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Reynoldsville
Reynoldsville
Hal modern schools and churches, pared
streets, water, gas and electrlo accommoda
tions, convenient trolley lerTtce, high and
healthful location, varied employment tor
labor and many other residential advantages.
Offers exceptional advantages for ithe loca
tion of new Industries I Kree factory sites,
cheap and abundant fuel, direct shipping
facilities and low freight rates and pleutlful
supply of laborers.
VOLUME 17.
REYNOLDSVILLE, PENN'A., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908.
NUMBER 29.
PROGRESS OF THE GREATER
REYNOLDSVILLE PROJECT DELAYED
BEBCHWOODS SETTLER DEAD.
William Britton, Pioneer, Dies in His
Feventy-Fourth -Year.
William Britton, one of the pioneer
settler of Beeouwooua, died at bis
home at 6 o'clock Thursday morning
after an Illness extending over a period
of several years. He was a sufferer
from Bright's disease and for the past
two year'sMiud been In a very dolicate
condition, although at no time confined
to his bed. Monday he bad helped
about the work' on the farm and bad
overseen $he fall butchertcur, but that
night was taken with severe suffering
and gradually grew worse until his life
ebbed away early Thursday morning,
November 20, 1908.
Mr. Britton was one of the stalwart
armors of the BeectawoodB country,
whose labors have made that com
munity famous. He was born In Ire
land aul came to this country with his
brother Joseph when a young boy. He
made bis home with Rev. John VVray
in Beechwoods for several years, until
by his frugality and energy he gathered
enough together to buy a plot of ground
which he cleared and tilled until be
gained one of the finest farms In that
section. Here he had lived for 60
years, an unostentatious life doln" his
.duty faithfully and honorably, and sot
ting an example of an upright country
gentleman to the rising generation.
The deceased married Miss Lydla
Dlvler, who with seven children sur
vives him. These are Mrs. Minnie
Sterrett, Mrs. Lizzie Smith, Mrs.
Martha Sterrett, Edna, Joseph, John
and Vernon. Three other children,
Perry, Bertha and Mabel, have pre
oeded their father to the grave. He
is also survived by three brothers,
James, of Philadelphia, George and
John of Brockwayvilln, and three sis
ters, Mrs. Martha Orr, of Canada, Mrs.
Mary Curry, of Brookwayville, and
Mrs. Jane Wilson, of Butler. Brook
wayville lieeord.
Funeral aorvlos were held Saturday
afternoon from the late home, con
ducted by Rev. George II. Hill, pastor
of the Beechwoods Presbyterian
rthnenh. nf which (ha flaftaaaarl uraa
an active and conscientious member
since bis early manhood. Interment
was made in Beechwoods cemetery.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith and Vernon Brlt--on,
daughter and son of deceased, re--side
In Reynoldsville.
Xmas Stationery,
Hardly anything else can be given in
such a wide range of occasions as a
box of dainty writing paper. On that
account we have placed In stock the
biggest line on record. Stoke & Feicht
Drug Co.
Ambitious young men and ladles
should learn telegraphy; for, since the
'new 8 hour law became effective there
Is a shortage of many thousand tele
graphers. Portions pay from f50 to
470 per month to beginners. The Na
tional Telegraph Institute of Philadel
phia, Pa., and five other olties is oper
ated under supervision of railroad offl-
and all students are placed when
TfUEufled. Write them for particulars.
Every promise of Stoke & Fetch
Drug Co. about Miona tablets is ful
filled. Guaranteed to cure or costs
nothing. 50c.
For the
Beautiful China.
Handsome Leather Rockers.
Pretty Rugs.
Substantial Furniture. .
Soft Couches. .
Call in and
See Our Stock.
Committee in Charge of Plans
Makes Curious Discovery
Concerning Boundary.
SPECIAL LEGISLATION NEEDED
Will Mean a Long Delay Be
fore The Much Discussed
Union Can Occur.
Probably no public project In recent
years has aroused such furious contro
versy in Reynoldsville and West Reyn
oldsville as the announcement that an
effort would be mado to secure a union
of the two boroughs The measure had
friends and foes in plenlltude in both
boroughs, but while the dubate was
going on in public the committee com
posed of the president, secretary and
chairman of the executive committee
of the Association was quietly working
on the plans, confident that the wisdom
of the move would ultimately be recog
nized by all.
List nlgbt the committee In Investi
gating facts concerning the boundary
lines of the two boroughs made the
curious discovery that betweon the two
towns lies a strip which belongs to
neither Roynoldsvillo nor West Reyn
oldsville. This strip is the Sandy Lick
creek and its existence brings the town
ship in as a factor in annexation pro
ceedings. The boundary linos of each
borough come only to the banks of the
stream. The state statutes providing
for such municipal unions require that
the boundaries shall be adjacent.
This matter complicates tbo affair
and will neeisaarily delay negotiations
for an indefinite period. Instead of
meeting at once with the Wes Reyn
oldsville council thecommlttoe appoint
ed last week for that purpose will re
port to the Association the unforeseen
difficulties due to the Intervening town
ship land. In such cases special legis
lation is usually required to enable the
municipalities to unite.
Extension is Assured,
The extonbionof the Buffalo & Sus
quehanna railroad from Sagamore to
the Allegheny river Is an assured fact,
Bays the Klttannlng Times.
The company has a number of men
taking options on the coal lands in the
vicinity of Elderton, Shady Plain,
South Bend and other sections through
which the road will pass.
It is said that the road is fully financed
by the people connected with the Wa
bash, and that it will connect with the
Brookvllle and Mahoning road, now
building at Clinton, just across the
river from Kolley's Station, and both
roads will reach Pittsburgh either over
the Wabash or Bessemer. Some per
sons believe that the work will begin
right after the first of the year.
Xmas Cigars.
Special sized boxes of ten, twenty
five and fifty for gift giving. Ladles
can make tbetr selections at Stoke &
Feicht Drug Co. 'a from the best assort
ment in town.
Holiday Toilet Cases right to the fore
at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'s.
Holidays
Kitchen Cabinets.
Sectional Bookcases.
Articles for Ladies.
Presents for the Men.
Toys for the Children.
C. R. Hall.
DIED OF INJURIES RECEIVED.
Jacob Plfer, Who Helped Recapture Es
caped Murderers Passed Away
Wednesday Pell From Thresh
ing Floor in Barn.
Jacob Plfer, one of the best known
oltlzona of Uondorsou township, died
Wednesday at 5 o'clock p. m., from
the effects of an Injury which he re.
celved about six weeks ago when be
fell from the threshing floor of the
barn lo the cement floor of the base
ment. Mr. Pifer's Injuries did not disable
him for but a few days and he had ap
parently recovered when on Sunday,
October 25, ho participated in the re
capture of the two Indiana jail break
ers, Bruno Carbone and Joe Veltra,
who had escaped three days previous.
The story of the recapture of the con
demned murderers by Jacob Plfer, Al
bert Reed and Daniel Campbell Is of
too recent date to require a rehearsal.
Mr. Plfer, who was one of the trio
to share tbo reward, about two weeks
ago began to suitor from the injuries
sustained when he fell from the thresh
ing floor and despite the best efforts
of physicians and surgeons rapidly de
clined. The deceased, who was the son of
the late William Plfer, was forty-Blx
years old. He Is survived by a widow
and six children, and brothers and
slBtors aa follows: Solomon, Phillip,
John, George and David, of Henderson
township, and Mrs. Scott North, of
Panic
The funeral took place from the late
home of the deceased Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock. Interment was made In
the Plfer cemetory. Punxsutawney
Spirit.
Marked for Death.
"Three years ago I "ns marked for
doatb. A grave-yard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to belp me and hope bad fled, when my
husband got Dr. King's New Dis
covery," says Mrs. A. O. Williams, of
Bao, Ky. "The first dose helped me
and Improvement kept on until I bad
gained 58 pounds in weight and my
health was fully restored." This medi
cine holds the world's healing record
for coughs and colds and lung and
throat diseases. It prevonts pneu
monia. Sold under guarantee at Stoke
& Feicht Drug Co. drug store-. 50o and
tl.00. Trial bottle free.
No More Bounty Money.
Until the Pennsylvania Legislature
appropriates more money for the pay
ment of bounties, It will be usoless for
hunters, trappers and citizens to make
application to justices of the peace
for remuneration for destroying wild
cats, foxes, weasels or minks. At the
last session of the legislature $50,000
was appropriated for the payment of
bountios, but that sum has been ex
hausted as far as Jefferson county is
concerned.
Queea Quality shoes, the perfect fit
ters; price 13.00 to $4 00. Adam's.
Beauty and utility combined in a
toilet case if it's a selection from Stoke
& Feicht Drug Co.'s magnificent Xmas
stock.
Subscribe f of The Star. II a year.
mm.
WE HAVE A FEW EXCEPTIONALLY
GOOD VALUES IN RUGS, ROOM
SIZE, LEFT, WHICH WE ARE GOING
TO SELL AT A REDUCTION.
Also a lot of INGRAIN CARPET will be sold at
a bargain
We have also bargains in REED GO-CARTS
that we are going to close out.
Give us a call and be convinced that we are of
fering bargains.
J. R. HILLIS &COM,Y
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Property Changes in ' Jefferson County
Put Upon Record.
Carmine Marlnaro, et. al., to E. W.
Hunter, et. al., for land In Winslow
township, 15,500. October 28, 11)08.
Emanuel Welser, by executors, to
Viola Haines, for 80 aores in Plnecreek
township. MOO. October 1, 1908.
Emanuel Welser, by executors, to
Viola Haines, for 67 acres 100 perches
in Plnecreek township, fl,8C0. Oc
tober 1, 11H)8.
Nora D. White, et. al., to F. 8.
Davenport, for 44.1 aores coal in Mo
Calmunt townsnlp, 1400. June 0, 11)08
J. C. Moore to Anna Margaret Moore,
for' lots in Winslow township, $400
November 20, 1008.
Georgo Allls, et. al., by shoriff, to
George M. Davis, for lots In West
Reynoldsville, $120. November, 11)08
A. E. Patton, by executors,' to H.
J. Pattoa, for land In MoCalraont and
Winslow townships, $1.00. November
III, 1008.
John E. Muiholland to Sarah Stalny,
for lot In WinBlow township, $100.
Juuo 15, 1008.
H. B. McCullough to Win. Hynd,
for 6.08 acres In Washington township,
$700. November 10, 1!)08.
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Letter MM. '
List of unclaimed letters remaining
in post office at Reynoldsvllln, Pa., for
week ending Nov. 28, 1008.
Mrs. Netty M. Moody, J. M. Shaffor,
Mrs. B. P. Twlney.
Foreign Tomasl Clement), Angeto
Laurettl.
Say advertised and give date of list
when calling for above.
E. C. BUHNS, P. M.
Stoke & Folcht Drug Co.'s is the
place to go for toilet gifts if you want
extra ynlue fur your money this season.
Want column.
Katmi One cent per word for eacb and
Tor v Insertion. 1
FOR Sale Good cow. Inquire of
E. M. Evans.
Fob Rent Eight room house on
Main streot. Inquire of T. D. Hoon.
For Rent Five room house. In
quire of L. M. Snyder.
For Rent House on Hill street.
Inquire or James T. Butler, the barber.
WE'LL HAMMER IT
Into your head If possible, that we are the
most dependable plumbers in the vicinity.
Dependable not merely In the thoroughness
of our work but also In our promptitude and
reasonable charges. We employ only skilled
workmen and use only the best materials.
Having a practical and a scientific knowledge
of aanltary plumbing In all Its branches, we
believe ourselves competent to undertake
any clam of work.
C E. HUMPHREY
Plumber
JJEPORT OF THE CONDITION
or TBI
CITIZENS' NATIONAL BANK
OF REYNOLDBVILLE,
At Knynoldsvllle, In the state of I'ennsylva
nla, at the close of business Nov. 27, 1908.
Kkrouhgeb.
Loans and discounts 1120,0X7 1)1
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 371 84
U. M. hoods o secure circulation... 2.1,00)01
Premiums on l1. ri. b. mis i.fi
Hanking house, furniture, fixture . ".0,1(10 00
I)ue from National bunt. (not re
serve agents .... 4, MI 00
line from Hinte hunk h ri'l hankers. 3,500 00
Due from approved reserve agents,. r,lk",5 35
Check and oilier cssh Items IWI II
Notes of oi her National luniks 010 00
Fractional ptiper cut rem?), nickels
and emits 54 17
Lawful money reserve In bank, vir,:
Kpec'e I 5,5118 7
Legal-tender notes 2,500 (HI 8,128 7(1
Redemption fund with I). 8. treas-
urer (f of circulat ion) 1.250 00
Total $187,822 18
LIABILITIES
Capital slock paid In I 50,000 00
Surplus fund 111,178 03
Uuulvldcd profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 5,228 40
National Innk notes ou'standlng... 2S.0OJ 00
Individual dcpositssulijcct
to check 80,579 71
Time corllflratcsof deposit 500 Ml
Cashier's ch'ks oulst'nd'g. 1.341 4 88,415 13
$187,822 18
Btiti f Fsnnaylvtnla, County f Jetton, ti:
I, J. W. lluutor, Cashier (if the above
named bunk, do solemnly swear that the
above st iitetiient Is true lo the best of my
knowledge mid belief.
.1. W. HtTNTiER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
1st day of Dec, IU08
Lawiiknck J. McGntirr, Notary Public.
Coit it rot Attest :
I). Wtmii.rit,
A. II. Hiiwhkh,
A. O'DONNKL,
Directors.
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i Dr. F.S.DAVENPORT
jjj Osteopathic Physician
Matson Block
t Brookvilk. Pennsylvania
1. f
J Consultation and treatment In Hoy- jfc
5 noldsvllle by appointment only. If $
f you want my opinion and examlna-
t t.lnn of auy chronic cne, write me and J
0 make 'in HpiAyinmeitt for any MONntr
OHTiitiHHiMTaiid 1 will call at your
home. Dr. F. S, DA V E.N POUT, ?
5 II ro .kvl'le, Pa. I
5
Itching Burning HuniUAnno
ECZEMA
Tbc Terrible Itching, Burning
Disfigurement, Humiliation of
JE C Z EM A
Banished or no pay
(Cases that baffle all medical oklll-eav
(believed incurable- these are the people
Jte want lo try
' Dr. Taylor's
Eczema Remedy
.It purges the blood of the poison which
Causes the dlsejnc; it kills the surMce
florins, lcavir.fi tho nkln nor.risi and
ttealthy.
There U No OouM About Thi?
Thousands of l-f.iinionlals to the rT
iCIency of do irt'dtdwuttmu bo seen at this
oftlr" -if '' ' y
8toke & Feicht Drug Co., Reynoldsville, Pa.
Bend for free Illustrated booklet.
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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
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Wtpay particular attention to Watch Bepairing,
JEPOBT OF THE CONDITION
or TBI
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
or BEnroua-yiT ,t rm
at Reynoldsville. In the State of Pennsylva
nla, at the clime of business riov. 27, iV08.
RESOUnUES!
Loans and discounts $275,421 11
Overdraft, secured and unsecured. 2fi VI
U. B. Honds to securnclrculatlon.... 85,000 00
Premiums on U. 8. Honda 1,000 00
Honds, securities, etc 37,303 80
Furniture and II x tit res 2,000 0V
Oilier Kenl K.nute Owned 22,315 83
Due from National Hanks
(not Keserve Aitents) .... ?i:i,422 88
Hue from Stale hanks and
hankers. ... 5,74:1 82
Due from approved reserve
agents U748 BO
Checks, ol her cash Hems .. 1,4:0 0:1
Notes of other National
hanks 215 00
Fractional paper currenc,
nickels, mid cents 1-5 7J
Lawful money reserve In
bank, viz.:
Bpecle S1.8H7 75
Legal-tender notes. IR520 00 227,202 M
Redemption fund with tl. a. Treas
urer (6 per cent, of circulation!.. 1,750 00
Tot al I02,258 82
I.tABIUTIKR.
Capital stock paid In 175,000 00
fundus fund 100,000 00
Undivided profit, less expenses and
taxes paid lO.aflfl 80
National Hunk notes outstanding... 85,000 00
Individual deposits subject
to check $i20,fi:i8 11
Demand curtlllcates of de
posit 100 00 '
Tlmceertllleatcs of deposit 1(10,241 111
(Jen Hied checks lis 85
Cashier's checks oulstand'n 500 45 881,952 02
Total $(102,258 Si
Itstt tf Fnniylfnl, County of Jifferioa, :
I, K. C. Hchuckers, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
almve statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. .
K. C. RcmtCKERfl, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st
lay of liecemher. tmw.
I.awhp.ncic .1. McKntikb, Notary Public.
Cohbkot Attest:
lonn II. Kaitchf.r.'I
It. II. Wilson, Directors.
J. 11. COHIIKTT, I .
IJF.l'OKT OF THE CONDITION OF
THIS
PEOPLES NATIONAL. BANK
OF REYNOLDSVILLE
at Ueynoldsvllle, In the state of Pennsyl
vanla, at the close of hinlnes Nov. 27, 1008.
RRHOCHCr.8.
Bonds $ 8,500 00
Loans and Discounts 288,127 41 $201,(127 41
Overdmfts, secured and unsecured. H8 19
C.H. Honds to secure circulation.... 60,000 00
Premiums on V. H. Honds 2.0110 00
HaukliiK house, furniture, fixtures., 84,1(15 00
(itli r renl esiiite owned MSI 79
Due from approved reserve
agents S,0M
Ch'cksandothnrcRsh Itoms 2.2WS K '
Notes of other National
Hanks 8,800 00
Fractional pa per currency,
nickels and cents ... 125 20
Lawful Money Heserve in
Haiik.vlr:
Fpecle 17.014 50
Legal-tender uoles 8,70 00 87,190 49
Redemption fund with U.S. Treas
urer ( ' of cb dilation) 2.500 00
Total $473,957 88
MABIMTimi.
Capital stock paid In.. $100,000 (10
Hiiriiliis fund $ 25,000 00
Undivided profit, less ex-
penses ana taxes paid. 8,427 14 130,427 14
Nat ional Hank notes outstanding... 50,000 00
Individual deposits subject
to check $3,274 74
Cashier's cb'ks outstanding 12 03 293,580 74
Tot al $473,957 88
Stat sf Fnisrlvmaia, Canty f Jtffran, :
I, F. K. Alexander, Cashier of the above
named bank, rto solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
F. K. Alexander, Cashier:
HiitMcrlhed and sworn to before me this
1st day of Dec, I!.
Hmith M. McCreioht, NotaryPubllc.
My commission expires Jan. 80, 1809.
Correct Attest:
W. B. Alexander,
W. H. Moore.
W.C. Mdrrat,
Directors.
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.
You aie hereby informed that the annual
m"etlngof the stockholders of the Hummer
vllle Telephone Company will be held at
the general office of the Company In Brook
vllle, Pa., on Wednesday, the 13th day ol
January, A. I)., 1909. at the hour of ten
o'clock a. m., for the purpose of electing
a board of directors for the Company for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction of such
other business aa may properly come before
said meeting. i. ".Brows,
J. S. Hammond, President.
Secretary.
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GOODER'S
JEWELRY :: STORE
la the People National Bank
Building
Reynold9vlllef Po,