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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Death Threat Made In
Letter to J.W. Goughler
Pretty Home Wedding
Last Wednesday
George Hughes and Miss Cor
nelia Deible United With
Ring Ceremony.

A very pretty wedding took place
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Deible on Grant street at 1000 a. m.
Thursday, September II, 1908, when
their only daughter, Miss A. Cornelia
Deible, was united in marriage to
George Hughes, OF Dubois, eldest son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hughes, OF
Rathmel. DR.. A. j. Meek, pastor OF
the First Baptist church, officiated,
using the impressng ring service. The
ceremony was performed under a
beautiful arch Little Miss Catherine
Deible, niece of the bride was flower
girl and the only attendant Miss
Irene Hughes, of Rathmel, sister OF
groom, played the wedding march:
The bride was dressed in white silk
chiffon and carried a bouquet of white
carnations. The ushers were Herman
Deible and Jay Hughes. After con.
gratulations and expressions of good
wishes sumptuous wedding dinner
was served. The table ushers were
Warren W. and Roscoe Deible,
brothers of the bride. There we're
fifty guests present. The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
palms and ferns, yellow and white
being the color design. The brides
table was beautiful. The wedding
presents were fine, consisting of furni-
ture, cut glass, china, silverware,
linens, &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes did not escape
the pranks of their friends and when
the cab. which hauled them to P.
Il. Il. station for the 1852 p. IN. east
bound train, was driven down Main
street there was large white streamer
across back Of cab with the announce
ment, "We are just married." and
sleighbells and tin cans tied to cab,
ratified along to attract the attention
OF everybody along the street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes are enjoying
a ten-day wedding trip to Harrisburg,
Pa, Washington, d, c., Atlantic City,
N. j., Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The bride was One OF our well known
and highly esteemed young ladies', and
the groom, who holds position as call
clerk in the B. r. g. P. Ry superin-
tendent's Office in Dubois, is young
man of excellent habits and a promis-
ing future. They will reside in Dubois
and will be at home to their friends
after October To- THE STAR joins their
many friends In wishing them happi-
ness and success as they travel down
life's pathway together.
The out OF town guests from dis
tance we're: Mrs. George Lauffer and
daughter, Miss Ethel, OF Warren, Miss
Anna Stivapson, Of Kittanning, James
Hughes, of Clarion, and Henry Weiss,
Of Clymer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
How to Get Strong.

P.J. DAILY, of 1247 W. Congress St.,
Chicago, tells of a way to become
strong. He says: my mother, who
is old and was very feeble, is deriving
so much benefit from Electric Bitters.
that l eel it's my duty to tell those
who need tonic and strengthening
medicine about it. In my mothers
case marked gain in flesh has re-
suited, insomnia has been overcome,
and she is steadily growing stronger"
Electric Bitters quickly remedy stom-
ach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold
under guarantee at Stoke & Feicht
Drug Co. drug store. SOC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Two Citizens Ask For
Money From Council
John O'Conner and J.J. Mad
den Present Claims for Al
legged Damages.

An adjourned meeting OF town coun-
csl was held in Secretary Flynn's Office
last Friday evening with following
members present: Deible, Young, King,
Hoffman and Dinger.
j. Van Reed was present and request
ed council to change the water pipe
which interfered with the water sup
piled to public fountain. Street COM
mittee was instructed to make the
change requested.
Mr.. Reed also stated that the Reyn-
oldsyille Light & Power Company
would furnish power for 32-candle pow
er light on fountain If council would
pay for wiring. Matter was referred
to borough property committee.
Borough property committee was in
structed to have hose house No. re-
wired so as to comply with the requir e.
ments of the Underwriters Association n.
John O'Conner presented "a claim for
81 10000 for alleged damages suffered
by him caused by a fall on Main street
paving in front Of Tapper's livery sta
BILE June 21, 1908. Action on claim was
deferred until next regular meeting.
G. M. Mcdonald, attorney for ]. J..
Madden, made offer OF settlement Of
claim Of Madden against borough,
agreeing to take $4,000 in settlement Of
claim. Clerk was instructed to refer
the matter to Reynoldsville Water Co.
The grade Of Fifth street, between
jackson street and r. & F. G. R'y, was
established.
Ordinance No. 1873 passed on second
and final reading.
Street committee was authorized and
empowered TO remove the hump off
Third street, near Franks Tavern, and
to extend the paving on that street not
to exceed 20 feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Fifty Years Since Local Con-
gregation was Organized
Into Church.
JACOB KINGS ANNIVERSARY
Patriarch Has Reached 95th
Milestone in Life and the
Two Events will Be Cele-
brated Next Week.

The semi-centennial of the organiza-
tion of the First Baptist church Of
Reynoldsville, organized in 1858, and
the ninety-tifth anniversary of the
birth Of Jacob King one of the mem
bers of the church, born September 30,
1913, will be celebrated jointly in the
Reynoldsville Baptist church on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, September 20,
26 and 81. A large number of former
members of the church, who have
moved to other places, and other visi-
tors are expected to be here to attend
this semi.ceni ennial and birthday an
niversary. The program committee,
DR. A. j. Meek. DR.. j. .. King. M. M.
Davis, ESQ.,, D. H. Corbett and Geo. II.
Rea, have prepared an excellent pro-
gram, as follows:
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. 25
7.3O General Praise Meeting ......
...... Leader, John II. Corbett
500 Sermon, Baptist Achievement.
....... .. Rev. H. Il. hing, ID. ID.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT 20.
300 Assoclational Greetings. Rev. J. Booth
Moderator of Clearield Association
Friendly Exchanges. -. Pastors of Our Town
and members of the Church
Lunch at 800 o'clock.
SUNDAY MORNING, SEPT. q.
q45 Bible School Rally
1925 Birds Eye View OF the Bible School and
its Work.. >. ..Supt. g. II. Rea
1l00 DoXologv, Invocation and Anthem OF
Praise;
velopment and Growth of the Church
Rev. O. II. Prescott, Cleveland, o.
History of Jacob King 80. ...........
Paper by Rev. II. I; King, d; D.
Indiana, Pa.
Early Recollections. By Jacob King
SUNDAY EVENING.
iors. Historical Sketches.
Interesting "Reminiscences. -. go
Rev. ]. Booth and Others
Sermon, what Baptists Stand For,".
Rev. A. J. Meek, Phi. ID.
Excellent music will be rendered for
the occasion by the choir. A cordial
invitation is given to the public to at
tend these services. A special invita-
tion is given to the aged of our town to
attend the Sunday morning services.
1t will be an old fashioned meeting,
with old hymns which our fathers and
mothers used to sing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
ELECTRIC
BURGLAR
ALARM
Workmen Installing New De-
Vice in First National
Bank Building.
THRVAULT LINED WITH STEEL

Workmen in the employ of the E'c-
'trcal Bank Protection Company Of
New York City are now at work in
stalling an electrial protective system
in the First National bank of Reynolds
Vile, which will make it impossible
for burglars to get into the vaults of
the bank without stirring up an excite.
ment that will call out an army of
citizens. Following is description of
the system and its working:
The inside of the vault is being en-
tirely relined-walls, ceiling and floor
with two layers of steel charged at
every point. Any attempt to bore or
burn through this lining at once short
circuits the electric appliance and sets
off the alarm. On the outside of build
ing on second story, mammoth gong
is placed, while two gongs, somewhat
smaller, are located on the front of the
vault at either side OF the door. AS
the short circuit is formed, these gongs
are automatically released and they set
up racket guaranteed to awaken all
the citizens for number of squares.
Nor can the burglar stave off the
possibility OF exciting the strident
tongues of the gongs by cutting the
cables leading to them, as the system is
so devised that cutting of the cables
also ra1aaoao thar, TNha a1aotrio
cabinet and apparatus which generates
the operating power are placed within
the Yault, so that it cannot be reached
or tampered with. The door of
the vault and its various bolts
are also charged with electricity, and
any attempt to operate The tumblers
in the combination lock acts as
starter to the burglar alarm. In ad-
dition to the ringing of the gongs
every electric light in the bank is
thrown on by the short circuiting of
the electrical appliances.
An eight day timer is run in con-
nection with the system and when the
clock is set at night and the bank
closed any attempt to open the vault
before hour marked, even by the bank
employees themselves, will start the
gongs. Once closed for the day the
vault is permanently closed until the
electric machinery releases it at the
time set. Should the bank employees
by any chance leave the bank without
locking the doors of the vault, when
the hour for closing arrived the gongs
would be set going and continue to run
until the mistake was corrected. The
apparatus is 50 timed that the outside
hong rings each day at noon. This
noon day alarm may, however, be dis
connected at will.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
"Red Hand" Demands $4,000
On Sight or Will Murder
Gough1er.
RECIPIENT PREFERS TO FIGHT
Letter was Mailed at Rathmel
in August and Received at
Reyno1dsvi11e the Following
Day.

John w. Goughler, who resides on
what is known as the Widow Myers
farm in Winsow township, received
letter the latter part Of August from
RED Hand" who demanded $4,000
from him, with threat to kill IL the
money was not handed over. The
letter was mailed at Rathmel August
27, 1908, and Mr.. Goughler received
it at the Reynoldsvile postoffice
August 20. Mr.. Goughler has no in
tention of complying with the demand,
and if the writer OF the letter Injuries
or kills him he will have to be quick
about it. Following is copy OF the
letter Mr.. Goughler received:
Well John here you got lots OF
money and got none so you give me
$500 or me kill you and put you way
where no body will find you. me no
you good you work at Sykesville long
time and no which place you live now
and see you in a week or to and you
give me money. if you don't give
money me kill sure. see you lots and
me ask for money you no give den me
kill you. now mind. RED HAND.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23

Thursday evening is the last time
this season we will offer you ladies' and
gents oxfords at reduction. II enter.
ested better come in. Bing-Stoke Co.
Gibson has visited so long and his
optical work has been SO successful that
you will do we'll to see him II your eyes
need care. Brookville Sept. % and
20, Reynoldsville Sept. "a.
zoe and 25c ginghams for 15c Thurs.
day evening at Bing-Stoke Co.
Women's high top tan button shoes,
prices $3.50, $500 $3.50 and s4.OO.
Adams.
All ladies' and gents oxfords greatly
reduced for Thursday evening sale.
Biug-Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Fatal Quarrel
Over a Woman
Ends in Shooting Affray and
One Man May Die as a
Result.

About six o'clock last Thursday even
ing Grant Gentle and Congetto Grassi,
two heretofore peaceable Italians Of
Sykesyille, got into an alteration at
the corner of Main and Park streets,
Sykesyille, over the fact that Gentle
was soon to be married to Grassis sis
ter, who has been keeping house for
her brother and family, as the mother
is dead, and in their anger the men
clinched and Gentle drew a 32-calibre
revolver from his pocket and shot
Grassi In the abdomen. Grassi started
to run home but staggered and fell be-
fore he reached the gate in front of his
home. GENTLE was arrested and Sat-
urday forenoon was given hearing on
charge Of assault with intent to kill.
Constable Waugerman took GENTLE to
Brookville jail Saturday afternoon.
Grassi is still living but he has not
passed the danger period and the doc
tors have little hopes for his recovery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Fifty Years Ago.

Mr.. EDITOR STAR:--Perhaps it will
be interesting to some of your readers
to know that the writer OF this COM
|munication hired out in the early part
/ of the summer Of 1S5S-ffty years ago
to<Joseph Ishman and w. D. Kane to
take out square timber for Jacob Kroh,
Sr., on the south side OF Sandy Lick
|creek somewhere between Sandy Valley
| and Pancoast. Charlie Murphy, Joe
Ishman, Bill G. Kane and myself COM
posed our cutting crew. Henry Kroh
| and Mann Schuckers hauled the timber
to the creek with nice large yoke Of
|oxen. One day they had bad luck and
broke leg OF one of the oxen and had
Ito kill him. | know that was No. l
beef. We were jolly six for sure.
lone day we got word that we would
have to quit as Archie Campbell claimed
the land and was coming with an in
Junction and the sheriff to fire us off
the lot, and we left that job nevermore
Ito return to it. The strangest part of
|it is that five Of US are still living and
bin fairly good health.
Reynoldsville at that time was a
Struggling wooden town. Think what
Bis now Franks Tavern was the only
brick building in the place. Freight
Rnd passenger trains go laundering by
on double tracks conveying freight and
passengers both ways with rush as II
all depended on getting there within a
given time. Yours truly,
N. CHITESTER.
Verona, Pa, Sept IA, 1908.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Clarion Presbytery.
Convened at Ridsway
Fifty Members Present and
Much Important Business
Transacted.

The fall session of Clarion Presbytery
was held in Ridgway last Tuesday and
Wednesday with fifty members present.
Rev. 81. F. Earseman, D. D., was chosen
moderator, Rev. G.. 81, Hill stated
clerk, Rev. S. Proudft permanent
clerk, Rev. Kerns, temporary clerk.
An evangelistic committe was appoint
ed for one year, consisting Of Rev. ]. B.
Hill, Rev. ]. L. Proudfit, Rev. ]. II.
Ralston, DR.. S. A. Wilhelm and W. H.
Watt.
Rev. G. G. Burd was dismissed to the
North Berkshire conference, and Rev.
G. S. Swezey to the Presbytery Of Buff
falo.
Among the delegates elected to Synod
meeting in October was Rev. A. D.
Mckay, of Reynoldsville. Presbytery
adjourned Wednesday night to meet at
Big Run Tuesday, October 6, at 2.3O p.
m. for the reception and installation of
Rev. S. G. Palmer as pastor Of Big Run
and Pleasant Grove churches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
w. CT. U. RESOLUTIONS.
Adopted at the Convention Held iR keyn-
oldsville Two Weeks Ago.

This week we received from the
secretary report of the W. G. T. U.
county convention held In Centennial
hall September 10 and IL, but as we
published a report last week we will
not give space to the secretary's report
this week, but will give space to the
following resolutions adopted by the
convention:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our
Heavenly Father to bring us together
once again to our annual convention,
therefore be it resolved
That we thank Him for the great
victories that have been won in the
past year for the cause of Prohibition.
That we will reconsecrate ourselves
with renewed zeal and earnestness to
His service during the year, praying
for wisdom and Diyine guidance in all
our efforts.
That although success is the gift OF
God we must use the means In our
power to obtain it and we will take up
the departments of work best calcu-
lated to reach the people and educate
sentiment.
That we favor Local Option as q
preparatory step to Prohibition.
That we believe gambling brings ruin
and disgrace to many and is demoral-
izing to all who indulge in it ana that
card parties and playing for prizes sets
bad example to our young people,
therefore we will do all in our power
to suppress gambling in any form.
That we do most earnestly beseech
the voters of this county to study as
never before their responsibility at the
ballot box and to improve the oppor-
tuuity opened to them by God to elect
good men to i'll all Offices
That as the w. G. 7. U. had its
origin and now exists in the interest
OF all that tends to build up and purify
the home and as we believe that the
cigaret is destructive of soul, mind and
body and subversive of good morals we
will do all in our power to create senti-
ment against this great evil.
That since profanity has become a
national sin and the holy name of God
our Creator and Jesus our Savior is
placed In open contempt by the prev
alent habit of swearing, we as an organ
ization will make an extra effort the
coming year to teach the young the
sacredness of Gods name and the OBJ
servance Of the third commandment.
That we reaffirm most emphatically
the resolution passed at a former con-
vention: Inasmuch as the Judge has
no power in himself to grant licenses
without petitioners and bondsmen, re-
solved therefore that the bondsmen and
petitioners are the responsible parties
and we regret that the Title and Trust
Company composed OF so honorable a
body OF men should become bondsmen
for so many saloon keepers in Jefferson
county and we recommend to those
Of the number who have professed
Christianity the injunction, "Come ye
out from among them and be ye
separate"
That we earnestly request parents
to teach their children the law OF kind
ness to all Gods creatures.
That we extend our most appreci-
alive thanks to those who have so
kindly entertained us; to the choir that
has furnished such excellent music; and
to all who have helped to make the
convention a success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
A sure.enouph Knocker.

j. G. Goodwin, Of Reidsville, N. c.,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a
sure-enough knocker for ulcers. A
bad one came on my leg last sum-
mer but that wonderful salve knocked
it out in few rounds. Not even a
scar remained" Guaranteed for piles,
sores, burns, etc. 25c at Stoke & Feicht
Drug Co. drug store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
They Take the Kinks Out.

VI have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
OF stomach, liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction" says N. q. Brown,
OF Pittsfeld, VT. Guaranteed satisfac-
tory at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. drug
store. 25c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Goods at Greatly Reduced Prices.

will sell my stock of groceries, &C.,
saved from the recent fire, at greatly
reduced prices for cash. II you want
bargains this is your opportunity.
Goods are in the London building, Main
street. JAS. 81. SPRY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23

We can fit your feet and do 1t right;
1t costs no more but it is worth q great
deal to you. Adams.
If your patent leather shoes crack
they can be made to look like new at
Adams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
To Our Patrons.

Have not had time this week to get
out circulars telling you OF the many
bargains in our Thursday evening sale
but extend you an invitation to come
in and look them over.
BING-SToKE Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Letter List.

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in post office at Reyuoldsville, Pa, for
week ending Sept. 10, 1908.
James T. Clark, Dorothy W. Ran.
dolph.
Say advertised and give date of list
when calling for above.
E. G. BURNS, P. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23

Come in and see the Hne line Of 20c
and 25c dress ginghams which you can
buy for 15c Thursday evening 6 to s
o'clock. Bing-Stoke Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Silk UnderskirtS.

Have you seen our Sorosis make OF
silk runderskirts at s4.69? Greatest
value ever at Gillespies,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Skirts.

New fall voiles, panamas, serges,
plain and silk trimmed skirts at
GILLESPIES.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Underwear.

Ladies' misses and children's fail and
winter underwear at Gillespies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Shoes.

Boys and girls school shoes s1.00 to
b2.00, high and low cut, at
GILLEsPIEs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23

The new Walk-Overs for fall, price
$3.50, s4.00 and $500. Adams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-23
Reynoldsville

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, 1908-09-23
Reyno1dsvi11e

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.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-13
STANDARD OIL MAN
CAN'T DEFINE TRUST

New York. Nov. s.-In an effort to
get special agent of the Standard
Oil company Louis Blaustein, to define
q trust the governments attorney in
the suit to dissolve the corporation en-
livened the court with q sharp dialogue.
do you understand there are no
trusts in the oil business?" the witness
was asked.
No.
Asked if he knew what trust is
the Standard agent said he did not
but YOU say you did not consider
the Standard a trust. How could you
say that If you did not know what a
trust was?"
The witness explained that he be-
lieved a trust was harmful company
and that he did not consider the Stand
ard in that class. He characterized the
Standard as the largest of the indc-
pendent companies.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-13
AN ILLINOIS HERMIT
PAYS HIS FUNERAL
EXPENSES IN ADVANCE

st. Louis. Mo-. Nov. AFTER select
ing q casket and paying his funeral
expenses in advance Thomas shuh, 60
years old, the bachelor hermit" OF
Mascutah, ILL.,, drink four ounces of
crude carbolic acid and was found dead
by friends who forced the door OF his
room. Before drinking the poison he
stopped the clock in his room that the
exact time Of his death might be known
and wrote letter in which he selected
his pail bearers. The letter contained
q 81 bill, which he said was the last
cent he had. He asked his niece. Mrs.
Ida Mertz. to take 1t.
For month he was out OF work. It
created little suspicion. however. as
Shuh was looked upon as a strange
character. He purchased a casket from
Dathan & Co., undertakers, October 23,
and paid them for it. He also gave the
undertaking establishment $45 to cover
the expense of his funeral.
After writing his last will. in which
he asked that his house be divided be-
tween his niece and Jacob Shuh. a rela-
SO that it would act as head rest.
He then placed several blankets upon
it and the floor and laid down. The acid
he poured into bottle with long
neck, in order that 1t would reach his
throat without burning his mouth.
In his letter he said that he took his
life because he was out of work and
useless. He said he had no money and
knew Of no place to earn any The
clock was stopped at 6:55.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-13
NEWFOUNDLAND DOG
ATTACKS CRUEL MASTER

Valley Springs, s. d., Nov. 9.-Fred
Wollenberg, a we'll known farmer liv-
ing near here, has discovered that
While Newfoundland dogs usually are
very docile and are the most faith
ful of the dog family, they will re-
sent an injury as quickly as dogs
Wollenberg wanted the dog to drive
some cattle, but it's manner of pro-
cedure did not plase it's owner, who
picked up stick and commenced to
chastise the dog. The animal. always
considered very docile. instantly be-
came angry and sprang at it's owner,
fastening its fangs in Wollenberg' 8
hand and holding on so tenaciously
that Wolenberg was forced to pry
the dogs jaws apart with stick be-
fore he could release his hand.