it Star. .Subscription tl.00 prr V'lr, in mfi-'iinv. ' A. f TM'IIHSON, l:lllor nml I'llb. V K I X KS I ") A yTh'k t'T KM H Kit . ll'Sil, A 11 liuli pi'iiili ii t Iim'iiI piipiT. piililNlirdevcry WiMiiii'xIiiv in Hi'vnoliNvlllr, .li tVi'i-iii i n. I'll., lIl'Vllll'll III till" llltl'll'lt of Hi'ViH'Wivllle Hiirt.li'llVisiiiii'ininty. Nuii-puMilriil. will t rent, all with fiilrni'iN.iinil will In-I'spi'i'lully fi Irnil ly timimli tin-1 u In 11 1 ti vt i'Iiisx. Hulirrlil Imi pili'i' l .i"iir yi'iir. In mini lire Ciininiiiiili'titliiim IiiIimhIimI fur piililli'iillmi inilit lio iiivimipiililiMl liylhK l Hi'I'k liiilni'. not fur piilillriiilnii. but 111 n itimiiinti'i' of t ml faith. Inli'i-i'tilim in Iti'tiii iilli-ltt'il. Al vi-rt Ixlttir rules timile known on uppllrii llon lit tlii' iilHri' In Arnold' llloek. I .i-iiirlit v iiiiiniiiiili'iitlin nuil rlmtiiri' of nrlvi-rtln'tiii'iitH uliiiiilil ri'iirli this offlVe hy Montlnv iiimn. Aililri'" nil comtwinlriitlon to t'. A. Xtrpli eii'nii. KrvniiliNvllli', I'll. Knlvie.l nt tlii- imimIiiIII it It.'ynnlilsvllle, l':i., H4 mil rliiHN mull nmiter. Town Council. Tin- ivirtilnr monthly tiiiitintf 'f tin Townt'ouncil wns held Monthly fvi-nhii.', Sep. 7th. I'ivh. Sloni' In thr I'hiiir, tni'inltt'iK present. 'i'M'iii).r. Hoover, Kitzii', Ilccknmn. Hprtir. lIotTnmn nml Ui-yniiliK Minute of tin- previous pii'i-tinif I'i'iiil nml approved. Mrwrs Sluhcn nml Chiwson uppeiuvil before th council utiil iifkeil thorn to in nomn uy aisist Ihi'in In irrttinjf n side walk on Crant nt. on the now extension nenws tho Wiley hit. TfoiiH. Cox wiih present nml stilted ho had monoy onoujih on hand to lift throw $100.0(1 bomlK, hold hy V. K. Arnold, now duo. Tho president Btntod that tho school hoard wanted a grndo to lay side walk nt now school building. Aftor consider nhlo discussion, on motion tho school hoard wan dirootod to use tholr own judgement a to tho grade at the school building. On motion tho Htroot committee was Instructed to build tiido walk on (irant t. across Mrs. Khoads' lots, according to agreement with her. On motion four $100.00 order were ordered drawn to redeem the four 100.00 bonds now duo. A resolution was offered and iinam iraously adopted to issue 10 Interest bearing certificates of indebtedness of the denomination of $100.00 eaeh with Interest at tt per cent per annum pay able semi-annually on Jan. 1st and July 1st, redeemable July loth, 1S0, for tho purpose of taking up Coupon st. Bonds Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, (I, 7, 8, 0, 10. The petition for the removal of tho voting place in the 1st precinct from the Burns Houso to hose house No. S was placed In tho hands of Wni. Cojt" ping for circulation among tho 1st pre cinct voters. Hurgess Hobortson reported fines col looted $24.00. On motion hills to the amount of $707.81 were received and ordored paid. On motion Nlghtwatehman Adels' perger was granted permission to light tho gas at hose houso at any tlmo he thought necessary. On motion Street Commissioner War nick was Instructed to purchase three doen hooks and put them up in hose house No. 1 to hang the rubber coats and helmets on, and also to repair the door. Tho clerk reported the price for chemical hose an received from the Uevere llubber Co. was .'(He. per foot net. There being no further business, on motion the meeting adjourned. Temperance Convention. The eleventh annual convention of tho Jefferson County W. C. T. U. wus held in the l'lvshj toiian church at l'unxsutawney August 2Tth, 20th and 27th. Nearly all the superintendent of department and almost all tho unions were represented. Tho attendance dur ing all the sessions was largo. The church was tastily decorated, tho work being done by the young ludies of the town. The day sessions were devoted chiefly to the business connected with the work. On Tuesday evening a Dem urest contest was held. Six young men contested for the gold medal, which was won by James Hess, of Horatio, Rev. McKallop making the presenta tion speech. Mrs. Annabel M. Holvey, of West Pittston, lectured on Wednes day evening, her subject being "Some Things We Woman Have Found Out." Mrs. Holvey is u lecturer of considera ble note and the address was Interesting and heartily enjoyed. Revs. Thomas, of Horatio, and Hartman, of l'unxsu tawney, were present during many of the sessions and did much to encourage and assist the ladles of the convention. The music for the occasion was furnish ed by the choir and tho Horatio Glee Club, an organization comoed of young men. The excellent music con tributed much to the success and inter est of the convention. The officers chosen for the ensuing year were: President, Mrs. Mary C. Gralll us, 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Mary J. Campbell; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. E. Gibson; Recording Secretary, Mrs. S. E. Pifer, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. N. A. Bowdisb; Treasurer, Mrs, F. P. Pritt. The next annual convention will be held at Brook ville. Sko. Notice to Oai Consumers. - On aud after November 1st, 18IMI, no gas will be furnished by this company except through registering meters. For domestic consumers the rate wlU be 15 cents per thousand, subject to a discount of 10 per cent if. paid on or before tbo 10th of the following month. Oil City Fuel Supply Co, THE NKW SCHOOL MIILW.MJ DEDICATED SFl'T. 4. Gala Dau Tor Reynoldsvllle-Town Profusely Decorated of People on Our Streets. BIO PARADE COMPOSED OF O. A. R. MEN, SON3 OF VETERANS, SECRET SOCIETIES, CARRIAGES, AND BRASS BANDS. Eloquent Speeches by Home and Imported Speakers A Day Long to be Remem bered by the School Children Gov. Hastings Failed to get Here. Friday, September 4th. will not soon be forgotten by tho citizens of Reyn- )ldsvillo and pupils of our public schools, as It was on that day the mag nificent now school building of this borough was necepted from tho contrac tors and dedicated. For several weeks before this day that marked a new epoch in educational advantages In our town preparations were going on to make tho event a glorious success, anil the people wore disappointed only in one thing and that was Gov. Hastings' failure to bo present. He promised to come, but did not keep his engagement. On Thursday it looked very much as If tho God of tho weather would not give tho people a suitable day for the occa sion, hut as Old Sol climbed the eastern horizon and kissed away the fog Friday morning there wns no doubt but that the day would bo a beautiful one. It was nn ideal autumn day. On nceount of the rain Thursday there wns no dec orating done until Friday morning, but before ton o'clock tho town was hand somely decorated. Visitor began com ing to town In conveyances early In Ihe morning nnd by tbo time tho sM:elal train came in over the R. & F. C. R'y, a large crowd was upon our streets. Tho cornet band and reception commit tee were at this train to receive tho visitors. Tho people marched up Main street to tho schoul building to tako up tho program of forenoon. On the Grant street side of the school building a com modious balcony had lioon erected and decorated with flowers, evergreen and the national colors, and it was from this balcony the xeehes wero deliv ered. KORKNOON KXKRCISKS. At eleven o'clock Prof. G. W. Ien kerd, principal of our schools, appeared on the balcony and called the crowd to order, and in a neat little speech stated the object of the meeting. Ho extend ed a hearty welcome to one and all, Ir respective of creed, party or sect. All present were asked to join In singing "America." Rev. J. C. McKntlre, in a ten-minute speech, presented the beautiful Hag, which is l.-x2." feet in size. Tho flag was run to the top of the flag pole, 105 feet, and unfurled to tho gontlo breezo. Rev. McF.ntire said ho had never mot the people of Reynoldsvlllo as proudly as he did on this occasion. He appre ciated the honor bestowed on him, and presented tho starry flag to the schools of Reynoldsville, declaring there was never more patriotism than now. The band played and the people then joined in singing the "Red, White and Blue." Lawyer Camden Mitchell accepted the flag in behalf of the schools. He said It was an appropriate emblem to grace so auspicious an occasion. He paid a glowing tribute to the American poople for their patriotism, interest in the cause of education and appreciation of the duties of citizenship. C. F. Burnham, of DuBois, was Intro duced and made a few appropriate re marks. Our energetic County Superintendent R. B. Teitrick was the next speaker. He eulogized our people for their enter prise and congratulated them, and Jef ferson county, on the beautiful edifice that had been erected. He spoke of the advantages of education and the efforts necessary to secure the best re sults in teaching. He was the last speaker of the forenoon. AFTERNOON EXERCISES. The first thing on the program for the afternoon was the parade. It was formed on Broadway, West Reynolds ville, at 1.4i and the line of march was up Main street to Tenth. Tenth to Jack son, Jackson to Fifth, Fifth to Grant, up Grant to school building, In the fol lowing order: l our 1'iillee on foot. E. NerT, Chief Murshiil, CBpt. T. ('. Reynold., (iili-f Huxlor, U. W. Htoke, sr.. A. MWivtxIil, W. K. Kind, lllenii A. M 1 1 11 rmi, aids, nil iiiiiuiimU. Ileyiiolil.vllle Cornet Hand. Quo. I'ldl Kuurney Camp. No. Dtl, B. of V., Huyuolilavillu. Moultlirop Camp, No. 124, H. of V DuHoU. Nino CurrliiKtw uiMitalnluic aut-akars, r'p tlon t'uiiiiulttev. vMtln mid liiiitio school bom-da. and VVaai Huyuuldavllla and Key uokia villa luau cuuuulla. Thousands West Iteyiiolilsvllli' I'nrni't Hintil. John C. Coiiscr Post, No. 1113, tl. A. K. Di-cnier'a X-KiHiils.lr.il. V. A. M., No. 1104. 1 1 fit wilt tin ,lr. (). I'. A. M., No. Till. Reynulilsvlllt'O. 1. A. M. Hykesvllle I. O. S. of A. Rntlinii'l P.O. f. of A. Mountain Cliff Castle, K. II. E. Intpnivi'il Order of Red Men. Hons of HI. (leorire. Anrleiit Oiiler llllieriiliius. Reymililsvllle I line I'm. .Nn. I. ReynoliNville Hose Co. No. i. Hon. J. W. Foust presided over the afternoon exercises at tho school build ing. He said he deemed It a high honor to preside at the dedication of so magnificent and enduring structure, one which, if not destroyed by the elo luOnts. would bo a monument for a cen tury to come; nn institution where Integrity, patriotism and enlighten ment would be taught. He read the following telegram from Gov. Hastings Cl.KVKI.AXII 1)1 U K, Sept. 4, 'oft. I'liif. O. V. I.eiikenl nml Ciintmltleu of Ar ranuiiieiits. RevnoliNvllle. I'u.: I now Hinl It ltiiniMtl!lc to iniike rniiuee lions mi us to lltive the ph'leoire of IhIiiic lirei-elit lit the lleilleiltliiu of the htuh si'tumi. I hml liiined until the lust moment I would nut lie dlHlipiHilllteil. hut Hill eiilnpelled to foretfo the plenum iintlelpiiteil mid emi only wNh every Niirro.N may intend to-diiy's exer cise nml eon! I line wltii the MrhtHilsliereitfter. IIANIKI. II. IIASTINIIS. Kx-Slato Supt. of Public Instruction, Dr. I). J. Waller, principal of tho Indi ana State Normal, was the first spenkei of the afternoon Introduced by Chair man Foust. Dr. Waller said that the prime object of this meeting was of con gratulatlon. Tho erection of such I building lor such a purpose marked an era in the history of tho town: it was a victory for tho progesslvo element of the town and the architecture of tho country. Prof. A. J. Davis, principal of tho Clarion State Normal, was the next speaker. Ho trailed the present school system from the day when reading, writing and arithmetic were tho all In portant studies, and tho log school house tho rule. Ex-Senator W. J. McKnight, of Brookvillo, traced the history of Reyn oldsville from an Indian village IK) years ago to the present day. He said In the past things were unequal, tho rich could buy text books while tho poor could not. That was now changed and text books wero free and all fared alike, Judge John W. Reed, of Brookvllle, made the closing speech. In speaking of the educational system of Pennsylva' nla, he said the system was tho best and wisest ever devised: that it is theisheet anchor of our government and it enables us to defy anarchy and socialism There is harmony between the flag, the emblem of liberty, and education, which Is man's greatest achievement. Tho greatest'duty is to provide for theelova' tlon of man and tho banishment of su perstltlon, Ignorance and intolerance He urged the employment of only tho best Instructors. After the program of the day was disposed of the new school building was opened for inspection, and towns pcoplo and visitors inspected the structure from basement to assembly room. All the rooms were decorated with Hag: and dowers. Stands at the Head. Aug. J. Bogcl, tho leading druggist of Shreveport, La., says: "Dr. King'i New Discovery Is the only thing that cures my cough, and it is the best seller I have." J. F. Campbell, merchant of Safford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. King's New Discovery is all that is claimed for It; it nover fails, and is a sure cure for consumption, coughs and colds. I can not say enough for Its merits." Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is not an experiment, It has been tried for a quarter of a contury, and to-day it stands at tho head. It never disappoints. Free trial bottle at H. Alex. Stoke's drug store. Insure wltb N. G, Plnney, B:isik ville; John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn oldsville. Go to the Reynolds drug store for delicious soda water. Tbe most correct styles in shoes at Deemer's. Electric Bitters. Electric Hitters Is a medicine suited fur' any season, but perhaps more generally needed w hen I ho languid, ex hausted feeling prevails, when tho liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alterative Is felt. A prompt list) of this medicine has often averted long and porliiipH fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will net more surely In counteracting nml freeing Hie system from tho uui'arlal pols-in. Ileiuliiehe, Indigestion, ciitisllpatlon, dizziness yield to Electric Hitters. iVlc. and ?1.II0 per bottle at H. Alex. Stoke's drug store. - - - Insure with N. G. Plnney, Brook ville: John Trudgen. Solicitor. Reyn nlilsville. Col Inn, lleeeed lined mid wool under- wear, MeellWl's Wo have added a full new line of sIkm's. Come nnd give us a call. J. S. Morrow. J. C. King & Co. sell tho McCormick harvesting nuieliiir iy. The growth of the post ulllee business f tho country has been titnir.ing. At the close of the Revolutionary Mar there were only 7" post, offices In the United Stales. At the close of tho war of 1812 there were .'1,000. At tho begin ning of the Civil war there were 28,5811, and five years after Its close, In 1870, there were 28,402, or about 100 fewer, tho only step backward during the his tory of the Post Office Department. Hy 1880 the upward rise hnd started again In full force, and there are now 110,000 iost offices In the United States, and the number is constantly being ncit'Hsed. Notice to Navigators. Tho Allegheny Vnlley Railway Com pnnv expects to begin tho erection of a trestle over Red Hank Creek, at Red Bank Station, about August 1. 18IH1, preparatory to erecting a steel bridge over that stream. Tho stream will bo entirely obstructed until about October 1, 18IMI, David McC'ARfio, Pittsburg, July 20. 'IMI. Gen'l Supt. Subserllx' for THE STAR and get all tho local, county and general news for 4 .00 a year. Tho cheapest and best shoes for the money in town at J. S. Morrow's. Subscribe, for THE Star and get all the news for a dollar. Have vou seen Deemer's five dollar plush cape f We will savo you money nnd sell you shoes that wear and fit your feet. Give us a call. J. S. Morrow. Notice. All Mrsons having had dealings with us are requested to call and see If their accounts are properly closed up as all open accounts will bo left for collection J. C. KINO & Co. When you want a nice fit, try the Wm, Richardson shoos at J. E. Welsh & Co'. s in the Wm. Foster Building. Insure with N. (J. Plnney, Brook' ville; John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn oldsville. Deemer's shoe department is com plete. Don't fail to send your boys to school noxt Monday dressed in one of Millirens nobby Biiits. A book bng with every suit. Gents call at Millirens and see tho 11 no dress shoes, at moderate prices. lnsuro with N. G. Plnney, Brook ville; John Trudgen, Solicitor, Reyn oldsville. When you want good shoos call at J E. Welsh & Co's. They sell tho Wm Richardson mako of shoes. Latest stylo dress goods. Deomers. Arnica & Oil Liniment is equally good for man and beast. 25 and 50 conts per bottle. For sale by H. Alex Stoko. Thousands walk the earth to-day who would be sleeping in its bosom but for the timely use of Downs' Elixir. For sale by H. Alex Stoke. For a mild catharlo and efficient tonic. use Baxter's Mandrake Bitters. Every bottle warranted. For sale by H. Alex Stoke. Livery Btablo keepers should always keep Arnica It Oil Liniment in the stable, nothing like It for horses. For sale by 11. Alex Stoke. The Star for $1.00. Be wise and economize by buying your clothing, hats and shoes at Millirens. It will pay you to buy your shoes at J. S. Morrow's. Insure with N. G. ville; John Trudgen, oldsville. Plnney, Brook Solicitor, Reyn Buclclon's Arnica Salve. Tho bt'Ht sulve In the wm lil forculs, Hruliu), sort), ulcers, milt rluiuni, fuvur wires, Totter, I'liHpptid bunds, i-lilllilulii., corns, unit nil kln eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no psy required. H I tiuimtiiteed to give perfect satlsfuctlon or money refunded. 1'rlce 2ft cents per box. Fur sale by H. Alex. Htoko. At King-& Co.'s you will And baled hay, salt, flour and a full Hue of general merchandise. StoUe'a ndverdolng Space. The fellow at the front - Of nil the (Irturgist In n mtain locality pome one of tlicin must be in front. One of tlieni gctn tlie name for nccurncy nnd p.-ifcty. People learn by experience and hearsay that if they go to him there will be no substitutions or "guess work" about the filling of their prescrip tions. Extreme, care, knowledge nnd absolutely pure drugs have made this store popular with particular people. Everybody ought to be particular when they buy drugs nnd medicines. TO K EE. Bin? & Co's,, the place We are closing at less than cost, and believe it will be to your advantage to come and see what we have. HIRT WAIJ AT HALF PRICE. PIPES! Iiiston keeps the finest line of pipes in town. Pipe repair ing done in short order. He also handles Giprs, Tobacco, Guns, Ammunition, &c. Call and See Stock. ALEX HISTOID. Golden Sheaf Flour hnmii mm MADE FROM i t"RD SPRING WHEATS MEEKER BROS., Centennial Hall Building. Rkynoldsvillk, Penn'a to get BflRftfllNSl out some lines PIPES! $1.00 per sack. 3.80 per barrel. Perfection Flour . . $0.95 per sack. 3.70 per barrel.
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