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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

LOCAL ASTRONOMERS are deeply in
terested in the striking coincidence of
the appearance of huge spot on the
sun about the time of the disastrous
earthquake in southern Italy, but are
not prepared to claim connection be-
tween the two phenomena further than
to assert that the same disturbing causes
operate simultaneously on the sun and
earth at certain irregular periods. The
spots now upon the sun disc appeared
to view on Monday of last week, and
will be visible day or two longer. They
are believed to have been caused by vio-
lent outbursts of gases from the interior,
making their way to the surface and
obscuring the SUMS light. The new spot
has an approximate diameter of 10000
miles, or nearly four times the diameter
of the earth. Its center is dark while
the outlying portions are visibly lighter,
and it is making its way toward the
western edge of the orb, where it will
disappear from view.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

FROM time to time suggestions have
appeared In the local papers favoiing
the organization of Wayne county
Historical Society The idea is a good
one, and it is matter for wonderment
that it was not favorably acted upon
long since. Twenty years ago there were
many Wayne county pioneers living
who could have furnished information
founded on experience and actual know
ledge, which if it ever passes into re-
corded history, now or hereafter, must
be based upon hearsay and tradition.
Thanks to R. M. Stocker, the late p
G. Goodrich and the compilers of local
histories, much OF value has been put
in enduring form; but much more might
be added through the agency OF we'll
conducted historical society. The oldest
residents of the county are dropping off
one by one, yet there are still few
octogenarians and some who have pass
ed the ninetieth milestone, whose men,
ories OF early Beech Woods days are yet
vivid and reliable. In the nature OF
things these too will soon have passed
away, and fthe knowledge they possess
is to be utilized, but little time remains
in which to make it available. Nearly
every county surrounding us has its his
torical society, and there can be no good
reason why Wayne should be an excep-
ton in this respect. Perhaps home
for such an organization could be found
in the new school building, where its
archives and historical relics could be
safely kept, with privilege of holding
annual meetings in the main auditorium
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
Milanville.

JAN. 6th.-Mrs. LaVerne Twining, OF
Bnghamton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Woodley, of Beach Lake, were guests at
NJ. L. Skinners, on Thursday last.
Silas Dexter, who was operated on
several days ago, for appendicitis, by
DR.. Swartout, of Port Jervis, is pro-
nounced out of danger. Clarence Shat
fer, also of Atco, was operated on for
the same disease, recently, at the Port
Jervis Hospital.
Miss Lorena Skinner returned to AL
bion, N. V, last week.
Mrs. Elbridge Carpenter, of Burling-
ton, VT, is spending few days with
her grandmother, Mrs. d. H. Beach, at
this place.
The ice went out of the Delaware on
Tuesday afternoon.
r. r. Beegle was in Port Jervis, on
Wednesday of this week, having dental
work done.
Mrs. Beach entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
II. NJ. Page and son Howard, and Miss
Ida Coats, at dinner, on New Years
day.
The Misses Luscomb and Cornell, who
enjoyed week in town as guests OF
Mrs. Reeves Sampson, returned to
Brooklyn, last Saturday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
Clinton.

JAN. 5.-Surely no one can remark
but that the January thaw is on time this
year, and scarcely a person but that is
glad to welcome it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Norton, of Dal-
ton, spent New Year at Ridge Farm.
Myron Grennell spent part of the
holiday vacation visiting his children and
friends in Carbondale.
Mrs. Emeline Perham spent last week
with her granddaughter, Mrs. Earl
Stanton, of Waymart.
Howard W. Starkweather, student
at Bucknell University, spent few days
last week with his grandfather, H. M
Bunting.
George Zazo died Dec. 2Sth. Inter
ment was made in Forest City ceme-
terry.
Mrs Bernard Groat, who was quite i'll
last week, is on the gain and Others
who were suffering from La Grippe are
better.
Farmers have been busy hauling mine
props, POO loads being delivered in Forest
City last Saturday, it is reported, and
we are told by the person counting, that
one day last week 65 loads were drawn
over the Griswold Gap road, and still
we are without the long-talked-of bridge
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
COUNTY
CORRESPONDENCE
Sterling.


JAN. 5.-We are now favored with a
little rain and it is very acceptable, for
many are short of water
Our young folks have returned to
school, viz: Royal j. and David A.
Cross to Cornell University Floyd,
Stella and Myrtle Cross to Wyoming
Seminary; Earl V. Cross to Perkiomen
Seminary, and Grace Gillner to S. N. S.
at Bloomsbury.
Mrs. Alice Catterson is quite i'll. DIR.
Gilpin is in attendance.
Mrs. Eliza A. Hafler has heart trouble
and is in critical condition. Miss Ora
is with her mother. Robert Halter is
improving.
Abram Garris is better, and the same
may be said of Mrs. Mary j. Gillner.
Frank Garris is quite sick.
Minnie Howe is living with her Uncle
Tom in Scranton, but spent Sunday al
home.
For over year past Willard McLain
has been working at Moosic, but is home
again.
W. b. Lesher left today to attend to
his official duties as one of the county
auditors.
For few years past Harry Cross has
been working in Cherry Ridge, but is
now spending a few days at home.
On the 31st the Junior base ball team
had might cap social' and a very
pleasant time, realizing about $40 by the
entertainment.
At East Sterling, on the 3rd, Rev
Bellas preached the funeral sermon of {
daughter of w. j. Gilpin, who died {
few weeks ago from diphtheria.
On Christmas day Mr.. and Mrs. FLOYD
A. Neville entertained at dinner Mis-
Bertha Sadler, of Scranton, Mr. ant
Mrs. Geo. L. Collins and Ada N. Sadler
of Honesdale, also Mr.. and Mrs. Abm
Neville and daughter, Cassie.
During the past three months Prof
j. Creveling's class has averaged 80 pc
cent. attendance, Miss Laura A. Gil
pins school, with over 40 pupils, ha
averaged 9S per cent, and Miss Kat
Crosss school little less. We ventur,
to say that there is not another schoo
in the county where the attendance ha
been as good, and many of the pupil
live at quite distance. We are pleased
to know that the schools are running s,
harmoniously and satisfactorily.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
Indian Orchard.

JAN. 1.-The sleighing during the past
week has been exceptionally good and
all have made good use of it.
Should the weather prove favora bic
the farmers in this vicinity will begin
filling their ice houses soon.
Samuel Saunders, Harry 3unnell, A..
NJ. Henshaw, j. G. Swartz, w. d. Buck
ingham, w. c. Spry and w. H. Mar
shall attended Labor Grange at Calkins,
on Saturday evening last, and witnessed
the installation of officers for the ensu-
ing year. After the installation all were
invited to partake of a well prepared
supper, consisting of oysters and the
various delicacies of the season, after
which several were called upon to speak,
all of whom responded with appropri-
ate talks, which were well received.
The stockholders of the Big Eddy Tel
ephone Company will meet at Narrows-
burg, in Odd Fellows hall, on Tuesday
the 18th inst.
Christopher Hitler, highly respected
and aged man, of Beech Lake, died on
Thursday last and was buried in Beech
Lake cemetery on Sunday. Rev. John
Tuthill, assisted by jeremiah Tamblyn,
oficiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. w. Taylor, were
que SITS of friends here, on Sunday last.
Thomas and Francis Oliver, of Scran-
ton, attended Mr.. Killers funeral, on
Sunday.
Mae Burger, of Honesdale, who has
been visiting her uncle, w. G. Spry, has
returned to her home.
Edna Oliver, of Chestnut Lake, was q
recent visitor at the home of Mabel Gray
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

STATE railroad commissioners repre-
senting Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wiscon-
sin and Michigan, at recent meeting
in Chicago, took action toward lessen
ing the terrible record of fatalities to
trespassers on railroad rights of way.
Resolutions were adopted urging tn e
strict enforcement of laws against walk
ing on railroad tracks, and suggesting
that police powers be given to section
foremen to arrest unauthorized persons
found on rights of way. Upward of
three -fourths of the killed on the rail-
roads are under the trespasser head
persons for whom the railroads are in
no wise responsible.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
DEGIsTER's NOTICE.--Notice is

EGISTER'S NOTICE.--Notice is
LII hereby given that the accountants
herein named have settled their. respective
accounts in the office of the Register of Wills
be presented at the Orphans Court of said
county for confirmation, at the Court House
in Honesdale, ON the third Monday of jan
First and final account of George f. Evans
and George Reese, executors OF the estate OF
First tan and final final account t5t of Sophia Weiden-
! bein, administrators of the estate OF Louisa
Listenader, Cherry Ridge.
! First and final account of Francis ii. Faatz,
executor of the estate of Mary Moore, Clin-
First and final account of +. P. Kimble ex-
| eCutOr of Jehiel Justin, Lebanon.
First and final account of August Laabs,
administrator OF the estate OF Leo Victor
First and final account of Judson e. Tiff
any, surviving executor OF the estate of John
S. Tiffany, Mt. Pleasant.
FEst and ns account Erederiek e6e lex
| tate OF Julia Brutsche, Paupack:.
ecutor of the estate of Charles +, Cliff, Ster-
First and final account OF Inez II. Curtis,ad
minsitratriX OF the estate OF George B. Curtis,
First and flnal account OF Celestla Rude
Seaman, executrlx Of the estate OF Mercena
p. Norton, Texas.
Ger. Mt. Pleasant.
First and final account of Adelbert Barra-
ger, executor of the estate of George w. Bar
rager, Buckingham.
First and final account of i. w. Bush, ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Walter J, Bush,
! Damascus.
First and final account OF Lewis II. Redner
executor OF. and trustee OF the estate OF SAM
uel B. Dalrymple, Honesdale.
First and partial account OF Geo. ID. Prem
tiss and Geo. Il. Moase, executors OF the es-
tate of Martin Prentiss. Mt. Pleasant.
First and final account OF James Walsh act
Ing executor OF the estate OF Patrick Walsh,
South Canaan,
First and final account Of Eta V. Whipple
executrix OF the estate OF Eugene b. Whipple
Preston.
Il. w. GAMNELL, Register.
Registers Office,
Honesdale. Dec. II, 1903. S
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

THERE is scientific side to the good
roads question. No one will dispute
that fact. The Scientific American treats
the subject along that line, and its con-
clusions are not far from the real truth.
1t reasons along popular and common
sense lines when it says: every pound
of farm products brought from rural
sections to thickly populated centers has
placed upon it fictitious value, because
it costs the farmer more to transport it
than it would cost him were the roads
in passable condition. The price of the
lamb chop that the city man eats for
breakfast is based, not upon the real
value of the lamb, but upon the cost OF
bringing that lamb from the western
fields to the city mans breakfast table.
The cost of the breakfast roll would be
trif1ing did it not cost the farmer who
grew the wheat from which the roll was
made 1.8 cents bushel more to draw
that wheat from his farm nine miles to a
railroad station than it costs to carry a
bushel of wheat from New York to Liver
pool, distance of 3,1OO miles. The
cost of soft-boiled egg, which is also
closely related to the American break
fast, is established by the cost of trans
porting the product of the hen to the
hotel, and not because the egg was al
all intrinsically worth what was charged
for it,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

the residence of Mrs. Oscar Curtis on
Wednesday afternoon.
The glee club, from Deposit, will give
an entertainment in the Red Mems hall
some evening this week.
Rev. Charles Moon will preach here
on Sunday at the usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis entertained the
following at their home New Years day
at dinner: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nc
Laury and their three children, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. "A
Curtis and son, Howard.
Horace Brown, from Niagara Fails, II
calling on his many friends here.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
In MemOrlam.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst Edward
E. Fowler, member of our Club, who
died Dec. 18th, 1908, therefore,
Resolved. That we deeply sympathize
with his family in the untimely death of
the son and brother, who was just in the
prime of his manhood, and who was
loved and esteemed by those who knew
him.
Resolred. That copy of these reso-
utions be entered upon the records of
our Club, copy sent to the family, and
publication be made in the local papers.
EXCHANGE CLUB.
N. Frank Frailey, Sec'y.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

THE oldest living postmaster is out of
job. The only wayne could be pried loose
was to discontinue the postoffice. That
is what happened to George H. Cham
berlain, postmaster of Book Falls, Wis,
village located few miles west of Eau
Claire. Rural free delivery made sep
arate Office at that point no longer de-
sirable, and the position held by Cham
berlain since 1857 has been abolished.
Chamberlain isn't much of a sufferer,
financially, by the operation. The per-
quisites of the place weren't more than
few dollars year. The postoffice was
established in 1857, and Mr.. Chamber
lain, who isnow eighty-two years of age,
had served continuously since then.
President James Buchanan appointed
him to the post, and succeeding admin
istrations never interfered with him. AL
though appointed by a Democratic Presi-
dent, Mr.. Chamberlain has always been
a Republican, and has voted tor every
Republican nominee, fromlS56 down to
the Roosevelt era.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

CHINESE converts to Christianity re-
cognize distinctions in the common faith,
albeit sects and schisms are contrary to
their national traditions. The descrip-
ton of Quakers as No-wash Society,
Anglicans as Little-wash Society, and
Baptists as Largee- wash Society has, of
course, regard to the administration of
baptism in the three communities but
other salient points frequently form the
basis of title. Thus, to Celestial Christ
ians, Congregationalists are known as
the One-man-as-good-as- s-another Society,
Wesleyans as Hand-shakers-in conse-
quence of the custom of their social
gatherings-while Presbvterians figure
as Women-can' 't-speak-in-public Society.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

Mr.. Fourth was the caucus nominee
of his party for Speaker of the House.
He received 35 votes-one more than
his party vote. The Republican who
cast this vote was a minister of the
Gospel, rabid local optionist and red
hot prohibitionist, who refused to sup
port the Republican nominee, Mr.. Cox
for the reason that he believed him to be
the nominee of the liquor interests.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
Sherman.

JAN. 5.--Edson Whtmore spent New
Years day in Binghamton, with his
daughter, Mrs. Young.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

A PPRAISEMENTS.- Notice is given
n that appraisement of $500 to the wild
dows Of the following named decedents have
been filed In the Orphans Court OF Wayne
county, and will be presented for approval
on Monday, Jan. IL, 19O9-viZ;
Frederick Haggerty, Texas township: Real
John Wade, Texas toWnship; Real,
Honesdale. Dec, ~, 1908.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

COURT PROCLAMATION. Whereas,
y the Judge of the several Courts of
the County of Wayne has issued his precept
for holding Court of Quarter Sessions, Oyer
and Terminer, and General Jail Delivery in
and for said County, at the Court House, to
begin on
MONDAY, JANUARY Is. 1909. .
And directing that Grand Jury for the
Courts of Quarter Sessions and Oyer and
Terminer be summoned to meet on Monday,
January IL, 1909, at 2p. m.
Notice is therefore hereby given to the
Coroner and Justices of the Peace, and Con-
stables of the County of Wayne, that they be
then and there in their proper persons at
said Court House, at 2 O'Clock in the after
noon Of said 18th of January 1903, with their
records, inQuisitions, examinations and other
remembrances, to do those things which to
their offices appertain to be done, and those
who are bound by recOgniZance or otherwise
to prosecute the prisoners who are or shall
be In the Jail of Wayne County, be then and
there to prosecute against them as shall be
Just. >.
Given under my hand, at Honesdale, this
3Oth day of December, 1908, and in the 1880
year of the Independence of the United
States.
WILLIAM B. ROADKNIGHT Sheriff.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08
A CCOUNT OF f. L. TUTTLE,
~ nUARnIAN nR

FRANK SMITH. a person OF weak mind.
II abeve rSs
will be presented to the Court OF Common
Pleas ot Wayne county. for approval on the
confirmed absolutely by said Court (sec reg,)
ON Thursday, MArchll, 1909, unless exceptions
are previously filed.
Dec "a, 1908 M. j. HANLAN,
4Tw3 Prothe notary.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-08

DR.C. r.. BRADY, DENTIST Honesdale Pa
OFFICE HoURs-S q. IN. to p. m.
Any evening by appointment.
Citizens phone. 81. Residence. No. Is X.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-30

Rev. A. ID. Grigsby will preach al
Mount Bliss next Sunday afternoon
at 300, weather permitting.
The p. L. A. S. will be entertained
by Mrs. Hare, assisted by Mrs. Cross
man, next Friday, Nov. 9Th.
Miss Isabel Lamport will lead the
Epworth League meeting at the
Methodist church Sunday evening.
Everybody invited to attend Divine
worship at the PRESBYTERIAN church
next Sunday morning at l0:30. and
TOO. Strangers and new Corners will
receive hearty welcome.
| Good music is always a feature OF
the services at the Methodist church.
The special numbers for last Sabbath
were exceptionally fine, and good
things are promised for next Sabbath
The Methodists have arranged for a
series Of revival meetings to begin In
the latter part OF November. A lady
evangelist Of experience has been en-
gagged to assist. and work of unusual
interest Is anticipated.
Christian Science services will be
held ia the Wilhelm block every Sun
day at 1890 a. IN. and Sunday School
at ll:46 a. m. Wednesday evening
meeting at 1880 p. m. All are cor
daily invited.
Mrs. E. Barrie entertained the
Methodist Ladies' Aid Society on
Wednesday. The annual election of
officers resulted in the choice OF Mrs.
r. Barnette for president; first vice
pres. Mrs. K. Barrie, second Mrs. VIII
Howard, third. Mrs. Mollard; secre-
cary, Mrs. b. E. Waterman: treasurer,
Mrs. j. Rogers. The past year has
been q very prosperous one, and the
society now numbers seventy five
mem bers.
Next Sunday, Oct. 3lst the thirteen
hours devotion will be held ia the
Catholic church. The first high mass
with sermon will be at 500 a. m; af-
ter high mass will be procession with
the Blessed Sacrament. The second
holy mass will be at 1890 a. IN. The
solemn conclusion Of the dev0l ion
will take place at 1880 p. m. with a
lecture on the Blessed Sacrament and
procession. The children and altar
boys will take part in the procession
Warm easy Shoes for tender feet
$l.25 to 81 90 at BOOsinger's.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-30
THE BIG LAND SHOW
Chicago's Chief OF Police Assures Wis
itors That Everything Will Be
Ready for Their Comfort.

Chief of Police Steward of Chicago
is mindful of the comfort Of visitors
during the coming Land Exposition,
which will be held during the same
time as the international Live Stock
Show, Nov. 20 to Dec. 4.
1--WE shall not only police the expo
sition, but also all those parts of the
city which the visitors will frequent.
II there are any suspicious characters
in sight, we shall speedily warn them
to leave the city. We are determined
that our guests during the exposition
season shall be as free from annoy
ance as a thoroughly organized police
and detective force can make them.
Ordinarily the stranger In Chicago Is
as safe here as in any city-we pur-
pose to make him doubly go during the
two weeks OF the exposition and Live
Stock Show. We have on the force
many men who are experienced In
looking after large crowds and they
will all be on duty at the right points
during the Land and Irrigation festivi-
ties.
~ am taking a special interest in
this coming land show, for / realize its
great Importance to the country and
TO the city of Chicago, and ! appreci-
ate the earnestness of the people who
are going to be Chicago's visitors.
Many people who are seeking new loca-
tons for their homes will come to Chi
cago and many of them will not be on
the alert for suspicious characters. To
such people we shall give especial care
and do all IN the power of our strong
organization to see that nc one falls
into the hands of the confidence men
or other swindlers during his presence
within our gates.
81 appreciate the enterprise of the
Chicago Tribune in promoting and fl
nancing this great exposition and 1t is
my wish to have our police organiza-
ton assume large measure OF the re-
sponsibility for the comfort or our
guests on this splendid occasion"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-30
High School Notes.

The extempOraneous class met last
Tuesday night to decide upon con-
stitution for the year.
Bert Hart entered high school last
Tuesday.
Miss Hall and Miss Ash, the his
tory and language teachers, attended
the Teachers Institute at Saginaw.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
allowing their classes d vacation.
But the program was so arranged that
all the remaining recitations were
held ia the forenoon, thereby making
1t unnecessary to hold school In the
afternoons during the three days.
Over seventy people from here at
tended the football game at BOVINE
City last Saturday, In which although
neither side were able TO score point,
twice the local boys were within few
yards OF Boyne's goal. The two teams
are 80 very nearly balanced that 1t
seems impossible for either side to
find weak place in the other OF
which they can take advantage, but a
third time will decide the strength Of
the two "elevens." 1t was a very
clean game with no quarreling and
slightly any disputing of the referees
word. 1t would be exceedingly diff
cult to name those who did the best
playing for East Jordan, for each one
was In the game from the beginning
to the finish.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-30
County Normal Notes.

The children of the training room
visited the normal room for short
time Monday afternoon, Oct. Is. for
the purpose Of becoming better ac-
Qnainted with the normal class.
The normal class went To the train
ing room Tuesday, Oct. 10. to observe
a language lesson given by The second
grade.
Winnie Maddaugh and Bessie Mar
tindals will have charge Of the train
ing ROOM from Oct. 81, 10 Oct. %.
while Miss Reed Is attending the
State Teachers Institute Association.
aud the County Normal Teachers
Meeting at Saginaw.
Miss Hines also attends this meet
ing and leaves the normal room In
charge of Emma Rasmussen, Margar.
ct Durance, Blanche Rowland,
Thomas Scroegie, Mary Berg. and
Mary Dunlop, each one OF whom Will
will have charge OF one subjsct for
the week.
Georgia Scroggie substituted Ia
Mary Finucan's room OF the South
Ward School on Thursday aud Friday
OF last week, while Miss Finucan was
attending the teachers examination
at East Jordan.
N nR
Oceana County Normal and also OF
Ypsilanti, and Georgia Crowell. class
OF 'O7, visited the normal class Friday
morning, Oct. %, and gave an inter-
esting talk on the work that should
be accomplished by a prospective
teacher, and also on the advantages
which the CharlevOix Normal Class
has over other normal classes.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-30

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