But arises from mechanical de- in the construction of the tf or its controlling muscies : ‘ef in such cases can only be bad through application of suit 5 made to correct: 3 defects. | make a special stady of ey t testiog in all | ita branches and can assure a per feet correction wherever itexis » 1 Do Not Use Drops | make use of the latest and most tioa and mascles, 1 Recommend Glasses The only THE NATIONAL BANK OF SAYRE. Capital - $50,000.00 Surplus - $12,000.00 We solicit your Banking busi peas, and will pay you three per cent. interest per annum for money left on Certificate of Deposit or Savings Account. The department of savings is a special feature of this Bank, and all deposits, whether large or small, draw the same rate of interest. B. HN. SAWTELLE, Cashier. The Valley Record A J. HL. MURRELLE, Publisher. Ww. T CAREY. Editor Published every afternoon except San- ‘day at Marrelle’s Printing Office, Sayre, Bubscription, $3.00 per year; 25 cents month. pet rates reasonable, and made known on Application. Butered as second-class matter e May 1905, at the postoffice at Sayre, Pa. 30,19 the Act of Congress of March §, 187%. “All the news that’s fit to print" SATURDAY PEORU ARY 1. 1908 COMMUTER TESTS MRS. COMMUTER. “A queer thing happened tral this morning,” sald the of 10 bis wife. “i am going situation to you and think of it “At Caldwell two men began to a * Bue on tae general cu $3 of Lu MAR nature One was a pessimist other an optimist The optimist d most of the talking * “The average wan. said be is Lo est. 1 will prove it to you right There are at least 56 meu in and pot one of them | venture to sa) will claim anything that does not be long to him.’ “The cynic admitted ihdeed, a pretty t Bu advise you 10 gu sh he sald U0 you prupose to test them * “This way. said have In my pocket a scarfpio have never worn. | only bought | yesterday and am takiug it to-day to give it to my wife's a3 8 birthday present. Now, | am wil ing to give the impression that | found it in this car. If anybody Ive enough 10 claim it as bis it’ “The cynic agreed tions and the porter was called * “Will you ascertain saul timist, ‘if anybody in car bas los! anythiog recently” “The porter walked up and alsle and bawled out at the voice: ‘Lost propertly property found. Who tu? This gentleman has iL “Everybody looked through thei pockets and several persons claimed to Pe poorer than when they left home Three Bad lost mosey, one a walch charm, somebody else a bunch of keys and soother a sigue! ring Preseally a man sitting near the »{ the car jumped up and said * ‘By George! | have lost a scarfpin “What kind of a pin was It the optimist * It was an opal set in a gold band of Egyptian workmanship was the reply. maha ootim ontim ist ol bie vIBmu.- to pul Lhe see What you ssedne BOW th ar that they were I'd How decent lo Iw tindst I that | the of to town nephew has ne 0 hose the Op down top of his found-—lios does It the belong middle pearly re ——————————————— — this itY asked the it is, the pin. “The optimist was disheartened. He bad Jost a valuable pin acd his faith in the honesty of mankind at the sams time, and the double blow was enough to floor him. The cynic, although se- cretly delighted, was puzzied Of course,’ sald he, Jou can't squeal. You've agreed (0 lel the fel- low keep the pin and you're bound in honor to do, but [I'd demand an ex- planation if I were you. The circum stances are really remarkable and that much Is due you' optimist sald the man, and be took went back and sat down beside the man who had filched his pin Sir,” sald the optimist. ‘there is no need for me to tell you that you are infernal rascal You know that as! well as 1 do You are aware that that pin does not belong to you What 1 to know I= how you were able 10 describe it 80 accurately Then the optimist proceeded 10 re- late bis previous conversation with the cynic. The young man listened with keen appreciation. He did not get mad ! * ‘Sir,’ he =ald when it came his time to talk ‘perhaps | am not such a villain as you hink. | could describe! his pin because it belonged to me 1! lost it five years ago I have been look- | ing for it ever since. | knew that | should find it some time. In all these years whenever | heard of a man find- ing anything | have butted in with a description of that pin, hoping that be might have It. | have been particular ly auxious to get it in the last two vears | am married now and | want to get the opal set in a ring for my! wife. | thank you for returning It to | we.’ The optimist nol convioced i an would like listeged, but he was | understand the sit- uation,” he said, but 1 still think you are a rascal. lo my opiuton you have | uo right to that pin. | bought it yes | terday Io good faith, and | consider! that it belongs to me’ | “Finally they submitted the question | to the rest of the men in car. Opinion | was diveded Some thought the young man entitied to the pin, others that] IMogenes had the best claim to it | I am surprised,” put in the com. | uuters wife “that there should be any | ent. Of course it belonged to of the HRagree ws Diogenes The ethics ote] as a pikes cept at ig Cale as plain man Thanks said the commuter That was lhe point | wanted jour opinion! on" There was a brief silence the commuter Pre sently wife looked at her hus | ands Nuslhed face, at his wilted collar | anid the tle Why hie asks beneath where did you get I never in a gold You don't mean to say Yes,” said the commuter I | wanted the opal for you, vou think | have no right to 1 — Oh sald the comn that's different.” —N Y that pin? saw It before An| pal set band well upon | word! do | but since | uter's wife | Press MEAN TRICK ON SICK BOY. The Soulless Doctor Fixed Matters | Sc the Sufferer Had to Go to School Mark Twain, on bh birthplace, Hannibal choo! children a Ulrue shouiboy This boy Liv 5 asl Me stor bout a said ‘awoke His groans The do haste ald the doct m "A pain in Any palin in the he Yes sir i= the right hand stiff” A littje How ab one alarmed was seot hil ‘or ‘or and came post Well ir As he it Tt i entered what! is the ’ he 1d thd the buy ad? my side wat the right foot That's stiff “The doctor nother Well mt youll t Monday lay LOO winked at the boy's he said abe 1 80 you re pretty sick » school on Let Ia Safir and’ Is to-day Sa n & vexed tone fay.’ Half an hour later that boy declared himself healed and got up Then they sacked him off to school, for it was Friday after all” me s to-day urday” sald the hoy I thought it was Fri Large Solid “Regular $3.50 at $1.98, Oak Rockers Reg GRAF & CO. a FRANK E WOOD, Representative News and ‘advertis ng matter may be left at Gregg's Racket Store, Waverly. After 12 o'clock noon call the main office at Sayre, Valley phone 118X Valentines at Strong's L C. Bagley and wife returned to Sesquenanga today. — - V aleatine post cards at Strong's ——— Miss Anna Smeaton is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis, A ——— Presiding Elder Dresser 1s able to be out again after hus fall. ————— me Miss Julia Nichols Teturned to her home at Cincinnatus yesterday O. F. B2nson and wife went to Philadelphia this morning to visit their son Miss Mary E Mott is visiting her mother, Mrs Waverly street rena A lasurance company has been clos Th at their hall last evening sized crowd attended, and report a very erjoyable time - A of C. euchre party last night large number attended the K Af- light refreshments A — is at the hospital of of Pennsvlvania in H S Gregg the University Philadelphia where he will receive treatment for his cyesight —— — Percy Hemus, the noted baritone, of New York city, will give a song | by C. Horace | A. hall, Tickets 225-5t recital accompanied Kinney at the Y. M SOc at A B. Higbee's. I — SUES HUSBAND FOR SEPARATION monial Vows on Grounds of Cruel Treatment Waverly—A great deal of com-| lan article that appeared in an out {of town paper r last evening, stating | that an action for separation had been commenced against Charles I.. Albertson by his wife, Addie M The complaint charges cruel] treatment, and sets up that the de | fer dant has made frequent threats | kill her. The complaint was Albertson Jeussday to | Binghamton attorney, who is con | ducting the proceeding for Mrs | The defendant was for merly a prominent official in the | Albertson. He began as patrolman and He ac | force and retired some time ago on a pension, which is said to amount to $1,750 a year The action 1s the culmination of a family trouble, have been fre- long period of of which ques tly heard. Mrs. Albertson claims that she was obliged to flee from the house on Jan. 31, and that she has been living with Waverly friends since that time Mr. Albertson stated this morn- ing that the charges against him were without foundation, but aside from that he refused to dis cuss the matter. rumors PLANNING FOR GYMNASIUM Waverly—The boys of the South Waverly high school are preparing a gymnasium in that institution. They expect to thor oughly equip it and to do-so a| to install given. Try an 3d in The Record. flannelette and laces NOVELTIES Manicure sets, comb and brush sets, glove boxes, collar and cuff boxes, handkerchief 40 per cent reduction on ladies muslin underwear. TO0K DEPOSITIONS Waverly—D positions were tuk E«q, in the matter of the At- T a license in South Waverly torneys Charles Yocum and L. while |] F. Shoemaker looked after the case for the remonstrants After the evidence had been tak- of Clarence Doty came up of violations ¢f the liquor law, the remonstrants scck to prevent a renewal of his license at the Wil | argued this afternoon and the Pow- ers case will come before the ALLOWED T0 GO Waverly—A young man was intoxication, but as it was his first | offense he was allowed to goon a suspended sentence HOSPITAL NOTES Mrs C. FE Olive | street, Sayre, was admitted this af- Knapp of terncon Anson Wright of Athens James Quinn and Thomas Fitzgerald of LOCAL MENTION Smoke Peer's Straight fine fragrant cigar rn cep A Five, a A company which will drill a test gas well at Tioga Center. Recently a similar well has been drilled at VanEtten and the derrick used at that place has been taken to Tioga Center has been formed The Infinite in Man The infinity of cternal life is ele- mental lo us is now stirring i's wings, and measuring its vision against the infinite space of our Father's life One who photographed two young brown eagles In their nest sald a Je markable peculiarity of their eyes was that they never reemed to be looking at pear objects but always seemed '0 be searching the open heavens ot course; that was their home. In a few weeks they would be up there What could they do if thelr eyes had not been trained to its boundless spaces? Children of the sky, their eye, from the moment It opened on the light, began the practice of sky-vision. | are here and now practicing our vision and taking Initial sights into the in- Gnitudes which encompiss us. —James H. Eoob.D. D. ice at the following low rates: Gold crowns, 22k, 30 g to 3 D. Bridge work, per tooth, $1. Gold fillings, $1 up. Amalgam or silver fillings, 50c to 75c. Cement fillings, 50c. Extraction, 25c. Plates, $5.00 to $8.00. The gold I use is prepared Feb. 3, and for CASH only. i ' by J. M. Ney, one of the oldest and most experienced DR. ]. 106 CENTER STREET. W. MURRELLE, ATHENS, PA. MEAT AND FISH When you want it the fish at popular prices, call onS. J. Bellis, 7 Elizabeth street. Phone ordess reccive prompt attention. Valley Phone 66x. Bell Phone 138w LOOMISOPERAHOUSE ORCHESTRA Strictly Up-to-Date Musle furnished for Balls, Parties and all manner of Soe ial Functions, either public or private, Any number pieces desired will be fur- nisbed. Call Valley Record for terms, ete. LEHIGH AND SCRANTON COAL At the Lowest Possible Prices. Orders can be left at West Sayre Dru Store, both phones; or at the Erie stree yards at Sayre, Valloy Phone 237m. COLEMAN HASSLER, a. . ren Lost Saturday on street car between Ath- ens and Hayden's corners, a dark fox mnfl. Finder will be liberally rewarded | by leaving at 114 Chestaut street, West | Sayre. n 24-8 best meat and whi in engra 6th P. R. Cg Rebellion Toe." AGENTS WANTED. Everywhere to sell teas, coffees, sploes, extracts, baking powders and fine soaps, premiums with all orders, such as lace curtains, dishes, ete. A good chance for Advertise in The Record, boys and girls to make money after school hours. We also give prizes to circ WANT ADS such as watches —g timekeepers, | aN —Wanted, rings, wrist bracelets, guns, stick pins, Sale, eta, § cent a Gc a, aod or dolls, etc, These prizes come extra and | fOr first three times, } cent a word each So. Sod include your regular commission. rtion thereafter. Nome taken for and women are making a good in- | lees than 15 cents. Situations ho ya pr our plan. Write today for full | free to pald in advance subscribers. information to the SAYRE SPECIALTY | | Wanted. WORKS, Box 115, Sayre, Pa. Dressmaking done at your home. For THE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT sicthyerichar ipani, at 116 oe pital place, Sayre. 8 year's cxperience, AGENCY. | Girl wanted for general housework. Situation Wanted | No washing, ironing or baking.. Good | wages, 345 Broad street. 228.6¢ First-class stenographer wants posi- | tion at once, best of reference far {nished. Apply Valley Empfoyment Agency. Office hours ® tol. Room 1, | Talmadge Building. If you are a contractor and want men | | we can furnish you with from 1 to 100 | Ren fal y ‘ou will give us a few days noticed. | Por t | Call or write, VALLEY EMPLOYMENT | Four rooms over Wilber's li | AGENCY, Room 1, Talmadge Bldg. Sayre Suitable for office Jurpasss. sonable. Inquire of B. A. Wilber, Two offices for rent in the | Page block. For Sale or Rent The Robinson house, corner Maln aad Ferry streets, Athens, Pa. Posgesion st once, J.T. Corbin, Athens. n1-¢ uor store t rea 295¢ Notice. Maney & Want ads inserted BY Dergang not hav- | ee _— ne ing a ledger account with The Record pur Sale Cheap—House on MeDuffee «| street, West Sayre. Inquire of We positively cannot charge want ada | fall at National Bank apr er jadiacriminpely —the expense of bool and collecting is entirely out ot Six room house, }. Hoover street, Ge ES — gee to the smount Involved ln Sayre. Inquire at PF. transaction. | Athens, Pa, Two furnished rooms { only, in a central quire at Valley Record
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