The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-07-20
in cWEMORIAM

Dell Ray Fowler Yankton Oregon mother of
the deceased and three sisters Mrs Josephine Wetz and
who died in early childhood preceded him to the and lie
the family lot in the Reynodsvlle cemetery.
The following relatives here from distance to attend
the funeral John Stephenson and wife B. Stephenson of Pitts
bugh John R. Elder and family of Dubois E. S. Vosburg and
family of Phipston Harvey Stephenson of Pittsburgh L.
Weitzel and wife, of se, Mrs. Clara Gabrath Mrs Yockey
and Mrs S. NJ Barclay, all of Butler Charles Stephenson and
wife, of East Brady Clarence Stephenson of Phpston Walter
B. and Will Reynolds of Warren Robert Norris andIwif of
Connesvle.
Among others came from funeral
W. H. Bunce and family of Kane c. Benscoter and wife,
Brookvie, Hon. w. o. Smith, Horace G. Miller Hon. T. M.
Kurtz of Punxsutawney, Thomas Hendricks of Brookvie
The floral tribute very beautiful Large peceslwee given
by the official board the M E. church. the M Sunday school,
the Epworth League the Utopia Society," Dr. A. Meek L. NJ
Weitzel Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Alexander Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Brown John R. Elder Mrs E. Vosburg and Mrs Barclay
Mrs Sphenson Sunday school class and there also
large bouquets from friends of the family handed in at
the home to which cards attached
As mark of respect to Mr. Stephenson practically all
and hotels in Reynodsvle closed from to O'Clock Mon
day. the hour of funeral service The request to close made
by officials of the Business Mems Association.
The private character of Mr. Stephenson without bemsh
faint of scandal resting his reputation during his long
citizen the town. It his constant aim to deal
fairly and honestly with and in all the immense
quantity written by him during
eighteen would be hard to find instance of personal
prejudice cooring his presentation of the public and
certainly he wuy planted thorn any mans BOSOM
Thewe of this tribute for than thirteen daily
with the deceased editor and knew the traits of his
character few Others had opportunity to learn He quiet
and the struggle against physical
weakness forced make No could become familiar
with the difficulties he without gaining very high
for the pluck and and grim determination
which lay behind the a physique of the and enabled him
by of will to hold himself to his work when many
accustomed to pain would have given up despair His
life for eighteen past wrapped up the of THE
He usually at the desk long before othe employees
arrived and there when they went home Srupulousy
of the he endeavord faithfully
his chosen field without giving oense to any interest
divdua Not nfequeny he would omit legitimate items he
had believe that their publication would pain
his fiendsand his friends the people of Reynoldsve
of the cardinal traits of Mr. Stephensons character
his respect for things religious From early age he
had prominently identified with the Episcopal
church and his sincerity in working for all that would ad
the of religion queso ned Many per-
Reynodsve recall the days of childhood when
E. Sunday school and the of Clarence Stephenson
almost synonymous for he had served for as
superintendent of that institution time for nine
consecuvey He also class leader in the church and
member Of the board of stewards No appeal for financial
support in the church made but found him will
ling contributor.
In politics and civil life, he played less prominent part
believing as:heequeny stated that his position editor
of independent paper demanded that he keep of
strife and factoua quarres in both. But while
avoiding active association he took keen interest the
affairs of and town and at strongly
urged to candidate for the Republican nomination
for county treasurer.