mt it Star SubteripHon $1.00 per year inadvance C A.HTEP1IKNSON, Editor and Pub WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 11108 BY THE WAY It takes a broad Riiuie man to vote foi the public good when It affects bis private In terests adversely. FOR A GREATER REYNOLDS- V1LLE. Tbe action of the Business Men's As sociation last night In deciding to make an appeal to tbe councils and citizens of Reynoldsville and West Reynolds' vllle to agree to a consolidation of the two borough i Into one, should receive the sanction of ever eitiz ju who has in view the bent Inter, sts of toe ommun- ity as a whole. Whatever may have been the differences In the past, chanp ing circumstances have brought about a conditton of affairs which can bent be worked out by the collective effort of the people of both boroughs. When the sentlmeutof the we.t side favored separate municipal existence fifteen years ago, It did not have before it the problem of erecting a costly school building, as It now has, nor had Reyn oldsville the magnificent school facil ities to offer to share it now has. Their was no expensive highway paving then considered, as should be done now, and the scattered homes did not require a sewage system, which closer building has since rendered advisable In some sections of the town. In the fifteen years since, West Reyn oldsville has had an excellent adminis tration of local affairs, but Us civic pro gress has been hindered by the compar ltlvely low property valuation, nor will it ever be possible to make tbe public improvements named on the present valuation without Imposln a tax levy higher than would be necessary by uniting the two boroughs. The moment for action Is opportune because West Reynoldsville Is yet free from debt. After,ehe has once Incurred bonded indebtedness tbe hope of union on any mutually satisfactory basis would be gone. While the problems of paving and sewering might be put off for a few years, they must eventually come and should be well considered now. It Is inconceivable that West Reyn oldsville can much longer avoid making permanent Improvements. Its main roads ehould be paved. It 1b not merely a question of local pride; it Is an abso lute necessity that If the two boroughs are to remain the trading centers for tbe agricultural region surrounding, we must .provide decent roads into the town. Other towns are rapidly recog nizing the trade benefits of paved high ways and straining every nerve to pro vide them. Wlnslow township is co operating with Reynoldsville borough for publlo improvement in this way and West Reynoldsville, in fairness to itself and the public, must soon assume her Share of the general work. This, even with state aid, will entail a debt of at least fifteen thousand dollars. The construction of a sewage system may be delayed tor several years, but in time must come, and with it another - Increase in the municipal debt of from Ave to ten thousand dollars. The school building with new furnishings would probably cost from twenty to twenty five thousand dollars. ' It will be seen therefore that the people of West Reynoldsville are con fronted with necessary expenditures approximating forty-five thousand dol lars. By the last census West Reyn oldsville had a population of 774 and an assessed property valuation of about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. On this basis, the improvements named alone would impose a debt equivalent to thirty per cent of the valuation and Holiday Toilet Cases right to the fore at Stoke & Felcht Drug Co.'s. a -FOR- THe ftoiidaus Beautiful Rugs, Handsome Leather Rockers Pretty Rugs, Substantial Furniture, Soft Couches, Kitchen Cabinets, Sectional Bookcases, Articles for Ladies," ; " Presents forthe"Men, Toys for the Children. Call in and see our stock. g. r. mil. would mean a tax lew high 'enough to make tbelr present serenU..-n mill tax look like an iridescent dream This is a situation well oalcu lated to make Its citizens recon sider-tbe decision of fifteen years ago that separate municipal existence meant economy. It does so only so long as publlo work Is kept at a standstill. Consolidation was once frowned upon on the ground of high taxation. The west side's only escape from it now lies In annexation to Reynoldsville borough. Their population Is not large and there are not wanting Indications that the community may even lose part of what it now possesses through changes In certain large business concerns al ready rumored. On tbe other band, by annexation the needed Improvements will just as surely be made and the bur den of payment would be distributed over a population of six thousand in stead of one, approximately; and over an assessed valuation of eonstderxhly more than a million dollars Instead of about one hundred and fifty thousand. The question of school accommoda tions Is the most Important that the west side has to deal with at present. It needs no argument to prove the econ omy of an arrangement which would enable West Reynoldsville to secure the benefits of Reynoldsville's schools and at the same time avoid the neces sity of erecting a costly school building of Its own. Aside from the original cost of a good building with equipment for a high school, a standard equal to that of Reynoldsville's could not be attained without tripling the present expense of maintenance. The addition of West Reynoldsville to tbe Reynolds' vllle Bchool district would enable the local directors to provide even better equipment for the use of the consolidat ed schools. It has already been sug' Rested that a primary school could be established on the west side, under oon- trol of the local superintendent and thus obviate the objection of distance for the younger students. Politically the west side has nothing to lose by annexation. Tbe Interests of the two boroughs are Idontlcal and rep resentatlon on the common council of the greater city would give guarantee of Impartial legislation. It is absurd that a community which Is one In every respect civic, religious and social should be separated polit ically. It is for tbe true Interests of both Reynoldsville and West Reynolds ville that tbey should unite in their efforts for civic Improvement. It is patent to all that tbe larger tbe civic body working harmoniously the more can be achieved for the publlo good at the minimum per capita cost. Chas. S. Loud. The Cadenza Minstrels. A celebrated troupe of minstrel start will appear a the Grand on December 7, 8 and 9. This attraction has been secured after a great deal of trouble on the part of the management and can be relied upon as the best attraction to be seen bere this season. L. Max Howard and B. Frank Richards, tbe funny black-face song artists, Rufus Jackson, monologue king, and Jay Glenn, the renowned soft-sole dancer, comprise the greatest quartette of fun-makers in tbe business. The costumes used by this company were designed and made es pecially for this performance, and com bined with tbe electrical effects makes the finest stage setting ever used in minstrel show. Prof. L. J. Johnston, Interlocutor, Is a saxophone soloist of renown and will render a selection each night. The fact that this great show cau be seen for 10 cents leaves no ex cuse for anybody staying away from this great attraction. Notice to Delinquents. Some people who are In arrears on the subscription to The Star made promises several months ago that have nut been fulfilled yet. We must ask all subscribers over one year in arrears to make prompt payment. Shoes and Rubbers. The Heart Can't Stand Rheu matic Add Poisoning. The Uric-O Treatment Expels the Poison From the Blood. Everything in leather and rubber footwear at Gtllesptes. Watched Fifteen Years. "For fifteen years -1 have watched the working of Bucklen's Arnica Salve; and it has never failed to cure any sore, boll, ulcer or burn to which It was applied. It bos saved us many a doctor bill," says A. F. Hardy, of East Wilton, Maine. 25c at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. drug store. Want Column. RtAI ' rind At nap mnA frtu MmnU - vorvlnsertlon. For Rent Eight room house on Main street. Inquire of T. D. Hoon. FOR Rent Five room bouse. In quire of L. M. Snyder. FOR SALE One horse, one buggy, one sleigh, and household utensils. Inquire of Rev. J. W. Myers. For Rent House on Hill street. Inquire of James T. Butler, the barber. Say! Did You Get ANY OF Hunter & Milliren's Choice Home Made Mince Meat Yet? IT HAS NO lOnAL ubocrtbe for The -X- Star If you want the News JXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Eatut of W. J. mill. at nf Township, Deceased. r,ui ii:c, imrnuy KiTen mat letters testa mentary on the entHta nf w. J. Mini of Wlnslow township, county of Jefferson du si me oi i-ennbylvanla deceased, have been ((ranted to the undersigned, to whom all personB Indebted to said .iHt m quested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay. J.E. Hm.i.is, Reynoldsville, Pa., Nov. 20, 1008. Executor- Those sharp, shooting pains through the chest aaund tbe region of the heart mean that poisonous uric and rheumatic acid are there ready to spring and grip tightly tbe muscles controlling the hearts action. Don't neglect these warnings. You must neutralize and drive these dangerous poisons from tbe system, or -sooner or later tbey will overcome you. The only true way to cure Rheu matism is to get at it from the Inside with Urlc-O. It acts with marvelous swiftness upon the muscles, kidneys and blood. Cleans out tbe sand-like deposits In the muscles, forces tbe kidneys to form those duties for which they were designed and neutralizes tbe acid within the blood. Uric-O Ib an acid taken internaltv. 3 times dally, and does not contain any morphine, opium or so-called "pain deaders." Sciatica. Muscular, Inflam matory and Articular Rheumatism all yield readily to Urlc-O. It Bells for 75o and $1.00 the bottle or you can obtain a trial bottle free by writing to Tbe Smith Drue Co.. lib Smith Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y. Uric-O Is sold and personally recom mended by Stoke & Felcht Drug Co. Comfort and Lasting Grace at Moderate Cost S That's La Vogue Garments Combined with their correct ness of style, they are made practical coats the Ameri can women can wear gar ments of charming style for the real, live active women. It's impossible to picture or write of the many little things that make a coat at tractive and really satisfac tory, but you can depend upon it LA VOGUE gar ments have them. In LA VOGUE you can purchase a man-tailored coat at moderate cost that is dis tinctive in style and making throughout. In LA VOGUE garments you receive the full value of your money they're priced where every woman can af ford to dress in the prevail ing fashion and without a serious drain on her pocket book. $7,00 to $30.00. Eing- Stoke Co. Dept. Stores seaaxxsan GRAND HOLIDAY OPENING AT- BREAKEY'S RACKET STORE Saturday, November 28th, 1908 Santa Clatts Has been to our store and made satisfactory arrangements by which we are to furnish all the good people of Reynoldsville and vicinity with his toys and gifts at the lowest possible fees. Santa's choicest Dolls, prettiest Books, dainty China and Glassware from his factory in Toyland will be on display from November 28th until Christmas Eve at BREAKEY'S RACKET STORE. DOLLS All sorts, white, black, rag, kid, sleeping, talking dolls boy, girl and clown dolls. 5o, 10c up to prlc nf the fine, fancy life-like dolls. Every taste, v..-iy pi Icj Id suited. Bring the little girls and let them look h- long as they like. We bave the Stuffed Monkles that won't bile the girls and tbe Fur Kitty that pleases the baby. SLEDS, GO-3ARTS and BUGGIES Just what will pleuse the boys and glrlB. Hobby-Horses for the litlie tols and Shoo Flys for the baby. ' Do you like a nice Christmas Tree? We bave an unlimited sup ply of decorations the finest in tbe market. All kinds of Rattles and Bell Toys to please baby. Building and ABC blocks, Drawing Slates, Paint Boxes and Kindergarten Helps. DRUMS All prices, from the lOotoy up to tbe military. Mechanical Toys, Hill Climbers, Moving Trains of Cars, Switch , Engines, Steam Engines, Railways. Beautiful line Xraas Story Books. GAMES Croklnole Boards, Parches!, DiaboU, Bean Bag and a variety of card games. MUSIC TOPS, TOY PIANOS, to make music for dolly's party. TOY FURNITURE from upholstered parlor suites to the f ur- ulabiugs of Dull Kitchen. Stoves, Tables and Chairs. TRUNKS for Dolly to tako a trip to visit friends. Toy Dishes, thn kind that makes dolly's table shine. FANCY GOODS Toilet Cases. Work Boxes. Hand and Easel Mirrors and many other fancy articles that make a nice present for a friend. CHINA GOODS Fancy Salads, Celery Trays, Cups and Sau cers. A large variety at genuine bargain prices. Fancy Lamps, Lemonade and Wine Sets, and other articles in glassware useful and ornamental. IN JEWELRY we bave some nice Rings, Beauty Pins, Cuff Buttons and CulT Links. GLOVES, MITTENS and Handkerchiefs suitable for a present to a friend. STATIONERY A nice box of paper will please your friend. You need but see our line of Holiday Postal Cards to select wbat your friends will like. Our line of staples are clean and up-to-date and at tbe lowest price considering quality. m Gome Early and Select the Articles You Wish Remember, we will upon a part payment hold the goods for you. Thanking our friends for their patronage in the past and requesting a continuance of it, we beg to state that pur motto is, "Fair and impartial treatment. for all." Come to headquarters for your Holiday Goods and you will be convinced we can furnish you just the kind of presents you are looking for at the lowest price. BREAKEY'S RACKET STORE IN P. O. S. OF A. BUILDING. REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. I
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