V
THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED HANK IN THE COUNTY
When Rebels Camped Near f
Reynoldsville
AN INTERESTING REMINISCENCE
OP CIVIL WAR DAYS.
That there was oucu a camp of South
ern rebels witblo two miles of Reyiiolds
vllle, that it wus maintained three
years, that In Its defense murder was
committed, and that Its remains are yet
vUlble to prove the truth of the talo,
are historical facts little known to the
generation grown up since '05.
In 18H0 an old State road existed run
ning from a point north of the Groves
farm In the Beechwoods, through Pau
coaSt and over the hills to what Is now
Wheeler' farm, tbenco Into Reynolds
vllle. Long since abandoned, Its trailing
course may still be followed from Pan
coast to the Wheeler farm, and along
this stretch in the days of the war, dark
deeds were done and men lived obeying
no law but the dictates of their, own
wild hearts. There were but few set
tlers In Reynoldsvllle then and the dark
forest told no tales, hence the quick
forgetfulue8S of this strange chapter of
local history.
Shortly after the war broke out be
tween North and South In IStiO, there
appeared suddenly in Winslow town
ship four strangers whose manner and
talk betrayed their southern origin.
Regarded with suspicion by the resi
dents, the men associated only with
each other and were driven by necessity
to erect a shelter and borne for them
selves. Going off to the north of Reyn
oldsville, they selected a spot midway
between the present farms of R. M.
Fug ate and David Wheeler, but then a
dense wilderness, where a ' spring of
pure, cold water flowed from the
ground, they cleared a space almost an
acre in extent and built thereon a rude
cabin for themselves. Around it, with
a thought fulness which betokened
previous life in more peaceful pursuits,
they planted wild app1r. plum and other
fruit trees and transplanted from the
forest many wild grape 'vines which
clambered over their cabin and the
over-arcblng trees.
The men were heavily armed and de
pended for existence mainly on the
slaughter of game which abounded in
the forest about them. Lumbering was
just commencing in the region and oc
casionally they would work under con
tractors in the woods. But between
them and the local settlers there was
little In common and the men guarded
their little camp as rigidly as a fort In
time of war.
One day, it is said, a soldier of the
Union army, a courier, possibly, or
scout, came riding along the road. His
appmnoh wr Immediately detected bv
the Southutne s In the camp atid for
reasons beat knowu to them rega d d
as hostile. Wlihln threo rods of their
cabin camp a rifle cracked In the furest.
The Uaion soldier was never seen again
nor was there any Investigation made
of his disappearance. Other tules of
the kind were once common, which
may and may not be founded on fact.
It seems that the little band of rebels
In a Blrange lacd were Isbmaelltes
whose bund was against every man and
every man's band agaliibt them. After
the shooting of the soldier one of the
Southerners disappeared for a time,
three only bolng seen until the follow
ing year, when thu fourth reappeared.
Their life In this manner continued
until Lee surrendered at Appomatox,
when they hastily abandoned their
camp and left, accorulng to report, for
British Columbia. Hostile apparently
to both North ana South, they could
And no rest within the borders of the
Union. Who they wore and what their
mission here has never been discovered.
To-day the remains of their camp are
still visible. A lod below the path of
the abandoned road the "rebel spring"
still flows and the wild grape vines
hang from the gnarled old apple trees
planted nearly fifty years ago around
the camp of the men whom tradition
has branded as deserters from the
Southern army.
Ladies
Ail the latest novelties will be found
at Bin?-Stoke Co.
Want Column. .
Rates: One cent per word (or each and
Bvorvlnsertlon.
FOR Rent House and large lot. In
quire Mrs. R. D. Beer or W. L. John
ston. For Rent Two six room houses i
West Reynoldsvllle. G. G. Williams.
For Rent Store room. Inquire of
Mrs. R. L. Taafe.
For. Rent or Sale Property on
Pike street, West Reynoldsvllle. In
quire at Building and Loan office.
For Rent Six room bouse on
corner of Third and Hill streets. In
quire of Mrs. C. Mitchell.
For Sale Hot blast Peninsular
stove; only used one winter; a bargain.
Inquire at The Btar office.
For Rent Six room house, with
bath, on Grant street. Inquire of
Agnes Rtston.
UT WOOL
If this advertise
ment will help you
to receive something
b e 1 1 e r something
more than you have
ever had before for
like money, then you
ought to be glad to
read every word of it.
You are going to
buy your Fall and
Winter suit or over
coat anyway.
Then don't toler
ate any cotton you
don't need to cot
ton in men's clothing
means trouble and
dissatisfaction sooner
or later.
Wool is the only
thing that is good
enough for you.
Wool suits and
overcoats keep their
color, hold their
shape, stand the wear.
Yet, in these days
of clever imitations
cotton is often passed
off as wool and
some clothes made of
cotton look well at
the start but only
at the start.
You can be sure.
The makers of
CLOTHCRAFT
are the oldest fash
ioners of men's cloth
ing in the country.
Their name stands
for honesty and fair
dealing. They guar-
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overcor.ts to be all
wool every time,
all the time.
Their guarantee is
good; we put ours
on tcp of it.
Ycti ere safe when
you buy CLOTH
CRAFT the only
all wool guaranteed
all wool clothing
selling at from 10
to $25 the suit or
overcoat.
. We piciced the
swellcst things from
nearly 1,000 designs.
Come early, before
the big demand breaks
up stock.
Bing-Stoke Co.
1 Kuril VA
Puncture Proof Bicycle Tires
at Manufacturers Prices.
For a short time we will sell the Famous Hedgethorn
Puncture Proof Tires for only $4 80 per pair. JM-80 is
the manufacturers' prices In Chicago and they send
same by express collect, which costs you 6O0, making
the tires cost you $5.40. Remit ns $5 40 and we will ship
by express ALL CHARUES PREPAID, one pair of
these tires. Tires coat you but $4.80 witli 60c added as
the express charge. We save you several days time.
Address OTTO J. NUrP, DetUr m Hcrdtt mi Sapplin,
SYKESYILLE, PA.
This offer holds good in Jefferson, Clearfield, In
diana, Armstrong, Clarion, Forest and Elk counties, Pa.
$0.50 PUHGTURE-PROOF TIRES ? " kl
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making No dknger from THORNS. CAC
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feriou punctures, like intentional knife cuis, can
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ttnntr-nvs Thousand pairs toM bit year.
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Resources
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Drafts and Money Orders issued on all parts of the world.
Interest compounded semi-annually on savings accounts,
having excellent withdrawal privileges.
Liberal treatment and every courtesy consistent with
sound banking is assured all at
The Peoples National Bank
REYNOLDSVILLE, PA.
OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS
THE PEOPLES BANK BUILDING.
Gold and Silver Mounted Umbrellas,' Watches, Jew
elry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Lockets and Chains,
Bracelets (all kinds and sizes), Phonographs and
Records. All goods new and up-to-date at prices to
suit everybody. We engrave all goods free when
purchased at -
GOODER'S
JEWELRY :: STORE
In the Peoples National Bank
Building
Reynoldsvllle, Pet.
We pay particular (Mention to Watch Repairing.
Cg
wm fat
JL5? jrr. ..S,
A Doll PcUicoai-KTEtnnLillU Girt
in ioum,who brinqs her mother or big sister
down to our petticoat department on the
jirsi dayoj our jail petticoat opening-.
Hie Highest
Ort in
ShicK Wagner
The Bio Store
mm
Fall Opening In Our Petticoat and
Corset Department
Which is of vital interest to EVEKY WOMAN OF TASTE
Petticoats
We have jUBt received our Fall and Winter line
of the world-famed IIY-ART PETTICOAT STYLES
a petticoat which needs no comment from us. Ev
ery lover of the beautiful in dress knows them as
America's leading Petticoats.
In our petticoat section you will find on display a
brilliant assortment of styles in all materials, Silks,
Sateens, Heatherblooms, Parisiennes, Mistletoes and
other lightweight fabricB.
We have planned carefully for this opening and
are prepared to show a large variety of designs in
order that every woman will find just the style that
best pleases her at the price she wants to pay.
As to quality, we will quote the title won by the
ten years' success of Hy-Art the Highest Art in
Petticoat Making.
Come to-day before they are picked over and
make your selection. We have them in colors and
blacks colors to match your Fall Suit.
Heatherblooms and Mistletoes, $1.00 to $3.50.
V,
SilkB, $4.00 to $10.00.
A Doll Petticoat Free.
We will give free to every little girl in town who
comes in with her mother or big sister to see the line
of Petticoatsr-a nice little petticoat for her Doll.
Best bring the little girl in before '.they are all gone.
American Lady Corsets
' We have received also our Fall and Winter Btyles
of American Lady Corsets.
This line of Corsets is like the line of Hy-Art
Petticoats needs no comment from ua. -You are
acquainted with the merits of the American Lady
Corsets both as to quality and style. The new fall
styles will interest you. All we need to say for this
line of corsets is that it has no equal. This fact has
become recognized and that is what has made this the
leading corset in America.
Their motto is, A Style For Every Figure, and if
you get the Btyles you ought to have, you will have
the best corset that money can buy.
See the new Fall Styles, $1. 00 to $3. 50.
We have also the best corset on the market for
50 cents.