PAGE 4 THE CITIZEN, FKUJAV, DEO. 15, 1011. THE CITIZEN Semi-Weekly Founded 1008; Weekly Founded 1844. Published Wednesdays rind, Fridays by. the Citizen, Publishing Company. Entered us second-class matter, at tbo postofllco. Uonesdale, Pa. J. 11. HAIlDENBEItGH t PHESIDENT J, M. SMELTZER. . .' - ASSOCIATE EDITOR It. DOItrLINOER, M. B. ALLEN, DIRECTORS : II. WILSON, B. I. IIAIlDE.NllKIinil W. W. WOOD Our friends who favor us with contributions, and desire to have the same re Mncd, should in every case enclose stamps for that purpose. ' TERMS: ONE YEAR .' ?1.60 THREE MONTHS 38c SIX MONTHS 75 ONE MONTH 13c Remit by Express Money Order, Draft, Post Office Order or Registered letter. Address all communications to Tho Citizen, No. 803 Main street, Honcsdalo, Fa. All notices of shows, or other entertainments held for the purpose of making money or any Items that contain advertising matter, will only bn rtmtttmi tn thin nnnor on navment of recular advertising rates. Notice of entertainments for tho benefit of churches or for charitable purpose"" whore a fee Is charged, will be published at half rates. Cards of thanks, 50 cents, memorial poetry and resolutions of respect will be charged for at tho rate of a cent a word. Advertising rates on application. The policy of the The Citizen is to print the local news in an interesting manner, to summarize the neics of the world at large, to fight for the right as thts paper sees the right, without fear or favor to the end that it may serve the best interests of its readers and the welfare of the county, FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 15, 1011. HAIll IS USED TO MAKE SKIN. One of the latest and Important achievements of science Is the use of hair In skin grafting. A French scientist who has spent considerable time and attention to the experiment, has made tho announcement of "the ac complishment of Ms Investigations. Tho scientist cuts the hair from .the patient, who Is suffering from the loss of skin, chops It fine and treats It to a secret preparation. The hair Is then placed upon the exposed flesh. In a short time small white patches of new skin begin to form upon the wound. It spreads rapidly and it Is not long before an entire now cover ing has grown replacing the burned skin. This certainly Is one of tho 'most modern discoveries. It will be the means of saving the lives of many un fortunates who otherwise might not survive from severe scalds and burns. SISSON AND WRIGHT TO HE CONGRATULATED. It is gratifying to note that the press of tho whole State is giving to Auditor General Sisson the praise he has so well deserved for his super vision of Pennsylvania's finances for the fiscal year ending November 30 While it Is true that the Auditor General does not create revenues, his task of seeing that those which have been created are actually collected is a formidable one. In his diligent discharge of the duty Imposed upon him Mr. Sisson did not excell State Treasurer C. F. Wright who is equally de serving of credit for the manner in which the details of his office were kept up to the mark and up to the minute. These two officials may well be congratulated upon tho fact that the year's receipts broke all records by more than ?3, 000, 000, for If they had been slothful and easy-going, Instead of alert and constantly "on the Job," the collections might easily have fallen ibelow the previous high-water mark of 1909. WILSON'S AGRICULTURE REPORT OUT. Secretary Wilson has issued the fifteenth annual report of the Depart ment of Agriculture and it shows that although, for the first time In many years our crops as a whole have failed to exceed the total for the preceding year, they are by no means poor. Mr. Wilson's way of expressing it Is that ''there Is great abundance for all purposes." Eggs, wool, butter and poul try show a decline in price, as do nearly all farm animals, but the direct cause of this decline the 'high price of feed is in Itself a silver lining to the cloud, for the. grain .crops, although a little short in quantity, were worth $44,000,000 more than the grain crops of 1910. Corn, which has so long been king, may bo said" to have earned the title of emperor, tho 1911 crop breaking all.prevfous records by reaching a .total valuation of $1,700,000,000 more than twice the value of the cotton crop, which was second, and about three times the value of tho wheat crop. The reports of the department's investigation of the cold storage of foods are Interesting, and the recommendations of the Secretary are timely. The public, he says, has a right to know what-food has been kept in cold storage and how much Is being held out for the purpose. He urges that the food warehousemen be required to send to Washington monthly reports containing the desir ed information. The plan is a good one and is in accord with public senti ment on tho subject. 'WILL RILEY WRITE AGAIN? James Whltcomb Riley, tho Hoosier poet, whose appealing verses have long nestled in tho heart of the English-speaking race, says that ho has written his last poem. His right arm is paralyzed and the hand which once wielded a pen that was mightier than any sword or scepter that lifted up those who "were weary and dejected; sweetened those who are soured; kept close to tho beautiful simplicities of life those who would have been utterly es tranged from them by success this hand Is helpless for all time to come. Mr. Riley says that It is impossible for him to 'dictate a poem. Ho has to write it in order to work out the meter and rhythm. "The public will have to do without my efforts," he said when ho was asked to prepare a Christmas poem. "No more writing for me. My work Is done." ' Somehow, we can't believe It. AVe refuse to believe it. So long as Riley himself is with us, surely the indisposition of no 'mere servant, like a right hand, will long prevent him 'from giving voice to the poetry that he lives and feels and thinks. Poetry is not a matter of a nimble right hand, even though Mr. Riley, unnaturally inconvenienced by the newness of his affliction, may think so. As time wears on and he becomes accustomed to the thought of a helpless right hand, the songs that will well up In his heart as long as he lives, will find some other means of expression. Such, at least, is our earnest prayer. PEOPLE'S FORUM. The Citizen Publishing Com pany assumes no measure, of re sponsibility for any articles which may appear in this col umn. ' Just ii Word or Two. Editor Citizen: In your issue of Dec. 8 I read an article written iby Prof. Selpo of Gouldsboro regarding the , prelimin ary contest hold at Sterling on Nov. 3, and after debating with myself whether I should or should not make reply, I have decided that It would bo very unjust to myself to let it go without defending myself. Tho annual High School Literary Contest Is an affair that was decided to be held evory year during Insti tute week. The first meeting, called for the purpose of organizing, was held during Institute week of 1910 and It was decided to have a chair man from each district. These chair men were appointed by the general chairman of the several contests. He, accordingly, appointed Rev. Swartze as chairman of the southern district. Sometime in October I re ceived a letter from Prof. Oday say ing that Mr. Swartze could not serve as chairman, and urged me to take It and to try and make it a success. I accepted and told him that I would do the best under the circumstances, I.e., being appointed so late, so I made three copies each of the selec tion for tho boys and girls and mailed them to the principals of Sterling, Newfoundland and Gouldsboro schools. We were requested to hold a meeting and make arrangements, so as the Teachers' Association met at Newfoundland In October, I wrote to Prof. Selpe and Prof. Roimer that we would hold our meeting after the Association finished theirs. I re quested them to be sure and come to that meeting. I drove twelve miles through the mud and 'rain to attend tho Association, but particularly to make arrangements foruthe contest. Prof. Reimer was not there, but I called a meeting which, was attended by Professors Swartze, Selpe and my self. The committee decided that each principal should appoint a judge and that the chairman should secure an unpartial judge for the fifth one. Now, since Mr. Seipe at. tended that meeting at which all the arrangements were made, should the chairman be asked to explain the en tire proceedings over? or should Mr. Seipe have remained until the session ended? With the work already done by me, I consider it an imposition to ask such a thing. In regard to the impartial judge I tvIII say I tried to secure several others, particularly Mr. M. J. Han Ian, but as they were all so busy and It meant the loss of about two days I could not secure atiyono without a largo expense and I was hot in a position to guarantee- that, so I did the .best I could by securing Rev. Morrison of South Canaan, whom I had never met until the night of tho contest, and whom I know was en tirely impartial regardless of what has been said. If Rev. Morrison went to Sterling with tho Idea of " knocking put Gouldsboro " J dpiipt think he would have made such a-i"e-mark to Prof. Selpe. It was not my iault that Prof. Selpe did not have his judge there. Furthermore he told me he had a suitable judge engaged but- that late on tho day of the contest ho was un able to come. My judge that I had engaged was unable to come, but 1 didn't get a director nor did I bring a teacher of our school for Judge. If Prof. Seipe was dissatisfied with Rev. Morrison he should have said something about It before tho cdn test. In regard to holding tho con test over I desired this as I thought that neither Gouldsboro, Newfound land nor Ariel had the same chance as Sterling. I think they all should have agreed to this for Ariel had got a first and second and were running greater chances of being defeated in the second contest than any ofj the schools. In regard to Prof. Selpo's saying we went down to Sterling to secure both honors, I would say, that Als just what wo went for, If we deserved them, and that Is what we will go for next time. 'Wo are not undaunted one particle by the result of this contest and wo are going to try harder than ever next year. I don't think anyone is so small that they would criticise tho educa tional interest of Wayne county for this little dissatisfaction. (Signed). JOHN D. STORM. Ariel, Dec. 8, 1911. ADVANTAGES OF WAYNE COUNTY. How many people of Wayne county think of the fine environments in which they live? Here we have as fine scenery and as pure air ns can bo found In any section of the United States. Indeed, we ought to be thank ful that wo are living in such a wonderful country. Did tho reader ever stop and consider that Wayno county has the possibilities of being tho leading summer resort in Pennsylvania? Here Is situated over 150 pure spring water lakes on whose shores bungalows, cottages and summer boarding hotels could be erected. The plcturesqueness, healthfulness and natural scenery of Hones dale and Wayne county Is unexcelled. Wayne county Ib a rich agricultural county, containing some of the most fertile farms in northeastern Pennsylvania. It is unsurpassed for raising fine, big rosy apples. The climate and soil are just as good In Wayne county as anywhere else. 'We have additional advantages here on account of being near to the greatest apple 'markets in the world. Dr. Funk, who Is tho authorized apple orcliardlst in the State, will tell the .farmers of Wayne county at the Farmers' Institute In Honesdale, December 16, the various kinds of apples best adapted to Wayne county soil. It 1s hoped that not only those Interested in raising fruit will be lnattendance but tho people of the town as well. The school system of Honesdale and Wayne county is unsurpassed. High schools have been established In the majority of townships and the faculties rank with the highest In the state. The farmer enjoys rural free delivery in all parts of the county and as a result of better mall service, better roads have followed. Honesdale, the county seat, together with Texas township, form what is termed Greater Honesdale, with a population of 8,000 and growing, have other towns excelled for commercial advantages. They occupy the most beautiful and picturesque locations and have the best people, prettiest homes and, offer the best social, religious and educational surroundings. Our factories are diversified and give employment to many hundred people. The advantages offered to prospective Industries are manifold. If you are Interested write to the secretary of the Honesdale Board of Trade. A visit to Honesdale will convince any person that this Is the place to live and locate your factory if you are a progressive manufacturer. have overcome a less determined character. When a child he sufferod an at tack of palsy, which loft him partlal- lv crinnlcd in his feet: also when a small boy ho lost the sight of one eye through accident and at middle-, ago was obliged to undergo an oper ation for removal of tho same, the effect of which was to cause tho par tial loss of his voice, which was a tenor of remarkable quality and comuass. Provlous to this ho was collaborated with P. P. Bliss and D. B. Towner who at one time conduct ed singing schools In this locality. He also taught vocal classes at vari ous times. Ho was prominent in the temperance movement for many voars. being affiliated with the Good Templars, when that crusade was at Its height. Later no was identified with the Prohibition party in much of its work. He taught about twenty terms of school throughout various parts of the county. Mr. Curtis was twlco married, his first wife being Irene Maria Clift, to whom he was married October 10, 1869. She died November 18, 1872. To this union was born James u. Curtis, now of Parsons, Pa., and Emma Irene, ' who died In infancy. Ho alterwards married May M. Stev ens Aug. 18, 1880. To them were born Henry Percy and Bessie May, both of whom reside at home. Ho is survived by his wife and the above 'mentioned children, also one grand daughter, Irene A. Curtis of Par sons; two stepsons, A. S. Vandon berg of Plalnlield, N. J., and F. C. Vandenberg of Hudson, Pa., alsp one sister, Mrs. Julia C. Knapp, of Aldenvllle. Albout four years ago he met with an accident and broke his leg, since which time he has been declining in health. Two years later' ho suffered from an attack of congestion of the brain, this causing him to become totally blind. This blow was too much and he failed rapidly. Though zealously and tenderly cared for iby his wife and the children who are at home, as well as by a host of friends, all however proved unavail ing, except perhaps to make his last days as comfortable- as possible. On the above date ho gradually be gan to grow weaker and as the dawn was breaking the gentle spirit which so many learned in his life to love, peacefully departed from the tired form, and he was asleep with his Creator whom he loved so dearly. Tho funeral was held at Alden vllle Wednesday, December 13, 1911. After a short service at the house the remains were taken to tho Al denvllle Baptist church where tho funeral was held. The sermon was an excellent discourse by Rev. Jas. Ralney from John 17:24. He was assisted by Rev. R. D. Mlnch of Da mascus and Rev. G. S. Wendell of Honesdale. Music rwas furnished by quartet consisting of Mrs. G. G. Gaylord, Miss Marguerite Kennedy. S. J. Stanton and John Mathews. The pallbearers were E. M. 'Peck, Carbondale; Eugeno Qulntln, Ariel; J. H. Penwarden, Honesdale; C. A. Hicks, Laurella; D. P. Hopkins and C. H. Wllmarth, Aldenvllle. Interment was made In the Alden vllle cemetery. IF I AVERE OLD SANTA. By S. S. Robinson. If I were old Santa On next Christmas day, I would'.scattor gladness All. along my way; No ono would be slighted, Not tho very least, I would give most surely Evory one a feast. I would seek tho homeless, Wand'rlng In the street, Give them food and shelter, And some Christmas treat. I would find tho starving In their hovels bare, Give tnem warmth and comfort And their Christmas spare, I would bring some blossoms To tho sick and old Tell them that sweet story, That the shepherds told. I would seek the lonely, Grieved from friends to part, I would bring some gladness To each saddened heart. If I were old Santa On next Christmas day, No one would be slighted All along tho way, MnnnMmr vnln nnd man1 Over Earth's circumference, i woum maKo tnls Christmas Christmas Day, indeed 1 Sketch of Lifo of E. It. Curtis Who Died Lust Sunday. (Communicated.) Deacon Eugenlo Klncard Curtis passed from this life to his eternal rest on December 10, 1911, at 6 a. m. Ho was born at the Baptist par sonage In Bethany, Pa., May 1G, 1839; being the youngest child of Rev. Henry Curtis and Eliza Ban ning. Rev! Henry fCurtls, who was a prominent pioneer Baptist minister, in the earlier days of the church In this and adjoining counties, moved from Bethany to what is now the Curtis homestead, at Edenvale, Pa., when the subject of this sketch was about five years old. At his father's death, 'Eugene, took chargo of the homestead, car ing for his mother until death claim ed her at a ripe old age. Here he resided the remainder of his life, with the exception of about nine years, during which time he lived at Berlin Center. Deacon , Curtis was baptized by his father In Glass Factory Pond, as It was then called, Feb. 19, 1854, since which time he has been a con sistent member of the Baptist church, having been a deacon for over thirty years. He was one of tho Wayne Baptist Association and never failed to attend the annual session of the same, until age and illness prevented his attending. He was twice chosen as clerk and once as moderator.. He was a generous contributor to all church work and other worthy causes, always having a kind word and helping hand for those In need. The life of the deacon was fraught with hardships, that would Folding Card Table, $3.00 at Brown's Furniture storo. 100t3 Umbrella Racks, $1.50 at Brown's Furniture store. 100t3 Several Courts to Bo Abolished. Washington, Dec. 13. In every State of tho Union, there will pass out of existence on Jan. 1 next a his toric court practically as old as the State itself. On that day 77 United States circuit courts will cease to do business at the 276 different places they have been accustemed to 'meet Arrangements for tnls change are now being perfected In Washington and throughout the circuits. The elimination of the circuit courts was ono of the reforms pro vided for In the new judiciary code, onacted by Congress on March 3, 1911, to become effective Jan. 1, 1912. The code provides that after the latter date there should be only tho district courts, tho nine circuit courts of appeal and the supreme court. The existence of tho circuit courts since 1891, when the circuit courts of appeal were created, has been regarded as expensive and su perfluous. The 29 circuit judges will not lose their Jobs, as they will continue to sit in the circuit courts of appeals and help out in tho district courts. All tho clerks of tho circuit courts will have their positions abolished. At the same time restrictions will be placed upon the amount that district court clerks may draw as salary. Under a special law the clerk of the district and circuit courts in eastern Kentucky was entitled to $3,500 and fees for each place In which either court sat. As each court sat in Ave different places he was entitled to $35,000 a year If the fees amounted to that much. Other clerks were un usually favored by special legislation. Hereafter it will be impossible for a clerk to receive more than $3,500. The passing away of the circuit courts is but one of the reforms of the new code. After Jan. 1, the chief justice of the United States will re ceive $15,000 per annum and each associate justice $14,500. Under the ndw code Jurors for Federal courts will receive their summons by registered mall instead of by personal visits by deputy United States marshals and there will be a prohibition against members of Con gress practising before the Court of Claims here. Poultry Association Exhibit. With the Stato branch of A 1 H Tlm.U... l.ll 1 1 1 mi i i:iL 1 1 ruiiiLi v UHKiii'iiiTinii i L1UL) IIUIUIUK Lilian UUUUUI IIMML1 nr r ii n anmo r l in o . rna oovontn nnti suow 01 tno acranion Poultry at li.AU neon yj l uuiiuiu j av id ki national prominence. Tho preml HI1UW3 U1UL UUWU1UB UL XUU ITU 1. 1 vii uiaaaci. i iiol ul i.iin 1 1 hiiki and club ribbons has been lncrea xuneu us u wuuiu mu prizes repres a casn value or approximately 000. . ... j. ... iKnoinir rnm. minima r... .hn i i n lug lmerusi. uuius uiaiJiuyeu genen In poultry matters and the attent being devoted to tno subject nuiu iui'uubuuui vvuyuu, .Liuzei Bradford, Lackawanna and Susq I IIH nL lLH IJUIiai L1UCUL 1IL 'J1IJU1IL the Association officers predict t . . ti. . this January. At the last show proximately 2,600 birds were entei Shirt Waist Boxes, $2.25 at Brown's Furniture store. 100t3 HERE IS A REMEDY THAT WILL CURE SKIN AND SCALP AFFECTIONS AND AVE CAN PROVE IT. The Lelne drug store says to every person be it man, woman or child who has an irritated, tender, in flamed, itching SKIN or SCALP, you need not suffer another day. " We have a refined skin preparation that acts Instantly and will bring you swift and sure results." One warm bath with ZEMO SOAP and one application of ZEMO and you will not suffer another moment and you will soon see a euro In sight. ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP are prov en cures for every form of skin or scalp affection. They are sold by one leading druggist in every city or town in America and in Hones dale by A. M. Lelne. If you want to buy a seasonable gift for a lady, you can find at Men ner & Co. genuine furs in Muffs and Collars, Hats and handsome coats. 98w3 Brass Costumers, $3.50 at Brown's Furniture store. 100t3 BLAME YOUR STOHACH uisx luu cu iiiu ruiBii If you suffer from headaches,! ziness, biliousness, constipation, lU'.IIVH 1IV.1I. 1 HrVllUHl I'SH. HIKHI I burn, shortness of breath, s siomacii. ur uesuonuency. do sure try MI-O-NA stomach tablets. ii juu wuul liuuieuiuie reuei ii an upset or rebellious stomach MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets. Vnn mlirhh lust, nn woll rf n. cent box to-day and start to put y flfnmnrh In tln-tnn flhnnn nnrt m your body feel fine and energetic. You take no risk, not a parti for if MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Tlfir. fill !1.JI nULL 1H CIlLlIIlKtl 1(11 LI G. W. Pell will return your monc r 1 1 t r if tverytning Tor Am CANDIES, fresh from the factory. inn .. f .1... t.... . 1 . ... can buv. A line of Groceries for those who kn We give Trading Stamps. Try a sack of C. A. BROOKS' E FLOUR there is no better. The first Grocery Store below the town bridge. C. A. BROOKS, NOT WITH BOASTING OR SELF-LAUDATION BUT WITH THANKFULNESS AND PRIDE Why not please your wife by buying a new rug, carpet, portieres, lace curtains or carpet sweeper, at Menner & Co, 98w3 Election Notice! Meeting of the stockholders of the Honesdale National Bank will be held at the banking house of the said bank In the borough of Honesdale, Wayne county, Pa., Tuesday. Janu ary 9, 1912, between the hours of 2 and 4 p. m, for the purpose of elect ing directors and transacting any other business that may be brought before the stockholders. L. A. HOWELL. 100w4 Cashier. Th Honesdale National Bank a m mm a . mattes ine loiiuwiuu iaieiiieiii ui csci&ii verified FACTS TMRST Tt. is tho nlrlpsr, hank in HnnfRnn.m find has nan SEVENTY-FIVE YEAES' EXPERIENCE. l--m TT T "i U T"V 1 fll. ft 1 !L 1 T ' s i - n lr.s vnu r.R nn i ipppiti nnr nr.n. :i i . ir, iinii in I Tl 1 VHI'M II H I Ii Mill I I'l Iirf 1 1 TIM I 111 I Vri I 1 I I 111 "Rrmfla wifh .innrAVPiT "Rpcpwa Ap'Pnt.ff. fllf than its total DErOolT liability. of tho banking needs of this community and terest on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. i.i ii i i . ' i i.i . i . i-. v j i, r ...i , inmirAtin inmn.noD 1 11 1 111 i i tiii ntrrnocr. Binniiintr wi luiir n i. mii ,111 i.i i halh ...f-WWUVI UUU..V...b. ........w ' i.i i -i i. i:-r j.-. iioerai accommodation upon sawsiautury bu-curity. OFFICERS : HENRY Z. RUSSELL, President ANDREW THOMPSON, Vice President LEWIS A. HOWELL, Cashier ALBERT C. LINDSAY, Asst. Cashier DIRECTORS : Henry Z. Russell Andrew Thompson Edwin F. Torrey Homer Greene Horace T. Menner James C. BIrdsall Louis J. Dorfllnger E. B. Hardenbergh Philip R. Murray THE HONESDALE NATIONAL BANK extends to everyone in Northeastern Pennsylvania the Compliments of the Season and suggests that a bank book issued by this institution, appended to the cheerful Christmas Tree, makes a practical gift for the boy or girl, inspiring them along the path of economy and thrift ; producers of success and comfort. One dollar will start an account and you can send it by mail and mi r . . I. 1. .. j Wu win issue uiu uuu& ub yuu uiicuii. c
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