Subscription $1.B0 per year, or $1.00 if paid ulrkthi in advance'. C. A. TKPIlKHWOW. lidllor and Put. WEDNESDAY. FEUKUAUY 2. 1898. v Plain to See ! If it 5b not so when you read, or if your eyes tire, burn or smart, in fact, feel uncom fortable in any way, it is certain that there is a defect in ypur vision. If you call nt Hoffman's Optical Parlor you can have your eyes ex amined in the most scientific manner free. If glasses are required they will be fur nished at a reasonable price. G. F. MOFFMflN, Optician. Your Figure Is vour peculiarity, and peculiar ltlos must bo recognized. We study the figures of our customers and we lit them with absolute ex actnoss. Our figures also fit our customers pocket-books to a nicety. There 1b a style about our Suits and Overcoats that make them ag fashion's own What's more, the latest styles were never shown in better (foods. These Suits and Overcoats go to show that we aro the only clothiers In the town, and what Is more, our floods are not made in sweat shops, but are all nana made, but' ton holes are hand made, and there is nothing the matter with the following prices: Suits or Overcoats for W.00, 5.00, (1.00, 7.00. 8.00, 9.00. 10.00 and up to W5.00. Boys' Suits from fc'1.00. to 10.00. Child's Suits for $1.00 to 5.00. Mothers, see the fine line of Reefers for your boys. BELL, the Clothier. fl Little ol Everything. "A chiefs among ye tiiklnt nolo, And faith be ll print "ism." Ground hog day. Hear Col. Bain Friday evening. "Shamrock and Roso" Feb. 10th. Plenty of snow, for sloighrldlng now. The "Shamrock and Roso" Feb. 10th Don't miss It. Snow drifts aro numerous on the country roads. For neat fitting suit go to Snyder & ' Johns, fashionable tailors The water pipes and meter at the Ross House froze upand bursted Sunday night. Dr. McCoy at Hotel MoConnoll Reynoldsvlllo, on Thursday afternoon , Feb. 10th. George Pettigrew bad his back in' jured In Big Soldier last week by a car jumping the track. Edison's Projoctoscope at the opera bouse Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 4th and Stb. A. M. Slack, of Corsica, father of Dr. W. H. Slack, died at his home in Cor sica last Wednesday morning. James E. Kirk wood and Miss Rachel J. McPherson were united In marriage on tbe evening of January 25th by Esquire E. Nefl. . . . ' ' For Sale Good farm, near Sprague mine, with good bouse, water, orchard, to. Everything convenient to work. Inquire of John O'Nell. License court will be held on Wednes day, February 18th. There are thirty two applications for retail, three for wholesale and four for brewers. "Shamrock and Rose" will be played by borne talent at tbe Reynolds opera bouse Thursday night, February 10th, for benefit of tbe Cathollo church. It U not always tbe goody-goody fel 'low that goes about tbe streets and ' t'uws about some one else's faults tbat is tbe man of perfection, Bometlmeg 1 1 U tbe most sneaking rascal tbat C U 4il!ye. . Revival meetings are being contin ued In the Methodist and Baptist churches. There will bo meetings in both churches every night this week. Don't forget "Shamrock and Rose," a popular romantic drama, at the opera house on Thursday evening, February 10th, by home talent. Full particulars next week. Some men are so funny these days that you don't know when to take them seriously, and some are so confoundedly selfish that you can't tell when they have enough. Harrlsburg (Vminmii imilth. The Determination Cornet band of Rathmol will hold a dance in tho K. of L. hall at Rathmcl on Monday evoning, February 21st. Tho proceeds from the dunce aro to be used for purchasing new instruments. William Robertson, a coal minor of this placo. went to the DuBols hospital Monday to have an operation performed on his right arm for a diseased bono, which has given him considerable trouble the last three years. Miss Ethelyn Wlnslow gave a party to 27 of her young friends last Friday evoning. Drawing pictures of animals was part of the evening's amusements. Prizes were given for the best drawing. Tho juveniles had a delightful timo. William I1II1, sr., stepped on a null about three weeks ago. and thought It a small matter and continued to work without having a doctor dress the wound. A week ago he came very near losing his foot as a consequence of hi carelessness. Tho GolTstown (N. II.) Chnmirlr In speaking of Col. Bain's lecture says: We bellevo no face was present thai was not wreathed In smiles by the lrro' Bistable force of his humor, nor no cyo that was not dimmed by his pathos, while his flights of elouuence were a delight to all." Congressman Robblns has recommend ed that new postofflees be establslhed at Big Soldier and Desire, or Sugar Hill, near Eleunora. The mall for both offices would ba sent out from tho Reynoldsvlllo cilice. Daniel Vainer has boon recommended for postmaster at Big Soldior. It was expected that tho Summer villa Telephone Co. would havo connec tions made tho latter part of last week to have the Punxsutawney telephone exchange In operation at this place, but It was not accomplished until yesterday morning. Tho DuBols exchango will be the next to connect. The pupils of the West Reynoldsvllle public school will give an entertainment In tho Reynolds opera house Friduy evening, February 11th, consisting of drills, fancy marches, recitations, songs and duets. Tho funds are to bo used to purchase books for the library in nectlon with the school. Never In the history of Lexington has a speaker more honored or more beloved stood upon the lecture platform than Col. George W. Bain. No people appreciate him rooro or love him bet tor than do those of his own city. Lex Ington (Ky.) Lender: At Assombly hall Friday evening, February 4th Prof. G. W. Lenkcrd received a pos tal from Col. George W. Bain Friday, on which be says: "As ts my custom write to give timo of arrival. Will go from Cyahoga Falls, Ohio, where lecture Feb. 3rd, to Reynoldsvllle, Pa, Will go via Pittsburg and arrive at Reynoldsvllle on Friday, Feb. 4th. at 6.40 p. M. The Supremo Court at Philadelphia Monday refused a motion for the reargu mont of tho Humphrey et. al. vs. Coop, er case, from this county, which that court decided a few weeks ago to favor of Cooper. This will certainly end the dispute about the rightful owner of the piece of land in Washington township that has been in the courts since 1800, Dr. J. H. Murray mot with an accl dent while driving along tho road near Big Soldier mine lust Friday. A woman threw a pillow from an up-stuirs window just as the doctor Was passing the house, frightening the horse so that It shied, tossing Mr. Murray out and giving him a severe shaklng-up. Tbe buggy also came In contact with some' thing, and was completely wrecked. - The monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Medical Society was bold In Du Bols last Friday. Drs. A. H. Bowser, S. Reynolds, J. W. Foust and Harry King were the Reynoldsvllle doctors who attended the meeting. An inter esting paper was read by Dr. S. Reynolds on a rare form of fracture of the upper jaw bone. Dr. J. W. Foust presented a case for examination and suggestions for treatment by members of the so ciety. One of tbe most remarkable Inven tions of tbe present period Is the Edi son Projeotoaeope. Yesterday after noon reallstlo soenes were thrown upon the canvas, so lifelike In fact, that for tbe moment the spectator was oblivious to all around blm. The entertainment was tbe best ever seen In this city, and we hope the people of our city will see this entertainment as It Is tbe finest on the road. Detroit Five Press, Dec. 8th. 1890. At tbe Reynolds opera bouse Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 4th and 6th. Admission 25 and 35 onto. Children 15 oenU. Ground Hog Day. To-day, February 2nd, Is "ground hog day" and according to tradition, the weather-wise little animal will venture out and make prognostications for the six weeks following. Indications of Prosperity. The Hopkins saw mill has a big rush of ordors for lumber, and still they come. An extra crew was put on yes terday to help load the lumber on to . , . . , , , , cars, we nope anomercrew win nave to be added to fill the ordors. There Is an Immense amount of lumber piled In the'yards at the nopkln's mill. Forty Hours Devotion. Forty Hours Devotion was hold In the Cathollo church at this place, be ginning at 10.30 A. M., Sunday, and end ing at W OO A. M., yesterday with High Mass. Fathers Desmond, of Coalport, Lavory, of Driftwood, Joseph, Polish, of Adrian, MeOlveny and Lynch, of Du Bols, assisted Father Brady In the ser vices. Dog in Tan Vat. One day last week Dr. C. C. Rum- burger and his pug dog. "Toby," were at the tannery, and while Dr. was talk ing tosomo of his members about their spiritual welfare. "Toby" was investl- the tan vats and took a "header' into of them. Supt. Palen was near enough to rescue "Toby" from an un timely death. Arm Scalded. Fred. Barto had his right arm badly scalded and narrowly escaped being scalded to death last Wednesday. Fred and Thomas O Hare were carrying a boiler of hot water down a pair of stairs at tho Burns House, Fred was going ahead, and he slipped and fell. O'llBre was thoughtful enough to quick as flash turn the boiler over and throw the hot water away from Fred or he would, doubtless, have been scalded to death Ho escaped with a badly scalded arm. Contract not Finished Yet. The gentleman who has the eohtl'Ui't of drilling the test oil well for tho Reynoldsvllle Oil and Gas Company, on tho Schugurs farm, near this plow, reported Friday that tho well was down 3,000 feet, the distance tho con tract called for, Several members of tho company went out to tho well that day to see If the measurement was Cor--rect, and It was discovered that the contractor had made a mistake of al most 100 feet, tho well being down 2,000 feet. The drill was stopped on a rock, underneath which the company expect to find oil. It will be several days yet before the well reaches the 3,000 feet depth. Tsafe Moore. At nlno o'clock last Wednesday evon ing, January 2Mb. Richard Taufu, of Rathmel, and Miss Mary Moore, of this place, were united in marriage in the Catholic church by Father Brady. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Welsh, stood up with the contracting party. Tho wedding was private. The benedict, Mr. Taafc, who is a boss In tho Spraguo mino, ts a gentleman held in high esteem In the community. The bride, who has boon In tho millinery business In Reyuolds villa for a number of years, Is known far and near, and has a legion of friends who will extend hearty congratulations. Mr. Taafe has Becured for himself an excellent wifo. The Star wishes Mr. Taufu and bride joy and happiness as they travel life's pathwuy together. Subject for Tar and Feathers. Last Wednesday a Polish woman at Rathmel became the' mother of a girl baby, and when, her h unbuild camo homo from work he was exceedingly wrathy becauso tho baby was not a boy, and ho poured out his wrath in the vilest language uKn his wife. To "drown his sorrow" on Thursday the Polandor "guzzled" from tho cup that intoxicates until ho was drunk enough to be more devilish than be had been on Wednesday and then he went to his homo and kicked and pounded bis help less wife shamefully because she gave birth to a girl Instead of a boy. Tbe brute then took sixty dollurs his wife had In the house and skipped out and has not been heard from since. Had the Polander remained in Rathmel after performing such a devilish act the good people of tbat place would have done their duty by giving blm a coat of tar and feathers. Sunday School Convention. Tbe Winter Convention of the Wash ington TownshlpSunday School Associa tion will be held in the Aliens Mills M. E. church Friday, February 4th. Tbe convention promises to be one of great Interest. Rev. Charles Roads, D. D.,,tbe new General State Secretary, bas promised to be present and will give several addresses. In the evening be will speak specially on normal work. Among the topics to be discussed are "Difficulties and Encouragements of the Sunday School Teacher," "Loyalty of the Sunday School to the Pastor," "Ways and Means of Encouraging Bible Study In our Schools." There will be a report of the State Convention at Harrlsburg by a delegate. Tbe pre' sentatlon of map and banner are always Interesting features. A question box. The program will be Interspersed by reoltatlons and 1 music. Pentecostal Hymn will' be used for singing. " Every' bodylnvlted. - HIGHLY ESTEEMED LADY DEAD. Saturday Night Mrs. John H. Murray Peacefully Departed This Life. When It was announced Sunday morning that the Death Messenger had summoned Mrs. Mildred M. Murray, wife of Dr. John Holmes Murray, to the Beulah Land of eternal joy and happiness, our citizens were not sur prised, as she had been confined to bed eleven weeks and had been lingering near the gates of death for many days. At 1.00 A. M. Sunday, after having spoken a few kind words to her husband and father, G. W. Fuller, she gasped once and her earthly career was ended. Funeral services will be held In the Bap tist church at 2.00 P. M. to-day. conduct ed by Rev. J. M. Dean, pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Dr. C. C. Rumberger. pastor of the M: E. church. Interment will be made In the family burying ground on the Fuller homestead. Mildred M. Fuller was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fuller. who reside on tho Fuller homestead, near Prescottville, where the deceased was born twnnty-soven years ago. She had been a faithful member of the Bap tist church from her youth up. Mil dred, as she was known to her legion of friends, was quiet and unassuming, but she had a sweet disposition which won love and friendship from every one with whom sho came personally In con' tact. She lived a consistent christian life. Her life was puro, her character spotless, and those who knew her best have a perfect confidence that she .will receive a crown of righteousness on the resurrection morning. Mildred was a graduate of the Clarion State Normal. She taught two. very successful terms of school in this bor ough and one term In West Reynolds' vllle, and endoared herself to her pupils, many of whom carried beautiful boquets of flowers to her during her Illness, and were very solicitous about her health, hoping against hope that her useful life might be spurod for many years yet. Tile relentless disease, consumption, seized her some months ago. and al though the best of medical skill and cure was given her, tho disease could not bo eradicated, but it sapped her vi tality slowly until the spark of life went out. Dr. Murray took his wife to Phil adelphia last Juno and consulted with the most eminent physicians In the 'Quaker City" and they told him thon it was only a matter of a short time un til he would lose his wife. On the 17th of June, 1890, at 8.00 P. M., in the gloaming, on the front porch of the Fuller mansion, in the presence of 140 guests, Rev. Hubert Rex John son united Dr. Murray and Mildred Fuller in tho holy bonds of matrimony, and little did tbat largo wedding party think that inside of nineteen months the bride of that evening would be in the land from "whence no traveler e'er returns." Such is lifo. Mildred proved to be one of tho best of wives, just the kind of a holpmato that Is a blessing to a man. Sho took a great Interest in her husband's work and with blm spont one hour each day in studying medical books, and thus she became well posted in medicines. Dr. Murray has received a number of telegrams of condolence from friends. Beautiful flowers wore sont by friends from Punxsutawney. Brookvlllo, DuBols, Phlllipsburg and other pluces, besides the flowers given by Reynoldsvllle frlonds as tokens of sweet remembrance. The 20th of lost December, Robert Fuller, ugod 18 years, brother of the deceased, died from consumption. West Reynoldsvllle Tickets. The Republicans and Democrats of West Reynoldsvllle have nominated the following tickets for the spring election: REPUBLICAN. Town Council, A. B. Weed, W. C. Sechrlst; school directors, S. G. Austin, D. M. Dunsmore; assessor, R. S. Williams; overseers of the poor, George Rlggs 2 years, John Burgesoo 1 year; auditor, O. II. Johnston 3 years, Chas. Benson 1 year; judgo of election, Willlum Burris; Inspector, N. W. Drake. DEMOCRATIC. Town Council, Fred Schurlg, J. M. Moore; school directors, J. D. Wood ring, Joseph McKornun; assessor, P. McEnteor; overseers of the poor, Charles Arnold 2 years, William M. Burge 1 year; auditors, A. L. Best 3 years, A. R. Schugars 2 years; judge of election, W. P. Wood ring; inspector, A. P. McKee. A Democrat's Opinion. A number of Jefferson county Repub licans are after tbe scalp of W. O. Smith, of the Punxsutawney Spirit, because bis friends want to send blm baok to the Legislature for tbe fifth time. There may be just as good Re publicans In Jefferson county as Brother Smith. No doubt there are a few scat tered around, but there are none who can serve the people of that county at Harrlsburg as well as can Smith. He bas been these long enough to get onto all the curves, and while he has always maintained bis party standing with tbe leaders, he baa invariably steered clear of all questionable, deals and unholy alliances. If tbe Jefferson oounty Republicans are wise they will tick to Smith, as the only way to get a better man would be to send a Demo crat. Clearfield Jiejiubticun. . l PROSPERITY HAS COME J THE SILK MILL TO BE ERECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Three Hundred People Will be Given Employment Annual Pay Roll $icv ooo Home Labor to be Employed. The doubting Thomas' need doubt no longer about the silk mill being located at Reynoldsvllle. Tbe New York capi talist arrived In this place last Thurs day evening and all negotiations are now closed and the silk mill will be erected ss soon as It Is possible to get It up. In acouple of days the committee will be ready to receive sealed bids for putting up the buildings. Parties wishing to bid can apply to committee for blue prints and specifications. The main building ts to be 330 feet and 2 Inches long, 46 feet nod 4 inches wide, two stories high, with office, stock room and boiler house annexed. The build ings are to bo brick. This mill will be known as the Ameri can Silk Co. It will give employment at the start to 200 girls and 100 men It will havo a 200 loom capacity. It will bo equipped with the best and latest Improved machinery, and will be the best mill of Its kind In Pennsylvania. The mill will cost 1100,000. The pay roll will amount to $200,000 annually. There Is to be no foreign help employed unless absolutely necetsary. Reynolds vllle people will bo given an opportuni ty to work In the mill. Some skilled labor will havo to be Imported. Tho ground was surveyed yesterday for the silk mill, so that when the con tract is let there will be no delay on on that account. The silk mill will be built on the land near the A. V. R'y engine house. Reynoldsvlllo's future is brighter now than It ever has. been In the past, One manufactoring establishment of such magnitudq ss tho silk mill will draw other manufactories. It has been rusiored that a paper mill wants to locate here. We tried to hunt up the facts yesterday, but found the report was based on ruinor only. The Scythe of Time. From Rntlimol correspondent.! On Tuesday evening Mrs. Louisa A. Bowser, who has been afflicted with catarrh of the stomach, succumbed to the Death Messenger. She was the daughter of James Kallaway, was born In Etton, Durham Co., England, on the 27th of Sept., 1870, was married to John F. Bowser May 20, 1807, died at Rathmol Jan. 25, 1898, at the age of 18 years, 3 months and 28 days. Although her married life was short, it was made happy with one of the kindest of hus bands, who tenderly cared for her dur ing her Illness. She was not a member of any church, but she confessed Christ three weeks prior to her death and did not dread to puss over the River of Death. Her funeral services were held In the M. E. church Thursday after noon, conducted by Rev. Sibley, pastor of the M. E. church at this place and Falls Creek. Mr. Sibley preached In his usual forcible manner, touching tbe hearts of all his hearers. The church was filled with people. The K. of P. attended in a body. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed Mrs. Bowser's remains to Beulub cemetery. Only Men Need Apply. A few days ago a West Roynoldsvllle housewife was pondering too tramp question and the thought suggested Itself to her that It was strange that all the vagrants who go around begging for a "bite to eat" are men, most of whom are well able to work, and never a woman tramp is seen. Not long after she had been thinking of the matter, a rap was hoard at the back door and a daughter responded to the timid knock. She was asked the usual question and, turning to her mother, said: "There is some one here who wants something to eat." "Is it a man or a woman?" asked the parent. . . "A man," was the reply. "Well, since it's a poor man you can give him something, but If It was a woman she couldn't have It." . The Incredulous look on the tramp's countenance, which afterwards broke into a broad smile, showed tbat a new idea bad been forced upon his brain. Notice to Stockholders. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Reynoldsvllle Building and Loan Association will be held on Monday, February 21st, 1898, at 7.30 o'clock P. M., In P. O. S. of A, Hall, (formerly Flynn's ball,) for the purpose of electing four (4) directors and one (1) auditor to serve for three (3) years, Tbe following named persons have been nominated for directors: R. H Wilson, C. J. Kerr, F. S. Hoffman, L. J. McEntlre and Nathan Hanau. For auditor C. C. Gibson. L. J. McEntire, John M. Hays, Secretary. President, Carried Everything by Storm. Col. Bain carried everything by storm, The greatest success any lecturer ever made here In my time. Book us in ad vance for blm next season. G. A, Williams, Saxton River, Vt. At As sembly ball on Friday evening. Tickets on sale at Stoke's. ify compel all-wool: strictly Hamblet & Swarti. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Qllmpses of the People who are Passing To and Via. Curt North was In Kane two or tbroe days last week. Charles Lawrence spent Sunday In New Bethlehem. Mrs. George Mellinger Is visiting in Shawmut this week. Mrs. Peter Robertson visited In New Bethlehem the past week. J. J. Sutter and S. B. Elliott went to Philadelphia Monday evening on busi ness. Frank Campbell, the painter, was In Johnsonburg two or three days last week. 'Squire L. A. Hays, of Llndsey, until recently a citizen of Rathmel, was In this place Monday. J. J. Ross, of Wellsvllle, Ohio, spent Sunday with his brother, W. S. Ross, In West Reynoldsvllle. Thomas L. Mitchell, tbo merchant tailor of Kane, visited his parents In this plane a day last week. Presiding Elder .R. C. Smith will preach in the M. E. church In this place next Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Walters and Mrs. Mack Walters, of Patton, Pa., were guests of Mrs. S. V. Shick this week. Mioses Minnie Wagner and Kittle Shlck spent Sunday with the former's parents and the letter's grandparents at Worth vllle. Will L. Strains, who has been at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Strauss, a couplo of months, returned to McDonald, Pa., last Thursday. Rev. P. J. Sluttery and wife, who have been visiting at Solomon Shaffer's, in this placo, sinoe the latter part of December, returned to Sherman, N. Y. Monday, John F. Hartman, of Mummasburg, Adams county, Pa., and Harvey Rose, of Harrlsburg, chief telegraph operator on tho P. R. It. between Harrlsburg and Altoona, spent Siind.; wjth Mr, and Mrs. David Hartman In this place. Marriage Licenses, The following marriage licenses werd issued the Ladt eeV by John S. Barr, Clerk of Courts of Jefferson county: John Rogacki and Jassle Zukolska, both of Rathmel. Dougatte Francisco and Contl Angel lne, both of Elbon, Elk county. John E. Mooney, of Horton, and An nie B. Thomas, both of Lindsey. Mike Marucea und Antonla Bunco, both of Walston. Andro Petkas and Matilda Vortaji, both of Sykesvllle. W. A. Craft, of Clarion, and Eleanor Hall of Roso township. Harry G. Nickols, of Snyder town ship, and Cora McDowell, of Warsaw township. The Surprise of All. Mr. James Jones, of the drug firm of Jones & Son, Cowden, 111., in speaking of Dr. King's New Discovery, says that last winter bis wife was attacked with La Grippe, and her case grew so serious that physicians at Cowden and Pana could do nothing for her. It seemed to develope into hasty consumption. Having Dr. King's New Discovery in store, and selling lots of It, he took a bottle home, and to the surprise of all she began to get better from first dose, and half dozen bottles cured her sound and well. Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to do this good work. Try it. Free trial bottle at H. Alex. Stoke's drug store. Expects to be Maligned. "If a newspaper man knew how many 'knocks' he received behind his back, he would adopt another calling," re marked a citizen yesterday. The news paper man who succeeds, expects to bo maligned by every law breaker, swind ler and hypocrite, every lover of noto riety who Is Ignored, and In fact by all persons who do not agree with blm on public or private questions. Tbe news paper man who expects to go through life without being misrepresented should make arrangements to die young. Bradford Era. Card of Thanks We gratefully express our sincere thanks to the people of Ruthmel and Reynoldsvllle for their kindness shown towards us during the Illness and death of my wife and our daughter, Louisa A. Bowser, and especially to our physician, Dr. S. C. Gorman, who was so kind and attentive. Mr. John F. Bowser and Ma. and Mrs. James Kallaway. Tbe following is the report of "Best" school for month ending January, 27, 1898: Whole number in attendance during month males 13, females 14, to tal 27; average attendance during month, males 12, females 13, total 25; per cent, of attendance during month, males 91, females 90, total 91. The fol lowing were present every day during month: Wallace Deemer, Hallle Beat, Esther Snyder. T. N. Neff, Teacher. We are taking orders for spring deliv ery on phosphate and MoCormlck mowers and binders. We are eelling sleighs, hay, salt, flour, feed, dry goods, groceries and drugs. Come In and aae J. C. King & Co. Snyder & Johns, fashionable tailors.
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