PAGE 8 rim oiTizrcN, rmiAY, march ib, 1012. CORRESPONDINTS THAT MAT ORMf NOT INTERIMS' YOU STEENE. (Special to The Citizen.) Stoeno, Pa., March 14. Mrs. .1. B. Hnloy, who has been seriously 111 for the past week, is slowly Improving. Morchant Datcaman's wlfo Is con ilned to hor homo at I'rompton with a gathering In hor head. Mrs. Shaffer, who recently moved into the Kapler house, Is qulto 111. Mrs. Uay Spangenburg, of Carbon dale, is In attendance with her moth er, Airs, Haloy, hore. Mrs. Henry 'Hogoncamp is visiting a few days with friends at Scranton. Thomas Arthur visited his mother at Carbondalo Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Kagler, of Scranton, visited Saturday and Sun day with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Short, here. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hambly, of .Honesdale, visited tho latter'e par ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Haley, over Sunday. Mr. Horton, of I'rompton, has pur chased what Is known as the old Spencer property and has a gang of carpenters from Waymart tearing down and remodeling tho resldenco and It will be a handsomo one when finished. Stephen Bates Is talking of pur chasing a small farm. Mr. Bates is an old-time farmer and understands what the soil needs. The farmers In this section aro all busy tapping their sugar bushes, but the weather Is unfavorable for the flow of sap so far. Mr. and Mrs. Wagman, of Dun daff, have been In this neighborhood for the past week looking over prop erties for sale in view of purchasing a homo In this section. HOLLISTERVILLE. , (Special to T!e Citizen.) Hollisterville. Pa., March 13. 'Squire E. B. Hollister and wife are about the same. The drama, rendered by the Hol listerville Dramatic club on the 2d and 4th of this month, was very largely attended and was pronounced a success In every way. Itev. Russell of the M. E. church, will preach- his last sermon for this conference year next Sunday even ing. Tho different classes have ask ed for his return for another year. Quite a fow people of this soc iion areoutof coal on account of not being able to secure any from the dealers for a few weeks. Charles Brown Is doing some car penter work at the M. P. parsonage. Rev. A. R. Relchert will have reg ular services at the Hollisterville M. P. church next Sunday at 11 a. m. Tho celebration of the Lord's supper will also take place at the same time. The farmers are getting things In shape to start boiling maple syrup. The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Ble eecker, who died last week, took place last Sunday at Madlsonville. Hollisterville is again going to have a base ball team this year. They met for organization purposes last Saturday evening. WHITES VALLEY. (Special to The Citizen.) Whites Valley, March 13. L. P. Stark and family, of East Honesdale, have moved to the Stark home with his mother, Mrs. Martha Stark. Dennis Conlocue Is spending sev eral weeks with his brother, Peter Conlogue. Mr. ana Mrs. Lorlng Davis havo returned to Dunmoro after visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jennings. Mr. Jennings, who fractured his collar bono, is slowly improving. All are Invited to a splendid sup per at William Glover's Friday even ing. Nelson Crossman, of Philadelphia, Is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Crossman. George N. Bonham celebrated his eightieth birthday Saturday. Con gratulations. LAKEVILLE. (Special to Tho Citizen.) Lakovlllo, Pa., March 13. Mrs. Charles Reushmelr returned to her homo at Honesdalo. aftor spending a time, accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop, I who will make a weeks stay among, relatives. I Mrs. Lovlc Setzer, of Carbondalo, passed a short time recently with hor father and. mother, P. Daniels and wlfo, hore. Mr. Daniels Isn't much Improved. Dr. Rodman Is In attendance. A. C. James returned to Brooklyn after spending a couplo days on his farm at Long Pond. Mrs. Irvln Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. George Heldlebeck, from WI1 sonvlllo, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. Daniels here. Mrs. Christian Glossengor, who has been 111 for the past weok, is much Improved. W. B. Bartleson, Uswlck, spent a few days In this placo with his niece, Mrs. Orpha James and family and anany other friends. Wo aro glad to know Miss Lulu Cortrlght is convalescing. Wo hope sho may soon bo out of danger. A very pleasant evening was pass ,od at the dance on Saturday evening In honor of Harlen P. Locklln nnd his bride, MIbb Nina L. Mains, from Arlington, who wero united in mar riage at Peckvllle, Pa., March 9. Congratulations extended. Wm. Evorly is attending court at Honesdalo this week, having been one of the Jurors drawn. Mrs. M. Welsh and family enter talnod her daughter, Mrs. George Safford, of Avoy, for tho past week. Miss Edna Walker, Hollisterville, recently visited hor sister, Mrs. Al fred Lbcklln, hero. Miss Graco Tuthlll passed Sunday with her people at Salem. Mrs. John Jordan, who has kopt to hor bed for somo time with sickness, Is ablo to resume hor household duties. Miss Laura and Henry Smith pass ed Sunday with relatives at Ledge dale. James Rider was a week-end visitor in this vicinity Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. S. Miller entertain ed on March 3 Mr. and Mrs. Hyman R. Miller from Newfoundland, alBo their children from Hawloy. Conrad Relnoko attonded Masonic lodge at 'Hawloy on Tuesday even ing. PAUPACK. (Special to Tho Citizen.) Paupack, Pa., March 14. Miss E. B. Klllani spent several days In Scranton last week. Chas. Ernest Dopel were visitors at this placo Monday. Mrs. P. B. Singer spent Sunday with Miss S. B. Killam. Isabel Williams spent a fow days last week with her sister, .Mrs. Gil pin of Hawloy. Mrs. H. P. Fowler Is nearly over her recent illness. Mr. Butler passed through here this week. One of the men working for Mr. Affardo had the tnlsfortuno of cut tng his foot qulto badly last Friday. The L. A. S. met with Mrs. Pellet last week. Wm. Speiser, wife and children moved to Paterson last week. Arthur Pollott had his foot injur ed by a falling tree last week. He is still unablo to work. P. Gilpin called at tho Williams homestead last week. While chopping wood last week Jacob McKell, Jr., cut his leg quite badly. On March 2 Mrs. M. N. B. Killam celebrated her 95th birthday. Mrs. Killam Is still in good health and sews and knits every minute. We sincerely hope she reaches tho cen tury goal. GOULDSBORO. (Special to The Citizen.) ' Gouldsboro, Pa., March 14. Wlllard Gress was severely cut around the face and head whilo coast ing down the school house hill Mon day noon. His sled ran Into a tree. Mike Winter and John Pierce, of Scranton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Schitorlle at Grove Hill. An employe at tho St. Charles, an old man known as William, was quite seriously hurt Friday afternoon by falling down the basement stairs., Tho accident was caused by tho dog running between his feet, throwing him headlong. Mrs. Prank Van Dorn and children left on Monday for.Poland. Tho Van Dorns have been running one of tho Gouldsboro ico plants boarding houses. They own considerable prop erty in Poland and unless sho can dispose of same she will not return to America. Mr. Van Dorn will ro maln hero for tho present. Mrs. George Schleterllo and Fred Dierolf were Newfoundland visitors the last rt tho week. While packing away frames at ono of the ice plants on Monday after noon, Francis Hall had tho misfort une to have the middle finger of his right hand badly crushed. John and Govor Daggers left for Hawloy Monday where they may spend some time. ORSON. (Special to The Citizen.) Orson. Pa., March 13. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sanford have recently been called to mourn tho death of their Infant daughter, Wanleta. Sho was born February 1C, 1912, but only lived two days to gladden tho hearts of the parents, having died on tho 18th. The fun eral was held from the homo of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sanford. Interment In Orson ceme tery. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hino expect to teavo for Scranton on Saturday. Mr. Itlne will return homo aftor a fow days but Mrs. HIne will remain In Sira"ton to attend the M. E. con ference. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walling enter tained on Wednesday night last In honor of Miss Paulino Ludwlg of Carbondale. Progressive Hearts was the principal entertainment of tho evening. First prize was awarded Miss Evla Walling and Booby prlzo, Mr. Carl Gulley. Ico cream and cake was served and a good time onjoyed by all present. About twonty-Ilvo wero entortaln ed at the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Arch Hlne on Monday night last. Tho oc casion was tho business and social meeting of the Epworth Leaguo. Six now members have been added recently. Mrs. Laura Moules, who has been spending some time at tho homo of E. W. Hlno 1, returned to hor homo In Honesdalo. II. B. Hall is at homo again and confined to tho bouso with a very bad cold. Mrs. Warner Sanford Is qulto ill and under the doctor's rare since her return from a visit to frlendB In Sus quehanna and Blnghamton, John Simpson and wlfo are at tho home of Smith Simpson at present. The stork made a recent visit to the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. W, G. Mosher and left In their care a doar little girl baby. Miss Reba Hlne. who Is a student at East 8trodnhurg Normal school, will spend tho Easter vacation with relatives here. Jay Walling expects to romodol his Btoro nnd dwelling In the spring. Bert Sanford, Emmot Vincent and Smith Simpson togothor with sovoral others aro proparing to build houses. Mrs. Howard Palmor and two daughters, of Jormyn, spent Satur day and Sundny at tho homo of H. G. Palmer. There Is only a slight chango In tho condition of Mrs. E. W. Hlne nt tho present tlmo, who hns 'boon con fined to hor room for so long, that being for tho better. Miss Garoy, a trained nurso from Wyaluslng nnd Doctor Merrlman havo her caso in chnrgo now. Mrs. Milton Rhone is 111. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hlno will nt tend tho Wyoming conference In Scranton. BETHANY. (Special to The Citizen.) Bethany, Pa., March 13. Mrs. J. V. Starnes and sister, Miss Laura Slayton, on Friday returned from WUkes-Barro and Kingston whore they visited their cousin, Mrs. Frnnk Martin. Charles Arthur and family will soon remove to their own homo at Slko. Next Sunday Rev. Bierly will preach hero In the morning and even ing the Inst Sunday before confer ence which Is held In tho Elm Park church, Scranton, beginning on Mnrch 20. William Hauser is spending some tlmo with his son Leroy Hauser, and wife, in illonesdalc. Miss Laura Slayton will leavo Tuesday for Portland, Maine. Rev. John E. Prltchard will preach In tho Presbyterian church Sunday evening, March 17. Donations of furniture, especially dining room table and chairs and any other pieces would bo greatly appreciated for furnishing the manse. Send word as soon as con venient to box 24. Miss Collins and Mr. Hoar spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Paatz. Mrs. John Henderson had a rag bee Friday evening for the mar ried people and on Saturday evening for the young folks. All had a most enjoyablo time. Last weok Mrs. John Smith had a hen come off with thirteen chick ens, the first here. FREED FROM A CHARGE OF ROBBERY (Continued From Pago One.) P. H. Carney was sworn. Ho tes tified to the general roputation of the boys in Hawiey. He said he had known them all their lives. He has lived in Hawiey 39 years. Ho said as far as he knew their reputation for honesty was good. After talks to the jury .by Attor neys Harmes, McCarty and District Attorney Simons, Judge Searle charged the jury and they went out. After deliberating about an hour they returned a verdict of "Not Guilty." Tho case of the Commonwealth Vs. Joseph Ackerman,et al., charged with assault and battery on David L. Lake on August 2, 1911, was called about 3:45 Tuesday afternoon, Dis trict Attorney Simons for the state and Attorneys C. P. Searle and Chas. McCarty for the defense. The jurors drawn and who heard this case wero Charles Goodman, Texas; C. H. Abbey, Salem; Chas. Burleigh, Scott; L. A. Lybolt, Damascus; Con rad Hlller, Lebanon; Charles Rein ing, Cherry Ridge; John Shupper, Honesdale; 'H. J. Myers, Dyberry; Byron Tresslar, Lake; R. B. Crooke, Lehigh; William Burkett. Hones dale; W. H. Marshall, Berlin. Tho prosecution opened tho caso and David L. Lake was sworn. Ho said he lived in Mt. Pleasant. He said that ho and a party of friends had gone to Rock Lake Aug. 1 to enjoy tho peacefulness and quiet of tho lake and among other things to fish and go boat-rldlng. They wero thero for two weeks' tlmo having secured tho rental of a houso near tho lako and two boats for that length of time. On August 2 the four defendants came to their camp and proceeded to take the boats. He stated that ho had rented the boats of Hugh McGranaghan who was tho owner. Mr. Lako stated that Mr. Ackerman and another man came up to tho houso whoro ho was and told him that ho (Ackerman) had rent ed tho boats and had como to use them on Mr. McGranaghan's order. Lako declares that ho offered Acker man one of the boats but he refused to take ono of them but wanted both. During this tlmo McCann and Burr, two othors of Ackerman's party wont down to tho shoro where tho boats wore tied. Lako wont down and told thorn not to take both boats, but that thoy could havo ono. Lako then got In ono of tho boats and McCann fol lowed him, pushing past him to tho roar end where ho ordered Lako out, using strong language and ho did not heed him doubling up 'his fist. Lako said whereupon ho was shoved out into the water. Ho got back Into tho boat and was again thrown put. Mc Cann told hi in to stay out and in attempting to got back in a third tlmo, Burr who was standing on tho bank, grabbed Lako by the should ers nnd throw him Into somo bushes near the bank. Thoy both then got Into tho boat and bogan to shove off with tho oar. Lake grabbed the boat with his fingers and ho declares Mc Cnnn kicked thorn until ho was obliged to lot looso. All this tlmo ho declares that McCann was very much I excited and angry. Ho stated that Ji'st boforo this occurence tho party I consisting of hlmsolf, John Brain, ' Charles Bonham, Harry Moarso and throo others were proparing for , breakfast and It was between 7 and 8 o'clock In tho morning, When Ackerman came to tho caran with his , friend ho looked up at the house and ' said, "You aro not going in that hnnpo are vou?" "Wo are going In thero." Tho attorney for dofonso ohlccted to this and it was overruled. When asked what occurred botwoen him nnd Ackerman concerning houso and boats, Lako replied, "Ackerman said, 'McGranaghan sent mo down to get the boats, whero aro theyT I says, "They aro down In tho water." I says, "Did McGranaghan sond you' down horo to got thorn?" Ackorman then replied with "Ho did." "I told him 1 did not bellovo it" nnd ho then snys, "What do you mean?" "I moan, says I, that I don't bellovo McOrannghan would rent us tho boats and thon turn around and rent them to you nnd sond you down aftor thorn. I am willing to dlvldo up with yotn" "Ackorman than says "McCann go and arrest tho wholo bunch." Ackorman thon says, i 'Don't you know I am going to take both boats nnd you with thorn?" Ho then told ngnln tho occurrenco in tho bonts as heretofore described by him. On being cross-examined by C. P. Soarlo ho admitted that Ackorman enme up to him about 8 o'clock on tho day of tho occurrance. like a gentloman nnd denied calling him a llnr when ho said McGranaghan rent-1 od him tho boats for tho day. Ho also admitted that Ackerman offered to take them to McGranaghnn In his uuiumuunu io prove nis siatomom and offered to pay $100 If Mc Grnnnghan had not rented thorn tho boats. 'He also stated that ho got In tho boat first nnd that McCann got in and walked paBt him to tho roar end where he stood up. John Brain wa3 sworn. Ho stated that ho lived In Pleasant Mount and that he was ono of the party with David Lako at Rock Lako on Aug. 2. He corroborated most of Lnko's testimony of the affair but he said ho saw McCann and David Lako grapple in the center of tho boat. Ho states that ho saw McCann push David Lnko out of the boat and when Lake attempted to get In again ho shoved his fist in his face and 1 threatened to hit Lako If he got In j the boat again. He stated that Lako got In again and was pushed out two more times, tho latter tlmo by Burr, when Lake got In and stepped on Burr's foot. His testimony was not shaken by cross-examination. Charles Bonham was sworn. His testimony, too, was about tho same as the others as he was a member of the party on Aug. 2. On cross examination ho admitted hearing Lake say, when he had been thrown from the boat, "Thats Just what I wanted you to do." Ho stated that the distance between the two boats was about G feet and that at the time of tho alleged trouble he was engaged in taking out the poles and fishing tackle, from one of tho boats. He also testified to Lake's shirt being torn. Ralph Benson was the next witness sworn. He said ho was in Rock Lako on August 2 and had heard and saw tlm oppnnrnnen in tho linntn TTo wna in another camp across the lake. He ' saw Lako shoved out of the boat but couldn't state who it was that did . it. 'Hugh McGranaghan, proprietor of the camp and two boats, next testl-1 fled that he had leased tho camp and one boat to Lako and said they could uso the other when It was not other wise engaged by other parties. On cross-examination he said ho had leased the boats to Lako alone and not to tho whole party with him. He denied making an agreement with McCann a week previous for the use of tho boats on that day. Ho ad mitted meeting the Carbondale men on tho road when they were going to tho lake and talked to them and admitted telling them to go right in and uso the boats. He said that if the boats were out on the lake, to call them in. He also admitted on cross-examination .that he had pre viously told David Lake of tho ex- pected coming of the Carbondalo men and Lake had said "Send them right in when they come." When pressed for an answer as to why ho let the Carbondale party in when ho knew David Lako was using tho boats, he said that he thought they would divide up the boats. When asked by Mr. McCarty If a certain Mr. Rellly had telephoned him tho day before, ho answered "Yes," and told him to come right up. The Com-i monwealth rested. Lake was recalled by the defense and questioned by Attorney C. P. , Searle. "You testified that you had made all the arrangements?" "I did. I made arrangements for mvsolf and narty." REDUCTION IN Beginning March 1, 1912 we annouce a reduction of price in fuel gas to all customers using same through a separate meter as follows: From 100 cubic feet to 2,000., $1.50 per one thousand. From 2,000 cubic feet to 590009 $1.25 per one thousand. Above 59000 cubic feet $1.00 per one thousand. These rates etc., cheaper than Honesdale Consolidated Light, Heat & Power Co. Both Phones "Did you stand tho wholo ox ponso?" , . "No; wo afterwards .divided up tho oxpenscs." Ho stated that ho had n warrant sworn out 2 or 3 weeks after tho trouble Patrick McCann was Bworn. Ho stated that ho lived In Carbondalo and was a morchant thoro and wa3 ono of a party of four to tako a plcasuro trip to Rock Lako on Aug. 2. Ho stated that arrangements for tho uso of tho boats had been made with McGranaghan tho day boforo. While In Pleasant Mount on their way to Rock Lako thoy met Rollly who stated that tho arrangements had boon made and everything was alright. On tho rond they met Mc Granaghan who told thora to go In and uso tho boats, If they wero out on tho lako to call them In. They went In nnd Ackerman went up to David Lako and told him they had como to uso tho boats. Ho explained In a curteou8 and gentlemanly way that ho would dlvldo up tho boats with David Lako and his party. Lake refused absolutely to let him have either of tho boats. Ackorman then called him over to whoro the boats wore and going thoro ho (McCann) got Into a boat and was followed by David Lako, who camo down to the shore, waving his arms and shouting. Ho got Into the boat and camo to wards McCann, tho latter camo to wards tho center of tho boat where they met. McCann testified that he told David Lako to get out and let them have the boat. Ho rofused whereupon .McCann said, he walked towards Lake, the latter backing up as he approached and ho finally step ped out of tho boat In the water. Ho later testified that he heard Acker man offer to pay $100 to David Lako If McGranaghan had not rented the boats to them and offered to tako David Lake and his party thoro to prove his statement. Lake refused to go and said. "Go to h ." He did not contradict his story on cross examination. Ho stated that all tho rest of Lake's party acted like gen tlemen. He said that after Lako stepped out of the boat ho told him to stay out if he didn't want to get hurt. He admitted kicking at Lake's fingers on the side of tho boat but only as a bluff. C. E. Burr sworn. Stated he lived in Carbondalo and was a member of the party at Rock Lake on Aug. 2. Ho corroborated most of tho testi mony of tho other members of the party. He substantiated McCann's statement that he (McCann) got in the boat first and sat on rear seat farthest from tho shore and that David Lake came running down to wards them, yelling and very much excited. He got In the boat and came towards McCann. The latter got up and they met lnthe center of tho boat with a seat between them. They grabbed each other and Mc Cann said, "Davy, I don't want to have any trouble as I can't 'afford to." McCann was treating tho mat ter as a joko and was laughing all the time he was talking to David Lake. He told Lake to get out and Lake stepped out tearing his shirt In so doing. When Lako attempted to got back In tho boat McCann doubled up his fist and ordered Davy to stay out. They shoved off the bank and Davy then went to the oth er boat and tried to get in. In so do ing ho stepped on my toes and I shov ed him out. David Lake then waived his arms and said, "That's Just what I wanted you to do." Burr stated $49.50 TO CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON and PACIFIC COAST POINTS VIA ERIE R. R. For full inform Mini, call on T'ckct hock, u. i: a. r.ni' li. it. nn in crx si. FUEL makes the cost of gas coal. Be independent of USE GAS PRICE that hn wnn nunnrlnlnml ' --f ...tkiiuviH V L II. Xr l rnmnnnv ITn r1,i nuiMi.J fnmwnril fitfirv nn irnna.nvnmlnitl.nl Josoph Ackerman was sworn. IlJ ........ ..i. ... i . i . ... i v.ui i uuui uieu uiu iormer testimony for tho defense Ho was one of thil party and went up to D. Lako HkJ n gentleman nnd told him ho hntl uumu wr uiu uuhis. lie ICSUUCU ttial David Lako got excited and refuseil to oven lot them havo ono ol thorn for Min itnv. TIln ntl,tnno nil - J ' . . . U'UW.I.U, 1. 1 though lengthy, was taken up wltll iuucu repuuuuii as questions wer nsked by attorneys for tho Common! wnnlth nnil lnfnnnn tin Bamo story of tho affair at tho boal IUUUU1K. A. H. Artnmsnn. n plvll nnnu from Albany, N. Y testified to al thn fnrnenlntr nvnnta. I John Rellly was next called. Ill stntori tli.it nn Antr 1 tin hn,i t,.t.l phoned to McGranaghan for tho usl ui mo uutiia .uiu .ucuranagnan nal told him over the phono thnt hi couiu nave mem. l no uerenso res! eu. Attorneys Charles A. McCarty anl U. t . scario both gave excellent ai guments before tho Jury that ttJ Carbondalo parties should be al quitted. Attorney McCarty said thJ it was one or tho least cases that II had ever seen como up In court arJ should never have been In court. II stated that the law did not recognlJ trifles and If It did tho court c Wasno county would bo In sosslcl tit i . . , 1 nun uujs uvurj jeur. io crime nil been committed, ho said, and plead en wun tno jury to deal justly wi tnc ueicnse, The caso went to the jury after bl ing charged by Judge Searle and al ter deliberating about three houl they returned a sealed verdict "Not Guilty" which was read by til clerk on Thursday morning. Ta jury divided the costs of nrosecutlJ between Lako and the defendants! Lncknwnniin County Beer. Seven of the eight licensed brow les In Lackawanna county browedl total of 495,219 barrels during ti license year just ended. The brel e ies In Lackawanna county pa ?i7,ooo for tho privilege of mar facturlng and selling beer. To Patrons Along the Scranti Branch ot the Erie Railroad, The afternoon train leaving Scr ton as per schedule following, ril dally directly to Honesdale, glvil people time to transact their buslnl at tho county seat and return hoJ tho same evening. ARRIVE. LEA S:20 Scranton 1: 8:13 Dunmoro li 8:02 Nay Aug 1 7:54 Elmhurst 1: 7:43 Wlmmers 2 7:40 Burn . . . 2j 7:34 Maplewood .... 7:20 Lako Ariel 7:09 Gravity (5:59 filomn ........ 2d 6:53 Hoadleys 6:37 West Hawiey 3 6:12 White Mills 3 C:03 East Honesdalo .3 6:00 Honesdale... . 3 LEAVE. ARRH Published by the Greater Honest!! Board of Trade, Honesdale, PJ March 1st to April 14, 1912 Aecnt. Honodnle. Vn. or apply to W. Ol nuuon, ,ew l orK my. for Fuel, Cooking, the coal dealer. 110-7th St.
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