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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
FIRE FRIDAY EVENING.
James Kempsie Had Both Legs Badly
Burned from Knees Down.

About 7.45 p. IN. last Friday fire was
discovered issuing from the building
occupied by James Kempsie at corner
OF Main and First streets, and although
the fire company responded promptly
to the alarm, the building was we'll
gutted by the flames and most all Of
Mr.. Kempsie's household goods, work
tools and eight or nine sewing machines
were destroyed. Kempsie, who Is a
sewing machine agent and repairer,
lived alone and was alone when fire
started. There was barn attached to
one side Of building In which was. Mil
ton Schlabig's horse that Kempsie had
been driving, having sold his own horse
several days before the fire. Kempsie
lighted lantern and went into hay
NOV to to throw down some hay for
the horse and In descending from the
NOV Mr.. Kempsie tripped and fell and
was unconscious for a short time and
would have been burned to death had
he not been carried out Of the building
by those who were first at the fire.
The suppositicn is that when Mr..
Kempsie fell the lantern set the hay on
fire which had been thrown down.
When Mr.. Schlabig bursted In the barn
door to get his horse out the barn was
full OF smoke and had he been couple
of minutes later the horse would have
been burned to death. Mr.. Kempsie's
pants were burned off up to the knees
and both legs we're badly burned. Mr..
Kempsie estimates his loss at between
$4,000 and $4,000. No insurance. The
building was owned by DR.. John H.
Murray. A large crowd soon assembled
at the fire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Dempsey-Evans.

Wednesday morning, Sept. H. 1904,
in st. Michael's church, occurred the
wedding of Miss Catharine Evans,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans,
of Wood Hill, to Mr.. Thomas j. Demp-
sey.
Rev. Father L. A. Mcbride per-
formed the ceremony, which was wit
messed by many friends of the happy
couple. They were attended by Miss
Susie Guth, of Oil City, as bridesmaid,
and VIM. j. McIlhinney, OF Pittsburg,
AS best man.
Following the ceremony the nuptial
mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
Mcbride, assisted by Rev. Father Ryan,
Of East Brady, and Rev. Father Dris.
coll, OF New Bethlehem.
After leaving the church the wedding
party partook Of a splendid wedding
breakfast at the Moran House, and Mr..
and Mrs. Dempsey left on an extended
honeymoon trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dempsey are held in
highest regard by large number of
friends. Tho groom is a trusted en-
ploye of the p. r. r. In capacity of de-
tective.-Emlento Herald.
Mr.. Dempsey will reside in Reynolds
vile, this being his headquarters. II
he cannot rent a suitable house here
he will have one built.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
II Pleases All.

Theatre goers differ largely in taste.
Some enjoy drama, some orchestral
music, some band music, some are ap-
pealed to more strongly by specialties,
songs, dances, etc, others are reached
through the eye, beautiful scenery,
elaborate stage settings, elegent COS
tunes, correct colorings and artistic
groupings please them above all else.
The attraction gathering together aud
presenting all these things In first
class manner is the one that will please
everybody. The Frank S. Davidson's
new "Old Farmer Hopkins" company
has done this very thing, and is reap
ing a harvest. They will be at the
opera house for one night only, Satur-
day evening, Sept. "a, and the people Of
this city will be with them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Reitz-Hildebrand Nuptials.

Names w. Reitz, foreman at Enter
prise Silk Co. mill, and Miss Minta p.
Hildebrand were united in marriage at
home of the brides mother, Mrs. NJ. L..
Gibson, on Jackson street at 1000 a. m.
yesterday, September 20, 1904, in the
presence of few friends. Rev. Perry
A. Reno performed the wedding cere-
mony. An excellent wedding dinner
was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Reitz went
to Butler on short wedding trip.
Their friends extend congratulations
and best wishes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Starting a Lime Plant.

w. 7. Cox and w f. Marshall, Of this
place, have leased one hundred and ten
acres of lime land from the Alcola Coal
Co at Oak Ridge and will start lime
plant at that place. They will build
three latest improved draw kilns for
flame burnt lime, with capacity of 700
bushels of lime every twenty-four hours.
Messrs. Cox and Marshall have leased
enough coal land from the Alcola Coal
Co. to burn the lime. These gentlemen
will have their Office at Reynoldsville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
SAD ACCIDENT AT RATHMEL.
Twenty Pound of Powder Explodes and
Two Children are Dead and Another
MAY Die as a Result

A very serious and distressing mis-
hap took place at the home CT Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. f. Snyder at Rathmel on
Thursday afternoon Of last week, Sept.
10, at about 4.30 o'clock. Mr.. Snyder,
who is coal miner, brought his powder
keg home with him when he finished
his days work. The keg, which he set
down upon his back porch, contained
about 20 pounds Of blasting powder.
Their three children, two little girls
and boy, found the keg. The boy, Will
liam Edward who is nearly ten years
old, thinking the keg contained no
powder, took little powder from
small powder can and spread IL on top
OF the large keg and asked his little
sisters TO watch IL burn. Lulu said 1t
would shoot but Willie said 1t would
not. He applied lighted match which
ignited the powder within the keg and
as result all three children were
frightfully burned. Sadie Ellen died in
awful agony at about 10 o'clock the
same evening. Lulu May fingered till
$40 o'clock on Friday morning when
she was relieved from her sufIerings by
death AS soon as the mishap took
place medical aid was summoned aud
their wounds were dressed and every
thing was done for them that could be
done but the spark of life went out.
IInpl node of ,oo,la ra,ho,,l ,,t tbo
home Of the parents on Sunday after
noon, Sept. IS, and looked upon the two
white caskets containing the two dead
children with their burned and dis
figured faces. Short funeral services
were conducted by REV. DR.. A. J.
Meek, Of Reynoldsville, at 200 p. m.
and after the heart broken father and
mother and near relatives had taken
their last look upon the faces and forms
of their two dead children, they were
then carried out in front of the house
where hundreds of people passed by
and looked upon their faces for the last
time on earth. The remains were
placed In two white hearses and fol-
lowed by a large crowd to Prospect
cemetery where they were laid at rest
side by side In wide grave. Many
were the tears and expressions Of
sympathy for the family in their deep
sorrow.
The mothers hands we're frightfully
burned In her attempt to extinguish
her childrens' burning clothing. The
house was also fred by the explosion
and would have burned down had not
the flames been extinguished. While
William is living at this writing yet
his face, arms and legs are badly burned
and IL he RECEIVERS will always have a
badly SCARED face. Sadie was born
Dec. 5, 1898. Lulu was born Dec. so,
1896. They were both healthful and
fine girls and all lament their untimely
death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
A Free Coles Hot Blast.

The Keystone Hardware Co. will on
Saturday, October Sth, give away alb
solutely free, one of those celebrated
Sl7. 90 Coles Original Hot Blast stoves,
which can be seen in their window.
Don't fail to call and get ticket and
have chance OF getting one OF those
stoves for nothing. Remember 1t is
not necessary for you to make purchase
in order to get a ticket, as they are
given away free to everybody. Tickets
not given out to children.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the town council of the borough OF
Reynoldsville until Monday, the Goth
day OF September, A. d. 1904, at 400
p. m. for the sewering OF Jackson street
from present terminus, near Parochial
school, to the east side of Charles or
Eighth street. Plans and specifications
can be seen at the clerks office. The
council reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. JOHN G. SAVERS,
Attest President Of Council.
l.. ]. MCINTYRE,
Clerk of Council.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21

Madam May, the famous palmist,
most successful ever in Reynoldsville,
by special request can be consulted at
the Ross House "Wednesday, Sept, 2l, I
to 10 o'clock p. IN. Dollar readings half
price till A o'clock Thursday. Come
forenoon all who can't
Don't you miss the opportunity.
$l7.0O for nothing, II you hold the
lucky number which draws the Coles
Hot Blast stove at the Keystone Hard
ware store, Oct. 8th.
Go to keystone Hardware Co. for
Anchor Brand clover and timothy seed.
New fall neckwesr at Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Circus Has Come and Gone.

Sig. Sautelle's nine consolidated rail-
road shows exhibit at Reynoldsville on
Monday. There was a big parade in
the forenoon. The afternoon and eve
ming performances were we'll attended.
According to reports 1t was fairly
good circus, The gambling schemes
that travel with this show should not
be allowed in any town. 1t is estimated
that townspeople and others lost four
or five hundred dollars in patronizing
some OF the gambling schemes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
THE PEOPLE WHO IRE PASSING
TO .dND FRO.

Prof. Will L. Strauss left here yester-
day on trip to Johnsonburg and Kane.
He will be absent couple Of weeks.
VIM. Coping, who attended the
Knight Templar Concave In San Fran
cisco, CAL, returned home Saturday
morning.
l.. J. McEntire returned this a. m.
from trip TO San Francisco, CAL,
where he attended the Knight Templar
Conclaye.
Miss Anna Fillhart returned Monday
from trip TO Philadelphia, Pa, At
lantic City, N. j., Baltimore, Md, and
several other places.
VIM. Gelmix, OF Chambersburg, Pa,
general superintendent on construction
for the Pittsburg Bridge Co., was In
Reynoldsville the first OF this week.
Miss Emma London, of Big Run, Miss
Lizzie Torrance, OF Punxsutawney, and
Miss Mary Grear, Of Dubois, are guests
OF Mrs. ]. X. Johnston on Grant street
to day.
Miss Amy Reno. student In the
Women's College at Baltimore, Md,
who spent the summer vacation at her
home in this place, returned TO college
Monday.
Clyde Murray, Misses Eflle Milliren
and Nulu Neale went to Meadville Mon
day to attend Allegheny College. This
is the first term for Mr.. Murray and
Miss Neale.
Mrs. Anna Winslow and daughter,
Miss Ethlyn, will go to Dubois on noon
train to attend the wedding OF H. S.
Kerr and Miss Nellie Winslow at 6.30
p. m. to-day.
John Ward, sr., formerly of this
place, who has resided at East Brady,
Parker and Catfish since moving away
from Reynoldsville, moved back to this
place last week.
Miss Ellectta Carrier, Of Summer
vile, stopped at Reynoldsville Tuesday
on her way to Philadelphia to attend
the Women's Medical College. She
was the guest of Miss Coda King while
here.
Rev. j. A. Parsons, new pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, preached
Sunday morning and evening. He re-
turned to New Castle Monday to move
his family to Reynoldsville the latter
part Of this week.
Mrs. John A. Magee and daughter,
Miss Lulu, of Clarion, were guests OF
Mrs. r. H. Wilson the first OF this
week. They stopped off hors on their
way to Mechanicsburg, where Miss
Lulu will attend school.
II. B. Kline and wife, of Braeburn,
Pa, have been visiting the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Kline,
near this place. Mr.. Kline is passen-
ger brakeman on the River Division of
the B. g. A. V. Div. of p. II. II. and he
has been helping his father thresh to
keep his muscles in good order to help
lusty women on and of trains.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Picnic al Memorial Home.

On last Wednesday, Sept. 14th, the
members OF the w. II. G. and their
friends of this place with the members
OF the w. r. G. OF Brookville held a
most delightful picnic at the Memorial
Home. The tables fairly groaned
under their burden Of good things !;
when the dinner was announced the
inmates OF the Home were seated first
then the Corps and their friends
numbering in all one hundred and
twenty-five After doing ample justice
to the viands we were delightfully."-
entertained by Miss Emma d. Lemon,
superintendent Of the Home, in render
ing recitations and singing. Miss
Lemon will, in the near future, give an
entertainment in Reynoldsville for the
benefit of the Hospital attached to the
Home which is such a commendable
cause that it should be we'll patronized.
II more people would visit the Home
they would be more interested In its
welfare. SECRETARY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Married in Allegheny.

James o. Donaldson, bookkeeper for
the American Production Co. at this
place, and Miss Ruth p. Kifer we're
married at the home OF the brides
parents in Allegheny City on Thursday
evening, September Is, 1904. Mr..
Donaldson and bride arrived in Reyn-
oldsville Friday morning and have gone
to housekeeping on Grant street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Will Hold Reception.

The Epworth League will hold re-
ception for Rev. J. A, Parsons, new
pastor, aud family in the lecture room
OF the M. L. church next Tuesday even
ing, Sept. 27. All members Of the
church are invited.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
New fall shoes at Millirens.

Roosevelt or Parker, if elected, will
warm by a "Peninsular"- Hot Blast
stove. For sale at Reynoldsville Hard
ware Co. store.
School shoes at Millirens.
Go to Reynoldsville Hardware Co. for
clover and timothy seed. Prices away
down.
School suits at Millirens.
One of those magnificent Coles
Original Hot Blast stoves fSr nothing.
Just think OF 1t. Get a frde ticket at
the Keystone Hardware std Re.
New fall suits at Millire 5.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Fall Opening Monday, Sept. ae.

The Wooltex man will be at Mil
lirens the above date to take special
orders for suits and coats. Come and
look the line over.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Gold Trading Stamps

With each l0c purchase or over in
our big basement department. Bing-
Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Gold Trading Stamps

With each 10c purchase or over in
our big basement department. Bing-
Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
Gold Trading Stamps

With each purchase boots, shoes oil
rubber footwear. Bing-Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-09-21
New fall hats at Millirens

Ucantmatchem
Harmon's shoes.
See the new ribbons at Millirens.
See the now fancy vests at Millirens.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
VIM. ABSHAGEN.
A New Hotel.

There is tide in the affairs Of
men which, taken at the flood,
leads on to fortune. 2 Messrs.
R. I. and Isaac Scherek are firm
believers in this Shakespearean
dogma, and have exemplified their
faith by their works in the past.
and at present by a relentless re-
solve to build the much needed
hotel in Brookhayen. The brick
hasn't been laid yet; but Mr..
Richard Scherck informs us, with
all the assurance of mine host, +"
that the plans and specifications
have been drawn up by architects
Dibcll and Owens, of New Orleans.
and that work will begin on the
building June 1st. The site will
be the store of R. T. Scherck,
which building will be torn down
and its place usurped by the three
story brick hotel. 1t will occupy
Is feet front and 1870 feet deep and
will be built entirely of pressed
brick with glass front; the lob
bies will be tiled; twill be heated
by steam and all modern conven-
fences will be utilized in the con-
struction of the splendid building
which will cose between fifty and
sixty Thousand dollars. 1t is ex-
pected to be completed by Oct.
Is.
The Messrs. Scherck are to be-
congratulated upon hteir enter
prise, which will, undoubtedly, re-
suit in the towns benefit; and The
Leader wishes them the greatest
success.
We understand that Mr.. Louis
Montulle has given up the idea OF
building a new hotel in this city.
This leaves the way clear for the
Messrs. Scherck. who have pro-
jected plans, mention of Which
is made elsewhere in these col
DmnC
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
County Examinations.


The spring examinations for
teachers will be held as follows:
1st White, April 1st and End;
1st Colored, April 9Th and 9th;
End White, April 18th and 10Th;
End Colored, April 22nd and
23rd. Examinations will be held
at the Court House in Brookhaven
and work will begin on Friday
at 8 a. M, and on Saturdays at s
a. %.
The regular public summer
schools of the county will open
Monday April 4th.
EDGAR GREEN,
County Supt.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
Rev. Hicks Ellis Is ern,

Rev. Hicks Ellis is expected to
arrive next Monday to assist Pas
tor Crisler in a protracted meet
ing. Mr.. Ellis resided in this
city when his father was pastor of
the Methodist church; and, after
ward, married Miss Josie Deason,
whose virtues as a minister's wife
are extolled by every preacher in
the Mississippi conference who
knows her or her husband. Mr..
Ellis will be the guest of his sis
ter-in law, Mrs. A. Hurst, while
here, and will find cordial vel
come awaiting him from many
Brookhaven friends.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
10 the Public.

| We adopt this means Of advis-
ling yen that we have established
an Office in Brookhaven for the coll
lection Of local accounts. 1t is our
province to supply the wants of
| the busy merchant, farmer, law
yer and doctor who can i'll afford
Il ospare the time to present in per-
lson his current bills to tile very
busy and alert creditor, and it IS
our purpose by a method peculiar
lily our own (which we hope to
have copyrighted J to be more alert
than this too busy and very alert
creditor.
We collect for lawyers, doctors,
merchants and farmers, and COL
lect from farmers, merchant is,
doctors and by diurnal and noctur-
nal visitations, when we can, from
lawyers. The latter is not our
speciality however.
We deem it unnecessary to state
that we are both young men, born
and raised in, Brookhayen, and
from the range of our acquaint-
ance we can reach, unawares, the
forgetful and negligent creditors.
In launching our barque on life's
tempestnous ocean we solicit from
the generous public all claims for
collection not properly or legiti-
mately belonging to lawyers, and.
promise to give prompt and eff.
cient attention and speedy returns
of all business placed in our hands
for collection
Our Office is in room number /,
second floor st. Marco Building,
adjoining the law offices Of Bren-
nan & Hannah, where we can be
found from 8 o'clock a. m. to 6
O'Clock p. NJ. on and from this
date.
Very respectfully,
LUCICH & BRENNAN,
Proprietors, Brookhaven Collec-
ton Agency.
March IS, 1904.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
proper rrea1men. Of Pneumonia.

Pneumonia is too dangerous dis
ease for anyone to attempt to doctor
himself, although he may have the
proper remedies at hand. A physician
should always be called 1t should be
borne in mind, however, that pneumo-
MIA always results from cold or from
an attack of the grip, and that by Civ
ing characteristics Cough Remedy the
threatened attack of pneumonia may
be warded off. This remedy is also
nsed by physicians in the treatment of
pnt umonia with the best results. DR..
w. ]. Smith, of Landers, Ala, who is.
also a druggist, says of it: II have been
selling Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
and prescribing it in my practice for
the past six years. Iuse it in cases of
pneumonia aud have always gotten the
best results" Sold by c. e. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
LUCICH d BRENNAN,
Proprietors, Brookhaven Collec-
ton Agency.
March %, 1904.
Inhammatory Rheumatism Cured.

William Shaffer, brakeman of Dem
nison, Ohio, was confined to his bed
for several weeks with infiammatory
rheumatism. u used many remedies
he says. FINALLY sent to McCaws
drug store for abottle of Chamberlain
Pain Balm, at which time I was unable
to use hand or foot, and in one weeks
time was able to 20 to work as happy
as clam. For sale by G. e. Grafton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
A Severe Cold ror rhree Months.

The following letter from A. j. Nus
baum, of Batesville, Ind, tells its own
story. Isuffered for three months with
a severe cold. A druggist prepared m
some medicine, and a physician pre-
scribed for me, yet did not improve.
| then tried Foley's Honey and Tar,
and eight doses cured me. Refuse sub
stitutes. Sold by Price Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
Dangers Of Pneumonia.

A cold at this time if neglected is lii
able to cause you pneumonia Whichis SO
often fatal. and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened,
making them peculiarly susceptible to
the development of consumption. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar will stop the
cough, heal and strengthen the lungs
and prevent pneumonia. Sold by the
Price Drug Go,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-30
Children's Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. Joe McGrath, 237 q. 1st ST.,
Hutchinson, Kan, writes: q / have
given Billiards. Horehound Syrup to my
children for coughs and colds for the
past four years, and find it the best I
ever used Unlike many cough syr
ups, 1t contains no opium, but will
soothe and heal any disease Of the
throat or lungs quicker than any other
remedy. Csc, Soc and S1.00 at Price
Drug Co.