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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

5, 1861 to 1865. He was also secre-
tary for one year, being elected in
September 1856. He served as fore
man from September 5, 1865, for one
year. Mr.. Foster was secretary for
three years, serving from March 4,
1868 to 1866.
Protection Engine Company No. 3
was incorporated February 3, 1869.
The company has passed through sew
eral vicissitudes since then and at
one time it's membership consisted OF
only six faithful fire fighters. After
the purchase of the rotary steam en-
gine by the town council the mem
bership began to increase and has
grown continually until now the
Honesdale fire equipment is equal
to any volunteer company in this part
OF the state.
The company has fought some
hard and stubborn fires without the
loss OF a member until the Ref fire
on January IA, this year, when one of
the most active and faithful fire
fighters, George J. Bergman, lost his
life.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

boys pumped hard with might and
main and succeeded in sending a
stream of water in the air the height
of the steeple on the church. This
was considered pretty good.
Protection Engine Company No. 3's
first quarters were located on a lot
near the Kuhbach home on Court
street, and later an engine house was
erected on Main street a little south
of the present uarters.
Protection Engine Company No. 3
was organized in a barn located on
the site of the new school building
at the rear of the Methodist church.
protection OF their home town occu-
pied seats in the hay NOV, on cross
beams and feed bins c. II. Parmin-
ter was elected president; T. ]. Ham,
secretary; C. H. ParmIhter, treasur-
er; NJ. l.. Tracy, foreman, and ]. A.
Clark, assistant foreman.
The Barker pump was not suffi-
cient to fight fires and it was re-
placed by other hand engines and
finally by the steam engines. At this
time several of the boys dropped out
of active service.
The original charter, dated Sept.
10, 1853, bearing the names OF
Messrs. Penniman, Foster, Conger
and others has since been lost. For
many years it was the prize of the
company's property, but in some un-
accountable manner it was disturbed
from its moorings and to-day cannot
be found, much to the regret OF the
company.
Mr.. Penniman served as treasurer
for one year, being elected to that
office June 12, 1854. He also serv-
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
Miss Amanda Sampson Dead.

Miss Amanda Sampson died at the
home of Harry Bunnell, at Indian
Orchard, whom she had been visit
ing, on Wednesday, at the age of
seventy-four years and four months.
Death resulting from general de-
bility and old age. Miss Sampson
county, in lS47. She has no near
relatives except a niece, Mrs. George
Marsh, of Seelyville, and a sister-in-
law. Mrs. Maria Sampson, OF this vi
cinity. The remains were brought
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Bunnell and the funeral was held
from the Bunnell home at 1880 on
Friday afternoon. Rev. A. l.. Whit
taker OF the Honesdale Evangelical
church officiating.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Oslek Tribe, No. 3lS, Improved
Order of Red Men, held their annual
euchre and dance at Lyric Hall on
Wednesday evening. Cards were in
dulged in from 8 to 10:30, after
which dainty refreshments were serv-
ed. The feature of the evening was
the clever entertaining by the Elec-
trio City Quartette, composed of the
following young men: Jack Davis.
first tenor; BILLY" Burns, second
tenor; julius Judd, baritone; Harry
Phillips, basso, and AL. Colligan, ac-
companist, every member possessing
a rich voice and personality seldom
found in amateur or professional
singers. They held their audience
spellbound during the rendition OF
every number. They sang the popu-
lar hits of the day and the good old
airs that our grandparents once
craved. Too high praise cannot be
given their accomplished pianist, Mr..
Crelligan, who is without doubt an
artist and with his Ghost" song he
made a distinct hit. The affair was
in charge of a committee composed
Of A. NJ. Leine, Leon Katz, j. A,
Bodie, Jr.. and Clarence Green.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Iller, president, have been working
'sidiously during the past few
|onths preparing for this great
ent. Fancy articles, which are
tactical, useful and ornamental,
|ve been deftly made by a large
| rps of willing workers. A sale of
|mestic goods was held a few days
evious, which resulted in dispos-
|g of a large number of dainty and
Faithfully made articles. Mrs.
|hn T. Fuller is chairman of the
|ncy work booth. The executive
|mmittee consists of Mrs. Frank
Merritt, Mrs. William Kreitner,
|isses Amelia Mueller, Grace Sal
lon and Cora Keen.
The decorations are very artistic
hey consist of flags, shields, roses
bd grapeyines. Those in charge of
thinning were Mrs. j. Samuel
Fown, Mrs. John Smith, Misses Isa-
bl Penwarden, Emma Patterson,
lara Torrey, and Russell Romaine
nd Albert KrantZ.
The candy booth, located at the
|ght of the auditorium, is especial
attractive. 1t represents a grape
fbor with large jucy-looking
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
HONESDALE TO SUPPORT A
BASE BALL TEAM?
5 Good Material Can BE Found
Here as Anywhere in the State.

Here as Anywhere III the state.
What would Honesdale be with
ut a base ball team" the writer
BARD a fan make this remark the
her day, and indeed what would 1t
b? There is no reason why Homes
hle could not have good base ball
pam in 1912. Last year we had a
ery good team under very dis
buraging circumstances as the f.
hncial support was lacking. The
ritter believes that some of the most
|yal fans" should get together and
brm an association, who should elect
manager. 1t is too much work for
he man to be manager, the treasur-
+, chief OF police, etc, on the ball
+ eld, and an association team is
ways preferable to a one-man man
ged team as it arouses more inter
' st and usually a better team can be
|bund.
There is an abundance of young
llayers in this vicinity, and this fact
Ipupled with the fact that a ma
6brity OF last years team are still
[Yailable, we cannot see why a first
n ISIS team cannot be organized pro-
Ned enough interest can be arous-
III i u DtS III VIII NC nave DdhuCl-
.ock, a catcher hard TO beat in amat-
par or some professional ball, his
brilliant work behind the bat and his
Elugging abilities gives us a man for
he hardest position on the team TO
II. For pitchers, we still have the
4 Id reliable Pop" Hessling, who
as a whole lot OF good base ball
/ pill in the wonderful right arm of
is. He will, however, need a couple
younger men to help him out, but
hese are available, as there are sew
raj youngsters in this vicinity, two
whom surely ought to make good.
At first and third we have a couple
! ( last years players, OF unquestion-
/ BILE ability, while in the outfield we
Win have a classy bunch to pick
rom, including Schilling, Polt, ia
! obs and Weaver. OF course the alb
ence of Brader and Kupfer will be
hard to overcome, but greater OBJ
Itacles than this have been overcome
before, and with the proper interest
Ind enthusiasm shown by the fans,
ne believe a team can be organized
/ o cope with Carbondale, Hawley
Archibald, White Mills and a few OF
bur other old rivals.
We note that Carbondale expects
! o have a Independent team this
summer, who, they claim, will be
Ible to "wallop" Honesdale, Forest
tity and Archibald, their ancient enc,
Enies, but then, we have heard Car.
bondale hot air before, so let's gel
busy. The town needs base ball this
hummer to boom things and to helI
The Board of Trade keep Honesdalt
before the public.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

George and Martha's pictures are
displayed.
The fancy booth, situated on the
north side of the chapel, presents a
very pretty appearance. The pink
and red rambling roses underneath
the soft light of the incandescent
lamps, make a beautiful effect. The
roses cling to the balcony in a
graceful manner until they reach a
large tag in the center of the ro-
tunda. The lamps in the booths
have tulip shades, are purple in col
or, and harmonic with the other
decorations.
The confectionery booth is pre-
sided over by Mrs. P. B. Petersen,
chairman, assisted by Misses Louise
Fowler, Florence Watts, Mary Num-
ford and Mae Penwarden.
The dinner committee is composed
of the executive board of the Pas
tors Aid society. They are, Mrs.
c. E. Mills, Mrs. Oscar E. Bunnell,
Mrs. w. II. Swift, Mrs. Michael F.
Fritz, Mrs George w. Penwarden,
Mrs. George w. Penwarden, Mrs.
Thomas E. Smith and Miss Emma
Brown
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

carved the turkeys for the dinners,
will be in his accustomed place with
o. f. Bunnell and II. A. Dunkelberg
as assistants.
Twenty-eight turkeys, represent
ing 42O pounds of meat, have been
ordered for the occasion from Daniel
(Turkey) Brown of Lebanon who has
furnished the church with the birds
for over 20 years. The ladies paid
32 cents per pound for them.
The price of dinner will remain
the same, so cents, contrary to ru-
mors of an advance in price. Din
ner will be served from $3.50 and
during the evening.
The reception committee consists
of DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Swift, Mr. and
Mrs. w. B. Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Thompson and Miss Fannie
Bennett.
The society has arranged for a
complete checking system, whereby
all Cloaks and wraps can be taken
care of in the church auditorium
while patrons of the dinner are in
the chapel.
Music will be furnished while din
ner is being served
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Harry Cliff and wife, of Preston
township, transfer to the Winwood
Milling Co., OF Preston, certain lands
in Preston for a consideration OF
5000.
Libbie U. Miller, of Hancock, N.
Y, transfers TO Harry 7. Cliff, OF
Preston township, land situated in
Preston township, comprising 126
acres for consideration of $500.
T. f. Gilroy and wife, of Damas-
Gus township, transfers to Amy A.
Van Orden OF the same place, 26
acres of land in Damascus township
for $l.OO and other considerations.
Philip Schrader and wife, of New
York City; Nettie NJ. Schrader, OF
Salem; Irving Daniels and wife, OF
Paupack, heirs of the late Christian
Schrader, of Salem township, de-
ceased, transfers to Caroline G.
Schrader, of Salem township, certain
lands comprising about so acres in
Salem township. Consideration, 81.
Helen A. Young and Amy Y. Keyes
and husband, of New York city.
transfers to l.. A. Smith, of Damas-
Gus township, lands in Damascus
township,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
DIR. COOKS LONG SILENCE EN-
planned.
During Absence From America, Ex-
plorer Declares He Was Mar
shaling His Case and Gath
ering Evidence Proving
Bribery and Fraud
ulent Methods.

uleDb heJnOuS.
Sensational charges, supported by
evidence, are made against Mr.. Peary
and his friends by DR.. Frederick A..
Cook.
Disguised with the rival cam
paign against me, and being so ply
sically unstrung at the time that
would have been unable to cope with
the conspiracies which aimed to
blacken my character" says DR..
Cook, Il decided to go away and let
my enemies exhaust their abuse, and
determined to retire and rest, and to
resolve my case in quietude and Sc
crecy. | left America, and my enc
mics gleefully interpreted this as an
admission of imposture. But mean
while" DR.. Cook explains, Il took ad-
vantage OF the opportunity to rest
and gain an accurate prospective of
the situation. ! thought out my case,
considering 1t pro and con, puzzled
out the reasons for, and the source of
the clamor against me. Through
friends in America, who worked
quietly and effectively, / secured evil
dence, which is embodied in affida-
Wits, which laid bare the methods
employed to discredit me in the Mt.
Mckinley affair. / learned of the
methods used, and just what charges
were made, to discredit my Polar
claim. Damaging admissions were
secured concerning Mr.. Peary's fab
ricated attacks from the mouths of
Mr.. Peary's own associates. Know
ing these facts, at the proper time
returned to my native country to con-
front my enemies. l have proceeded
in detail to state my case and reveal
the Hitherto unknown inside facts OF
the entire Polar controversy. ! have
stated certain facts before the public
Neither Mr.. Peary nor his friends
have replied"
Dr.. Cook will be at the Lyric thea
tire on Monday evening, February 20
where he will give an illustrated lee
ture on the great Polar controversy.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
Funeral of Jacob Gardiner.

The funeral OF the late Jacob
Gardiner was held from the Presby-
terian church in Sherman on Satur-
day last, Feb. 10, Rev. Andrew Scott,
officiating. In the death OF Mr..
Gardiner, Wayne county has lost one
of its best citizens. The funeral was
largely attended and showed the high
esteem in which he was held by the
community. Jacob Gardiner was
born in 1S41 on the old homestead
on the Delaware river near Deposit.
He was married to Miss Martha Al
len when young man OF twenty
one and shortly after their marriage
they removed to Sherman where they
have resided for forty years.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
Government Goes After Dealers In
Bob Veal.

Government meat inspectors are at
work in this territory to put a stop to
traffic in bob veal.
Two men were arrested yesterday
by Deputy Marshal Erhardt at Look
out, Wayne county. for shipping meat
to New York city. They are w. j..
Flynn and l.. l.. Teefel. The COM
plants were made by H. s. Weber
and Robert M. Muelling. govern
ment agents.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
TEDDY IN TOWN.

New York, Feb. 22.-Theodore
Roosevelt, the man of the hour, ar
rived here this afternoon from
Cleveland, his train being three
hours late, owing to the storm.
When he alighted from the train he
was surrounded by number of
newspaper men who commenced to
quiz him about the presidency He
told them when the time arrived he
would tell them. An answer is ex-
pected to be forthcoming on Monday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
9th YEAR mo. 16
NNUAL MARTHA WASHINGTON SUPPER OF THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, H0NESDALE, ITS USUAL SUCCESS
400 Pounds of Turkey
WeeksDecoatons Of
People Attend and Neighboring

The annual Martha Washington
lner held on the day of her be-
-ed husbands birthday, will be
served in the Presbyterian chapel
Thursday evening, February %.
The Pastors Aid Society, Mrs. c.
Mills, president, and Young Wom-
s Auxiliary, Mrs. John Torrey
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

punches of green and purple grapes
hanging in clusters over the arbor
The balcony is also decorated with
grape vines and red and pink ramb-
ling roses. Flags also form a part
of the interior decoration and tend
to give the place a patriotic air.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
Buffalo, Boston, Scranton and Other
Cities in Its Grasp.

Buffalo, Feb. 22.-Two persons
met death in this city to-day as the
result of the severe storm. One was
killed on the railroad and another, a
woman, was found dead in a snow
bank.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Miss Gladys Boyd entertained her
Sunday school class at her home on
Spring street Tuesday evening. A
most pleasant evening was spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weinger OF
Binghamton, N. Y. are the guests OF
relatives In this place.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
PITrSBURG VISITED WITH TWO
FIRES.
One Occurred Last Night and An
other TO-day-LOss over $780,
900.
Especial to The Citizen.) }

Pittsburg, Feb. 22.-Two large
fires visited this city within IL
hours. Last night the Diamond
orging and Manufacturing Com
pany was destroyed. Thirty men
were employed when the fire broke
out and it was with difficulty that
their lives were saved.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Many valuable dies were destroyed
Loss stimated at 100000. The fire
men worked under great difficulty
owing to the storm. The wind was
blowing a 60-mile gale.
At l o'clock this morning the
Forst-Wolf company building, situat-
ed in the heart of the city, was de-
stroyed. At daylight the fire was
under control. Loss, $1,000.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Mrs. f. c. Mumford has charge of
the tables, while Misses Edith Swift
and Florence Brown have the over
seeing of the walters and Mattresses.
Dinners will be sent out from the
reading room and we understand
that severa! orders will be filled.
w. H. Lee, who for 20 years has
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

ed as second assistant foreman and
first assistant foreman, being elected
to these Offices September 2, 1856,
and March 6, 1861, respectively.
Mr.. Conger's record in office in
cluded the treasureship for two diff
ferent terms. The first time for one
year, being elected Sept. 5, 1855,
and the second time from September
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Congressman Ainey OF this dis
trio has been made a member OF the
census and claims committee. which
has charge OF about all claims but
pensions matter which come before
the House.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Someone has noticed that the ca
lendar this month calls for five
Thursdays. This is the first time that
has occurred since 1872 and no
month OF February will have fve
Thursdays in II again until 1910.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Boston, Feb. 22.-This city is COW
cred with ice. The rain of yesterday
turned into sleet and snow. Traffic
WAS delayed several hours on account
of the blizzard.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

Soranton-A heavy 50-mile gale is
blowing here to-day. The city ex-
!perienced a thunder storm last night
(which was followed by cold weather,
making walking very treacherous.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
BALTIMORE EXPERIENCES $780,
900 FIRE.
Warehouse of Baltimore 81 Obi
Railroad is Burned.
Especial to The Citizen.)

Especial 70 The Cltlzen.J
Baltimore, Feb. 22.-An explosion
caused by spontaneous combustion,
in the warehouse of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad at Mountclare, near
here, resulted in the complete de-
struction of the building. The loss
is heavy owing to a large quantity OF
supplies and machinery stored there
in, amounting to 100000. The
high wilma carried the flames to ad-
joining buildings.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

The present officers of Protection
Engine Company No. 3, are as fol-
lows: President, w w. Wood; vice
president, w. j. Ferber; secretary, F.
w. Schuerholz; treasurer. w. II.
Bader; foreman, w. B. Roadknight;
first assistant foreman, John Car
michael; second assistant foreman,
Harry Richards; trustees. H. A. Ting
ley, ]. II. Carroll, John Cautield.
Fire Chief, II. A. Oday; foreman OF
Hose, +. McMullen, Jr.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23
IN THE STORMS GRIP
HIGH WIND RECORD BROKEN.
Ninety-six Miles Per Hour Scored in
New York.
Especial to The Citizen.

VoVtVIdI 10 IHt NIIIHtH,J
New York, Feb. 22.-The highest
velocity of wind was recorded here
to-day when SO miles per hour was
scored. Signs were blown down and
windows broken.
One sign weighing 5000 pounds
fell and just missed striking a sur
face car.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-23

GOING TO HAVE A sALEp
II you are, have your bills printed
at The Citizen office. Extra touch,
durable paper used, and our printers
make neat, boldly displayed bill.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
DANES GEB BkgHfFEHs-

Mrs.. Margaret Kelly b described q
Boston's only woman contractor. Shi
has been IN the business more thai
seventeen years and has brought n
Eix children
Miss Flora Dunlap Is the 6rst woman
10 be elected q member Of the board 81
education at Des Moines. Ia. She haI
been engaged In settlement work foI
several pears
Bertha Kruse-SileSius, for man1
years q member OF the National Thea
ter company In Berlin. celebrated he
etghtieth birthday q few weeks ago d
the enjoyment Of perfect health.
Mr. Honora Mcpherson, who hai
been elected superintendent Of schools
at Denver. was for q number o. year
q teacher In the public schools. theE
served for seven years as the secretary
Of the superintendent Of schools and
recently has been engaged In club and
philanthrople work
Miss Frances Perkins OF New York
executive secretary Of the Consumers
league. has resigned to accept the posi-
ton OF executive secretary Of the com
mittee Of safety. succeeding Dr
Charles B. Keyes The committee wal
formed directly after the Triangle IRE
its chief aim being the protection Of
life and property against fire.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
Facts From France.

The sum Of 100000 francs is being
spent on the improvement OF Paris hos
pitfalls
In one street Of Paris. the Champs
Elysees, there have been during tina
past twelve months $50 accidents, Of
which thirty have proved fatal
From the state tax on games Of
chance. including the tax on the total
Eator, the machine which registers rac'
track bets, the French government re
ceives about $1.5OO.000 a year.
Experiments having demonstrated
that the new powders used In the
French navy we're no better than the
old ones. the battleships Of the third
battleship squadron and the first squad
ron recently received orders to pu
them ashore.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
New York's System"

New York simply couldn't exist with
out a police scandaL-Sehenectady On.
~ Union-Star.
The query Of an ancient Roman,
'TWho will watch the watchmenT has
become distressingly appropriate to
New York-Philadelphia Ledger.
The latest graft scandal In New
York city gives q stunning inference
as to the defiant power Of the criminal
classes when in league with the 20
Hee.-Pfttsburgh Dispatch
Many times the public has come To
believe that the police OF New York
were to a certain extent In partnership
with the people who make their living
by breaking the laws.-Boston AdVer-
tiser.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
Political ouips.

RemorseIess time has eliminated TIE
Iog cabin a. a presidential birthplace
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A man who's a candidate for soma
once can be nice even to bis poor -
lations.-NeT York Pres.
When q man makes politics bis pro
fesziOn be begins TO cultivate the hab-
Il Of sesing only one side OF q thing
Chicago Reeord- Herald
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
To the Point.

] asked Marie TO marry me.
Ny heart stopped beating then
She did not answer Yea" but. gee,
How quick she gIrgled. ''Whenf'
youngstown Telegram.
I asked Toinette to be my bride
did not hope 70 win her.
But she. dear girl straightway replied.
Fright now or after dinBerr'
-Johnstown Democrat
When I asked Maude TO be my wife
simply had not reckoned
T1at she would answer big as Life.
s'Surs Mike, In half a seeondT
Springfield CMass-) Union
when l proposed TO Annabelle
thought my speech would fetch her,
But ny romantic notions fell
When she replied. You betcherF'
Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-08-03
pO skOOtah Tina.

Dc gOod book say dar's q time 20 sleep. 9
time to eat an drink,
\ time to do what yo's about an . tims
20 stop an think.
time 20 dis. . time To- Dat but de
wuSsef time O. De yeah
II when de sksetah 'gin to bitO-an' d
skeetah time II heahI
dunno what De folks gwinO %, kazo he
gittin' wuss an Wuss.
H you md q place TO hide yo'self de
skestah's got dar fus'.
An be bites. an you lights. an you fuss.
an you cusG an you Sweah.
But de summRh time II skeetah time. an
de skeetah time II hsah
You CANT tell whar he comes from. an
you cain't tell whar be gwine
When 20 beats him on in front OF you he
bites you from benin.
An ef you tries to sleep he sings q regular
chime IN yo' eah.
Oh. q pesky time Is de time what Il when
de akeetah time IL heahl
-Puck