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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Miss Myrtle Gels. Resigned.

Miss Myrtle Geist, Of Worthwhile,
who was teacher OF the primary depart
mcnt in the public schools Of Reynolds
Vile for six years and was reelected for
seventh term, has been compelled to
resign on account of poor health. This
announcement will be received with re-
greet and sorrow by large number OF
Reynoldsville people, as Miss Geist is an
excellent teacher and an estimable
young lady, who has host Of warm
friends in this place. She is we'll educated
and possesses the necessary patience
and tact to make good primary teach
er. She was loved by the little folks
and some Of them, who have already
heard that she has resigned, have taken
cry about it. The school board real
ICES that they have lost fine primary
teacher that will be hard to replace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Birthday Party.

Squire Joseph I. Guthrie, Of West
Rcynoldsvile, an old veteran who
reached the nth mile stone in lifes
journey Monday, August 25th, was
given birthday party by his estimable
wife that evening. 1t was somewhat Of
a surprise to the old veteran. He was
informed that several friends would be
invited to his home for u six o'clock
dinner, but was not informed that
forty-fve friends would be present, and
he was surprised when so many people
assembled at his home, but he enjoyed
the occasion as much as II he had
planned IL himself. An excellent six
o'clock dinner was served. 1t was an
enjoyable affair and the guests, In bid
ding the host good night, wished him
many happy returns of his natal ami
versary.
Mr.. Guthrie enlisted In Company X,
nth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry on 10Th day Of September,
1861, and remained in that regiment
until close OF war, over four years. He
was somewhat elated over the fact
that, as he says, he caught up to his
regiment on Monday, his 77th birth
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Merchants Picnic.

The Reynoldsville merchants will
hold picnic at Wishaw next Monday,
Labor Day. There seems to be an i'm
preston that only members of the
Merchants Association are to attend
this picnic. We have been requested
to say that this is merchants picnic
and that every merchant of Reynolds
vile and West Reynoldsville and their
families and employees and their fami-
lies are invited to attend this picnic.
The picnicers will go to Wishaw in the
morning and return homo before sup
per. An effort is being made to arrange
for train over R. & r. G. R'y, but 1t
will not be known until ten o'clock to-
day whether a train will be secured
or not
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Hand Ball Challenge.

The editor of the Punxsutawney
Republican, who was one of the Elk
whist players that was so badly defeat
ed by the Reynoldsville Elk whist team
in two games last winter, is Of the
opinion that Punxs'y has hand ball
players that can trim the Reynoldsville
players, and to settle this matter with
out any more words about 1t, challenge
is hereby issued for any two business
men of Punxsutawney or any two
members of the Punxsutawney Elk
lodge to play two Reynodsville business
men or two members of Reynoldsville
Elk lodge game of hand ball on the
Reynoldsville grounds on any date con-
venient to Punxsutawney players.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27

The young man who, in his daily
tasks, dreams of some vague, far distant
goal at which he is supposed to be aim
ing, and does not strive to do we'll the
humble work before him, is not likely
to rise above his labor. To strive to
do better than others could do that
which you are put to do, Is the sure
road to advancement. To take care of
the present is the only way to provide
for the future.-Punxsutawney Spirit.
A new line of early fall street hats
just received at Miss Sayer's,
Dorothy Dodd. Here in September.
Special clearance sale at Millirens.
Beautiful dinner sets al Halls.
The latest styles of fall footwear at
Robinsons.
Go to Suffers, just to see those waists.
Store closed all day Monday, Sept. 1st,
Labor Day. Bing-Stoke Co.
We admit dong very much the
largest drug and soda water business
In this part of the country. Stoke.
See the Oxfords and shoes at Millirens.
See the new Walk-overs at Robinsons.
Suffers for shirt waists, off.
Wilton velvets for floor at Halls.
"Waltons" school shoes for boys.
World beaters for the price. Bing-
Stoke Co.
Lime juice and cola new one at
Stokes Famous Fountain.
Guaranteed cook stoves and ranges
at Halls.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Birthday Surprise Party.

Mrs. II. ID. Muir was given birthday
surprise party last Thursday evening
Mrs. Muir was out at the farm visiting
Mrs, Noah Strauss that day and when
she returned homo she found forty lady
friends had taken possession of her
house. 1t was complete surprise to
Mrs. Muir. The ladies had carried with
them an abundance of good things to
eat, which they disposed of before home
going time arrived. Mrs. Muir received
a rocking chair and numerous other
birthday presents, which she appreci-
ated very much.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
T c. McEntecr and Miss Annie +. Black
Married Yesterday Morning.

A pretty wedding occurred in the st.
Mary's Catholic church In Reynoldsville
at 900 a. m. Tuesday, August 26, 1902,
when Miss Annie Elizabeth Black,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Black, of Reynoldsville, and Thomas @.
McEnteer, OF West Reynoldsville, were
united In the holy bonds OF matrimony.
The bridesmaid led the way down the
aisle, followed by the bride leaning on
the arm OF her brother, Frank J.. Black.
They met the groom and best man at
the altar. Nuptlal Mass was celebrated
by Father p. j. Donahue. The bride
was dressed in white silk tissue, carry
ing white prayer book In her hand.
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Stoke, Of this
place, who was bridesmaid, was dressed
in white. Martin Gleason, of Driftwood,
an engineer on Low Grade Division, was
groomsman
A wedding dinner was served at The
Mansion, home OF brides brother, Frank
]. Black. II was very fine dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. McEnteer left here on the
/ .32 p. m. p. r. II. flyer" on a short
wedding trip to Oil City and Chautau-
qua. They will return the latter part
of this week.
The wedding party drove from The
Mansion to p. II. r. station In carriage
and some wag In the party got large
sheet of cardboard with the words,
1--WE are married." printed in big let
ters upon it and fastened card on car
riage, and Martin Gleason had COW
bell under his coat and when the car
riage started he began ringing the COW
bell and kept it up all the way through
town. The groom protested, but could
not stop the ringing of bell and finally
had to submit. They boarded the train
amidst perfect shower of rice.
The bride is fine young lady, highly
esteemed by her friends and acquaint-
ances, and Mr.. McEnteer is certainly to
be congratulated on securing such an
excellent wife. Mr.. McEnteer is
train dispatcher in the p. r. r. Office
at this place and is gentleman who is
highly esteemed in the community.
THE STAR joins in wishing this couple
unlimited happiness and prosperity.
The out Of town guests we're as fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Dnnsmore, OF
Philipsburg, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Dougherty, of Eleanora, Will McEn-
teer, OF Kane, Martin Gleason and Miss
Kate Gleason, Of Driftwood, Misses Eva
Christ and Mary Reitz, OF Brookville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Temperance Convention.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union annual convention will be held
in the M. T.. church at this place on
Thursday and Friday of this week,
opening at 2.30 p, m. Thursday. Rev.
Perry A. Reno will deliver the address
OF welcome. Rev. A. j. Meek will
have charge Of the devotional exer-
cises. We have not been given
program and cannot announce the same.
There will be session Thursday eve
ming and three on Friday, mornings
afternoon and evening. A lady lecturer
will be present Friday evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Married at Niagara Falls.

Charles M. Kahn young man OF Du-
Bois, and Miss Sophie Hickman, of this
place, we're united in marriage August
l7th, 1902, at Niagara Falls in the
presence of few Dubois friends. The
young people are both we'll known in
Reynoldsville and Dubois and THE
STAR joins with their many friends in
wishing them happy and prosperous
married life. This was a complete sur
prise to their relatives and friends, as
it was not known that they contemplated
marriage. They will begin housekeep-
ing in Dubois.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Relationship of Pastor Dissolved.

Rev. w. Frank Reber, of this place,
was at Falls Creek Monday attending Il
pro re nata meeting of the Clarion Pres
bytery to dissolve the relationship Of
Rev. Chisholm as pastor of the Falls
Creek Presbyterian church and dismiss
him to the Presbytery of Louisville,
KY, where he has accepted call to
become pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of that city. Rev. Chisholm is
bright young man and the congrega-
tion at Falls Creek were loath to part
with him
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Harvest Home Picnicers.

The following Reynoldsville people
attended the Harvest Home picnic at
Oak Ridge last week: ]. H. Corbett,
G. w. Dempsey and wife, Mrs. j. l..
Foster, Homer Ressler, j. V. Young,
d. III. Young, w. w. Fetter and wife,
Herbert Burns, j. A. Welsh, Alex
Riston, H. w. Herpel and wife, Merrill
Plyler, Frank King, John Plyler, Frank
Herpel, Mrs. j. w. Dempsey, Mrs. DR..
j. G. Sayers, Mrs. G. w. Shaffer, Chas.
Mohney, Walker Adam, M. ]. Swartz,
Miss Agnes Riston, Fred Smith, Frank
Reynolds, Mrs. G. e. Jones, Mrs. Calvin
DeHart, Charles Guns, Will Blanchard,
Shelley Applegate, Misses Grace and
Edna Myers, Walter Lucas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Big Snakes at Fuller.

1t is claimed that there are black
snakes at Fuller, six miles west OF
Reynoldsville, that will measure seven
and eight feet In length. Robert KNAPP
penberger, trackman at the mine at
Fuller, captured blacksnake one day
last week that Is at least six feet long.
He feeds it milk twice day and gives
it gartersnake occasionally. Mr..
Knappenberger caught few young,
tender frogs Sunday to feed to the
snake
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Want a New Voting Precinct.

A petition will be presented to Judge
Reed asking for another voting precinct
in Washington t. wnship. For half
century the voters in the vicinity of
the Horn settlement have been COM
pelled to travel seven or eight miles to
Rockdale Mills on election day If they
wanted to vote, and they think now that
they ought to have place nearer home
to cast their ballots, hence the petition.
Martin l.. Hetrick got up the petition,
which was given to Lawyer Geo. M.
Mcdonald on Saturday to present to
the court.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Annual Outing of Reformed Church.

Thursday, August 28, 1902, is St.
Pauls Orphans Home Day at Butler,
when the annual outing and reunion of
the members of the Reformed Church
in Western Pennsylvania will be held.
Luncheon will be served at tho home.
St. Pauls Orphans Home is situated in
a charming grove on one of tho beauti-
full hills overlooking the city of Butler.
The b., II. & p. R'y will sell excur-
sion tickets on above date. Train
leaves Dubois at 635 a. m, Sykesville
6.53, Big Run 7,0S, Fare for round trip
from Dubois and Sykesville Sl.50, from
Big Run $l40.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Endeavor Convention.

The first session OF the twelfth
annual convention of the Jefferson
County Christian Endeavor Union will
be held In the Reynoldsville Presby-
terian church at 200 p. m. to-day
The evening session begins at 7.45.
An address this evening by Rev. Frank
Granstaff, d. d., OF Marion, Ohio, who
Is an able and eloquent talker. There
will be three sessions of the convention
tomorrow, forenoon, afternoon and eve
ming. Rev. S. G Yahn, State Vice.
President, will deliver the address
Thursday evening. Rev. Yahn is also
a fine speaker. Through the kindness
Of Daily Ma'ror Of Marion, Ohio, a pic
turebf DR.. Granstaif will be found on
first page Of The STAR.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Returned From England.

John Trudgen, insurance agent Of
this place, Mrs. VIM. Pomroy, of Anita,
and her daughter, Mrs. William Tucker,
of Rathmel, returned last Thursday
morning from visit in England. They
were absent twelve weeks. Mr. Trud-
gen must have lived on the STAT of the
land" in England as he gained fourteen
pounds while there, but he lost ten
pounds on the trip home. However, he
''shows his keeping" yet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Il Little OF everything.
Next Monday is Labor Day.

OThe stores In town will be closed next
Monday-Labor Day.
The keystone band was on the streets
two evenings last week.
Dame Rumor says there will be two
or three weddings next week.
Two italian children were buried In
the Catholic cemetery yesterday.
Adozen Reynoldsville ladies attended
picnic at Falls Creek Thursday.
A number OF Reynoldsville people are
taking in the Punxsutawney fair this
week.
The Clearfield Public Spirit says
The dead beat is generally very much
alive"
Members OF the Ancient Order of
Hibernians will hold picnic in Franks
park this afternoon.
The Salvation Army picnic for child
rem was held In the grove near Kline's
school house last Thursday
w. Harry Thompson, carpenter who
has been working In Brookville over a
year, has returned to this place.
The monthly meeting of the Jefferson
County Medical Society was held at Ho-
tel Evergreen, Falls Creek, last Friday.
A concert company travelling In the
interest of a medicine company is
giving free concerts on Main street
every evening this week.
The house OF William Eye at Big SOL
dier was rescued from the fire fiend one
evening last week by the quick work of
some neighbors with water buckets.
Homer Ressler, typo in The STAR Of
foe, visited relatives at New Bethlehem
couple Of days last week and took in
the Harvest Home picnic at Oak Ridge.
A large crew Of men are at work on
the grade for electric railroad from
Eleanora to Reynoldsville. The men
are at work on the Eleanora end OF the
line.
George Baehr, glassworker who
has resided In Reynoldsville two years.
is moving to Brookville this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Baehr and daughter,
Margaret, are very pleasant people.
They made many friends during their
stay in this place.
The three sisters who taught In the
parochial school at this place last year,
who spent their vacation at Erie, re-
turned TO Reynoldsville Monday, ac-
companied BY another sister who will
toach music In the school during the
popins tern, which Will open soon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
House and Camp Burned.

The dwelling house and camp, &C., of
John S. Brennan, the lumberman who
resides near Panic, were totally destroy
ed by fire Saturday afternoon, including
most all the household goods and cloth
ing. Loss about $4,000: insurance
5000. The cause of fire is unknown,
but supposed to have caught from
spark on roof Mrs. Brennan was
ironing and did not know the house was
on fire until the roof was all ablaze. 1t
require some hard work to save the
barn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Assistant PRINCIPAL Elected.

Last Friday evening the school board
CT this borough elected Prof Oliver b.
Kearns of Landesburg, Pa, as assistant
principal to fill the vacancy caused by
resignation OF Prof. F. I. Mcclure
Prof. Kearns taught two years in San
Juan, Puerto Rico but he had to give
up the work there on account affecting
his health. Prof. comes very highly
recommended as an instructor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Call for Stenographers.

The Reynoldsville Business College
has received calls from Pittsburg for
four stenographers within the past
week, but, unfortunately, had only two
to place, as those graduates who are
not already engaged in this line Of
work have places ready for them
William Warren left for Pittsburg on
Monday to accept one of the positions
and Robert Robertson will go to Pitts
burg September 1st to take charge OF
another. Stenographers from this
school are in demand, as they all use
the Van SAINT system of touch type
writing, which stamps them as pro-
fessionals wherever they go.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Typographical Error.

There was typographical error In
the court news in THE STAR last week
in the case of Thomas Subratta, who
was tried for assault with intent to COM
NIT rape. The "verdict not guilty"
should have read verdict guilty" One
gentleman who called our attention to
the error said he had often heard of
mot guilty, but pay COSTS" but this was
the first case he had ever heard of
where defendant was mot guilty." and
was sentenced to two years in peniten-
tiary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Chas. Fuller Died at Erie.

Charles G. Fuller, formerly of Fuller,
six miles west Of this place, who went
to Erie last year and engaged In
business there, died at Erie on Friday,
August %, 1902. He had typhoid fever,
which was followed by pneumonia. The
body was brought to Reynoldsville on
the 6.44 u. m. train Sunday and taken
from here Sunday afternoon to limerick
vile, where funeral services we're held
In the M. f. church, conducted by Rev.
Albert Sydow. The Emerickville p.
o. S. of A., of which deceased was a
member, attended the funeral in u
body. 1t was an unusually large
funeral.
Charles Fuller was 35 years of age.
He was the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Fuller, deceased, who we're
old settlers at Fuller. The announce
ment of the young mans death was a
great surprise to his many friends.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Rev. Dnscoll Guest of Honor.

Rev. Edward M. Driscoll, who was as
sistant rector Of st. Joseph's parish at
Oil City over year. recently promoted
to rectorship of the congregation at
New Bethlehem, was given farewell
reception In Oil City on Tueseay even
Ing Of last week. The Oil City Derrick
says
Father Drlscoll was presented with
well-flled purse by the members Of
the congregation through the Very
Rev. Father Sheridan, V. g., us sub
stantial evidence OF the esteem In which
he Is held by the members.
Recent changes blythe Ordinary Of
the Erie diocese resulted In Father
Driscoll's promotion to the rectorship
at New Bethlehem. The change was
so sudden and unexpected to both the
reverend gentleman and the congrcga-
tion that the latter had no time TO fit
tingly express their appreciation Of
Father Driscoll's kindness of heart,
gentleness of manner, and worth as a
priest Evidenced during his incumbency
of 6 assistant rectorship of St.
Joseph's. Members OF the congregation
constituted themselves committee and
arrangements were made to surprise
him. Accordingly, on Tuesday he was
called to this city and In the evening
called to the G. M. b. A. Hall, where
many members Of the parish, together
with Very Rev. Father Sheridan, rector
of st. Joseph's, Rev. Father Medallion,
assistant rector, and Father Cannon,
temporarily attached to St. Joseph's,
had gathered. The programme con-
sisted Of musical selections, presentation
Of purse and luncheon, served by the
ladies OF the church."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Educational Meeting.

County, Superintendent II. B. Tel
trick, assisted by able instructors, is
holding an educational meeting in AS
sembly hall to-day The afternoon
meeting begins at l.30 and closes at
4.30. The instruction will cover the
practical questions that come before
teachers daily. All friends of education
are cordially invited to attend the
meeting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Killed by Fall of Rock.

George Wiley, son Of Charles Wiley
of this place, was killed Saturday fore
noon, August 23, 1902, about eleven
o'clock, by a fall OF rock in the coal mine
at Anita, No. 10 drift. Wiley was work
ing in room with John Butson and his
two sons, and Isaac Butson. They had
finished the place they were working In
and were gathering up their tools to go
out when the rock FELL striking Wiley
across the kidneys. He lived about
twenty minutes after the accident. The
other four had a very narrow escape.
Wiley was 2l years old the 4th of July
last He was a single man. Funeral
services were held at home OF John
Butson, at Anita, with whom diseased
had boarded, Monday morning, conduct
ed by Rev. H. 7. Teagarden, Phi. D.,
and the body was brought to the home
of bereaved parents at this place. An
other service was held at the home Of
parents Monday afternoon by Rev. Tea
garden and interment was made in
Beulah cemetery
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Wedding this Evening,

Thomas Jennings and Miss Catherine
Evans will be marrled at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. David 7. Evans on
jackson street at eight o'clock this
evening in the presence of number of
invited guests. Rev. p. A. Reno will
oliiciate. Full particulars next week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
1.-THE Man Who Spoiled the Music. :"

A meeting of the Christian Temper
ance Union will be held in Centennial
hall on Tuesday evening Of next week,
September End, at which time the "Man
Who Spoiled the Music" will be rem
dered. This program was arranged by
Mark Guy Pearse and Ira d. Sankey.
Everybody invited to attend this meet
ing. Admission free.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Miss Ianet Snedden Elected.

Miss Janet Snedden, of Rathmel, was
elected by the school board last eve
ming to teach the primary department.
Miss Snedden has had experience as a
primary teacher and is highly spoken
Of In that line OF work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27

Dorothy Dodd. Here in September.
Porch Rockers at Halls.
A tablet with every pair of shoes at
Robinsons.
Tapestry brussels carpet at Halls.
Dorothy Dodd. Here In September.
Mems enameled shoes at ID. Nolan's
shoe store for $3.50, formerly sold for
90. 90 and $780,
While your friends are visiting you,
bring them down to have good drink
Of soda at Stokes.
"Waltons" school shoes for boys.
World beaters for the price. Bing-
Stoke Co.
Bed room suites at Halls.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Bought a Hotel.

j. M. Davis of this place, former pro-
prietor OF the Burns House, has bought
Hotel Lindsey at Lindsey, Pa, suburb
of Punxsutawney. Mr.. Davis will take
charge OF Hotel Lindsey as soon as the
court will grant the transfer of license.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Deemer Reunion.

The descendants of Jonothan Deemer
deceased, who located in Paradise in
$780, will hold reunion on the old
Deemer homestead, near the McCreight
school house, on Thursday, September
4th. Five Of the children of the old
settler are living and the youngest is
10 years old.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Bitten by Dog.

Tim Shughrou, jr., was badly bitten
on the right arm by dog Sunday. The
dog tried to bite the boys face but
when the dog would jump at him Tim
would throw up his arm and the dog
caught the arm each time. The dog
was killed. 1t was owned by an Italian.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
To Be Seen at Suffers.

The cheapest and best line of shirt
waists in town. On and after Aug 20,
we sell every shirt waist for ! actual
price First customer best selection.
You can't miss this Offering Come at
once to j. j. Suffers, headquarters for
made up goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27

The school board decided last eve-
ming to have lecture course in con-
nection with the public schools, same as
heretofore.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Good Oats Crop,

The oats crop is excellent this year.
w. G. Klingensmith, a thrifty farmer
near Rockdale, got 800 bushels of oats
off five acres this year, an average of
81 bushels to the acre.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-27
Excursion to Niagara Falls.

The Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
R'y have placed on sale at Reynolds
vile special excursion tickets to Niaga-
ra Falls and return, limited to l5 days,
at $3.50. These tickets are sold on
Tuesdays of each week during July,
August and September.