SIREN SONGS FOR GOPHERS.
How Florida Ijincl Tnrtlrs Arc I.nrrfl Ont
of Tliclr llolra.
W. H. Gilbert, locksmith, nstrono
tner, fislirrmnn, scientist, hunter mid
capitnliHt, is. n great funnier of gopher
tnent, and han thought of uiu'.iy way of
catching tlo gntiin.
Borne, time, ago ho loomed that there
was. a family living In tha northwestern
part of the cotiuty which boasted of
fining men who conhl "Ring" gopher
ont of their hole. He traveled many
tnilea to ascertain if the report wu
really true.
The young men wererelne.tantnt first
to give an exhibition that might reveal
their Kcrot, but Mr. Gilbert had a
Bomber of rmrsuasives along and finally
they ftinsented.
The young men equipped themselves
with a gunny uncle and a pointed itick
about five feet long. A half mile from
the house, in the wire gram of the roll
ing pine Innil, they found the hole of a
gopher. They covered the entrance of
hia tunnel with a suck and plnnted the
itick over the tunnel. Then all of the
men lay down about 90 feet away and
one of them Rang.
In a half hour the unrk was aeen to
move slightly, whereupon one of the
young men jumped up quickly and ran
to the stick, which he pressed deep into
the ground, cutting off the gopher'a re
treat The other reached hia hand into
the hole and brought ont a big gopher.
Which waa made into delioloaa itew
for their dinner. Mr. Gilbert, disooun
ing on the incident, aaya:
"I have aince learned that the Mexi
can, who are very fond of gophers,
purine thia method, except that they do
not ting. The ainging is entirely super
fluous Cnrioaity in what kills the go
pher, aa it has killed the historio eat
The animal evidently is curious to learn
What it is that has darkened the thresh
old of his abode and comes forth to
see. The stick does the rest. I have
tried the same plan myself and very
successfully. " Florida Times-Union.
FORESTALLING THIEVES.
Why Thorns A. Kdlson Patent Kvarr-thlng-
Be Invent.
As Thomas A. Edison watchod the
pumping of the air from a glass tube in
his laboratory a day or two ago, a man
said to him :
"Yon patent every little thing you
discover, don't you, Mr. Edison?"
"I do," said Mr. Edison, "and do
you know why I do it?"
"I suppose you do it so you will reap
the benefit of your discovery," waa the
reply.
"I thought yon'd say that," said Mr.
Edison, "and I don't suppose you will
believe me when I tell you it isn't so.
Nevertheless, I discover a great many
things that I would be glad to give to
the publio for nothing, but I don't dare.
I patent these things to save myself
from defending lawsuits. There are a
lot of sharks In this world who are con
tinually on the lookout for new things,
and when one of them hears of some
thing new ho hustles to the patent office
to see if it is patented. If it isn't, he
claims it as an original discovery and
files his claim. Then he will turn right
around and, like as not, begin a suit
with the man who invented the thing
. for ranking or using it The inventor
will say: 'But I discovered thia thing
first I am the inventor. ' He is referred
to the patent office, where he finds the
official claim of original invention. The
fact that the papers are filed long after
he made hia discovery does not help
him, for all the other man does Is to hire
fellow to swear that he made the dis
covery month or two prior to the date
the inventor claims. It sounds ridicu
lous, probably, but it is a fact that there
are often races between the inventors
and the sharks to reach the patent
office, the sharks having had early in
formation about the inventor's discov
ery. There are many such races and
thousands of dollars depend on eaoh
one. What I say is literally true."
New Ideas.
A Harlequin Without Money.
One evening, when returning from
the theater in cab (sic), having or
dered the coachman to drive to the Sun,
tavern in Glare market, he threw
himself out of the coach window and
through the open window of the tavern
parlor just as the driver was about to
draw up. The man then descended from
the box, tonohed hia hat and stood wait
ing for his passenger to alight Finding
at length there waa no one visible, he
besought a few blessings on the eooun
drel who had imposed apon him, re
mounted his box and was about to drive
off when Rich, who had been watoh
ing, vaulted back into the vehicle, and,
putting his head out, asked, "Where
the devil are you driving to?" Almost
paralysed with fear, the driver got
down again, but could not be persuaded
to take his fare, though he was offered
shilling for himself, exolaiming:
"No, not That won't da I know yoa
too well for all your shoes, and so, Mr.
Devil, for once you're outwitted."
Somerville.
Alamt ratal.
"The water wasn't scaldin she throw
ed at you, was it pardner?" asked Ev
erett Wrestt, who had done the waiting
at the gate while Dismal Dawson had
made "the play for the poke out "
"No," said Mr. Dawson, "it was
worse. It was soapsuds. " Iudianupo
lis Journal.
A Great Medicine Oiyen Away.
Reynolds Drug Store Is now giving
f iee to all a trial package of the great
herbal remedy, Bacon's Celery King.
If ladles suffering from nervous dis
orders and constipation will use this
remedy they will soon be free from the
headaches and backaches that have
caused them so much suffering. It is ft
perfect regulator. It qulokly cures
biliousness, indigestion, eruptions of
the skin and all blood diseases. Large
lie 2S oents and 60 oenta.
HALF A CENTURY OLD,
Is a sure rcmccV for
Coughs, Cold, Whoop
ing Cough, and nil Lung
disease when used in
season. Fifty yenrs ngo,
Elder Downs was given
up by his physicians to
die ylth Consrmption.
Under these circumstan
ces he compounded this
Elixir, was cured, and
lived to a good old are.
Vou can trv It for the
price of one doctor's visit
For sale everywhere.
CURED ANNUALLY.
www
Kur snlo by II. Alex Ptokfl.
Oottla.
II
OTKLMcCONNELL,
IlEYNOLDSVILLE. PA.
FBAMx'J. BLACK, Proprietor.
The lending hotel of the town. Ili'nc1cimr
ters for commercial men. fUcnm lieiit. free
bus, tmth rooms nnd chwets on every floor,
snmple rooms, billiard room, telephone con
nections Ac.
JOTEL BELNAP,
IlEYNOLDSVILLE, PA.
. C. D1LLMAN, Proprietor.
First clsss In every particular. Located In
the very centre of the business part of town.
Kree 'bus to and from trains and commodious
sample rooms for commercial travelers.
WlartUantoua.
J NEFF.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
And Kual Estate Agent, Keynoldsvllle, Pa.
Q MITCHELL,
ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW.
Office on West Main street, opposite the
Commercial Hotel, Iteynoldsville, Pa.
C. S. OOltDON. JOUR W. RRKD.
QOBDON & REED,
ATTOBNEYS-AT-LAW,
Brookvllle, JefTerson Co., Pa.
Office In room formerly occupied by Uordon
& Corbet t Went Main Street,
W. L. KeCRAOIIN, S. IT. KeDONALD,
BrookTllli. Reyooldillli.
jccbacken & Mcdonald,
Attorneys and CoitnueUorn-at-Law,
Offices at Keynoldlvlllo and Hrookvlllo.
JUIANCIS J. WEAKLEY,
ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW,
Offices in Mnhoney lmtldlnff. Main Btreot,
Reynoldsvllle, Pa.
D
B. B. E. HOOVEB,
REYNOLDSVILLE, PA.
Resident dentist. In building near Metho
dist church, opposite Arnold block. Gentle
ness In operntlnK
D
B. B. E. HARBISON,
SURGEON DENTIST,
ReynoldHVllle, Pa.
Office In rooms formerly occupied by J. 8.
McCrolitlit.
D
R. R. DeVERE KING,
DENTIST,
Office at the residence of I. C. Klnit, M. I., at
corner of Main and Hlxth streets. Heynolds
vlll.., Pa.
First National Bank
OF IlEYNOLDSVILLE.
CHP1THL $60,000.00.
C. Mitchell, President;
Scott OTrClelland, Vice Pres.
John II. Kaucher, f'ashter.
Director:
0. Mitchell, Beott, McClelland, J. C. King,
John II. CorlH'tt, O. E. Drown,
G. W. Fuller, J. II. Kaucher.
Does a general banklnftbuslnessand solicits
the accounts of merchants, professional men,
farmers, mechanics, miners, lumbermen and
others, promising the moHt careful attention
to the business of all persons.
Safe Deposit Boxes tor rent.
First National Bank building, Nolan block
Fire Proof Vault.
L. M SNYDER,
Practical Horse-sboer
and General Blacksmith.
Home-shoeing done In the neatest manner
and by the latest improved methods. Over
1U0 different kinds of shoes made for correc
tion of faulty action and diseased feet. Only
the best make of shoes and nails used. Re
pairing of all kinds carefully and promptly
done. BATisrAUTioN Guaranteed. Lumber
men's supplies on hand.
Jackson St. near Fifth, Boynoldsvllle, Pa.
ii. w. Mcdonald, .
FIRE,
LIFE and
XCCIDENT
insurance.
I have a large line of Companies and
am prepared to handle large or small
lines of insurance. Prompt attention
Riven to any business Intrusted to my
oaro. Office In Nolan Block, Reynolds
vtlle, Pa.
JfOU ASSEMBLY,
W. O. SMITH,
or PtlNXHUTAWUKV BoHOtlnn,
Rcpiihticnn nominee. Your voto nnrt Influ
ence respectfully solicited.
JHIIt COMMISSIONER,
SAMUEL STATES,
Or Br.t.i, Township,
Democratic nominee. Your vote and Influ
ence respectfully solicited.
JX)H HTATE SENATOR,
JAMES O. MITCHELL,
or PmtT Townsntr,
Republican nominee. Your vole nnd Influ
ence respectfully solicited.
jORFlIERIKE,
J. L. JONES,
Or Washington Township,
Prohibition nominee. Your voto nnd Influ
ence respectfully solicited.
JOR SHERIFF,
ED. C. BURNS,
Or RKYNoi.nsvtM.it Rononnii,
Republican nominee. Your vote and Influ
ence respect fully solicited.
JfOH SHERIFF.
JOSEPH J. YOUNG,
OF PuNXSUTAWNKY IlOHOUOH,
Your support and Influence Is respectfully
solicited. General election, Nov. 8, IMS).
Bing & Co.
Just received from the
the Finest and Largest
Goods ever brought to
beauties and the latest
Black Dress Goods,
Forty pieces to select from. You will find
them very handsome and at prices to Buit all.
Ladies,' Misses and Children's Jackets and
Capes. Do not fail to see them.
A flash of lightning
coming from
is a very rare occurrence, but one day last week a
lady and gentleman received a welcome shock. Yes,
they had gone to the Reynoldsville Hardware Co.
to buy
Carpets, Furniture
and General Hardware
and the great values shown them caused a noticable
expression of joy and gladness to shine upon their
faces. They purchased a complete furnishing for
their home and departed, saying:
"The immense stock, at such low prices!
We'll call again."
REYNOLDSVILLE HARDWARE GO.
A Few of
Golden Sheaf Flour, $1.00 per sk.
Perfection Flour, .95 "
Corn Chop, 80c. per cwt.
Corn and Oats Chop 80c.
Rye Chop, $1.00
Rye, Corn and Oats
Chop, .90
PurewhiteMiddlings.80
We also keep baled hay, graham
flour and chicken feed.
MEEKER BROS.
JJEPORTOF THE CONDITION
or Tita
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
or xas-x-xroxjSS'VXXiX.s
at ReynoldHVllle, In the Stale of Pennsylva
nia, at the close of business October a, lHIHh
nnsotmcBs:
Loniis and discounts flill.slH TO
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured.. n:i ?!
U.S. Ilondstosccuieclrculatloti.... jr.,lli Kl
Premiums on I). H. Bonds il.imn IK)
Stocks, securities, elc l.'HI (
Furniture and fixtures 3,w mi
Due from approved reserve ngcnts. 24,4w 13
Checks and other cash Items h:i ftl
Notes of other National banks H40 ()
Fractional paper currency, nlckles,
and cents.. 07 48
I.nwful money reserve In bank, vIk:
Specie KI.HIS IX)
Legal-tender notes. ....... II Ml ( M,:(I7 DO
Redemption fund with If. 8. Treas
, tirer (A per cent, of circulation).. 1,11711(10
Total tl7H,(llfi 82
I.IAIIll.lTirS.
Capital stock paid In fL'slOW) Of)
Surplus fund 4.IMNJ ()
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 1,57s 10
National Bank notes outstanding... ftl.fMO to
Due to other National Bunks I: ft!
Dividends unpaid If sH 00
Individual dcimstts subject to check 72,flsH 05
Demand certificates of detHmlt lf0 00
Time certificates of delimit 18,741) H4
Cashier's checks outstanding W 51
Total I7SJ,AIA H2
Btstt f Pnaiylrtnli, Count? f Jifsrsta, :
I, John II. Kaucher, Cashier of the above
tiamed bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the laist of my
knowledtfe and belief.
John II. Kaitchrk, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me tills loth
day of October,
Ai.iisiiT Reynolds, Notary Public,
CORRKCT Attest:
C. MiTrnr.t.L, I
J. C. Kino, .Directors.
J. II. Corbkti, I
Eastern Cities one of
Assortments of Dress
the city. They are
style.
BING & OO.
a clear sky
n
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it
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Dur Prices !
Snyder & Johns,
FASHIONABLE TAILORS.
WE have just received a large line of Piece Goods
and pamples, embracing the very latest styles
tf Foreign and Domestic Suitings for Fall and
Winter wear, which we are prepared to make at
Hard-time Prices. We cordially invite the public
to call, examine our goods and get prices. Special
attention to Cleaning and Repairing.
Next Door to Hotel McCoiinell.
FIRST-CLASS
ItESII
INE
W. R. MARTIN -
HaB a large stock of fresh groceries, consisting of Sugar,
Tea, Coffee, Rice, Canned Goods of all kinds,
Potatoes, Butter, Eggs, and everything
usually kept in a first-class
Grocery Store.
W. H. MARTIN,
MAIN STREET,
Capes!
AT OUR STORE
You will find the most complete stock of General Merchan
dise in town. Prices never were so low. Our line
of Capes and JacketB includes the
LATEST STYLES
and prices away down. We have just received a New
Stock of Clothing, Hats and Caps. We are selling
GOOD Shoes
cheaper than any one in this vicinity. Full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries. We invite all to
call and see us.
Jefferson Supply Co.
If you
are needing
the line of
you will find it at A. D.
Deemer & Co.'s Up-to-Date
Store. Their Coat
Opening was a
SUCCESS
not only to the firm but
to the purchaser as well,
all receiving a good fit
and good quality for the
money.
Main Street.
Groceries.
REYNOLDSVILLE, PA.
Jackets!
anything in
General
Merchandise