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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08

Twas the twenty.third of April at farm
house DER the way,
There the friends and neighbors gathered for
to celebrate the day;
For It was the golden wedding OF this dear
old man and wife.
Fifty years they'd lived together-iifty years
OF welded life.
The children all came from their homes to
greet the dear OLD bride
As she sat calmly and serene with father by
her side.
But one son he was absent 1T left vacant
The other dwells with Jesus, his home Is Just
up there.
Their four daughters they did hasten back
to the old homestead;
They felt 'twould be multitude that must
that day be fed
The friends commenced to gather one hun
dred yes ana more,
And they knew no lad with fishes and little
loaves In store.
many years ago;
His wife was little Hannah George, I'm sure
you'll want to know.
She was born in schuylkill county, in the
Then her parents left that county and came
out here to stay.
Now know you'll all feel anxious to know
when first they met
But that's little secret that haven't found
out yet.
The year ;yitt twas htty-seven when she became
But She never said word to me about her
single life.
Along In eighteen sixty he bought his home
so dear,
And when think it over he must be a pio-
neer.
His farm was then forest, trees grew up to
the door,
And they just lived in log house like the
people did OF yore.
They have twenty one grandchildren that
visit the homestead,
And three boys that are living, the oldest son
is dead.
Then there are the great grandchildren
there are three OF them to come;
That makes three generations when they all
get gathered home.
The children brought their best gifts-it was
gold % suit the day
And some friends they brought them presents
some silver gave away.
o, this day is one to treasure, fair nature
When they counted up their dollars they Just
numbered eighty-tive.
The morning hours had vanished, think
twas nearly three,
Their friends around them gathered this
wedding for TO see.
The parsOn was quite solemn, he spoke the
words with awe,
But every one that heard it knew it wouldn't
stand in law.
Pastor McEntire, as best man, stood by the
old groom's side,
While an old friend of the lady's placed her
self beside the bride.
They just stood within the doorway and the
words came waiting in;
The marriage was completed by their minis
ter, McMinn.
Fifty years ago in Brookvile Squire Smith
made them man and wife;
Every year has been as golden as their fifty
years of life;
And when this tie is severed and our Savior
calls, Come home"
There again they'll be united, standing up
before Gods throne.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION.
Travelled Life's Path Together for
Half Century,


On Tuesday of last week, April 23,
1907, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dickey, a
highly esteemed couple of Winslow
township, who have logged along in
the journey of life for fifty years to-
gether, celebrated their golden we'd
ding, and it was most delightful oc-
casion for the bride and groom of fifty
years ago and their kinsfolk and friends
who attended the fiftieth anniversary.
There were a large number Of people
present. At high noon with light
hearts and healthy appetites the guests,
numbering in all an even hundred.
surrounded tables on which was a
bountiful supply of everything the
most fastidious epicurean could desire.
After the dinner was disposed OF Rev.
R. G. McMinn, Methodist Episcopal
minister of Sykesville, performed the
golden wedding ceremony. Rev. j. G.
McEutire and wife, of Reynoldsville,
stood up" with Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey.
Some valuable presents were given,
including purse of over sS5 90 in gold
coins.
Jacob Dickey, brother, and Lavina
Dickey neice of Samuel Dickey, who
attended the wedding fifty years ago,
attended the golden wedding
Samuel Dickey was born in Bedford
Co, Pa, December 2S, 1884, and is now
In his 73rd year. Hi parents NOV d
to this section OF the then wilderness
when he was four years old and settled
in Paradise.
April %, 1857, he was unitC in mar
ria ge to Miss Hannah George, who has
shared his joys and sorrows, hardships
and comforts for a half century.
Mrs Dickey was born in Schuylkill
Co., Pa, October 30, 1895, and is now
in her 6Sth year.
Unto them was born eight children,
seven of whom are living and are as
follows Mrs. G. G. Painter, of Falls
Creek, Mrs. G. H. Welch, of Cross
Fork, Pa, Mrs, J r.. WEIGH, of Cross
Fork, Pa, Mrs. joseph Smell. of Yates
boro, Samuel Dickey. Jr., Of Pittshurg,
James FL Dickey, Of Yatesboro, Joseph
Dickey at home. They have eighteen
grandchildren and three great grand
children.
Mr.. Dickey was soldier during the
war between the north and south. He
is ever ready to help the sick and
needy. Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey have
been members of the Methodist Epis-
copal church over thirty years and
always ready to do their part in the
church work. This wedding anniver-
sary will ever b. remembered with
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
EVERY RHEUMATIC
INVITED TODAY
TO TEST URIC-O FREEi
7S-Cent Bottle Given Free To All
Who Apply

Ifthere are still any sufferers from Rheums-
tlsm In this county or wherever this paper
reaches. that have not yet tried the wonderful
Rheumatic Remedy Urico-O, we want them to
try II now at our expense. We firmly believe
that there 10 not case Of Rheumatism I'm the
world that will not yield to the wonderful effects
Of Uric-0, and we want to prove It to every
doubter beyond all possibility. The best way to
do this Is to give large trial bottle Of this
remedy outright to every suffer and let him test
and try II to his own satisfaction. II you or any
Of your family suffer from Rheumatism, no
matter what form, just cut this notice out of the
paper and send u together with your name and
address. also the name Of your druggist, to the
Smith Drug Co., Syracuse, N. Y, and they will
send you by return mall liberal trial package
FREQ Of oil expense. There is no reservation to
this offer. You take the remedy homo and use
It according to directions until thoroughly sat-
isned Of its merit.
We could not AFFORD to do this u We did not
know that after you are freed from this dreaded
disease that you will reconmend 10 10 all your
friends who have rheumatism. We know from
experience that personal recommendation from
one person 10 another IL the most valuable ad-
vertising, and that 10 the way we intend to &C.
quaint the world with Urio-O. Don't put on
writing because this offer win soon expire, and
then 10 will be too late. Do 10 to-day and start
yourself upon the highway to perfect health and
happiness. Send for Uric-O. no matter where
you live. II Is sold BY Druggists all over this
country. and we want you to have bottle free.
Urico o is sold and r. comm n,l..d IN
Res u'insvilic b, Siuk. Il F. i',ht Drug
Comp sus.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
Nobody Ever "at" London.

A case of irregularity occurs in a
cablegram that announces from New
York the residence Of a certain ac
cused person ''at London" You will
perceive at once the absurdity of those
words-"at London" A New Yorker
may want to get at London, but those
who live there live Sin London" And
it is one of the triumphs Of London
and language Though most irregular)
that no one is ever at London. You
can drop off "at" Paris on the way to
anywhere, and you may spend the win
ter "at" st. Petersburg or "at' New
York. You may change cars at Chi
cago. But there comes moment when
the English language gets irregular. Is
it when the fifth million is passed? Ne
Englishman was ever "at' London. 1t
would be as irregular as beinr at
Asia or "at" heaven -
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
The Father of West Point.

George Washington must be given
the credit of causing the first steps to
be taken toward the founding of ma
tional military academy. In 1894. while
serving his second term as president,
Washington succeeded in having con
gress create the grade of cadet in the
army. West Point was chosen as the
best army post at which cadets could
be trained, for the reason that it was
then the most important station Of the
artillersts and engineers. The cadets
OF those days did not pass entrance
examinations, and the standard of pro-
ficlency in studies did not amount to
the tenth part of what Is exacted now
adays. A smattering of engineering.
mathematics and artillery practice was
all that was deemed necessary. - St.
Nicholas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
lucknoW's Great Hall.

Connected with the Mohammedan
mosque at Lucknow, India, is the lar
gest room in the world without col
umns, being 1862 feet long, 81 feet wide
and 50 feet high. 1t was built during
the great famine In 1874 to supply
work for starving people. 1t is n
solid mass OF concrete of simple form
and still simpler construction. In It's
erection mold or framework of tim.
ber and brick several feet in thickness
was first made, which was then filed
with concrete. The concrete was nj
lowed about year to set and dry
when the mold was removed. AL
though the building has been standing
SO long, 1t is said to show no signs of
decay or deterioration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
OUR GLOBES CAPACITY.
The Time When the Earth viii Be
Fully Peopci

ruily reoP'ct.
Professor Ravensteln of the Royal
Geographical society estimates that
the fertile lands of the globe amount
to 2S.o00,000 square miles. the steppes
to 100000 and the deserts to 1.000,-
600.
Fixing POT persons TO the square mile
for fertile lands, ten for steppes and
one for deserts as the greatest popula-
tion that the earth could properly
nourlsh, the professor arrives Mt the
conclusion that when the number of
inhabitants reaches about 100000, 900
the earth will be peoplad 20 its full
capacity. At present Il contains some
what more than one-qunrter OF that
number.
If the rate of increase shown by the
latest census statistics should be uni
formly maintained, Professor Raven
stein shows that the globe would be
fully peopled about the year 2072 =
New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
Nails.

America has the honor of having
made the first cut nails, toward the
close Of the eighteenth century. Before
that nails were made by hand, and
their manufacture was household In
dustry. Cut nails are made by mn
chinery from plates rolled to the prop
er width and thickness. They may be
made of steel or of malleable iron.
Wire nails, though originally a French
invention, were brought to perfection
In the United States.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
The London Pit.

The pit we used to read about in
S.giish novels has almost disappeared
from the London theaters, surviving
mainly at the music halls. though much
abbreviated. The orchestra stalls have
sUpplanted 1t with their high charges
30 that the parquet appears quite
American. Back Of these stalls, in
what we should call the parquet cir
Gle, are the cheap seats forming the
modern pit High and low. rich and
poo. are thus brought directly in CON
trast.-Travel Magazine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
Rocks and SUNDAY.

All the animal world appears to
know q Sunday from week day.
There is tradition in Lancashire and
perhaps elsewhere that the rocks al
ways commence building on the first
Sunday in March. This has been fire.
quently verified by observation, and
the punctuality of the rocks might al
most claim to exceed the limits Of coin.
Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
The Apparent Reason,

"Wyndley doesn't play the cornet
any more, does he?"
No he thought he'd better give 1t
up"
bad for his lungs. eh?"
ut wasn't that. One of the neigh
bors shot two keys off the instrument
while he was playing it"-Clcveland
Plain Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
Intended to PAY.

The kindly old lady from the coun-
try had purchased a pair of gloves in a
department store.
CASH" shouted the saleslady.
MY land" exclaimed the old lady,
fumbling in her valise, "Ill give It to
you just as soon as I find my pocket
book"-Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
WlnDROM

Mrs. Sarah ], Windrom of Chicago,
esin of Zachary Taylor, twelfth
Resident of the United States, and
srandniece of Alexander Hamilton,
who signed the Declaration of indie.
pendence, says:
] ''Vinol is Godsend to old people
| am 76 years old, but have hearty
appetite, sleep soundly, and feel ac-
tive and well today, thanks to Vinol.
when | was young cod liver oil was
Nepsed in a greasy, unpalatable
"a, and 1t fairly gagged me to get
down. Vinol is entirely different,
very palatable and nourishing to i'm
2overished blood. 1t is the finest
mic and strength creator ever used
my life."
4 Vinol is a real cod liver prepara-
zion, from which the useless oil has
peer eliminated and tonic iron added.
Try Vinol on our guarantee.
Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
Necesssry Motion,

He-Look at that woman on the 9th
er side of the street waving her hands
about her head. Is she practicing
physical culture? She-Mercy. no!
She's describing her new hat 20 thu
other
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
A TroubIesome Future.

Nurse Bridget, come here and see a
French baby born in Dublin. Bridget
Poor little darlint! It's a great per-
plexity you1l be to yourself. I'm
thinkin', when you begin shpeakin'i--
Pinch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-05-08
IA Cinched IL

my boy, l like you, and want you
to marry my daughter, but have you
spoken to her mother about it7"
mo, SIR"
Then, to cinch it for you. I'll oppose
the match. h."-Denver Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

erosion CLARK.

II IA not an easy task for Man
ager Jules hurry TO find a role for
his clever star. crestnn Clark. that
would fit him 50 perfectly as did the
title role In Monsieur Beancaare- :.
In The Ragged Messenger" how
ever. which viii be the attraction At
the Duncan opera house tonight,
Manager Murry has secured a nota.
BILE 10 Monsieur Beau
caire." the character of John Nor.
ton, the clergyman. seemingly hav.
ing been written for Mr. Clark. The
Ragged Messenger" Ia a modern
emotional drama. telling the story
Of the ambitions. temptations and
triumphs Of one of Gods noblemen'
whose work In the slums Of New
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Star OigtSpcea

There are very few stars whose die.
lance Is ever approximately known
TO astronomers. Moreover, the DIFF.
ferent estimates OF the distances Of
these few vary by large amounts. The
nearest known star In Alpha" IN the
constellation Centaur. not visible
from the northern lands of the earth,
and n OF the next nearest Is the
little star In the northern c~onstella-
ton Cygnus. called "sl cygni." The
latest determination Of this star
makes Its distance fifty-three millions
Of millions OF miles. This In about
eighteen millions OF millions Of miles
less than the distance derived from
Prof. Halli's measurements Of some
Is years ago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
ouiek-Luneh Railroad Cars.

The Canadian Pacific railroad has
hit upon a new idea-a quick.lunch.
counter car. II Is analogous to the
ordinary railroad dining car. except
that there are no chairs or tables. the
space being mainly occupied with q
lunch counter rs feet In length, capa-
BILE Of accommodating so passengers
at a time. and equipped with a large
cooking range. There Ia also a cellar
"a somewhat unusual feature In q
railway train-whers refrigerated ar.
tieles Of diet viii be stored ready for
use. The novelty bids fair TO become
permanently popular.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

Boston ferns that have grown -
large and iuxuriant m 10 permit diyid.
Ing into smaller plants may have cut.
tings taken away from the roots with.
out damage to the plant. II carefully
done. II transplanted to the right
soil and kept under proper conditions
the cutting should root wen and devel-
op into a healthy plant.
A fern does not need hot and In
eessznt sunshine. Two Of the 1nest
Boston ferns known to the writer
spend the entire winter In windows
where scarcely q sunbeam falls.
though there In plenty VI light. A
little sun. however. does them no
harm and a moist atmosphere In 90.
sential.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Rainy-Day Closet.

Rainy days often mean trouble In
the household where there are plenty
OF children, and some one has sug-
gested that the mother OF such a
brood would do well TO provide herself
with a rainyday closet.
To 1t will find their way special
playthings reserved for state occas-
ions; pictures. scrapbooks. paste pots.
scissors, old magazines and paint
boxes. Anything. In fact, that a
provide indoor amusement. When
the rainy day comes round the closet
may be opened and a distribution OF
its blessings made.
Children delight In novelty, and
the very fact that there is a special
treat reserved for the days when the
sun doesn't shine will 20 a long way
toward alleyiating any disappointment
over the putting off Of out+of-door
games and pleasures.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

In the way Of dinner and luncheon
souvenirs there are now charming
little Dresden flower pots Of tiniest
size, containing perfect little china
flowers. These may be chosen In fac
simfle OF the actual flowers used on
the table.
They are OF the most fragile and
exquisite workmanship and have been
used by several hostesses OF original.
fly, serving the guests afterward az
charming additions to curio cab
inets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

s. i~suls- CaFleton says that he has
eaana plrt~d all arrangements for the
his ranch lear Santa Rosa. after slea4-
ranch and has sone home 10 interest
his father In the matter.
Mr. and Mrs, l. T. Trainer left fnr
the east Saturday afternoon. accom-.
panying their daughter. Miss Gladys,
Who GOe east 20 consult n specialis.
In her particular ease.
Mrs, c L. Hnbbeil and her sister.
Mrs. Emma Moxon. OF Detroit. Mich.
are In the city visiting their son
and nephew. Fred II. Hubbell. a,
sl4 Douglas avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Potato Rissoies (Freneh).

Mash and season the potatoes with
salt. white pepper and cayenne, mix
with them plenty of chopped parsley
and a tiny piece of minced onion.
Add sufficient yolks of eggs TO bind
the mixture together; roll 1t into
small balls and fry them In plenty OF
lard or butter yer a moderate fire. or
they will be too much Drowned before
they are done through.
Ham or any other kind OF meat fine,
~ minced may be substituted for the
herbs or added to them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
A CAPITAL Hint.

Put a pinch Of powdered borax In
the water In which you wash your
lettuce, and allow the latter TO steep
for half to three-Quarters OF an hour
In this solution: then either shake
them free of moisture In the salad
basket or break UP the lettuces, and
after well rinsing them. wipe each In.
dividual leaf clean. Sailed water
softens and willis the leaves; but
borax, while freeing them from ex.
traneous matter, leaves them quite
crisp and fresh.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

John Remsburg Is an expert in piano
tuning, repairing, etc. He Is just as
good as Mr.. Linney. Spend your money
at home and you will have a chance to
get 1t back. Leave orders at the
Knight-Locke Piano Co. lat Murray's'
or with Mrs. Kohn or Miss Laughlin.
2-1S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
70 Clean Black Straw HATH.

Make a polish with half an ounce
powdered black sealing wax and put
It In a bottle. add half q pint Of pure
alcohol: put In a warm place. shake
frequently. and when Of the consist.
cncy Of cream It win be ready for
U.s..
To clean the straw. brush all dust
out OF the hat and apply the polish,
beginning at center OF crown and
working round the straw.
Black chip, brush out dust and rub
on pure oil
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Chicago Livestock
Chicago Markets.

Chicago Markets.
Chicago, Feb. 11.-Wheat-May. 80
IA: July, 80 1865.
Corn-May. 46 So % "a: July, 46 81.
Oats-May. 40 "a; July, 81 3-S.
Pork-May, 1875: July, 1885.
Iard-May. 1910: July. 1912 Lao
1915.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Ranka hioh IN Science.

Prof Edward s. Morse. the we'll
known astronomer. IL an authority on
japanese art as well as Marian canals
as seen through Loveil's great teie-
scope. He has been a professor In the
imperial university At Toxic and Il
at present In charge Of japanese pot.
terry at tho Boston museum.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

MIR. J. Kelly, master mechanic at
Ration. made n tour OF inspection
over this division. and was very
much pleased with the appearance
OF everything.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

W. ]. Hurst, who was knocked from
the tank car of the paint outfit "
weeks ago and fractured both bones
in his wrist. Is able to be aroun1
and help a little with the work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Anqel PUDDING.

Cook together one pint OF milk. one.
half cup of sugar and one-half cup Of
-four. Cool and add four eggs, yolks
and whites separately beaten. Bake
In a shallow pudding dish about an
hour in a not very hot oven, or just
as you would bake an angel cake.
Serve hot OF cold with plain cream.
Melts In your mouth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11
Small Fortune Left 70 Yais.

BY the viii of the late Prof. James
NJ. Hoppin. OF Yale. Just filed. he leaves
besides many other beQeusts TO insti-
tu.ions 10000 TO the Yale art school.
to be used for the establishment Of a
professorship In architecture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-11

The Ladies' Guild will meet Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 at the home of
Mrs. Z. v. Long, Seventh and Col.
umbia streets.