Tha Dogskin Wouldn't Go Round. Hungary swnrins with bnrrlstern. It Is the Kri':irKt ninbltlun of the Huntrn rlnn pennant to ranke one of his amis an Hdvix'ittc. neighborhood of Budapest wna sent by bis fnther to the law school of thnt town, but either from Inck of puna or the neressnry application he wn plucked In the qualifying examina tion. Not during to return to the paternal abode empty handed after oil the mon ey that had been apent on Ills educa tion, he conceived and executed the plan of forging a legal diploma. The father was not, however, so Ignorant as not to be aware that such diplomas are always written on parchment kutyn-ber (dogskin) In Hungary. "Why Is your certificate not made out on kutyn-ber?" asked the old man. "The fact Is, father," coolly replied the youth, "there are more barristers than dogs In Hungary, and so there Is not enough kutyn-ber to make diplo mas for us all." Iiondon Answers. Gam's Dry Humor, When the gallant Welsh captain David Gam was sent forward by Henry V. to reconnolter the French nrmy before the battle of Agincoiirt he found that the enemy outnumbered the English by about five to one. His report to the king Is historic: "There are enough to be killed, enough to be taken prisoners and enough to run away." This quaint forecast of the result of the battle at once spread through the camp, and doubtless every yeoman archer of the valiant company felt an Inch taller. We know that It was al most literally Justified by the event. Poor Gam's dry humor was equaled by his courage. He was killed while In the act of saving the life of his prince. London Standard. Distilled Wattr. Distilled water after having been exposed to the air Is one of the most salubrious of drinks. Its dally use In measured quantities Is helpful In cases of dyspepsia and greatly assists the general functions of the body. Ev ery large steamer cr.ri ies a water dis tilling; apparatus by which sea water Is made fresh. In the days before steamers primitive distilling apparatus was used on warships and vessels car rying passengers. A Postal Deficit. "Pa, what Is meant by the postal deficit?" "The things your mother always for gets to put on a postal card." Detroit Free Press. Sleepless. Blobbs Why don't you consult a ' doctor about your Insomnia? Blobbs What! And run up more bills? Why, IPs because of what I owe blm now that I can't sleep. , Production of Petroleum in 1908. The production of petroleum in the Untied ditties In 1U0H, according to a preliminary entlniHle mndo by Dav'd T. Day, or itio Uuiiod S'ale Geological Survey, uimiiinled to botwuen 175 and 18(1 million barrel, an Increaoo between 6 uud 9 per cent us compared with the production of IHti ulllluo barrels In 1S17. The total valua of the product, nhowtd an even creator proportionate gain, for the pi ice of oil Increased In California and remained steady in other fluid ex cept the gulf. Tbu Increases are at tributed to steady growth In Illinois and Cwllfornla, though neither Held showed phenomenal duvelopment. Letter Llmi. List of unclaimed letters remaining Inpostoffloeatlteynoldsvllln, Pa., for week ending Jan. 30, 11)01). J. P. Horn, Henry Newton, Mrs. John Thomas. Bay advertised and give date of list when calling for above. EC. Burns, P. M. A new poHtofllce building Is among the possibilities in Brcoltvllle for the near future. As mentioned In our columns Borne lime ago the needs of the local olllce have far outgrown the present facilities and representatives of the postoffice department have made Beveral visits here with a view to interesting local people In tbq erec tion of a Hultnble building. Brookvtlle Republican. The Way He Felt About It. Wlille several young ladles were dis cussing novel plans for a church ba eaar n new member of the committee proposed to have the pastor's photo graph reproduced on pillow, tops and "chance" them off. All the girls voiced their approval lit once, but when the plan was suggested to the parson he objected. "I really cannot consent," said be. "I've been snt on enough as It Is." Ladles' Home Journal. Economical. She I'm going to give you back our engagement ring. I love another. He Give me his name and address. She Do you want to kill him? He No, I want to sell hlra the ring. Plck-Me-Up. Milk Toast and Cheese. Make some rich milk toast and spread out on a flat dish. Cover with a thick layer of grated cheese and put In the oven till the cheese melts and browns. Harper's Bazar. Wanted Full Credit. "Now, my little man, you are accused of striking another boy and knocking out one of his teeth." " 'Scuse me. Jedge, two of his teeth." Artist in Word Painting. . In word painting Mr. Rlggs to an ar tist. He is a student of human nature, a close observer, a splendid Imitator and gifted with the power to ea'.ertata. Had be confuted! the delighted aud ience would have held him indefinitely. When be gave bis whlsltlng solos the audience nlmpl; could not be restrained. Duily Manner, Nashville, Tenn. At Assembly hall to-night, Feb. 3rd. Cadenza minstrels at the Grand Feb. 8, 9 and 10. 10 cents for everybody. We just received a lot of the choicest kind of skinned bams that we are sel ling for a short time at 121 cents per pound. Every one guaranteed. Hunter & Mllllren. k (0o reduction on two pair 13 00 shoes at Adam's. - , Don't forget the Cadenza minstrels at the Grand on Feb. 8, 0 and 10. Ten cents to everybody. Bear in mind that Stoke &, Feicht Drug Co. sells Ml-o-na under a positive guarantee to cure dyspepsia, vomiting of pregnancy, and every stomach 111, or money back. You take no risk. 60 cents a large box. Want Column. Rates: One cent per word for each and Tory Insertion. FOR SALE Lumber In a barn. In quire of S. S. Hoblnson. For Sale 30 acres land, horse, harness and buggy, farming imple ments. Ioqulre of B. J. Rudolph, or of S. M. McCrelgbt, Reynoldsvllle. Lost About Deo. 25, a yellow Scotch shepherd dog; very friendly; good size; reward for bis return. Jonathan Smith, R. F. D. No. 1, Reyn oldsvllle, Pa. Will Lease The Reynolds opera house will be leased. Inquire of Mrs. Thos. M. Jewell. Wanted Representatives to seoure subscriptions and advertising for the New Amstel Magazine a monthly, whose mission ls"to uplift and enliven and cut out the bad." - Satisfactory acknowledgments have been received from many distinguished men, including Hon. William Jennings Bryan, Secretaries Root and Cortel you7Attorney General Bonaparte, Sir Wilfrid Laurler, Julian Hawthorne, M"ark TwBln, Henry Hanby Hay, Hiram W. Hayes. Write at once for terms. Sample oopy upon request. New Amstel Magazine Comtanz, 1025 Market St., Wilmington, Del. GILLESPIES Good Buy Shoe Sale To close out all our broken lots, odd sizes, we continue this Good Buy sale, for you, and Good Bye, for us, of Shoes and Rubbers. We've cut prices lower than the lowest notch. SHOES $3.20 and $4.00 Shoes. Qood Buy Price 2.50 and 3.00 Shoes, Good Buy Price 2. 50 Shoes, Good Buy Price . i 2.00 Shoes, Good Buy Price 1.50 Shoes, Good Buy Price 2.69 2.19 1.98 1.69 1.19 On our 39, 49 and 69 cent counters you'll find extra good values. RUBBERS 83.00 Hi Top Rubbers,' Good Buy Price 3.25 Hi Leather Hi Top, Good Buy Price 2.75 and 2.50 Heavy Rubbers, Good Buy Price 2. 25-and 2.00 Heavy Rubbers, Good Buy Price 3.75 Gum BoatB, Good Buy Price, 1.75 Lo-Cut Rubbers, Good Buy Price Ladies,' Misses' and Children's Arctics 25c size White Cross Foot Powder, Good Buy Price 10c size " STOCK TAKING WEEK. $2.49 2.49 2.19 1.69 3.19 1.39 69c 15c 7c This week you can still buy Ladies,' Misses' and Children's Coats at one-half price. W're giving Furs another cut. Not many left. Cut prices still hold good on a great many lines. Money in your purse to attend this Good Buy Sale at AUCTION SALE Still Going On At Store of Gooder, the Jeweler , REYNOLDSVILLE, PA MaLaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaVLLHLMLHBaaaal a I must raise money at once, therefore I am selling my complete stock of Diamonds, Watches, I A Jewelry, Clocks Cut Glass, Silverware, Umbrel - las, Etc., at Public Auction to the highest bidder without reserve. Sale will continue every after noon and evening until stock is sold. We wish to impress upon your mind it is not often you get an opportunity to buy goods at your own prices. CHAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE LADIES. GOODE R The Jeweler, Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania GILLESPIES. c r
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