THE CITIZKN, fttlDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1BO0. CENT A WORD COLUMN I BRING those pictures you want framed for Christmas. We have mouldings to make any size picture frame, cheap or dear, at Rldgeway'a Studio. SIX FOOT snow case full of La dles' Gent's and Children's Solid Signet and Stone set Rings. Fif teen hundred different styles to select from. SOMMER, The Jeweler. YOU can get the best enlarged pictures "In crayon, water color, Ink or pastel from the cheapest to the dearest at Ridgeway's Studio. Order for Christmas nowl AIJj GOODS sold engraved free of charge. SOMMER, The Jeweler. FOR RENT Three small rooms at 1231 Spring street. 93eoltf "WE HAVE a wonderful display of Clocks all the leading makes and latest styles. SOMMER, The Jeweler. OUR six foot show case full of Ladles' and Gent's Gold and Gold Filled Watches. Three hundred dif ferent designs to select from. SOMMER, Tho Jeweler. Chinese goods, very odd and pretty; also other Imported novel ties. At Petersen's. 95t2 OUR show windows will give an idea of what the interior of tho store looks like. Step in and con vince yourself. SOMMER, The Jeweler. 96eol6 FOR SALEA double-seated rtus sian sleigh in perfect condition. J. E. Richmond. 94tf IN Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets and all other toilet articles we have an endless variety. SOMMER, The Jeweler. MAIL or telephono your orders to G. P. SOMMER, The Jeweler. CHAINS, .Lockets, Lavelieres, Brooches, Fobs, Belt Pins, Veil Pins, Collar Sets, Back Combs, Side Combs, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, an endless variety. SOMMER, The Jeweler. Dorfllnger's cut glass, beautiful new patterns; also odd pieces and seconds. At Petersen's. 95t FOR SALE A heating stove, In good condition, suitable for office or house. Inquire of Mrs. H. Wilson, 307 Fifteenth street. 89tf. WE CARRY the largest stock this side of New York .and Philadel phia of Sterling or Solid Silver Ware, staple and "fancy pieces, beau tiful designs. SOMMER, The Jeweler. I - FOR :SALE. - r Best stock farm tin, Wayne county. Twelve buildings, large lake cover ing about 200 acres. Over 200 acres under cultivation. Good fruit, lumber and wood, tin fact anything a man wants to make money with. Between 600 and 700 acres. Lake Is worth ?200 or more a year. Known as the late John "Williams Estate. Inquire of E. E. WILLIAMS, ' Honesdale, Pa. IN BRACELETS vwe have every stylo new this fall, In Gold and Gold Filled. Quality guaranteed., SOM MER, The Jeweler. Special Christmas Photographic Notice. Every one knows the good high grade class of pictures made at Ridgeway's Studio for years back. Last year I hired a first-class lady artist to help through the Christ mas work, and photos made for our customers speak for themselves. But I am' proud to announce to my patrons and friends that I have se cured the services of one of New York's best artists, and I invite all who want the best class of pictures to give their friends at Christmas to call now and have sittings made tit Ridgeway's studio. LOCAL MENTION. Captain James Ham Circle, No. 76, will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon, Dec. 3d, at 2:30, at the home of Mrs. George Searles at which time election of officers will take place. Mrs. Clark, President. The Damascus District Sunday School convention is to be held on Friday, Doc. 10, at tho M. E. church, Damascus. An Interesting program has been prepared. Be sure to hear Miss Martha Roblson of Blooms burg. The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia has granted a stay of execution in contempt cases of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison who have been sentenced to Jail. The stay is in order that an appeal can bo made to tho Supreme Court of the United States. Until the appointment of a suc cessor to the late Dr. Schermerhorn, registrar of births and deaths in Honesdale and Prompton boroughs, Texas, Oregon and Berlin townships, all official business relating to births i and deaths In the districts named Bhould be referred to the deputy registrar, Dr. L. B. Nielsen, of Honesdale. The Sunday School convention for the Orson district will be held In tho Orson M. E. church on Wed nesday, Dec. 8th. An excellent program hat been arranged, Be sure and hear Miss Martha Roblson of Bloomsburg, The theme at Grace BptBcopal church n Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p. m.. will bo "What la th Judgment Upoa Souls." Col. L. A. Watres, of Scran ton, was elected Junior Grand War den of tho Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Pennsylvania, Tho following letters remain uncalled for at the postofllce here: Mr. F. Antonla, Mr. John Dunning, Mr. Robert Kays, Mr. H. F. Varcoe. The Masonic banquet on Fri day evening promises to be a hugo affair. Two hundred and fifty have signified their intention to be present. Marriage licenses have been granted to George Lewis Knesell and Rolecta Elma Beardslee, both of Hawley; and Wyman Field and Pearl L. Chapman, both of Salem. . F, R. Dlsslnger, of Cambell town, Lebanon county, Pa., will grow potatoes on the wholesale plan next year as he expects to plant about sixty acres. The following deeds have been recorded: M. J.'Hanlan, guardian for Eugeno Lesher of Lake township, to Richard Lesher, of Lake, land In, Lake township; consideration ?102&; Ann Haning to Andrew Patterson, land In Salem township; considera tion ?500. At a meeting of the directors of the Illinois Tunnel Company It was announced that that company would be unable to meet the (Inter est on its bonds which -was due December 1st. Quite a large amount of these bonds -are owned in Scranton and some in .Honesdale. Thomas Boyd, manager of the Consolidated Telephone Co. at Honesdale, returned thte week from a pleasure trip to New York, Phila delphia and Harrlsburg. On Tues day he attended a meeting of the directors of the Sullivan County Telephone and Telegraph Co. at Callicoon. Tuesday ended the fiscal year of the State of Pennsylvania and the receipts for the last year ex ceeded any previous year by over two million dollars, the total amount collected being $29,100, 000. Not so bad far state which our Democratic friends claim is the worst governed state! in the Union. The following friends and rela tives of the late Dr. 'George E. Volgt attended his funeral on Wednesday: Mrs. Barbara Gilbert, Mrs. Daniel Gilbert, Mrs. Albert Jones, Mrs. Joe Hannon, and Albert Zenke, of Scran ton; Dr. Arthur Carmlchael, Coats ville, Pa.; Paul Rosenger, Carbon dale; T. W. Schaum and P. H. Kear eny of Hawley. The Honesdale Improvement Association met at tthe home of Mrs. W. B. Holmes Wednesday evening' to conduct the regular, business. The association entered complaint to the town council for the varlouB sidewalks in Honesdale nbt being kept dean -after a fall of sdow. The hostess entertained the members of tho association with music from the Victor victoria, af ter the transaction of business. Thirty-ono days, or the whole month of December are left for per sons aspiring to run for nominations at January primaries to file papers at the office of the county commis sioners. The time for closing the lists is at the close of business on January 1. The primaries will be held this year on -January 22 and tho petitions must be entered some time before that to 'permit of ex amination and preparation for printing. This will be the last Jan uary primary to be held. The Thanksgiving snow storm, which was the earliest In this section in 11 years was responsible for the greatest slaughter of rabbits ever known so early in the season in Orange and Sullivan counties. It Is estimated that over lj'000 rabbits have been killed in these counties in the past two days. Saturday morn ing two hunters from Mlddletown shot 25 rabbits within two hours, and another man got eight rabbits and a fox without using either gun or dog. John Dorgan, an aged resi dent of Rockville, who has never shot a gun in his life, started out to get a rabbit for dinner. He carried a pick and shovel with the Idea of tracking a rabbit to a hole in the ground and digging it out. He suc ceeded in finding rabbit tracks and traced them to a hole. After dig ging for half an hour he came upon a red fox which he killed with a blow with tho pick. Certain that there was also a rabbit In tho hole he kept on digging, and finally dis covered eight of the furry animals tightly Jammed in the hole. Pitts ton Gazette. The first annual banquet of tho Rocky Mountain Club was hold at tho Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening and proved a great success. Soon after tho climbers woro seated at tho table Dr. W. I. McConvllle was chosen toastmaster and proved him self the "Man of the Hour." After a few remarks from tho Doctor he called upon Leon Katz to tell how the club originated. Following Mr. Katz's talk Charles Truscott render ed a solo. Thomas Charlesworth then, gave a few of his steps, much to tho enjoyment of those, present. A few remarks were given by John Theobald, Frank Schuerholz, Joseph Bodle and William McKenna. After enjoying these talks Thomas FInnerty and Charles Truscott rendered solos. Without doubt a most enjoyable even ing was spent and as a good-night all toaBtod "Long Live the Moun taineers." Following is the menu: Bullion, celery, olives, almonds, Blue Points on half shell, roast young turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, peas, lettuce, Rhine wine, Neapolitan Ice cream, cake, coffee, cigars, cigarettes, and fruit. Tho Amity Club are having their rooms repapered and painted. Episcopal service at Indian Orchard on Dec 5, at 2:30 p. m. Confirmation class every Sat urday at 2:30 p. m. at the Lutheran church. -Mrs. Ida Hlttingcr, of Hones dale, has purchased the amusement known as Dreamland, or the Nlckel et. Main street, of Joseph Grazlano, Carbondale. New York politicians hear that Judge Gaynor, as iniiyor, will re quire all appointees before taking office to 'swear that they have no interest In any corporation. By the construction of the Erie Railroad tunnel at Oatisvllle that company will pay one-half of the taxes of the town. In a few years some people will be kicking because they don't pay all the taxes. J. Oscar Ferrel, wholesale and retail grocer on Main street, re ceived a fall on Sunday which ren dered him unconscious for some tlmo. As a result he will be con ifinea to his home several days. Norman Belcher, Jonas Doll, Godfrey Posslneer, Peter Transuo and Norman Posslnger, all of Reed ers, shot a bear weighing 360 pounds in the Tunkhannock swamp on Monday evening. Stroudsburg Times. At tho First Baptist church ser vices will be held on Sunday at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Lord's Supper will bo observed at the morn ing hour of worship. Bible school at 11:45 o'clock. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p. m subject, "Life's I Lessons for Me From First John." The new law prohibiting the shooting of deer without horns has undoubtedly saved human life," said State Game Commissioner Kalbfus. "Our department has been unable to learn of a single case of a hunter being killed in Pennsylvania this season by being mistaken for a deer. I attribute it to tho new law." Heretofore every deer sea son has been attended by one or more fatalities. "Paid in Full" by Eugene Wal ter, will play a return engagement at the Lyric Theatre on Thursday evening, December 9th. This play needs no introduction to the theatre goers of Honesdale on account of its very successful engagement here on last New Year's eve. "'Paid in Full" was one of the very best at tractions that has played here and on next Thursday evening the Lyric aught to be packed to the limit. Seat sale opens at the box office on Wed- nesda ymornlng, Dec. 8th. James A. Patten, the Chicago wheat king, who Is reported to have make many millions dollars in wheat, and as many more in cot ton, has a human side to his nat ure. His 17-year-old daughter is sick, and all the treasures that he possesses are forgotten In his anxi ety about this treasure of his heart. The ticker has no Interest for him now. It is Immaterial .to him now whether wheat or cotton goes up or down. We lose sight of the fact that a "Man's a man for a' that, and all the gold, all the artistry of civilization cannot add or alter a single trait or a single desire, They may curb or influence human possessions, but they cannot oblit erate them. Junior' Order of United Ameri can Mechanics attended divine wor ship at the First Baptist church on Sunday evening, Nov. 24, as Is their custom each year on the Sunday preceedlng or following Thanksgiv ing. Rev. George Wendell, pastor, selected as his text, "What Doest Thou Hear," the theme of the ser mon being the purpose as the pri mary element in life. The church was well filled. The speaker dwelt on the fact that the English lang uage, American flag and the Bible were the three great forces In shap ing the destiny of tho American na tion, and as the purpose of this order is special denfense of these forces, the sermon was very appropriate and was profoundly appreciated by those present. Extra music had been arranged and very nicely rendered. PERSONAL MENTION. E. A. Cortrlght made a business trip to Scranton on Tuesday. Mayor Kuhbach and wife spent a few days of this week in Scranton. Charles Hand and wife, of Brook lyn, N. Y., returned to their home this week. Llewellyn Woodly, of the Coca Cola Co., of Scranton, Is in town on business. Laura Corson and Mrs. Charles Baker of Waymart, spent yesterday in town. Ed. Hubbard, of the Hubbard Stock Farm, Waymart, spent Wed nesday In town. Mrs. George A. Smith and chil dren of Scranton, are visiting at the home of O. L. Rowland. Mrs. O. L. Rowland and daughter attended tho Symphony Concert in Scranton Tuesday, evening. Gcorgo Deltzer and John O'Connell returned on Wednesday from a visit in South Bethlehem. , William McKenna left this morning for New York and other places in the Interest of the Wayne Cut Glass Co. Mrs. Geo. Tuman, of Scranton, attended tho funeral of Mrs. Ella Duffy at White Mills on Tuesday. Henry Wiseman, wife and daugh ter, Maud, of Wllkes-Barre, are spending a few days In this city. Austin Lynch, representing Brooks & Co., bankers, of Scranton, was In town Wednesday and Thursday on business connected with the firm. Tho Independent Telephono Merger. In view of the misleading re ports that are being assldlously circulated in connection with the recent purchase of the capital stock of the American' Union Telephono Co. by tho Continental Telephone and Telegraph Company, Mr. A. P. Trautweln, of Carbondalo, a direc tor of the American Union Tele phone Co., of which the Confnental Telephone Co. Is a part, stated em phatically when Interviewed, that this does not mean a, pending deal for control by the Bell Telephone Co. and that tho Independent com panies will continue In business as heretofore. The Continental Telephone and Telegraph Co. was organized about two months ago, under the laws of the state of New Jersey, with a capital stock of $50,000,000 by men of large means and long experience In tho telephone field, for the pur pose of developing an Independent company with a "business- system', which will perform for the Inde pendent Telephone Co's the same services which the Amerioan Union Telephone Co haB been giving to the Associated Bell Cos. By Inter-connecting the various Independent systems which aro more or less iso lated, and uniforming their meth ods for agresslve and concerted action. Instead of indicating that there will be less competition than heretofore with the Bell Co., this new deal means that there will be more competition than at any time In the past. The Continental Tele phone and Telephone Co. Is well able to develop a comprehensive telephone system with all these fa cilities (that the 'business demands. It now controls a continuous chain of telephone systems extending from New Jersey to Kansas and Nebraska, and steps will be at once taken to largely Increase the toll line facili ties given 'these systems, which the various companies, each acting in dependently, have heretofore been unah'le to provide. There will be no change whatever in the local management of the companies that constitute the sys tem of the American Union Tele phone Co., of which the local ex change is a part. .3. (COLUMN OF EPITAPHS. The following epitaphs, with the comment on them, are taken from recent Issues of the London Dally News. There Is an interesting epitaph on a gravestone In Poling Churchyard, Sussex. It runs: Here Lleth ye Body iof Alice, ye wife, of Robt Woolbrldge, who Died the 27th of May, 1740. Aged 44 years. 'The World is a round thing, .And full of crookeo"' streets. .Death is a market place; ."'7 ' Where all men meets." If Life was a thing That money could buy, The Rich would live, And the poor would die. Here is another: Poor .Martha Snell has gone away. Her 'would if she could, but her couldn't stay, She had two sore legs and a badlsh cough, But it were her legs as carried her (Off. Less comic, but more witty, is the epitaph .found at Klngsbridge, S. Devon. Hose lieth the body of Robert (commonly called "Bone" Phillips, who died July 27th, 1793, aged 65 years, .and at whoso request the fol lowing lines are here Inscribed: Here lie I at the Chancel door; Here He I because I am poor; The further in the more you'll pay, Yet here .lie I as warm as they. Here is an epitaph on a last-maker, who la said to be burled at Llan- flantwythyl: Stop, stranger, stop, and wipe a tear For the Lost man at last lies here, Though ever-lost-ing he has been, He has at last passed life's last scene. Famed for good works, much time he passed. In doing good He has done his last, The following Is more philosophic and general in its application: Life's like an Inn where Travellers stay. Some only Breakfast, any away. Others to dinner stay, and are well fed. The oldest only sup and go to Bed. Long is the Bill who lingers out the day. He that goes the soonest Has the Least to Pay. This is on an eighteenth-century tombstone In St. Marv's Parish Churchyard, Mold, North Wales. OBITUARY. Miss Emma Lelblg formerly of this place, died at tho home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Varcoe, of Lester shire, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1909, af ter a short illness. Miss Lelblg was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lel blg, of Ray street, and at the time of her death was In her 28th year. She is survived by her parents, and the fol lowing brother and sisters: Jacob of Honesdale; Misses Kathryn, Caroline and Mame at home; Mrs. Fred Lees of Honesdale; and Miss Hannah Leibig and Mrs. Henry Varcoo of Lestershlre, N. Y. The funeral will be held at the home of her parents this (Friday) after at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. H. Coenen, of St. John's Luth eran church officiating. Interment in Lutheran cemetery. CITY TEEASTJEY BOBBED. Thlavea Enter Treasures OfTioa In Amsterdam, N. Y., and 8taal $800. ' Amsterdam, N. Y., Dec. 2. Thieves broke into the office of the city treas urer here, which is one flight above po llce headquarters. The office of City Attorney Heffernan, District Attorney Hardies and Assistant District Attor ney Kline in other parts of tb city were also entered. The robbers got $800 from the city treasurer's office. APPEAL FOB PALE TBIAlT" Mrs. W. W. Starbuck died on Tues day at her home in Jersey City.- De ceased was formerly Miss Helen Wll sea and spent nearly all her days In Honesdale. She was united in mar riage about two years ago to Mr. W. W. Starbuck, one of Honesdale's re spected citizens, and took up her residence In Jersey City, Mr. Star buck being connected with the Travellers' Life and Accident Insur ance Company at their New York of fice. Mrs. Starbuck was a member of the Grace Episcopal church and very active in all Its charities. She is survived by her husband, W. W. Starbuck, her mother, Mrs. Sarah Wllsea, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. H. Foster and Miss Anna WilBea. The remains were brought to Honesdale and Interment made at Glen Dy berry. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. L. Whlttaker. A Misunderstanding. A school teacher In an American town had recited to her class the story of the landing of the Pilgrims, and when she had finished she told each pupil to try to draw from his or her imagination a picture of Plymouth Rock. Most of them went to work at once but one little fellow hesitated, then at length raised his hand. "Well, Willie, what is it," asked the teacher. "Please, ma'am, do you want us to draw a hen or a rooster?" Frvo Hundred Americana 8end Cable Message to Ruasian Premier. New York, Dec. 2. American friends of Nicholas Tchaykovsky and Cath arine Breshkovsky, the Russian revo lutionists who were nrrested in 1007, have sent the following cable dispatch to Premier Stolypln: To His Excellency M. Stolypln: Sir It is rumored that Nicholas Tchay kovsky and Catharine Breshkovsky are to be tried together in secret. Permit us to say that we are relying; upon your excel lency's assurance that they will have a fair trial, and we assume that such trial will necessarily be open and public in ac cordance with the time honored princi ples of Justice In all nations. We are, very truly yours, David H. Qreer, bishop of New York. Seth Low, ex-mayor of New York and ex-prestdent of Columbia university. P. A. Busse, mayor of Chicago. Francis Lynda Stetson, ox-presldent ot the Now York State Bar association. Morgan J. O'Brien, former Judge of the New York supreme court. Henry ClewH, banker. George Foster Peabody, banker. And COO other prominent citizens of New York, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia. Nicholas Tchaykovsky was arrested In December, 1007. He had Just re turned to St. Petersburg after an exile of twenty-five years, during which time he had spread the revolutionist propaganda over this country and Eu rope. In October, 100S, ho was releas ed on bail, his friends in the United States and England having furnished the necessary $25,000. While under ball he was not allowed to leave Rus sia and was under close police obser vation. Mme. Breshkovsky, sometimes called "the mother of the revolution," was arrested a few months before Tchay kovsky and has been In Jail ever since. $ Dollars Cents. $ As a matter o! business we earnest ly solicit the accounts of Individuals or Firms, either for Savings or Checking Accounts. n A FRIEND OF THE Farmer, Mechanic, Merchant, Manufacturer, Laborer and Professional man ana Money loaned to' parties having reliable backing. tt tt tt Safe deposit boxes for rent in our fire proof vault. tt tt tt When in Honesdale do not fail to give us a call at the corner of Ninth and Main street. Farmers & Hub M $ Right A man may not resent an aspersion against himself, but he will defend the accuracy of his thermometer to bis last breath. Topeka Capital Large Sum Worthily Spent. The total amount expended by the states of this country for education during 1906 was 1307.765,669. Divided Booty. "Johnny," said his mother severely, "someone has taken a big. piece ot gingercako out ot the pantrk" John ny blushed guiltily.. "Oh, Johnny!" aha exclaimed, "I oian i inx&K u WM IB you" I 'It ain't all," replUd Joann, quick, ly, "Part ot it' la M,,I"I"I"I"! Bun F MM - - AT I MENNEB & CO.'S STORES Real Fur Coats-Black, Russian Pony, : Caracul and Electric Seal. ', Black Lynx, Black Fox and Sable Fox, M U F FS ; and COLLARS. All New Shapes and Reliable f ; Skins, ! LADIES' SUITS in the New Winter ; Shapes and cloths. ! Girls' and Children's Coats suitable for school and ; dresswear. Evening Capes and Dress Coats for iQpera and X , Dressy wear. Light Novelty shades of cloth. Long Coats and Easy Fur Collared Winter Cloaks. iifl rr ftj !i p n keystone j. IVI&lW.C.rfc Ob WWa STORES.
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