S, 229 OF SAYRE. " Qapital - $50,000.00 $12,000.00 special featare of this Bank, and all deposits, whether large or small, draw the same rate of interest, HN. N. SAWTELLE, Cashier, W. T. CAREY, Editor. $3.00 per year; 25 cents rates reasonable, and made DIVINE SARAH PROTESTS. Appeals to French Ambassador Fer Protection Against Trust WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 - Through her managers, Sam. 8. and Lee Shu bert. Sarah Beruhardt, the actress whe is on a farewell tour of this country, has appealed to Mr. Jusserand, the French ambassador, to prutest against what she terms a discrimination of the 80 called theatrical syndicate ugalust her as a citizen of France Charles W. Striue general represent ative of Mme Bernhardt, who came to this city from New York for the pur pose, has bad a conference with the ambassador. He represented that col tress because of the opposition of her managers to the so called syndicate that the alleged discrimination barring Ler from theaters in Texas and lLouisisge oot only affected her, but a large number of French people iu New Orleans Mr Jusserand was asked to voice a protest at the John Doe proceedings now being brought agalust the so called syndicate lu New York Ly District At toruey Jerse Mr Strine alleged that the actress was orginally booked in syndicate theaters, Lut that the latter recently withdrew those bookings, and Ainbassador Jussernnd asked for a complete record of the case and stated that Le will then review the matter with au view to possible instructious 10 the French cousul in New York to take dtent. English Auto Scouts The British Automobile association FRANK E. WOOD, Representative News and advertising matter may be left at Gregg's Racket Store, Waverly. After 12 o'clock noou call the main office at Sayre, Valley ‘phone 142A. 1906 Diaries at Strong's. Leo Getliin of Corning is in town today. James Orcutt of Chemung was in town today -— New Year's Post Cards at Strongs. Joseph Freedman is in Nichols today on business. m—— Try Strong's Congh Syrup. Mrs. C. T. Hull of Athens was calling on E. J. Neaves this after- noon. The K. of C. will give a dance in their lodge rooms New Year's night. W. H. Denslow of Waverly street went to Wellsburg today on business. E. C. French and wife left last evening for Moravia and Dryden, for a few days’ visit. Judge E.N. Dawson, the local representative of the Sayre Times, has returned from New York. Miss Minnie Freedman, together with her cousin, Jennie Freedman, went to Meshoppen last evening. Mrs. E. Barton Hall and son, accompanied by her nurse, Miss True Johnson, left for Elmira last night. Miss Clara Lewis, who has been visiting friends in town, returned to her home in Binghamton yes- terday. Thad A. Sager, who has been spending a few days in town, re- turned to his home in Sufferin last evening. Miss Helen Morgan, who has maintains a corps of “scouts” ou the police traps jncideutally “All the news that’s fit to print" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2%, 1 going Many others of peed Best Hogs in France. In France the best breed of hogs 8 io 15 to 1% months A prize pig weighed at corresponding been visiting her parents on Lin- to New York last evening. Mrs. Wade Everett, Floreace strect, gave a party last evening in Lawlor of Plainfield, N. J. W. H. Freedman of New York who has been visiting his parents on Park place, went to Wyalusing last evening to visit his brother, Jay Freedman Miss Alberta Poole of North Chemung street and Miss Mattie Lum of Waverly strect went to Tioga Center today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nicholas Schoon- over. Night Officer Corcoran received a very fine oak chair as a Christ. mas present. The donors were Justice Charles Hoagland, Chief C. E. Brooks and Night Officer C. E. Gridley. A show window in Waverly 5 SOMEWHAT NISLEADINC Waverly—Many people becgme interested when they sce an old cavalry sabre in a window on Broad street with a card attached, on which is wntten “This sword used by Gen. George Washington at the battle of Valley Forge” Some express doubt about the ver- acity of the statement, but when the presence of a knot of express twine that is fastened between the words “sword” and “used” is called to their attention their doubts im- mediately cease. STORE BURCLARZED Waverly—When W. E. Sim- mon’s store at ‘Newark Valley was opened Wednesday morning it was found to have been burglarized. Some tools had been stolen ata mill, and these were used in gain- ing an entrance. About 30 razors and a stag handled hunting knife were stolen. It is thought that the deed was done by hoboes. Most of the raz- ors were marked Cattaragus Cut- lery Co. and some of them Case MRS. MATILDA BROOKS The remains of Mrs. Matilda Brooks were brought to Waverly last evening from New York city. The funeral service took place this morning at 10 o'clock at the resi- dence of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Moore on Park avenue. The Rev. Peter Ross conducted the service, and burial was made at Forest Home cemetery. NELLIE R. HANNON Waverly—Miss Nellie R. Han- non died last night at 10 o'clock at her home on Warren street, South Waverly. She is survived by her father John Hannon, a brother, John Hannon, Jr, and a sister Alice. The funeral will take place next Saturday morning at g o'clock from St. John's church, South Waverly. CAYUT HOSE BANOUET Waverly—The Cayuta Hose company held a meeting last even- ing to make final preparations for the banquet and housewarming to be held at their new rooms on the east side New Year's evening. It is expected that about 150 will be present. EE — GAVE STAG PARTY L. C. Atwater gave a stag party last evening at his home on Park place. About forty of his friends were present and played pedro, after which a luncheon was served. This is the second of a series of stag parties given by Mr. Atwater, Baner’s Laxyne Quinine Tableta! BAR “BIDS” AND “OFFERS"™ Chicago Board of Trade Oust Brokers From Thelr Building CHICAGO, Dec. 25 The board of trade fruwnel upon the trading in “bide” and “offers,” which have been adopted as substitutes for “puts” and “calls” since those privileges were abo! ished. The trading in “bids” and “of fers” hiN been conducted in the swok- ing room of the board of trade bLulld iug after the close of the regular mar ket When a crowd of brokers attempted to aniter the room they found their way barred by a number of ushers, who io formed them that the real estate com wittee of the board bad decided that there will be no wore trading iu “bids” and “offers” In the board of trade building A Iarge crowd of brokers immediately went to the rear of the building, where the trade was begun in sud around the rear door on the first Boor The ushers again compelled thew) to move and Bonally the deglers in “bids” snd “offers” hastened across the street and rented a vacant rvotn on la Salle street, within a few minutes walk of the board of trade bufldiug where they resumed thelr trading President Jackson of the board of trade said: “We simply deemed it ad visable to discontinue the trading lo this building unt] action Las been tak eu by the courts defining bids’ and ‘offers.’ The action taken does not wean that the board has definitely de cided to abandon the trading” Bullets and Ballooms. In the course of au Interview with » representative of the Paris Matin M. Julliot, the engineer of M. Lebaudy's balloon, declared that a balloon could scarcely be injured by rifie fire. Twq aundred bullets through the silk would only slightly diminish the balloon's powers of ascension. while ils exceed ingly mobile properties would remaer the possibility of disablement by sbell fire exceedingly problematical. Bul should it be seriously rent the aero nauts would probably be able to reach friendly territory in safety before tha final collapse. Farmer's Invention. A Canadian farmer has rigged up a povel device Lo keep his cows out of the coru. A framework of light poles is strapped over the cow's nose, muzzle fashion, aud studded with large nalls. When the cow tries to get through the fence the palls catch against the barbs and effectually keep her out of the grain The device has been widely copied by the farmers in that section of Canada where the fences are at best but poor, and travelers can see scores of cattle carry- ing these novel headgears, often with birds roosting on them. Little Duties. You picture to yourself the beaut) of bravery and steadfastness You let your imagination wander in delight over the memory of martyrs wha have died for truth. And them some little, wretched, disagreeable duly comes, which Is your martyrdom, the lamp for your oll; aud If you will not do it, how your ofl is spliled! How flat and usilluminated your sentiment about the martyr runs over your self. indulgence. —Detroit Free Press. Same Trouble Here. The American in England affords mat. ter for much perplexity and astonish. ment to his Euglish kinsmen. One of them was being shown an old church wherein hundreds of people were buried. “A great many people sleep beneath this roof,” sald the guide, Indicating the in. scription-covered floor with a sweep of bis hand. "So?" sald the American; “same WAY over ib our country. Why or? Oyster’'s Growth, the heau of a fair-sized pin at the end of a fortuight, and at three months about equal to a split pea. market. Oysters live to the age of from 12 to 15 years. According to ons paturalist, these bivalves feed on mor ifs It shows prosperity. Try it. THURSDAY, DEC. 28. The Famous AND ILLUSTRATED SONGS PRICES Matinee at 2:30 the ’ tion and Candy Store. Nice Special Fresh Mixed candy, 8 pounds Nice Fresh Mixed Chocolaes 21bs .... Made Every Day Waverly, N. Y. L. B. DENISON, M. D. Office, Rooms 2 and 4 Talmadge Building, Elmer Ave. Valley Phone at office and residence.
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