ft -fr Stan Subscription il.OOpcr year in advance C. A. Rtephrnaon Eatale, Proprietor. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1909. NEED OF A NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING. It will not be an easy matter to finance the erection of a new and suit- able municipal building In Reynolds' yllle at present, but that possibility does not alter the fact that the present building used as a polling place, as a headquarters for the firemen, as a lock up and for other municipal purposes, . Is a disgrace to the town and unworthy of a mining village In the backwoods of ' Indiana county. Built some twenty years ago, it Is a relic of the false prin ciples of economy that guided the local oounoil In the olden days. The build ing and tower adjoining it, which coun cil has decided to repair, should be razed to the ground and a new structure befitting the Importance of the town, with ample space to accommodate all the borough departmen ts, erected. There are reasons for action in this matter more pertinent than mere pride. Those who have Investigated the cells where prisoners are Incarcer ated describe them as unfit for such a purpose, with a stench that Is sugges- - tive of filth and which cannot be eradi cated. Some day those cells may get ' the borough Into a damage suit more costly than a new bastlle. Further, the present building is too small to house even the present appara tus of Hope Fire Company, and the council pays out annually a larpe sum for rent which would go far towards paying the interest on bonds Issued to defray the cost of erecting a structure large enough to house all branches of the municipal service. TRADE TERRITORY. The trade territory of a town Is not dependent upon the distance to neigh boring trading points. The trade terri tory depends upon the enterprise of the merchants and the residents of the town. If a town does not reach after the trade, It will come only as fast as it has to, ana It wl'l grow as It is forced to. But If the merchants go after business in the surrounding country, advertising in every possible way, and making good every word of their ndvertising, trade will Vome from an ever Increasing radius, the town will gain a reputation for being awake and It will forge to the front. It Is the men In the town, and not altogether the men living within a certain number of miles from it that makes the town. The Republican Printing Co., of Brookvllle has been Incorporated under the caption "Brookville Republican, Incorporated." Thomas V. Hendricks continues as editor, secretary and treas urer of the concern, with Gil. C. Reltz as president, and "for the first time In almost half a century the honored name of Weaver, so long associated with the journalism cf the county, is withdrawn from the masthead of the Republican, although the families of the deceased members of the former firm are still In terested In the publication." There will be no change In the policy of the Repub lican and Its patrons desire none for Ed itor Hendricks is giving the people one of the best edited country journals in the state. Sykesvllle's progressive citizens are agitating the matter of building a public water system. If 8ykesvllle Is wise it will profit by the experience of Reynoldsville and practically every every other town in this part of the state and not allow such a public neces sity as the water supply to get Into the hands of a corporation. Let the bor ough build and control its publlo util ities and limit the charges for service to actual cost. Retail merchants, even though they have license, cannot hawk or peddle ' their wares from house to house with out taking out a peddler's license. This is the gist of an opinion handed t down from the office of the attorney general of Pennsylvania last week. It will effect thousands of small merchants In the state and a few in this section. ' Clearfield town council has passed an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of hogs within the borough limits, and the Punisutawney 'News regretfully remarks that It refers only to the four legged species. THE Stab would greatly appr eciate the courtesy If our readers will send us personal items or general news. Al ways be sure to siern your name, not for ; publication but aa a guarantee of good Jalth. .The New York Tclyrvm note tl at though autos are driving the. horse out f existence there U no likelihood to ke a shortage of "ae1, asses. TRIBUTE TO MR. STEPHENSON The followlug editorial from the pen of George R. Adam,tfa former member of The Star'3 staff appeared in The Brockway vlile Record last week and Is worthy of reproduction as showing the warm sentiments of friendship whloh the late editor Inspired in allho knew him Intimately: "The death of Editor Clarence A. Stephenson, of the Reynoldsville Star, last Friday, which followed an operation for stomach trouble In a Philadelphia hospital, closes the career of one of the best known and among the ablest of the newspaper men of this end of the State, and the town of Reynoldsville loses one of Its best and most useful citizens. At no lime has there been more general regret over the demise of one of God' noblemen than that which name with the closing of the earthly life-walk of Clarenco Stephenson. Havln; been identified with the affairs of bis borne town and county tor a long term of years, and being a man who was at all times Interested In all movements for the publlo good, and especially active in furthering the cause af Christianity and church work generally, he endeared himself to a host of friends and admirers, and his passing to the land of which we knowso little and conjecture so much fs a distinct loss to the com munity in which he lived and worked and set an example worthy of emulation. "Mr. Stephenson followed the print ing business nearly all his life and was considered a newspaper man of ex ceptional ability. He established the Reynoldsville Star eighteen years ago and made of It one of the best local papers In the county. He was public- spirited and took active part in every progressive movement for the better ment of his home community where his his counsel and advice as well as as sistance was looked upon as Invaluable in the various projects that has made ReynoldBvilleone of the best towns in this end of the State. q In things per talning to building up the industries ol bis home town, as well as being an active church worker, Mr. Stephenson never wavered in his duty and could always be depended upon to be among those who were at the front willing to bear his share of the burden that naturally grow out of every progressive movement. "Clarence Stephenson was a man of high moral character, a God-fearing man whose dally life-walk was honor able and upright and whose every purpose was an exemplification of all that was clean, manly and honorable No worthy cause ever failed of as sistance from him, and many a dis couraged heart haB been made glad and put on the right road by his kindly word and unselfish help. If for every good deed performed by Clarence Stephenson during his career here on earth there be placed upon his lata resting place a single rose, he would be asleep to-day in a wilderness of flowers. The many kind acts rendered by- him were as lamps set along the pathway to light the way for the weary feet of thoBe who trod the stony road of existence, and he will be missed, not only in the home that is made sad by bis departure, but in the church and in business circles where he was a con spicuous and honorable figure. Clar ence Stephenson made no pretensions of desiring to shine in the lime-light of publicity. What he did came from a desire to be of use in the world, and he had an absolute dislike for an ac companiment of sounding brass and tinkling symbols with the achievements and sucoesseB for which he was re sponsible. , "The world can ill afford to lose men like Clarence Stephenson. He was the kind that stands for the highest pre rogative of good citizenship, for progress, for clean politics, for sincere Christianity, one who was genuine salt of the earth. . Scarcely more can be said ot any man. Peace to his ashes," Irrespective of creed or personal religious belief the people of this section will no'.e with pleasure the honor recently bestowed upon Father Clement Welnker by Pope Pius X. At one time he was in charge ot the local Catholic parish and is well known all over this part of the state, taodest and unassuming in his manner, he has devoted his life to spreading the faith ot his church among the lowly and has lived a life of ceaseless toll and hard ship, the equal of which can be found only among the early missionaries of the church. v The failure of Jefferson park to make good will discourage the promotion of similar amusement resorts in this sec tion. It was the third, and most ambi tious, retort of the kind along the Rey-noldsvllle-Punxsutawney trolley lice to be abandoned. The failures have been due noteo much to lack of popular ap preciation as to the high fares charged by the traction company from the parks to the towns on its lines and at the terminals. John Short, editor of the Clearfield Rcjmblican, bBS brought ult for libel agalnnt Matt Savage, editor of the 'Public Spirit. The trouble comes as a re sult of charges made by Savage after the recent Democratic state convention TO REVIVE f)LD MEMORIES. The following items are taken from a oopy ol the 1'he Reynolds Herald, pub lished in Reynoldsville October 24th, 1876 the Centennial year. After 34 years they are oi more than passing Interest. "Hldecooper" brought a, deer from the mountains last week. Mrs. Wood Reynolds and daughter, Ida, and Mrs. David Reynolds returned from the Centennial last week. Wm. Falrman, Esq.,' of Punxsutaw ney, was in town Saturday The opinion is prevalent among some classes that he is Fair-man enough for District Attor ney, anyhow. "It would be a 'God's send' if they would 'strike oil' or something else, to light up the countonance of the Reyn oldsville merchant," said the Brook vllle Republican last week. Weaver don't know that we have a merchant or two who will almost discount the sales of ye Brookvllle merchant, but nevertheless we have. On Thursday night ofjlast week the citizens of the West End were again stnrtlpd by the cry of fire. About eleven o'clock flames were discovered Issuing from the St. Charles hotel, on the corner of Sixth and Main streets. The hotel was occupied by Mr. Scbwem. A large crowd of persons soon assem bled and made every effort to save the building, hut without ayail. A couple from over the mountains came to town Friday and were united in matrimony. They stopped at the Reynolds House, near the depot, and on Saturday, about 2 30 p. m., they started down Main street en route for the cars. Just as tbey stepped into the waiting room side by side and arm in arm, a small pug nosed boy mischiev ously run between them and almost uptripped the blushing bride, where upon the groom indignantly caught the boy by the lobe of the right ear and led htm out, explaining the while In a gut tural voice, "Whom God hath joined together let no pernicious Imp put asunder:!" CANDY WORKS GROWS (Continued from First Page.) Only a small portion of his entire, product Is sold through the Reynolds ville store, though its- stock gives a fair idea of the line of goods manu factured on the floor above. The department which is leastknown to local people, and which is yet more important from the standpoint of its possible growth than all the others, Is the wholesale branch, started in a small way, this has grown to such dimensions that Mr. Athenian now rents the large room back of the First National bank on Fourth street, as a storage room and headquarters for the wholesale division. Representatives of the Reynolds ville Candy Works are travelling over the territory between Klttannlng and Ridgway constantly and have built up a large and permanent trade. Mr. Athenian finds It easy to compete with the large city factories both In price and quality and Is planning. to still further enlarge his bussness in this line. (1 The purpose of this article Is not to advertise any local business projeot, but to make' known to our people the facts connected with the growth of the venture which are not visible to tbe publlo, and for this reason it is unneces sary to say anything concerning the retail department of the business. That Mr. Athenian equipped one of tbe brightest and cleanest and moBt. invit ing places In the country for the local trace Is known to all who have passed his place and been lured by the blazing eleotrlo lights and melody of the eleotrlo autoraatlo piano into the parlor. The secret of the success of this project is nothing more than tbe fact that the man at its head understands his business thoroughly and Is pushing it day and night. Mr. Athenian came to Reynoldsville when the prospect for tbe town was not any brighter than at present and went after the business be wanted and got it. If every other business institution in the town was conducted with the energy and ambit ion to grow which has characterized this since Its establishment, the cry of hard times would soon cease and Reyn oldsville would become the biggest wholesale and retail center in this section, a position to which its location naturally entitles it. Make' your feet comfortable In a pair of low shoes; prices easy, at Adam's. REAL ESTATE Rentor Sell E. Neff, Justice of the Peace Reynoldsville, Pa. ROYAL ARCANUM, . ' Reynoldsville, Pa. -V Meets every second and fourth Thurs day in I. O. O. F. hall. Horwitz's July Clean-Up Sale The greatest in our his tory. The marked success of our men's, women'B and children's dry goodB, clothing and shoe business is very gratifying to us. We know it comes from honest dealing, courteous treatment to all customers and the great sav ings we offer. But this great July Clean-Up Sale is the same as a cut of from 25 to 50 per cent when compared with the prices elsewhere. You can't afford to miss this sale since every nickel thus spent means the saving of dollars to you, according to the size of your purchase. Come and be convinced. I. Horwitz Opposite Frank's Tavern. SALE NOW GOING ON. J I will visit the Im perial Hotel, Reyn oldsville, August 5 and the American Hbuse, Brookville, August 6 and 8. A9 the schools will soon open I will have special tests for school children thi3 visit. If your child did poor work last term better have its eyes examined at once. G.C. GIBSON, Optician. The First National Bank OF REYNOLDSVILLE. Capital and Surplus $175,000.00 Actual Resources over $650,000.00 Job B. Zauohib, Pres. John H. Kaucher Henry 0. Delble OPFIOEE8 J . 0. Eino, VIee-Prei. K. 0. Bobookibs, Oashlsr DIRECTORS J. 0. King Daniel Nolan J.B.Hammond John H. Corbet t K. H.Wilugn Every Accommodation Consistent with Careful Banking OLD AGE is not very far away from most of us, and we will have to meet him sooner or later. It is within our power and our solemn duty to make him comfortable when he does come. The best way to do this is to start a i savings account with us now. THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Careful Management Has much t" do with the Bucceessul de ' velopment of every organization. The executive staff of this bank is composed of men who devote their en tire time to the management of this bank. s Capital and Profits $131,000.00. Resources $641,000.00. THEPEOPLES, NATIONAL BANK ' ' (Oldest Bank in the County) The Star's Want Column never fails to bring results SHICH WAGNER -The Bio Stork- fcinsrsr::i2i- AFewJuly Moneyff Saving Specials Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Garments All $5.00 dreses now $3.34 ' Children 's'dresses at half price.' $1.00 dresses now' 1 50c $2.00 dresses now ' $1.00 $3.00 dresses now $1.50 Ladies' Rajah and Tussah Silk Coats $8.00 coat now $12.50 coat now $5.00 $8.00 Ladies' 2-piece suits now one-third off Umbrellas Blaok and colors, one-third off. Muslin Underwear WihdowJShades rlA few window shades in good cloth, oil color and hand made, to clean up. These are all best quality shades. 25o, 35o and 50c shades now 19c Gloves A few ladies' and children's lisle and silk gloves now half price. Hosiery , A few odds and ends -in ladies' and children's black and colored hose now half price. Corsets - 'V A few odds and ends in ladies' corsets to clean-up. 50c corsets now 39c $1.00 corsets now 67o $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 corsets $1.00 Afew odds and finds in muslin undeiwear nowonethird off. The above are all Shick fc Wagner bargains and are goods that have merit. We never procure junk. You won't have any better opportunity this year to save money. SHICK & WAGNER Corner Main and Fifth Sts. The Big. Store. REYNOLDSVILLE, PA. ( X
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