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The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-23
Important to Mothers,

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the ~ Signature otZHAzzzM In Use For Over 30 Years.
 The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-23
Worth Ito Weioht in cold.

PETTIT'S EYE SALVE strengthens old eyes, tonic for eye strain, weak, watery eyes.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-23
Desperate But Effective.

Knicker-So Jones has good scheme?
 Bocker-Yes; he carries little dy namite to blow up any auto that runs over him.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-23
SORE EYES CURED.

Eye-BalIs and Lids Became Terribly
 All Other Treatments Failed, But
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-23

He-Oh, custard pie,-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
THE HOME AND SCHOOL.
CONTRIBUTED
'1'ime is the ,carp Of LJe:
Oh tell the young, the gay, tie fair,
To tcedue IL uell.'

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vision Of the future the widening Of the aises
school Of trade and business profess
sion The boys school, and the girls help popu-
late these avenues The boys have grown One s q
physician, another lawyer one manufacturer another
retailer, and complete the list In the meantime
the girls have Some presiding over
home while become teachers artists dressmak
ers and writer's for all these that teachers
called to labor schools provide their benefclent work
h not such vision worthy OF the entire strength OF our
teaching orce than worthy OF the hearty interest
help and staunchest cooperation OF the great
army of parents of children OF public schools? Two
bodies into the assistance necessary Tor the
influence of the future life of every child being the
home the other the teacher and the school, The
necessity strongest operation between the two now
becomes evident At early age the child enters the
school room living exponent of home influence and care
his little world is wdened, the first step In which serespon
sibity involved has been taken Again we wish to in
innate that interest of the well as that OF the
for the chds success In the school work
Every parent then, should consider 1t duty to visit the
school acquant the teacher kindly with facts relative
to the condition of the child mentally physically and
cialv II he has special aptitude any branch let the
teacher know it, that teacher may be developed gradually
along this line.
Then as the child progresses his studies take careful
his desires and help him develop those that good
rgheous mention your observations to the teacher
ask his assistance and under the silent guidance of
both elements you will find the youth has formed his fes
ideal before reaching his maturity which s we'll for him.
Perhaps many teachers entertain the idea that these
words suggest heavy burdN for them 1t Is not how
ever may speed the day when such interest be
manifested the parent and the school, Then
ment would be easier and discipline would come without
calling pupil understand that parents and teachers
are aborng hand and for his good and he too
but work harmoniousy Or let reverse this let the
against the teacher principal board Of drec
tors etc. the schools and will the effect which
will be produced.
Lfes ideals the future works. theories and problems
which God for accomplish assist In the
execution of es work here; to those who evidence
trustu spirit persistence of effort worthy of the bless
ing He fails present the benedcton OF gift which
when displayed to world receives the welcome OF
genius But is it genius friends, it part OF the
ing behalf of the ideals Of Le aided by the Grace
Of God? Who tell
Then let parents, encourage boys and girls to
honor and obey their teachers and connected with
public schools and will find that they will become
better and nober young men and young women
MRS w. j. W.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
HOW THE BLOCK SYSTEM:wORKS

The traveller seated the observation platform at the
OF modern passenger train finds fascinating occupation
watching the silent monitors of the From his
Portable he notes he that the signal covering
the track which his train running stop DO
siton and remains there until long after gone out
sight, matter how long the tangent He knows that be.
fore his train has left the by signal It has
entered another and that the semsphore arm responding
the impulse Of the locomotive has risen to the horizontal
position thus extending its absolute authority over that
block of track II the road happens be doubetrack be
occasionally the signal the opposite track
warning OF the approach Of another ran and be will also
have the opportunity Of watching the signal return to the
clear position after the train has passed to another block
Ii be piece single track he will notice the signals
the right hand side Of the remain at the danger
position after his train has passed. while those on the left
hand side drop back to clear This shows him that the
track blocked for trains proceeding the same direction
as his but is clear the other way The protection in this
case afforded by the fact that the train leaves
the block that clears the track for train going the
cite direction it sets the signal ahead it is protected
by the block at either end This arrangement not oplv
guards against rear-end, but also headon collisions At
night the lights interesting the semaphore
arms by day and the signals fail attract
Union Pacific officer in Omaha Bee
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
THE BUSINESS SITUATION IN
REYNOLDSVILLE.

The developments OF the past week have been distinctly
favorable the revival of business Reynodsve and
this despite circumstance the meaning OF which Is
too obscure the present time to warrant definite concu
sions fear by reckless rumors that the annery
about suspend operations happily banished Mon
day morning by the arrival in the local Of large
of hides and the report from wenormed quarters that
far from contemplating SUSPENSION the head officials Of the
company reality maturing plans which would insure
larger operation than before To
those familiar with the long the local tannerys pros
perity nothing need be said Of what the plans
the future prosperity of Reynodsve and the side
At the local brick plants all is hustle and activity in pre-
paraon for the resumption work during the coming week
The Brick and Tile Companys plant has operated almost
continuously since its establishment in 1902 and has
be looked upon valuable and certain support local
prosperity gives fair promise of operation at full capacity
for the balance Of the year. The upper plant after
lent has at last drifted into quiet harbor of nv
ua ownership and with and conservative methods ap
piled its management should quickly take its proper po
son paying industry and steady employer of home
labor
operation the industries alone fat full
capacity will far towards restoring normal conditions
local business and industrial circles The improvement
ready noted will be given fresh impetus by the certainty
more labor for home people within few weeks.
There also encouragement in the progress being made
in the reequpment of the Star Glass plant with the Coburn
machine While this is in speculative enterprise
the possibility and probability of its ultimate is
traught with many benefits local stockholders that in
tense interest will center upon the operations there during
the next few weeks Reynoldville sense of
pride that it has been chosen the Of practical
Of invention which If successful will just certainly
revolutonize the manufacture OF glass throughout world
he cotton gin did the industry almost century
ago. Its success means than local 'trumph it will
mean epoch In the history OF glass manufacture
Those who have visited the glass plant recently can
have only faint idea Of the size and of the new
machine From the mouth Of the tank the supports for the
metal framework extend full hundred feet ahead The
machine itself is yet here but carload Of the iron and
steel sub-structure is on the ground
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
"OLD GLORY"

response OF Prof W. NJ Rife TO greeting G. A.
In Assembly hall March 1st.
She's up there, Old Glory, where lightnngs are sped
She dazzles the nation with ripples of red;
She waves DER us living, or droops DER us dead
She's the flag of our country forever
She's up there Old Glory how bright her stars CLEAN:
And her bars like red signals of Liberty beam
And we fight for her living dream last dreams;
Meath the flag of our country forever.
She's up there, Old Glory tyrant dealt scars,
No blur on her brightness stain on her stars;
The bright blood of heroes hath crimsoned her bars
She's the flag of our country forever!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
UNCLE SANS MAIL ORDER BUSINESS

There is branch Of the mail order business" to which
would like call the of of Reynodsves
business It the printing of business stationery by
the United States government
it difficult for the country merchant to compete with
city concerns what chance do think the country printer
stands with the United States competitor?
That the has gone into the job printing bus
mess evident from circulars recently distributed many
patrons of the local postoce The printing offices Of the
country have right protest against such
the part the entering into direct competition
with private enterprises
The purchases its stocks Of paper In quantities
that private could begin to think Of purchsng
able furnish the envelopes printed that
the small newspaper job printer buy the
material at 1t injustice the printing establishments
of the union to have to compete with such prices gov
ernment Is charging.
Reynodsvie merchants who order envelopesn this way
should reflect that simply the ma order evil which
they condemn In another The home printing offices
will do printing reasonable prices an your
support.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
EXACTLY so.

While should not perhaps be selfish we cannot some-
how enhuse much about that ward between
Pttsburg and Philadelphia If it contemplated running
through Jefferson county What want is bricked high
ways connecting Punxsutawney with Brookve and Reyn-
sldsvile. e.-purxsutawney Spirit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10
EU6 Specialist
D. M. JACKSON,

The well known eye special
ist from Tamaqua, Pa, will
visit Our town again on his
33rd visit at the Imperial
Hotel Monday, March Sth,
1909, for seven days; hours
9 to 1 and 6 to 8 evening.
You will be well paid to con-
suit him. as he is scientific
and skillful in his profession,
as is well known. Don'tlose
the opportunity and consult
him, as he don't make any
charges for consultation.
No drops. No agents en-
ployed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-10

The old familiar headline OF the 'Fas Creek Herdldn
made its appearance exchange table ,ast Friday.
Somehow Mr. Banger has seemed quite much IN
his proper element when located in the little city he made
famous and from the appearance Of the advertising
OF the Herald the merchants Of Falls Creek have been quick
to realize the value OF live newspaper the place and
support it. May the Herald live long and p and
more
We are irresistby optimistic concerning the of
Reynodsvle and will take than solar plexus blow
on our little ''steel plant to knock it out Of u.s.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
MATINEE EXCURSION.

Have you taken the trip across the Sound to Port Jefferson, Long Is land, on the steamer Park City? If not you have missed an ideal half day outing trip. The steamer leaves the wharf at the foot of Fairfield avenue each week day at 1.30 p. m. The sail across the Sound takes one hour and a half, arriving in Port Jefferson at o'clock. The stop there is long enough to see many things of interest in this quaint old ship build ing town. The return is made at 4.3O o'clock, arriving in Bridgeport at 6 o'clock, thus allowing ample time to make good train connections for Newtown and vicinity. This is /; avorite trip for the ladies and children, just long enough on the water not to become tiresome. Round trip tickets, soc. Children under 12 years of age, 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
Trunbull.
GRANGE NOTES.

The first and second degrees will be conferred on five candidates at the next regular meeting of the Grange, July 23. The following program will also be given:
 Reading, Clarence Smith.
 Connecticut: Her soils and crops, Lester Shelton, Her manufactures and wealth, Mrs J Brinsmade; Her places of interest, William H. Brins- made.
 Reading, Emil Berger.
 Home life in New England, past and present, Ormel Hall.
 Solo, Ger'rufe Frazier.
 It is hoped and expected that large attendance will be present.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
ST ROSES.
Golden Jubilee in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Organization
 of St Roses Parish.

The Golden Jubilee in honor of the 5Oth anniversary of the organization of St Roses parish will be celebrated on the first Sunday in August. Rev Patrick Fox, the esteemed pastor, will be assisted by Rt Rev John Synnot, acting bishop. Dr Synnot will celebrate the solemn High Mass. Rev Dominic Scanlon, 0. F. M., one of the most eloquent of the Francis can fathers, will preach the sermon at mass and solemn vespers. A num- Der of clergymen from Bridgeport and Danbury will also be present.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
NUMBER 30
Quaker's Farms.
LOCAL NOTES.

The Fourth has come and gone. It was cool, delightful and very quiet. A few Of the young people met at the hall in the evening for a quiet dance.
 Services at Christ church last Sunday were conducted by MT Shaw Layreader, as Rev Mir srther- land Is on his vacation.
 Miss Leila A Hubtell was home from Derby over the Fourth.
 Miss Katie Hurd of New Haven was the guest of Miss Mary Meigs. last week.
 c. D. filling of Stamford was with his family here, last Sunday.
 Miss Caroline Tllquist is home from New York, spending her yaca- tion with he parents, Mir and Mrs August Tilquist of Five Mile Hill.
 JohnsHurst of Rhode Island Is spending two weeks with his sister, Mrs Watern yers of Five Mile Hill.
 Fishing parties are quite preva- lent on the tlousatonic. where some report some fine catches of the sly bass anu a pleasant time generally.
 Herman Sonnenstuhl, Jr., is the proud possessor of a new gun.
 Mrs Emna Ryder is home for the present. Her daughter, Hrs C. F. filling, of Stainford anG two sols. Master Kenneth and A"thur, are with her fer 'he present.
 II. Sonnenstuhl has a new Adriance hay rake and farm wagon.
 Mrs Smith Glover of Sandy Hook was calling on friends and ac- luaintances. last Wednesday.
 The Company E ball team of loar Bridge will give an entertain nent and dance at the Quaker Farms lall on Friday evening, July 23. A cordial invitation is extended all to ye present and spend a very enjoy lble evening. The proceeds of the entertainment are for the benefit of he ball team.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
BAEaAIN TIME FOR WOMEN.

The astounding reductions announced by Meigs & Co. in their Clearance Sale of Women's apparel seems almost too good to be true, so wide is the difference between regular prices and sale prices. Yet the facts are borne out when one examines the offerings; for such exqris-
 te apparel, in the reigning fashion sue cesses, is easily seen to be splendid val ue at the original prices. Such tremen- dous reductions are due entirely to the policy of the firm, which demands ab- solute clearance of each seasons gar- ments in the season for which they are made. Hence it is that all 1909 ex- quisite suits and dresses, of linen, of white serge, of soft silks and daintiest lingerie, ell that remain of the seasons ! usiness must be sold without regard to profit. The sale abounds in match less values, of which you can have small idea without paying visit to the store and seeing for yoursef the glorious garments offered at the most tempting prices. Every woman is in vited to look about as much as she de- SireS
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs George P. Sanford.

Mrs George P. Sanford, who had
 been in failing health for many
 months, passed away, Tuesday after
 noon, at the ripe age of GA years,
 Mrs Sapford was blessed with a won- derful spirit of energy and was able to ride out over the hills she loved so well, up to within a week of her death. A kihd, generous and sympa- thetic neighbor and friend, she will be sincerely mourned. Mrs Sanford was a native of Monroe, the daugh- ter of the late John c. s. Bennett. She was thrice married. Her first husband was Zerah Fairman, the second, Arthur Day and the last George P. Sanford. MT Sanford died about 10 years ago. Two daughters, Miss Lillian Fairman and Miss Grace Osborne. (the last named an adopted danghter) and one son, Arthur G. Day of Boston, Mass, one brother, w. H. Bennett of Bridgeport and a sister, Mrs John M. Lake of Monroe, survive her. Mrs Sanford was a communicant at Trinity church, and regular attendant there as long as her health permitted. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, Rev James H. George and Rev George Thomas Linsley, the latter the rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hartford, officiating. The palIbear- CTS were Elmer Fairchild, George A. Northrop, Eli B. Beers, c. B. Taylor, c. G. Peck and Hermon H. Peck. The burial was in the Newtown cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
Georgetown.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.


 Orrin Platt of Ansonia is spending his two weeks vacation at George Hazen's farm.
 Miss Ella Perry entertained con- pany over Sunday.
 J. V. Began is boarding with w. B. Hagen of Little Boston.
 John Davis is visiting in Brook lyn.
 MT and Mrs Alex Shelton have re- turned home from Worcester, Mass. At the library meeting held Tues day night, an organization was formed, the officers being Fred Eos ter, president, and William E. Hunt CT, secretary and treasurer. The li- brary will be open at the usual time on Monday, Wednesday and Satur- day evenings and Saturday after noon.
 George Mills has been quite ill, this week, but is, now able to be out. Mrs James Dooley entertained friends from out of town, Friday. George Burkett of Brooklyn is ,isiting his uncle, Thomas Flood of this place.
 Bert Barnett, formerly in the em- ploy of the Gilbert & Bennett Co.,, is now working for M. Taylor on Charles Stsnley's house.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
Stepney.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

An Important meeting of the church will be held at the conclusion of the meraing worship. The pastors year expires on August 1 and the question of his retention for another year is to be considered. In addition three candidates for membership are to come before the church.
 The Baptist congregation will be afforded an unusual treat on Sunday morning. Rev MT Newton, former pastor of the Montauk Avenue Bap- tist church of New London, and now he eolporter of the American Bap- tist Publication society, will preach. MT Newton is Q gospel singer, having assisted former State Evangelist baker, and will sing at the morning service.
 The pastor of the Baptist church will conauct the evening worship at the Methodist church. Subject of ser mon, "The Modern Knight
 The Judd District meeting will be conducted on Sunaay evening by Rev MT Newton.
 Services will be held at both Lower Stepney and Judd District on Sun day, July 25, at the usual hours, o'clock at Lower Stepney, ' o'clock at Judd District.
 Mrs G. B. Boutwell, and Miss Bout we'll of Ansonia were Saturday and Sunday guests at the Baptist par sonage.
 MT and Mrs Boutwell, will spend four or five days next week at Lee, Mass, with MT and Mrs G. Howard King.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
BranchviIie.

William H. Heating and family gof New York are enjoying the warm weather at their spacious summer home on Peaceable street, where they will spend the balance of the summer. J"NH
 MT and Mrs John Emmons of New York were guests, last week. of Mrs Meade. Theo- dore Meade returned to New York with them for weeks stay and arrived home last Satur- day. 1TegIt
 The neighbors on Nod held very enjoyable picnic in the lot opposite J. l.. Olmstead's house on Monday afternoon and evening. July B. fine dinner was served and in the evening there was good display of fire works. All had very enjoyable time.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
Long Hill.
LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST.

LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST.
 W. L. Davis has sold his place he is now living in to Frank Sanfer, who will take possession as soon as MT Davis getS moved into his new stone house which he is now building on the site north of his present home.
 George L. Randall of Boston, Mass. has been spending week here with his parents, MT and Mrs w. F. Randall, on Chestnut Hill.
 Nice juicy lemons, large sweet oranges, nice meally new potatoes, new onion. So refreshing this hot weather, a glass of our soda from our fountain, groceries and feed at rock bottom prices when you trade with us.-[The Cheap Cash Grocery, Robert Staines, propri- etor.
 Mrs Carrie Wheeler of Bridgeport spent a few days here last week, the guests of Mrs A. A. Angevine.
 Miss Smith of Danbury is the guest, this week, of Misses Helen and Sarah Beers.
 Samuel Snow is erecting new build ing at his place to accommodate his large number of summer guests.
 Mrs David B. Leavitt is spending a few days, this week, with her sister, Mrs A. A. Angevine. Hrs John M Haugh and Miss Agnes
 mon of Staten Island, N. r., are
 1ding two weeks here, the guests of Ml Clara Frear.
 Mrs R. C. Tousey's underwear fac tory will close, this week Saturday, for a months vacation.
 Miss Mildred George of Stratford was a guest, last week, of Mrs James Frear.
 Miss Frances Eastwood of Bridge port is spending few weeks in this place with her aunt, Miss Susie Day ton.
 Now due. Another large invoice of that 1776 brand flour. Try bag and if it is not the best flour you ever used bring back your empty bag and get your money back. This flour we guarantee to make more bread than any other you ever used Diamond brand of seeded raisins at 10c per pound. The Ideal not-a-seed raisin, 10c per pound. Cleaned cur rants, 10c per pound. Headquarters for new potatoes.-[The Long Hill Store, W. N. Hurd, proprietor
 George Craft ol Bridgeport was guest, Sunday, of Selectman Charles G. Peet.
 Mrs E. W. Rawlings of Worcester, Mass, is a guest, this week, of Mrs c. G. Downs.
 Just received another car load of Schumacher stock feed. The quality of this feed is proved by the enor- nous sale of it.-[John s. hurd's feed store.
 Mrs Leroy Sherman is in New Haven for several days stay, where she is the guest of Miss Jennie Clark.
 Mrs Granville Cunning is in Bridgeport, caring for Mrs Tracey Cunning, who is quite i'll.
 Mrs William L. Olsen, who has been at St Vincent's hospital for treatment, is now here with her grandmother, Mrs Mary A. Peet, and and is gaining slowly.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
1I0WLAND'S MILL END SALE.
A Carnival of Bargains.

The 22d annual Mill End Sale of the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, opened on Thursday, and the usual carnival of bargains is offered The Bee readers. Many hundI eds will take a trip to Bridgeport, some com bining trip after a shore dinner with the usual trip to Howland's to select the necessities in dry goods which can now be purchased al great reddctio',s in price. This popular store gains in favor with the public They keep faith with the people, and the announcement of this sale is al. ways a signal of a general exodus on the part of the ladies to Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
S0uthbury.

Evening prayer and sermon next Sunday at p. m. in the Episcopal church, Southbury street. MT Baines of Ansonia will conduct the service. All are cordially invited to attend. The following musical program will be rendered.:
 Processional hymn, 43S, Dykes Gloria Patri, Barnsby Choral, Postal Magnificent in F, Burnett Nunc Dimmittis in E, Gregorian Sermon hymn 513, Nagell Offertory, "The Lord is my Shep-
 herd, Hosman Recessional Hymn 491, Wesley