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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
"settine the River on Fire."

In old English times, when each
family was obliged to sift its own -four. !
1t sometimes happened that an ener-'
getic man would turn his sieve so rap
idly as to cause it to catch fire. The
style Of sieve used in those days was
called "temse," and 1t became a cus-i
tomary saying that lazy man would
never set the tense on fire. Now, III
happens that the name Of the river,
Thames is pronounced like the name
Of this old flour sieve, and after many.
years, when the old fashioned tense
was forgotten, 1t was thought that set
ting the tense on fire meant setting
the river on fire, and that is why to-
day we say that stupid person Will
never set the river on fire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
A DOGS CLUB.
Eondon's Luxurious Resort For Aristo-
cratic Canine Pets.

SdHlHe TctS.
London is the only city I'm the world
boasting a dogs club. The club is in a
pleasant suit of rooms near the Troca-
dero and close to Regent street. Hand
some rugs cover the floors, the win
dows are veiled i'm lace and silk, and
luxurious sofas are ranged against the
walls, while profusion of soft pill
lows are scattered about for the COM
fort of aristocratic dogs who prefer
the floor for nap. Dainty satin lined
wicker baskets are provided for the
smaller pets. The membership fee Is
half sovereign, but this does not in
clude meals, baths or tips to the at
tendants.
Ladies going shopping or to the thea
ter leave their pugs and poodles at the
club and give the attendant in CHARGE
at the time a few shillings for looking
after It, but If the dog is fed half a.
crown is charged. This pays for NUT
ton chop and milk. A whole crown
provides the little animal with minced
chicken. For half sovereign Fido Isl
bathed, brushed and perfumed, and II
he is a French poodle his hair is care,
fully curled. A veterinary is attached
to the club to see that only dogs I'M
perfect health are admitted, all sick
members being quarantined in a sepa-'
rate room. Blankets, boots, collars,
harness, soaps and brushes and all the
accessories Of fashionable dogs toi-
let as well as dog medicines are sold att
the club.-New York Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Had Poor Siqht.

New Boy (rather inquisitive)-What
did the other lad leave for, sir?
Master-For having defective eye
sight at times, my boy.
New Boy-Why, sir, 1 have seen him
since. Apparently, then, his eyesight
was all right. 1t seems rather curious,
sir.
Master-Well, my boy, at various
times when taking money from Gus
toners he could not see the till.-Lon-
don Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Friendly Advice.

A very matter Of fact Scotchwoman
called to see neighbor, an elderly
woman, who had been ailing for some
time.
"And how do you find yourself to-
day, Janet?" was the greeting.
"Ah, Martha, I'm very bad. This
cold, damp weather II be the end of
me. I'll be dead woman before very
long,"
"Hoots, toots, woman! You've been
saying that any time these last twenty
years. I've no patience with you. I'll
tell you what it is. You want firm
ness Of mind. Fix a day for your dy-
ing-and stick to It."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Iime to Stop.

Mrs. Benham-Henry, I am more
than glad that you don't drink now,
but how did you come to leave off?
Benham-You remember the last time
your mother was here? Mrs. Benham
Yes. Benham-Well, one night while
she was here I came home In pretty
bad shape and saw three of her. That
settled 1t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Not His Fault.

Dad-Johnnie, your teacher tells mel
that you are at the foot Of your GLASS;
How's that? Johnnie-That amt my
fault, dad. They've taken Tommy Tuft
out and sent him to reform SCHOOL,
Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Better Left unsaid.

Caller = So sorry to hear Of your,
motor accident. Enthusiastic Motor
ist-Oh. thanks! It's nothing. Ex7
pect to live through many more. Call
er-0h. I trust notELondQn Tit8ifnrz 4
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30

Sunday
J. W. Sykes was in Clearield a day
last week.
L. d. Kleinhans went to Confer
Monday to WORK.
Miss Sadie Hartman visited In
Clarion last week.
n. T. Peters and wife visited in
Clearfield last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. O'Dell spent
Christmas in Dubois.
Mrs. E. A. Gourley visited in PUNK
sutawney last week.
Ed Reynolds was in Pittsburgh a
couple OF days last week.
r Squire S, G. Anstin and wife spent
Christmas in Clearfeld.
Will A. Reynolds, Of Warren, is a
visitor in town this week.
John Friel, of Catfish, Pa, spent
Christmas in Reynoldsville.
Miss Bertha Thomas, of Shamokin,
visited in town the past week.
Edward Bird and wife, Of Clearfeld,
we're visitors in town last week.
Mrs. P. G. Burkhart visited her
mother at Corsica the past week.
W. Harry Thompson was in Brook
Vile this week visiting his father.
Mrs. L. M. Harris spent Christmas
at home of her parents in Clear6eld.
Miss Marie Altman went to Scott
dale, Pa, Monday to visit her sister.
Frank o. Anderson visited his
mother in Pittsburgh the past week.
Percy Parsons, of Meadville, is the
guest of-Fred McEntire in this place,
L. M. Harris, OF Pittsburgh, visited
) at home OF his parents the past week.
W. A. Thompson and wife spent
Christmas with a daughter at Coal Glen.
John M. Coleman, Of Iselin, visited
his parents in this place the past week.
Marion Fergus, OF Kennerdell visited
her grandparents in this place last
week.
Merrill McEntire and Miss Alice
Fagley visited in Clarion county last
week.
Cleveland Roller, of Elmirs, N. Y,
visited his mother in this place the past
week.
Charles Hirst and wife, OF Indiana,
spent Christmas with klnsfolk In this
place.
A. F. Yost, who worked at New Ken
sington three months, has returned
home.
William Northey and wife, of Du-
Bois, spent Christmas in town with
kinsfolk.
Misses Dorothy and Florence Elliott
visited in Brookville couple of days
last week.
Miss Lucille Mitchell. visited in
Brookville Monday and Tuesday Of
this week.
August Benson, of Pittsburg, visited
his parents in West Reynoldsville over
Christmas.
DR.. Harry P. Thompson and wife,
of Brookville, were visitors in town
Christmas.
James Muir, of Pittsburg, spent
Christmas at home of his parents on
Hill street.
Miss Elberta Douthit spent Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. Leaster, at
Falls Greek.
Arthur Barclay, Of Kane, spent
several days at home of his parents
in this place.
Harry G. Herpel, of Monessen, spent
several days of the past week at home
of his parents.
Gearing Barclay, Of Plumville, visited
his parents In this place several days
the past week.
Miss Sabina Jones, of Pittsburgh,
visited her mother on Worth street
the past week.
JohnL. Fink and family, OF Homer
City, were visitors in town during the
Christmas time.
Miss Nellie Montgomery, of Pitts
burgh, is visiting her parents in West
Reynoldsville.
Grace Smith, of Brookville, visited
her grandfather, ]. A. Myers, in this
place last week.
Maurice Dickey, Of Erie, came to
home OF his parents last week to spend
the holiday season.
Mrs. Nelson Goodhile, Of Erie, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Jen-
nings, in this place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30

We are glad to see almost every
pupil Of the high school back in their
accustomed places, after the two weeks
vacation which every one seems to have
enjoyed highly. We are now hoping
for short vacation on New Years.
Farewell to 1908.
The date for lecture by Senator Dol
liver has been fixed for Feb. 25.
= Miss Lenkerd visited our schools Mon
day.
The following members Of class OF '0S
visited our school Monday: Miss Lucy
Carl, Messrs. Eugene Murray, Alexan-
der Gillespie, William Hill, Fred Her.
pei. Mr.. Murray and Mr.. Gillespie
each gave US fine address in the chapel
| exercises.
Children residing in the borough of
Reynoldsville becoming of school age
before the close of present school year,
may be admitted to the public schools
OF the borough for the remainder of the
the term at any time up to January
5, 1909.
Miss Florence Parrish visited our
school Monday afternoon.
All lessons were we'll prepared on
Monday. {? p @ O ""
Everybody is patiently waiting for
the mid-term exams
The faculty made new schedule for
the high school classes.
The r. h. S. was very much pleased
with visit from Mr.. Stanley Bright
Monday morning. He attended the
chapel exercises and delivered an in
teresting talk to the pupils and spent
the remainder Of the day in the class
rooms.
We're back again and that's no joke,
| For the Juniors are ready to put on the yoke
But Of course ell Will be dig and cram,
For In two weeks comes the mid-term exam.
| Another year almost ticked off the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30

WindmiIIs.
Windmills were invented and used
By the saracens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30

Another year almost ticked of the
calondnr.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Reyno1dsville

Has modern schools and churches, paved
streets. water, gas and electric accommoda-
tions, convenient trolley service. high and
healthful location, varied employment for
labor and many other residential advantages.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
High School
Bulletin

Editor-in-Chief, CELIA YOST
Senior Reporter, FONDA KING
Junior Reporter JANE SMITH
Soph. Reporter, HAZEL HOFFMAN
Fresh. Rep. GUY PoSTLETHwAITE
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-30
Reynoldsvil1e

Offers exceptional advantages for 'the loca-
tion OF new industries Free factory sites.
cheap and abundant fuel, direct shipping
facilities and low freight rates and plentiful
supply Of laborers.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

dealers to sell town lots, and when the lots are sold no more will be heard of the contest. "
 Now it is possible that the Riverside paper was misled- for a purpose but the Imperial Standard knew very well when it reprinted the stuff that it misrepresented the attitude of the District Attorney, the decis- ion of Judge Cole and the rela- tions between the boards of supervisors of the two counties. The Standard would not venture to make such absurdly untrue statements on it's own responsi- bility.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
BUSINESS MEN COMING
Los Angeles Excursion to Imperial
 Valley Win Be The Real Thing

An excursion of the represent ative business men of Los Angeles to Imperial Valley is being arranged by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for a date early in February. 1t is understood that the party will be limited to one hundred, and that only heads of business concerns and members of firms will be requested to join it. This is not to be a semi-vacation trip for clerks and representatives" who can be spared from the offices.
 Imperial Valley towns are making preparations to enterss tain the visitors and show them what is being done in this land of marvels. The party will be in Fl Centro two nights, and it is proposed to make those nights memorable. Details of schedule and of entertainments are being worked out.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

Edison Monographs and Records. Teller, the Singer agent, Imperial, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
HIGH-PRICED CROPS

Concerning the experiments successfully inaugurated in Im- perial Valley in the growing of cotton, oranges and other semi tropical products, the San Diego Union says:
 "One of the most hopeful signs for the future of the Imperial valley is the marked tendency among the settlers toward scientific, rather than haphazard methods. Although the more common crops are produced there in a profusion that has no parallel, at least in the United States, there is a marked disposition not merely to diversity them but to supple ment them with products that can only be had under special conditions.
 Tt is to be hoped that the Imperial people will continue their efforts to find the highest priced crops that their land will produce. The Imperial valley in some respects differs greatly from every other part of the state. It would be remarkable if such a region could not pro- duce with profit crops that can not be grown elsewhere in California. The people of San Diego, who are closely watching every step in the progress of the valley, will note with satisfaction the very obvious purpose of the settlers to avail themselves of every advantage of the soil and eli mate that have already made their district one of the modern marvels.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
IMPERIAL VALLEY BANKS

Imperial Valley has reason for qualification in the record made by it's banks during the period of the financial pinch. Although the currency shortage occurred just when water assess ments were due, the large amount of cash required by the mutual companies was supplied without hesitation, and at no time did the banks of the valley issue clearinghouse certificates. They accepted script, but paid none out, and what they took in they put away and kept until the furry was over, when they sent it to Los Angeles.
 In some cases, the valley banks cashed checks for large amounts on outside banks to enable business concerns to pay taxes in coin. Depositors were not alarmed by reports from outside and did not embarass the banks by withdrawing and hoarding funds. During the first two weeks in January, the deposits in the Valley State Bank at El Centro increased twenty per cent.
 There are few if any sections of the country in which the banking situation remained as normal and undisturbed during the panic as in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

Zon-O-Phone Talking Machines and disc records. Teller, the Singer agent, Imperial, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

The Colby Real Estate Go. has the agency for the celebrated READY made and PORTABLE HOUSES. Ducker patent. Call and see about them.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
MYTHICAL PROBLEMS"

The Riverside Press has amaSS- ed is some way a lot of misin- formation which it disseminates under the guise of Imperial County Problems. The River side paper asserts that the appellate court is to be called upon to pass on the classification of the county, and proceeds to state a case which does not exist, and to distort the facts of the case which has been decided and is not in the appellate court in any form.
 It is not true that the action of the San Diego Supervisors in classifying Imperial County for purposes of election was declar- ed illegal" by the district attorney or the court. It is not Judge Coles view, as the Riverside Press asserts, that the original classification of the county was clearly illegal. :" Judge Cole declared that the action of the San Diego Board of Supervisors was proper, and that the subsequent action of the Imperial County board was strictly in accordance with sec tion 4006 a of the Political Code.
 Nobody questions the legality of the classification of Imperial County but one l.. F. Farms worth, who has attempted tc file a complaint in intervention in plain English, to butt into the case after the matter has been heard and decided in court,
 The Riverside Press further ayers that the question o1 location of the county seal is booked for an early appear ance on the calendar. That is clotted nonsense. There is nc county seat contest, never has been and never will be in Inn perial County. No such case is booked" for anything but g bluff to help certain real estate
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

The Brawley News says there is strong flow of gas in the bed of New River near New River ranch. Very likely. The same phenomenon is observed four miles north of Fl Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

FRANCIS l.. SELLEW,
 Project Engineer.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
Lame Shoulder Cured

Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yields to a few applications of Cham berlains Pain Balm. Mrs F. H. McElwee, of Boistown, New Bruns- wick, writes: Having been troubled for some time with pain in my left shoulder, I decided to give Chamber lain's Pain Balm trial, with the result that I got prompt relief. For sal by Fl Centro Drug Store.
 For Singer sewing machines see Tel Ter, the Singer agent, at Imperial, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

The women of London are de- monstrating their fitness to help govern the country by getting up suffrage riots, breaking into the houses of cabinet officers and fighting like wildcats with the police. How perfectly lovely!
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
D WOODLAND GATES, N. ATTORNEY

Munsey Bldg, Washington, D. c.
 Late Private Secretary to United States Senators Stevhen M. White and Thomas R. Bard. Land and other de- partmental practice; also Congressional business. Refers, among others, to United States Senators Frank P. Flint and George c. Perkins, California dele gation in House of Representatives, CTS, Gen. H. c. Otis, Hon. A. G. Hub bard, Los Angeles Chamber of Com merce, Los Angeles City Aqueduct.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

The best thing Jerome ever did was to ask the court to exclude the public and the reporters from the courtroom during the recital of Evelyn Thaw's story. Decent minded people would exclude from their homes newspapers publishing the miserable stuff.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
Colorado River Gage Heights

Mean daily gage heights and discharges of Colorado river at Yuma, Arizona, for the week ending Saturday, Jan. IS, 1908:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-12
Only two weeks to Thanksgiving.

Only two weeks to Thanksgiving.
Win or help your friend win that
piano at Simon's place.
If you want a new nobby suit OF
clothes go to G. j. Kelly's.
Talk with T. q. Burke, agent of North.
western Mutual Life, of Milwaukee.
ALERT & Winter have plenty of money
to loan on first and second mortgages.
Household paints, varnishes, varn1sh
stains, Jap-a-lac and paint brushes at
Mercer & LAWNS.
CD Kelly has received a new line of
mems and boys clothing, including all
the latest novelties.
S. 0. Wroolie one of Millions wealthy
residents and retired merchants was a
business visitor Monday.
Kelly is selling shoes on his bargain
counter for sl.0o, that catalogue houses
make you think cheap at S1.4S.
Dresden and Wales both held highly
successful church fairs and bazaars this
week at which big sums of money were
raised for church PURPOSES.
Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con.
ditlons. o. d. Thompson, cashier.
Jimmy" Scott the presiding genius OF
the mechanical department Of Editor
Sam L. SCOTS paper, the Herald Leader
was here from Munich for an over Sun.
day visit this week.
Il. p. McAllan, one of Osnabrocks early
pioneers, though of late years residlngi in
st. Paul greeted many Langdon friends
while in the city Monday. MIR. McAllau
still retains extensive property interests
at Osnabrock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-12

Simon Schefter Sells Star Shoes.
You can buy a good sheep lined
ulster at Kelly's for $40 cash.
Mooney q Johnston are the only ones
who have cheap money for farm loans.
Talk with L. q. Burke, agent of the
Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
of Milwaukee.
A factory price piano sale is now &C
ing on in tho vacant store building south
of the Donovan block.
Have you seen the newest things in
mons winter caps? If you have not
look over Kelly's line.
| Save money by renewing your farm
loans with the Wadsworth Land g. Loan
Co., at 6 percent interest.
Charles II. McDermott has been quite
I'LL and confined to his bed since his re.
turn last week from Rochester, MINI.
At least $500 saved by buying a piano
at the manufacturers piano sale now
being held in the store south of the
Donovan block.
David Ayott, ST., and wife returned
Monday to their home at Libby Creek
Montana, after a couple of weeks spent
here visiting with the families of his sons
n this city.
Mrs. VIM. Campbell, who since leav.
ing Langdon a year since has made hel
home in the Canadian Northwest is here
this week giving business affairs her at
@tention and visiting friends.
When it comes to big majorities At.
torney Dickson heads the procession and
did not have to hurry either in order tc
win out in the th~ree-cornered states
attorney fight. He's still busy receiving
congratulations on all sides.
Cavalier county's list of delinquent
real estate taxes for 1907, which is given
its first publication on pages six and
seven of this issue is the cause of our
being somewhat short of local news
The tax sale will be held Tuesday, De
cember LIST.
Optometrist A. o. Void, who has beer
making professional trips to neighbor
ing Cavalier county towns during the
fall that after next Saturday
Nov. 18th, he can be found at his Lang.
don store at all times by those needing
glasses fitted to defects in their sight.
The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the Langdon Presbyterian church hello
a special service of Praise and Thanks
giving yesterday Wednesday, afternoon
at the home of Mrs j. Mahon. Refresh
ments were served at the clvse of the
program. The thank Offering amounted
to upwards Of $50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-12

For the best $40 suit on the market
go to Kelly's Arcade.
Call us up for Alabastine, the sanitary
wall finish, all shades. At Mercer &
LAWNS.
Another car of those extra fancy APP
pies on track this week. Boyd's depart
ment store.
'Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me until
l used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured me
permanently."-Hon. John R. Garrett.
Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Mrs. Henry Kartes of Mt. Carmel, has
received during this week a draft for
$1,000 in settlement of the insurance
policy carried by her late husband in
the knights of the Order of Maccabees
The st. James guild of the Episcopal
church in this city will serve lunch on
the afternoon and evening of Saturday
this week. Nov. 18th, in the Dorval
store building south of the post office.
Quite a large selection of useful and
fancy articles will be offered for sale.
How to kill and dress fowl for market
Fowls should be kept from feeding long
enough before being killed to empty the
crop and should always be plucked dry.
After being plucked clean the crop
should be removed through the loose
skin of the neck never by cutting
open the breast of the fowl as that spoils
it for market then tie the skin of the
neck over the neck bone bend the wings
and cross On the back of the fowl and
when. In this condition plunge into a boil
er of,scalding water. This rounds the fowl
and gives it a good plump appearance
and a nice color never draw f%owI'intend-
ed for market as they will not keep half
as long as without being drawn. Fowl
treated in this way will bring the very
best price and can always be shipped in
safety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-12

Owing to lack of time and space occa-
stoned by interest in election the DEMO
R omitted last week to mention that
Mrs. Johnston entertained; a company
of friends in honor of Mrs. Geo. ohnston
of Dresden at a Halloween Party on
Saturday afternoon Oct. 3lst. Refresh
ments, befitting the occasion were
served. In the evening the junior
members of the family entertained a num-
Der OF their young friends. Also that
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. G. Hunter
entertained the members of the Woman's
Club at the first social session of the
new club year. She had provided what
proved to be a very enjoyable program
of music and readings. Those taking
part 10 it were Mrs. j. Balm, Mrs. j. B.
Boyd, Mrs. +. j. Hubbard, Mrs. Chisholm
and Misses Crowt and Helmer. At the
close of the program dainty refresh
ments we're served by Misses @. Hunter
Edna Chisholm and Q. Truax. Another
event OF the week oc cured Monday after
oon when Mrs. Thompson entertained
a number OF her friends. Beautiful cut
flowers adorned the rooms and very
dainty refreshments were served. The
prize in the guessing contest, a cut glass
bnn hon dish, was won by Mrs. Finnerty