' YOUR FLOOR WITH A Bissell Garpet Sweeper $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.25, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. The Best Sweeper Made. SOLD BY Desmond St, Sayre. 322 8. Main 8t,, Athens. IF YOU WANT BOOKS OF ANY KIND All the late fiction. Mag- ssines, Dally and Sunday Tiffany's Music Store, ~ 282 Main Street, Athens, Pa. s The Valley Record Rn en All the news that's fit to print” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1906. The weather man is furnishing a ¥ Lenten services were held in the of Epiphany this morning, Mr. Sattler is engaged in taking inventory of the stock in his After the inventory Mr. er will decide whether he will in longer in Sayre or move to ak There wil be no meeting of the of Pocohontas this the meeting night having changed from Thursday to day. The next meeting will onday, March 5. t wrecking crew was called coal pockets this morning rack one of the large engines had been derailed at that , The denailment was caused ug nte WITH CARBOLIC ACID Former Sayre Machinist Found Dead ih Bed at a New Jersey Hotel The dead body of John J. Ma honey, a machinist, who worked ia the Lehigh Valley shops at this place, last summer, was found lying in bed in his room in a Jersey City hotel on Sunday night last. Death from every appearance was taken by Mahoney with suicidal intent, though what motive could have induced him to take his own life will perhaps never be known. Up to about six weeks ago Ma. honey worked in the Sayre shops, having - come to this place from Hornellsville. After he had secured work here he went to the Bradford house on Thomas avenue and ob. tained board. He was of a natur- ally quiet nature, well behaved, and did not make many acquaintances while in Sayre, Therefore but little could be ascertained of his personal history. He was about 33 years old, and stated while in Sayre that his home was in Susquehanna, this state About six weeks ago he went to Jersey City to work in the car shops at that place. Nothing mote was heard of him until yes- terday, when it was ascertained that he had been found dead in bed with an empty bottle which by his side. The acid had been purchased in Sayre, as the label on the bottle bore the name of a drug store which is~aow closed. As has been stated, no reason is assigned for Mahoney's rash act. His body has been sent to his home at Sus- quehanna. LOCAL MENTION Smoke Peer’s Straight Five, a fine fragrant cigar One of the chief charms of “Under Southern Skies” lies in the quaint costuming of the characters, The period in which the story is laid, is in the early 70's, and the diessing of the actors will be found, by those whose memories carry them back, to be faithful and acs curate in every respect. There were three dances in pros gress within a stone's throw of cach other in the business section of Sayre last night and all of the events were attended by fair-sized crowds. The Lenten season hav- iog begun, however, the young people will sow cease dancing and regain the sleep which they must have necessanly lost since the sea- son began four months ago. One of the handsomest scepes ever placed upon a stage is shown in “Under Southern Skies” in the first act setting. The scene repre- sents a southern country home, and is true’in every detail; as the models were made from photo- hs of a famous old southern Interest in the Sayre postoffice | when it was rumored on the streets | and in public places that George D. Bonfoey had been recommended | for the appointment by Congress- man Mial E. Lilley, and that the name of Mr. Bonfoey had been sent to the department at Washing- ton on Monday last. Later in the day the rumor was confirmed by Mr. Bonfocy, who stated that he had been recom- mended by Mr. Lilley but as=Jet had received no notice of his ap~ pointment to the position. If the appointment of Mr, Bon- foey is made in accordance with the recommendation of Mr. Lilley it will dispose of a question which has agitated the citizens of Sayre for the past ten months. Although the matter has gone no further than a mere recommendation, the opinion has been quite generale PERSONAL MENTION | Mr. G. R, Rockwell, employed | in H. Sattler's store in Towanda, is here assisting Mr. Sattler. ry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Croke of Owego speat Tuesday with R E. Hammond, Desmonc street, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Zimmer and daughter Nellie, of Newark Valley are spending a few days with friends and relatives in this place. tp M. H. Sawtelle, cashier of the National Bank of Sayre, res turned last evening from an &x- tended eastern and southern trip The Rev. Ira Hotailing, who has accepted the call to the Baptist church at this place, arrived in Sayre today. He was accompan- ied by Mrs Hotailing and it is ex- pected that his household goods will arrive here tomorrow. Mr Hotailing will conduct the prayer meeting at the church on tomor- row evening. GRANTED A PENSION Fred Ingraham, a machinist who at one time was employed in the Sayre shops, but who left here some time ago and went to Caton has been granted a pension of $17 per month, and will also receive about $400 back pay. The grant- ing of the pension was largely due to the efforts of Dr. Haines of this place, who rendered Mr. Ingraham great assistance in procurring rec- ords, etc. Mr. Ingraham has many friends in Sayre, particularly among the machinists, who will be pleased to lear of his good tor- NOT VERT POPULAR The ruling of priority of service on the D. S. & SC is not very popu lar among the employes. When men on equal footing are in the contest the rule works well, but men who have held’exalted posi: tions scek to secure the positions of a lower grade and thereby dis- place others, the rule presents an entirely different complexion. This is a condition, however, that con. fronts many men in the employ of the road and many complaints are being registered. 5 1. S. ALUMNI MEET The Sayre High School Almni association held a meeting at the high school hall last evening. A committee was appointed to pro- cure a speaker for a lecture to be given in the near future, the com of expressed in Sayre today that the i Mr. Boafocy will be Sayre’s next) Mr. Bonfoey is one of Sayre's He is 3 188g when he entered the employ | Later he was transferred to the di- | vision freight office, where he has | since been employed in a responsi: ble position. Since residing in Sayre he has been prominently identified with the interests of the Republican party and has gained a large circle of friends, all of whom will feel exceedingly gratified over his good fortune, and who will wish that his recommendation will be favorably considered by the postoffice department. Since the announcement Mr. Bonfocy has been busy receiving the congratulations of friends. LAYING OFF LERICH MEN There was a aveup among the members of the Lehigh Valley floating gang yesterday morning on the Wyoming division when fifteen men were laid off for am indefinite period. The reason for the suspension of the men isnot known and the Lehigh officials have thus far failed to give out any information on the subject. When the men reported yesterday morn ing they were informed that orders had been received from headquars ters to cut down the force and that in compliance therewith it would be necessary for fifteen of the gang tolay off. The orders affected carpentsrs, . masons and painters, and they are now only nineteen men left in the gang. This is the first time that the men which have composed this gang have ever been laid off at this season of the year. FOR POSTOFFIGE BUILDING Congressman Mial E. Lilley has introduced a bill in Congress which if passed will mean the erection of a new postoffice building at To- wanda. The bill provides for an appropriation of $18,000 for a site and. $52,000 for the building. The measure has been referred to the committeee on public buildings and grounds. A similar bill was intro- duced by Congressman Wright during his incumbency but it failed of passage. Towandians will wel. come the passage of the bill, how ever, as the citizens of that town belicve that the building is a necessity. WERE GIVEN BANQUET At the P.O. S of A hall last evening the ladiesof the L C B A. were given a banquet by their pres ident, Mrs. M. Shield’'s. It came to the ladies as a surprise. After the meeting Mrs. Shields invited them to the dining room, where refreshments were served. The ladies all made an ardent wish that Mrs. Shields would succeed herself in office for many terms, There were six initiations, and a delight ful time was had. DAMACE CASE SETTLED The Drugan versus Wiltse dam age case which was to have been tried before arbitrators at Athens | yesterday was amicably adjusted | by the parties before the case came | to trial. The terms of the settic | itis understood to be mutually race course last While Making a Test, Copper Vessel Exploded and Plumbers Took to Their Heels |ing, but as there were no fatalities {the facts in connection with the accident have just come to the sur y make interesting [rent On Monday night, just | after the shades of darkness had settled about the earth, four young men employed in a certain plumb- ling shop in Sayre, were engaged in (attempting to find a leak in a (small copper vessel. The leak was not visible to the eye and therefore a simple measure was res sorted to in order to ascertain its exact location. The vessel was partly filled with water and then placed on a gas heater. When the water came to a boiling point it was hoped that dry steam would escape from the invisible hole and then the plumbers would have no difficulty in making the necessary repairs. Water was procured and placed in the vessel and the latter was placed on the gas heater, and the plumbers awaited developments Presently the water began to boil but nothing developed to show that the vessel leaked. Finally one of the young men took hold of the vessel and attempted to remove il from the heater. In doing so he turned it on its side to such an extent that the water in the bottom came in contact with the now al most red hot sides of the vessel, Then there was something doing A short sharp report, followed by air, and the next instant the copper vessel was in undisputed possession of the room. One of the plnmbers jumped through an open window, another darted down cellar, another ducked under the work bench, and a black streak which was seen going through the back door i: said to have been made by the form of the fourth man, who has taken to the woods and hasn't been seen since Fortunately no one was injured, but those who are acquainted with the facts are enjoying a good laugh. ENTERTAINED THEIR FRIENDS The Ladies’ Society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi neers entertained their many friends in a most royal manner in Train. men's hall in the Talmadge build- ing last night. An excellent sup per was served from 6 to 9 and then the floor of the spacious hall was cleared of the tables and chairs and until 12 o'clock and old- fashioned dance was enjoyed by those present. Mr. and Mrs Charles Rolf of South River street, furnished the music, and those who participated in the dance declare that it has been many moons since they have so much enjoyed a simi lar event. The ladies who managed the event are deserving of particu- lar mention for the excellent man ner in which all the details were arranged and carried out. MAY SETTLE DIFFERENCES The tear of a strike in the coal regions on April 1, has caused a general depression in business for the past several months, but for the last few days the impression is gaining ground that the chances of a strike are exceedingly remote It is now believed that the differ ences between the miners and the operators will be satisfactorily ad justed BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY On acceunt of ill care Valley Record, Sess, Ba. soy be convinced. New goods arriving 205 Desmond Street, Our Assets January 1, 1008, Liabilities. . . No. of policies in force, 187,812. Dividends paid past year ... Disability paid past year ... Death, paid past year GILLESPIE'S Others Before You, have made independent fortunes by wisely chosen investments in real estate which can't run away. Why not you? It doesn't require milli ns to get hold of a little land, yet millions may accrue as the years roll around. We have some special inducements to offer buyers of real estate we'd like to lay before you May we have your name and address? FRED J. TAYLOR, BAYRE, PA. Wm. B. McDonald, D. D. S. All modern methods for the scien- tific performance of painless opera- tions on the mouth and teeth. 104 South Elmer Ave, OVER THE GLOBE STORE. LOOMISOPERAHOUSE ORCHESTRA Striotly Up-to-Date Musle farnished for Balls, Parties and all manner of Boe- ial Panctions, either public or private. Any number pleces desired will be fur ed. Call Valley Record for terns, I. L. BENJAMIN, Painter, Decorator and Paperhanger. First-class work done promptly at rea- sonable prices, Residence: —120 Spruce St., Athens, Pa. A.E.BAKER, Carpenter and Builder. 17 Pleasant St. Waverly, N. Y. A.]J.GREEN CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Plans and Estimates Furnishec 516 Stevenson Bt, Sayre, Pa. REAL ESTATE BARGAINS ! Large Farms, Good Build- Pe large, watered, Houscs Valley Phone i 11400000 os 4g - Gain of about 40,000 Boi year : $1,310,024 81 287,167 50 61,689 LJ | DRUG STORE SAYRE, PA, gives new life and lustre to old tables, chairs, furniture and picture frames. It issthe ideal finish for floors, interior wood work, bath rooms, sash and sills Thirteen colors 100 differ -75c a « juart can. ent uses All tho best - most widely advertised goods are always to be found at this store and at prices to please every purse, (pe BOLICH BRO'S | HARDWARE Desmond St Sayre {MP M. PROCAS, Greek American Confection and Candy Store. Nice special bw chocolate drops 12¢ pound, Nice fresh mixed candy 86 pound. Mako every day fresh candy, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda and Fruiis, 223 Desmond Street. TEEPE LPP F EL PPLE 4H FISH, FISH, Wa will have them every day during Leat. Also a good line of seat at popu- lar prices. S.J, BELLIS, Kiizabeth stroet, Valley Phone 60x. Bell Phone 138w Advertise in The Record. ~ SHOES James Smith, the Atl Athens Shoe Doctor, 004 Soath Main street, has just put fine lot of calf shoes and I date varietien. Prices all ea pairing continued in the usual mARRAR
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