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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Settlement Of Britain.

1t is quite generally held by students
of the ethnic migrations across Eu.
rope that the Irish are of a race older
than the British, but that they settled
in Britain first and then moved on to
Ireland under the impulse of later
swarms behind them. The settlement
of Scotland is similarly explained as
a crowding of the same race to the
northward, upon which was later over
laid a backward migration from the
north of Ireland TO the nearest point
of Scotland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
To a Chemist

Il want you to prepare for me a
formula for making the best pumpkin
pie that can be made" said the pie
manufacturer to the chemist I've
used turnips and ochre and potato
flour and all the things my rivals
use, and have beaten them little bit
at their own game, but now | want
to put out pumpkin pie that will
simply outclass all other brands.
will pay you whatever fee is right for
the work "-Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
For Nursery slnnaIlnn.

A whistle is an excellent thing with
which to call the children, either for
meals or any other purpose. Teach
them, no matter where they may be,
to come to you as quickly as possible
when they hear the whistle blown.
BY adopting this plan you viii save
yourself much worry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
EskIno Too Much.

Nobody should be allowed to pur-
chase anything from a pharmacist
without a physicians prescription,
said the cautious citizen Nonsense"
replied the druggist You couldn't
expect even a doctor to knew the cor
rect Latin for soda water and chew
ing gum"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

True friendship is one of the great
est blessings upon earth. Il makes the
provides Us with a partner In our at
flictions. and is sure resort against
every accident and difficulty that can
happen to US.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
A Reflection on Her,

did the minister say anything COM
forting?" asked the neighbor of the
widow recently bereaved. Indeed, he
didn't" was the quick reply. He
said my husband was better ff."-Tit-
Bits
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Danish Elections.

In Denmark the electors assemble
in public meeting; the candidates ad-
dress them and are questioned. The
president then pronounces the closure,
and puts the name of the candidates
one by one to the meeting. The cleo
tors vote by raising the right hand. A
poll can be demanded on behalf OF an
unsuccessful candidate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Knew What She Wanted.

Customer-"My wife told me to stop
in and buy her bathing suit What
are your prices and sizes?" Dealer
we have very nice one here that
I'm sure she will like. A fifty-dollar
bill will just cover it." Customer
How much is it?"-Springfield Union
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
European system Of Voting.

Open voting still fingers in few
countries: it is very like the English
system of 40 years since. In Hungary,
tor instance, the elector declares aloud
for whom he wishes to rote, and in
the elections of the Prussian landtag he
either gives his vote orally or writes
il down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Foolish PrIncIule.

There is a principle which is a bar
against all Information. which is proof
not fail to keep a man in everlasting
ignorance; this principle is contempt.
prior to examination.-Herbert Spen-
Ger
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Two of the Worlds Natures.

There are in this world two kinds of
natures-those that have wings, and
those that have feet-the winged and
the walking spirits. The walking are
the logicians; the winged are the in
stinctive and poetic.-Harriet Beecher
Stowe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Distinctions.

do you think that current litera-
ture is. dignified and desirable pro-
fession?" 1T depends" replied Miss
Cayenne, ION whether you are a PEN
ny-a-liner or a dollar-a worder."-
Washington Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Fortunes OPPORTUNITIES.

There is supreme moment In your
life when, by bold stroke, you may
change it all There is a day when
you stand where the road forks; one
way leads up to the heights, the other
runs through dust and strife to a mis-
cradle grave.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
To take ink Stains From IVORY

A piece Of priceless old ivory became
badly stained with ink | tried vainly
to remove this until with fear and
trembling | used my cream silver pol
ish. This proved precisely the right
thing and improved the luster of the
ivory-Good Housekeeping.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
- -----------------------
1he New Disease.

Telephone nerve" is new COM
plant. Those who run in to neigh
boris to call up somebody without ex-
pense are the real cases, though the
doctors don't include them.-Boston
Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Proper Estimate of Values.

Life is spoiled because we fail to
estimate values. We think too much
of trifies The sick woman tolls away
until death comes prematurely; she
thought darning socks was more i'm
portant to her children than her own
life
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
VOTING in France and Germany.

In France the voter carries the
voting paper with him into the polling
station; it is already filled in. He
hands ii folded to the presiding officer.
who deposits 1t in the ballot box A
similar system is in force in Austria,
and in the elections for the German
imperial parliament.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
An Omission.

Nervous and Inexperienced Host
(rising hurriedly at the conclusion of
a Ladies' and er-gentlemen,
before he started to-er-sing, Mr..
Bawnall asked me to apologize for his
-er-voice, but I--er-onaitted to do
so-er-so I-er-apologize nowi"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Prenared for Trouble.

Doesn't it ever make you unhappy
to see the way the papers refer to
your husband as grafter?" 1T used
to, but | don't let it bother me any
more. He says he has things fixed
so that he could stand any kind of an
investigation. Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Suggested Improvement.

Hospital Doctor-"Well, my man.
and how did you like the port wine
and egg / ordered youf" Patient
Well. doctor, | should haze liked 1t
all right il only the port was as old
as the egg and the egg was as new
as the port m. A. P.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
A Hard-Luck Story.

"Politeness always pays" Il don't
know about that" replied Mr. Hunt
ing Work, Il had pretty good po-
sition as bill collector But | made
myself so agreeable that people held
out on payments for fear I'd stop call
ing on them"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
20 Look Out.

Just becar Sc the sentimental girl
looks rapturously up at her lover and
calls him my king!" during their en-
gagement, he mustn't be surprised II
she expects him to sift the ashes. and
wipe the dishes, and bring up the coal,
after they are married.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Persons are likely to think Of Rome
under Augustus as being great city.
but it was only one-fourth OF the size
Of the present New York city and its
wealth was not one-fwentieth as great
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Helm ON the Nav

Il hear that Chose, the great
sayant is in dire poverty. Isn't 1t pos
sible to do something for him?" "Oh,
yes, they have been collecting funds
Tor three months to put up a monu-
ment to him."-Bon Vivant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Less Exactina Circumstances

Il wonder how George Washington
managed to get through life without
uttering single falsehood" "Oh, con-
ditions were easier in his day. The
public did not expect constant flow
OF epigrams from its celebrities"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
tond OF MOSQUITOES.

The nighthawk is said to have a
great appetite for mosquitoes. 1t has
a huge mouth, and when it wants a
meal 1t just opens 1t wide and sails
into cloud OF mosquitoes. Its favor
lite morsel is the malaria mosquito.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Appropriate.

An old darby, plodding along a coun-
try road with a frazzled looking mule,
was asked what the mules name was.
Il calls him Trust" he replied, "becuz
he kin take mo- abuse an pay less at.
tention to it dan any animal dey Is"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Depressing SIGHTS.

If there is anything more depress-
tombstone or the sight of a dining
room table covered with dirty dishes,
what is it?-Atchison Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
In the Game.

Il am in the hands of my friends"
said the political sidestepper Yes"
replied the harsh critic. "and every
time your friends look over their
hands they seem impatient for a new
deal"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Definition Of Music.

Music Is a kind Of inarticulate
fathomable speech. which leads u.
the edge Of the infinite. and let's us !.
a moment gaze into that.-Carlyle'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
uneompIImentary.

Deacon Berry-"You remember the
words OF st. Paul In his defense before
Agrippa?" Miss Stalemate- No, dea-
con, do not. St. Paul. you know.
was before my time" Deacon Berry
You surprise me"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
courted Responsibility.

Labor Exchange Clerk-"What are
your" Seedy Aplicant-I used to be
steam roller fiagger. but am open to
take up any post that promises an
equal amount OF responsibility and
danger"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Such a Waste.

Sculptor Ito his frlend)-"Well,
what do you think of my bust? Fine
piece of marble. isn't it," Friend
Magnificent What pity to make a
bust of it! 1t would have made a
lovely washstand. Tit Bits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
He Heard II.

Has your neighbor an ear for
music?" You'd think so if you could
hear the coal and clods of dirt rattle
against our house when my daughter
starts her early morning practice"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
lnsurinu Secrecy for Voters.

In Chile and in many Of the Swiss
cantons the voting paper. for greater
secrecy. is inclosed in an envelope be
fore ii is deposited in the ballot box,
while in Italy and Spain the urn. or
box. is transparent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

en- fations OF England give 51.4
cf food daily to the prisoner
ing hId labor. but only 46.s ouEces
the case Of prisoner doing light
cr
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Wake up. Henry, There's bur
GAR in the room after your money.
Poor fellow, Why. saw you search
ng my pockets just before you came
10 bed e
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

why does that dog of yours always
howl when he sees me9" Because,
my dear fellow, he's rude enough to
express what other people feel"-Bal-
timore American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
BOYS.

When he hears some one calling
him to come in and go to work, or to
bed, is the only time boy will admit
there is too much noise in the world
Atchison Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Frankie-"I saw you twice yester-
day. Miss Higgins" Miss H. (eoldly)
-"Oh, never notice q man when he's
in that condition. Scraps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The JUDGES Interrun,lons.

Sir John Bigham complained TO Lord
Watson that he interrupted counsel
too much; and the reply was: ~Ehl
man, you should never complain Of
that. for / never interrupt fool. Sat
urday Review.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Calamity is that sentiment
bo DIS up a man Of l25 pounds
slippery walk, when escortlng a
al Weighing 175.-Atchison GIobi
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The Limit.

A bridal pair recently had a street
fight because the wife insisted that the
husband carry her pet poodle. Not
withstanding the unusual excellence
of this excuse for squabble, street
fighting is bad form
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The PITY of II.

The blighting of loves young dream.
Pathetic advertisement in an Auck-
land paper: Wanted to sell, en-
gagement ring five rubies), almost
new. New Zealand Lance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
ontlmism: A Definition

When the coal supply is low one
member of the family stays in bed
longer in the morning to keep warm
and refuses to worry about it. That
member is an optimist.-Atchison
Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The Philosopher OF Folly

when a really resourceful !,
finds that be hasn't enough none
buy coal" says the Philosophe
Folly, he pawns the stove"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The Usual Reason.

The Minister-"Why did you
the straight and narrow path r.
Chauffeur-"It was due to a
steering gear. brooklyn Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Scottish Celebration.

Up-halie day-January las the end
of the holy season. is still celebrated
in Shetland with many antique cere-
monies
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

lily when one finds brick
i strange characters on II wise
S : 10 let 1t alone, unless 1t may be
70 throw at a yellow dog.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Voice of the pesslmi.t

do you believe" queried the fair
widow, that universal peace will ever
be established" mot unless people
quit getting married." growled the old
bachelor-Chicago Daily News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Sir Walters Knock.

Ruff on the cloak" remarked Sir
Walter Raleigh, as he spread down
his velvet garment before Queen Eliz-
abeth. He couldn't resist giving her
this little wrap.-Lippincott's
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Valuable Possession.

IhFs is nothing so great as to be
.l.a,ie Of happiness; to pluck It out
i every moment and whatever hap
ens Anne GilchTist.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
puzzIino to Him.

"Dey talkin' er man who owns ter
havin' FIVE wives. wen It's de task er
a lifetime fer a man ter fool one!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Miss Binks is not a BIT vain
her beauty, though she has every
son to be, said Mr. Spinks. Il IA,
1t. because she told me so herseli, !,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
LOO MANY OF Inem.

Nobody can read the mystic vera
in the magazines without Think
that the price of poets licenses oul
to be Increased -SomerYllle Journs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Josh Billings SAYS:

The study ov human natur liz TX
the study ov the dissekting roosr
both have disgusting scenes in tho
New York Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
The philosonher Of Enllu

IT'S awfully hard for me to unde-
stand" says the Philosopher OF Ed
ly. "how pug dogs can like the So
of people that like them" :
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Unfortunate Man,

why won't the girls dance with
him." ''Oh, he has to wear ankle
straps to keep his pumps on."-Louis-
Vile Courier-JouI'nal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
When SMOKING becomes SERIOUS.

MY doctor says l must quit smo-
king" Il think he's right You're
getting so you tell some of the most
impossible yarns man ever listened
to."-St. Louis Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
A HOMELESS Case.

He will never make a society re-
porter" Did he fall down on the as
signment?" Fall down? He states
that among those present were a duke
4 count. and a few other titles"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
good BREEDING.

i9O breeding Is sincere, kind
l' ration for others, put in
.. ATTEST and most delicate form.
..lle Payson Call.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Chinese Fantasy.

Cinnamon cali the woman In the
moon the queen Of all fairies and Tan
cy they can see her palace
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
WASTING the Tea.

why didn't you ask that yoI
man up to tea some evening, dea
Il don't beliepe II would do any &c
mother. He's confirmed bac
Tor. Detroit Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Lacks Something.

Those who have tried say that beef
steak smothered In onions without the
beefsteak somehow seems to lack
something
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Woman.

Every time woman hears Of
widower who has taken a second wife
she treats her husband little meaner.
-Atchison Globe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
A Little History.

There is motion before the
house, quoth Herod as Salome un-
furled the filmy draperies. Williams
College Purple Cow
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
Evenlna Thouaht.

To profess one thing and to do
other ocSrrs very often. especr2c
with those who continually boasle,
their vlrtue.-T. Gaptier. Ael
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

IT'S a purity good man who is v,
10 hide his light under busheI s,
won't hurt his neighbor's eyeaigh,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

Slaughter Of Foxes In Germa
The average yearly slaught
foxes IN Germany Ia about q ~
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

The average life Of tradesman Ia
about two-thirds that Of farmer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14
a.. Nof WORN tne prlc.

Fiattery is usually paid for In adj
vanee-Dallas News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-06-14

One thorn Of experience Is worth a
whole wilderness Of warning Lowell
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
MILANVILLE.
Death of an Infant-Small Locality
Matters.

Death of an Infant-Small Locality
Matters.
Rev. c. ID. Skinner and daughter,
Leila, of Caznovia seminary are visit
ing Mrs. W. ID. Skinner.
Mrs. Ella Campion of Chatham,
n. j., is visiting Mrs. d. H. Beach.
Mrs. Wolf and son of New York
are boarding with Mrs. Nichols.
Mrs. Charles Kinney of Ell Paso,
Tex, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H..
Nj. Page.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton and sons and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortridge and son at
tended the circus at Honesdale re-
Gently.
Mrs. Newton Cornish of Orlando,
Fla, is in Middletown, N. Y, with
her sister, Mrs. S. Gordon. Mrs.
Cornish is expected here Friday to
spend some time with her sister, Miss
Florence C. Skinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carmichal of Bing-
hamton, n. Y, were recent guests
of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lassley.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Deightens, which died Satur-
day, was buried Monday in the Dex-
ter family cemetery. Scott Bush
conducted the services, which took
place at the Milanville schoolhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Tyler spent
the Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Whitaker at Pond Eddy, n. Y.
Kingsley Mccullough leaves this
week to spend some time with Law
renee Alfast at West Damascus.
Mrs. L. B. Price entertained the
Aid society of the Baptist church
Thursday.
Mrs. Richard Calkins, who has
been visiting her parents in Middle
town, n. Y, returned Tuesday even
ing.
James Young has a fine crop OF
strawberries this year.
Herbert MacGruder of Brooklyn
n. Y, spent a few days in town.
T. J. Fromer and family are camp.
ing at SIMPSONS Grove.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
a CHAT WITH
OUR NEIGHBORS


this church will present a handsome
appearance and will take its rank
as one of the handsomest church
buildings in Wayne county. Rev.
MIR Minch, the pastor, is actively en-
gagged in looking after the interests
of his people, and they are rallying
handsomely to the support of the
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams of
New York are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Crossman.
Leo Conlan of Jersey City, n. j.,
is spending a few days with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Nc
Cue.
Joseph Wood and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry FADE are spending a few days
with friends at Binghamton, N. Y.
Miss Helen Young of Hankins, N.
Y, is spending few days with her
sister. Mrs. NJ. H. Keyes.
Howard Snyder of Long Island is
spending his vacation with his faith
er, NJ. Snyder, at Cochecton, n. Y.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
WHITES VALLEY.

Miss Edith Hull is spending her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Hull.
Mrs. l.. A. Russell, DR.. and Mrs.
l.. E. Perkins and son Gordon and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wonnacott of Way
mart arrived Sunday in Mr.. Wonna-
colts car and spent the day at d.
E. Hackers.
f. d. Stark, with a party OF
friends, spent Sunday at Mrs. Martha
Stark's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates F. White OF
Lestershire, n. Y, are visiting rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brown and
daughter, Louise, have visited rela'
tives in this vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs
Brown returned Friday to Middle
town, n. Y, and Miss Louise will
accompany Mrs. White to Lester
shire.
Henry Bartholomew spent Sunday
at " e. Odell's.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
BEACH LAKE.
Boy Has Close Call From Injury
Valuable Horses Die.

Roy Has close tall From injury
Valuable Horses Die.
Another Fourth has come and
gone and nothing very eventful has
happened in this community.
The little three-year-old son of T.
Treverton had a very narrow escape
from death. He rushed in front of
a high swing that two men were
swinging and that had four persons
in it. He was struck and thrown a
long distance, and was picked up
bruised and bleeding, but it was
soon ascertained that no bones were
broken.
Some of the visitors entertained
at present are William Babcock and
daughter Nellie, Mrs. Brong and
daughter, Nellie, also her brother,
Mrs. Susie Budd and William Sit
graves and Herman Van Vert and
wife, all of Peckville; Mrs. Twining
and daughter, Adelaide of Bingham
ton, n. Y, Bert Hitler of Honesdale,
Mildred and Gilbert Oliver of Green
Ridge. Absent from home are Ma
bel and Bessie Decker Ira Mitchell
and Mrs. Nelson McIntire.
Daniel Oliver, Sr., lies at the point
of death. He is a man over 80
years old and has always been a
strong man, but time will do its work.
w. Van Wert's team of horses died
very suddenly Saturday night. They
were all right in the morning and
he went to Narrowsburg and got a
load of boarders in the afternoon.
He drove to Honesdale and on his
way home one died. When he got
as far as w. Dunn's the other one
gave out and after suffering two or
three hours he expired. They were
valuable team and Mr.. Van Vert
feels the loss greatly. Just at this
time of the year the loss is greater
than at any other time.
Delbert McIntire is great suffer
er from rheumatism.
John Gregory spent Sunday with
his family at this place. He has
employment at Peckville.
Frank Warfield sold his valuable
horse, so he and a number of others
attended the horse sale at Narrows-
burg Saturday.
1t is getting very dusty. We
would be glad to see the natural
sprinkler" in use again.