he Stan Subscription ;i.w per year w 0 4ilTEPHENBOWtBdUor mn4 Put. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1908. Entered at thepostofflee at Kejnoldsvtlla Pa j, anecondclamallmatter. gOMMaitvii.1. rLPHOi No. SI. PHARMACY Is tyrtxacting SCIENCE So with new discov eries, new remedies and new ideas the modern druggist must be up-to-date. This is a thoroughly modern store an example of all that is latest and best in scientific pharmacy. You who want; to feel secure have good reason in bringing your prescriptions here. Stoke & Feicht Drug Company ft Little 0! EvemtniDQ. Friday of next week Is Christmas. Think of It! The teachers' county institute is being held in Brookvllle this week. Mrs. J.J. Sohnell, of Falls Creek, died Friday and was burled Monday after noon. The Presbyterian Work Society will haye charge Of C. R. Hall's store all day Thursday, Deo. 17th. Hope Fire Company nominated of ficers last Thursday evening and they will be elected on evening of 2!th Inst. Last Thursday evening Century Council No. 789, Royal Arcanum, re elected the officers of this year for 1909. The Altar Society of the Catholic church will hold a Fair Christmas and New Years In the Odd Fellows hall. More will be said about it next week. Report of a special meeting of town counoil held last Friday evening to arrange for better fire protection is published on another page In this Issue. The W. C. T. IT. will meet at the home of Mrs. A. T. McClure Thursday evening, December 17, at eight o'clock Subject, "Scientific Temperance In struction." One hundred and fifty tickets were sold at the P. R. R. station at this place Monday for Brookvllle on account of the teachers' county Institute being held this week. W. N. Brady, the West Roynoldsvllle horse dealer, has returned from New Bethlehem with a fine lot of driving and draft horses and U at home for ex change or sale tit any time. If you want a good horse cheap, see Brady. - Jacob Heonlnger, who Is grave dig ger in the Reynoldsvllle comotery, had the back of his left hand Injured Friday by being accidentally hit with a pick . in the hands of an assistant. It re quired three Btitcb.es to sew up the wound. Next Sunday Roy. John F. Black, pastor of the M. E. church, will preach two Christmas sermons. The morning theme, "The Fullness of Time with its Blessings," and the evening theme will be "Family Gatherings." Christmas music by the ohoir at each service. To hear Hermann and see him man ipulate the bow on four common strings of a violin will lead one to believe the violin wag made to do anything but talk. He cannot be excelled in his ren dition of various popular airs with var iations. At Assembly hall Tuesday evening, Deo.- 22. A few Reynoldsvllle people went to Punxsutawney Saturday evening to see the "Gingerbread Man" at Jefferson Theatre, and a few other people from this place were at DuBois Monday even ing to tee the Bame play at the Avenue Theatre. Special trolley oars were run to Reynoldsvllle from both places after . the play. A number of members of the Reyn oldsvllle P. O.' S. A. attended a cele bration given by the DuBois P. O. S. A. Monday night. The DuBois Cour ier, in making mention of the meeting and celebration Bald: "A class of six candidates for membership was in itiated, the work being done by 'the crack degree team from Reynoldsvllle m ALMOST CENTENARIAN. Jonothan Netf Died December 13 at His Home in Indiana County. Jonothan Neff, father of our towns man, 'Squire E. Neff, perphaps the oldest man In Indiana Co , Pa., died at his home- at Rossmoyne, South Mahoning towobhlp, Indiana Co., at 10.00 p. m. Sundaj, December 13, 1908. Deceased was born in South Mahoning township September 13, 1814, and re sided in that township ninety-four years and three months. In March, 1830, sixty-eight years ago last March, be was married to Mary Jane Farns- worth, who survives her husband and Is ulnety one years old. In early life Mr. Neff was a member of a militia company, but when the war broke out between the north and south he was past the age limit for enlisting. The Presidential election last month Is the first one IMr. Neff mlsBed voting since he was twenty-one years old. In 1856 he voted for John C. Fremont, Re publican candidate, and voted for all the Republican candidates for president from that time down to the election last month. Be was not an active politician. He lived the quiet life of a farmer. Mr. Neff joined the Baptist church a number of years ago. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Neff eight chlld- r m were born, six sons and two daugh t rs. The sons and their mother survive and are: Ezra Neff, EBq., of Reynolds ville, John C. Neff, Punxsutawney, S. M. Neff, of DuBois, A. A,. Neff, on farm at Rossmoyne, Dr. E. L. Neff, of Pitts burgh, D. D. Neff, of DuBois. Funeral at 10.00 a. m. to day. Rev. Joseph E. Klrkwood preached in the Reynoldsyille Baptist church last Sunday evening and Dr. A. J. Meek preached In Brookvllle Baptist church. The Punxsutawney News published some "hot 3hots" last week against Rev. George Muller, now of Phila delphia, who is writing stuff for the State Liquor League against local option. Muller is known to a number of Reynoldsvllle citizens, having spent about bIx months in town about ten years ago. At that time Muller carried a bible under his arm. Tuesday evening of last week John M. Read Lodge No. 530, F. & A. M., elected the following officers, who will be Installed on Tuesday evening of next week: W. M Harry F. Lavo; S. W., Harry L McEntire; J. W., Manley E. Weed; Treasurer, Henry C. Deible; Secretary, William Copping; Trustees, Joseph M. Cathers, Cbarles A. Her pel, Joseph S. Hammond; Represent alive to Grand Lodge, Samuel B. Long, George H. MundortI, of DuBois, manager of the DuBois Candy Co. and a member of the Robinson & MundorfT grocery firm In this place, has been critically 111 the past week with Brights disease. There were four doctors with him Friday forenoon, Including a specialist from Buffalo, N. Y.' Mr. MundorfT, who resided In our - town a number of years, has a host of friends here who hope that he may recover from his present serious illness. The following officers were elected by Mountain Cliff Castle, K. G. E., Tor term beginning January '1st, 1909: P.X!., James Mitchell; N. C , Joseph Mitchell; V. C, Joseph Marks; H. P., William H. Trudgen; M. of R., Albert H. Neale; C. of E., Robert Sayers; K. of-E., John Trudgen, Sr.; W. C, Wll Ham Blnney; F. G., John Yenewine; S. G., William Reed, Jr.; Trustees, Thomas Jnstham, William Binney, Charles F. Binney; Representative to Grand Castle, Charles F. Binney. Reynoldsvllle Council No. 935, K. of C, elected the following officers for 1909: Past Grand Knight, M. J. Far- rell; Grand Knight, Will L. Nolan; Dept Grand Knight, John S. Schultz?; Chancellor, L. B. Shannon; Record Ing Secretary, John Crawley; Finan olal Secretary, Walter Shannon; Treas urer, Edward Gooder; Lecturer Thos. F. Nolan; Advocate, C. W. Flynn; Warden, C. J. Kerr; Inner Guard, Cbarles Flynn; Outer Guard, Thomas Deegan; Trustees, S. J. Burgoon, Au gust Baldauf and M. C. Pbalen. District Deputy Anna B. Redding, of Lindsey, installed in their chairs for the ensuing year the following officers of the Rebekah Lodge No. 205: Elvae Deemer, N. G.; Motile Yenewine, P. G.; Lizzie Bolt, V. G.; Alice McCon noil, Treasurer; Edltb Schuckers, Sec retary; S. G. Austin, R. to W. G ; Lovie Austin, L. to N. G.; Edith Hoover, R. to V. G.; Mary Grlx, L. to V. G.; Lizzie Herold, Warden; Alloe Butson, Conductor; Ernest Davis, I G.; Elizabeth Smith, O. G.; Kate Heffner, L. A. S.; Ella Evans, R. A. S. A couple of months ago the school board engaged Miss El vie Coleman to give the pupils of the first five grades of the publlo schools Instruction In music, and last Wednesday morning Miss Coleman and her pupils gave a short musical entertainment in Assem bly hall. The directors, preachers and editors of town were Invited to the hall to hear the boys and girls sing. , Ye editor was unable to be present, but we have been Informed by competent judges, who were present, that it is surprising bow rapidly the pupils are learning to sing. Miss Coleman has proven herself to be a competent pernou lor thr prsltlon pf trtie'cn1 instructor. GETTING PLANS FOR BUILDING. West Reynoldsville School Board Ex pects to Erect Substantial School House. The West Reynoldsvllle school board is getting plans from three architects for a new school building. The board expects to erect a six room brick building with all modern Improve ments, with Assembly hall on third floor. Farmer!.' Institutes. Two farmers' Institutes will be held in Jefferson county in February of next year. Ollveburg February 17 and 18 and Grange Hall, Paradise, February 19 and 20. The Paradise Grangers al ways have very interesting institutes. New Seats Here. The new Beats for the West Reyn oldsvllle school a have arrived and will be set up during the present holiday vacation in the rooms that are being used temporarily for present term of school. The seats are of the latest pattern and will be used in the new school building when It Is erected. Dairies Change Hands. Two dairies have changed bands wtt.Vtfn tha nftat. wabW. F.lmer Parsons. of Tioga county, has bought W. G. Brenboltz's dairy and C. H. Rea has boucrht C. P. Dickey's dairy. Mr. Par sons is a stranger here and Mr. Rea Is a resident of Wloslow township and was engaged In the same business a couple of years ago. Drowned While Skating. An eight-year-old boy named Charles Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, of Brookvllle, was drowned In the Red Bank creek at Brookvllle Saturday afternoon. He was skating with a number of other young folks and the ice broke. Two other boys were in the water but were saved by the quick work of some of their companions. Effect of Dry Summer. According to reports of the State Fisheries Department from the central part of the state the trout streams have dried up to such an extent that It Is difficult to find any fish. On account of this serious condition fishermen over the Btate have asked Commissioner Meehan to have legislation passed at the coming session for trout fishing from May 1st to May 15, instead of from April 15 to May 15 This, It Is said, will prevent their total destruction. Calvin Rogers Butied Friday.' Mary B. Davis, of this place, was In Brookvllle Friday attending the funeral of her grandfathor, Calvin Rogers, who died at his home In Brook vllle on Wednesday morning of lattt week, Deo. 9. For many years Mr. Rogers was a leading figure In the business life of Brookvllle, and was one of the town's oldest and most univers ally respected citizens. He was born Feb. 12, 1822, and was In his 87th year at time of death. Two years ago he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis and was ever . after confined to his home. Caught Under Rock and Dirt. Elsworth Wagner, brother of our townsman, John H. Wagner, narrowly escaped sudden, death last Wednesday by being caught under a mass of rock and dirt while mining limestone on the Jacob 'Wagner farm near Worth vllle. Calvin Buck was working with Mr. Wagner and saw the ground breaking away and fled to a place of safety, shout ing a warning to Mr. Wagner, but he could uut escape the cave-in and was badly Injured. It was first thought his injuries would prove fatal. Both legs were broken, one above the knee and the other below the knee, and one knee cap was crushed. Christmas Post Cards. Notice the magnificent assortment of Christmas post cards at the Colum bus Studio branch, next door to post office. Beautiful cards sell for from 3 for 5o up. Pictures and picture fram ing. ' Xmas Neckwear. New styles in Xmas neckwear at Blng Stoke Co. Gibson's large and constantly increas ing optical practloe speaks for his skill. See him at Reynoldsville December 17, or Brookvllle Deo. 18 and 19. Nuts for everybody. None quite so nutty and sweet as you get from Robin Bon ft MundorfT. If you want a bargain In men's or boys' suits call at ibe People's Bargain store. - The only place to buy your home made candy la the Reynoldsvllle Candy Work. Our mission is to give you the finest and purest goods at lowest price. Robinson & MundorfT. . Subsoribe for THE STAR, tl year. Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'a is the place to go for toilet gifts if you want extra yalue for your money this season. Bee the special Xmas suspenders at MUllrens. For nice line of mens' and boy's neckwear go to A. Katzen's. We have thTa a' tf.w prfrrs. INFORMATION WANTED. The Location of Large ' Industry Here Depends on Amount of Fire Clay. It Is olaimed that there are large de posits of excellent fire clay in our Im mediate vicinity, and a large Industry will locate here, so we have been in formed, If the reports about the fire clay are correct, therefore, any person knowing of fl re clay deposits la and around Reynoldsvllle are requested to promptly notify W. W. Wiley at City Hotel, and If possible deliver to him a sample of the fire clay, and state the amount there Is where sample was found. This Information is wanted Im mediately. If the fire clay is here in large enough quantity all the company will ask of the citizens Is a free Bite. Money Well Invested. The Women's Missionary Society of the Beech woods PreBbyterlan church held one of their monthly meettegB at the parsonage last Saturday, which will not be forgotten soon by any who were present. The ladies assembled at eleven o'clock with well filled baskets. At the noon hour a bountiful lunch was served. At two o'clock the meeting was called to order. A very carefully prepared program was rendered, the collection being a prominent feature, amounting to over $100. Last spring the society gave each lady a talent of five cents and they were returned at this meeting, the largest amount given by one person be ing 18, each one telling how they had Invested their nickel. It was proven there were none of them afraid or bid their talent In the earth. It was a very pleasant, as weil as profitable meeting. Brockwayville Record. Killed By a Train. Two cousins, both aboutlfrenty years old, who resided near Big Run, were killed on a B., R. & P. R'y crossing near Big Run about 4.30 Sunday after noon by a work train that was going to DuBois. Cressley Stiver and Miss Hilda Stiver were the young people who met sudden death, The vounc couple did not hear the train approach ing on account of a deep cut and the engineer did not see the rig in time to stop bis train. The horse was on the track when engine struck it squarely and carried It some distance up the track. The horse was killed. The Impact threw the young people against the en gine with such force that thev were badly mangled. Cressley died instant ly ana nis companion expired In a few minuteB. Christmas Advertising. Christmas shoppers will find adver tisements on Beyen psges of The Stab this wees In which good suggestions are made for Christmas presents. Five half page advertisements, Shlck & Wagner,- Gooder. Milltrens. W. H. Bell, Stoke & Feicht Drue Co. There Is also local news on most every Dsi?e. Read The Star ads this week and patronize the advertisers. Public Vendue. The goods and chattels of the estate of Mrs. Sarah Baum, deceased, will be sold at the residence of the late Mm Baum, in Plnecreek townthlp, on Fri day, December 18. 1908. at 10.00 a. m at publlo vendue. Among the things to be sold is ear corn, hay, wheat, oats cornfodder, potatoes, apples, lard, nork pigs, chickens, sleds, farming imple ments, household goods, &c. Special Notice. All. members of the Business Men' Association, and all other citizens as well, are urgently requested to come out to tbe regular meetine in I. O. O F. building Tuesdnv nicbt. December 22. A proposition of special Import ance will be presented. Go Expecting to Laugh. Durno appears, fun begins; removes bis gloves, they vanish; waves his wand, birds appear In mid-air, flowers can be seen growing, a small bowl of water Is produced from a silk handker chief, then a large one containing four pallsfull. At Assembly ball Deo. 22. Xmas Gloves. We have a fine line for men, women and children. Bing-Stoke Co. Now is tbe time to leave orders for Christmas treats of candies at Reynolds vllle Candy Works. Ox fur mufflers for Xmas at MUllrens. Special prices on candy for Xmas. Robinsan & Mundorff. Carload of new sleighs, second hand sleighs and bob-sleds for sale at Burns' livery stable. Xmas candy in boxes, packed in the daintiest way. We are exclusive agents for the best in tbe country and you will be safe In buying here. Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. Tbe only place to buy your Christmas treats is at Reynoldsvllle Candy Work.t Umbrellas for Xmas at MUllrens. Women's slippers, . every color at Adam's. Irresistibly pretty pieces in the toilet goods line at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. 's. Best Xmas gift for your sweetheart is a beautiful box of oandy from Reyn oldsvllle Candy Works. S"k tr-fl-r? fr- X r." at Milllrcns POWELL'S REMAINS INTERRED Body of The Marianna Mine Victim Brought to Reyn oldsville. The body of Joseph C. Powell, Jr., who was killed in the awful mine dis aster at Marianna, Pa., was brought to borne of deceased's brother-in-law, W. E. Reed, in this place last Wednes day on tbe 9.40 p. m. train. Tbe ex plosion occurred at 11.00 a. m. Satur day, November 28th, 1908, and the body of Joseph Powell was not found until ten o'clock Tuesday night, December 8, over ten days after the explosion. Mr. Powell was a motorman In the Marianna mines. One leg was torn off below the knee. W. E. Reed, who went to Marianna on Saturday after the disaster, worked in the shaft at night helping to search for and remove dead bodies. It was a heart-sickening job. Some of the bodies had all the clothing torn off and were horribly mangled. Joseph Powell was born at Early- vllle, Elk Co., in 1873, and was thirty five years old at time of death and was a single man. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters, James Powell, of Barnesboro, Thomas Powell, of Centre Co., Mrs. William E. Reed, of Reynoldsvllle, and Mrs. Robert Barker, of Sagamore, Pa. They all attended funeral ,of their brother. Funeral service was held at the Reed residence at 2.00 p. m. Friday, con ducted by Rev. John F. Black, and Interment was made In the Reynolds vllle cemetery beside father of de ceased, Joseph Powell, Sr.. who died a year and a half ago. Hughes Fleming had charge of the funeral The floral tributes were beautiful. Eight young men of Marianna, who had been companions of Joseph Powell fire years, came to Reynoldsvllle with the dead body of their companion and remained here until after the funeral. Their names are: Fred Eastwood, Mark Eastwood, Crls qax, William Lax, D. McAllister, John Sullavanls, Walter Wallace, ProBser, A Jolly Company. Durno, the sensation of thirty-one states and Canada. Is endorsed by both press and publlo to be the greatest com edy magician and Illusionist America has ever witnessed. A jolly company of fun makers and a number of live anl mals. At Assembly ball December 22. Sec ond number on high school course. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining In post office at Reynoldsvlllo, Pa., for week ending Dec. 12, 1908. E. E. Ashley, I. G. Fenatemaker, P H. Walr. Say advertised and give date of Hat when calling for above. E. C. Burns, P. M Christmas' Furs We have just received a new line in children's furs, priced from $2.00 to 110.00. Come in and see them. Bing Stoke Co. Xmas Slippers. We can fit any member of the family Bing-Stoke Co. See the neck silks In Mlllirens Xmas neckwear. Leave your order with us for your Xmasturktes. Honter St MUliren. All our candy guaranteed strictly pure. Robinson & Mundorff. Fine sweet oranges, grapes and grape fruit for breakfast. Flavor to suit your palate. Robinson & Mundorff. Once tiled always used, Hunter & Mllllren's home made mince meat. Dr. L. M. Emerlck, of Georgetown, specialist In chronic diseases, will be at Frank's Tavern, Reynoldsvllle, Deo, 18. All persons suffering from organic trouble should visit htm for an examln atlon. Hats of all kinds at Mlllirens. Before you buy your Christmas treats visit the Reynoldsville Candy Works and get prices. A gun for Xmas Is about as appro priate a thing for a boy as anything you can think of. When you decide come and see- our stock. Stoke & Feicht Drug Co A long practice, a thorough optical education and up-to-date methods make Gibson's eye work a success. To get the benefit meet him at Reynoldsvllle December 17, or Brookvllle 18 and 19. Large assortment of ladles' handker chiefs for the holidays at A. Katzen's. Bath robes and smoking jackets at Blng Stoke Co. Bargains in men's dress hats at A, Katzen's. See our window display of novelties for Xmas. Bing 8toke Co. 0.irCvw.5 hi. ..!' C5. rEKwnAi, rAKAUKAriij, ailmpses of the People who arePas Ing To and Fro. Alex Rlston was In Pittsburgh this week. W. H. Moore visited In Corsica this week. , James Pontefract Is In WilkeBbarro .LI W Miss Cora Mitchell Is visiting in Du Bols this week. John Heemer and wife are in Pitts burgh this week. Mrs. Ross Clawges is visiting in Leeohburg this week. George Womeldurf was in Clarion county the past week. P. W. Yeany waB In Summervllle the latter part of last week. Mrs William McDonald is visiting a daughter at BrownBville, Pa. Mies Dora Reed returned last week from a visit in Wllklneburg. H. J. Pollltt, of CrAlgavllle, was in town a couple of days last week. Mrs. Fred Zeltler visited In Brook- yllle tbe latter part of last week. Mrs. John T. Barclay and Mrs. Mamo Shaffer visited in DuBois Saturday. Mrs. Caroline Armor and daughter, Miss Nelle, visited In DuBois yesterday. John Collins and Henry Gray went to Conifer Monday to work in the mines. Mrs. J. V. Young and Mrs D. L. PoRtletbwalt visited In Falls Creek Sunday. Miss Xula Hetrlck, of Cool Spring, was the guest of Mrs. J. R. Milllren over Sunday. J. W. Hunter, cashier of the Citizens National hank, and wife visited In Du Bois yesterday. Mrs. Elmer E. Woodward, of Iwon- eesen, Pa., Is visiting her parents In West Reynoldsvlllo. W. N. Brady, the West Reynolds ville -horse dealer, wbb in Klttannlng on business Monday. Mrs. W. H. Moore and three sons have been visiting tu Brookvllle and Corsica the past week. Edward Cbarles, of CleaiGcid, at tended the funeral of Joseph Powell at this place last Friday. Mrs. John M. Stephenson and daugh ter, Mies Nell I. Stcphcrson, are visit ing In DuDois this week. ""Mrs.,M. W. Reltz, of Braddock, Pa., Is visiting her mother, Mrs. George Hartman, on Hill street. I Mrs. Donahue, of Oil City, former resident of this place,' is vl&itiog her sister, Mrs. JenDie Showers. William and Robert Barker, 'Jr., of Sagamore, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dunlap and family. D. M. Shearer and wife are spending a few weeks In Bellefonte, where Mrsi Shearer's mother is seriously 111. Miss Georgia Reynolds, of Frampton, Pa , visited her grandmother, Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, near this place last week. Mrs. Thomas M. Jewell and Miss Cora Mitchell will go to Warren to morrow to vUlt Dr. S. Reynolds' family. Rev. M. V. S. Gold and wife, of Aliens Mills, vjBtted Dr. A. J. Meek at the Reynoldsvllle Baptist parsonage yesterday. Miss Louise Carlton and Leon Brooks, of Big Run, were visitors at the Burgo home In West Reynolds vllle this week. J. S. Hunter, of Cloe, visited his brother and sister, George C. Hunter and Mrs.' J. R. Milllren, in this place the first of this week. George C. Hunter and wife were at Cloo Sunday to see the former's mother, Mrs. T. K. Hunter, who has been very 111, but Is now getting better. Dr. A.H. Bowser was called to Walk Chalk, Armstrong county, yesterday to see his father, who is yery 111. Tbe old gentleman Is In hla 87th year. Horace Smathers and wife, of Lime stone, Clarion Co., visited at home of J. N. Small in West Reynoldsville laBt week. Mrs. Smathers and Mrs. Small are sisters. J. S. Howard, of Gallllnolle. Ohio. formerly in tbe banking business in Reynoldsvllle, spent a day with his father-in-law, Robert Z. Parrlsh, In this place last week, Mrs. Blanche Burnham and MleS Anna Fleming, teachers in Falls Creek, and Merrill Corbett, teacher at John sonburg, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Z. Parrlsh over Sunday. Clarence H. Patterson was In Titus- vllle last Friday and Saturday attend ing the District Convention of the Carpenters' and Joiners' Union as a delegate from the Local Union xf Reynoldsvllle. John H. Wagner and A. M. Smith were at Worthvllle Sunday to see their brother and brother-in-law. Ellsworth Wagner, who bad both legs broken will be found in another column In this issue of The Star. Open Until Ten O'clock. From now until Xmas our store will bo open until 10 o'olock p. m. Blng-S'.!s-Cj.