mm BBKVtBHI It 1 F ' THE' CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY,. DEO. 92, 1900. fi-t CORRESPONDENTS' COLUMNS THE MOST RELIABLE MEDIUM FOR SPREADING INFORMATION WAYMART. Katherino and Olle Stephenson are visiting their sisters In Schenectady,- N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. U. E. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smith were called to Jermyn to-day by the death of their brother, Frank Jeffrey. Hazel and Leida Chubb visited Carbondale friends the latter part of the week. Mrs. John Dimock Is suffering from a severe attack of erysipelas. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Smith, widow of the late Lafayette Smith, was held yesterday from the M. E. church. Mrs. Smith was 111 only a few days with pneumonia. She was a woman esteemed by all who knew her. Mr. Scudder, of Mlddletown, N. Y Is visiting his daughter, Mrs. F. R. Varcoe. Those who are home from college for their Xmas vacation are Frank and U. J. Doyle of Philadelphia, and Ruth Tuthlll of Drew Seminary. HAWLEY AND WILSONVILLE. The stores in town are in full holi day attire, so Inviting Is the window display that it is impossible to pass by and be satisfied with only a look; one must enter and purchase a gift for the friend, wife or sweetheart. Especially attractive is the camping scene In the window of Wm. Watt's hardware store. There is a very real looking fox In the fore ground, also other animals; a kettle hanging over a pile of wood ready to light. But what lends genuine life to the scene is the owner's hunting dog who may be seen part of the time curled up under the tent enjoying a peaceful nap not seeming to be annoyed by the gaze of passers by. Christmas exercises at the Bono Ridge school on Wednesday after noon, and at the Hawley graded school on Thursday afternoon of this week. , Monday's rain storm raised the water In the Paupack river so that the flash boards In the dam could be removed, there being enough water now to operate the power at electric light plant and stone silk mill with out the use of them. The Sunday school festival and tree at the M. E. church on Wednesday night, the 29th Inst. Myra Miller, of Avoy, passed Sat urday afternoon, the 11th Inst., with her friend, Mrs. Joseph Pennell, at Wilsonvllle., t Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler and daugh ter, Mary, wore Sunday afternoon guests of Albert Whele and family. D. J. Brannlng will Bpend the first of the week in New York. George Helchelbeck and wife passed Sunday with Lakeville rela tives. M. Gerrlty and sister, of Arling ton, visited friends In town Saturday, returning on Sunday afternoon. John Pennell, of Arlington, has accepted a position in Edward Gold bach's shoe store. He began work on Monday. George Pelton, drayman, lost one of his team horses on Thursday last. E. L. Schlager, a director of the Scrauton Fire Insurance Company, attended their business meeting in Scranton on Friday. The company have issued their certificates and are now ready to write Insurance. P. J. Keary's valuable shepherd dog has strayed from home. He will be glad to find his whereabouts. Earl Blossom, who is home from Wyoming Seminary, led the League meeting In the M. E. church on Sun day, evening. , The ice in the old Paupack river is nearly twelve inches in thickness. The ice harvest will soon begin. . R. W. Murphy visited his mother at Lakeville on Sunday. Julia Compton, teacher of the Taf ton school, visited her friends at White Mills, from Friday night until Sunday afternoon. ALorJNVlLLE. The Literary Society of the Clin ton High school will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 23rd, followed by the following lt erary and social program for the benefit of the Literary Society. Pro gram begins at 7 o'clock sharp. s Welcome Song, by the school. Recitation, Miss Carrie Curtis. DUetrInclpaI W. D. Watklns and wife. Dialogue: Touch of Nature Nel lie Gleason, Lillian Gleason, and Harry Varcoe. ., Song, by Miss Stanton's school. Recitation ,Ruth Gaylord. Violin Solo, Mr. Clemens. Select Reading, Pearl Hauensteln. Drill By prlmaYy pupils of Miss Stanton's Bchool. ' Recitation, Kathleen McCabe. Dlagolue: Santa Claus Discovered Samuel Counterman, Harold White, Keith Arnold, Dora Knapp, Ruth Oaylord, Lois Martin, Recitation, Amanda Norton. Song, by school. Select Reading, Clair Kennedy, Stocking Recitation, Gorald Boon ley. Kiss of 1964, Frank Burns. Cornet Duet Stanley Ralnoy and Herbert Loomls. Dialogue, Miss Stanton' school. Jouraat Flora Loomls, Quartet: "Good Night," Mlw Stan- to, Harry Varcoe, Principal Wat- klM, a4 Stanley Raiaey. 1 1 A A Following the Literary program the following social program will he rendered: Races Dean, egg, doughnut. Games Vegetable: Potatoe, bean, cabbage, cucumber. Miscellaneous entertainment, and refreshments will be served. G. H. Knapp has the repairs on his house about completed. The dance given in Fltze's Hall, Friday night, had a very small at tendance. Wllmarth and Pentecost are ship' ping mine rails' bark. JudBon Fltze, who has been suf fering from a fractured shoulder, is on the gain. Everybody seems to bo preparing for Christmas. C. H. Wllmarth is making some repairs on his barn. C. C. Lozler made a business trip to New York this week. There is going to be a home gath ering of several families of rela tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith aro ex pected at the home of Andrew Der rick to spend Christmas. The annual meeting of the Clin ton High school Alumni Association will be held at the home of Phil Kennedy, Creamton, Pa., Dec. 29, 1909. i. WHITES VALLEY. Miss Helen Odell has returned home after spending several weeks In Honesdale. Mrs. Laura Conyne Is recovering from a recent illness. Mr. Fred W. White and Mrs. H. L. Fisher visited at Gilbert White's in Honesdale last week. Miss May E. Glover of this place was united in marriage to Mr. Nel son Hutchlns of Carbondale, on Tues day, December 14th, by the Rev. W, L. Van Campen, of Lakeville. Herbert Sherwood and Miss Gladys Miller were united in marriage on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, by the Rev, Will H. Hlller, of Honesdale. Morning, afternoon and evening services will be held In the M. E, church on January 6th. Dinner and supper will be served In Independent Hall by the society. , Mr. E. N. Stark has returned from Cannonsvllle, N. Y. Mr. Henry Meade is visiting at H. P. Meade's. Mrs. Charles Bonham and son Vlnal. have returned home alter spending several weeks with Carbon dale and Wllkes-Barre friends. Mr. Henry Bartholomew spent Sunday at V. E. Odell's. MAPLEWOOD. Roy Black was tendered a sur nrlse narty Friday night by his friends, the occasion being his six teenth birthday. The evening was pleasantly passed In the usual amuse ments. Those present were: Misses Pearl Bell, Effle Bell, Edith Jones Mary Hartley, and Cora Bartlow, and Messrs. Friend Black, Lyle Jones Howard Gromllch, Coan Bell, Lyle Lee and Orrln Kcene. Rev. J. G. Rosenberger spent Sun day at Newfoundland. The home of F. S. Keene burned Saturday afternoon with almost total Iobs of the contents. lhe fire started in the dining room from a de fective stove pipe and gained such headway that It was impossible to save only a desk and a bed with a few articles of clothing belonging to Mr. Keene. The children were all away from the house but the eldest girl and the baby. Mrs. Keene, who has been confined to her bed for couple of days, and who was dressing in the front of the house, was at tracted to the Are by the baby call ing her and saying "flre, mamma. Mrs. Keen 6 sent the children out of the-way, and calling Mr. Keene and his boys who were in the woods hauling wood, started to save what she could. Some of the neighbors hastened to the flre but could not do anything only watch the barn and shop. The collar, which was well filled with fruit and vegetables, nothing but a smouldering ruin Mrs. Keene and the eight children lost all their clothing except what they were wearing. The loss Is plac ed at $1,000. No insurance. INDIAN ORCHARD. The young people at this place spend considerable time at skating on Beach Lake and on Adams Lake, Fred Swartz spent Thursday and Friday at the home of his- uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ostrander, at Atco. Edward Van Ripen called on Nar rowsburg friends on Thursday. Mrs. Moses Dexter of Narrows burg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Case. The Indian Orchard Cemetery As sociation will meot In the Grange Hall at this place on Wednesday evonlng, Jan. 5th, 1010, and not the 15th, as stated In the last Issue of this paper. W, O, Spry has sold one of his valuable draft horses. Fred Avery made a business trip to Torrey on Saturday. Albert Swartz has been working for Harry Leftwlch during tho past week, Edward Glllliple, of Lauvella, baa been ipendlng aeveral days with friends at this place. The directors of the Big Eddy Telephone Company met at Cochec-1 ton on Saturday last. Mrs. Ostrander. of Atco. was a pleasant caller at this place on Sat urday. Several from here attended the teachers' institute at Beach Lake on Saturday. Mrs. Josoph Atkinson of White Mills, visited her daughter, Mrs. O. Henshaw, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bayly, of Laurella, spent Sunday last with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Crosby. George Ham has exchanged hiB large horse for a road horse. Mrs. William Colwlll, of Torrey, accompanied by her daughter, .Edna, called on relatives here Saturday. Albert Swartzjeaves this morning for New York City. Richard Ham made a trip to Pau pack recently; while there he pur chased an I. O. C. hog. Fred Marshall and wife, of Lau rella, were business callers at Earl Ham's on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Spry called on East Beach Lake friends on Sunday. Little Irvln Bunnell was bitten quite badly by a dog on Wednesday last. Mrs. Abe Lovelass, of Swamp Brook, will be buried at the Indian Orchard cemetery on Tuesday next. (From Another Correspondent) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Citizen and all its read ers. Mr. and Mrs. William Weeks, of White Mills, expect to spend Christ mas wee'k with friends and relatives at this place. W. W. Williams and Fred Marshall went fishing on Boyd's pond and caught fifteen fine pickerel. They think of going again. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Maloney and family of Laurella, visited at the home of C. T. Weeks last Sunday. G. H. Ham draws the reins over a fine new roadster. The Aid was very pleasantly en tertained at the home of the presl dent, Mrs. W. D. Buckingham. The ladles are making plans for some good times this winter. Harry Leftwlch visited his sister, Mrs. E. Goothile, at White Mills on Saturday evening. H. Ray Bayly, who is working at his trade as glass cutter In Hones dale, spent Sunday with his family at this place. George Lovelace received the sad news, on Saturday, that his mother, Mrs. Abe Lovelace, had passed away. Ethel Bunnell, who is attending school at Honesdale, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, H. H. Bunnell and wife, at the Almshouse. Eva Miller Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Andy Maloney, at Laurella. Mrs. R. Leftwlch Is recovering from a severe cold; her daughter, Mrs. Goothile, spent Sunday with her. Mrs. Flnkin's health improves very slowly. ' ' Nellie Hall spent Sunday after noon with Lizzie Swltzer. ' W. H. Hall made a business' trip to Scranton the first of the week. The Grangers are planning an en tertainment In the near future. SOUTH STERLING. A number of people attended the Sunday School convention at Sterl ing, Tuesday, Dec. 14th. Had a fine time and were entertained very nice ly. Mrs. Richard Bartleson visited TVer daughter, Mrs. E. L. Robacker of Moscow on Tuesday. Mr. A. E. Barnes made a business trip to Scranton on Tuesday. Mrs. Clias. West has been on the sick list. Miss Price of Mt. Pocono, has been the guest of Mrs. H. L. Gilpin. Mr. Homer and Earl Carlton spent a few days last week In Scranton. George Frey has returned home from Philadelphia where he has completed the course at the embalm ing school. Miss Carrie Wert has gone to Weissport to spend the winter with her uncle. Mrs. Amelia Gracer Is helping Mrs, G. H. Lancaster in general house work. Christmas entertainment held in the M. E. church Xmas eve. Cantata "A Jack Frost Shower." ORSON. Mrs. D. O. Chamberlain entertain ed the Ladles' Aid Thursday of last week for dinner. Miss Grace Hall spent last week In Wllkes-Barre. ' Mr.. H. B. Hall and Ira N. Hlne, who have been on the sick list, are somewhat improved at this writing, Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Warner San- ford, Dec; 13, a son. Rev. O. G. Russell delivered a very interesting sermon Sunday evening. Rev. J. B. Cody, of Bethany, is ex pecfed to deliver a lecture January 26th -in tho M. E. church for tho .benefit' of the Epworth League. Everybody invited. Mr. 'and Mrs. Albert Kady and family and J. N. Hlne and family of Scranton, are expected to spend Xmas with D. J. Hlne. Reba Hlne returned to Wlnwood to-day where she is attending school The M. E. Sunday school will have an entertainment and Xmas tree at the church Xmas eve. Mr. H. J, Hlne killed a hog re cently which weighed 500 pounds when dressed. Mrs. Frank Sanford 1b spondlng sometime with her son In Jersey City and daughter in Connecticut. W. R. Belknap and Irvln Leo, who are working In Bergonflold, N. J., are expected home for the holidays. Mrs. O. B. Russell entertained the Women's Home Missionary soolety on Wednesday afternoon ot last week. May you all have a very Merry Ohrlitma. BETHANY. Our'oldost resident, William Peth- ick, celebrated his, 9 4th birthday on Monday, Dec. 13th. Clara Ballqu left Wednesday for Wllkes-Barre to visit relatives. Mr. RIdgeway of Honesdale, was hero Wednesday putting In the now lights for J. B. Faatz's at his storo and home. All the school girls are very anxi ous for December 23rd to come as tho contest for the beautiful doll at the store will close then. A vote is given with every ten cent's worth of goods purchased. Mrs. J, J. Hause, Mrs. George Robertson and Mrs. Strongman spent Friday in Scranton. Miss Katherine Kallish of Hones dale, representing the Independent, was a caller in the village on Friday. The Union Christmas exercises will be held Christmas evening; Satur day, in the Methodist church. Rev. W. B. Slgnor expects to be at Alden ville on Friday evening. Dr. Fuller, District Superintend ent, preached two of his eloquent sermons here at the quarterly con ference Saturday evening and again Sunday morning. Patrons' Day will bo observed Frl day afternoon in the school here by Miss Maney's scholars. A fine enter tainment and Christmas tree with gifts will be the attraction. John Smith has sold his milk route to Elmer Faatz. Harry- Smith has sold his milk route to Mr. McMullen They both expect to go into other business. The residents of Damascus town' ship are bothered with rats. The rodents enter chicken coops and kill the chickens. In color they are something like the red squirrel. They are much larger than either the gray or black rat. The only way the farmers can account for this In vasion is by way of the box cars on the Erie. E. A. Sheard, of Damas cus, reports having lost 160 chickens last season. In Memorlam John A. Itutledgo. On Tuesday, November 23d, 1909, a sudden pall of gloom overshadowed this community, when, as a flash of lightning from out of a clear sky, the messages went (over the wires inai joun a. ttuueage naa compiemu the record of a life that had been utilized for the betterment of man kind, and that "he was not, for God had taken him." To behold Mr. Rutledge in his storo at Galilee, on Friday, Nov. 19. the day on which he was taken ill no one would have thought for a moment that he was so soon to be stricken with death, for he wa3 tlio very picture of health, a man of ap parent strong physique, and of i jovial and pleasant disposition, and to know him was to admire him, for his sterling and upright qualities whose word was as good as his bond and in his mercantile business, In which he had been engaged for the last seven years at Galilee, and In his dealings with a variety ot people whose characteristics were as varied as their faces, he built up a trade which we think cannot be surpassed in a hamlet of similar bounds. His dealings with his fellowmen was above reproach, being open and stbovo board, and he was one of the In fluential men of the town, having at different times held town officer), and wherever known he was honored and respected. He was an example of industry, generosity, thrift, sta bility, kindness and good cheer. The hospitality of his home was shared in by their large circle of friends and acquaintances, and In his home bis pastor and preachers of other folds found a hearty welcome, and the Joy of their family circle was overflow ing to enrich other homes, and al though he was a man of large bus! ness interests which occupied the larger part of his time, he was never too busy to listen to or converse about methods and means for giving Christ and the church their share of thought and strength, and the flnan ces of the church were greatly aided by his liberal giving. The going of such a life from any family or com munlty Is keenly felt, and also places a responsibility on those who remain to honor his name and memory. He became a member of the Galilee Methodist Episcopal church In 1908 as part of the fruit of that memor able revival held under the pastorate of Rev. L. T. Van Campen. Having professed conversion and assuming the obligations of the church, he en tered upon the Christian life with that same zest to do business for eternity as characterized him In his temporal affairs. He was elected and remained a trustee of the church He remained a consistent member un til God called him to enrich Heaven by the translation from his earthly home. He was the third son of William and Levlnla Rutledge of Rutledgo dale, and was born In the old home stead on Aug. 28, 1860; he continued the business of farming until his purchase of the store of G. C. Abra ham, at Galilee, In 1903. On Nov, 17, 1891, he was united In marriage to Mrs. Bertha Adams of Cold Spring, Pa., and to them were born three children Vera M., Orvls W., and Ian. His father died nine years ago He Is survived by hU widow and three children, and his aged mother, who Is eighty-two years old, and who thinks that she could have been bet ter taken than her son John, but who expects soon to be reunited with her boy In Heaven; three brothers, Alexander, of Scranton; Isaac 8., of West Damascus; Wesley, of Rut lodgedale, and one sister, Mrs. Rollln Coons, of Sweden Valley. Pa, He waa taken sick with perltonltl Three physicians and a nurse were In attendance, and 'although surrounded by loved osm who did all they ! could to alleviate his suffering which at times was intense, ho camo down toward the end, patient and trust ful; truly his house, was set In order and was waiting for the summons and he was calmly resigned to God's will whom he. was soon to see face tp face, and to receive tho reward of the righteous. The funeral services were held on Friday, November 26, at 11 a. m. in the Galilee Methodist Episcopal church, by Rev. J. M. Coleman, who preached from the text, "Be ye also ready for In such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh," to a congregation that filled tho body of the church, aisles, gallery and hall. The floral tributes were many. The body was then taken to the Bolkom cemetery at Rlleyvllle for burial. W. J. L. Jurors for January Court. GRAND JURORS. Week commencing Jan. 10. Bethany J. W. Starnes. Cherry Ridge Christian Eppley. Damascus W. A. Gregg, J. W, Whitmore. ' Dyberry Friend Walters. Hawley Mark Creasy, George Tuthlll. Honesdale Frank Box, W. L Bur- nard. Lake Isaac Shaffer. Lehigh S. F. Sebring. Manchester Ralph Glllow. Mt. Pleasant .Ellison Rude. Oregon Edward Smith. Paupack Charles W. Brink, Preston John W. Lee. Prompton D. II. Colvln. Salem S. H. Blake, George F, Chapman. Scott Joseph F. Hocking. South Canaan Loren Reed. Texas Daniel Pell, Benjamin Pol ley. Waymort H. F.-Inch. TRAVERSE JURORS. Week commencing Jan. 17. Berlin W. H. Hall, Joseph Blll- ard, George Wegst. Buckingham John Cuddihe. Cherry Ridge Richard Hlgglns. Clinton Joseph Burns. Damascus Thomas Gllroy, Wes ley Wilcox, W. B. Yerkes, Irving Rut ledge. Dreher Frank Madden, Thomas Burns, Malcom Jones. Dyberry James Monlngton, Bur ton Faatz. Hawley Joseph Spring, Thomas Drake, M. R. Barrett. Honesdale F. C. Reichenbacker, John Jenkins, Jacob Smith, F. J. Var coe. Lehigh W. L. Harvey. Lebanon Leon B, Mitchell. Manchester Ira Ellaworth, A. K. Lord. Mt. Pleasant R. F. Mumford. Oregon Jacob Rlefler. Palmyra M. A. Scheltz, John Dougherty. Preston M. I. Denlo, L. D. Cham berlain. Paupack Conrad Relnke, Prompton William Pentecost. Salem George Roses, H. H. Har low. Scott Edson Whitmore, A. ' S. Marks. Sterling C. E. Luchs, Thomas A. Musgrove. Starrucca L. C. Mumford. South Canaan Charles Howell, J. F. Lee. Texas Elmer Ferguson, John Dalley, Frank J. Holl, Fred H. Mauer, J. S. Helnickle. CASTOR I A lor Infants and Children. Th9 Kind You Have Always Bought Bears tho Signature of NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION, ESTATE OF JOHN KRANTZ. Late ol Honesdale, Pa. All nerRmiR Indebted tn nam e.qtnte are noti fied to make Immediate payment to the un dersigned ; and those having claims against the said estate are notitled to present them duly attested (or settlement. W.M. H. KllAflTj. PHILIP KKANTZ, JOHN E. KRANTZ, Administrators. Honesdale, Pa, Dec. 8. 1909. 07t6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION, ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE S. II AND. late of Honesdale. All persons Indebted to said estate are noti fied to make immediate payment to the un dersigned : and those having claims against the said estate are notified to present them duly attested, tor settlement. HENRY. S. HAND, Brooklyn, N. Y Dec. 8, 1909. Executors. Or W. H. Stone, Honesdale, Pa. lOOwfi W. B. HOLMES, President. A. T. SEARLE, Vice Pres. We want you to understand the reasons for the ABSOLUTE SECURITY ot WAYNE COUNTY SAVINGS BANK HONESDALE, PA., HAS A CAPITAL OF - - - $100,000.00 AND SURPLUS AND PROFITS OF - 304.000.00 MAKING ALTOGETHER - - 404,000.00 EVERY DOLLAR of whioh must bo lost before any depositor can lose a PENNY. It has conducted a growing and successful business for over 35 yours, serving an increasing number of cuatomers with fldeellty and satisfaction. Its cash funds are protected by MODERN STEEL VAULTS. AH ot these in py ine uah. isanr of tha ?irsby. ft notably able l'HKMK HArETV which Bank, Total Assets, DEPOSITS HAY -DIRICTORS Oft Our store Is a sparkle "With with all kinds of Goods suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Special Holiday Sale of Suits and Coats for Xmas Gifts. A lot of Ladies and Misses 54 in. length Kersey Coats half lined, $12.50 to 14.50 quality. Xmas Sale $9-89 Suits For Misses and small women. Sizes 14, 10, and 18, were selling for $10.98 and $12. Xmas Price $8.98 Suggestions for Holilday Gifts. Furs, Silk or Net Waists, Silk Petticoats, Eain Coats, and Lad ies' Muslin Underwear. Coat Sweaters Sweaters for Men, Ladies and Children are here in complete assortment. Annual Sale of Rugs. This sale will continue until Christmas. Christmas Goods at Ev ery Counter. Leather Goods, Gloves, Handker chiefs, .Umbrellas, Ladies' Neckwear, Scarfs, Belts, Belt, Buckles and Pins, Linens, Stockings, ijkaj Worsted Dress Goods, Gents' Furnishing and Under wear in all descriptions. To get the most for the least money III 1 O A- 1 1 Will pittUHB OUUUl U1UUS. Buy your gifts here. Katz Bros. ELECTION NOTICE. Meeting of the stockholders of the Honesdale National Bank will be held at the banking house of tho said bank In the Borough of Hones dale, Wayne County, Pa., on TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1010, between the hours of two and four o'clock p. m for the purpose of electing directors and transacting any other business that may be brou&ht before the stockholders. EDWIN F. TORREY, 4eoI100 Cashier. Honesdale, Dec. 15, 1909. ELECTION OP DIRECTORS. In compliance with an Act of the Assembly, and In accordance with Sec. 17 of the By-Laws of the Cream ery and Cheese Factory Mutual Flre Insurance Company of Pennsylva nia, notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting of said company will be held In Honesdale, Pa., on Tuesday, January 4, 1010, at 10 ft. m. for the transaction ot general busi ness and the. election of seven direc tors to serve for the ensuing year. P. A. CLARK, Prest. W. E. PERHAM, Sec'y. Pleasant Mount, Pa. 3t H. S. SALMON, Cashieh W. J. WARD, Abs't Oabuikr tills Bank. gcoupled with conservative management. Insured , PERSONAL ATTENTION constantly clven the Board of Directors assures, the patrons ii theiprlme essential of a good $2,886,000.00 BE MADE BY MAIL. 'JftfiHH J' A-