. . Read tlie Ads. i I ' - - - 12 Pages RKYNOLDSVILLE, PKMN'A.. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 16, 1910. NUMBER 28 VOLUME 19. j V eynoldsville's Oldest Citpzeni Passed Away SVHonday RaomSng A NOTED GOVERNOR CONING m$M m ! i GOVKUNOU E.W. HOCI1. The man from Kansas Is a "fighter from the old town" and will probably at tract more attention on the oceasion'of his loot lira in Reynoldsville, during Institute week than any other lecturer. Hoch sprung Into national fame when governor of Kansas by his sturdy stnnd for right and justice against corporate power. A whirlwind s)eakor, a nmn of the highest motives, he towers over his fellow men morally, as he does physically head and shoulders. OWL ROOMS REMODELED. Workmen are now busy transforming the second floor of the I. O. O. F. building, equipping it for the use of the newly organized Nest of Owls. A wooden partition has been, erected completely cutting off the Owl rooms from the hall leading to the lodge room on third floor, there being but one door. In the front of the building the three rooms formerly, used by the Business Men's Association, the Cadenza Club and Philip Koehlor, Pru dential Insuratce agent, will be converted into parlors and will be luxuriously equipped. The large room formerly used as a dancing and banquet hall has been divided into two smaller rooms, one for billiard playing and the other for cards and other amusements.' In the rear of this will be the steward's quarters, the kitchen and house committee room. A toilet room which was formerly in the quarters will be equipped with a bath tub. Three hundred and fifteen men were present at the institution of the Rey noldsville Nest of the order of Owls Friday night of last week. District Deputy T. J. Sullivan of DuBois, and J. C. Rearlck, secretary of DuBois Nest, were present and gave the signs and obligations, FARMERS' INSTITUTE DATES. The farmers of this county will be interested to learn that there will be held this year a series of Fanners' Institutes at Oltvesburg, on November 21st and 22nd ; Roseville, on November 23 and 24. A number of instructors from other parts of the State will be present to join with the farmers of this locality in the discussion of topics relative to agriculture. These meetings are free and open to all, and we have no doubt the farmers of this county will avail themselves of the advantages to be gained by attending these meetings. LOCAL MINISTER IS PENSIONED The Commissioner of Pensions has In formed me that the following persons have been granted pensions : John W. Verner, East Brady, $15.00; Peter Slagle, Worth vllle, $20.00; Solomon C. Miller, Big Run, $30.00; John Lindsey, Scotch Hill, $40.00; William Thomas, Shelocta, $15.00; Jacob Booth, Reynolds--vUle, $20.00; Daniel C. Wolf, Pine Flats, $15.00. fORMER REYNOLDSVILU LADY WEDS. The announcement of the marriage of Aaron Depp, of near this place, to Mrs. Jennie Ressler, of DuBois, has just been made, The couple were united in marriage on Thursday afternoon by Rev. Cornwall, of Brookville. Mr. Depp is one of the best known and most prosperous farmers of this section. His Interests In ' addition to those agri cultural are large. Mrs. Ressler Is well known In DuBois, where she has countless friends. They . will make their home on the Depp farm, near this place. Punxsutawnej Spirit. o Had Reached the Ninety-Seventh Year of Life and Re tained Much of the Vigor of Youth. FUNERAL WILL BE HELD IS AFTERNOON Mr. Jacob King, the oldest man In Jefferson county, nnd one of the oldest In the state, died nt the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. C. Coleman, In Hcynoldsvllle at 3.:to Monday morning, November 14th, HMO. Death was due In the main to general senility, but directly caused by tho complications resulting from a car buncle. For a man of his age he had enjoyed excellent heath until a very recent date, and retained a clear mind and a good memory. The funeral will be held from the residence of Mr. nnd Mrs. Coleman at 2.110 p. m. to-day, Wednesday, and will be conducted by the Kev. Dr. A. J. Meek, pastor of the First Baptist church of Iteyn oldsville. The Interment will take place In Reynoldsville cemetery under direction of Hughes & Fleming. Jacob King was born In Center county, Pennsylvania, September 80th, 1813, and was or years, 1 month and 14 days old at time of his death. When an infant his parents brought him from his native county Into tho wilds of Clarion county, where a farm was cleared and whero Mr. King continued to resldo without inter ruption for 77 years. What schooling the pioneer days afforded was given to Mr. King, and liko many others of that day, he gained by reading and observation a wider knowledge of men nnd affairs. When a young man he was married and made his home on a part of the knmestend of his father. The union continued un broken for 65 years, until the death of Mrs. King in Iieynoldsville five years ago. To the conple were born five children, two boys and throe girls, but two of whom survive: Dr. J. C. King and Mrs. M. C. Coleman, both of Hcynoldsvllle. Eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great grand children also survive. Mr. King enjoyed excellent health throughout his long oareer and Continued to run his own farm until about 78 years of age. Then with his wife he came to Reynoldsville to spend his remaining days in well earued ease among his surviving children in this place. Two years ago, on the occasion of his 95th birthday, he was honored by a public celebration of the event in the Baptist churoh in Reynoldsville. Few men were more highly esteemed. His character was above the slightest suspicion of re proach. Quiet and retiring by nature, he shunned dispute and avoided the battle grounds of politics. An' earnest Christian, he had been a member for the greater part of his life of the Baptist church. While no longer the robust man of his youth, Mr. King had been fairly active since coming to Reynoldsville, and was able even when near his 97th birthday to walk alone about the town and had the appearance of a man twenty years his junior. His memory was good and he could relate many Interesting experiences of the times almost a century ago when the world was all so different. His life was a connecting link between the old order of things and the new. He saw the nation pass through three great wars, he saw the country transformed by the rail road and telegraph, and he saw a wilder ness disappear around his home and become one of the finest agricultural regions of Western Pennsylvania. His life was not eventful, but it was highly useful in that he lived the life of a true man and did what was in his power to make the world some better for his being in it. A SCENE FROM "THE IRON KINO" THE LATE JACOB KINO f ,j v I T I - 1 -i HOME WEDDINGAT RATHMEL. There was u very pretty wedding at Ralhmcl Wednesday morning, November nth, nt ten o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Barclay, when their daughter Miss Agnes Barclay, and Martin Weiss were united in the bonds of matrimony. Kev. D'; Russell A. Me Kinley, pastor of the Hcynoldsvllle Pres byterian church, performed the ceremony, making use of the beautiful ring service. Those present were tlio immediate relatives of the bride and groom. After the ceremony ull partook of an elegant and sumptuous feast. The newly wedded pair then left in a cab for DuBois, where they took tho train for Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cleveland and other places. Upon their return they wjll proceed to their future homo at Edrl, Pa. Mr. Weiss, who is a, former resldontof Kathmel, Is the manager of the Edrl company storo, while the bride is one of the most highly esteemed young ladies of Rathmel. The young couple begin life's journey with the best wishes of all, and The Star joins with their many friends in extending felicitations. DIED INJIL CITY. Mrs. Eliza Dougherty, mother of Mrs Thomas Black, of Reynoldsville, died at her home four miles east of Oil City, in Cranberry township, Venango conunty, Saturday afternoon, November 12th, 1910, aged 87 years. The funeral service was held at the late restdouce of the deceased at 10.00 o'clock Tuesday morning and burial was mado in the Cranberry cemetery. Mra, Thomas Black had been at the bedside of her mother for several weeks before death came. Monday Frank J. Black, of Anita, and Mi's. Thomas C. McEntoer, of West Reynoldsville, went to Oil City to attend tho funeral of their grandmother. DEATH OF JOHN RISHELL. John Rlshell, an old resident of Sykes vllle, died at his home Sunday morning from the Infirmity of old age. He had been confined to his home for over eight months. The deceased was 75 years old and is survived by a wife, two sons and a daughter. One son and a daughter reside at Elmira, N. Y. UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE In accordance with a well established custom the annual union Thanksgiving service In Reynoldsville will be held at 10.30 a. m. Thursday, November 84th., The sermon will be preached by Dr. A. J. Meek, pastor of the Reynoldsville Baptist church, in the Presbyterian church, and the music will be furnished by a union chior. REYNOLDSVILLEJIRL MARRIED. Miss Nellie Elizabeth Daugherty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Daugherty, former residents of Rey noldsville, was married at 'New Castle, Pa., Wednesday, November 9th to William T. Sword. Miss Daugherty has a legion of freinds in Reynoldsville who will extend congratulations. Letter List. The following letters remain uncalled for in the Reynoldsville postoffice. When calling please give date of list. November 14, 1910. H. Chent, Miss Effle Hymes, H. Miller, Miss Alice Overdorf , J. B. Sadler. Baptist Cbuicb. Services at the Baptist church. 11:00 a. m., "Is God in our Church?" 7.30, "The Supreme Authority of Christ." Welcome to all. HERO OF A NAVAL DISASTER LIVES IN REYNOLDSVILLE Fifty-Three Years Ago Last Fri day Since the Burning of the ' "Sarah Sands." i Oue of the most dramatic events in British iiuval and military annals was the burning of the steamship "Sarah Sands" in , 1857 while on her way from Englund to India loaded with British troops to sup press the . terrific Sepoy Mutiny of that '. year. This event occurred just fifty-three years ago last Friday, November 11th. ; It will interest iieynoldsville people to know that there resides in Reynoldsville ! at the time one mun who was a member ! of the regiment made famous by its gallant behavior during tho burning of the shlpi He is D. D. Shannon, who resides In East Reynoldsville, and is well known in the community, Now, at the age of 74 years, he retains all the vigor of his younger days, when he served almost eleven years in the service of Victorin, then queen of Great Brlttaiu and Ireland and Empress of India. Nine of those years were spent in the burning heat of India, but the rigid discipline, tho physical training nnd a temperate life brought him through with perfect health. Mr. -Shannon was not only a member of the right wing of the 54th Regiment, on board, but in General Order No. 700, issued by the .commander-in-chief of the British Army following tho disaster, Mr. Shannon Is named as one of a score of soldiers who notably distinguished themselves by their heroic bravery during tho hours of greatest danger, Mr. Shannon also carries with him to-day a medal given him in recognition of service during the Sepoy Mutiny. On the annlversay of the dis-astef-we had the privlloge of looking over a lengthy account of the burning of the "Sarah Sands" in Mr, Shannon's possession and from it gleaned the following: The 64th Regiment was one of the finest regiments in the British army at that time, having just come home from Gibraltar, where It had been stationed watting to go up to the Crimea in 1855. j When the "Sarah Sands" sailed from I Portsmouth it was deemed a good transport and all went well until they were in Lat. 17 degrees S. and Long. 56 degrees E., at which time it was dis covered that smoke was issuing from the hold of the vessel. Search was made Ineffectually, and soon the flames had spread so far that complete destruot- on of the ship and loss of the lives of all on board seemed imminent. . It was in this crisis that men were shown in their true characters. In the wild panic and indescribable terror which ensued, it was the bravest hearted only that had the courage and coolness to work lor the safety of the ship and forget their personal danger. It stands to the discredit of of the Colonel of tho regiment that he lacked the true qualities of a leader in the crisis, but fortunately for the passengers, the ship's captain was a true hero and undor his guidance tho ship was finally saved and brought, to port on the island of Mauretas. B. E. GRAHAM TO WED. B. E. Graham, the popular foreman of the lower shop at the Blaw Collapsible Steel Centering Company's plant, went to Butler, Pa., yesterday and to-day will be united in marriage to Miss Emma Wolcott at tho home of the bride's parents in that city. The couple will return to Reynoldsville at once and will go to housekeeping in a home on Sixth street. Mr. Graham has a host of friends in town who are planning to give him and - his bride an enthusiastic reception on., the evening of their arrival here. Consequently if some night this week the community in general is awakened by a din that will make the man in the moon take to the woods in fear there need be no alarm. It will be nothing but tho employes of the Blaw Company boating the tomtom on steel centers around Mr. Graham's home. BECK'SJIGVOTE. Elmer E. Beck, Democratic candidate for Assembly, made a remarkable run for the office last Tuesday and finished less than five hundreo votes behind North. For a time Beck seriously considered contesting the election owing to many votes for him being thrown out on account of errors in marking ballots. WANTED Girl ftt City Hotel at onco. , Troop D of the State Police, which has been stationed at Punxsutawney several years, has been moved to Butler. VALIANT SOUTHERN REFORMER I J GOVERNOR JtOBEItT B. GLENN. Among the many brilliant figures in the galaxy of Southern ' statesmen, none has attracted wldor or more favorable attention In the north than Robert B. Glenn, governor of North Carolina from 1904 to 1IMI8. Coming Into power at a time when reform was demanded, he led the fight in his own state and among the benefits conferred on his peoplo are mentioned : Forcing the rnllroads to obey the state laws by arresting the officials; making provision for the help less insane, deaf, dum and blind, white and colored ; getting the state out of debt ; leading the light for Prohibition and helping to carry the state against the manufacture and sale of liquor. EAGLES EXTEND COURTESY TO INSTITUTE ATTENDANTS Reynoldsville Aorle, No. 519, Fraternal Order of Eagles, of Reynoldsville, has voted to throw open the club rooms of the lodge free of charge during Institute week to the teachers, the directors, and their iriends. The teachers will have the privilege of using the rooms all day and until 8.00 o'clock each evening, everything in the rooms being at their service except the sideboard, which will be closed during the hours given to the guests. The action, with that previously taken by the local lodge of Elks, will place at the disposal of the visitors during institute week two of the finest suites of club rooms in the county. The Eagles have their quarters in Reynoldsville luxuriously equipped and their action in extending this courtesy will doubtless be greatly appreciated by the teachers that week. The community in general will also extend the Eagles, and the Elks, a vote of thanks for their co-operation in maklug the coming institute the most successful one ever held in Jefferson county. notes of mm SCHOOL Room 13 has had no case of tardiness for the term. Also in the same room Georgia Newberry, Erma Plfer and Mildred Patterson have been perfect in spelling during tho term to date. During the second month the following pupils of this room were perfect in spelling: Walter Wlsor, Marie Smith, Margaret Mother well, Georgia Newborry, Erma Pifer and Mildred Patterson. Miss Robinson substituted for Mr. Earle Friday, the latter being out of town on business. There were only five cases of tardiness in all the schools last week. The following were perfect in attendance and punctuality: The junior class, the senior boys, Miss Black's girls, Miss Morgret's girls Miss Schulti's boys. Miss Margaret Carl spent an afternoon in the high school. T. M. Evans visited the school Thursday afternoon. Deputy State Superintendent Teitrick passed through Reynoldsville Wednesday morning and sent his kind regards to teachers, directors and patrons. Prof. Clawges spent Saturday at Brockwayvllle. Some Reynoldsville pupils will likely enter the spelling contest in connection with the teachers' institute. Work for the annual Thanksgiving Day celebration has been begun. During the first week in December the study of Jefferson county will receive special emphasis. The following outline has been prepared as a guide for this study: I. Physical features. 1. Position, extent, area. 2. Outline, border counties. 8. Surface, drainage. 4. Climate. ; 5. Vegetation. II. Resources, industries, trade and commerce. III. . History and date of organization. IV. ' Government. 1. County officers. 2. . Township officers, 3. Borough officers. V. . Education. The depot of the Pittsburgh, Summer vllle & Clarion Ry. -at Clarion burned to the ground last Wednesday morning. The loss amounts to about $5,000, fully covered by Insurance. - ELECTRIC LIGHT CONTRACT SIGNED Gradual Substitution of Tungs ten for Arc Lights is Planned by Council. At a recent meeting of the council of ' Reynoldsville borough, held in Attorney C. W. Fly nn's ofllce, It was decided to renew tho contract with the Reynoldsville Light unci Power Company for street light ing for three years, and an ordinance was " passed fur that purpose. The new contract calls for tho same number of lights as at pres ent, forty-five, but provides for the gradual1 elimination of the aro lights and the sub stitution therefor , of the now Tungsten light. Several of the latter have been fh uso on the street for several months and the difference between them and the aro light is hardly notlcoable, while the cost is but one-half, for the present. there will bo thirty are lights and fifteen Tungsten lights, the arc lights to have 450 watts and cost 170 per annum, he Tungsten lights to have 100 watts and cost 132.50 por annum. Each year four aro lights will bo replaced ; with Tungsten lights until all are changed. The low cost of the Tungsten is made : possible by the fact that it requires little attention after being put in place, and does not requiro constant change of carbon, as ' in the are light. At the above mentioned meeting of- council, all members were present but Dri1" Nolan. v Chief Burgess Williams reported recelDts during October of 18.50. " " The borough property committee re ported that the stone taken out of the Pitch Pino Run bridge had been sold for KW.OO. The resignation of Policomnn John Spenrs was read, and was accept ed. George Pierce was elected to . fill the unexpired term of Mr. Spears as assistant policeman In Reynoldsville borough. Borough bonds Nos. 18 and 17. hold br John M. Rend Lodge, F. and A. M.. were ' ordered called In and paid off. Current bills "-were presented and ordered paid. i . November 9th the council again mot, alt being present but Dr. King and Samuel Williams. William Copping, ex-tax collector of Reynoldsville borough and his attorney, G. M. McDonald, were present for the pur pose of talking over with the counoil some -means of settlement of the 1906, 1907 and 1908 taxes. Mr. Copping made to council a proposition for settlement, which was referred to a special committee, composed of Messrs. Young, King and Nolan, for , careful consideration. This committee will go over the tax duplicates and ac counts ' for the years mentioned and report at the next regular meeting of council. , . The bondsmen of Mr. Copping for tht 1908 taxes have made a request that suit be instituted for the collection of these taxes. Borough Solicitor C. W. Flynn has ac cordingly been ordered by council to commence legal proceeding for the amount of the outstanding 1908 taxes. C. 0. D. FRAUD PERPETRATED The Shnmokin Herald tells of a mean swindler who is operating from that place. A Shamokin man is acsused by Philadelphlans of sending collect ex press packages to families where a fun eral is in progress, thus in many cases securing the amount of the C. O. D. be cause of the grief, sorrow and confusion that always accampany such occasions. The Philadelphia office of the exnreu . company says that the operator of this scheme has worked It for sometime and that in the last few days they have sent over $40 to town. The family who have brought this matter inl -the light is that of J. C. Young, As his body was being borne ' to the waiting hearse at 851 South - 57 street, Philadelphia, ' an expressman drove up with a parcel, on which he col lected 12.50 and also charges of 73 cents. After the remains were intered, the package was opened and a fountain pen, worth about 75 cents was found within. The family has made an energetic pro test against the alleged Imposture, bub the express company says that this i nothing new. Several weeks ago, lawyers who were settling up estates said that they found fountain pens were being de livered that were said to have been ordered by the deceased before death, and that out of respect for the memory and the last wishes of the dead, the ar ticles were being taken and paid for. . Still in the Business. We are still in the oyster business and have the Sealshipt, also the Sealshlptors. You know where you always got the best. Special rates to parties. Frank's Tavern. Try Mi-o-na stomach tablets for any stomach trouble: they will never disap point you they will never fail. Price is only 60 cents a large box at 8toke and Feicht Drug. Co., on money back plan, .i Women's cloth top shoes, Gun Metal nnd Patent. Price $2,60, Adam's.
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