Reynolds villc Reynoldsville Hai modern school and churches, pared treats, water, gu and electrlo accommoda tions, convenient trolley service, high iind healthful location, varied employment tot labor and many other residential advantages. Offers exceptlonl advantages for itbe loca tion of new Industries I Free factory sites, cheap, and abundant fuel, direct shipping facilities and low freight rates and plentiful supply of laborers. REYNOLDSVILLE, PENN'A., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1908. NUMBER 31. VOLUME 17. COUNCIL MET CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON FRIDAY AND ACTED PROMPTLY Committee Appointed To Ask Water Company For Better Fire Protection. FIREMEN REFUSED STEAMER Were Granted Everpthing Else They Asked For, However, And Special Fire Police Will Be Appointed. Special meeting of town counoll was held in Secretary Flynn's office last Friday evening to meet a committee of representative business men Bnd a committee from the fire companies to hear requests for better fire protection, etc, etc. All the councllmen were present but August Baldauf, who was prevented from being present on ac count of illness. The first thing on list was the adop tion of a resolution to the effect that council appoint not Iobs than twelve fire policemen to serve for a period of one year. They shall serve with out compensation and shall be sworn same manner as borough police. Fire police to be under control of burgess and ohlef-ofpohce. Their duties shall be to attend all fires, maintain order at Barae, give protection to firemen, take charge of all portable property, and generally do all other work that may become necessary to protect life and property during fires. FlrB police will be appointed at next meeting of counoll. The following committee of repre sentative business men, Messrs. Chas. M. Milllren, G. T. Woodford, Smith M. McGrelchl, Andrew Wheeler, W. H. Bell and W. T. Cox, were present and requested council to purchase a team fire engine, make arrangements to have a telephone put in pump station at water works, Improve the signal system for fires, see that the Water Company keeps water in main at all times, request. Water Company to place a water main from Bteel reser voir onlilll to connect with Fifth street main, and have shutoff at pump Btation. Also that the Gas Company be request ed to promptly shut off gas at premises which may be on fire. Committee of three councllmen, Delble, Dinger and Hoffman, was ap pointed to meet with the Water Com pany, as soon as Water Company could arrange for meeting, to make demands for better fire protection. This com . mlttee to report to council at a meet ing to be called by president of council just as soon as committee can make report. David R. Cochran, J. C. Williams, Warren W. Deible, committee from Eopo Fire Co., requested council to buy a steam fire engine, three hundred feet of rope to stretch at fires, one hun dred feet of one inch rope to be used with the hooks, two I inch nozzles, two 4 inch nozzles, two plug gates and new fire ladder. The committee on borough property was instructed by council to purchase all the articles requested by fire com pany, excepting the steamer. Owing to present condition of the borough finance oounoll feels that borough could not purchase steamer, at this time. Council adjourned to meet at the call of the president to hear what assurance the Water Company will give for better ;fire protection. Death of Mrs. Sara Stewart. Sarah Ann Goodrloh was born in Youngstown, Ohio, April 26th, 1833, nd died at home of her daughter, Mrs. T. P. Brown, in New Bethlehem, Pa., November 30th, 1908. She was united In marriage to W. T. Stewart, of Indiana, Sept. 5, 1850, who preceded her to the Heavenly Home ten years ago. -To this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive the parents and are: Mrs. James McMan nlgal, of Hazen, Mrs. George Marshall, of Bathmel, W. A. Stewart, of Brock wayville, John Stewart, of Portland Mills, Mrs. H. D. Mohney, of Brock port, Mrs. T. P. Brown, of New Bethle hem, and George Stewart, of Falls Creek. ' - Funeral service was held at the home of deceased's daughter in New Bethle iiem Wednesday, Deo. 2, at 9.00 a. m., conducted by Rev. Arthur Sangston, pastor of the First Baptist church of New Bethlehem. The body was taken from there to the Beech woods cemetery -where Interment was made. Medical Meeting on Dec. i8th. Doctors from three counties will meet here on the 18th of the present month when the Medical societies of Jeffereon, Clearfield and Elk counties will hold a joint meeting In the assembly ball of the Acorn club. It Is likely a prom inent member of the profession will be secured for an address and several topics of general interest to the phy sicians taken up and dlscuased. It Is expected that State Senators Dlmeling, Kurtz and Hall will be present, also the representatives from the three counties. Desired legislative enactments are to be talked over and action taken for a change In the laws governing asylums and other matters. As a step toward securing needed changes and reforms the presence of the lawmakers Is wanted so they may familiarize themselves with the' legis lation wanted by the physicians. The recommendations to be made will be In line with those made by other simlllar societies. DuBols Express. In Memoriam. The Board of Directors of The Peo ples National Bank have learned with profound sorrow of the death of one of their respected and honored members, Leonard P. Seeley, who died at his resi dence, 5710 Buum street, East End, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, In the sixty fourth year of Bis age. Mr. Seeley had been extensively In terested with the bank Bince it was first established in 1874 by F. K. Arnold & Company, when In 1884 it was re-organized and known as Seeley, Alexander & Co., until 1905 when they took out a national charter and re-christened it The Peoples National Bank of Reyn oldsville, Pennsylvania. We tender to hla bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and express the hope that the recollection of his life of unswerving probity and strict perform' ance of every duty, and of firm reliance upon Him, who doeth all things well, will mitigate their grief and afford that comfort and consolation which the world can neither give nor take away. Leonard P. Seeley was admired, re spected and trusted by all. By his death society has lost a generous and manly citizen. Always cheerful, in telligent and zealous. His integrity Btood forth boldly in the vigorous ex ecutlon of every truBt confided to him. Such a record is worthy of Imitation and we shall refer with kindliest re' membrance to the relations he sustain ed to this institution, as well as to our selves, through the more intimate ties of personal friendship. As a mark of respect It is ordered that this tribute be spread upon the minutes and a copy sent to the family of the deceased. W. B. Alexander, Pres. F. K. Alexander, Cashier, . This la Worth Reading. Leo F. Zellnski, of 68 Gibson St., Buffalo, N. Y., says: "I cured the most annoying cold sore I ever had, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I ap plied this salve once a day for two days, when every trace of the sore was gone." Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. drug store. 25c. . Card of Thanks. We hereby express our heartfelt thankfulness to our friends and neigh bors for their kindness after the death of our brother and uncle, Joseph Powell. W. E. Reed and Family. HOME WEDDING. Mist Carrie Brewer and Walter P. Himea Married Yesterday. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Brewer In West Reynoldsville at 2.00 p. m. yesterday, Deo. 15, 1H08, their daugh ter, Mies Carrie Brewer and Walter P. HimeB, of New Bethlehem, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Dr. A. J. Meek, pastor of the First Baptist church in the presence of only the Immediate families of the contract ing parties. Miss Althea Brewer, sis ter of the bride, played the wedding march. It was a ring ceremony. Miss Leona M. Baum was bridesmaid, and Ed. Brewer, cousin of bride, was groomsman. The bride was beautifully attired and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid also wore a beautiful dress and carried a bouquet of roses. The house was nicely decorated with flowers. An excellent wedding dinner was served. The newly married couple, amid a shower of rice, boarded the 4.25 p. m. westbound train on P. R. R. for Pittsburgh, where they will reside. The groomsman and brides maid accompanied Mr. and Mrs HIraes as far as Brookville. Mr. HImes Is foreman in a large furniture establish ment in Pittsburgh. The numerous friends extend congratulations and good wishes. Xmai Shirts. ' Our line of Xmas shirts is the most complete we have ever shown. Bing Stoke Co. Phonographs. You know how people will run to the window to hear tne band. Get a phonograph and have a band In. the bouse. Easy terms if you wish. Stoke & Feloht Drug Co. Guaranteed Hosiery. Six pairs guaranteed socks for $1.50' at Blng-Stoke Co. Furs, Furs. We have a beautiful line. Sold either by the piece or set. Blng-Stoke Co. Xmas Cigars. Speolal sized boxes of ten, twenty five and fifty for gift giving. Ladles can make their selections at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'s from the best assort ment In town. Comfy Slippers. We have a complete line for ladles, misses and' children. Blng-Stoke Co. Beauty and utility combined in a toilet case If It's a selection from Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'s magnificent Xmas stock. Men's slippers price 50c to 11.75 at Adam's. . Coat sweaters at Milllrens for Xmas. Silk kerchiefs for Xmas at Milllrens. For first-class eye work see Gibson, optician. See dates. Trunks, traveling bags and suit cases at Bing-Stoke Co, For Xmas suggestions glance at our window display. Bing-Stuke Co. Insist on having Hunter & Mllllren's home made mince meat; take no substitute. Don't fail to see Robinson & Mun- dorff before buying your candy for Christmas. We haye 100 tons of varieties of can dles In stock to please everybody for Christmas treats. Reynoldsville Candy Works. Holiday Toilet Caaes right to the fore at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'s. Xmas neckwear at Milllrens. Cut priceB in shoes fur the whole family at A. Katzen's. Xmas Handkerchiefs of all descrip tions at Bing-Stoke Co. Suitable kerchiefs at Milllrens lot Xmas. Storm cloth rubbers, women's 75o and men's $1.00 at Adams. Lamb's wool soles for slippers at Bing Stoke Co. ; P- See the oceans of kerchiefs at Mil 'irons Red, green, brown, blue and black spats for women. Price 50c at Adam's. Ladies,' misses' and children's gloves for Xmas. Bing-Stoke Co. Don't forget that A. Katzen can furnish your whole family with under wear. Always low prices. You will find the largest line of gen tlemen's nedkwear at Blng-Stoke Co. Children's colored felt slippers 35a to 75c at Adam's. Smoking jackets for Xmas at Milllrens. KILLED ON RAILROAD AT OIL CITY SATURDAY Sylvester E. Brerman, of West Reynoldsville, the Unfor tunate Man. INTERRED AT REYNOLDSVILLE SylveBter Edward Brennan, son of Mrs. Madallne Brennan, of West Reyn oldsville, flagman on the P. R. R., was killed in Oil City at G.35 p. m. Satur day, December 12, 1908. Mr. Brennan was riding on the tender of the engine as it was running around the Y In Oil City yards, the Erie railroad tracks being used for part of Y, and an Erie engine slde-swipped the engine Syl vester was on and caught blm between the tenders of the two engines, crush Ing bis life out. Sylvester was holding bis lantern up looking at bis watch when the Erie engine struck blm and did not see the engine coming. The body was brought to the home of Mrs. Brennan on the 0.40 p. m. train Sunday and funeral eervloe was held in the Cat hollo church at 9.00 a. m yesterday. High Mass was conduoted by Father Lynch. Interment was made in the Catho'.io cemetery in West Reynoldsville, beside the father of the young man, Sylvester Brennan, Sr., who died six years ago on the 20th of last July. Sylvester E. Brennan was born In Washington township, Jefferson Co., Pa., April 11, 1880, aud was 28 years, 8 months and 1 day old at time of death He had been railroading four years and would soon have been promoted to con ductor. He was a first-class railroad man and was well liked by all the rail road men who knew him. He was a quiet young man and was very good to his widowed mother. Sylvester was a member of the Brotherhood of Rail way Trainmen No. 660, of Roynqlds vlllu, and wan also a mrmhir of the Knlght&of Columbus of Upynoldbvllle, and members of ho b these orders at tended the funeral. A committee of six from the B. of R. T, of this place went to Red Bank Sun day evening to take charge of the body of their deceased brother, a committee) from the B. of R. T. of Oil City having bad charge of thu body to Red Bank. The Reynoldsville committee were: T. H. Armagost, G. K. Armagost, L. O. Gourley. John Bashor, Will C. WU dauer and Mai Burk house. The final tributes were beautiful, among which were three set pieces, a broken waeel fn.ru B of R. T. No, 560, pillow from Reynoidriville Council No. 935, K of C, and a pillow from railroad men of PhilllpHtbn. The news of Sylvester's death was a severe shock to his mother, who has been suffering with heart trouble for some weeks. Mrs. Brennan and family have the deep sympathy of a host ot friends in this sudden and unexpected bereavement. Sylvester Is survived by his mother, six sisters and three brothers: Mrs. W. C. Reed, of Troutyille, John S. Brennan, of near Panic, Mrs. E. C. Reed, of Reynoldsville, Sadie, Etta, George, Dalla Brennan, Mrs. Raymond Eck and Eugene Brennan. The Time the Holiday Opportunities I . A CHANCE To got in toueh with the latest triumphs of origi nallty. A VIEW Of what is beautiful and useful in new Christmas gifts. A CHOICE From the best products of the most reliable manufacturers. A CERTAIN Assurance of high quality and honest worth in every article. A COMPLETE Assortment, assuring satisfactory selections In all cases. A UNIFORM Scale of reasonable prices in conformity with ac- tual value. The Splendid Stock of the Season. Altogether the most desirable line of Holiday Goods, insuring an easy selection of appropriate gifts for old or young. We shall deem it a priv- liege to show you these attractions. When you see them your judgment will toll you what to do. Placejl 1 Ml ..Pi iif Ml m imw ww You will find among our stock for The LITTLE FOLKS Toys, Games, Books, Sleds, Pianos, Writing Desks, Drawing Books, Go-Carts, Wheelbarrows,. Wagons, Baby Car riages, Doll Beds, Cradles, Tables, Tea Sets. Games of all kinds. HA Christmas surprise for every body. A holiday stock that is first in quality and variety and fairest in price. We have a most complete assort ment of the presents that everybody appreciates. Every department is filled with fresh goods at fairest prices. Wc vc All Competitors "Beaten to a Frazzle" on Dolls. Prices from one cent to six dollars apiece. We are sure to please you, no matter the price you wish to pay. COME WHERE THERE IS A WIDE CHOICE, A FINE VARIETY And a grand opportunity to get the best and most suitable gifts for old and young. We have a large assortment of Late Books, Beautiful Gift Books, Bibles, Calendars, and Diaries, Christmas Booklets and Cards. You will find our Christ mas offerings are in harmony with your Christmas needs. It U neither difficult nor extravagant to buy Christmas gifts from our per-' feet stock, because its varied assortment contains many appropriate selections for any Individual, old or young, and values and prices cover such a wide range that every person can purchase satisfactorily within the limit of their means. Remember, we not only have the goods that please, but make the prices that ' please as well. Stolfe- FeicMBresS Co. REYNOLDSVILLE PENNSYLVANIA
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