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The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-27

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The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-27

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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
BLIND MAN CHERRY p1eKpR !.
Sight Lost While Serving Country I'm
Civil War. Y8b ~

Bloomington, Pa. Sept. 22.-Co-
lumb1a county has a number of re-
markable men, one of'whom Is M.
': 3. Kostenbauder, of Meanwhile,
VINO, although blind is apparently
not the least handicapped by the
misfortune. His sight failed him
while he was in the Civil war,
member Of the famous Iron
Guards" and he was honorabIy dis
charged for disability and returned
to his home
When younger, Mr.. Kostenbauder
climbed hickory and chestnut trees
and whipped them as easily as man
who could see, and then as easily
gathered the nuts. He spades his
own garden, hoes his vegetables, and
MS garden Is one of the show places
Of that vicinity.
He picks cherries and berries
without the least difficulty and not
lnfrequently walks from his home at
MainvIlle to Catawissa or Blooms
burg. Although we'll advanced In
years, he does all the chores about.
his place, feeding the stock and saw
Ing the wood, and, apparently, get
ting along as well as man with the
use Of his eyes.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
NEW AUXILIARY BISHOP.

New York, Sept. 22.-The conse-
Grafton Of the Rev. George M. Mum
delein as bishop Of Loryma and aux
1liary bishop Of Brooklyn TOOK place
IN st. James Pro-Cath edral yester.
DAY, being the first ceremony OF the
KIND ever held in Drookiyh.' The
cathedral was crowded TO the doors.
and hundreds were unable to secure
admission. Many distinguished pre-
lates took part in the ceremonies.
Bishop Mcdonnell performed tho
conservation, and was assisted by
Bishop O'Connor Of Newark and
Bishop Cotton Of Buffalo. The SER
mon was preached by Bishop Cdsatk,
OF New York. Immediately after the
conservation banquet w8s served In
st, James Auditorium.
The mex bishop was born In Brook
lyn about fifty years ago; and recefv-
ed his primary education in Manhat.
tan College. In 1889 he was sent to
Rome, where he took theolo,$ oal
course at the Propaganda, After be-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
BANCROFT.

Mrs. H. A: Jones gave a party
Monday night, Sept. 13, In honor of
her guest, Miss Lottie Minters, of
Gallipolis, Ohio. Games and music
was the past time of the evening.
I Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs.
ii. Dickerson, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. William Mick:
ems, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Surgeons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hicks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe SaWyers, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brooks,
MRS. Annie Hicks, Mrs. Jas. Lawson,
Misses Lottie Minters and Hattie
Smith; Messrs. John Brown, VIM.
Venerable, Howard and Douglas
Jackson.
|. Miss Winters left for her home
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Edwards Hicks, Of Black Bet
sey, Is somewhat indisposed at this
writing.
Mrs. Annie Hicks, Of Gomoca.
was the guest Of her sister at Black
Betsey few days last week.
. Mrs. Jones, Of Cedar Grove, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs,
Mosby, at Plymouth, has returned
home.
The Missionary Society met with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Jones, at Plyui
Outh Saturday, where they held an in
teresting meeting including the cleo
ton Of officers. The officers are as
follows: President, Mrs. NJ. r. Sin
clair; vice-president, Mrs. Hale Dick
erson; secretary, Mrs. H. A. Jones;
treasurer, Mrs. Joe Sawyers. After
the routine Of business, refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Homer Phillips has moved his fam
lily from Bancroft to Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson, Of
Bancroft, were in Bidwell, o., on the
22nd, visiting relatives and friends
and celebrating emancipation.
' John Cyrus is on the sick list this
week.
w. A. Moseby's little daughter.
Alice, Is confined to her bed with
typhoid fever.
Rev. p. p. Holland, our pastor,
attended the National Babtist Con-
vention which convened in Columbus
on the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Surgeons
were calling on friends at Black Bet
sey Monday.
Edward Hicks, Of Black Betsey.
ts planning to move his family to
Bancroft this week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
Are You Working for Money?
Or is Your Money Working for You?

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PAGE.

MI. Joseph, who has been sick for
week Is able to be out again.
Mrs. Maggie Wright of Charleston
spent some days with her husband
mere last week and has returned
home.
Mrs. James Cosby, who has been
III is better at this writing
Mr.. and Mrs. Pryor are the proud
parents Of q fine girl.
The B. Y. P. U. Is getting along
nicely.
r. w. Sneed gave a nice address.
Miss Gertrude Johnson, Of Mt.
GORDON, was up to see her brother
Sunday.
Mr.. Richard Carey spent some
time with his sister, Mrs. Vanhook.
He has returned to his home at
Sewell.
Mrs. Matte B. Archer has return
ed from Barger Springs, w. Va.
Mrs. Bolding has been Ill for a few
days, but is able to be out again.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

members Of the Simpson M. E.
Church. Mrs. Porterfeld has been a
patient sufferer from cancer for more
than three years. Mrs Brown was
confined Ito her room little more
than year. Mrs, Brown was buried
from the church, the pastor, Rev. J.
w. Waters officiating. Mrs. Porter
field was buried from the house as
her pastor was not able to attend,
Rev. S. R. Bullock, OF First Baptist
Church kindly officiated.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

CARBON.

Waverly Watkins returned from
the hospital Monday much improved.
Ills leg was broken by falling coal
in the mine.
+. N. Faulkerson, of Dorthy, spent
last week here visiting old friends.
Mrs, Lettie Saunders returned
Friday from an extended visit with
relatives in Virginia.
The Odd Fellows Club gave a sup
per Saturday night which was very
largely attended.
Mt. Nebo Baptist CHURCH con.
Vened IL call meeting with T. G
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
MELONS RAISED ON A BOTTLE
New System Increases Size and Fla
vor Of Fruit in Illinois.

Bloomington, Ill, Sept. 22.-Wa-
termelons' raised on a bottle have
added new fame to the Carroll .Coun-
ty products. The process Is simple,
consisting OF cutting q runner or
branch vine Immediately back-of the
developing melon and inserting the
cut end Of the vine into bottle of
water sweetened with sugar. The
water is quickly absorbed, resulting
In Increased size, rapid growth, and
greater sweetness. One melon rails
ed this seaso1 after this treatment
weighed eighty pounds. Carroll
County Is the watermelon center of
1lnois. The melon fields, are val
ued at 800 per acre. Where the
sou Is adapted to melons the CROP
1s the most profitable that can be-
grown. The season opens the MID
die Of August, and is now about
over. About 800 carloads have beer,
shipped out this season, ten solid
trains Of thirty cars each. About;
100000 has been paid to the grow"
ers for their fruit. One grower real:
lied $4,000 from forty~acrer hela. y
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
NOTICES!

NOTICE Is hereby given that af-
ter thirty days from the first pub
llcatlon hereof, the undersigned, on
behalf Of themselves and associates,
Will make application to the Mayor
and Common Council Of the Town Of
Pratt, Kanawha county, West Vir-
gina, to grant to the undersigned,
their executors, administrators, sue.
cessors and assigns, for themselves
and associates, the right and privil.
eye to use the streets, alleys, bridges,
rights Of way and other property
belonging to the said Town Of Pratt,
or under the control Of the Mayor
and Common Council Of the said
Town Of Pratt, for the period Of fifty
(oO) years, for the purpose OF con-
structing, eqnipping, maintaining and
operating an interurban and. street
railway thereon.
CHARLES X. M'DERMOTT.
W. f. BEARDSLEE. =.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

AgneW acting moderator and issued
call for their Pastor, Rev. l.. w.
Mayo.
NJ 7. Reed and family spent Sun
day at Wake Farest.
X. M. Miller Of Wevaco, was call
ing here Sunday evening.
Rev. l.. w. Mayo filled the pulpit
at Wevaco Sunday at II O'Clock.
Rev, J. e. Green attended service
at Wevaco Sunday.
G. II. Martin was in Charleston
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. II. Martin was
calling at Wevaco Sunday evening.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23
ST. ALBANS

Alberta Wilson and Tullic Parrish
ieft tor institute Monday, where they
entered school.
Mrs. A. G. BrapHam left Monday
FOR Ney York City, where she expects
to spend some time.
FLOYD Waddy, Jr., went to Char
lesion the first of the week to have
his eyes treated.
Mrs. Rosa Robbins and Samuel
Williams were quietly married Thurs-
day by Rev. r. NJ. Mayhem.
Rev. William Jackson passed
through Monday enroute to the Ma
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

Miami University, Ohio, has, grad.
'uated ] president of the United
States, governors of states, 3 cabi-
net officers, 7 United States senator's
z ambassadors, "a congressman, /
speaker Of the House 81 state sen~
ators, 65 army officers, 60 federAi and
state judges and 80 college presi-
dents, though her total graduation
list Is less than 1000,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

ing ordained in 1895 he returned to
brooklyn, and almost immediately
was appointed assistant secretary to
bishop Mcdonnell, serving In that
capacity, until 1898, when he was
made Chancellor of the Diocese y.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-23

tional Convention which convened in
Coium bus, o.
Rev. Daniel Stratton, Edward
Novris, Mrs. Mary Stratton, Minnie
l.. Walker and Rev. J. w. Robinson
attended the National Babtist Con
yention last week at Columbus.
Rev. Daniel Robinson flied the
pulpit at the Baptist Church Sunday
moring.
Miss Georgia E. Banks made a. bus
mess trip to Montgomery Saturday.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

About one hundred guests were
pleasantly entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Walker, state
street Kennett Square. on Wednesday
evening, December Is, Il being the
fftieth anniversary of their marriage.
Music was furnished by a Philadelphia
harpist. and later in the evening the
Kennett Band sernaded them. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker received congratulations
amidst banks of palms and golden
chrysanthemums, with which the house
was decorated. Many handsome gifts
were received, in cut glass, silver, gold.
linen. bric-a-brac and money in gold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker were formerly
from Wilmington. where they were
married in 1859, but have lived I'm Ken
nett many years
Among the guests from Wilmington
were: Mr.. and Mrs Robert s. Walker.
Miss Bertha Chalfant, Mrs. Robert
Handy. Mrs. Bosley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stats. Mr.. and Mrs William Hemp
hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph YarnaI, Mrs.
Charles Maroney. Mr.. and Mrs. r. 2.
Sawdon, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Handy.
Mr.. and Mrs. lee J. Martin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Walker, Malcolm walker,
John Winston Walker.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
SHOPPERS GO TO
OPERA HOUSE

That the Opera House holiday carnival
OF vaudeville is being appreciated is shown
by the patronage. Even holiday shoppers
have taken time from their strenuous
shopping expeditions 10 drop into the the
atre. This afternoon and evening will offer
the last opportunity to see the present
excellent bill. The bill which opens on
Thursday at the matinee is one Of high
class holiday amusement.
One Of the unique acts in polite varieties
Is ". j. Curtiss and His Marvelously
Trained Comedy Roosters." This act is
an immense treat for the kiddies who are
fond OF Opera House programs. In valus
these fowl even exceed the much sought
after Christmas turkey.
Danny Symonds has the reputation OF
being an irresistibly funny coined an.
Waldo and Heath will look after the
dramatic portion Of the program and for
their vehicle they have selected '"The
Third Floor" back a delightful little farce
comedy. The couple are well known to
people in this city and there Is no doubt OF
them making a decidedly favorable I'm
preston.
Wilbur and Harrington arc a pair OF
accomplished and versatile performers.
The attractive diversion they offer is
hled with singing, dancing and athletic
specialties all of which are given in such
rapid succession.
Lovers OF music. whether they are the
trained critics or the natural lover Of
sweet sound will be more than pleased
with the vocal efforts Of zinnelle and Bou-
tene who offer a grand opera singing act
in English thus enabling the aud ence to
understand the words OF the song giving a
double enjoyment.
First class moving pictures will as usual
complete the bill and the house is ex-
pecting record breaking business
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
DOVER BAP1TSTS TO
HAVE XMAS TREAT

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Dec. 22-The program for
tho Christmas entertainment and school
exercises at the First Baptist Church
next Tuesday evening. December 2S. has
been completed. II is as follows;
Opening by the choir. "An Hail to
Christmas" prayer by the pastor, the
Rev. S. J. Cleland; exercises by the Pri-
mary Department; recitations, Mary
Myers Hlida Riggs singing. by tho
school; dialogue. Holly" by FIVE boys;
recitations. Virginia Hurd. Bertha Small
wood: selection. by the orchestra; dla-
logue. 'The Seasons" by seven girls;
singing. by the choir; recltations, Edith
Emory. Myrtle Jackson; singing. by the
school: dialogue. Christmas Stars" by
six girls: recitations. Alexander DAILY.
Jr.. Paul McKnatt; selection by the or
chestra: recitation, Charles Husbands,
Paul Hayes: dialogue by i've boys; reci-
tation. Miss Grace Rowan; address by the
pastor. Rev. S. J. Cieiand; singing. by the
choir; recitatione, Carrie Warrington,
Sadie Cook; singing by the school
Santa Claus will here make his appear
ance and treat the school,
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
Social and
Personal

Mrs. Primrose and daughter, Jennie Of
this city. have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Devonshire OF Upland. Pa.
W. Il. Knox. Of Harrington. is spend
ing a few days IN Philadelphia and this
city.
Miss villa Latter has returned from a
visit TO Hartly
Miss Edna Dell, Of Willow Grove. Is
spending a few days in this city
william s. Knowles, OF Bridgeville. is
spending a few days with Wilmington
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ellingsworth have
returned to FELTON, after visit to this
city.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clifton. OF FELTON,. has
been spending q few days with friends
here.
Mrs. James Kirkiey is visiting the Misses
Reed. OF Dover
Miss Maggie Records. Of Bridgeviile, Is
the guest of her sister, Miss Carrie Rec
ords.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rawson OF Booth
wyn will spend the balance Of the winter
in this city.
Miss Fannie Peters has returned to
Upland after pleasant visit with friends
in this city
Mr.. and Mrs Clayton Funk are spend
ing a few days with Chester friends
Miss Rose Fletcher is tho guest Of
friends In Chester.
Mrs. Walter Council Of Camden. IS vis-
iting Wilmington friends
William Warren OF near Bridgevilie, is
spending some time in this city.
Clarence zebiey was recent guest OF
his parents at Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McGlaughlan OF
Bethel we're recent guests OF Wilmington
friends
Miss Mayme Bradley OF Upland, is the
guest of friends in this city.
Albert Taylor has returned TO Upland
after pleasant visit to Wilmington
friends.
Miss Rose Rodgers is spending several
days with her sister Mrs. Patrick Des-
mond OF Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas W zebley OF
Bethel. we're the recent guest Of friends
hers
j. C. Deaver has been spending a week
with MT and Mrs. Harry Boyle, Of Ok
ford.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
NEWPORT
1eciai 10 THE EvENING JOURNAL.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT. Del, Dec. 22-The teach
ers and scholars OF the Newport High
School are preparing TO give their Christ
mas entertainment on Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Miss Edna Scarborough who was oper-
ated upon at the Delaware Hospital a
few weeks ago. returned 10 Ter home
yesterday
Miss Vera Dun. OF Baltimore, Is spend
ing the Christmas holidays with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Duff.
Mrs. Walter Young has returned from
a short visit IN Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Cramer and ldren. OF
wilmington, arc spending Christmas
week with her parents Mr. and Mrs
Robinson.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
VOICE DIRECTS
SLEUTH TO LOOT

Special to THE EVENING journal
DOVER, Del. Dec 22.-Tnreo men are
under arrest here charged with operating
a trap-door speak-easy and fence" for
receiving stolen goods George Wcin-
berg, a merchant. got search warrants
out before Magistrate Wharton for the
Baltimore hats," an apartment house on
ISirkwood street. swearing that Erenst
Wharton. an ex-prisoner. had stolen
clothing from his store. Constable Cole
and Weinberg started the search and
were Joined by Policemen Herd and Kill
ien. Leaving the house without result, a
voice from behind another house whis-
pered to Cole and Weinberg to go back.
remove a stand from N baeck room OF
the baltimore nat," kick aside the car
pct and open a trap-door there.
Following the advice Of tho unseen
stranger. the oflcers found the trap
door and Constable cole. peeling off some
of his clothes. went down tho secret
hole
Cropping around on hands and knees.
he IS said 70 have found Wharton with
Weinbers's clothing and Nell Russell to-
gether with four quarts Of whiskey
Hnry vaene. the lessee OF the room, was
also arrested and committed for court
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
NEWS NOTES
OF NEW CASTLE
Churches Announce Christmas
SerViCeS---CO Complaint Of
Cold Cars
speci., 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL

speciG 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Dec. 22-several per-
cons here have received from the Com
mercial Club Of Portland. Ore. an IL
Iustrated book full Of much valuable
Information regarding 1.-THE Land Of
Opportunity" William ]. Holman.
formerly of this city. Is secretary Of
the club.
Christmas trees sold here yesterday
at 81 to $3.50. and the supply was soon
exhausted.
About thirty members OF Telegraph
Council. No. 20. Jr o. q. A. NJ. came
from Wilmington last evening and init
lated seven candidates for Industry
Council.
Complaint was lodged yesterday with
the receivers Of the Wilmington and
New Castle Electric Railway Company
regarding the duplex cars. Passengers
say the cars are not heated on the
early morning trips. The receivers
will sinstruct the local men TO change
the arrangement so that tho cars may
be comfortable for passengers.
Turkeys are selling from 26 20 30
cents a pound.
Rebecca Harding, a highly respected
coiored woman, died yesterday.
Howard Miller, colored was taken
70 the worlShouse yesterday TO serve
sixty days IN default of payment of
$40 hne and costs for acting disordorly
in Williams street
First mass in st. Peters Church on
Christmas Day will be at $50 O'Clock.
Midnight communion service will be
held in Emmanuel Church.
Miss Elsie johnson and Louis Snow
berger will be married in the Meth
odist Church on Christmas evening.
The bride will be attended by a matron
OF honor and four bridesmaids Many
Invitations TO witness tho ceremony
have been issued.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
COMPLAIN OF
DOVER'S LIGHTING

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Dec. 22-The municipal
lighting In Dover iscausing many com
plants TO be lodged with the Coun-
cilmen and newspaper offices. The
complaints show these conditions:
That the town is so dark in the early
mornings that women, and particularly
old women, going 10 work in the morn
ings, are obliged TO carry lanterns.
That the milk wagons. which are
driven about town in the early morn
ings at a rnpid rate. frequently cause
hurrying pedestrians narrow escapes
from being run over
That there has been no light at New
and Reed streets corner a very busy
section, for two weeks.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
KENT ACCEPTS
PLYMOUTH BRIDGE

-c'ai 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Dec. 22.-Before sd-
ournment OF its special session. the Levy
'ourt accepted 6. W. Walheaters new
plymouth Bridge. just completed at
Plymouth" a half mile south Of Viola,
iaying the contract price. $50.
This bridge will be opened to the pub
&c on Friday Of this week. Christmas
eve. No traction engines. however. will
'e permitted to cross this bridge before
Tune /. as It is built Of reinforced con-
-ete, and the walls Will probably remain
green" during the winter season. Heavy
nd light vehicles can pass over 1t, but
he commissioner. Mr Gooden, and Com
missioner IIutchns VINO IS a traction en-
7ine man, believe that heavy engines and
crossing under their own
power. would do so at risk before the
time set.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
DOVER FIREMEN
MAKE FAST RUN

sneciai 50 TIVE FvtNTNc rOrrDNAt.
DOVER. Del, Dec. 22.-The slight hre
at the residence Of Z. L. Jones, in Do
yer. caused some fast records in nre
runs 10 be broken. MI Jones states
that within five minutes after he rang his
telephone bell, the Robbins Hose Com
pany. with It's apparatus was at his
door. having made the run from Gov
ornor's avenue at high speed. He has
issued card Of thanks TO the Diamond
state Telephone Company and 10 the
Robbins Hose Company. Tho FIRE was
quickly suppressed
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
JUDGE HASTINGS
MIXES WITH SHOPPERS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. Dec. Fudge Daniel o.
Hastings stopped or In Dover yesterday
afternoon and mixed in with the Christ
mas shoppers on Loockerman street. en-
ioying the sights and shaking hands
with his former friends. The New Cas-
tie Judge is also now a Kent county far
mer owning Dover farm. The Judge
came to accompany chief Justice Penne-
will down for visit TO Governor Penne-
Wills farm IN Sussex for to-day
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
NEW HOME FOR
THE ACORN CLUB

sEAF'oRD. Del, Dec z2.-NfovinE Gay
viii be celebrated Thursday by members
OF the Acorn Club when they will give q
special program at their hrst meeting In
new quarters which have been provided in
tho Town Hall By residents who have
taken this way Of showing their apprecia-
tion OF the splendid work done for town
Improvement by the women.
Among the charities IN which they are
Interested was the sending Of canned
fruit. potatoes and poultry TO the state
Tuberculosis Hospital. while two thous-
and stamps have been sold for the anti
tuberculosis cause.
Evening journal., 1909-12-22
FARMER IN FIGHT
WITH THREE SNAKES

GEORGETOWN, Del. Dec. 22-While
Charles Legates was crossing a field
known as the Wright place, he stepped
into u hollow filled with leaves. The
next moment the astonished man saw
n garter snake, a black snake and a
field viper, all rearing their heads in
anger and starting after him. Legates
ran over into the Hatfield field. near
by. and there, finding that the snakes
Etill were after him. turned and shot
two OF them. beating tho third 70 death
with his gun-stocly.