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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
HARD TO BEAT.
Mr.. Ninian Cooper Writes 66e Words on
aPostal Card-Who Can Beat 1t?

Three weeks ago the Big Run Tribune
claimed that Mrs. Squire Reams of
that town was the champion postal card
writer because she had written $50
words on postal card. We stated two
weeks ago that Mr.. Ninian Cooper, OF
Reynoldsville, who is eighty-three
years old, could beat that easy, and Mr..
Cooper has proven that we did not mis-
judge his ability to defeat the Big Run
champion. We have In our possession
postal card on which is written $50
words and each word is written very
plainly so that any person that can read
writing would have no trouble in read
ing every word on the card, and there
are number OF words with ten and
eleven letters in them. To. have some
basis on which to make fair test In
such contest Mr.. Cooper selected the
102nd and 103rd Psalms. He succeeded
in writing all the lO2nd and part of the
103rd on the postal card. We claim
this is remarkable work for a man of
his age and he certainly is the cham
pion postal card writer in this section
Who can beat? He says he can even do
better than that himself
Mr.. Cooper is also noted for remem-
bering dates and incidents OF the misty
past. He is walking encyclopedia of
Beechwoods events II people want to
know anything about the past history
in Beechwoods settlement Mr.. Cooper
is interviewed and he can generally
give the information wanted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Madam Barakat Coming =.

Madam Barakat, native Assyrian,
who is fast becoming a noted lecturer
on temperance and missionary work,
will deliver three lectures in Reynolds.
vile under the auspices OF the W.
G. T. U. The FIRST will be delivered
in the Methodist Episcopal church Sum-
day night and the other two will be
given in Centennial hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings OF next week, April
and 8. The meeting Sunday evening
will be union meeting and there will
not be preaching In any of the other
churches. Mrs. Barakat has the re-
putation OF being a very instructive and
interesting speaker. She, no doubt,
will be given large audiences all three
nights. To hear her is an opportunity
no one should miss. There will be
special musical attractions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Easter neckwear at Millirens.

Harry Darr is one OF the popular
candidates for the Office OF Register and
Recorder; a young man fully qualified
to attend to the duties OF that office
both promptly and properly. Vote for
Darr.
See the superb neckwear at Millirens.
A. Katzen, proprietor OF the Peoples
Bargain store, has returned from the
eastern cities where be bought g Inc
selection OF stock in ladies, and gents
furnishing goods for spring and sum-
mer. Watch for his bargains. II
you want to save dimes, quarters and
half dollars buy from Mr.. Katzen.
Trunks and suit cases at Millirens.
Be sure you look in our show window,
Adam.
New spring suits for boys at MILL
rens.
Spider silks, newest patterns at
'Gillespies.
See Millirens line Easter shirts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Small Blaze.

A small blaze on the roof OF Frank
Brackens dwelling on Jackson street
Friday afternoon called out the fire
company and large crowd of people.
The fire was extinguished with few
buckets of water and the fire company
did not turn on water. The origin Of
the fire is unknown, but is supposed
to to have caught from spark from
an r. & F. G. Ry engine. 1t was a
warm day and there was no fire in the
house only in gas stove on the other
side OF house from where blaze started,
Mrs. Bracken and Miss Mollie Yene-
wine did some lively work in getting
up carpets and moving furniture so
they would not be damaged by water
or fire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
One of the Strongest.

Horace G. Miller, editor of the
Punxsutawney Ne,os, one OF the strong
est candidates in the race for the
Republican nomination for Assembly,
was in town Monday evening and made
THE STAR Office friendly call. Mr..
Miller was the first candidate to pub
Ideally declare for local option and
on that platform he has been conduct
ing his campaign. He is as we'll quail
ifed as any candidate in the Assembly
contest to represent the people Of
Jefferson county in the legislative halls
at Harrisburg. We again repeat what
we said in THE STAR several weeks
ago, that we believe Mr.. Miller will
be one of the nominees for Assembly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
DON'T BE MIs1NFoRMEp.
To The Republican Voters of Jefferson
County.

BY the time this article reaches the
readers most of the voters will know
that the executive committee of the
Anti-SaloOn League OF Jefferson county
met In ReynOldsvile March %, passed
resolutions and named its candidates
for Senate and Assembly. 1t is now
rumored that I, a candidate for Assem-.
bly,, have dropped out of the list and l
wish to inform all Republican voters
that l am still In the field and will be
In until the finish. No doubt this com
mittee conscientiously done the best
they could under existing circum-
stances. AS oneI feel | did not get
fair deal. The farmers and laboring
class in general prevailed on me to an
nounce as a candidate for Assembly. l
did not come out just to be before the
public for short time to get little
'boodle" and pull off. When l an
nounced went in with determination to
make an honest run and win II possible
to execute my declaration.
In reference to the question involved,
have always been strictly temperate
and for me to take the stand for liquor
interest or to stand neutral, In my mind,
would be acting the part OF hypocrite.
| was one OF the first candidates to de-
clare my position on the question Civ
ing the people the right to say whether
we shall have local option or not, (my
declaration being published before /
knew there would be an open question
before the people to be answered) In
my mind this question could be answer
ed In minute. The voters can see my
declaration in nearly all the county pa
pers. Furthermore, believe in clean
politics and just legislation, and If elect
ed | will serve my constituents honest
ly, faithfully and conscientiously. As
it will be impossible for me to see every
voter in the county / therefore ask
every reader Of this article to consider
my candidacy conscientiously, which |
believe you will do. Thanking you in
advance for your support and influence.
Very Respectfully Yours,
March 80, 1908. G. FL. SNAIL.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

Rev. ]. B. Mcclure, evangelist, of
Philadelphia who assisted DR.. A. j.
Meek in three weeks special services
in the Baptist church, closed his work
here Sunday night and left here Mon
day for his home. After few days
rest he will come to Curwensville and
assist Rev. j. Booth in series of meet
ings. DR.. Meek has been continuing
the meetings this week, but this will
be the last night. A number will be
baptized tonight. These meetings
have been very interesting and sue
cessful. About twenty will unite
with the Baptist church as result
of the meetings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Died IN Missouri.

Mrs. Mary A. Harley, widow of Isaac
Harley and an aunt of Mrs. William
McCreight and Mrs. John d. Patter-
son, of this place, died at Kansas City.
Mo-, March 26, 1908, and was buried
at Kansas City, Mo-, beside her hus-
band. Her maiden name was Mary
A. Aimen. She was in her seth year.
Mr.. Harley was shoe maker and
he had a shop in this place some years
ago. Some of the older residents will
remember Mr.. and Mrs. Harley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Try This Attraction.

For more than thirty years the well
known Hi Henrys Mlnstrels have been
noted for their excellence, and the man
agement for its sound business ways.
The organization is known from ocean
to ocean, and Mr.. Henry has for more
than twenty years been styled the king
OF Mnstrels." 1t is his policy to always
keep abreast of the times, presenting
the latest and best in minstrelsy, in fact
he is the originator of many OF the most
sensational minstrel effects. His per-
formances are clean, his costumes ele-
giant, bis scenery gorgeous and effec-
tive, and, being bimself a graduated
musician, is capable of always present.
ing the very best in the musical line.
Fifty talented versatile stars appear in
the splendid program he presents His
band is conceded to be the very best in
the profession. This famous and popu-
lar company will appear at the Park
Theatre Friday, April 3rd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
COME OUT TUESDAY NIGHT.
Association Will Vote on Celebration,
Elect Officers and Get Good Start
for Year of Hustling.

An especially urgent call is made
upon the citizens to come out to the
Business Mems Association meeting
Tuesday night Of next week. Besides
the election. of officers for the coming
year-and, by the way, 1t looks as
though there may be a number Of
changes In the official roster-it Is the
Intention to bring up the question Of
some sort OF celebration for Reynolds
vile this summer. Some wish the
Fourth observed in old time fashion,
Others advocate holding the celebration
over until fall and give the citizens a
chance to spend the Fourth with some
of our neighboring towns. The Asso-
citation meetings are always public and
free and on this occasion a special in
vitation is extended to all, members or
not, to be present.
This meeting was originally called
for Friday of this week but owing to
conflict of dates with two public enter
tainments was changed by order of the
president to Tuesday.
The secretary of the Association has
received several inquiries from distant
points on matters ranging all the way
from industrial propositions to requests
for pointers on how to conduct an "Old
Home Week" Remove is the latest
city to attempt the latter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Competent Man,

James S. Cooper, Of Brockwayville,
one of the strong and popular candi-
dates for the Republican nomination for
county commissioner, was in town yes.
terday looking after his political inter.
ests. The fact that Mr. Cooper made
such good showing In the campaign
three years ago, but was little short
of enough votes to give him the nomi-
nation, adds to his strength in the cam
paign this year. Mr.. Cooper naturally
feels that he is entitled to the consid-
Grafton and support of ihe voters at the
primary election on the 11th inst. He
is man OF sound judgment, good busi-
ness qualifications and is in every re-.
spect a competent and worthy man to
serve the people of the county in the
capacity of county commissioner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Sunday School Officers.

The annual election of officers for
the Presbyterian Sunday school was
held last Sunday and the following
officers we're elected, who take their
respective seats of office next Sunday
Supt., L. M. Simmons; Asst, Supt.,
John H. Wagner; secretary, j. Edgar
Shields; asst. sec, Fred Herpel; treas
urer, Miss Frances Sayers; librarian,
Miss Josephine Gibson; asst. librarian,
Miss Hazel McCrieght; pianist, Miss
Aldine Reed; asst, Miss Gertrude
Hammond. Junior Dept: supt., Miss
Margaret Butler; asst, Miss Jessie
Campbell; secretary, Miss Dorothy
Elliott; auditors, d. H. Breakey and
j. S. Alternately.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Last Word.

One last word Some of my friends
who want the place have been iusinu-
ating that am Indifferent about the
nomination because / have not neglect
ed my duty in Congress to make can
vas. 1t has been my custom to require
full service for full pay and as an honest
man ought to give no less. Those who
know me best never charged me with
being either fakir or gutter. / am as
much In earnest as man can be and |
do not believe the good people OF the
District will fail me for being faithful
to them. Thankful for past favors and
soliciting your support ana
Yours Very Truly,
Jos. G.. BAELE.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Don't Have to Pay Cash in Advance.

Some people are under the impression
that the new postoffice ruling makes
1t necessary for subscribers for news
papers to pay cash in advance for sub
'scriptions, but this is not correct.
Subscribers can allow their subscrip-
tion to run one year without paying
it, but the new rule makes one year
the limit. Any arrearage over year
requires one cent stamp on each paper
mailed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
New Ruling Now in Effect

A large number OF our subscribers
have responded to our request for pay
ment of back subscriptions to meet the
requirements of the new postal law
that goes into effect this month"; and
we ere very thankful to them for their
response in this matter. There are
a number yet, however, who have not
made settlement, but we expect them
to do so as soon as possible On account
of this issue being mailed April 1st the
postoffice will allow the papers to be
mailed this week at the usual rate,
but the postmaster has informed us
that the law will be enforced hereafter
We know that at this time OF year,
when work is slack, that some of our
subscribers are little short on ready
cash and it is hard for them to pay
arrearages just now, but are honest and
will pay when they can. ANY that are
unable TO pay cash at this time can
make satisfactory arrangements for
payment IL they will see the editor
OF THE STAR. AS stated before, we
had nothing to do with the making
of this postal law and have no desire
to give any of our delinquent subscrib-
ers trouble in getting their subscrip-
tions adjusted, but the postal law
makes it necessary for us to get all
back subscriptions provided for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
James B. Caldwell for Treasurer.

James B. Caldwell, candidate for
county treasurer. was In town Friday
and gave us friendly call. Mr.. Cald-
we'll should be considered along with
the other candidates for treasurer,
inasmuch as he has been our city engi-
neer, paved our streets and should be
considered citizen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Judge Reed Dismissed Petit on.

Monday Judge John W. Reed heard
arguments in rule to show cause why
the words vote for two" instead Of the
words vote for one," should not be
printed above the names of the Demo.
cratic candidates for county commits.
sioners on the tickets which will be
used by the Democrats at the coming
primary election, April IL. The order
was made on the petition Of one OF the
candidates, who, citing provision of
the state constitution, held that it is
mandatory for two candidates for coun-
ty commissioner. Tuesday forenoon
Judge Reed filed his opinion, which
was to the effect that he found no cause
for granting the petition, and the rule
to show cause was dismissed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Can't Vote Two Ways.

A misunderstanding apparently ex-
lists as to the qualifications of voters at
the spring primary to be held on April
1lth. Many people think that a Dem
ocrat can vote for some Democrats and
some Republicans at that election and
many also think that Republican can
vote Tor any person for nomination on
the Democratic ticket and vice versa.
The fact that the primary election is
held under the law by the regular cleo
tion board has led to this conclusion.
The names OF all the candidates for
nomination by the Democratic party
will be printed on one ballot and The
names of all the candidates for nomi-
nation by the Republican party will be
printed on another ballot. When a
voter enters the polls he will be re-
quired to announce which ballot he de.
sires to have and the election officers
will furnish him with ballot OF the
party for which he asks. 1t will thus
be seen that no voter can vote for some
Republicans and so ne Democrats be-
cause he can only receive one ballot.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

See the new spring styles in hats at
Millirens.
Why not select young man who
is qualified to perform the duties OF
Register and Recorder and to attend
to the work with promptness, courtesy
and accuracy? Vote for Harry Darr.
Spring styles that are up to the mip-
ute at Adams.
Your Easter suit at Millirens.
Your Easter shirt at Millirens.
See the new Easter neckwear at
Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Get In the Procession.

Major Jos. G. Beale, the old soldier
who is serving his first term as congress-
man from this district and is now seek
ing the nomination for second term,
has a large following and will certainly
be winner, therefore, il you want to
be on the winning side April 11th vote
for Major Beale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Public Sale.

There will be a public sale at the
Peter Baum homestead, near Emerick-
vile, on Wednesday, April s, begin
ming at 1000 am. Horses, cows, wagon,
buggy, harness, farming implements,
hay and grain by ton, etc., etc., will
be sold to highest bidders.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
"The Marble Waiteth +"

Friday evening of this week, April
3rd, Rev. Charles L. E. Cartwright,
noted lecturer, will lecture in the M. e.
church under the auspices Of the Ep-
worth League. Admission 25 cents.
One OF the press notices concerning his
lecture, says:
SIN his lecture, The Marble Wait
eth, he set forth with deep philosophic
skill, pathos and humor, a masterpiece
that will encourage all to carve out
nobler destinies for themselves. A
crown that was only limited by the
church walls crowded the Golf M. e.
church and listened with immense de-
light to DR.. Cartwright's great effort"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

See the new spring caps at Millirens.
1t isn't half as hard for most people
to find a good dinner as to digest one.
Use Mi-o-na stomach tablets and never
fear indigestion. SOC; guaranteed by
Stoke g. Feicht Drug Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Card of Thanks.

We hereby express our heartfelt,
thanks to our neighbors and friends for
their kindness during the illness and
after the death Of our husband and
father.
Mrs. David Motherwell and Family.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Bonds at Public Sale.

On Thursday, April 9th, at 200 p. m.
at Centendial hall, corner Of Main and
Fourth streets, Reynoldsville, Pa, two
lots OF American Production Company
bonds will be sold at auction to the
highest bidder
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Church Notice.

L"nten service 10 Trinity Lutheran
church at 7.30 Friday evening. No
service on Sunday.
Service in Chestnut Grove church
on Thursday evening at 30. No ser
vice next Sunday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

f Little OF Everything,


This is fitting day.
Hi Henry April 3rd.
Now for April showers.
Hi Henry travels in two special cars.
The Catholic choir is now practicing
Easter Mass.
1.-THE Marble Waiteth" at M. E.
church April 3rd.
Primary election will be held on Sat
urlay Of next week.
Mrs. N. Hapau, who has been i'll a
number of weeks, is convalescing.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hanley March 30, 1908.
Invitations are out for leap year
party in Evans skating rink April End.
If you want to give man square
deal vote for Major Beale for Congress.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
J. M. King Thursday, April End, at 23o
p. m.
DR.. J. A. Parsons preached a temper
ance sermon in the M. E. church Sun
day evening.
One quarter Of 1908 has been torn off
the calendar and to-day we start in on
second quarter.
The Methodist Episcopal choir is pre-
pairing a cantata to renderin the church
Easter Sunday evening.
The jefferson County Medical Society
held meeting at the National Hotel
in this place Friday afternoon.
Mics Ella Murphy has sold the
Murphy homestead near Emerickville.
She expects to go west next month.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society
will meet with Mrs. Frank P. Alex
ander at her home on Fifth street Fri
day afternoon at 80.
Joe DeMaio has moved his shoe shop
from the opera house building to the
building formerly occupied by DR.. S.
Reynolds for an office.
The special meetings in the Presby-
terian church closed Friday night.
Twelve new members were taken into
the church Sunday morning.
d. W. Atwater superintendent OF
ukhe Wage Farmers Protective Union,
will go to New Kensington to-day to
organize large order at that place.
There will be local option meeting
held In the Baptist church on Thursday
evening Everybody interested in local
option is requested to attend this meet
ing.
John O'Hare has bought new auto
mobile. 1t is Cadalac two-seated
touring car. Mr.. O'Hav had the
machine out on trial MeAay. 1t is
fine looking machine.
~n6Ihe committees In charge are making
krations for the reunion Of the
Western Reunion Association of the
Improved Order OF Red Men to be held
inReynoldsvjlle May 2e, 1908.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

1t don't cost tho taxpayers of Jeifer-
son county any more to have an ener-
getic young man in the office of Regis
ter and Recorder That is one of the
reasons why you should vote for Harry
E Darr.
Your Easter hat at Millirens.
It's no secret, you'll be money in pock-
et il you buy shoes at Adams.
See Millirens for your boys Easter
shirts.
Cosmo and Bud are two very catchy
styles in Walk Over oxfords at Adams.
White goods. we have the largest
line in town. Gillespies.
Home rendered lard at Hunter &
Milliren's meat market.
J. o. Johns, merchant tailor, next
door to National hotel.
The copper shade is the newest thing
10 women's oxfords ct Adams.
See the new spring suits for boys at
Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01
Easter Bazaar ,

The Helping Hand Society of the
M. E. church will hold an Easter
bazaar, Particulars later.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-04-01

Andrew McGinnis, formerly of this
place, who has been working for the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in the
neighborhood Of Punxsutawney and re-
siding at the latter place, has been pro-
NOTED to superintendent of the Metro
politan Dubois Office and will move to
Dubois this month.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-09

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 9.-Trafhc
around the newspaper ofilceS was
blocked by crowds Watching che
bulletin boards. where the New York
Chicago ball game was bulletiued. AZ
several places the crowds we're 80
great that mea with mcgaphoucs were
stationed on platforms TO tell those on
the outer edges of the throng how the
game progressed.
The local fans were divided In sen
timent in regard to the game, but II
seemed from the volume OF cheers
that greeted the annpancemout OF the
result Chicago was slight fayorite.
Two men were Killed and many per
sons injured during the scramble 70
secure points OF vantage from which
to ylew the game aud In the rush into
the field when The last New York bat
ter was put out. H. r. Mcbride city
fireman. lost hts life by Ealing from
an elevated railroad pillar outside
the grounds, and an unidentiged man
either f,u or war pushed on the high
1 fence 10 The right OF the main en-
trance 20 the grand stand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-09

exclusively enjoyed BY Mr.. Woodbury..
It may be said. Is prepared about as
follows; Some large bed sheets are
spread on tho grass and very soon
they are literally covered with hop
pers OF all sizes and kinds. A hasty
gathering up OF the cloths always re
suits OF a goodly supply ofSine Juicy
grasshoppers. which are killed by
passing them through fame that
also removes their WINS and legs.
Then Il is that Chef Woodbury. pre-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-09
Eried Grasshoppers.

Countless millions OF grasshoppers
have invaded al parts Of Maine THIS
year. doing much damage TO crops n
all kinds. But one man. orrin Wood
bury. philosopher and nature man, OF
Temple, has discovered a way TO beat
the hoppers at their own game, No
he does not eat 'em alive. but instead
nicely fried In batter Like ST John,
who ate locusts anl wld honey. Mr..
Woodbury.. who once lived ON a milk
diet seven years TO change his body
and cleanse It. lives for the nonce on
hopper fry" This delectab.e dish