OUR NATION'S PROL KESS.- Paper Read by Miss Cora B. McCreight at Paradise Farmers' Institute. The wheels of progress are moving onward with a swlftur motion than ever before, leaving behind them more events In ten years than a short time ago It was thought possible to take place In one hundred years. We are living In a prosperous age. The years of peaceful prosperity In which we are quietly developing a continent are but the pivot on which Is turning the na tion's future. The destinies of mankind for many centuries to come may be ser iously affected, perhaps determined, by the men and women of this generation, but no generation appreciates its own place in hlRtory. Unroll with me the scroll of our nation's history and review some of the chief evonts. Long bofore the opening of the sev enteenth contury had been developing the spirit which led porsecut ;d men of all countries to Hook to American shores. They wore no long' r fettered by the chuins of ignorance, i nd though ruled by tyrannical monarch-, men wero beginning to think and act for them selves. Every year brought new rev elations of the possibilities o' establish ing a free and popular govi. nment in the new country. Many of tho towns and cities sprung up as if by magic, Every town and hamlet bore the marks of thrift and contentment. Churches and schools were founded and books and papers circulated throughout tho col oulos, forerunners of tho time when America should bo tho most en.ighton ed and thoroughly christian nation in the world ; whon throughout Its length and breadth education should be uni versal and the lnfluonce of the gospel should permeate every homo. But tho bright Btar of peace and prosperity was not always to shine upon them as from a clear and serono heaven. The time was near when its lustre would bo dimmed, or when it would even for a time almost disappear from earthly vUioo. The sturdy Puritans assail In unequal combat tho savage and tho ' elomonts, overcoming both to rise against a mightier foe. Thon down from tho grassy slopes of New England, out of tho swamps of tho Carolinas, come faintly to the ear, "like the music of forest loaves stirred by autumn winds," the drum taps of the revolution. Riflemen swarmed from their cabins in the wilderness to the do fonse of their country and homo. Our hearts swell with prido as we read of their valorous deeds. It was this pro gressive spirit which forced Cornwallis to surrender and which gave us tho Declaration of Independence and tho Constitution. It guided the course of Washington. It stimulated hearts with heroic fortitude to endure those terriblo winters at Plymouth Rock and Valloy Forge. It inspired tho dreadful charges of the national army from '01 to '65 and amid the awful carnago of the Civil war Its principles Btood sublime. Though the darkness of war still enveloped the land, yet the lightning flash of that memorable New Year's day has light ened the gloom and revealed the path way of a speedy return to peace. A century ago the "Father of Waters" rolled onward towards the Gulf to the lone music of its rushing waters. Now Its banks are teeming with flourishing cities and suspension bridges span its noble waters. Among the rocks of a peaceful harbor on the Pacific coast stood the lone hut of a foarloss hunter, where now stands on the harbor of the Golden Gate the magnificent city of San Francisco. To-day, under the guidance cf an unseen hand, ve behold tha grandest ropublio the world has evor known. It now embraces forty five states ad five territoiioh extending from tho sea board of the Atlantic to tha rock bound shores of the Pacific with a population of over ninety-four millions. The past century has been dis tinguished by a rising flood of inven tions. Few realize the rapid progress made since the application.of the power of steam and electricity to travel, agri culture, manufacturing and commerce. Seventy-five years ago the first steam locomotive was placed on Iron rails. To-day more than 194,000 miles of rail way traverse our land, on which are transported millions of bushels of grain from central to eastern and western markets, cotton bales from southern states to northern mills and manufac tured goods from New England to the far west. Trains are coming and going, day and night confusion, seldom collid ing, all controlled by the finger tips of the telegraph operator. Our country has also made great im provements In agriculture. One hun dred years ago, farming implements were few, but the nineteenth century has distinguished Itself by the invention of a great variety of labor-saving ma chinery. The government has taken up the work of creating agricultural colleges, which, with the experiment stations, will be a great help in extend ing the scientific knowledge of the young men who are preparing them selves for farm life. During our nation's infancy sb pro duced very few manufactured goods be cause Great Britain furnished these to 11 her oolonles. During the Revolu tionary war, however, necessity forced the people to .this pursuit. Since that time this Industry has rapidly been in creasing until now it is one of the lead ing occupations of our people . For a long time the Un ted States stood alone among the great nations In having a small navy. About twenty five years ago the government began to build the "new navy," replacing the old worn-out wooden BhlpB with armor plated war vessels. Now our navy com pares favorably with any other country except Groat Britain. The United States has also made a great step forward In regard to com merce. It now controls a large part of the foreign and has the greatest domes tic commerce In the world. In tho early history of our country schools were established, but they were open only to those who could afford to pay tuition, but now our public schools are free and open to any one who wishes to attend. Education is encouraged In all the states and In some attendance at schools Is compulsory. The apprecia tion on the part of the American people of the worth of Its common uehool sys tem Is constantly increasing. Citizens give more freoly towards the support of tho public schools than for n.ost public Improvements. What opportunities do we not havo in this fair land of ours? Hero every advantago is open, cducatli n is abso lutely free; here every law springs or may spring from tho will of ,he major ity. Those facts prove tu) truth of the poet's words: "America means op portunity." Cora B. Mc 'height. Soldier. Miss Carolino Ross is quite 111. One of Earl Marshall's boys has boen quite 111. MIsb Kate Ross and Mrs. A. M. John ston were in DuBois one day recently. Lots of snow, lots of mud, lots of cold weather at Soldier now. Mrs. Charles Biddlo has gone to Hazolhurst with bor husband. Clyde Smith, who has beon employed at Pittsburg for tho past few months, was circulating among his friends in this place last week. James Laverick is considerably missed from the bunch of young follows of town because he had a thumb smashed sometime ago and Is not ablo to bo about as before. Harry Rod well, one of our bright and moral young mon, doparted this life March 12th after an Illness of but ten days. Some years ago he was hurt while working In the mines and never fully recovered. Ho had beon attend ing school at DuBois for some time. March 2nd he came home quite ill, his condition growing worse each day until death knocked at the door and called him home. He will be greatly missed. Saturday. afternoon, March 17, Miss Maudo Rea and her Sunday school class took a trolley rldo to Soldier. While Master LaMarr Ritchie, another mom ber of her class was away from his homo Miss Rea and her class of boys assem bled in the parlor to await the arrival of LaMarr, who came in a short time and was greatly surprised. LaMarr's birth day will be March 20 but as that is a school day tho date was mado for Satur day p. m. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent playing games, and a trip around the coal works was groatly enjoyed by the boys. At 4.00 o'clock a fine lunch was served, consisting of Ice cream, cake and fruit. At five o'clock all doparted for their several homes wishing LaMarr many a happy birth day. LaMarr received a number of presents among which was a solid silver spoon with his name engraved on the handle. Doctors Are Puzzled. The remarkable recovery of Kenneth Mclvor, of Vanceboro, Mo., is tho sub ject of much interest to tho medical fraternity and a wide circle of irionds. He says of his case : "Owing to severe inflammation of the Throa'. and con gestion of the Lungs, three doctors gave me up to die, when, as a las', resort, I was Induced to try Dr. King'n Now Dis covery and I am happy to say, it saved my life." Cures the worst Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, Tonsilltls, Weak Lungs, Hoarseness and LaGrippe. Guaranteed at Stoke & Felcht Co.'s drug store, of Reynoldsville and Sykes- ville. 50o and $1.00. Trial bottle free. For Sale. One hundred fine residence lots on Fourth street, on easy terms to suit the purchaser. City gas and water can be had. Most beautiful residence street In town. Close to business center. In quire of D. Wheeler, Reynoldsville, Pa. A Lively Tussle . With that old enemy of the race. Constipation, often ends in Appendicitis. To avoid all serious trouble with Stom ach, Liver and Bowels, take Dr. King's New Life Pills. They perfectly regu late these organs, without pain or dis comfort. 25c at Stoke & Felcbt Druir Co.'s, druggists, of Reynoldsville and Sykesvllle. Special Sizes In rugs. We make carpet rugs to fit your room, no matter how odd it may be ; and ws carry a very large line of 9x12 rugs also. Reynoldsville Hard ware Company. New stock of spring and summer lace curtains from 38c to $2.25 par pair just received at A. Katzen's. ' j The High School Bulletin Editor. in-Chief, Craw Kino. The high school boys have com menced training for the field meet thtB spring. The most promising candidate for the dash Is a Bmall boy from Room 13. t Tho Seniors are making elaborate preparations for class day exercises, t What Is the mystery of the speaking tubo? t The Juniors have resumed their geomotry. t "The Mystery of the 'Squire's Cllont." or, who attended the party on East Main Btreet Tuesday evening, March 13, 1000 ? t The Juniors have redeemed thorn Bolvtm. If you don't bolieve it ask Miss Dewey. t Whut's tho matter with Old Tight? t Iley, there ! you dropped something, t Rev. Mr. Soberer conducted the morning exercises for the Lwor gradeB last wcok. t Hiivo you boon "black listed" yet ? t Why is Miss Dewey so intrested In "Forestry!" Because Bho is such a lover of nature. A Scientific Wonder. The cures that stand to Its credit make Buck Ion's Arnica Salve a scien tific wondor. It cured E. R. Mulford, lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry, Waynosboro, Pa., of a distressing case of Piles.. It heals the worst Burns, Sores, Bolls, Ulcers, Cuts, Wounds, Chilblains and Salt Rheum. Only 25c at Stoke & Foicht Drug Co.'s drug store, of Roynoldsvillo and Sykesvlllo Clover and Timothy Seed One half car just received of No. 1 seeds and as those seeds were pur chased at the lowest cash price we can make you a price that cannot be beat. Reynoldsville Hardware Co. Blank house leases may be obtained in any quantity at The Star office. Spring and summer Btock of shoes for men, boys and children at A. Katzen's Want Column. Raton: One cont por word for each and evorv Insertion. Foil Rent Mrs. A. H. Hoon's prop erty on Main st. Inquire of T. D. Hoon at Robinson & MundorfT's grocery. For Sale Fresh Jorsoy cow. In quire of Martin Hotrlck. For Sale Eggs from Buff Plymouth Rocks exclusively ; nugget strain, fine stock, extra good layers. Eggs $1.00 per 13. Satisfaction guaranteed, Arthur Soeloy, Reynoldsville, Pa. Lost Between Reynoldsville and my home on Tuesday, March 13th, a pocket book containing a sum of money. The finder will be rewarded by leaving at The Star office. Moses M. Thomas, Rathmel, Pa. Eggs for sale Anconas, the hens for winter laying. Eggs $1.00 por sitting. J. W. Myers. Foil Sale Two good horses. In qulro (if John M. Hays. For Sale The Sprague mansion, situate on Main street, Reynoldsville, Pa. For terms Inquire of W. C. Spraguo or at the law office of C. W. Flynn. Wanted Bids for moving my frame dwelling house from Main street down to Sixth street. Daniol Nolun. For Sale Good seven year old horss. J. F. Miller. Inquire F. A. McConnell. For Rent House on Jackson street, house on Grant street, flat on Main street. Inquire of E. T. McGaw. Wanted District managers to poet signs, advertise and distribute samples. Salary $18.00 weekly, $3.00 per day for expenses. State age and present em ployment. Ideal Shear Co., 39 Randolph St., Chicago. 5-24-00 Wanted Men, women, boys and girls to represent McClure's Magazine. Good pay. Address 67 East 23d St., N. Y. City. For rent House on Grant st. Mrs. Harriet Morrow. New goods just received for spring and summer at A. Katzen's. Wanted Travelling salesman. Must furnish reference and invost one thous and ($1000.00) dollars, In first class 6 per oent. bonds. Salary and expenses paid. Experience not required, we teach business at our mills. The Wheeling Roofing & Cornice Co., W. Va. Salesman Wanted To look after our Interest in Jefferson and adjacent oountles. Salary or commission. Ad dress Clovor Oil and Paint Co., Cleve land, Ohio. Letter Malt List of unclaimed letters remaining in post office at Reynoldsville, Pa., for the week ending March 17, 1900 : Tom Brock, Miss Agnes FaulU. Say advertised and give date of list when calling for above. E. C. Burns, P.M. Too Much Talk Is unnecessary, but we have the price on clover and timothy soed this year. Cume in and see about it. Reynolds ville Hardware Co. AUDITORS REPORT Or the Finance oftVnt Heynoldavllle Borough lor the Year ICndlna; March 111. 1900. P. J. WARD, Collm'tor, m amount with the Boroiiith of West Unynoldavlllo, for the year ending March lit, JUO0. For Tax us of 1WQ. DR. 10 am t duplicate) lust, setllm't I 13 I 13 CH. Ity collootor's on .13 (II Uy treasurers receipt 12 13 Fok Taxes 1903. im. To am t due last aotttam't 8 H3 8 M CR. By 8 col on 11.70 V By treasurers recelpta 8 23 8 82 llulance due borough... 181 Foil Tax rh 1B04. DR. To am t due last soltlmn't 81 67 91 87 CR. By am't exonerations 14 92 By 6$ col ton $;.: a w My treasurers receipts 71 29 89 88 Balance due borough. .. 199 Fob Taxes 1908. Bonouoii Tax. DR. To am't duplicate 407 80 To am't 6$ added on 111.60 2 08 409 CR. By am't exonerations 1142 By 6 rebate on :i?2.18 13 81 By 8 col on IJ.2.18 8 16 By IS col on 8H2.13 4 n Ity 6 col on 17.11 m By treasurers receipts 333 48 873 11 Balance due borough... 86 27 Liort Tax. DR. To am't duplicate 407 80 ' To am't M added on ttl-DO t 08 409 38 CR. By am't exonerations 1142 By 6 rebate on tin. IS 13 61 By 8 col on IJ79.IS 8 16 By 6 col ft on t2.13 4 11 By6 col on $7.11 86 By treasurers receipts 836 48 878 11 Balance due borough... 38 27 Watkb Tax DR. To am't of duplicate 244 46 To am't 5 add?d 1.86 1 09 246 64 CR. By am't exonerations 7 03 By 6t rebate on IIIW.ll 16 By M col fton f 163.11 4 89 By 6 col on r;.49 2 62 By b col ft od 84.24 21 By treasurers receipts 202 40 226 81 Balance duo borouph... 20 23 W. M. Bcnna, Bonoass. DR. To balance d ue last settlom't. . 2 28 To am't from (Jo. Com 10 00 To am't lines 6 00 To am't rent for holding Re publican primaries I 60 19 78 CR. By treasurers receipts 17 60 17 60 Balance duo borough... 2 28 W. L. JOHNSON. Treasurer In account with the Uorouith of West Heynoldavllle for the year ending March 13, 1V06. DR. To am't due last settlom't 324 32' Toam'trec'df'm I. J. Ward, Col 94 f To ain't ree'd f'm Aud'rGen.... 2 Wff To am't ree'd f'm B 11 mess for ' hall for election 12 60 Toam'trc'd tax on telephone noles a. U. & P. Co 26 m To am't ree'd fines 6 00 1319 87 CR. Bv norouirh orders redeemed... 92A 03 By t Treasurers 18 62 944 67 Bal. In hands of Treos. 876 30 RECAPITULATION. Resources. Am't In Treasurers hamis 875 30 Am't due from P. .1. Ward, Col. W 67 Am't due from Hurgrss llurze.. 2 28 Am't due from Co. for license.. ICO 00 691 12 LrABi lities None. ' J. W. Campbell, I W. M. Rioos Auditors A. J. Wells. I March 13, 1906. w u o cti S o u Q4 01 I O DQ O w 1 H 330,000.00 STEEL PLANT GOLD BONDS First Mortgage. Six Per Cent Bonds. Payable in Gold. Dated Dec. 1, 1905. Interest payable June I, Dec. I. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Reynoldsville, Pa. PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK, Reynoldsville. Pa. AND C. F. DICKINSON, Westinghouse Building, Pittsburg. Pa. We own and offer (in amounts to suit purchasers) the best industrial security ever offered to the investors of this community. The controlling interest in Reynoldsville's new "STEEL PLANT" has recently been purchased by Pittsburg people who are old in the successful management of large iron and steel properties. Necessary additions are being made to the equipment, and new and heavy machinery is being added. Uponcompletionofthe.se improvements a full line of Alligator Shears, Cold Saws, Rolling-Mill and Contractors' Machinery will be extensively manufactured at the Company's works, and sold from their Pittsburg offices. The assets of the Company as re-equipped will stand at $120,000.00 in round figures, against which the $30,000.00 of First Mortgage bonds are the first and prior lien. The Company has issued $30,000.00 six per cent First Mortgage Gold Bonds in de nomination of $100.00, $200.00, $500.00 and $1,000.00 each and we, the undersigned, have purchased a very large proportion of the entire issue. The semi-annual interest, at the rate of six per centum, is payable on June 1st and De cember 1st of each year, at The Peoples National Bank, Reynoldsville, Pa. These bonds are a first and prior lien on all of the real estate, buildings, machinery, equipments, franchises, property and revenues of the American Production Company, and a special condition in the mortgage provides that bonds to the amount of $2,500.00 shall be retired every year, after the first two years. LEGALITY These bonds have been issued under the supervision and advice of the following attor neys, viz : Messrs. Charles Corbett, of Brookville, Pa., Weil & Thorp, of Pittsburg, Pa., and G. M. McDonald, of Reynoldsville, Pa.; any of whom can vouch for the binding val. idity of these securities. j The undersigned being personally acquainted with the ''STEEL PLANT" property, consider these bonds as the best of the kind ever offered in this community, and recom mend them as a safe investment. j Prompt subscriptions for bonds in amounts from $100.00 up will be received by th$ un dersigned at the price of par and accrued interest. Allotments will be made as subscrip tions are received, the right being reserved to cease the allotment at any time. j : A DDR ESS: ' The Peoples National Bank, The First National Bank, j By W. B. ALEXANDER, President. By JOHN H. KAUCHER, President, Reynoldsville, Pa. Reynoldsville! , Pa. OR C. F. Dickinson, 1218-19-20 Westinghouse Building, Pittsburg, Pa. SHICK AND WAGNER The Big Store 1,000 yds. of an All Linen Crash Toweling at 8 1-4C 648 yds. French Val. Laces at 2 3-4C. We have just received one case of 1,000 yards of Crash Toweling guaranteed strictly all linen which we are putting on sale this week at 8 l-4c a yd. This is a good heavy coarse crash and is very absorbent just such as you will want during the coming spring. It is an exceptionally rare offer and is all we are able to get as we cleaned up the entire lot which the manufacturer had on hand. We are also offering this week an assortment of French Val Laces-dgings and insertions which are just as good value at 2 3-4c a yd. SlilCK & WAGNER The Big Store Corner Main and Fifth Streets, REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. I
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