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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21
Six Saloons Now RUNNING.


"Reminiscences filed by William
Stokes but later withdrawn: Against
William G. Berner, John Weidenfeller,
Emil Koehn and Martin Sporn.
Saloon applications against which
circumstances by William Stokes still
stand: Otto Selling, w. A. Redmer,
G.. A. Peterson and Ed Grant
License refused Saturday evening:
William Stokes.
Eight remonstrances, filed against
saloon license applicants by William
Stokes, proprietor of the Turf EX-
change saloon, four of which were lat
er withdrawn, lent spice to the coun-
Gil meeting Saturday night, when six
holes were shot through the lid. The
Stokes remonstrances apparently had
the effect of bringing the eight coun-
cilmen closer together, and for the
first time in several weeks the admin
istration councilmen and the "stand
patters" found themselves in a condi-
ton which had all the signmarks of
harmony.
Barrett and kelleher First.
The lid was smashed early in the
evening, when the nse'applications
of p M. Barrett, uptown, and of j. A.
Kelleher, at the Junction, against
whom Stokes had not filed remon-
strances, were taken up and granted
by a unanimous vote of the council.
The Remonstrances.
The Martin Sporn application, the
third read, was accompanied by the
following remonstrance:
1.-THE undersigned hereby remon.
strates against granting liquor H.
cense to Martin Sporn for the follow
ing reasons, to-wit:
Because the said Martin Sporn has
within the last year sold intoxicating
liquors to minors contrary to law.
Because the said Martin Sporn has
during the last year sold liquors on
Sunday contrary to law.
Because the said Martin Sporn has
during the last year sold liquors on
the day of a general election.
Because the said Martin Sporn has
during the last year sold liquors to
habitual drunkards.
(Signed) William Stokes"
"Well, he didn't do much" said Pat
Dolin of the Fourth ward.
Eight RESPONSIVENESS.
The remonstrance against Martin
Sporn was drawn up in blank form.
Exactly similar remonstrances were
filed against w. G. Berner, John Wei.
denfeller, Emil Koehn, w. A. Redmer,
G. A. Peterson, Ed. Grant and Otto
Selling.
Douglas Cones Talks.
Judge Douglas Cones of Pierce, APP
pearing as attorney for William
| Stokes, addressed the council when
the Stokes application was reached.
Judge Cones said that he would take
| the council into his confidence and
explain the situation. He said that It
was rumored on the street that an ar
rangement had been entered into,
whereby 1t had been agreed that some
particular persons were to be pre-
| ferred in the issuing of licenses. He
was, he said, inclined to think that
this was unfounded and that all who
asked for saloon licenses would re-
ceive at least due consideration
| Stokes, he said, had acted In the dark
and to protect his own interests had
filed remonstrances against his asso-
ciates. Judge Cones was not prepared
to say that this was the proper course.
He declared. however. that it was
done with no thought of coercion.
Judge Cones announced that he was
prepared to say that II the Stokes APP
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21

Misses Claire Napier and Mabel
Odiorne entertained the Dorcus So
ciety Monday evening, the session be-
5ngl held at Miss Napper's home.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21

The Royal Neighbors OF America
gave party at the home of Mrs. |. T..
Cook In Edgewater Saturday after
noon. The time was spent in social
manner. Part of the afternoon was
given over to music. Refreshments
were served by the guests.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21

The T, B. T. club was entertained
by Mrs. C. e. White, at her home on
South Fourth street, Tuesday after
moon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21
Personals.


Mr. and airs. George ID. Butterfield
returned Monday evening from Ames,
ta., where they had been invited to
chaperone a house party for the Phi
Gamma Delta fraternity, of which
Spencer Butterfield of Norfolk is a
member. The house party was given
last saturday and Sunday, each mem
Der of the fraternity inviting guest
A delightful ball was given at which
beautiful programs were feature
Souvenir sterling silver spoons, pre-
scented to each guest with the fra
aernity monogram on them, were pre-
scented to each guest. Mr.. and Mrs
Butterfield enjoyed the house party
immensely.
Miss Minnie Verges, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Marie Verges, left
Norfolk early in the week for New
York, sailing from that port today
on the America for Germany. Miss
Verges will be married in Germany
ahis summer to H. Fritsche, a land
sscape gardner, located at Thuringen
Germany. 1t is quite possible that
Miss Verges and her husband will
come to America within the next few
wears, to live.
Miss Helen Bridge is expected home
'Ghis evening or tomorrow from Chi
Cago. She arrived in Fremont this
week and has been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bridge
n few days.
Sam Erskine Is home from the state
university, having left school for this
wear on account of his health. He eX
poets to go west for year and tC
re-enter the university a year from
next fall
Mrs. c. c. Miller of Sioux City is
visiting in Norfolk.
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SOCIETY
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Plnasures of the Week

The Tuesday club met with Mrs. ID.
Baum on Wednesday, Al 500 the
honors were won by Mrs. Jack Koenig.
stein. The guests from outside the
club membership were Mrs. $. Nj.
Braden, Mrs S. IT, Erskine, Mrs. b. Il.
Gillette and Mrs. ID. s. Bullock
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-05-21

Queen Esther circle of the Metho-
dist church were entertained Tues
day evening by Mrs. j. H. OMAN.
Mrs. p. H. Salter was hostess to
Ghe Bridge club on Wednesday even
ing.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
HARD ON SCHOOLS.
The State Normal School State Aid
Exha austed-Pupils Must Pay
Tuition.

According to notification received by
Normal School Trustees from State Sup
erintendent of Public Instruction, Or.
Nathan G. Schaffer, the allowance at
Harrisburg for State aid to the thirteen
Normal Schools of Pennsylvania was ex-
hausted some time since. This implies
that students in those institutions will be
obliged to pay their tuition for part of
the present term and all of the spring
term. As there are a number of Wayne
county students in the State Normal
Schools, especially those Of Stroudsburg,
Mansfield and West Chester, the report
ed lack OF funds will be unwelcome news
in many families.
The reason given for the deficiency is
the increased attendance of students,
there being q large number of students
from other States. A few years ago the
State gave so cents a week to each stu
dent over IL years of age who would
agree to teach in the public schools for
at least two years after graduation.
Lately this "aid" was increased to ST. so
8 week, being the entire cost of tuition
in the normal schools, board being
charged at about So and $3.50 week.
This cutting of the aid will mean much
in the career of many ambitious girls
and boys.
Dr., S. A. Martin, principal of the
Shippensburg State Normal, has notified
the student body there that tuition fee
of $1.50 per week would hereafter be
charged. For the term now in session,
however, the. State funds will apply to
one-third the regular allowance, which
will reduce the fee to ST..
The Legislature will be appealed to at
once, and upen the result depends
whether or not persons oflimited means
can continue to prepare themselves fol
teachers at the Normal schools.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
Local Institute at WaHmart.

JAN. 20th.-The District Institute con-
vened at the Waymart High School build
ing, on Saturday, Jan. 10Th. Chairman
Dooley called the meeting to order, and
the devotional exercises were conducted
by Superintendent Kehler.
The first paper before the Institute
was on ENDS of Arithmetic" by Mr..
Ilof, of Prompton, and was read by
Miss Alice Cromwell. This was followed
by "How to Teach Mensuration," by
Miss Havey. Both papers were well
presented and full of interest, conse-
quently lively and helpful discussion
followed the readings.
Geography was the next subject,
and was read as follows: Physical
Geography" by Cora Miller, who gave
in a very concise manner some timely
hints on the teaching of Direction, Dis
tances, and Forms of Land and Water. "
Miss Emma Stanton made her paper
plea for the more careful study of do
mestic and wild animals, and Miss Irene
Curtis discussed the teaching of "Mathe-
matical Geography"
A discussion followed, open to the
members of the Institute.
History was treated in a general
way by Florence Capwell, who was fol.
lowed by May Glover, on "School Es
sentials."
|
Supt. Kehler followed these with 6
talk on Teaching History" and touched
on the important points in each paper
by way of emphasis, calling attention tc
Miss Glover's assertion that "Confidenc,
of the Pupils and Patrons is one of th'
Schools Most Necessary Essentials"
At one O'Clock, the afternoon session
was called, and the first paper read wa
on the subject of Reading" by R. Rutl
Kennedy. Discussion of Reading" wa
given by Miss Wells. Teaching O
Words" by Misses Rainey, Capwell
Smith and Hitler.
"The Qualifications of a Successful
Teacher" was read by Miss Rebecc
McCabe, and it contained many, goo'
points. Good moral character and self
reliance were among the essentials men
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
THE DIMMICK BOOM.
A Proposed Successor to Senator
=, knOx's Seat.

Under the above sub-heading, Harper's
Weekly of January 23d, publishes very
flattering notice of Mayor j. Benjamin
Dimmick, accompanied by fine portrait
Of our old townsman. The article is as
follows:
The name of the Hon. j. Benjamin
Dimmick, Mayor of the city of Scranton,
Pennsylvania, has been presented to the
Legislature Of Pennsylvania, as success
or to the Hon. Philander G. Knox, in the
United States Senate, which post will be
vacant upon the entrance of the Senator
into the Cabinet of President-elect Taft,
candidate is well equipped for the Sena-
orship, because as statesman, student,
and man of affairs he has displayed great
ability as leader of men, and has proven
himself the ideal citizen in public service.
Mayor Dimmick is a descendant of an
early New England family which has
been prominent for generations in the
social, political, and religious life in
whatever community it has chanced to
settle. Prior to the announcement of
his candidacy for the Mayoralty, three
years ago, large petition bearing the
names of Scranton s most successful busi-
ness and professional men was scirculated,
urging his making the race, either as an
independant candidate or as representing
one of the national parties. 1t was under
the Republican standard, with which his
family's name had ever been connected,
that he made his successful campaign.
Upon entering Office, Mayor Dimmick
signalized the initiation of his promised
business administration" by making
his appointments to theimportant NUM-
cipal posts strictly in accordance with
his own conscience and Judgment, though
he was always open to wise suggestions,
but never to dictation. His administra-
ton has never proposed a measure to
Councils which has failed to carry, nor
has his veto ever been disregarded, al
though hitherto the Mayors had received
little cooperation from Councils. During
his term in Office Scranton's physical
needs, such as sewers, streets, bridges,
parks, etc., have been adequately sup
piled, and by practically no increase in
the tax rate through equitable property
assessment and through the collection OF
outstanding Indebtedness to the city.
The press has mentioned Mayor Dim
mick as future Governor, Ambassador,
and United States Senator, and in the
latter Office he would assuredly represent
the sentiments of the people for good
government.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
Indian Orchard.

JAN. 25th.-We have had fine run
of sleighing in this vicinity, but at pre-
sent all have to resort to the wagon.
Caucus was held at Vine Hill on Sat-
urday evening last. The Republicans
turned out better than the Democrats.
Fifty-three voted ; seven from Laurella
and two from Indian Orchard arrived
too late to cast their votes, hence there
were sixty-two Republicans that reach
ed the polling place.
John Varcoe is gaining quite rapidly.
He expects to be able to walk out of
doors soon.
The members Of the Ladies' Aid, of
this place, spent Wednesday last at the
beautiful home of Mrs. Headley, of
Prompton, where they were treated to
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

toned in Miss McCabe's paper, which
was very well prepared article.
Ada Hitler talked of "How Our Public
School May Be Improved" She treated
this subject in an able manner, which
showed the true appreciation of teach
er's work.
The matter of keeping the monthly
reports was brought before the session,
and the teachers were urged to be more
painstaking in this matter.
In closing, Supt. Kehler was given
the undivided attention of the Institute,
and gave most enjoyable and helpful
talk.
According to the opinion of one who
is beginner, the program was one of
especial merit, rs being helpful, enjoy
able and altogether practical, sessions
no teacher in the district could afford to
miss.
1t is matter of regret that several
teachers failed to attend, and we believe
the absence should be accounted for to
the school boards and superintendent.
Credit is due the good people of Way
mart, who never fail in kind hospitality
and to Prof. Dooley, in his efforts fol-
the success Of the meeting.
R. RUTH KENNEDY,
Spangenberg School, South Canaan
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
CORRESPONDENCE
Pleasant Mount.

JAN. 25th.-N. r. Butler starts to-
night for a trip to Harrisburg, to at
tend a convention of the officers and
of the Fisheries of the
State.
Misses Mabel and Bessie Moase re-
turned from their Scranton trip on Thurs
day last.
There was genuine pounding bee at
the M. E. parsonage, last Thursday
evening. Members of the congregation,
and many from other churches joined in
giving Rev. and Mrs. L. T. VanCampen
a complete surprise. Over sixty guests
enjoyed the occasion, and the minister
and his wife will enjoy the result of the
visit for some days to come, as the lar
der was left well stocked with every
thing, from sacks of -four down to
gingham apron. Then, the dainty lunch
served by the ladies was of the kind to
help preacher, too. Games and music
added to the interest of the evening.
In spite of rain, darkness, fog and
vanished sleighing, merry company OF
young people met at j. H. Kennedy's,
last Saturday evening, to celebrate the
twentieth birthday of Miss Marguerite,
and her friends made the occasion one
to be remembered to the end of her life.
Games, guessing contests and music
filled the evening with merriment. Sue
cessful among the guests in securing
favors were Misses Rose Glanville and
Louise Lynch. Among the out of town
guests were Misses Louise Lynch and
Anna Fitz, of Sherman; r. Ruth Ken
nedy, of South Canaan; c. G. Curpen-
ter, of Carbondale L. f. VanCampen,
of Wyoming Seminary, and Leon Potter,
of Thompson.
Supt. Kehler visited the schools in
Mount Pleasant, last week. He got lost
and fast in the snow banks, but came
out smiling each time.
A meeting of the citizens is called for
tonight to discuss the ways and means
to supply the town with water. The
project has been under consideration for
some time, and company is about to
be formed to give the matter financial
backing.
+ Miss Kate Lempke is confined to the
house with an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Allen, widow of the late George
Allen, died last Tuesday, at the age Of
IS years. Her home was near Maple
Grove, and most of the time she has
lived alone. She leaves four children, 6
son, Jerome, who lives near the ole
home, and three daughters, one of whom
is Mrs. George Wilcox. The funera
was held in Maple Grove church, OF
Thursday last.
Lightning illuminated the sky on Sat
urday night.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
Seven Human life Stars
Morrss
Phillips

ANS"so A4Duy HkAAAnp9 NAo
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HUMAN LIFE is absolutely original.
There Is no other magazine dealing with
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1t has the greatest writer In this country
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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
Uswick.

Uswick.
JAN. 25th.-Mrs. Asher DeGrote and
Mrs. Charles Rauschmier, of Homes
dale, spent the past week with their
father, Chauncey Bishop, who is in ill
health.
On Friday Charles UT and wife drove
to Genungtowr and Beach Lake, to visit
relatives.
Walter Shelley, OF Port Jervis, enter
tanned his brother Philip, on the 10th
and 18th.
Mrs. Ursula Maines passed Friday last
with friends at Wilsonville.
Rev. w. T. Schenck is holding revival
meetings in the M. E. church, being as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Tinsley, who is an
able talker and vocalist. Rev. B. P.
Ripley, of the Hawley NJ. E. church,
was present on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Robert Lovelass and Mrs. Tyler
were recent guests of Scranton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Heichelbeck, of
Wilsonville, were guests of Peter Daniels
and family, yesterday.
On Thursday morning last, Father
Winter, of the Hawley Catholic church,
united in marriage Michael Heichelbeck
and Agnes Bittner, both of Audell. After
wedding breakfast served at the Kohl
man House, the happy couple took the
train for Wilkes-Barre, to pass their
honeymoon with the groom's sister.
The bride looked charming in suit of
brown cloth, with hat to match. They
have many friends here who wish them
a bright future.
Mrs. George Miller, of Avoy, will spend
this week with her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
H. Butler, of Carbondale.
The rise in temperature on Saturday
and Sunday has spoiled the sleighing in
this vicinity.
The farmers were busy last week gath
ering their ice crop. 1t is about thirteen
inches thick and seems to be of good
quality. d. A. Locklin finished filling
his ice house on Tuesday.
Edward Lovelass is now at home after
spending three months at Sterling.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
South Canaan.

South Canaan.
JAN. 24th.-The funeral of Edward
Shaffer, who died so suddenly of apo
plexy, was held at his late residence,
last Thursday, at 10 A. M, service being
conducted by the Rev. j. G. Rosenber-
ger, of Maplewood, who delivered very
appropriate sermon for the occasion.
The news of Mr.. Shaffer's sudden de-
mise has caused widespread and sincere
regret throughout the entire community,
and especially in his sorrowing family,
who held him in high esteem for his
many excellent qualities. His remains
were laid at rest in the Warden cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, four sons
and one daughter. Teh pail bearers
were G. G. Shaffer, Charles Jaggers,
Layton Smith, Adam Brooks, Edward
Swingle and Abraham Jaggers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baumgardner have gone
to act as domestjcs tor the widow
Arnold, for the time being.
The Metropolitan Dancing Glass, of
Carbondale, held a social at the, Hotel
Bentham, last Wednesday evening, in
Producing the latest steps in what is
known as the Barn Dance" and also
the "Buck and Wing Dance" and judg-
ing from their movements, they thor
oughly understood the art. They all en-
joyed themselves until the "wee sma'
hours" when they departed for home,
wishing their host cordial good night.
Miss Ruth Butler, of Simon, has re-
turned home, after spending two weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Bull, of Pittston.
Mrs. jeremiah Buckley spent last
week at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Butler, while her hus-
band was doing some counting in Homes
dale.
The Bell Telephone. Company are very
busy people nowadays. There seems to
be some trouble in connecting with the
consolidated line.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

RABBI SILvERMAN, of New York, says
that one million dollars was spent on
New Years eve in New York for mid
night suppers alone, and points to the
fact that only one hundred thousand
dollars was collected in three days for
the Italian sufferers. This makes our
boasted American generosity look bit
smaller,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
BoIAsco Patterson

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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

THE CITIZEN takes off its hat to Ia
pata county, Texas. In the recent
Presidential election every voter in that
county cast his ballot for the Taft elec-
tors. The county contains less than
5000 population and it cast its 428 votes
for Taft.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

Some people go wild over every bit
Of naturalness portrayed on the stage,
then straightaway swear that the
fried strawberries on the "atter the
theater' supper table are the most
delicious thing that ever happened.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

That predicted cold wave the first
week Of the year sidestepped some To-
calities, but settled right down to
business between the capitol and the
White House.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
Llneoln'a Ancestry.

Lincoln's ancestry has been traced to
Samuel Lincoln, who lived at Norwich,
England. Emigrating to America, he
settled at bingham, Mass, in 1888.
Some Of his descendants, who were
Quakers, settled In Rockingham coun-
ty, Va. The presidents grandfather
removed to Kentucky. Thomas Lin
colin, the presidents father. was a car
penter.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

Lest we forget-congress is the
chosen representative OF the people,
whether the people stand for 1t or not;
hence an attack on congress is also
an attack on the people.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

Alas, now that Mark Twain is in
corporated he'll have to be shut up In
Uncle Sans corporation bureau Just
like any malefactor trust!
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29

THE hymn Nearer my God to Thee"
was written by Unitarian believer, the
daughter of a Unitarian minister and
for use in a Unitarian church.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-29
The Orininal Ballet.

Ballets were originally carefully de-
signed mimetic dramas teaching moral
lessons.