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1 Correspondence Items Gathered by- THE CITIZEN STAFF Milanville. Dec. 17th. Mesdames Connor and Nichols, and Miss Minnie Gay, entertain ed the Ladies' Aid Society, at the home of Miss Gay, last Thursday afternoon. Twenty enjoyed the chicken pie dinner, which was served. Mrs. Charles E. Beach and Mrs. Helen Dexter had a family dinner last Wednes day, at which the Mesdames Connor, Nichols and Appley, Misses Minnie Gay and Florence C. Skinner, W. E. Beach, of this place, and R. R. Dexter, of Ho boken, were guests. Among the good things on the menu were roast turkey and rabbit pie. Miss Clarissa Brigham-, of Scran ton, is spending the winter at the home of her uncle, Rockwell Brigham, and attending school here. R. R. Beagle and Lewis Hocker, Jr., spent last Friday in Tort Jervis. James Dolson made a business trip to Honesdale last Wednesday. Mrs. George Tyler entertained her brother, Ransome Terrel, and wife, of Cortland, N. Y., last week. Earl Barnes has shut down his saw mill for the winter. Mr. Stewart of Binghamton, is in town this week. Mrs. Henry Langc Fpent a few days last week at Deposit, N. Y. M. E. Wilcox and H. C. Noble, of Waymart, have been canvassing the town for subscribers to the Ladies' Home Journal and several other magazines. R. R. Dexter returned to Hoboken on Tuesday. His sister, Mfss Mary Dexter, accompanied him, and will spend some time with Brooklyn relatives. Henry Langc is enjoying a few clays' vacation with Hallstead friends this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tyler will drive to Kenotia La'te, N. Y., this week. II. M. Page's pretty home, "Ardsley-on-the-Delaware," had a narrow escape from being burned to the ground early last Monday morning. Miss Ida Coots, who occupies a large front room on the third floor, had, alter using a match, thrown it down on a dish on the dresser. The match, striking something inflam mable, set lire to the dresser and con tents. .Miss Coots had left the room, and the lire was discovered by little Percy Page, who, when he came down stairs, said it was all sinokv. Mr. Page, who was at the barn, also discovered the blaze, and through prompt assist ance, and having a large tank of water on the floor, the house, with the ex ception of the third floor, was saved. The room in which the fire caught was entirely burned, and Miss Coots, who has traveled extensively with Miss Helen Gould, lost many expensive things. Mr. Page lost a saw mill by fire, three years ago, on which there was no insurance. South Canaan. Dec. 16th. 'lhe Sunday school of the M. P. church will give a Christmas Cantata. "A Good Time with Santa Claus," nearly the whole school taking part. The church will be elaborately decorated for the occasion. The enter tainment will be given on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th. Those wishing a seat must come early. Opening exercises at 7:30. Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute presents to the scholars and friends assisted by his "little workers" called "Brownies." You cannot afford to miss this treat. The Ladies' Aid of the M. P. church, placed in the parsonage a beautiful range, while friends donated the lino leum. The pastor and wife greatly ap preciate the kindness and generosity of both church and friends in trying to make the church home pleasant and cheerful. Rev. Mr. Hooper has conducted two weeks revival meetings at Mt. Cobb, resulting in six at the altar. Rev. Mr. Hooper has been indisposed for a few days and was not able to fill his appointment last Sunday. Bethany. Dec. 21st. Miss Edna Lavo is spend ing some days in Carbondale with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Paynter.. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harmes and daughter, Eva, will leave Wednesday to spend Christmas at Mrs. Harmes's former home in Plei'sant Mount. Mr. Wyn, of Allentown, preached Saturday and Sunday evening. He is a very earnest and forceful speaker. Mrs. Larkin has made many friends during her sojourn here. The meetings will continue this week, every evening except Christmas eve. Patron's Day will be observed in the school on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24th, with appropriate exercises. The Union Christmas exercises will take place Thursday evening, in the Presbyterian church, with the usual cele bratlorf. Charles Webb, Rush Kimble and Emerson W. Gammell have purchased new cutters and are enjoying the good sleighing. -About the County. South Canaan. Dec. 10th. Most everybody is getting ready for Christmas, and all are in hopes they will be remembered by their friends, and especially old Santa Claus. The entertainment to be given in the M. P. church Christmas Eve, bids fair to be a success. Everybody welcome. Mr. and Mrs. George Fielding made a business trip to Carbondale on Thurs-- day last. A number of families on River street, have lately placed in their residences the Bell telephone, which they seem to en joy very much as the lines are kept busy early and late. Our popular milliner, Mrs. Harry Ward is kept hustling now-a-days in or der to meet the demands of the public. One look at the display in the Kay win dow is sure to entice the ladies to walk in. Mrs. Abraham Bronson and son, Roy visited friends in Carbondale last week. Richard Congdon was given a sur prise by his family on the 11th inst., the occasion being his fiftieth birthday. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Catherine Moules and Mrs. Frank Box, of Honesdale, were pleas ant callers at tho home of the former's father and mother, Mrs. and Mrs. Jos Machell, last week. Samuel Black's family have scarlet fever. Dr. Cook has charge of the cases Two are reported convalescent. Jerry Buckley, ourvillage blacksmith, is a very busy man now-a-days. We can hear the ring of his anvil until a late hour and wonder why he 'don't ring off. Alton VanSickle has resigned his po sition as teamster with Ernest .Kizer, the miller, at Varden, and his place is now filled by Floyd Frisbie. Samuel Robinson, who had his thumb mnutated on account of a felon some time ago, is now able to work again. Waymart. DEC. 21st. W. J. Doyle, who is at tending the Jefferson Medical school, is snendinu the Christmas vacation with his parents here. The M. E. Ladies' Aid cleared about $123 at their fair held in the church par lors last week. Rov Mitchell, of Scranton, visited friends in town over Sunday. Harry Stanton, of Schenectady, N, Y., is visiting at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Stanton. Joseph Denk has recently purchased a new piano of Guernsey, of Scranton. Irene Lyons is visiting her brother in Scranton. Ruth Tuthill, of Drew Seminary, is home for her vacation. Kate Woodward, of New York, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. C. B. Tuthill. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Box, a third son. Mrs. Martha Jeffrey visited relatives in Jermyn, the past week. Jesse Wonnacott and Roy Siuquet at tended the dance at Honesdale, Friday night. Our merchants all have a fine line of holiday goods. One need not go else where to do their Christmas shopping. Edward Butler, of Carbondale, spent Sunday in town. Jesse Wonnacott spent Sunday in Scranton. Leroy Sinquet is visiting Clifford friends. Steene. Dec. 21st. The officers of the Sab bath school have decided to get a move on themselves and hold their Christmas tree exercises on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th. Ralph Haley has moved from Carbon dale to South Canaan on his lately pur chased farm. A party was held at the home of Miss Edith Short, last Saturday evening, in honor of her nineteenth birthday. Those present were : Misses Frances Richard son, Maude Smith, Florence Adams, Pearl Swingle and Florence Dennie, and George Smith, Orin Kagler, Edwin Budd, Frank Budd, 'Lesley Mill and Hownrd Adams. Games wero indulged in, and refreshments were served at a seasonable hour. , After spending two months with her sister, Mrs. William Wright, at Carbon dale, Miss Olive Haley has returned to her home at Steene. All who are interested in the Chris iuiib tree exercises on Christmas Eve, will please bring their gifts to the chap el, plainly marked, not later than nine o'clock on Thursday morning, or at the home of Mrs. J. E. Haley any time be fore the 24th. We arc sorry to hear that Frauk Mag loski is contemplating selling his farm and leaving the neighborhood, for ho is a friend and a neighbor to one and all, and will be missed very much. We hope that the future will change his mind. We hear that a 12 pound eon at the homo ot Mr. and Mrs. James Kugler, at Hyde Park, is what is keeping Mrs. JoWShcfrt absent from liomo 60 long ; Mrs. Kngler being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Short. Roy Spangenberg, of Carbondale, visited his parents Saturday and Sun day at South Canaan. Rev. Mr. Davis, of Waymart, preach ed a very interesting sermon here Sun day afternoon on "The Birth of Christ." Dyberry. Dec. 21st. Sunday, .Dee. 20th being the 25th anniversary of the second mar riage of George E. Baker, of Dyberry, to Miss Carrie Van Deusen, his daugh ters and their husbands gave them a surprise on Saturday evening, Dec. 10tli to celebrate the event. Th.ey took re freshments which were served at an early hour. A cut glass cream set was given them as a token of remembrance. Other tokens were received from friends far and near, which were greatly ad mired. Mr. Baker's first wife was Emily Lincoln, sister of S. 0. Lincoln and Mrs. Lucy A. Wright, of Hones dale. Tyler Hill. Dec. 21st. The second annual elec tion of officers of the Tyler Hill Cornet Band took place in the band rooms in that village Saturday evening, Dec. 19th. The following officers were elected : Leader, J. L. Sheard ; President, S. A Brush : Vice President, W. B. Yerkes : Treasurer, S. D. Olver ; Secretary, R. E. Mitchell ; Janitor,. Perry Griffith. A goodly number were present and after the business meeting all did ample jus tice -to an excellent banquet given by the president, Mr. Brush. Much credit is due the leader and president for their unceasing efforts in keeping the band in the ever progressive state in which it has always been, since its organization two years ago. The remainder of the even ing was spent with music, speech-making, etc. After voting it the one best night of the year, all left for home with hopes of many more ' such pleasing events in the future. Menneii & Co. will winter stock of Ladies' at cut prices. close out their cloaks and suits 41ei Don't fail to get our prices before you buy elsewhere. We can save you money. O. G. Weaver, Jeweler. Menkeu & Co. will close out' a lot of single suits for Ladies and Misses at less than cost. 4 leu JUEY LIST January Term, 1909. GUANto JUKV. Berlin Benjamin Prey. Clinton Thomas Wiggins. Cherry Ridge I. F.Taylor,. Damascus J.J. Abraham, K. F. Tng gert. Dreher Harrv Akers. Dyberry-1). Si. Kimble. Hawley Isaac Male. Honesdale W. J. Birdsall, J. J. Os born. Lebanon Charles Bolkcoiu. Manchester Oaklev Tyner. Mt. Pleasant E. II. Ledvard, jr. Oregon Floyd Tiel. Palmyra James Haggerty. Paupack Lewis M. Bittiirr. Preston G. C. Reynolds. Salem D. W. Patterson, Richard I Denver. Scott J. H. Smith. Sterling P. H. Howe. Texas fvdward Ueit.er, Uarl I'rosch, Samuel Dodge. TRAVEUSE JURY. Berlin Elmer Dickenson. Buckingham-Theodore Hunt, J. Spratt. Canaan R. F. Welsh. Jaipes Moylan. Cherry Ridge A. Buckingham. Clinton G.H. Knapp.F.M. Gaylord. Damascus J. T. Noble, Jas. Blair, John Dexter, W. A. Gaston. Dreher hdward Adams. Dyberry J. I. Bates, Fred Weniger. Hawley Ed. Mc Namara, G. C.Man- deville, J. F. Conklin, Anton Kerber. Honesdale Ray B. Bunnell, Chas. Irwin, John E. Richmond. Lake Frank James. Lebanon P. F. O'Neill, Oscar H. Day, Fred L. Gager. Lehigh Fred Dieroff. Manchester O. B. Coddington. Mt. Pleasant William Fitze. Oregon C. L. Highhouse. Pahnvra S. S. Keyes. Thos. Brod- erick. Paupack James McDine, Lewis E. Stroh. Preston-J. W. Doyle, W. E. Ben nett. Prompton A. B. Smith. Salem W. H. Stermer, Bernard Han Ion. Scott Willis Early. South Canaan Jeremiah Buckley, John Nolan. Sterling H. G. Foster. Texas George Bartron, Martin Hel mier, jr., W. S. Toms, Peter Manger. Waymart Lewis Clift. At DODGE'S You will find an excellent assortment of articles suitable for Gbrtetmas presents A FEW SUGGESTIONS : Bibles, Toy Books, Calendars, Perfumery, Prayer Books Fine Gift Book CbriBtmna Curds Pocket Books Fountain Pens Toilet Cases, Hund.palutcd Novelties "Webster's Unabridged Diction, nry for 93.BO HYMENEAL. The marriage of Sheriff-elect M. Lee Braman, of Wayne county, to Miss Cora C, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Titus Hina man, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, at Huguenot, N. Y., on Friday, Dec. 18th, 1008, at 2:30 P. m., the ceremony having been performed by Rev. Robert B.Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Port Jervis. It was a quiet home wedding, only the im mediate families of tho contracting parties being present. Mrs. William Hinaman, of Port Jervis, was matron of honor. The bride's gown was white crepe-de-chine over white silk. The couple de parted from Port Jervis on train 3 for a wedding trip through western states. They will return to Honesdale about January 1st, and soon thereafter will oc cupy the residence of the Wayne county sheriff on Tenth street. Up to within a few weekB ago the bride's parents were residents of Kellam, Manchester town ship, from which place they removed to Huguenot, where Mr. Hinaman pur chased a fine farm. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Iter. A. L. Whittaker will hold service in White Mills, on Christmas morning, ot 8:30 Holy Communion and sermon, and next Sunday, Dec. 27th, at 3 p. m.. Evening Prayer and sermon. The choir will sing Christmas hymns and offertory. Christmas Day will be observed at Grace Episcopal church at 10:30 a. m., by a service consisting of Morning Prayer, sermon and Holy Communion. Tho musical program is as follows : Processional Hymn, No. 41, "O Come All Ye Faithful:" Venite : TeDeum. Baumbach ; Jubilate, Alzanova ; Hymn mo. ou; uaroi, it uame upon a flua night Clear," W. S. Willis: Hvmn No 53, "Shout the Glad Tidines." Avis: Offertory Solo, "Angels from the Realms ot uiory, xviidiinger; Hymn No. 22o. "Bread of the World," "Eucharistic Hvmn. Hodees : Recessional Hvmn. No 58, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," J. uarnDy. .Christmas services will be held in St John's Lutheran church as follows : ' a.m., English Matin service: 10:30 A m., German service with Confession and Holy Communion; 7 l M., Sunday school service. Rev. W. F. Honpwill conduct Christ mas services at the Creamton Lutheran church on the day after Christmas, at ll):4o, a. m. lhe service will be con ducted in German, and Holy Commun ion will be celebrated. Afterthe German service the pastor will give a brief Eng. lish address. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank OF IIOXKSDALE, WAYNE COUNTY, PA, at the close of business. Nov. 27, 1908. nKsoeiicEs. Reserve fund $ Cash, specie and notes, $11,014 S'J Due from nnn roved re serve agents SB.KS1 95- 4MMS 47 Checks ami other cash Items 618 08 Hills discounted. not due ."H.548 00 Illlls discounted, time loans with collateral 18,750 00 Loans on call with collateral 5,700 00 Loans uoon call umm nnn nr mcirr names 18,085 00 Loans secured by bonds and niort- . gages 3,075 00 inve.iinieni securities ownea exclu sive of reserve bonds, viz Stocks, bunds, etc f.l7,K( 50 Mortgages and lini ments of record l!l.:M ni .i7.2i:i 41 I lieal estate 18JSJ9 55 Kurnttureandllxtures 1,80141 .Miscellaneous assets 1,770 72 $ 205.193 24 LI.VIIILITIKS. Capital stock paid In $ 50.000 00 undivided iToms. less expenses and taxes paid 2,853 9,1 iiupusus, suujeci iu ciiecK..$)i.aiUDJ Deposits, special 100,800 09-152.323 21 Cashier's checks outstanding) 10 10 J205.193 24 htato of Pennsylvania, County of Wayne, ss 1. 1;. i. r.mery. casnier 01 tne above named I company, do solemnly swear thnt the above ( siuieinent is true to lie nest 01 my Knowledge and belief, C, A. E.MKKY, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2d day of December. 1908. . , . it EN A P. EDOETT. N, P. Correct attest: M. K. Simons, ) F. W, KBEiTNEn, Directors. John Kuhdacii, ) ItEPOKT OF THE CONDITION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SAVINGS BANK HOAESDALB, WATHE CO., FA.. at the close of business. Nov. 27. 1908. RESOURCES Kcscrve fund $ Cash, specie and notes, $58,382 85 Legal securities 45.000 00 Duo from approved re servo agents 125,787 J2-22UG9 97 Checks and cash Items., 1,000 58 Due from Hanks and Trust Go's, not reserve agents 9,008 32 Hills discounted not due. $297,519 32 Hills discounted, time loans with collateral... 39,385 50 Loans on call with col lateral 77,787 50 Loans oil call upon one or more names 51,803 00 Loans secured by bonds or mortgage 3,000 00 172,497 32 Stocks, bonds. etc....l,808,tH7 00 Mortgages uud Judg ments of record .... 183.959 'It-lAtUSm 30 Ileal estate 33,000 00 Furniture and Fixtures 2.000 00 Overdrafts 10 20 Miscellaneous Assets 400 00 $2,712,598 09 LIABILITIES, Capital Slock, paid. In 100.000 00 Surplus Fund. 300,000 00 Undivided Profits, less expenses ana taxes paid. 01.952 89 Deposits subject to check $154,792 88 Deposits special '2,091,831 71 Time certificates of de posit 238 78 Cnrtlhed checks 591 39 Cashier's check outst'e 797 03-2.251.251 84 Duo to Commonwealth 25,000 00 Due to uuiiKS anu uanicers, not re serve agents 1,390 96 $2,742,598 69 Stnle nt Pennsylvania. County of Wavne. as. 1. II. Scott Salmon. Cashier of thn ahnvn named Company, do solemnly swear that the unove Biuicniem ib irue, 10 me oesi 01 my Knowledge mm uenei. ISlsned) II. 8. SALMON. Cnhlir Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd duy oi uecemoer, itu. fHlenod) ItOIlEItT A. RMITH. N. P (Notarial Heal) Corrett-AtteUt W, 11. HoLiixj. ) AlohzoT. Bearlk, Directors, H. Clark, J Tooth Savers We hare the sort of tooth brushes that are made to thoroughly cleanse and save the teeth. Thov urn the kind Ihnt clean teetWfwIllinuL leaving your mouth full ot bristles. We recommend those costing 25 cents or more, as we can guarantee them and will re- jiace, tree, any mat snow delects or manu acture within three months. O. T. CHAHBER5, PHARflACIST, Opp.D. & It. Station, HONESDALE, PA. LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES? It will pay you to call at the finely equipped GOLDEN'S OPTICAL PARLORS U8outh Main 8t.. CAIIBONDALK. PA NOTICE. There will be a meeting ot the stockholders of the Honesdale National Bank, at the tmnk- IIUUM?, UII TUESDAY, JANUARY 12. 1909. between the hours of one and four o'clock, p. ni.. for the election nf nlnn nitwtna t, ensuing year. iiy oracr or the Hoard. , , h E. F.TORREY, Cashier. Honesdale, Dec. 18, 1908. 41el7 Prices toSirit Every Purse i Our s 11 WHOLE I REMEMBER, EVERY DOLLAR PUR CHASE MEANS ONE VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER- g. p. sonriER 1 THE JEWELER, GENTLEMEN'S CORRECT CLOTHES tit CMtM lUkira Furnishings I The newest and latest Novelties for Men and Young Men. 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