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Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
How Indians Made Maple Sugar.

HSer since tne INDIANS IN the section
OF Vermont now known as Fletcher
discovered honey" In the maple trees
that district has been known far and
wide as the heart of the Vermont sug-
ar country. The way the red men ex-
tracted the delicious compound was
somewhat slow as compared with the
present process. He used to cut q
slanting cash in the bark and insert
in the lower end gauge shaped piece
of wood. from which the sap ran and
dropped into a poplar or Eastwood
trough. At the end Of the season
these troughs would be set up against
the trees and left until the following
season, by which time the troughs
would be thoroughly mildewed.
This materially added to the flavor
of the aboriginal sugar, but can hardly
be said to have improved it The
evaporator of those times consisted Of
an iron kettle swung from a sapling
bent over a stump. By a slow and
tedious process the sap was first heat
ed and then boiled in this kettle, often
taking two or three days boiling be-
fore 1t could be sugared off. This was
the way in which the redskins and the
early Vermbnters eked out a sweet
min" of their tea and johnnycake.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
How Green Turtles Feed.

The green turtles Of southern Flor
ida live in deep water and feed on sea
plants, mostly the kind called turtle
grass" which they cut Off near the
roots. eating the lower parts and leav-
ing the tops floating 80 that it collects
in great fields and marks the spots
where the animals are to be hunted
for by the fishermen. After browsing
on such ocean pastures the green tur-
ties go to the mouths of rivers for
baths of fresh water, which they seem
to need from time TO time. The Flor
ida fishermen say the reptiles enter the
creeks and roll together masses of
grass, cementing them into balls with
clay. When the turn of the tide takes
the balls out to sea they follow them.
The fishermen watch for such balls
floating down the creeks, and when
they see them they stretch nets across
the mouths of the streams and always
catch the turtles.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Gunpowder and ArtiIlery.

There is abundant evidence that the
origin of gunpowder and artillery goes
far back in the dim ages of the past.
The Hindoo code, compiled long before
the Christian era, prohibited the max
ing of war with cannon and guns or
any kind of firearms. Quintus Curtius
informs us that Alexander the Great
met with fire weapons in Asia and
Philostratus says that AleXander's con
quests were arrested by the use of gun
powder. 1t is also written that those
wise men who lived in the cities of the
Ganges "overthrew their enemies with
tempests and thunderbolts shot from
the alls."-Cassells Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The ANGER Fish.

The anger fish, half fish, half crab,
is the terror of all vessels but iron
clads that use the south seas. This
creature, which Is not bigger than an
almond, has proboscis like an en-
large gnat sting that can bore through
even sheet iron. Anger fish frequent
many Of the lagoons of the coral
islands and burrow holes for them
selves in the coral, but they have q
perverse habit Of doing the same thing
to ships lying at anchor, and the dam
age generally shows itself when next
the vessel is at sea in bad weather
with disastrous results.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The Mexican Carrier

The cargador, or carrier, Of Mexico
is a remarkable individual. Nothing
seems too bulky, nothing too heavy for
him to carry, and it is quite wonderful
how he manages not only to lift but
to balance his cumbersome load. 1t is
nothing for q man to carry load
weighing 400 pounds, this being borne
either on the top of the head or on the
shoulders and kept in place by fat
braid passing across the forehead.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The Limit.

Mr.. Cribbs-Mrs. c., 1 have borne
with resignation-nay, even cheerful
ness-antique chairs that wabbled, an
tique clocks that were always thirteen
hours behind time, antique rugs that
some prehistoric Turks wove, antique
china, antique bowls, pans and kettles.
All this have smiled at, but when you
give me antique eggs for breakfast l
draw the line, madam draw the line.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Mola.,es and Salt PouItice,

What is said to be an infallible
remedy for sprains and bruises attend
ed with painful Inflammation is poul-
tice of hot molasses and salt. Stir the
molasses SO stiff with salt that the
poultice can be held in place by a
muslin bandage and wrap the affected
parts well, so as to retain the heat as
long as possible. This is good for
beasts as well as human beings.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The Vendetta.

The cross is a threat Of death, and
the Corsican who finds it drawn upon
his door knows that he must look for
no quarter. The vendetta neither
sleeps nor knows where 1t may stop.
1t Is not confined to two persons. The
quarrels Of individuals are taken up by
whole families. Not even collateral
branches are exempt, and women must
take their chances with the men.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Colonies Of the World.

The colonies, so called, of the world
occupy two-f1fths of the land surface Of
the globe and contain one-third of the
worlds population, or about 100000, ,00O
people OF this colonial population of
500,000,000 only three small groups
numbering less than 100000 pop
ulation, or per cent of the whole, are
composed in any considerable degree of
the people of the governing country or
their descendants.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Troubles and JOYS.

The trouble with most of us is that
our joys seem to sink out of sight in
some inner quagmire, and our pains
seem to take root on the thinnest soil
and flourish like the proverbial green
bay tree. What is the matter with us
that little irritation today can wipe
out in q moment all the recollection of
yesterdays glory?
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Murder Of Speech

Is suffering, stammering. Mel
bourne Institute patent rights protect
ed, Van Ness and Market. San Fran
cisco [Los Angeles branch], guarantees
cure by celebrated Australian system,
or fees refunded, fares repaid. Stam-
mers are sensitive, slow to act. Friends
are true; real friends who quickly send
add dresses- confidential. Special rates
60 days. No immortality or dissipation
tolerated,
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Our Eccentric Phrases.

Why do we always talk Of putting on
a coat and vest? Who puts on a coat
before vest2 We also say putting on
shoes and stockings? Who puts on shoes
before the stockings2 We also put up
signs telling people to wipe their feet
when we mean their boots or shoes.
And father tells boy he will warm
his jacket when he means to warm his
pantaloons. We are a little eccentric
in our phrases at times.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Young Men and maiaens.

Life would become intoiereble If girls
could not be on frank and uncoquettish
terms with men Of their own age or
some years their seniors. The idea that
because two young people may have a
great deal in common they must also be
in love is happily dying out. No one is
hurt, no one is compromised, when a
friendship does not lead to marriage
John Oliver Hobbies in Pail Mall Mag
azine.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The QuafI In France.

In France the quail is called the bird
Of prophecy, this from an idea that
the number of his calls foretells the
price Of wheat. If he calls twice
without resting the farmer expects but
2 francs per bushel for his grain; if
the bird calls four times he expects
to realize twice the price which two
calls insure.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Very Nice Indeed.

Mrs. Gadd-Wouldn't it be grand if
science should discover the moon to be
inhabited and hit on some way to talk
with our lunar neighbors?
Mrs. Gabb-Indeed it would. They
would be near enough to talk to, yet
not near enough to be running in at all
hours of the day, you know.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
An Unstart.

Teacher-What is the meaning of
"parvenu?"
Johnny-An upstart.
Teacher-Give me sentence in
which the word is used.
Johnny-When a man sits down on
bent pin he gives violent parvenu.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
A Failure,

"See here, young manP' said the min
lister. you never paid me that fee for
marrying you"
You're mighty lucky haven't sued
you for damages. s."-London Tit-Bits.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Bleeding.

When 1 was young it was the fash
ion to bleed folks fer different COM
plants, but they say now that it was
a big mistake; the doctors still bleed,
but they lance the pocket instead O. the
veins.--"The Substitute
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

Music beckons the human race on
and is followed by the two great col
umns, the joyous, light hearted and
happy and the sorrowful. wretched and
despairing.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
A Sorry Efniah.

Kadleigh-Your wife is always out
spoken, isn't she?
Henpeck-Yes, but try to be that
way, too, sometimes.
Kadleigh-Really?
Henpeck- but whenever I ven
ture to be outspoken it ends in my be-
ing outtalked.-Philadelphia Press.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The Main Point.

Therese-It must have been a ter
rible shock for you when you heard Of
the death of your aunt, was it not?
Helene-Oh no; had still my new
black silk dress.-Lustige Batter.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
The One Thing Free.

HE took some fine views with his
camera"
Eyes. There was nothing else he
could take without having it charged
up extra in the hotel bill."-Chicago
Post
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
stu More Autacras,o.

Knicker-Didn't he find it hard to re-
turn to civil life after commanding In
the armyf
Bocker-No, indeed. He got a posi-
ton as janitor.-Smart Set.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Whore tbe Worry Comes

"Are you not worried by your wife's
absence?'
mo; it's her return that always wor-
ries me."-Smart Set.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
l. L. GODFREY
BUILDER, JOINER AND WORKER IN WOODS
Water Street. jackson

rs PREPARED TO DO ALL KINDS OF
i plain or ornamental work. Bookcases.
Wardrobes. Commodes, ETC.. turned out in the
most skillful manner. Window Screens and
Blinds made in short order. Orders from the
country attended to promptly,
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

Olives, salami swiss. limburger
Martin S cream and California cheese
at Caminetti's Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
just Begun.

Pleasant Old Gentleman-Have you
lived here all your life, my little man9
Arthur (aged six)-Not yet.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

Give a boy address and accomplish
msnts. and you give him the mastery
al palacea.-Emersou.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

Swearing is seldom a convincing ar
gument except to the man who does
It.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

A brave man is sometimes a despera
do, but a bully is always a coward
Halliburton.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24

The architect cannot live by the in
junction to make no plans for the fu.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
We are Exclusive Agents
= $500 y

The prettiest as we'll as the best
So lace shoe in town, The latest
style shoes, SURPRISING all others of
the same price.
Amador ledger., 1903-07-24
Strictly Cash

Agents for
Belasco & Har-'
ris Co., best
tailors of S. F.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
u, M, w. of A. Convention,

Delegates from Sub District No. 5
OF District No. 2, United Mine Workers
OF America, held convention in the
p. o. S. OF A. hall in Reynoldsville yes
terday afternoon. The attendance was
good, with plenty of enthusiasm, but
there was little business of Importance
to transact except the election OF officers
for the ensuing year. The result was
as follows President, John Sullivan,
Punxsutawney, reelected /; Vice-Pres-
ident, William Owens, reelected /; Sec
retary and Treasurer, James Burns,
Punxsutawney, reelected District
Board Members, John McKenna, Ros-
sitter, James Fitzpatrick, Adrian, Thom-
as Terrence, Adrian, S. r. Williams,
Reynoldsville, p. T. Sullivan, Dubois,
and Joseph Brown, Helvetia. The
auditors, credential committee and
tellers are: Jerry Ford, Dubois, Thorn
as Hammond, Adrian, and John A.
Donnelly, Lindsey.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
A Little OF EV6ruthinq.

The postoffice at Camp Run will be
discontinued this week.
Robbers entered four business places
at Dubois Tuesday night.
The famous play "For Her Sake" is
to be seen at Punxsutawney soon.
Do not forget the "Roneys Boys"
Friday night. A treat in store for all.
Joseph S. Hammond is confined to
his home with bad case OF pneumonia.
Thursday, January 2s, 1904, will be
"Public School Day" in jefferson
ccounty.
Miss Ella f. Seeley will have her
Christmas display as usual at Millirens
this year.
No school was held at the parochial
school Tuesday on account OF religious
holiday.
Do not fail to go to Assembly hall
next Friday evening to hear the
Asouoy poys. .'..
Peck's Bad Boy was the attraction at
the Reynolds opera house Wednesday
evening Of last week.
Walter S. ,Stauifer, who was confined
to bis bed for week threatened with
appendicitis, is again able to be out.
Presbyterian day at G. r. Halls
store Saturday, Dec. 12. Everybody
come. See advertisement in this paper,
"Roney's Boys" In Assembly hall,
Friday at s.15 p. m. A very unique and
attractive musical company. Hear
the "Boys."
Puuxsutawney pays the principal of
the borough schools $500 more per
month than any other school in Jetfer-
son county.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church,
j. w. Myers pastor. Sunday school at
$50 q. m. (; service 7.30 p. m. Subject
''The Holy City"
''Roneys Boys" are marvellous and
their reputation is far reaching. You
will feel amply repaid for hearing them
next Friday evening.
Miss Jessie Smeltzer has begun her
duties as teacher at Wishaw, not being
able 10 begin with the school ysar on
account Of typhoid fever.
The condition Of Holland Clawson,
who has been at the Adrian hospital
several weeks has changed but little.
BE is not yet out Of danger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
Will be Decided by Ballot.

For some time the town papers have
boon agitating street paving and the
people have talked about it until the
town council has decided to submit the
question of increasing the borough in
debtedness for street paving to the
voters OF this borough at the February
election. The resolution passed by
council on Tuesday night of last week
will be found in the town council min
utes In this issue. The STAR will have
more to say on the bonding of the bor-
ough for street paving before the Feb
ruary election.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
Sunday School Officers.

Last Wednesday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the Meth
odist Episcopal Sunday school for 1903
Superintendent, V. r. Pratt assistant
supt., W. B. Stauffer superintendent
primary department, G. A. Stephenson;
assistant supt., Mrs. Perry A. Reno
secretary, Miss Jessie Smeltzer assis-
tant sec., Herman Guthrie secretary
primary department, George White +;
treasurer, Harvey Deter librarians,
Fred e. McEntire and Charles Burge
organist, Arthur Tyson chorister,
Miss Lizzie Northey organist primary
department, Miss Caroline Robinson :
chorister primary department, Mrs.
Perry A. Reno. Mr.. Pratt has rendered
his resignation as superintendent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
LODGE OF SORROW.
B. p. o. Elks No. SIG Render Tribute Of
Praise for Two Absent Brothers.

In memory OF their departed brothers,
John D. Nolan and Edward B. Phalen,
Reynoldsv1le Lodge No. $40, B. P. o.
Elks, held lodge Of sorrow In Centen-
nial hall Sunday afternoon, and with
impressive and beautiful ceremonies
paid loving tribute to the dead. The
service was public and a very large
audience participated in the memorial.
The rostrum was decorated with ever
green and flowers and profusely hung
with purple and white, while at one
end, heavily draped with black, stood n
white tablet having on II the names Of
the absent brothers.
The service opened with the tender
strains OF Hearts and Flowers" render
cd by the Strauss orchestra, and follow
ing IL the Exalted Ruler, James +.
Mitchell, in brief address stated the
meaning of the lodge Of sorrow and ex-
emplifed it with part of the lodge
ritual. The orator of the day, Mr..
Mat. Savage, editor OF the Public Spirit
OF Clearfeld, gave brief eulogistic
sketches of the lives of John d. Nolan,
who died at Sandusky, Ohio, in July,
1902 and Edward B. Phalen, who met
death on the railroad at Dubois In
November, 1902 His address was not
long but sincere and eloquent, aud
while he paid deserved tribute to the
worth and popularity Of the absent
brothers, was listened to with rapt
attention by the audience. A. ].
Hepler, editor New Bethlehem Leader,
was present and though not on the
program for an address, consented to
take part. He is fluent and pleasing
speaker and with we'll chosen words
made the closing address OF the meeting.
The specially prepared music was one
OF the most beautiful features of the
service. A quartette of ladies, Mrs.
Stoke, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Williams
and Miss Lenkerd, quartette OF
gentlemen, Mr.. Alexander, Mr.. Redde-
cliff, Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Herpel, and
the Strauss orchestra rendered at
intervals throughout the program
selections in keeping with the hallowed
spirit Of the lodge OF sorrow.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
Forty-Eighth Annual Institute.

The forty-eighth annual session OF the
teachers institute OF jefferson county
will be held in the Belvedere opers
house, Brookville, on Monday, Tues.
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
Dec. 2S, 20, 30, 81, 1908, January l, 1904.
The following talent has been engaged
for day instructors and evening enter
tainers
Day Instructors-Hon. J. Q. Stewart,
Harrisburg, Pa, Deputy State Super
intendent Of Public instruction DR..
M. G. Brumbaugh, Philadelphia DR..
Lincoln Hulley, Lewisburg, Pa; DR..
Samuel G. Schumacher, West Ches-
ter, Pa; DR.. Newell Dwight Hills,
Brooklyn Prot 7 L. Gibson, (mus c)
Ebensburg, Pa. Miss Jennie jerks,
pianist, Brookville, Pa; Miss Annabel
Kelso, organist, Brookville, Pa.
ntertainers-Brockway Jubilee Sing
ers, Pittsburg, Pa. Hon. ]. p. Dol
liver, Fort Dodge, Iowa: Lula Tyler
Gates Concert Company, New York /;
Hon. Charles Emory Smith, Philadel-
phia Falls Creek Orchestra.
Meeting of the jefferson County Di-
rectors' Association will be held in the
court house at Brookville on Thursday,
December 81.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
BURIED WITH MILITARY HoNoRs
George Sharp, Who Died at Dubois
Hospital Thursday, Yves Buried at
This Place Sunday Forenoon.

Mention vac made In The STAR last
week that George Sharp, Of Reynolds
Vile, was lying at the Dubois hospital
In a critical condition from injuries
sustained by being kicked by high
spirited and vicious horse. AT $50 a.
m, Thursday, December 8, 1908, Mr..
Sharp closed his eyes In death. Blood
poison causing dissolution. The body
Of Mr.. Sharp was brought to the homo
OF his daughter, Mrs. Norman Ander-
son, in West Reynoldsville, where 1t
remained until the day Of burial.
Funeral services were held in the
Baptist church at l1.00 a. m, Sunday,
conducted by DR.. A. j. Neck, pastor Of
the church. II was very large funeral.
Mr.. Sharp was an old soldier and mem
ber Of the Grand Army Post and Sons
Of Veterans attended the funeral.
There was firing squad from the Sons
OF Veterans Camp. The mortal remains
Of George Sharp were buried In the
Reynoldsvile Cemetery with military
honors.
George Sharp was the Oldest son of
Daniel Sharp, deceased. He was born
In Reynoldsville, then wilderness, In
log cabin near where Alb. Reynolds
residence now stands, on the 26th day
Of November, 1S45, making him over So
years old at time OF death. During the
Civil war he enlisted with Company II,
l05th regiment and served his country
faithfully for years, II months and lS
days, when he was honorably discharg-
ed. He was wounded In the left thigh
during the war.
October IL. 1870, Mr. Sharp was
united In marriage to Clara Catherine
Rhoads, Of this place. Unto them
eight children we're born, four sons and
four daughters, all Of whom, with the
widow, survive Mr.. Sharp, and their
names are as follows : Mrs. Lewis Lane,
Of West Virginia, Mrs, Norman Andcr-
son, Of West Reynoldsville, George
Oscar Sharp, Ada Orabel, Chester,
Robert Bruce, Harry and Hazel May,
all at home.
With the exception of four years in
the army George Sharp spent his life
In this section of the country. He was
lumber contractor and at time Of
oeath had large contract for Cook &
Co. at Garee, Clearield Co., where he
moved his family last year and was
living in camp temporarily. Mr.. Sharp
carried 81 900 life insurance.
George Sharp was an honest man and
very hard worker. Those who work.
ed with him or had any dealings with
him claimed that he was fine man to
work for and was honorable in all his
dealings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
The Wishaw Park Pavilion

The Wishaw Park Pavilion is about
to be opened for series OF winter balls,
the initial one to be given on Thursday
evening, December a. 1908. Wishaw
Park is a justly popular resort with the
patrons OF dancing and is not excelled
In this section for comfort and conven-
ience. Heat is furnished through the
medium of steam, and grounds and
pavilion are lighted by electricity. The
Jefferson Traction Co. lines pass direct.
ly through the grounds and cars are
held In park until the termination OF
tho ball. In fact the welfare OF patrons
is looked after in every possible way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09

DR.. Fox gave us one OF the most de-
lightful, most eloquent, most popular
and altogether satisfactory lectures OF
the whole assembly. believe / am
doing great faver to the lecture-going
public by commencing him.-Geo. II.
Turner. Supt. Old Salem Chautauqua,
Peterburg, Ill,
"Roney's Boys" are fascinating, thcir
singing and playing are inspiring. See
and hear them Friday evening.
DR.. Gibson's increasing practice
speaks volumes for his success and pro-
iessional ability. See his dates.
Golden Rod chocolates, none better,
20 cents per pound at Stokes, the
druggist.
Bon Ton Bakery bread, cakes and
pies for sale at Keagle's new store In
the King g. Co. building.
The finest line OF dress shirts will be
found at II. w. Eason & Cos ali to go
at co st.
Read Stokes, the druggist's big
Christmas ad. In this paper.
Fruits of all kinds at the Model
Bakery.
That handsome Austrian China In
Halls window will be closed out at a
bargain. Look foi 1t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
Epworth League Officers.

Thursday evening OF last week the
Epworth League Of the M. E. church
elected the following officers for the
first six months OF 1904: President,
Harvey Deter ; lst vice pres, George
White End vice pres, Cora Milliren ;
Bird vice pres, William Trudgen 4th
vice pres, Arthur Tyson secretary,
Edna Lewis treasurer, Nelson Smith ;
organist, Edna Lewis {; chorister,
William Northey librarians, Charles
Burge, Lille Phillips.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09

A full attendance Of the members OF
w. r. @. is requested at the regular
meeting on Friday, Dec. llth, for the
annual election OF officers.
MRS. ]. d. WooDRING, Pres.
Golden Rod chocolates, none better,
20 cents per pound at Stokes the
druggist.
II. W. Eason & Co. have fine assort-
ment Of muffiers which will be sold at
cost.
''Roney's Boys" never fail TO meet the
expectations of their audiences. AS
sembly hall, Friday evening.
Plain soda, ice cream soda, sundaes or
hot soda served at the Reynolds Foun-
tain. Try II.
You can get the best ladies' shoe In
the world at Nolan's shoe store for S2. .00.
Read Stokes, the druggists, big
Christmas ad. In this paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-12-09
Burglars at Punxs'y.

Three robbers blew open safe In the
grist mill Of j. Reese Pantall at PUNK
sutawney early Sunday morning. A
citizen living nearby was awakened by
the noise and began firing on the men
as they ran away and they returned the
fire. Though pursued they escaped in
the darkness. There was no money in
the safe and 1t was not even locked, but
the burgulars didn't know that.