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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
"QUEEN ESTHER" CRITIC.
Answer to the Criticism in "Volunteer"
on "Queen Esther

on "Queen Esther
EDITOR The START would like to
max few remarks las Bill Nye said)
regarding the critic who WROTE up
Queen Esther" in the Volunteer last
week. In the first place I think 1t was
entirely out of place to assume such
would-be professional attitude in criti-
cising the play. He could not have
written 1t any stronger II 1t had been
professional troupe.
He began by attacking the king about
his unkingly attitudes. The writer is
so ancient he could probably give us a
pointer on this subject. II the writer
Of that article has been 80 fortunate 10
his unlimited travels as to come in con-
tact with the distinguished heads OF the
existing monarchies the one so rudely
criticised would write his gratitude on
the tabernacles of his memory II he
would condescend to give instruction In
the attitudes which king should AS
sumo.
Regarding Queen Esther | would say
the writer was thinking of some Joan of
Arc instead of the loving timid queen
driven against her will and inclination
into the presence d the king. would
suggest course of study In the book OF
Esther this winter. | think he could
profit thereby.
Regarding Dr. King he always did
dislike to be soft soaped and the COM
ment on the DR.. was the softest thing
(barring the critics brain) Of the entire
criticism.
One OF the best characters Miss Cole
mani was omitted altogether, but prob
ably the writer was 80 blinded by her
prophetic entrance and singing that he
was lost iu contemplation OF his own
| downfall.
The most asinine of all is his final
spasm when he says specialties ought to
have been introduced between acts.
imagined could feel the bones OF Hamar
turning over in the grave while | was
reading that. think every fair minded
person will agree with me when [ say
when play OF that character is present.
ed nothing should be introduced which
would spoil the effect from one scene to
another. If anything is used it is some
music to be played that will bridge or
carry the audience from one act to an
other.
Hoping this will kill any germs of
parodic criticism remain.
A Champion OF Suppressed Merit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Council Meeting.

The regular meeting of the town
council was held December 4. President
Neale in the chair and all members
present. Minutes of previous meeting
read and approved.
Tax Collector Coping reported
s240 88 taxes collected since last meet
ing.
Chief Burgess Gourley reported re-
ceipts for fines, licenses, &C., for August,
September and November to be S9S. so.
The finance committee was instructed
to look after the collections for tapping
sewer on Main and the collection for
sewer In east Jackson street.
Bills for labor, water, ETC., amounting
to 1905 .02 were ordered paid.
The matter for license for opera
house, skating rink, &C., was referred
to the ordinance committee.
The matter of connecting Park
Theatre sewer with Main street sewer
was referred to sewer committee.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Sunday School Officers.

Wednesday evening of last week the
following officers were elected In the
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school to
serve during 1907 Superintendent,
Philip Koehler; assistant, w. B.
Stauffer: treasurer, DR.. L. L. Means:
Secretary, Wm. Burge, Jr.; assistant
sec., Garfield Harries; second asst. sec.,
Alex. Gillespie; organist, Arthur
Tyson; asst. organlst, Miss Mary
Parsons: chorister, Arthur Hsskins; H.
brarian, Fred McEntire.
Superintendent primary department,
G. A. Stephenson; assistant supt., Mrs.
W.C.Mealing; secretary, George White:
organist, Miss Caroline Robinson;
assistant organist, Miss Pearl Barrett;
chorister, Mrs. W. c, Mealing.
Superintendent of home department,
Mrs. E G., Sensor: assistant supt., Mrs.
Ira S. Smith; superintendent cradle
roll, Mrs. w. G. Mealing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Crowded With Advertising.

Every page Of THE STAR is crowded
with advertising this week on account
of the holiday season, and people who
want to buy Christmas presents should
read these advertisements. Millren
Bros, Bing Stoke Co., Shick & Wagner,
w. FL. Bell and Ed. Gooder have large
advertisements, but there are number
Of smaller advertisements on every page
of this issue. Read the advertisements
and see the bargains that are being
offered In almost every line OF goods
On account of the advertising rush
this week The STAR does not contain
the usual amount OF reading matter,
but we hope our readers will not
complain II one or two issues before the
holidays are crowded with advertise
ments. These advertisements will be
interesting reading matter for shoppers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Fell Down Elevator.

William FL. McAninch, a prominent
resident of Brookville, was instantly
killed by falling down an elevator shalt
at George l.. Reeds Touring mill at
New Bethlehem last Friday afternoon.
No person seems to know how the
accident happened, as no one saw him
fall. He was on the the third floor
alone working on the elevator shaft
His lifeless body was found at bottom of
the shaft, head crushed and neck brok-
EN-. His body was brought to Brook
vile Saturday for interment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Union Gospel Meetings.

AT the meeting of the executive CON-
mittee Monday evening it was decided
to hold the union gospel meetings in
the M. E. church next month.
Cottage prayer meetings are being
held every Tuesday evening and will be
continued until the gospel meetings be-
gin, Jan. IA. There we're ten co .tage
prayer meetings held last night. Com
mittees have been appointed to take
the religious census OF Reynoldsville
this week.
The prospects are good for success
full union meeting next month under
the directions of Rcv. A. J. Smith,
evangelist from New York city, and
Prof. Chester F. Harris, OF Cleveland,
Ohio.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Quarterly Meeting.

The first quarterly meeting service OF
this conference year will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church in this
place this week, beginning with a
sermon by Presiding Elder A. II. Rich,
d. D., this evening, followed by
quarterly conference. Love feast at
10 30 a. m Sunday, followed by sacra-
ment Of the the Lords Supper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12

The game OF basket ball at the Park
Theatre last night between the Ath-
letic Association team of Reynolds
Vile and Weedville team was some
what one.sided. The score was "A to
in favor Of the Reynoldsville team.
The Weedville boys were out of their
Don't miss the cut prices in holiday
goods at A. Katzen's. The place TO ret
bargains IN buying Christmas presents
A movement has been started in the
State to have law passed by the next
legislature fixing the number Of school
directors in boroughs and townships
at five instead of six. 1t is claimed
that such law would do away with
deadlocks so often occurring on school
boards.
Go to Longs Bargain store in Gen.
tennial hall building for Christmas
goods, chinaware, dolls, drums and
toys Of all kinds.
The finest doll display in this city is
at Breakey's.
Jersey CATERS for Xmas at Millirens.
Bracelets are the most popular piece
Of Jewelry worn today. We have a
large line, all new styles, come and get
prices. G. F. Hoffman, the Jeweler.
Just the present you are looking for
at Breakey's.
Sweaters for Xmas at Millirens.
A full line Of holiday postals at the
Union Bargain store.
Fancy umbrellas for Xmas-Millirens
Hallock's perfume for Xmas at Mil
lirens
Pajamas for Xmas at Millirens.
Largest line Of toys aud prices away
down at Breakey's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Oceans OF kerchiefs at Millirens.

The Citizens National Bank limit
their investments to securities of the
most substantial kind; such as are
easily converted into cash, free from
speculative influences.
Everything going at cost at Daley &
Loidold's this week.
Go to Longs Bargain store in Gen.
tennial hall building for Christmas
goods, chinaware, dolls, drums and toys
of all kinds.
Cut glass and fine china. Come and
see our line before making your Christ
mas selection. G. F. Hoffman, The
Jeweler.
First class overcoats for men, boys
and children at a bargain at A. Katzen's.
Opera shawls for Xmas at Millirens.
Christmas is coming and Santa Claus
headquarters is at Breakey's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Personality in Moving Pictures.

There is just as much character in
moving pictures as in personality. You
cannot hide it. 1t is irrepressible. 1t
is this sterling character--the real
merit-that has made Lyman H. Howe's
Lifeorama the most successful amuse-
ment institution in America to-day.
Acting on the conviction that the public
las been surfeited and bored by senseless
and indifferently projected pictures
with no set purpose, MIR. Howe has
given his Lifeorama a character all its
own. Believing the public want an
entertainment OF an elevating character
he has supplied it. In the new
program, more than ever, he gives his
audience scenes which not one in q
thousand had ever seen before. 1t
teens with many novelties and real
sensations. 1t viii be presented in
Centennial Hall tomorrow evening,
Thursday, Dec. 13. Prices % and 35
cents. Reserved seat ticket on sale at
Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Teachers Institute.

The annual teachers institute will be
held in the Belyedere opera house at
Brookville the week of December II.
The talent secured is from our bestIin-
structors, celebrated lecturers, leading
public men and most popular entertain
ers. The opening session, Monday Dec.
II, at Las ,p. m. gives promise OF I'M
usual merit. DIR. Maurice Penfield
Fixes will discuss twentieth Century
Opportunities" DR.. S. d. Fess will
lecture on "The Swords OF Grant and
Lee."
Monday evening debate between Hon.
Charles II. Grosenor, OF Ohio, and Hon.
Champ Clark, of Missouri. Subject:
Republicanism vs., Democracy. Hon.
John W. Reed, Charles Corbett, Esq,
and Rev. d. A. Platt judges.
Tuesday evening, lecture weighed
in the Balances" by Ralph Parlette-
bumorist. ''Ralph Parle'te is one OF
the brightest, wittiest and most enter
tanning men on the American platform. i"
Evansville, Ind. Tribune.
Wednesday evening, lecture "The
Modern Babylon by DR.. S. Parkes Cad
man, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Many say DR..
Cadman is better lecturer than DR..
Hills or DR.. Gunsaulus. 1T is not too
much tn saw that this is one OF the finest
pieces of oratory extant."-New York
Tribune.
Thursday evening The Dunbar Com
pany. This will be the most popular
entertainment ever given before our in
stitute. A first class male quartette,
an instrumental trio, 'cellist Of na-
tional reputation, and peal Of one hum
dred and twenty hand bells.
Excursion orders may be obtained
from the county superintendent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
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A Little OF everything.

Howe's moving pictures tomorrow
evening.
This is the last week of public school
until after the holidays.
Meeting of the state Grange is being
held in Dubois this week
Miss Maude Deter fell last night and
broke her right collar bone.
Teachers county institute will be
held in Brookville next week.
The L. G. B. A. will hold a social
Dec 1S in the P. O. S. of A. hall.
]. Owen Edelblute, proprietor of the
National Hotel, has new automobile.
1t is reported that Prof. Kinney and
son will start blueing factory at this
place.
Fred Barlow had his right hand bad
ly injured while at work at the glass
plant last week.
G. B. Mckee, drayman, has been un-
able to work for three or four days on
account of very sore hand.
Rev. DR.. A. J. Meek, of this place,
will preach in the Baptist church In
Ridgway next Sunday morning and
evening.
Lyman Howe moving pictures at
Centennial hall tomorrow evening.
Tickets on sale at Stoke g. Feicht Drug
Co. store.
Raymond, the great magician. See
clippings at Stokes drug store Of what
the press of other places have to say
about him.
@. M. Miller, OF Hamilton, has
bought an interest in the Henry gro
Gerry store and the name Of firm now is
Henry & Miller.
DIR. A. r. Rich, presiding elder of
Clarion district, will preach in the M.
E. church at this place tonight, We'd
nesday, December IL.
The Paradise Telephone Company has
its poles set into the borough line where
connections will be made with the Sum-
merville Telephone Co. line.
An application for rehearing in
the matter OF the incorporation OF
Sykesville into borough has been
made to the Jefferson County court.
The ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church will hold market In Lidle's
store next Saturday afternoon and even
ing. Home made bread, pies, cakes,
etc., for sale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
"Quincy Adams Sawyer" Repeating its
Success.

The phenomenal success OF the book
play, Quincy Adams Sawyer" is
repeating itself again this season when
crowded houses greats its every appear
ance. This popularity is attributed to
the preceding fame OF the book that
extended from ocean to ocean, and that
the play is in itself the most genuine
piece OF rural life ever given TO lovers OF
bucolic drama.
The simple, pure charm Of the book is
distinctly preserved In the play. The
characters are drawn 80 close to life
that 1t requires an effort to be convinced
that they are not real. They are just
types as are found In every New England
village and portrayed by actors who are
in perfect sympathy with their roles.
In fact, 1t is case of human nature
appealing to human nature.
Another thing that people evidently
appreciate is not having their pleasure
Of the artistic simpleness Of the play
marred by mawkish scenes and sloshy
incidents. The amusing scenes-and
those are what the play is made up OF
mainly contain just wholesome, good
nature, compelling laugh after laugh,
and the sentimental parts consist OF that
kind OF refined pathos that plays upon
the heart strings with no discordsnt
note.
The company representing this beau
tiful play carries with it all the equip
ments including four large sets OF
scenery, built especially for the produc-
tion; all the lighting effects and all the
properties. Theatre goers are looking
forward to the treat In store for them
when the play comes here on Jan. "a,
1907, Thursday, at the Park Theatre.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Overcoats for Xmas at Millirens.

Overcoats for Xmas at Millirens.
Everything going at cost at Daley &
Loidold's this week.
Oceans OF kerchiefs for Xmas at Mil.
lirens.
Fancy vests for Xmas at Millirens.
Waterhouse Xmas neckwear at Mil
lirens.
We have large assortment Of UNI
brellas with detachable handles. En-
grayed free. G. F. Hoffman, The
Jeweler.
There icomfort and satisfaction in
having your money with the Citizens
National Bank, an institution OF un-
questioned reliability.
Fancy silk mufflers for Xmas at Mil
lirens.
Cut prices on toys and all holiday
goods at A. Katzen's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
PARTIAL LIST OF JURORS.
Drawn From this Section for January
Term of Court.

Drawn From this Section for January
Term of Court.
Below we publish the list Of junors
drawn from Reynoldsville, West Reyn-
oldsville, McCalmont, Henderson, Pine
creek, Winslow and Washington town
ships for January term OF court, begin
ming January IA. 1907:
GRAND JURORS, JAN. IA.
oldsville-George Harris, o. D.
O'Dell, l. M. Swartz, Michael s.
Skehan, Jos. Wildauer and George
Mitchell.
McCalmont twp.-William Walker,
Jas. Hamilton, Sr.
Winslow twp.-F. j. Goodrich.
PETIT JURORS, JAN. ID.
Reynoldsville-John S. Foust.
West oldsville-Wm. Braden-
baugh.
McCalmont twp.-Charles Lennox,
Sr., Thomas Snell
Henderson twp. G. Anthony,
Nathan Peoples, Geo. w. Barr.
Winslow twp.-Wm. Waugerman,
W. M. Morton Orrie Hutchinson.
Washington twp.-Jacob Ames, d.
W. FL. Kearney David Moore, j. s.
Daugherty.
Pinecreek twp.-W. Il Cable.
TRAVERSE JURORS, JAN. 2S
Rey Observation-Disclosures Burns, Isaac
Kerr, Richard Bone.
West Reynoldsville-W. A. Leech.
McCalmont twp-Robert Schilling,
John Pomroy.
Winslow twp.-A. A, Stwart, Ed.
Hills.
Washington twp.-John Moore, I.
Fl. Stevenson, Andrew Hunter, G. @.
Gracey.
Pinecreek twp.-Albert Mahney.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Home Team Won Game.

In the game OF basket ball at the
Park Theatre last Wednesday evening
between the Reynoldsville and Indiana
high school teams, the former team
won by score of 23 to 9. The Indiana
boys were little to slow to defeat the
home team.
In the preliminary game between the
Reynoldsville high school reserve team
and Falls Creek high school team be-
fore the Indiana and Reynoldsville
game, the score was 1910, neither team
winning.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
MURDER AT HELvETIA.
Reynoldsville Young Man Shot Nine
Year-Old Boy Sunday.

Joseph Lichtner, Slav of Reynolds
Vile, shot ard instantly killed John e.
Pine, nine-year-old son Of William
Pine, of Helvetia, Sunday. The ball
pierced the lads brain. There are sew
eral reports concerning the awful crime,
but it seems to have been cold blooded
murder. Lichtner, who is only nine
teen years old, has not been apprehend.
ed yet, although q number OF State
police have been looking for him since
Sunday. 1t was thought the young
man would come to home of his parents
in this place, but he has kept clear OF
Reynoldsvile 30 far. The crime was
committed 10 Clearfeld county
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Large Line of Watches.

We have the largest line Of watches
that We have ever offered to Christmas
shoppers. Our prices are low, but we
do not have cheap trashy watch: all
are good reliable makes, fully guar
anteed. II you can use watch for
Christmas come in and look at our stock
and get prices. Everything new but
the place and the man. G. F. Hoffman,
the Jeweler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the First National Bank
of Reynoldsville, Pa, for the election
of directors for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before it, will
be held in the Banking Room on Tues
day, January Sth, 1907, a 3.00p. m.
X. c. SCHUoKERs, Cashier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Won Another Game,

The Reynoldsvile high school basket
ball team went over to Cleariield Fri
day and defeated the Clearfield high
school team in game Friday night.
Score 35 to 8. Blair and Law Sykes,
Bert Hoffman, Eugene Murray and
John Thornton played against the
Clearfeld team. Prof. Marsh and Alex
Gillespie accompanied the Reynolds
vile team as substitutes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12


Fred. j. Austin, who resided in Alle-
gheny City few months, has moved
back to Reynoldsville.
DR.. L. L. Means entertained his M.
E. Sunday school class at his home on
Hill street Tuesday evening of last
week. Games we're played and refresh
ments served.
An Italian who shot revolver off In
West Reynoldsville Sunday afternoon
and then came over into this. thorough
was arrested for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct.
Edward Gray had two fingers of his
right hand smashed several days ago
by fellow workman accidently hitting
his hand with sledge when his hand
was on top of post.
Albert E. Koch, of Brookville, and
Miss Bessie L. Mowery, of Emerickville,
were married by Rev. ]. A. Parsons at
the M. E. parsonage in Reynoldsville
on Thursday, Dec. 6, 1906.
Lyman II. Howe's moving picture
show in Centennial hall Thursday
evening OF this week, Dec. 13, under
the auspices of the Brotherhood of st.
Paul Sunday school class of the M. E.
church.
Mrs. George Bliss had her right arm
badly injured Monday by having it
punctured with lead pencil and part
of pencil broke off in her arm. A
doctor had to remove the piece Of
pencil.
There was fellow arrested by Chief
of-Police Adelsperger and sent TO
county Jail Monday At request Of
Chief Adelsperger, for good reasons,
particulars of the case will not be
published this week.
Rev. G. A. Wilson. pastog of the
Ridgway Baptist church, who has been
assisting Rev. j. Booth in special meet
ings at Curwensville, will preach in the
Reynoldsville Baptist church next Sum
day morning and evening.
The Women's Mission Circle Of the
Baptist church will hold a meeting
at home of DIR. Inn H. Murray on
Thursday evening Of this week. Last
meeting of this year. All members
and friends requested to attend.
William Wright, colored chap, who
is in the county Jail at Brookville for
stabbing bell boy at Hotel Pantall in
Punxsutawney week before last, is
wanted in Erie county Tor numbering q
foreigner at Erie some time ago.
Captain A. M. Wadding, OF Brook
vile, former citizen Of this place, was
in town several hours yesterday. Capt
Wadding inspected the S. Of v. Camp
at Dubois Monday night and came down
to this place on trolley Tuesday fore
noon to see old time friends.
Special Christmas exercise by pupils
OF the primary ard intermediate grades
of the public school will be given in
Assembly hall at 200 p. m. Friday
Everybody cordially invited to attend
A good program has BEEN prepaaed.
John and Madge Henry, the young
violinists will play.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Gard Of Thanks.

The Epworth League wishes to thank
all those who took part in the csntata
"Queen Esther" especially ]. A. Blay-
don, Arthur H. Haskins and j. w. Kel-
Ter, for making it success.
MEMBERS OF LEAGUE.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Masonic Officers.

John M. Reed Lodge No. $50, F. & A.
NJ, elected the following officers last
evening; W. NJ, G. c. Strouse; S. W.,
S. B. Long;J. W., b. F. Lavo; Treas,
Il. c. Deible; Sec., L.. ]. McEntire;
Trustees, L. G. Idle, G. A. Herple, r.
Smith, Representative Grand Lodge,
W. r. Reed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
, LOOKING FOR NEW LOCATION.
Proposition Will be Presented to Reyn-
oldsyille People Soon.

Proposition Will be Presented to Reyn-
oldsyllle People Soon.
Pittsburg Pa, Dec. s, 1906.
Mr.. W. w. Wiley,
Reynoldsville, Pa.
Dear Sir
Not hearing from you recently, we
write asking how soon your people will
be ready to consider proposition from
our company?
We are anxious to get the matter OF
a location for our manufacturing plant
decided upon without delay, as we must
arrange to supply our early spring
trade, hence you can see that we must
decide upon location very soon.
Our president, Mr.. II. W. Case. after
visiting you gave favorable re-
port OF your town, and we feel like TAX
ing no other place under consideration
until we know what your people are
going to do.
We have offers from many towns, but
they are held over tor the present. II
your people are interested In good
manufacturing industry located In their
town, we will issue prospectus ready
for distribution, soon after Christmas,
giving full and detailed information of
our line tf manufactures, and future
prospects and possibilities.
The above is a letter received by W.
W. Wiley. 1t is stock proposition
and by each business man and real
estate holder subscribing small
amount of stock we will be able to se-
cure thriving industry.
The amount you subscribe will benefit
your business, not injnre your property,
and will be the means Of making Reyn-
oldsville prominent as a manufacturing
centre.
1t is true we have elegent facilities
and natural advantages for manufact-
uring purposes, but we must offer In
ducements in other ways as many towns
have the same advantages as we have
and they are offering inducements.
Mr.. Wiley has advised this firm to
issue their prospectus and proposition
and it is the duty Of every person in
terested in the welfare of Reynoldsville
to appoint himself committee of one
to see that this industry is located'here.
Let us all say that we are going to
make Reynoldsville a great manufact-
ing town, one that will be known
throughout the country as one.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-12-12
Williamsport Commercial College.

Bookkeeping, shorthand, typewrit-
ing, English branches. Winter term
begins January End. % students ac-
cepted positions during November.
Trial lessons and catalogue free.
F r. HEALEY, proprietor.