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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
LOCAL NEWS

Rev. A. L. Whitaker will hold
service in White Mills Sunday, Dec.
10, at $40 p. m.
THE Country Boy at the thea
tre on Tuesday evening", December
70. The company is one of the best
on the road.
Come and buy your Christmas
presents at the parish rooms of
Grace church, Wednesday afternoon,
December 13.
"A marriage license was issued
Tuesday, December 5, to Wallace
Shaffer, of Matamoras, and Nettie
L. Hull, of Waymart.
Grace Episcopal church, Sun
day, Dec. 10, Second Sunday in Ad-
vent, services at 1890 a. m. and
1880 D. m; Sunday school at IL M.
Aaron Rude, of Pleasant Mount
township, who made an attempt to
commit suicide some time ago, was
discharged from Emergency hospi-
tai, Carbondale, Wednesday.
Unclaimed letters for the week
ending December A, 1911, are re-
manning in the Honesdale postoffice,
addressed to the following persons:
Marcus X. Bishop, William Bond,
Carley Brook, Juro Jones, Hassain
Saley. M. B. Allen, p. M.
"A civil service examination will
be held Saturday, December 16, at
Aldenville to fill a vacancy in the
position of fourth-class postmaster OF
Glass B at Creamton. The compen-
sation of the postmaster at this Of
4 fee was $22 for the last fiscal year.
Major E. H. Conrad of the
Thirteenth Infantry, N. G. p, OF
Scranton, will conduct an election fol
first lieutenant of Company 3 in the
armory at this place next Monday
evening, December IL, at 8 o'clock
4 ne election is to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Lieut.
w. H. Mumford.
Reports made to the Department
of Agriculture indicate that the
acreage of wheat sown this fall has
been fully up to- the average of the
last five years and in some counties
little greater than in 1910. The
weather conditions have been report
ed as very fair for the growth of the
wheat and it is well advanced fol
this time of the year. Complete fig
ures on the acreage in seed are ex
pected before the end or the month.
-Gustave Harder, of East Cherry
Ridge, met with a serious accident
Thursday morning. He has beer
in the employ of the Wayne Milling
company for about two weeks. While
hoisting feed from the wagon to the
second floor one of the bags became
loosened and fell on Harder, striking
him on the shoulders and back. Har
der was standing on one foot wher
the accident occurred. He wal
thrown out of the wagon to the
ground. 1t was feared at first tha
his back was broken but instead i
is sprained. His right ankle wal
fractured Mr.. Harder was removed
to the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas
w. McMullen on West Eleventh
street where Drs. p. B. Peterson ant
e. w. Burns were called.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John H

born, 10 MI. anu MrS. Jonu H.
Weaver, Jr., daughter.
Owing to the crowded condition
of our columns to-day great deal of
valuable news matter has been left
out.
"A fine double column picture of
Mrs. Dwight e. Price, of this place,
appeared in Thursdays Philadelphia
Press.
There will be held an examina-
tion at Gravity Saturday, Dec. 16,
for the position of Fourth-Class
postmaster at Maplewood, Pa.
When in need of auction bills
or any job printing bring your order
to The Citizen office. Work neatly
and promptly completed. Prices
very reasonable.
The Citizen has added several
series of new faces of type to its
job department and is now in
position to execute work with
promptness and dispatch.
You will want new stationery
January 1. Give The Citizen a trial.
We have a number of pleased pat
rons who have their job work print
ed here. Call and see our samples.
Hr1ceS rlgnJ.
Ernest Harris, a Dallas farmer,
killed a hog last week that weighed
500 pounds after being dressed.
Who had the largest hog killed in
Wayne county? Send your stories to
The Citizen.
Hon. D. F. Dempsey, salesman
for the International Text Book Co.
of Scranton, has been made assist
ant manager. This is well-deserv-
ed promotion and his many Wayne
county friends extend congratula-
tionS.
"A Christmas Eve Reconcilia-
tion," which appears on page 1 of
Supplement ], was written by Homer
Greene about 35 years ago while a
student at the Albany Law School
1t was published originally in the AL
banian, New York.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
CALKINS.
Especial to The citizen.l

CaIKlnS, Pa., Dec. b.
The Thanksgiving night rally at
Calkins packed the house and crowd
ed the aisles. A thank offering of
$29.62 was taken, which paid all
floating Indebtedness of the church
and left a substantial balance. Rev.
Meyer preached an effective sermon
and DR.. Spear conducted the after
meeting, when IT new converts were
secured. The Union revival services
are being conducted this week, with
grand union social and supper at
Ellsworth Sheard's, Friday night.
These special meetings will probably
close next Sunday night with a rally
service for all new converts.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
NOTICE on ELEOTION.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of The Wayne County
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
will be held in the Office of the COM
pany in Honesdale on
MONDAY, JAN. 1, 1912,
at 10 o'clock a. M, for the transac-
tion of general business and that an
election will be held at the same
place of meeting between the hours
of one and two o'clock p. M, of said
day, for the purpose of electing ten
members of said company to act as
directors for the ensuing year.
Every person insured in said COM
pany is a member thereof, and en-
titled to one vote.
PERRY A. CLARK, Sec.
Dec. 6, 1911. 9Sw4
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

Your husband would be pleas
ed with a Bath Robe, Pajamas, Night
Gown, Rain Coat, Ties and Socks, at
Menner & Co., for Christmas. 98t3
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

-Menner q Co. always show a
fine line of dress goods and trim
mings suitable for Christmas pres
ents. Quality the best.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

Why not please your wife by
buying a new rug, carpet, portieres,
lace curtains or carpet sweeper, at
Menner & Co. 98w3
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

Remember during the Anniver-
sary Sale at Myers shoe store, you
receive 10 per cent discount on all
shoes. 1t s
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

Saturday, Dec. 8, is the last day
of the anniversary Sale at Myers
shoe store Be sure and attend. 1t
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

FOR SALE.


FOR sALE-A YOUNG HORSE,
Weighing about twelve hundreds
Good worker, single or double. In
quire G., Box S27, Honesdale, Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

AN ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS
gift-Imported, Genuine Canary
Birds. Leave your order now at
Brady's Drug store. 95ei ct.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

FOR sALE2A DOUBLE-LOT
building in the business center oil
Hawley. Suitable for two families,
or one family and store room. can
be bought right. Dorm, Honesdale'
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

FARM FOR SALE NEAR HALF
Way House. First person VINO
makes fair offer takes premises.
Must be sold quick; contains 50
acres 1870 perches. Partly timbered.
Inquire of c. A. Garrett, Esq,
Honesdale, Pa. owel.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

A SPRINGFIELD RIFLE AND A
box of shells only $4 at Erik Bros.
A rare bargain. Come and inspect.
90eitf.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

CASH PAID FOR OLD GOLD AND
silver by Sommer, Jeweler and
Optician. 96tt
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

Dinner Served from 1890 until 2
=. NJ. Price-35 cents.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

GIVE YOUR BOY A NICE LITTLE
farm as Christmas present.
Dorm, the real estate man, has them
for sale-SS00 and duplicated in
all parts of Wayne county.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

WILL BE IN HONESDALE MON
day, Dec. 18, for the week. WHIT,
the piano tuner. 9St2
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

NOTICE-DURING THE MONTH OF
December a discount of ten per
cent. will be given on all cash pur-
chases. G. P. Sommer, Jeweler and
Optician. 96tf
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework. Apply at lila Court
street. 95-5tel
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

NOTICE-DO NOT FORGET THE
ten per cent. discount when you
call to purchase goods at Sommer's
Jewelry Store. 96tf
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

WANTED A WOMAN TO WORK IN
laundry. Apply at Allen House.
96t2.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

WHEN IN NEED OF CARRIAGES
and sleighs don't forget E. T..
Smith, 1920 Church street, who has
the largest assortment in Wayne
county to select from. 75tf
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

TEN FIRST-CLASS SMOOTHERS
wanted at the Deemer Bros. cut
glass factory at Great Bend, Pa.
S5w eoi.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-08

FOR RENT-sIX ROOMS AND
bath, on first floor, 1919 Court
street. Inquire Bentley Brothers. tt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

I reasoned that potatoes could not help being soggy when cooked in the f1reless. This is not the case, however, unless they are left too long. Medium sized potatoes, cut into halves, brought to boil on the stove and allowed to remain boiling a few minutes, then removed to the cooker, will be done in about one and one-haIf hours At the expiration of that time turn them into a colander, sprinkle over them a
 little salt and set in hot place to drain.
 Pork chops are greatly improved by long, slow cooking. Put six chops into 6 pail with small onion cut into slices, cover with water and bring to a boil. After removing the scum, re- place the cover and allow the meat to boil slowly for ten minutes, when the pail is to be put into the cooker. When the potatoes are ready for the cooker, again bring the meat to boil, add one teaspoon of salt; then back into the cooker it goes until about fifteen min utes before dinner is served at noon. At that time put half a tablespoon of lard into spider and when it is hot place the meat in it. Brown on one side. turn and brown on the other. taking care not to burn; then pour over the meat half cup of the liquor in the pail and let it simmer slowly. When this has cooked away add the same quantity of the liquor again and con- tinue so doing until the meat is a gold en brown all the way through, when the meat is ready to be removed to a hot platter and garnished with parsley or peas. Thicken the gravy with flour paste and serve immediately. This cooking in the Drowned liquor inn parts a peculiar flavor to the meat.
 MacarOnis and cheese, made in the cooker, was delightful surprise to us.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21
Tho FirG|GSS Cooker

w the fuel pills. it viii not do
 w away with them entirely; with most cookers the food must be heated before going into them, and with few of them such dishes as corned beef and beans must be re- heated perhaps two or three times. The cooker is almost magical, in some ways, but it must not be expected to prepare the dish, furnish the heat and serve the meal.
 The first month we used our freless cooker we found our gas bill cut just One-third. In six months we had saved the contrvance holds together-and 1t ought to last a lifetine-it will mean so much clear gain to the family treasury.
 To the busy woman of to-day the saving of time is sometimes of even greater account than financial gain. The saving of food, too, is not a small be overdone when prepared by the new method.
 I cook breakfast foods in a high pail, about the shape of those in which lard is sold. I use this for the reason that, while preparing the rest of the break bottom of the double boiler, which it nearly fits This requires but very little water, which boils with the use of a minimum of gas and does not spatter all over the stove as it would if larger pan were used. If the food is stirred well and left to heat in this way about ten minutes, it will be Steaming hot and of a velvety con- sistency. As little liquid boils away, less water is required when cooking breakfast foods with the fireless than by the usual method.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

Some of the suits are very piquant with revers of black or black and white striped silk. The little dresses for tennis and beach wear are made with corseIet skirts and silken blouses with bretelles of the mohair over the shoulders.
 For morning wear the simple linen frock in a plain color such as pale green tan or lavender is considered smart even at Narragansett and New
 port. These simple frocks, one of which is shown in to-day's illustra- tions, are made by the very smartest faiseurs in New York and sold at huge prices in spite of their sim plicity of cut and their innocence of trimming. The little cuffs and collar are of finest lawn plisse or embroider- ed or of real Irish lace, which gives cachet of distinction to the other wise perfectly simple frock.
 Foulard frocks simply made are also tremendous favorites for morning wear: they are the uniform of the woman who likes to taxe a flying trip to town in midsummer either for shopping or for a bit of a lark in the sizzling city ito make one appreciate the cool of the country as she puts it.
 In New York the sun crowned wom-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

for all canning. Dip the jars in boil ing water, fill with vegetables, pour in cold water until it Overfiows the jar dip the caps in boiling water, place on jars, but do not seal tightly-allow for expansion. Put perforated rest in the bottom of the largest kettle of the cooker, place the prepared jars on the rest, fill the kettle with cold water up to the necks of the jars. Place the cover on the kettle, put on the stove, bring to a boil and boil fifteen min utes. Place at once into the cooker and cover tightly with the heat-retain- ing covers. Let the cans remain in the cooker from two and half to three hours, then remove and tighten the covers.
 To can beats, for instance, select rather small beats of uniform size. many of them as possible in the clean jars. Add teaspoon of salt to the jar, and fill to overfowing with cold water. Cover and proceed with the canning, following the general direc- tions, letting the cans remain in the cooker three and a half hours.
 Caulifower should be separated into it's howrets and well washed to free from insects. Drain and place in jars with teaspoon of salt. Fill with cold water, put on the covers and place in the kettle on the rack. Heat, follow ing the general directions, and cook in the "fireless'' three hours.
 Asparagus, peas and young string beans do not need to be left as long as the harder vegetables in the cooker. The use of the "fireless'' in this line need not be confined to vegetables, as fruits may be canned in the same way. After the jars are packed with ber- ries or some other fruit, fill them with a syrup made of two parts sugar and one part water. Proceed with the cooking in the same way as the veg etables. The soft berries may be taken from the cooker in three-quarters of an hour. Apples and pears should be left an hour. Pineapple would take two hours and half.
 EDITH EMERY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21
Modern : :. Laundry
Up to Date Machinery and Y Ed quipment That Facili- :. ss tates this Ardous s- ssL a b or


 ~ROBABIsY in no other part of the D house is the labor more modified x by proper modern equipment than in the laundry. The good wash Ing machine is a reliable article, which tfas been tried and proven a success. TO begin with, constructed on the proper. principle, it washes clothes in scientific manner, drawing or forcing the Water through the flores, thus iOosening and removing the dirt with out danger of tearing or undue wear. The hand machine is a great advance over the 1oidSfaShioned tub and board, and .the .power machine still further saves labor. Most of these power ma- chimes have wringers attached, and the power may be generated by water, electricity or gasoline engine. For in many farm homes where the house wife stilf washes her clothes in the woodshed,s in a portable tub eplaced on a berfGff to3,low for the purpose, and to and from which the water must be car ried, there is gasoline engine for Separating milk, grinding corn and saving the farmers labor in many Aays-
 = The same power which runs the <5ra eher can also turn the mangle, and this is also a labor-saving device, for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

the only new blouse of the season that has won favor among athletic girls. The low collared blouse of simple cut, made of sheer lawns or linen and fastened with small crochet buttons is one of the coolest and most sensible fashions we have seen in a long time. 1t IS we'll open at the neck, not cut round or square like the popular Dutch or peasant blouses, and it comes down in shallow point in front, where it IS ornamented by large soft bow of colored silk. Some of these bows have hemstitched ends, while others are ffn- ished with fringe, but they are always simple, ample and of bright hue-red Drlght blue and emerald green being the favorites of the summer girl.
 For outing suits white and hair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

When want the dish for supper al six, at about two o'clock I put the macaroni into boiling water with a teaspoon of salt. After it has boiled slowly for five minutes I put the pail in the nest. About four o'clock, if I am at home, I drain and rinse the macaroni and put it into the cheese sauce, which I prepare in the usual way. After being brought to the boil ing point again, the pail is put back into the cooker. While putting on the rest of the supper, the macaroni and cheese, sprinkled with bread crumbs, is Drowned in the oven. The two-hour cooking in the cheese sauce improves the flavor of the dish.
 BERTHA BELLOWS STREETER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21
CANNING WITH THE FlRELESS

HERE is another tiresome piece of Fl work made easy by that time ! ! and labor-saving device, the fire
 less cooker. The "fireless'' is es- pecially good for canning vegetables. Housewives seldom try to put up the winters supply of green vegetab bles be- cause it takes so long to cook them un- til thoroughly sterilized. The kitchens are hot to work in all that time, and there is such waste of fuel. A few of the enlightened use a vapor stove and steamer, but with these there is heat and a reflling of the steamer By cooking the canned vegetables in the f1reless cooker, the house is kept cool, fuel is saved and the housewife is free from the fear that the water will boil away
 Clean and prepare the vegetables as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

long loose cloak to slip on after she leaves the water which matches her suit or its trimming in color, and she has a reticule and parasoI all of the same color. The silken sandals which encase her silk stockinged feet should also be of the same color A suit of black satin with a rose satin collar, sash and cap and a cloak of rose serge and rose pink parasol, reticule and sandals, was a vision of delight that gladdened the eyes of the beach con- noisseurs at Atlantic City the other day. The day of the dowdy bather has gone by, as also the day of the beach bather who r1gged herself up in fearful and wonderful regalia and never went in the ocean deeper than her ankles. The woman of to-day thinks too much
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

weight, easily dried and folds up into a small space But it does not wear well. All taffeta is a gamble, regard less of price. It may wear soft and long, again it may crack and rip at once. Salt water is not kind to silk, and taffeta is peculiarly susceptible. China silk, though sometimes used for bathing dresses, is out of the question. It clings in thousand wrinkles when wet, and brave Is the woman who can walk up the beach in dripping suit of c1inging silk. At Asbury Park she would be arrested. At Newport she might be snubbed if she happened to be a climber and only on one of the lower social rungs.
 The ideal fabric for a bathing dress l is satin-aS thick and soft as one can
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

much of the family ironing can be done in this way. There are two varieties of mangles, the cold roll and the hot roll. The cold roll is used very largely in England and Ireland, and consists of wooden rollers be- tween which the clothes are ironed merely by pressure. In the hot roll mangles one roll covered with cloth reyolveS against another heated roll or plate. These plates may be heated by gas or gasoline, and run by what ever power is available. Mangles can not iron garments which require hand work, but what is called the flat work can be done satisfactorily by them.
 The number of f1atirons now on the market attests the demand of the housewife for aid in this direction. Electric, gas and denatured alcohol irons, sad irons with adjustable han dies and removable cores, all show market improvements over the old fashioned, heavy iron flat. which de- pended as much upon its weight as heat to remove wrinkles and give a polish.
 A fatiron of any kind needs to be kept in good condition, to be clean and free from rust, to do good work. Nickle irons do not need the rubbing with wax or grease before using re- quired by iron flats. But they do need to be polished and clean, and when the house is closed for the summer will remain in better condition if wrap ped in paraffin paper and put away. All f1atirons occasionally need wash ing with soap and water just as much as other utensils do.
 Competition and high cost of labor with need of increasing production, have forced labor-Saving devices upon farmer and mechanic alike. The is- sues at stake are as vital in the house as on the farm, or in the shop. The saving in vital power, life, health and happiness is probably greater, and the saving of money as great. The cost of household 1abor-saving devices should be looked upon as an investment, not as a reckless expenditure, nor a loss. There are tires when the price seems prohibitive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

the bathing suit with the jupe culotte or pantaloon skirt. It is made with panel back and front, and is said to be a great improvement over the ordinary skirt to swim in. In appearance it Is just like. any skirt, only trifie more graceful.
 Persian silk is one of the favorite trimmings for water dresses this sea- son. It comes in charming combina- tions of blues and yellows, blues and greens, reds and golds, etc., and is green, which is so much seen on every thing this year, is also seen in bathing dresses, and is very odd and cool and pretty.
 The really smart bathing girl has a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21
DISCOVERIES

DURING rough trip to the Prov D inces found some alleviation Of seasickness in the use of the over-sized extra pillow in my berth. Becoming very weary of lying on my back in that agonizing variety of sickness that has no outward evidence, l turned to face the wall. But the heavy rolling tossed me toward 1t in renewed agony. Then I drew down the thick pillow to serve as l.. N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

afford. It looks better than any other fabric, even if it is made up with per feet simplicity. It sheds the water and does not cling It floats beautifully and aids rather than impedes ones progress through the waves. It does not fade and crack and rot and rip and lose shape and style. A good satin suit, we'll made, and rinsed with fresh water after each bath will last and look well for half a dozen seasons. And the simpler the style, the smarter the satin suit Black is better than color. Blue is apt to bleach a bit. Black keeps black. Color introduced in cap and sash is preferable to dabs of color on the suit itself. Patches of light and bright detract from it's symmetry of line and tone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-21

THE silver-spangled scarf which
 1 every woman, figuratively speak ing, fetches home from Egypt, can be cleaned and brightened by washing in strong ammonia and water. This proc ess removed the tarnish from my scarf. Mrs. Jay.