Wht. & Star. 8ultcriiti(i $1.50 per vein; or $1.00 if jxtitl ulrinhi in adntvre. C. . RTKPIIKniON, Kdllor ml lnb. WKDNESDAY, Al'UIL II, 18!H. An Independent liwnl pnprr. piilllh'l every WednMily at UeynolcNvllle, Ji'MVrnn 'n. Pe., devoted to the Interest of IteynnliNvlllr annJeffpriMmeoiintr. Non-pnlltli'iil. will I rent II with fairness, und will lie especially friend ly towariN thn hibnrlnu i'Ihhh. "titnerlptlnn prlcctl.lfflperyenr.ln nclvnncc. Communications Intended fur ihiIiIIi'iiiIimi must bo nrfiinipnnli-d liy the writer's nuine, not for puhlleiiiliin, but n a (iininintcii nf good faith, lntcremlmr news Items solicited. Advertlslnu rates miidn known on uppllru tton at t ho iillti'0 In Arnolds' Block. Lenirhty communications nnd rtinnKe of advertisements Hliould roach this ofllre by Mondny noon. Address all communications to C. A . Steph enson, Itnynoldsvllln, I'll. . Kntnred at thn postofflce at Reynoldsvillo, Pa., tmuriniil class nmll manor. Politics will bo warm In Pennsylvania this year. There will be elected thirty congressmen, twenty-fivcstnte senators, two hhndred nnd four representatives, a United State Senator, governor, lieutenant governor nnd n secretary of internal lljTllIfa. It U bettor for n inun to be law-abiding and keep out of trouble, but whon'in troiiblo and un officer hut a wurrant for him it Is wlso to go with the officer peaceably. Some Reynoldsvillo fellows may learn, to their sorrow, that It is not wise to resist an officer, and to as sault an officer opens a good chance of gottlng a term In the ponitentiury. A Reynoldsvillo woman who had been given credit at some of the stores In town and had not liquidated the Indebt edness. cl lined conversion at one of the revival meetings hold m town during the winter months, and now she elulnis that all he i; old debts are paid, although she has not paid a cunt on them. That part of the Lord's Prayer which Bays, "Forgive us our debts us we forglvo our debtors," satisfactorily pays all her old debts, so far as she Is concerned. A young woman who will marry, or even keep company with a man who Is frequently, and almost constantly, under the inlluence of liquor, can have no one to blamo for the misery und suffering that is certain to come to her as a result of her own indiscretion. No man who has any self respect, or who respects a lady, will ever go into her presence in an intoxicated condition. That can be put down as u fact admit ted by ull men. Kittanning Thins. The .Vim'm Httlhlin of the Pennsyl vania State College has made an inter esting exhibit of the coal production of Pennsylvania. Last year the produc tion was 4!l,9o7,.")0 tons of anthracite and 154, 112,500 tons of bituminous coal sufficient in amount to fill threo mil lion freight cars, which in u train would be long enough to reach nearly twico around the globe. Every 110,000 tons of anthracite coal mined and sold cost one life and more than two serious in juries, employing 2'Jll minors. Every 3(10,000 tons of bituminous coal means the loss of one life and injuries to 3 othors with the employment of nearly 600 men. Some ono has said: "Falsehood is an amorphus monster, conceived in the brain of knuves and brought forth by the breath of fools. It's a moral pesti lence, a raiasmic vapor that passes, like a blast from hull over the face of tho world and is gone forever. It may leave death in its wuko and disaster diro; it may place on tho brow of purity the brand of tho courtesun and cover the hero with the stigma of the coward; it may wreck hopes and ruin homes, cause "blood to flow nnd hearts to break; it may pollute the altar and disgrace tho throne, corrupt tho courts and curse the land, but tho lie cannot live forever, .and whon it's dead and dammed there's none so poor to do it reverence" Two weeks ago an article from the pes of Hon. S. 13. Elliott was published in The Stak, in which he advocated tho organization of a "Ladies' Village Im provement Society" for Ueynoldsvillo. The suggestion is a capital ono and should not bo allowed to ss without tho ladies of our town taking some ac tion towards getting such a society organized. A man or woman with eye Bight can easily see that something should bo dono to improve the appear ance of our town. Hero is an opportun ity for the ladies to show what they are capable of doing, as all such societies are controlled by the ladies exclusively. Not rmieh money is needed to carry on the work and such funds as are needed can be raised by subscriptions, or any method tho managers care to adopt. The prinoipul work, as Mr. Elliott said, is in infusing a spirit of neatness and order, not only on tho premises of the residents of the town,, but to secure neatness in the streets in front of such premises. Mr. Elliott said: "Sanitary regulations of a board of health cannot cause people to keep sticks, bones, tin cans, hoops, old hats and the like picked up and put out of sight. Nor can such regulations effectively prevent throw ing slops and kitchen refuse on the ground next to the kitchen door. Nothing in the line of rigid rules can cure such untidiness; but when the perpetrators of such acts come to under stand that they are looked upon us care less, heedless and even filthy, they art disposed to mend their ways and hab it.'' Surely we have enough public spirited ladles in our town to tako hold of a Ladies' Village Improvement Bo- c'y and make a success of It. Who 1 r the first to make a step la 1 t(...r Ion? Come, ladles. Paradise. MIks Trcssu S.yphrlt is confined to hor bed with pneumonia. Probably tho happiest man in Para dise Is P. M. Wells. On the ,11st of March Mrs. Wells presented him with a little daughter which Is the pride nnd joy of it's father's heart, who now seems to wear a broader smile and an extra air of Importance, Tom Syphrlt went to Homestead Inst Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. JocLlndy, of this place, visited relatives near Dayton, Arm strong county, several days lust week. Master Clulr Pifor and sister, Miss Iottle. visited their grandparents at this place last week. Hill Shecsloy's smllo extends from one ear to the other slneo he became grandpap. Curt Wells moved his family on to the I (comer farm, near Reynoldsvillo, last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. .limmy Wells nnd son, Dannie, moved to Dig Soldier. Some of tho enterprising farmers of this community are making active preparations for spring work plowing and rebuilding fences. .1. M. Sheesly inado a flying trip to Syki svllle Tuesday evening. Fred Higgee purchased a valuable horse from Poto Wells last week. P. E. Keller mado a flying trip to Svkesvlllo last Monday evening. .lames Foltz visited friends In" town last Friday. Amos Strouse made a flying trip to Rathmel Saturday on business. Harvle Keller, who had been confined to his bed with pneumonia, Is up and around again. Jacob Sell went, of Reynoldsvillo, passed through hero last Thursday on his way to Big Run. Martin Strauss got his horses shod ready for farming when tho weather settles. Ed. Hillis nmdc n trip to town last Friday. J. R. Hillis wilt erect a now barn this coining summer. Will Spencer, who had cut his foot severely the forepart of tho winter, is able to bo at work again. Rathmel. Robert and George Frame, of Coal Glen, visited in town last week. Two evangelists from Canada, namely Dougluss und Hulyburton, are holding evangelistic meetings in the Church of God. Miss Roberta Ayers has a vocal class in this place. Fortormsseo Miss Ayer's. Tho Interior of George Bowser's con fectionery is being repainted, which makes quite an Improvement to tho place. George has quite a convenient place for the postofllce and is making outO. K. A box of money was stolen out of tho M. E. church Saturday evening. The box was called a birthday box In which the members of the M. E. Sunday school would put in as many pennies as thoy were years old on their birthday. There was a considerable bit in it. There was a surprise party given in honor of John Northy on Wednesday. Mr. Northy was forty years old on that day. Ho was presented with some va' uablo presents, among them was a hand some rocking chair and others to num erous to mention. There were about forty guests attended. Those from Reynoldsvillo wore Mrs. Spry, Mrs. Trudgeon and Mrs. Northy. Thoy hud a splendid good time. Murshull & McG'nllop are tho proprie tors of the now tonsorlul parlor in the M. E. church yard. Mr. William Connell, whllo louding stones with a dugo, get his finger badly smashed. Mrs. Susannah Hipplo, who made her homo with her daughtor, Mrs. William Hannah, at this place, died lust Frlduy. She was Co years, 4 months and 20 days old. Hor funeral service took place on Sunduy afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. McEntire, of Reynoldsvillo. Her remains were interred in Prospect cemotory. How to Look Good. Good looks are really moro than skin deep, depending entirely on a healthy condition of all tho vital organs. If the liver is Inactive, you have a bilious look; If your stomach is disordered, you have a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys are affected, you have a pinched look. Secure good heulth and you will surely have good looks. "Electric Bitters" is a good Alterative and Tonic. Aots directly on the liver and kidneys, puri fies the blood, cures pimples, blotohos and boils, and gives a good complexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at H. A. Stoke's Drug Store. SO cents por bottle. ' Bucklen's Arnica Salvo. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, oorns and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to. give perfect satis faction or money refunded. Prloe 25 cento per box. For sale by H. Alex. Stoke. Wheu you are troubled with dlulne.. your appetite all none, aud you foul bad generally, take a few doww of Dr. Henry Uaxter'a Mau drake Bitten, and you will he surprised at the Improvement lu your feelings. , Every bottle warranted to give satisfaction. For ale by H. A. Btoke. Bheumatlam la quickly cured by using Arutca Oil Liniment. For sale by U. A. Moke. JEFFERSON PUBLIC 8CHOOL8. Superintendent Teitrick's First Annual Report to the State Department of Public Instruction. Tho past year has been ono of grati fying success. While all that could tie desired has not been accomplished, yet there are substantial evidences that the schools of this county have been in tho lino of progress. A uniform course of study was placed in all tho ungraded schools of the county, and, as a result, marked im provement was manifested In order, study und Interest. ReMrts and classifications of the pupils of nearly ult the schools, together with suggestions us to tho reviews and tho coming year's work, are In tho hands of tho directors for tho benefit of the succeeding teachers. Public sup port nnd tho cordiul und active co-op-erntlon of teachers will bring our coun ty schools to tho front in work and worth. Sixt.y-ono applicants for gradu ation wero examined and twenty-threo diplomas wero granted. The standard of qualification for a toucher's certificate was advanced as far as circumstances would permit. Many of our teachers have sought to better prepare themselves for their work by attendance during the past year nt normal schools or other well equipped institutions. That the teach er must bo a person of broad scholarship, sound morals nnd great energy, and that ho must possess skill in instructing nnd managing Is universally admitted. Teachers possessing these qualifications cannot long be retained in schools where terms are short and salaries low. Tho only way wo can hopo to increase the efficiency of our pehools Is to strengthen our teaching force. Keep tho same good teacher In the sumo school as long us possible. The division of the county Into ten local institute districts, und the appoint ment of u committee for each district, was a noteworthy feature of the year's work. Meetings wero held in all of these districts with ono exception. These meetings were largely attended and did much towards cultivating u healthy school sentiment in the locali ties In which they were held. . The new building' at Reynoldsvillo was occupied this year. It is of brick and stone, three stories high, contain ing fifteen rooms, and an ussembly hull that will comfortably seut four hundred and fifty persons. This Is ono of the best buildings In this part of tho State. It Is heuted und ventilated by the Sinead system. These buildings reflect credit not only upon thn directors under whose administration thoy wore erected, but also upon the Intelligence of the com munities In which they are located. Our schools have been materially benefitted by compulsory education, yet we find that there ar some persons who antagonize it. Notwithstanding the slight opposition, it has boon a great means for good, and is growing in favor. The enforcement of this law was not what it should be, some few Irregularities preventing tho best re sults. We hope for a bettor enforce ment during the coming year, and urge all citizens to assist directors by their hearty co-operutlon. In submitting this, my first annual report of the schools of this county, .it affords me pleasure to state thut my duties huvo been pleasant, and though the position Is attendod by constant labor und unxloty, yot I huvo enjoyed tho work of the your. An Enterprising Druggist. There are few nion more wide awake and enterprising thun II. A. Stoke who spares no puins to securo tho best of everything in his lino for his many cus tomers. They now have the vuluublo agency for Dr. King'B Now Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is tho wonderful remedy that is pro ducing such a furor all over the country by Its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoursoncss and all ttllect ions of the Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at above drug store and got a trial bottle free or a regulur size bottle for 50 cents und $1.00. Guar anteed to cure or price refunded. How to Be Handsome, It is a mistake to suppose thut the only way to be good looking is to be born so. Good health has more to do with good looks than anything else. Such diseases as constipation, dyspepsia, liver complaints, rheumatism, nervous disorders, &o., not only shorten life, but spoil tempers und "looks." Bacon's Celery King for tho nerves cures these troubles. H. Alex. Stoke sells it and will give you a sample package freo. Large size 25o. and 50c. Notice of the Extension of the Limits of the Borough of Reynoldsville. Notice is hereby given that the bor ough authorities, of tho borough of Reynoldsville, have by ordinance passed the Uth day of March, lHDH. und approv ed by the burgess March 10th, 181)8, ex tended the limit of tho said borough, and have filed a plan or plot of such ex tension and the ordinance making the said extension, in the office of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the County of Jefferson, on the 25th day of March, 1808. S. B. ELUOTT, Attest. President of Council, L. J. McEntire, Clork of Counoil. Bald a noted man of (0 yearn! "My mother lave me Downs' Elixir for coughs and colds I ART Ban8Haw9BlB323tiE3B3Q2KCB3 10,000 Rolls PftlNTS Is in no way displayed to better advantage than it is on the walls. We hang paintings there to please the eye. Wall Papers that are veritable pic tures for beauty and attrac tiveness are shown in our special assortment of in many different patterns. The number of our designs, great as it is, is far less notable than their merit and novelty. In quality, too, our papers run along a high plane of value. Only our prices strike a low level. In the matter of we are second to none. We try to get the best the market affords, and everything we sell goes out on positive guar antee, and "money back if you want it." We carry Berry Bros.' Hard Oil and Elastic Finishes, Liquid Granite for floors, Harrison Bros.' Liquid Filler Varnishes, Oil Colors, Oil Stains, and Ready-Mixed Paints, Plastico, &c; in fact, there is nothing made in the paint line that we cannot supply on short notice. We now offer you a line of Sherwin & Williams' Special Interior Colors that insure a harmony of color with your wall paper. No more need of guessing at it. Sole agent for Adamant and Victor Wall Plasters the only dependable wall plasters on market to-day. Many imitations, BUT NO EQUALS. the STOKE , DRUGGIST. .s when I was a boy," For sale by H. A. Stoke.
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