GRAF nd NATIONAL BANK OF SAYRE. Capital $50,000.00 Surplus $12,000.00 I | We solicit your Banking busi- pews, sad will pay you three per sent. interest per annum for money left op Certificate of Deposit or Saviags Account. The department of savings is » special feature of this Bank, and all deposits, whether large or small, draw the same rate of interest. 2 N. N. SAWTELLE, TR SR IEE © “All the news that's fit to print” ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1906. ee —————— 'S OLDEST RESIDENT DEAD Miss Permelia Spring Expired This Morning st the Home of E. M. Thompson Miss Permelia Spring, Sayre's oldest resident, died this morning the home of E. M. Thompson, 0. 200 Spring street. Death was due to the infirmities of old age, the deceased having reached the ~ Miss Spring was born near the spot where she died, on November 15, 1811, and had spent her entire life in this vicinity, She was the daughter of Dr. Spring, who at one time was engaged in practice iu this region, and was the only ‘physician for miles around. She preferred a single Life and therefore "n:ver married For some years she had been a member of Mr. Thompson's household and was tenderly cared for by the family. He death removes a fine christian ‘character, and she was loved and respected by those who knew her. rs. Sarah C. Elmer, a cousin, is ‘Miss Spring's only surviving rela- tive. The funeral will be held Friday ‘afternoon from the house, the Rev. H. W, Crydenwise, pastor of the - Episcopal church of Waverly, of. ficiating. A —r—————— * DR. W. E. CRIFFIS T0 LECTURE HERE Under the auspices of the Alum «ni Association of Sayre William E Griffis, D. D., of Ithaca, N. Y. will leeture in the high school hall on the night of Friday, March 16. Dr, Griffis is an author widely known for his books on history, and he is an acknowledged authority on the ‘early history of this country, dnd seeks to arouse the interest of the geaple in the history of this valley subject of his lecture will be : 's Expedition,” and he lucid description of that which destroyed the & CO. St. and Park Ave., Waverly. OBSERVED ON A STREET CAR ES, there she stood shaking Y raia from her umbrella and pre pariog (0 board the car as it stopped ca the corper The gentleman In the geat just ia front of we ruse to his feet az the girl entered the car. walled a moment until she bad advanced with a Little Ly the window, and then sat down be- side her. A very close observer, had little programme was repeated that the girl's color was slightly accentuated but there were po close observers bat myself. or if there were they had oth- er things to inter- est them Weeks ago | hal first seen the tall young man with the thoughtful facs and big. melan choly blue eyes had noticed his absorption ia his morning paper until a certain streel was reached. had seen the corner scanned with eager eyes, had seen (hs look of disappointment come into their tlue depths If the car w ed past without stopping; had secu them light up with pleasure if a certain little fig ure was seen waiting, and was it any wonder that in my lon by d hea: there had crept this pew, sweel interes’ and a feeling of kinship with this young couple? It seemed to me this morolog that while he looked at her with adorn was a something in her manner that | had ne «r ‘een befor t look of shy, sweet submission, and Ler smile had more of tenderness ip it and less of defiance and mirth THERE = i SHE there eyes Her yell little re- pius and ine at rw hair restraint of always a» Leilious of the combs, seeted BUw WO Toguiie tention, and raised littls brown. utgloved hand to readjust = crispy curl just escaped from its fast ening, aud 1 caught the sparkie of 3 ring on the third finger that | was Sure had uever Leen there before The eyes of the youth followed the hand, then | caught the upturned glance of the girl and the mutual reddening of snd quick downward glance of at leas! one pair of eyes told me the story 1 had been waiting to learn, and | could bardly restrain the impulse to lay a hand on the shoulder of each and ex press in words the prayer that wenbup from my heart “God bless you, my children” and | fell a momentary pang of jealousy toward the father of this dear maiden, who was privileged to bold her in his arms and listen to her rweet confidences she one cheeks From my seat just behind them 1 could eatch occasional snatches of their jow-voiced conversation, heard her say something about going to the ends of the world with him, and saw his blue eyes shine down upon her half doubt- ful, wholly tender For some time following this, to me eveniful, morning, | looked for them lun salon, and something seemed 10 gO wrong with the 3 days which offered me no sight of their bright, bap py faces it so happened that morning at usual corner the girl boarded the car in company with a crowd of langhing, chatter ing companions and | heard them REACHED call her Florence, and learued, from their playful ralllery of ber and her unattended condition ob this partic ular occasion. that Tom was the name of the youthful hers and mine Well this fort to me and henceforth 1 had names for the objects of my growing affec- ine the UNTIL A CERTAIN STREET WAS hero, “ven ton Before many days passed LL was called frum the city by business and through a'l the months that elapsed before refurn | did not think of them aad to wonder if 1 would in any know augit of them in the future For weeks alter my re- turn | back and forth, never forgelling send inquiring As We passed old familiar ner or (Fase way rode io Car in eager search faorhimof the broad shoulders and mel ancholy eyes RAISED ONE TLE BROWN HAND morning looking diy of the window | beard the name of Fldrence spoken by 8 couple of girls in the seat behind me, and hoplag to learn something of the chbject of my many day dreams | ha'f turped s0 that 1 could hear thy which, of course, was not Intended fur my ears. “All's fair In Jove” Bows sver, I thought to myself, and surely tine while out of her marriage’ She was m i two moulhs ago to the sweetest fellow, | He's got the money. too. They just adore each other, and are so hajgv. | tell you Florence Is a lucky giri come along And | heard a litte en- vious sigh lehind me 50 the little romance had a happy ending, and | closed my eyes back agfinst the window aud tried to picture this cozy little home | conid ic fancy see her behind the coffee cups in a dainty morning dress that just matched the blue = (of her eyes: could see his reluctance at leaving her; and could see her ‘waving her band at him from the front door and proudly watch him 3% his broad shoul gers disappeared {own the street {, The weeks .. ilipped by, and ENCHD {though | did not forge! my young i frfeuds, other matters engaged my iattentfon, and 1 thought of them only occasionally apd them with i something of regret that they Lad | dropped from sight so completely Of late | had become much interest- ed in a cottage buliding on a preity corn® lot ln front of which the car i passed, and had speculated much as to Its fulure occupants At last the workmen hal finished, the rubbish was carried away, the lawn s=odded and everything seemed in readiness for the tome builders. Then one bright June morning | noticed that shades were hung. light draperies fluttering at the windows, some palms and a few potted plants were arranged on the wide cteps, giving the place already a home like look, while wicker chairs extend- ed mute invitation to make oneself comfortable, bul no one wad to be seen and my curiosity was still unsatigfed Would the laughter of childish volcea echo through the new rooms, and little fect patter up and down the walk and remp merrily on the lawn, or was the little cottage to be the home of some ciderly couple, who, lke myself were devold of the cheerihg companionship of youthful faces and gRy voices? 1 took care to seat myself for my bomeward ride that night on the side of the car which would be nearest the house, for | felt a strange almos: childish loterest In the newcomers and felt sure there would be some gigns of life about the place when | passed again Nor was | disappoint ed. for as the car turned (oto the sireet a block away | cwuid sce a wom- an in white run down the steps and stand expectantly at the foot of the terrace One glance znd | started tO my feet lnvoluntarily It was Flor ence, the same sweet-faced little girl who had charmed my old heart with Ber winsomeness Her eyes were danc- Ing ner cheeks Hushed with excitement and as sh walting to give Tom the first wel: cute the jooked embod! HER FLOR- now stool to Léw she Nery home the went of happiness But where was Tom?* I looked the car over frou NEVER woULD €nd 4, al COME though 1 knew without this that he was not there or h¢ would not have escaped my wateh- ing eyes. Of course he would come on s later car, tut 1 was sorry pot to sed the greeting, and 1 turned for a part ing glance at the little figure in whitas Just at that moment a slightly -bullt youth, with dark eyes and boyish face who had stepped to the platform as the car stopped, ran eagerly up the sleps “Oh would come “1 THOUGHT Youll tS eh Harry, 1 thought you never came the voice of the waiting girl, as she took a step for- ward to meet him. “Now come and eee the house And slipping a hand {nto his, In the little trusting fashion that was one of her many loving ways she led him along the walk. up the steps to the front door This sh~ opened, and with conscious pride drew pim after her across the threshold — Kansas City Star THE WAY TO DO IT. 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The Smithfield ham, of Virginia, i{§s the nearest approach to perfection {of anything mortal.—Nashville Ameri. can. { Paris Vegetable Porters. “The porters of the market place ia Paris carry, strapped on (heir backs, baskets full of garden produce. one sees 8 man with a load of that is bigger than himself. J FRANK E WOOD, Representative and "sdvertising matter may be | left at Gregg’s Racket Store, Waverly. | After 11 o'clock noon call the main office at Bayre, Valley ‘phone 138X, Mrs. Louise Snyder is visiting at | Towanda. Mrs. Thomas Smeaton of Clark street is ill Mrs. C. M. Weller is reported as somewhat better. Mrs. George Painton spent yes- terday at Elnura. Mrs. Charles Rogers went to Elmira yesterday. G. D. Genung and wife went to Binghamton this morning. sing visited Mrs. C. A. Neaves yes- terday. F. A. Bell and F. EE Hawkes went to Ithaca today to argue the water case. Attorney ED. Sebring has as his guest his father, whose home is in Newfield. Misses Nora and Nellie Kane re- turned to their home at Dushore this afternoon. Miss Marion Harding of Howard street has returned after visiting friends at Trumansburg. Three candidates took the second degree at the meeting of Manoca lodge, 1 O. O. F. last night. band died a short time ago, has just received $2,000 life insurance The application of Clarence Doty for a renewal of his license at the Wilawanna hotel has been refused by Judge Fanning The Berea class of the Baptist church will give a 15 cent supper All are invited to attend > scorched merchandise has shipped back to Ithaca. Luther T. Pearsall, a draftsman in the wheel foundry, left that con accept a similar position, Mrs. John Slawson of Mahopac, N.Y, is in Waverly, having been called here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. E. M. Weller. Mr. Mackey, advance agent and one of the owners of the Murrry & Mackey Stock Cq., which is to show here next week, was in town today. The "Princess Beggar” company was delayed in the Erie yards about two hours this morning. They were on the way from Ithaca to Corning. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Fish have gone to Calilornia. Mr. Fish was formerly the local representative of California. Will Personius, Kirk Morgan; G. M. Legg and A. H. Quick of the local camp of the Sons of Vet IKELALL | Waverly—Eric train No. 7 was | wrecked this morning within the icity limits of Binghamton. The locomotive and baggage and mail cars went down a bank about ten feet high. Engineer Mason, whose home is in Hornellsvillé, was in- jured, and the firemen had both arms broken. The mail clerks | were shaken up but not seriously injured. The train was not running ‘over 20 miles an hour and the {track is straight at the point where ithe accident occurred. It is ‘thought the wreck was due toa {broken rail. The track crosses | Liberty street at the point where the accident occurred and is about | 10 tect above the street and it was {down this bank that the train | plunged. ——— A —— NEW VILLAGE OFFICER Waverly—The common council {of South Waverly met at the lock- (up last evening and appointed the | following officers: Treasurer, G. | W. Edmiston ; street commission- |er, Alonzo Comstock ; chief of po- | lice, Patrick Regan; special police- | men, Edward Raup, John Storms, | AJ. Golden, Alfred VanAtta, i BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY On account of ill health of (owner, a long established mercan- Itile business in this valley 1s | offered for quick sale at go per | cent of stock inventory. Address | inquiries to Business Opportunity, | care Valley Record, Sayre, Pa. | 203f Advertised Letters The following is a list of the advertis- ed letters remaining in the Sayre post {office for the week ending Mar. 5, 1908, MEN, Mike Ahearn, Dana Blair, Orin P. Evans, Chas. Gostin, Mart Hoose, Wil- liam Kinney, Wu. H. Melville, J, V, Jamgs Ward. WOMEN, Miss Bertha Bennett, Mrs. Grace | Boyle, Mrs, James Colema~, Nydia Cole- fman, Mrs. Geo. C. Page, (2), Miss Glad. nis Williams. If not callygl for within two weeks { they will be forwarded to the dead let- | ter office, Ask for advertised letters, giving date, and bring one cent to pay | for advertising. Mar. 5, 1906, J. N. Weaver, P. M. LOOMIS OPERA HOUSE One Solid Week Com- mencing MONDAY, MARCH 12 The Always Welcome MURRAY & MACKEY Big Comedy Company. Presenting J. M. Donavin and Flor- ence J. Murray And a carefully sclected acting company. 5—Big Vaudeville Acts—3 Monday evening—‘Beware of Men’ Matinces—Thursday and Friday. Prices—10, 20 and 30c. For Monday evening a limited ets will be sold, providing same are purchased belore 5 p. m. Mon. day. Reserve seat sale opens Friday. Situation Wanted Widow wishes position as housckeep er. loquire at Stevenson 8t. 247-6 Will be played. an entertainment. clear and distinct. Established 1860. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, Matinee and Night Chas. K. Champlin AND HIS Big Stock Company 25—PEOPLE—25 AND Matinee—"A Wife's Deception.” Night — “The Belle of Richmond." All New Scenery, Beautiful Elec- trical Effects and Suberb Costumes Prices— Matinee, Nights, 10, 20 and 30c. LAWS & WINLACK, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. TRANSACTED. LAWS' BUILDING, 219 DESMOND S8T., Valley Phone 180-A. Sayre. HILL & BEIBACH care Best of Everything Lockhart St. Sayre. G. J. Kitch, SAYRE'S LEADING DRAYMAN. Especial care and prompt at. tention given to moving of Pianos, Household Goods, Safes | R. H. DRISLANE, Contractor and Builder Plans and Estimates Furnished. ' 103 Lincoln St. Sayre, Pa. All 128 Desmond St, Sayre. AGENTS WANTED. Everywhere to sell teas, coflees, sploes, such as watches ri wrist bracelets, guns, stick plas, dolls, ete. These prizes come extraand do not include your regular commission. Men and women are making a good In- come off our plan. Write today for full information to the SAYRE SPECIALTY WORKS, Box 115, Sayre, Pa. —Wanted, Lost, word e, joent a . insertion thereafter. ess than 25 cents. free to paid in advance Wanted. Dreasmaking done at your home. For For Rent House to rent, Athens, Pa, corner of Apply to 8, 255.8¢ Inquire at the house or of B, L Laurr, 228 Main St,, shoe shop. 253-0* The Dr. Judson property on North strest, Athens, Pa. Apply to W. Howard Allen, Farmers National Bank, Athens, 3 210-1 Double brick store, suitable for a gro- cery or grocery and meat market, cor- ner of Hugh street and Pennsylvania avenue, Athens, Pa. Will be fitted up to suit the renter, new and in first-class order. James 8S, Parks, Athens, 253-8% A suit of rooms far light housekeeping on the second floor in Shaw's block, Ath- ens, Pa. All the modern improvements, W. H. Shaw. 258-1m Two offices for rent in the Maney & Page block. net Third floor of the Glaser block. Kleo- tric light, bath room and all modern im- provements. Enquire at Glaser's Loan office, Lockhart street, 176t For Sale. Five piece parlor suit. Inquire 444 Pennsylvania avenoe, Waverly, 254-0t® Residence lot on North Wilbur avenue, Inquire 513 Stevenson street. 254-12* Houses for sale in Waverly, centrally located, from $1,000 up. Lots $430 up. Inquire of A. G. DuBols, 438 wayny St, Waverly, N.Y. 251-12¢* For Sale or Rent House, barn and 12 acres of land in Lockwood. Enquird ofD.C. H m, Lockwood, or owner, A. V. C, Vall, Itha- ca. 2154-8* The Robinson house, eormer Main and Ferry streets, Athens, Pa. Possesion at once. J.T. Corbin, Athens. ni-¢ Notice. Nant sda tnscried b) persoua nat hays ing » ledger account with The Record hs bib Kid Sou when ordered printed. erans, went to Halsey Valley last] night and initiated five new mem- | bers into the camp at that place, They returned to Waverly just as| | the streaks of dawn were showing | {over the horizon, but report a “mighty fine” time. | GREGG'SRACKET STORE WAVERLY. Dairy Pans and Pails | ORDERED T0 LEAVE | Biggest assortment in the valley, and priced low at the ‘very time of year when most in demand. We have a well Waverly—A stranger strolled | ato ron Tat Satan anemoon | €arNEd reputation for handling only the best grades of tin- and soon acquired such a large Ware at no higher prices than usually asked for the cheap, jag that it bothered him to carry | flimsy kinds. it. Chief Brooks took him in tow | SPECIAL---All 50c Tams for 25c. 75c and $1.00 Wrap- and he rested in the lockup until | he had sobercd up, when he was . pers for 50c. advised by the justice to shake the dust of Waverly from his fect, which fie accordingly did. | Gre g g : S Racket 3 a Subscribe for The Record.
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