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Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
! AN ALMANAC OF
/ YE OLDEN TIME

@ORTUNATELY for our fore
- fathers, the almanacs had some
Ill claims to literary merits In
their day. Reading matter
was scarce outside Of the larger towns
of the colonies. Magazines were prac-
tically unknown. Filled with prog
nostications as to the weather, with
snatches of wisdom and humor. verse
and essay. the annual almanac became
compendium of useful knowledge
that was most eagerly awaited and
was hailed as an important event In
many home. One might say that 1t
was treated as household god, for
hung upon hook in some corner, 1t
always was ready for instant refer
ence. The wise saws and quaint say
ings which ran through it's pages were
read over time and again by every
member Of the family.
There were numerous almanacs pub
lished during colonial days in this
country. The popularity of Poor Rich
ards Almanac, edited by Benjamin
Franklin. went hand in hand with that
of its illustrious maker.
The first Ames Almanac, issued in
1925. was conventional In form and
closely followed other almanacs of
the period Its maker was a physi-
clan. 1t contained a table Of the
movements of the planets and sundry
prophecies concerning the weather.
That the doctor was afraid of severe
criticism Of this first effort ia indicat-
ed by the following stanza. which also
illustrates the style Of his poetry:
Read. then. and learn. but don't all faults
object,
Since they can only Judge that can cor
To whom my works appeal. and IL fnd
The sons OF art to favor them incIin'd
With their propitious smiles 1t shall suf-
f1ce
To counterpoise the frowns Of enemies
An examination Of the fiIes Of the
Ames Almanac shows that nearly
every conceivable subject was discuss
ed by the doctor In its nearly forty
years Of publication. Sometimes he
indulged in flights Of imagery. as in
November. 1880:
Old winters coming. void OF all delight,
With trembling steps. His head Is bald
and white.
His hair with robes Of icicles is hung.
His chatt ring teeth c0nfound his useless
4 tongue. hs%
He makes the rich to spend and poor to
buy :-.'
For want Of that which would their wants
supply: sss'',
In the opening lines Of the almanac
for 1873 DR.. Ames takes ding at law
yers. priests and doctors and blames
old. overburdened Adam for their ex-
istence Thus: ...-. ....f...
Had Adam stood in innocence till now
And his biest sons had, deign'd to hold the
plow
No labor had fattgu'd nor time had
spoiled 81. -.-... J., -4 e
His youth. but spring had ever blooming
smird,
No lust for pelf nor heart distressing pain
Had seized the niser nor the rural swain.
Nor vice. as now. with virtue ne'er had
We'd.
And heavens omnipotence Itself defy'd.
Nor lawyers. priests nor doctors ne'er had
II man had stood against tn assaults Of
sin. .....s p: -
But, oh. he fell! And so accursd we be-
The world is now obliged to use all three
Probably the most interesting por-
lions of these almanacs. are the bits
of wisdom and humor which went
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
WEST DARnEh

Mrs. John Beimel was reported to
be on the sick list last week.
Miss Ethel Norman is spending a
few days at the Horse Shoe Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Guhrt and son
Elmer spent Christmas at the home
of L. Steinbring.
Richard Quilliam returned last
Saturday from Rhame. N. D., where
he had been working during the sum-
mer. He spent Christmas at the
Horse Shoe Farm and expects to stay
here during the winter months.
Mrs. George Maughan and daughter
Louise and son George spent Sunday
with friends in Morris.
L. C. Steinb~ing returned last
Thursday from Albany Oregon where
he had been spending the SUNNI er.
Don't forget the dance next Friday
night, good time is predicted.
Henry Stahman Sr., returned from
the cities last Thursday.
Ludwig and Frank Steinbring at
tended the program at the North Star
School in district five.
George Maughan is spending two
weeks vacation at home.
Paul Zahl spent Christmas in our
burg.
Emil Steinbring is spending a one
week vacation at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Beimel were
Morris business callers on Tuesday.
Miss Louise Maughan is home for
her winter vacation.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
flows This?

! We offer one hundred dollors reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J..
CHENEY &c CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN &c NARVrNs whole
sale druggists. TehedojO. ssa&Ups
Halls Catarrh GHre is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood. and rnu-
cous surfaces of the syst EN-. Testimonials
sent free, Pricet75c. per Bottle Sold by
all druggists. SIS $40 - =, SIT
Take Halls Family Bills for constipa-
on. 9-S.1
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
Milk and RuttermIIk.

The nutritive value OF milk as com
pared with buttermilk is not near so,
great as some appear to think. 1t is.
about as twenty to eighteen. You get
about as many energy units out Of a
pint and a quarter Of buttermilk as
you do out Of one pint OF sweet milk.
Besides. the bacteria Of typhoid tend
to die out in buttermilk because Of its
.acidity.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
Court Cards.

At the French court the card rooms
from the time of Charles VI. to that
Of Louis XVI. were luxuriously fur
nfshed. The counters used were mother
Of-peari or some other valuable sub:
stance The cards were embroidered
with silver on white satin. and some
were the work Of the most famous
miniature painters.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
EVER HAVE IT,
If You Have, the Statement of
This Morris Citizen Will In
terest You.

Ever have ''low-down" pain in
the back?
In the "small," )" right over the hips9
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
it.
Morris people endorse this. Read
case Of it.
E. FL. Sheryen, E. Second St., Nor
ris, Minn., says: s'The public state
ment gave in 1907 In praise of
Doan's Kidney Pills, was correct in
every particular. have had no re-
currence of kidney complaint and
therefore know that my cure is per-
manent one. Like most railroad men,
had kidney trouble. 1t began with
weak and lame back, followed by
pains through my loins and hips.
had TO get up at night to pass the
kidney secretions and I was ALWAYS
fanguid and tired. After using any
number of remedies without benefit.
took Doan's Kidney Pills and before
long they restored me to good health.
My supply of Doan's Kidney Pills was
procured at Krueger's Drug Store
and in view of my experience, I ad-
wise other kidney sufferers to try this
remedy" So
rG' sale by all dealers Price so
Fuster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
>e~ fork. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

When your feet are wet and cold,
and your body chilled through and
through from exposure, take a big
dose of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
bathe your feet in hot water before
going to bed, and you are almost GER
tain to ward off a severe cold. For
sale by all dealers.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

Thief Secures $1,000 Worth Of Gems
at Minneapolis.

sn1er secures 1900 Worth Of Gems
at Minneapolis.
Diamonds valued at between $4,000
M@d $1,000, uncut jewels contained in
9 jewelers. wallet. were stolen from
D diamond room Of White &
akpNaught at Minneapolis. The theft
4epk place almost under the very
Ayes Of the two propristors of the
re and twenty clerks and the thief
ek the store leisurely with the gems
aa his pocket and mingled with the
@eowds of Christmas shoppers and
sznce has not been seen.
Three minutes after the thief de-
parted the loss was discovered by
Charles d. White and a man whom
the police accuse Of being the thief's
aceompttce was arrested in the store.
He gives his name as w. w. Wells
and Nwenuously denies his guilt.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

81 had been troubled with constipa-
tion fer two years and tried all of the
best physicians in Bristol, Tenn. and
they could do nothing for me, - writes
Thos. E. Williams. Middleboro. KY.
1.-TWO packages of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me. "
For sale by all dealers.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

ALWAYS READY FOB INSTANT BEFERENcE.
with each calendar month. A few IL
lustrat1Ons will suffice to show the sort
Of thing that amused our ancestors:
FEBRUARY, 17s8
Pretty cold. freezing nights. followed
with a short storm. Let travellers be upon
their guard to defend their noses.
FEBRUARY, 1747.
The farmer nows resolv'd he will not
freeze ,~
While he has pipes. tobacco. fire. with
good bread and cheese.
OCTOBER, 1853
Those that are husbands good
Should now get in their cider. grain and
wood.
An honest friend is good company. but
good conscience is the best guest
SEPTEMBER, 1863.
Virtue is praised more than followed.
To some men their country ia their
shame. and some are the shame OF their
country.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

A party of young folks with repre-
sentatives from Alberta, Scott and
Donnelly gathered at the home of L..
Steinbring on Tuesday evening. A
most enjoyable time is reported and
it was not until the day light dawned
again that they departed for the
homes.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
Love and Time.


Charm. New Year. OF your good grace,
These sad wrinkles from Loves face.
WAN and weary now he seems.
Bring him back the dreams. the dreamsi
arch above him April skies.
kiss the light into his eyes.
LEAD him back to moments fled
Lure Loves roses from the dead!
''Nay," the New Year saith: his day
Hath o'erpast the daisied way.
Though he weareth now the thorn,
Meath the rose leaves It was born.
snow the stem, Of rose bereft,
Love must keep the thorn that's left.
merry is the wintry morn.
Love is dead. and Love is born!"
Baltimore Herald
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

Pine Knot Cannell $500
Lehigh Anthracite Stove. 5000
Lehigh Anthracite Nut $9.25
Lehigh Anthracite Pea $3.50
Hooking Stove $500
Zenith Splint $500
At the coal house.
Csc a ton extra If delivered.
Morris City Mills
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29
Al e c r T a

Sunday School at 2 as and service
at 3 AS at which Rev. Youngdah
will speak. He is one of the creates
temperance orators Of the country,
Come. A. r. Larson.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-29

Eye Of Fly.
1t has been estimated that the eye Of
q fiy can discern an object one five-mil.
Month of an inch In diameter.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
new CASTLE
NEWS NOTES
High School Class to Receive
Diplomas on Friday
Evening
PRIZES FOR THE
BEST CLASS ORATORS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. June 16-In the New
Castle Opera House on next Friday
evening seven pupils Of the New Cas-
tie High School will receive their
diplomas. They are Mary Rebecca
Moss. Frances Pauline Wilhelm. Emily
Frazer Lunt. James Taylor. Elmer
Churnside Pedrick. Bryce Sewell Val
lette and Horace Liston Deakyne.
The commencement promises to be
more interesting than in former years
from the fact that there will be a num-
Der of prizes awarded. Ten dollar gold
pieces viii be awarded for oratory
the boys being in a separate contest
These prizes were offered by Col II. G.
Cavanaugh and L. e. Eliason DR.. r.
r. Roth offers a $40 gold medal for the
best essay and A. e. Goudiss a $40
gold medal for the highest standing IN
geometry.
The judges will be the Rev. John
Rigg. the Rev. S. b. Wylie and the
Rev. f. X. Moore. There will be no
special address to the graduates. The
graduates will attend services in Inn
manuel Church on Sunday morning
when the Rev. John Rigg will preach
the bacclaureate sermon. The chart for
reserved seats will open at Ferris
Drug Store on Monday morning. The
New Castle High School will furnish
the music. The class colors are red
and white and the class motto, Climb
Tho the Rocks be Rugged"
The funeral of j. Albert Vining takes
place this afternoon and the members
of the Good VIII Fire Company will
attend in a body. The company has
adopted resolutions on his death and
they Will be published tomorrow.
St Johns Lodge. A. f. and A. NJ
has elected the following officers:
Jacob II. Speicher, worthy master;
William e. Rothwell. junior warden;
Thomas j. Gravel, secretary; Grim A.
Carrick, treasurer
The automobiles and strawride
wagons leave here for Newport at 1.30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A crowd
of rooters will go on the trip as New
Castle expects to win.
The Junior Order Brotherhood of
St. Andrew is arranging for bake.
The New Castle baseball club will
hold a strawberry festival on next Sat
urday evening, June "a.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
COUNCIL ALLOWS MONEY
TO STREET DEPARTMENT

City Council last night allowed the
Street and Sewer Department the
s25O,OOO borrowed for that depart
ment, the bonds being included in the
S395,000, which we're purchased by
Kountze Bros, of New York, but did
not allow the premium on the bonds,
this sum having been separately de-
posted by the city treasurer in the
name of the Mayor and Council for
the use of the department
The resolution. providing that the
First National Bank. where the money
is deposited, be authorized to allow
this sum to be drawn upon by the
Street and Sewer Department, was
offered by Chairman Kane. of the
finance committee, and after some
discussion, was passed, the Democrats
voting for it and the Republicans
against it.
After the resolution was read Mr..
Benson, of the Seventh ward, said he
failed to see the necessity of the
resolution, as the money already was
on deposit to the credit of the depart
ment.
Mr.. Kane replied that the money
was deposited in the name of the
Mayor and Council, for use by the
Street and Sewer Department. He
added that this was the only way
Council had to give the department
the money it needed. I'VE have no
money to give them" he said.
Mr.. McGovern, of the Eleventh
ward, said the Kane resolution was
necessary before the Street and Sewer
Department could get the $25O,OOO, as
Council had previously passed a
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
SALARIES FOR THE
CITY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Public school teachers who did not
get their salaries yesterday, when due,
will receive them now. City Council
last night having allowed the monthly
appropriation Of the Board of Educa-
tion amounting to $17,O53.76.
In addition to allowing this sum
Council also passed the monthly ap-
preparation of the Institute Free Lii
brary amounting to s95501.
The ordinance providing that a city
bond for 100000 be issued the Will
liamsburg Saving Bank in lieu Of 100
one thousand dollar bonds. which had
been issued I'm the S395.0O0 allotment,
was reported favorably upon by the
law committee and later the measure
received its final reading, and was
adopted
The Water Witch Fire Company no
titled Council that the automobile en-
gine recently accepted from the build
ers. was now ready to respond to all
alarms and on any orders of the Of
ficers of the Fire Department
Mr.. Conway. OF the Tenth ward, said
he would call for a final reading Of the
proposed ordinance making coal deal
ers furnish a 224O pound ton instead Of
1000 pounds, at the next regular meet
ing
Mr.. Conway also brought to Coun-
ellis attention the fact that the light
ing contract for city buildings expired
on June 30, when the present Council
retires. He said he did not think It fair
to the next Council for the present
body to make a contract. He wanted
to know, as chairman Of the public
building committee. whether 10 go
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
EPWORTH CHURCH
REPORTS PROGRESS

AT the first quarterly conference of
Epworth NJ. e. Church last evening,
the Rev. l.. E. Poole reported that he
had made over 400 pastoral calls dur
ing the quarter. The church is going
ahead rapidly.
The Ladies' Aid Society reported a
membership of 144, which Is an in
crease of 65 in the past two months.
The Sunday school was reported 10
be In a very flourishing condition. and
q marked increase in the membership
of the church was noted AT the SER
vice last Sunday. twenty-one per-
sons were taken into full membership
It was announced last evening that
beginning next Sunday. and contin-
uing during the summer months, the
Sunday school will meet at 10 o'clock
I'm the morning instead Of at ? p. m,
as previously.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16

ODD FELLOWS IN
CENTURY CLUB RECEPTION

selections we're very well rendered
and received
During the entertainment hour,
Noble Grand Frank p. Lee presented
a watch charm to John w. Nowland,
degree master, on behalf of the degree
staff. as a tribute to the faithfulness
of Mr.. Nowland's endeavors. Grand
Master William E. Lank gave a talk
on the principles Of Odd Fellowship,
which was very well received. At the
conclusion Of the entertainment, a
tempting menu was served by Hanna.
Dancing was INDUCED in until u
O'Clock, music being furnished by
RObinson's orchestra.
Among those present, other than
the members. wives and friends. we're
several members of the Grand Lodge,
chief among those being Grand Mas
ter William e. Lank, Deputy Grand
Master Jacob Snyder and staff, and
Grand Secretary w. w. Douty.
The committee I'm charge OF the sue
cessful affair comprised James p
Price. Reeves ID. String, John p Helm
zeroth, Frank c. Carey and Harry w.
Hobson.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16

ahead or allow the matter to rest, and
caused a laugh by remarking, when
the lights 60 out We go out. mean,
some Of u.s."
No action was taken. however.
President Banning announced that
Mayor Spruance had signed the ordi-
nance making the appropriations for
the various departments for the next
fiscal year and he declared IL a law
of the city.
United States Engineer Raymond re-
ported to Council that the unexpected
balance of the city's funds for dredg-
ing the Christiana river amounted to
$11,05124.
The Society of Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals reported having taken up
1873 dogs in May and killing 15S. The
monthly appropriation of the society
was allowed
City Treasurer Ross reported a bal
ance In bank of S171 ,32452, distributed
as follows: Current fund. S25,638.S0; /;
Park Commission fund. $1O5,721; re-
funding water bonds fund, $39 ,674;
miscellaneous, S290.27
The reports on motion Of Mr.. Kane
we're referred to the finance and law
committees.
Mr.. McGovern moved to adjourn to
Saturday night, but before the motion
was carried Mr.. Benson said he didn't
mind coming down Saturday night If
there was anything to do, but he did
object TO the frequent meetings being
held by Council when nothing is done.
Mr.. McGovern, chairman of the law
committee. informed Mr.. Benson that
the law committee had plenty to do
that night. The motion prevailed.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
MORE WORK
FOR SOLICITOR
Council Resolution Would
Compel Him to AnnOtate
City Laws
CITY WANTS TO
SAVE EXTRA EXPENSE

An important ordinance and also a
resolution, relating 10 the revising
and annexation of the city charter,
laws and ordinances, were introduced
in City Council last night by Chair
man McGoyern, Of the law committee.
The ordinance was given two read
ings and referred to the law commit
tee. The resolution was adopted
without q dissenting vote.
The ordinance Is an amendment to
the ordinance creating the Office and
duties. etc. of the city solicitor. The
amendment requires that this Official
during the month of June. at the ex-
piration Of his term, furnish two
copies Of all laws and ordinances
passed by Council during his term Of
Office. all acts passed by the Legisla-
ture pertaining to the city: and de-
cisions of the court relating TO the
city which a brief statement Of the
facts IN each. and such other infor-
nation as Council may require from
him and that each succeeding city
solicitor do likewise. The resolution
sets forth that he shall not receive
his salary for the month Of June
Until he had complied with this
ordinance. IL also stipulates that the
city solicitor shall hereafter compile
and do the annexation work instead
Of the city being put to the extra ex-
pense every seven years or so, in hav-
ing this work done.
The resolution adopted requires all
city departments TO furnish copies OF
all resolutions passed by them and
requires the clerk Of Council to pro.
vide copies of resolutions and ordi.
0ances passed by Council during mis-
torm of Office and file all away, in
e1fe place. and 10 be their custodian
fAd guardian and be held responsible,
- them.
Mr. McGovern in explaining thesl
measures said their adoption vii
mean a big saving TO the city in year
10 come. He said that in the past thu
city has paid from $4,000 to $4,000
10 have such work done
Evening journal., 1911-06-16

resolution directing the Union Bank
not to pay any of the money without
being directed to do so by the Coun-
Gil.
Mr.. DuRoss, of the Sixth ward, add
ed, "And beside. the department is in
need of funds"
Mr.. Benson replied that he under
stools that the s250.OOO was a special
fund and didn't have any bearing on
the current expenses of that depart
ment.
At this juncture the vote was taken,
resulting in the passing of the resolu-
tion.
Mr.. Benson wanted to know if it
required only majority vote 10 pass
the resolution, and President Of Coun-
Gil Banning said he believed so.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
HnLn FESTIVAL INn0nRS.

ST. Johns Church lawn fete was one
of the many outdoor affairs compelled
on short notice by the storm of yes
ierday afternoon TO turn itself outside
in.
However, the Junior Auxiliary girls
gave the May pole dance and sold ice
cream and cake and strawberries very
successfully in the rsrsh a"ose. and
the Sunday school orchestra provided
the finest quality of music.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16

jefferson Lodge, No 2. l. o. o. f.,
last night gave a reception In the New
Century Club for the members, their
wives and lady friends, and IL was
by far the most satisfactory affair the
lodge has ever given.
The reception was in honor Of the
degree staff which recently won first
prize in the annual contest of Della
ware. There were about 300 people
present and the first half hour was
spent in getting al the women friends
acquainted.
Past Grand Master James f. Price
was chairman Of the evening, and af-
ter an address Of welcome a very
pleasing entertainment was given.
Talent was furnished by the Apollo
Quartette. of Philadelphia. and Miss
Marguerite Wells, of this city, and all
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
RECEIVERS SALE.


d ECEIVERS' SALE.
~ Notice is hereby given that in accord.
ance with an order Of the Chancellor Of
the State Of Delaware a public sale Of all
the assets Of The Reading Finance and Sc
curities Company will be held at the Court
House, Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednes-
day, the twenty-irst day Of June, A. ID. 1911
az twelve o'clock noon. Said assets being
as follows:
1) Claims for amounts due for sub.
scriptions 20 the capital stock Of the Read
ing Finance and Securities Company and
notes given for the same
CD Claims for amounts due for sub
scriptions TO the capital stock Of the Citi-
zens' Life Insurance Company Of America,
and notes given for the same.
90 All other debts due 70 and property
Of The Reading Finance and Securities Com.
pany, remaining in the hands Of the Re.
ceivers.
ARTHUR W. sPRUANcE,
RICHARD II. KOCH,
Receivers
Marvel Marvel, Solicitors. Wilmington.
Delaware. i9.Ioi
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
TRANSPORTATION.
Wilson Line 10 Philadelphia
PaSSenlers and FrelnhI

daily including Sundays. for Philadelphia.
and Chestnut ST. Wharf, Philadephia for
Wilmington, az 100 900 and 1890 A. NJ,
t2 o clock noon. 1.3O. 800 AIS, 600
TOO. $50 and $50 D. m.
FARES-On Saturdays, Sundays and
Legal holidays, between Wilmipgton and
Philadelphia ono way 3Oe-rround trip Soc
on all other days special one-day limited
fare, ono way 15c-round trip 25c.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
LAWN FETE AT sT. ELIzABETRs.

The lawn festival in progress at St
Elizabeth's Church viii be continued
this evening. Many people have been
attending the festivities and have had
a most enjoyable time. The moving
pictures have been the subject of
much favorable comment and the
source of much amusement.
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
statesmen WANTED.

xKTANTED-A FIRST GLASS SALESMAN,
w between 25 and 40 years Of age. Re.
ferences and bond required. Address stat
ing experience. Manager. 716 Ford Bldg.
m27-1m
Evening journal., 1911-06-16
MORE MEMBERs FOR GRANGE-

-Four candidates were initiated into
the first and second degrees at the
meeting of West Brandywine Grange
at Talleyville last evening There was
large attendance, but only routine
business was transacted.