. j. Kerr,
Walter d. Williams, A. M. Applegate,
John II. Corbett and Charles M. Dinger.
Treasurer, Albert Reynolds. A charter
will be applied for Immediately. The
company propose TO manufacture brick,
tile, hollow block and pottery. 1t is
the intention Of the company to erect a
S25, 900 plant. II will be located near
the glass plant. G. j. Kerr and A. M.
Applegate were appointed as commit
tee to secure location. A large clay
vein near Wishaw will be bought and
the clay will be shipped to plant on
the cars.
Fred Zeitler, G. j. Kerr and Walter
Williams we're appointed committee
to solicit stock for the new industry.
The shares have been put at $4,000 and
the company will certainly not have
any trouble in disposing OF the stock
not already taken. This new industry
will give employment to large number
OF men and will be a good thing for
the town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Public Fountain.

Brookville is to have apublic drink
ing fountain. The water is to be piped
from spring on Jefferson street. The
Village Improvement Society is putting
in the fountain. A public drinking
fountain was put in at Punxsutawney
this year by the Village Improvement
Society. Reynoldsville took the lead
in this matter. The public fountain
was put in here several years ago. Du-
Bois may do likewise some day, II the
town can get enough water for foun-
tain
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Buying Coal Lands.

The company that has had an option
on 10000 acres of coal land in Washing
ton township, and has been testing the
land for sometime, is now notifying the
owners of the lands to get their deeds
ready to close the deal. The company
has already bought some of the
land. There is good evidence that
there Is good coal field in Washington
township and that it will be operated.
We have not learned the name of the
company that is buying up the land.
The business is being transacted in the
name of L. p Snyder, who opened a
fine office in the Nolan block in this
place about the first of May.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Two Dogs Poisoned.

The dog poisoner got in his work last
Thursday night and on Friday morning
Prof. II. j. Hughes and Jerry Hickman
found their dogs dead. Strychnine was
used. Prof. Hughes dog was valuable
black cooley, which he would not have
sold for 300 This is penitentiary
act and the person who is mean enough
to put poison out deserves term in the
Hnen
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Mr.. Mellinger to be Supt.

George Mellinger, of this place, an
experlnced coal operator, will go to
Indiana, Pa, tomorrow to open up a
large coal plant near that town for the
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Co. Mr..
Mellinger is to be superintendent of the
new works. The Buffalo, Rochester &
Pittsburg railroad branch will be COM
pleted to Indiana about the holidays.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
Bids Wanted

Up until 900 a. M, Saturday, August
o, 1902, the Winslow towsship school
board will receive bids for the building
Of new school house above the West
Reynoldsville borough. Plans and spec
ifications can be seen at The STAR Office.
AMOS GoSs, Sec. Board.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-30
DR.. Swallow Was Here.

DR.. Silas G. Swallow, Prohibition
candidate for governor, delivered q
political address on Main street, in
front of Centennial hail. last Wednes-
day evening to a fair sized crowd.
Doctors talk was strictly along prohi-
bition lines. He did not abuse other
political parties. He is good talker
and his address was excellent.