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VILLAGE, HAMLET, FARM.
A Week's Doings in Rural
Wayne.
Interesting Items Picked Up by Our
Staff of Wide-Awake Correspondents
MIIjAXVILLK.
May 5Ui. Mrs. Hcnrv Stadler, of
Narrowsburg, -and Miss May Skinner, of
Callicoon, were recent guests of Mrs. A.
Baird.
Mr. and .Mrs. .John I'ulis and sums,
Mcrlyn and Gordon, are visiting Mrs.
Helen Skinner.
Miss Jennie Poison left for Deposit,
N. Y., laet Sunday, sifter Hpending some
time with her brother, James Dolson.
Charles Kutvpel and bride, of Hones
dale, I'a., are guests at the home of
George Hrucher.
H. It. Heegle spent sonic time in New
York last week.
William I'ulis has gone to Syracuse,
N. Y., to work at carpentering.
Mrs. Smith, who spent the winter with
Mrs. Heaeh, went to liinghamtnu on
Thursday last.
The funeral of Lester l.ovelass was
held from his late residence on Sunday,
'iti-v. J. M. t'oleman ollieiating. .Mr.
l.ovelass was a citizen who could ill he
spaii-d, and his family have the sincere
syuipathv of the community.
tu vmx.
May till. The severe snow, ice and
thunderstorm of last week caused nearly
all of the farmers in this section to buy
hay, fearing thev would not have enough
to carry them through another cold
storm ; the drought of last summer and
fall, and the present late cold spring
having exhausted nearly all of that com
modity in this section.
Lightning struck several telephone
poles near Waymart, dining the storm
last week.
Those who ue lime are busy drawing
it from Waymart this week.
Hon! has been received that Charles
Stone was buried at Hornell, N. Y., on
Sunday last. He was a son of the late
Ira 1!. Stone, of this county. He was
twice married and nad one daughter by
his lirst wife. A few months ago he was
married to Miss Maude (Jaylord, who
has many friends throughout the county.
Perry Sanders has lented his farm to
Burton Hutching.
Mrs. Lydia Norton and Miss Ida Lee
were recent guests of Honesdale friends.
Mrs. Frank Yanderberg, of Hazeltou,
is spending a few days with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Drake.
K. 15. Haddon is erecting a very com
modious hog house.
Messrs. Ilert and Orson Lillie are put
ting in their spare time using their wood
saw and gasoline engine, cutting wood
for their neighbors.
Itecently, while ploughing on the farm
of Mr. McMullen, V. J. Varcoe uncov
ered a bayonet of a pattern of those used
during the civil war. How it came there
is a matter for conjecture
Miss Fannie Yarcoe, Mr. and Mrs.
George Curtis, and Mrs. W. H. Kudo at
tended the Pomona Grange, recently
held at Orson.
Asher Neele has purchased a now
Horse.
Shirley (iaylord, of Pleasant Mount, is
working for Mrs. Lenora Groat, who is
still unable to attend to her work, hav
ing been coullned to her bed and house
all the past winter.
Ki:iiL..ti.
May -Mi. We are glad to see the sun
shine, after a three days' continuous
storm of snow and rain.
An article last week in the Independent
suggested that the millionaires help the
people who have, lost money by the
Knapp Hank failure, instead of donat
ing it to libraries or other worthy insti
tutions. It has been as great a loss to
the people and business all along the
Delaware valley as any disaster in the
country, and the unfortunate people arc
worthy of help. But we do not believe
in the Knapp Brothers going unpunished.
David Stalker spent a part of last
week in Galilee, with his sister, who is
seriously ill.
The attendance at church Sunday
evening was small, owing to so much
sickness.
Mrs. Henry Thomas is under the doc
tor's care, and Mary Cargin and the
six months' old baby of Mr. and Mr:
John Moore have pneumonia.
ltev. Krnest Lawton, wife and two
sons visited their uncle, David Stalker,
last week.
Addle I'auner closed a very snccessfu
term of school here last week. The davl
being stormy, very few were able to get
out to tieartne speaking by the children
STERLING.
May 3d. On the 29th of April we had
a fine snow and hail storm, falling to
the depth of from six to eight inches,
and a quantity of the "beautiful" has
not yet all disappeared. All day the
thermometer registered 25 degrees above
zero. It is quite surprising, though, to
see how green and thrifty the grass is
looking.
On the 28th of April over forty per
sons surprised the minister by calling
and taking dinner with him. A very
good way of getting acquainted, ltev.
and Mrs. J. II. Boyce, of Salem, were
also present, and are always welcome
guests in this town. ltev. T. E. Webster
lias very kindly placed a number of M.
E. Hymnals in the church pews, but,
so far as we are concerned, we much
prefer the old style of worship to so
much "form and ceremony."
J. N. Nyce has returned to his old
shop in Salem, and again wn are with
out a blacksmith. We think this ought
to be an excellent place for a good me
chanic. Mrs. Leila Dann, of Waymart, is the
guest of her father, H. G. Foster.
Charles Howe and John Gillner have
each purchased line three-year-old colts
The Anthracite Quartette, of Scranton,
composed of -Messrs. Mitchell, Madden,
Hollister and YanGorder, are billed to
give an entertainment in the Methodist
church, on Saturday evening, May 8th
j Daniel Jones, a tenor soloist, and a Miss
Ilildebrant, an elocutionist, are also ex
pected to be present and assist. The
ntertaimuent will consist, ol solos, quur-
tetts, duet', readings and instrumental
music. A small admission fee will be
charged and the proceeds donated to
.Mrs. Edward McMillan. We predict
this entertainment will be a rare treat,
and we hope many have the ability to
appreciate it. We also expect the com
pany to be present at church Sunday
morning and favor us with some good
music.
Nelson Frantz, of Stroudsburg, was a
guest at the home of J. E. Cross, over
Sunday.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
last week, "Hut" disposed of a large
load ot country produce for J. E. Cross,
in Scranton, and made his usual Tues
day and Saturday delivery.
It is not surprising that many in this
vicinity are short of money, when we
take into consideration the amount that
is paid out for feed.
Edward Freed, of Bernice, Is going to
spend the summer at the homo of Free
man ItcyuoldB.
The ladies' prayer meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. C. M. Reynolds, on
Friday afternoon, at 2:30. All the ladies
are earnestly requested to be present.
Mrs. C. Moon will lead the meeting.
Haltie Arneke is entertaining com
pany from Scranton. .
till HUMAN.
May oth. H. W. Raymond spent
part of last week in Biugbamton.
So much rain and cold weather is verg
discouraging for the farmers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Itaymond have re
turned to their home in this place after
spending the winter in Binghamton.
PLEASANT mount.
May 3d. Mrs. L. C. Bush has re
turned to her home here.
Itosabcl Lake, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Lake, is ill of pneumonia.
Blanche Kennedy, who recently grad
uated from the Morningside Hospital,
at Montclair, N. J., is spending two
weeks at her home here. She expects
to return to Montclair for professional
work.
The new student-teachers who entered
the High School on Monday were Eliza
Kelley, Itegina O'Neill, Anna Lestrange,
Anna Fitze and Ituth Kennedy.
The death of John J. Fulkerson oc
curred at his home last Saturday morn
ing, after one week's illness. Thedaugh
ter, Mrs. J. E. Tiffany, was in Kramer,
Indiana, being treated for rheumatism,
and did not reach home until after her
father's death. Mr. Fulkerson was one
of the very best of Mount Pleasant's
citizen's, and was born and lived nearlv
all his life on the farm where he died.
Fifty-live years ago he was married to
Helen Miller, who, with the one daugh
ter, is left to mourn his death. Seventy
live years, nearly seventy-six,- have
made for him many friends among his
townspeople, both young and old. The
granddaughter, Helen Tiffany, reached
home on Saturday, to remain until after
the funeral, which took place at the
Fulkerson home on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Byron left last Thursday
for a month's visit with relatives in New
York city.
Mr. and Mrs. II. T. Wright were in
town over Sunday.
The two rural free delivery routes
started out for the lirst trip on Saturday,
May, 1st, with carriers Willis Deming
and David Lake.
John Spencer is moving into E. A.
Wright's house.
Itoss and Earl Duller made a trip to
Erie, Corry, and Union City, last week,
on business for the Hatchery.
Mrs. N. B. Sherwood is in Thompson,
caring for her daughter, who is seriously
ill at that place.
every night. May 2d, I saw men sitting
in church with their overcoats on. No
gardens plowed as yet, what time will
there be for vegetation to ripen V
Some city boarders are expected here
the loth of Mav.
Geo. Taylor and wife have taken po-
session of the Prower Hudd mansion to
day.
Mr. Dunn has thu addition to his store
nearly completed.
Twelve ladies met with Mrs. Garrett
one day last week and sewed forty-six
pounds of rags. Their hands were as
busy as their tongues for once.
We really get tired reading about the
"Tariff Question." Hopo there will
soon be a settlement and properous
times not far distant, and that Taft will
make a successful president. Oft times
the so-called hard times are more imag
inery than real.
Quarterly meeting commenced at the
Free Methodist church Thursday, May
(1th and continues over Sunday. A num
ber of ministers are expected.
The M. E. quarterly meeting will bo
held one week from Saturday and Sun
day, May Kith and 17th. Services Sat
urday evening conducted by Superin
tendent Fuller.
The Mother's meeting of the W. C. T.
IT. will he held at Mrs. Ed. ltiehard's
Thursday, Maytith. An invitation is ex
tended to all interested.
Wlio can account for so much sick
ness after a mild w inter, it is generally
the rule rather than the exception, ai- the home, Sunday at
though a late cold spring, the winter has
been mild and more than an unusual
amount of sickness. All except Chas.
Hames have recovered from their re
cent illness. He passed away this after
noon at 4:30. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
house and 2 o'clock at the M. E. church
and interment at Vine Hill. This is the
fourth old resident that death has claim
ed this winter here in our village. Mr.
Hames led an exemplary life in most
ways and he leaves a wife and eight
children to mourn the loss of husband
and father and ahostof friends w ill miss
their aged neighbor and often think of
his acts of kindness to them.
Miss Edna Olver is home for a few
days' visit. She will return to Brook
lyn Tuesday.
Mabel Decker is also home an a visit.
dard, of Chenango county, N. Y as
superintendent. At present they
are manufacturing about three hun
dred and fifty pounds of butter
dally, which Is a fairly good amount
considering the cold weather.
C. H. Decker has gone to Dlng
hamton, N. Y., where lie has, with
his brother-in-law, purchased a gro
cery business. We are sorry to
loose so good a neighbor, but wish
htm success In his new business and
hope he may always be found In the
right weight.
Hatching and brooding chicks Just
now Is the chief occupation of the
main population here. Nearly every
family owns and Is operating one
or more Incubators. E. H. Dennis
claims the champion hatch of 300
chicks In one machine.
Wo are pleased to note the Im
provement In the health of Miss
Bertha Wall.
Miss Laura Lovelass Is suffering
with a bad felon on her hand.
Mrs. C. n. Jackson is seriously 111
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Lybolt. A specialist
from Binghamton, N. Y., is expected
this week to attend her.
Samuel Lovelass Is slowly recov
ering from a severe attack of la
grippe. L. Ellison is still unable to be out
since his Illness of pneumonia, sev
eral weeks ago.
Lester Lovelass died at his home
April 29th of meningitis following
a severe attack of pneumonia, ago
fl years. The funeral was held at
p. m. Burial
it Damascus M. E. cemetery. Ser
vices were conducted by ltev. Mr.
Manly, of Scranton. Tin deceased
leaves to mourn his loss, besides his
wife, one daughter and one ison,
both at home. One brother, Wil
liam, of Warren county, and three
sisters, survlvo him: Mrs:. Llbblu
Nesbith of Warren; Mrs. B. V.
Kimble and Mrs. I W. Legeler, ot
this place. The family have the
sympathy of many friends.
H. E. Decker lost one of his team
norses to-uay.
TYLKIt HILL
May 5. Oscar Jackson, of Dy-
ISKACH LAKE.
May .'id. The cold weather has very
much delayed housecleaning as parlor
stoves can not be taken down and it is
really winter weather with heavy frosts
KAliLSDALE.
May 3. The severe storm and
told weather makes slow work among
farmers. But very few oats have
been sowed yet. Hay is scarce and
high. Several farmers are buying
for their stock.' Grass looks well
and came out from the late snow
much better than if it had with
stood n cold, dry spell.
Fallsdnle Creamery Co. is doing a
successful business with C. D. Stod-
berry, visited friends hero last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Mitchell, of
West Damascus, spent Tuesday with
their daughter, Mrs. II. B. Lord.
Messrs. Boss and Mitchell last
week decorated the Interior of the
M. E. church at Galilee.
Messrs. Boss and Mitchell are go
ing to paint Mrs. L. D. Tyler's
house.
Mrs. E. B. Brown spent last week
at Laurel Lake.
Mrs. Charles K. Book, of Califor
nia, is at , her home here.
Dr. H. C. Warry has had the In
terior of his house decorated by
Ross and Mitchell.
Miss Florenco Brink closed her
school at Cochester last week. They
wish her to return for another year.
p Obsorvo
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Its
Encraasc in Deposits for Five
months $60,175.29
Kram-,en mmnrTm
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TOTAL ASSESTS, $
Continued ewcjt
n
Increase in Deposits for Past
Eleven Months $128,000
;576,557.24
The seventh statement shows the continued growth and thrifty condition of HONESDALE DIME BANK, the total assests after three and
a half years' business being a large increase over the half million mark.
The business of Honesdale Dime Bank is receiving on deposit, taking- charge of and investing1 small or large sums of money, the savings of industry and economy.
It was especially established for the benefit of home workmen, mechanics, merchants, farmers, manufacturers and others who may desire a safe and secure place to
deposit their money either on savings or in active business accounts. Household bunk or check book furnished free.
HONESDALE, PA.
Seventh Statement
Organized 1906
Boxes to Rent in Our Fire and
Burgular Proof Vault.
Interest at 3 per cent, paid on
Savings Accounts.
Loans Preferably Made to
Wayne County People.
STATEMENT APRIL 28, i909.
RESOURCES.
Loans $ 405,598 26
Bonds and Mortgages 86,167 50
Real Estate, Furniture
and fixtures - - -20,000 00
Cash and duefrom banks 64,771 39
Overdrafts 20 09
$576,557 24
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock $ 75,000 OO
Surplus, Earned.
Deposits
32,478 34
469,078 90
$ 576,557 24
Absolute Security Afforded.
We operate under the state banking laws. An examiner
regularly investigates every detail of Honesdale Dime
Bank's affairs and determines whether the law governing
such institutions is being complied with and that the bank
officers are properly investing its funds and performing
their duties. Any irregularity is promptly reported to the
State Department at Harrisburg. This insures to depositors
absolute safety.
OFFICERS:
E. C. MUMFORO, President.
W. F. RIEFLER, Vice President.
JOS. F. FISCH, Cashier.
DIRECTORS :
E.C. Mumford W. F. Riefler
Thomas M. Hanley W. E. Ferham
Jacob F. Katz Joel Q. Hill
W. H. Krantz Frank Steinman
Benj. F, Haines H. B. Ely
E. D. Penwarden
Deposits Showing Growth.
Deposits May 20th, 190(1 $13(1,341 72
" Nov. Kith, 190G 21S.243 37
May 28th, 1907 290,872 14
" Dec. 10th, 1907 350,209 97
" May 19th, 190S 340,055 94
" Nov. 27th, 190S 408,S57 01
" Apr. 28th, 1909 4G9.07S 90
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This Household Bank
FREE.
THIS BANK IS A STATE, COUNTY AND HONESDALE BOROUGH DEPOSITORY