CONTRIBUTED Thb Stab ' sliid at all times to Blve space to rontrlhiii lon nf iienenil (merest, from ItH renders mid Invites the free expression or personal opinion. Editor Star D.mr Sir: In lat week's issue of the Volunteer au article appeared under the beading of. "Candy making must be profitable," which evidently emanated from the pen of the burgess of our mu nicipality. If It were not for the fact that be openly used my name In connection with bis literary effort, and. by Innuendo, at least, insinuated that I was conducting my business dishonestly, I would per mit It to pass unnoticed. But In justice to myself I feel that I should publicly refute the above mentioned charge and say to the author that I challenge him to produce any dishonesty, over charge or unfa.r dealing whatsoever between the Reynoldsville Candy Company and any of Its customers. He goes on to eay that I have Infracted the Sunday laws of the Commonwealth on three diff erent occasions and for so dojng I have paid out in fines about twenty dollars. That statement is correct, I hava paid " these bills the same as I discharge all my juBt obligations. Does the author object to this principle? Another charge made against me 1b, "tbat he has kept his store opon for three Sundays and contrary to the specific request of the authorities.'' What authorities? 1 have been noti fied by the burgess to e.osu up my place of business. I consulted my attorney as to the authority of the burgess to issue an order of that nature and he in formed me that it in no more the duty of that ufflc al nor does be have any more authority to issue an order of tbat nature than Hois any private citzin. He advised me that the Sunday law is a part of the criminal law of the Com monwealth, over which the burgess can fxerclse no jurisdiction. His duty is to inforce the ordinances and by-laws of the borough and when lie attempts to arrogate to himself jurisdiction of the criminal law of the commonwealth, be is assuming an authority not delegated to him by the legislature of our Btate. If the burgess made an honest effort to cause all to obey the Sunday law, then be might be commended for his act. But when he selects a certain individual to be punished for doing what others are permitted to do, then he is not acting in good faith and is denying to one "a square deal." Run ning street caft mi Sunday has been held to be unlawful, yet they are permitted to be operated In our borough. Selling newspapers- on the Sabbath is prohibit ed have the "authorities" made any "specific request" to discontinue this in Reynoldsville on Sunday? Hiring a livery rig other than for a work of charity or a work of oeccessity, is un lawful. Have the "authorities" made any effort to curb this? So I might go on and multiply examples of special privlliges extended by the "author ities." The Sunday law Is not a late act of the Assembly, but, I am Informed, has been In effect for many years. Under its provisions any one making a pur chase on Sunday Is as much a law breaker as the party selling. The bur gess, previous to bis making the "specific request" above mentioned, has found it convenient to visit my place and make purchases on the day which the law says it is unlawful to do bo. Respectfully, John P. Athenian. School oaps at Mlllirens. If you want to buy or sell anything, or lose or find anything, try our "want', column. Sure of good results. f : ' : 1 THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK If in doubt as to the safety of your money, then re move the doubt and ease your mind by placing your savings with the oldest established bank in this vicinity The Peoples National Bank REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. ESTABLISHED IN 1875 Interest paid on savings accounts. Said accounts having excellent withdrawal privileges. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7.30 TO 8.30. CAPITAL $100,000.00 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF REYNOLDSVILLE. CAPITAL . . $75,000 SURPLUS .' . 90,000 TOTAL . . $165,000 John II. Kaucukh, l'res. John H. Knucher Henry C. Dullile J. 0. King J. Is. SAFE AND CONSERVATIVE. BANKING. EVERY ACCOMMODATION CONSISTENT. WITH CAREFUL BANKING. - Popular Young Mining Mn Injured, M. L. b-mpaey, who has been oper ating In the London district for' the paBt five years with his brother', Al, mot with a serious accident this morn ing and is being brought to Letidvllle for treatment. As near as can tx. ascer tained the accident was causer by an exploding cap, which wounded him in temple, face and on the chest. jHe is in comatose condition and unable to ex plain just how the accident occurred, his brother Al being away from the working sharpening some tools and Milt operating alone.' At first it was feared bis eyes had boon effected, but a closer examination Bhows them apparently to be all right. There are no more popular young min ing men in Lead villa than the Dempsey boys and it would be misfortune indeed to their many friends to have any seri ous disaster overtake them. They have worked faithfully and tirelessly on their property and have every reason to believe they will cut the London vein. It is to be hoped that the accident will not result seriously. The Leadvllle (Col.) Cornier, Oct. 4, 180B. M. L. Dempsey, a former Reynolds vllleioy, is a son of.Mr. and Mrs.'j. W. Dempsey, of West Reynoldsville. A letter from A. J. Dempsey, a brother, written Oct. 8, says Milton is improving and will not bo disfigured much, if any. In taking his brother, Milton, from their mining district to Leadvllle Oct. 4, Al. Dempsey says be bad to force his way through snow that in many places had drifted to a height of six feet and more. Soldier. C. Earley and wife spent Sunday at Reynoldsville. Mrs Frank Marinaro visited with relative io Eleanora laBt week. Rev. J. J. Walsh, of Pittsburg, was a Soldier visitor one day recently. Mies Margarett Maher, of Eleanora, spent last Sunday with friends here. Mrs. George Allen, Jr., and little daughter spent part of last week at Rathmel. Mrs. James Ross and daughter, Mrs. Blddle, attended church Sunday in Reynoldsville. Mrs. Elizabeth Pounds, of Little Washington, Pa., spent a day recently with ber son, P. P. Relter, and family. The moving picture entertainment given by Laverlck and Meyers last Sat urday evening was very good and well patronized. James Yohe, of New Castle, spent last Monday with his sister, Mrs. P. Relter. Mr Yohe has not been In these parts for over 25 years. In A. R. Ritchie's garden can be seen a few squash vines on which grew 180 good squash. The largest measuring 62 Inches. None of them have been weighed, but a dozen or more were carried single by a man into the cellar Letter Lint. List of unclaimed letters remaining in post office at Reynoldsville, Pa., for week ending Oct. 14. 1900: J. R. Hays, Thomas Lally, J. W. Myers, J. W. Murphy. Say advertised and give date of list when calling for above. R C. Burns. P. to. Blood Poisoning . Results from chronic constipation, which is quickly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills. They remove all pois onous germs from the system and infuse new life and vigor; cure sour stomach, nausia, headache, dizziness and colic, without gripping or discomfort. 26c. Guaranteed by Stoke & Feicbt Drug Co., Reynoldsville and Sykesville. OFFICERS J. C. Kmo, Vlce-Prcs. K. C. Scm'CKEiie. Cashier. DIRECTORS Daniel Nolan Hammond John H. Corbott R. it. Wilson liyitW.TrlMffiBMMMBiMMr 1 Sykesville. ( G. Mansfield left Monday morning for Tyler, where ho will b employed for some time. Mrs. Lamb and daughter, of Pitts burg, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Zimmerman. Mrs. Kline and two children, of Du Bols, visited with her sister, Mrs. R. C. McMinn, Saturday and Sunday. Class No. 4 of the M. E. Sunday school will hold a chicken and icecream social In K. of P. basement Friday evening. Mrs. Joseph Butler and four sons returned from Oklahoma last Thursday after being there ten months, where Mr. Butler died. Mrs. I. G. Mansfield, daughter, Zola, Mrs. Thomas Smith and daughter, Lula, and Mrs. Earl Long and son, Roy, spent Saturday In DuBols. Miss Edna Holman, who has been visiting with relatives in Friendsvlllo, Md., for nearly three months, returned home last Tuesday evening. The K. of P. lodge held an oyster and pie social In their basement on Friday evening. A good crowd was In attend ance aqd quite a neat sum was realized. Charles Rittenhouse left Monday morning for Elswortb where ho will be employed at the blacksmlthing trade. His wife accompanied him and will remain for several dayB. Dr. R. S. Borland, of Mercer, deliver ed a One sermon in the M. E. church Sunday evening to a large congregation at the close of the sermon a collection for superanuated preachers was taken. Mrs. H. B. Philllppl and son, Lester, went to Dunkirk, N. Y., last Friday to Identify an Italian who was accused of shooting and stabbing a Slav in this place last February. They returned home Sunday morning. The Italian was brought back and taken to Brook vllle jail Sunday morning. Compensation. Happiness Is a condition of the mind. Environment has little to do with it. The cobbler contemplates with the same satisfaction the neat job of mend ing he has just completed as the artist does his finished picture. When the laborer returns from his days work he feels as well satisfied as tho lawyer who has won an Important case in court, or the phyician who has accomplished a great feat in surgery. On the average one man is about as happy as another. It is a matter of do ing your duty. You feel just as good over your small triumphs as the President of the United States over his great ones. He has his distinction. You have your In dependence. He stands upon an emin ence' but his footing Is not secure. You are on sure ground, and feel safe. Of course we are more or less discon tented. This fooling pervades all ranks, and the more desires you have satisfied the more discontented you be come'; It Is the law. The only way to enjoy life is to make up your mind to take things as they come, moderate your desires, be thank ful for what you have and don't refuse to enjoy the present becauss you are pessi mistic about the future. Keep your conscience clear and your liver in good working order and resolve to take things as they come. Punxsutawney Spirit. A Young Mother at 70. "My mother has suddenly been made young at 70. Twenty years of intense suffering from dyspepsia had entirely disabled her, until six months ago, when she began taking Electric Bitters, which have completely cured her and restored the strength and activity she had in the prime of life," writes Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrlck, of Danforth, Me. Greatest restorative medicine on the globe. Sets stomach, Liver and Kid neys right, purifies the blood, and cure's Malaria, Biliousness and Weaknesses. Wonderful Nerve Tonic Price 50 cents. Guaranteed by Stoke & Feicht Drug Co., Reynoldsville and Sykesville. 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. LLOOTTSS For Sale on Easy Terms. Thirty fine residence lots for sale on extension of Fourth street on easy terms, to suit purchaser. Inquire of E. Neff, Reynoldsville, Pa. Never before has there been such a large stock of floor coverings shown in' this town than we have this Bpring. We have over 50 patterns of 9 ft. x 12 ft. rugs from $5.00 to $50.00, and over 7,000 yards of carpet from 20c to 11.60 per yard. Come and see our stock ; no trouble to show it. J. R. Hillls &Co. "For Rent" and "For Sale" cards cun be secured at The Star office. Fall shirts atMilllrens. Miners! Do you want old papers for "shooting" in the mines? Come to The Star office and get a large bundle for 5 cents, . GOOD ROAD MOVEMENT. Petition for Five Miles in Jefferson County, Reynoldsville and Winslow Town ship Included. The growth of the Good Road move ment is rapidly progressing in Jefferson county and, to date, the following petitions for State aid have been filed with the State Highway Department: Young township, 3,700 feet; x Punx sutawney borough, 5,000 feet; x Young townshsp, 3,700 feet; x Clayvllle bor ough, 4,075 feet; Winslow township, 3,025 feet; x Reynoldsville borough, 4,000 feet; Total, 24,400 feet, or nearly five (5) miles of roads. The districts marked (x) filed their petitions direct, agreeing to pay one fourth the cost of reconstruction, thus relieving the county of any expense in connection therewith. The county co operated with the other districts, each agreeing to pay one-eighth of the cost, the state paying three fourths. Plans, estimates and specifications have been prepared for the construction of the following roads, the county Com missioners, Township Supervisors and Borough authorities having notified the Highway Department that thoy were satisfied with the estimates and to proceed with the work: 4,150 foet of road, 16 feet wide, In Young township, extending north from Punxsutawney borough, on the Reyn oldsville road, also 4,000 feet of road 10 feet wide, in Young township, extend ing northwest from Clayvllle borough, on the Brookvllle road. 3,858 feet of rond. 20 feet wide, in Punxsutawney borough, extending from Young township H ie to Jenks Avenue; also 1,129 feet of brick paving, 28 feet wide, in Punxsutawney borough, ex tending from Ridge Avenue to Mahon ing street. The state agreed to pay its share for constructing this road 22 feet wide, the extra 6 foet in width to be paid for by the borough. 4,103 feet of road, 20 feet wide, in Clayvllle borough extending from Main street to the Young township line. Bids will be advertised for on the above work within the next ten (10) days. The amount of money available for road-building purposes in Jefferon County until June 1st, 1907, is $37,127. 22. The amount available from June 1st, 1907, to June 1st, 1908, is about $22,305,54, making a total sum of about $81,918.30 for use until June 1st, 1908. At an average cost of about $9,000 per mile it will take about $45,000 to con struct the five (5) miles of road applied for, the state's share of which will be about. $3.'!,750. As Jefferson county's entire apportionment amounts to about $81,918 30, this will k-ave about $48,1(18. 30 still unapplied for and gives the other districts an opportunity to secure state aid In reconstructing their roads. Want Column. Rates: One cent per word for each and evorv Insertion. For Rent. Nov. 1st, five room house on Jackson street. Inquire STAR office. FOR Rent Furnished bedroom with use of bath. Inquire al STAR office. FOR Sale Mohney property on Jackson street. Inquire of E. Neff. FOR Rent House in West Reynolds ville. Inquire of G. G. Williams. For Rent Seven room house in West Reynoldsville with modern im provements. Inquire at THE Star office. For Sale Business block on Main street. Two store, rooms and six room flat above, also fine home on Jackson street. Inquire of L. J. McEntira. For Sale On 12th st., city, six room house and lot; cellar; good water. Will sell on easy payments. M. M. FlSHER. For Rent Three office rooms on second floor and hall on third floor, all with modern conveniences, in Smith & McClure's new building. Inquire of F. D. Smith. For Sale Horse and wagon. In quire of W. A. Leech, West Reynolds vllle. For Rent House and three acres of land in Winslow township, known as Jap Carl property. Inquire of Lee SheeBley.or call at The Star office. For Sale Twenty-five houses cheap; three yenr'B time; same as rent. Come and see. Daniel Wise, Sykesvilla, Pa. Farm for Sale Fifty acres in cul tivation; located 3 miles west of Reyn oldsville; fruit of all kinds; good build ings ; farm in good condition and handy church and school. Inquire of Henry Snyder, Reynoldsville, Pa. For Sale One house and lot In West Reynoldsville and one lot on Grant St., Reynoldsville. W. C. Smith, attorney. QHARTER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that un apirllcutlon will be made 10 the governor of PoniiHylvanla on Friday. November Dili, 1KKI, by John V. liawNon, II. Alex 8U)ke and VV. II. Moore, un der the art of Assembly, entitled "An art 10 provide for the Incorporation and regulation of certain corporations" approved Abrll21illi 1874, and the supplements thereto, for the chiirter of an intended corporation to be called the RcynoldsiUe Aniiiteinent Comp any the character und object of which Is erecting and maintaining an Opera House and a place of entertainment and amuse ment, and for these ptu-poscs to have. poh sess and enjoy Ml Urn rights, lame nts itnd pilvih of Mild act of assembly and supplements thereto. (i. M. McDonald, Solicitor. Picture Shoes That's what many of our new ' Queen Quality" Btyles might fitly becalled. The makers of "Queen Quality" Shoes huve long enjoyed world-wide renown for the b?auty and originality of their shoo styies. But this season's models with their new toe shapes, new heels and new patterns, set a still highur murk. We only ask the opportunity of showing the new stylos and demonstrating their superior style and fitting qualities. Prices are $4.00, $3 50 and $3 00. ADAM'S SHOE STORE Foot Fitters REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. ' PURE FOODS Many states have passed laws prohib itlng the sale of sea foods that have been treated by preservatives, unless so labeled. 1 The above trade mark is a guarantee tbat oysters or other foods bearing it are absolutely pure and free from pre servatives of any kind. Sealsbipt Oysters are free from water, from ice, from germs, from dirt. They are sealed in air-tight cases at the beds and opened at the dealer's. The ice is packed around the case. Fresh Shipments Daily at Frank's Restaurant. CARPET BARGAINS. 2,000 yards of Ingrain carpets, all wool, best grade and patterns, we will sell for io days, or until Oct. 27, at a bargain. Come and see them and get prices. C. R. HALL. 1 a A.KATZEN of the Peoples Bargain Store a a a a a a Has Bought a of Fall and Winter Goods Special bargains In Underwear from baby's to grandpa's. Also big variety of staples in Dry GOODS what is needed in everyday use. The prices are as low and right as you cau Imagine. You will find more assortment than has ever before been handled in our store, as: CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, GLOVES, SWEATERS for boys' and men's winter outfit. You can't compare our prices with those of anybody else. Our motto, Quick Salus and Small Profits. A. K.VT7.EN, Trop. a a a a a a a W WWW UroKlooW ftl f Complete Stock a a a a SS a a a a a a a a a a W WW w
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