The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-02-10

A case of small pox iareported from
Prompton, Miss Eva Baker being the
victim.
The Weniger farm, east of the fair
grounds, with stock and tools, has been |
sold to William Karslake, formerly of |
Yonkers, N. Y. Consideration 5000. /
Henry W. Box, the eminent lawyer I
of Buffalo, N. Y, died at SaraDac Lake,
on Sunday last. The CITIZEN will try |
to do justice to his memory in future
issue.
The Treasury Statement of Penn |
sylvania, which is now being advertised,
shows that of the general fund balance |
the National Bank holds SIS 900, and
of the sinking fund the Wayne County
Savings Bank has SIS, 900, and the HOnes- |
dale Dime bank has s., 200.
Marriage licenses have been granted
to John Krouse, of Damascus, and Miss
Anna L. Gehrke, of Hawley Frank N.
Chumard and Miss Rena F. Basley, both
of Hawley; Ianthus Bass and Mrs.
Annie Eggleston Norman, both of Man
chester township. I
The Amity Social Clubheld smok-
er at their rooms in the Foster building
on Thursday evening last. During the
evening several interesting bouts between
local men were "pulled Off" A musi-
cal program was also rendered, after
which refreshments were served.
"A store owned by C. L. lighthouse,
of CarIey Brook, Was burglarized early
Saturday morning. Mr.. lighthouse, who
conducts small store near his home at
Carley Brook, left his place of business
Friday evening, and upon his return in
the morning found that persons had en-
tered the building by breaking the lock
on the door. The cash drawer was
broken open and about twelve dollars
taken.
Miss Mary Disch narrowly escaped
serious injury on Thursday last. Miss
Disch and a companion were crossing
the street at the corner of West and
High streets, when the former was
struck by bob" sleigh which was
coming down the hill al terrible speed
and was thrown some distance. Sever
al persons who were near the place at
the time carried her into a nearby resi-
dence, and a physician was summoned,
but it was found that, fortunately, she
: had only sustained a few slight bruises.
This Office is in receipt of the Off
cial reports of the trustees and officers
of the State Hospital for the Insane OF
Danville from October l, 1905, to Sept.
80, 1908. 1t is neatly bound and illus
trated and consists Of 100 pages. The
total admissions in that time were 24e
' males and $50 females 81 durable cases
e were admitted; Sc were discharged al
cured was discharged improved
z were discharged as incurable, died ol
remained chronic 20 remaining ant
: curable. Seventy-eight per cent. of thu
/ total number admitted could only expec
IL ameIioration. During the above year:
:. there were twenty inmates treated Their
n from Wayne county and during the his
e tory of the institution 303 inmates.
All patriotic citizens should attend
the Lincoln Centennial exercises at thu
court house on Friday evening of thii
- week Prominent speakers will mak'
inspiring addresses on the life and char
acter ofthe greatest personalityin Amer
;, lean history. Patriotic songs will bt
= rendered by a united choir of sixt.
:, voices, accompanied by full orchestra
There will also be special musical mum
y bers and recItations. The great maj
y whose memory is thus to be honoret
- was worthy beyond any words that cal
= ', be spoken of him, and every effort is be
ing made to make the occasion worth.
IL of the man, and credit to the patriots
citizens of Honesdale. The expenses o
- the celebration have been provided for
no admission fee will be charged, AM
it is hoped that the public will avail ii
= self of the opportunity to be present. Th
exercises will begin promptly at So'clock