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Wcllsbato %ir.SRQRO,- TlQG-A COURl% PA,r WEDNESDAY, JANab- j • - ojww Fftp-K T.TBRAHY.ortofailInnaJn-Dedioation inCheater Place, Its NewHoine, on Friday..Chester Place, tho new homo or the Green Free Library.^bounded In hos-rc-IgBer-rd!iveort;ar•illert'n-.heofiheaj-ndb!cowpltallty when ir opened its doors to the public Friday last. January 20th. The reception committee at this formal opening was as follows: Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Cbanncll, Mr. and Mre. F. A. Deaus. Mr.'Snd Mrs. L. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Fay F. Howd. Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Marsh, Mr-.'rand Mrs.E. h. Owlett, Mr. H. B.'Backer. Mr. and Mrs. H. E.-Raesly. Mr. and Mrs.F. H. Rockwell. Miss Harriet A. Simpson'. Mr. apdldrs. G. M. Spalding, Mr. a*nd Mrs. R. K. Youn» •Many availed .tberiselves of the op-portunlty of inbpeptln^-the fine new library* building during t^e afternoon from three to Bvjr.' Chiwtcr Place, the former home of Miss-JfaVy B. Robinson. after a few ch-\-igeB which It has undergone, Is mnjt Jdeally sult-the opening or the new home of the library. ‘ Ho thch' traced the growth of literature-throughout tho ages, beginning with the religious literature, then up through the a#**-of ballads, to the. time of Charles II.. when he gave Pennsylvania to William Penn. William Penn was, according to Mr. Montgomery, the only peace advocate that was ever*Jworth a hill.of beanB.’T But even In Penn's time there was no great desire to become, civilized. When Benjamin Frankllu came upon the scene as a printer civilization began. He then traced' the hlBtory of libraries up to the present, giving due honor to Thaddeus Stevens for the formation of our public schoolfesiUntil 1889 s* free library had nevefe'tpuched this state. SinceW - ■ „ ,-TO hkI.P STATE BUIfBradford County C Follow Becomrnendi V Grand JuryThe Brddford county Tuesday morning took i tlon tending to thd-lm. highways In Bradford the Towanda Reporter resolution fathered am the motor clubs and gi thuslasts In the county, by the gnind Jury. Ti calls upon the.County C to enter Into a contra State. Highway Depurtr Construction of Improved Bradford county andrevcr, they .have spread 4^rom lhe public runds ous rate. There are c,,ch an amount an misthat time howlt;at a tremendous rate. , 'mere are » SUcb an amount as may 140 free libraries now, 71 of these 1 for the carrying out of supported by taxation^ He then of- tract a’s provided for b;refered the use of the lantern slide?, the photostat and a.H'tle later.moy-.. lag films. In conclusion he extended to tho purpose for,Which it isTicw.i his congratulations dn what has been used. Tho whole b,puae has been *©;_ don«J» the Wellsboro library, decora tell in shades of tan prescribed.: Maurice Warner, a member of thefor Ilhrarles add fitted' with' book .faculty of the Coming School of shelvejfand other furniture necessary Music, a violinist from New York for H|yfary purposes.' There.is an up- I city, then charmed his bearers with to-dato charging desk in the front'! three selections. Canto Amoroso by hatf and t)u? reading room, chlldr^Ts f-Sammartlni. Caprice YJennois by room and deference root^are mj*ft at- : Kreisler, and the Turkish March by tractive. Aside /rota t*aaa.tfiere is j Beettyoven-Auer. The quality-of Mr. a.-convenlent private office for the 11- Warner’S tones was remarffable and brarian.and mlt;y'nttra«ive sdlarlutW; he Was excellently ..accompanied byfor those who wish more icclusldrt ! Miss Blair. A delightful social hour, u..There Is a work rqota where the•blatf«‘ w.as spent following the'program, at worh wjtj, t[,e Highway lug. mending and otjier work con- which time Miss Blair and Mr. War- 1 nhic), access to the nected wltgJKe library can' be done. ! ner again played several selections for road purposes. Clot5c3 prcsocff and other convcnlcnc ^ which wore hearllly appreciated hy j. Following is tho rcsoAssembly.If the Commissioner recommendation of* the when the state approjVrli money for-feu]dipK an 4i in any part of fTTe'Count will Join hands. so t add to the sum appropi state and thus double tt derived from state apprc highways in that county Inasmuch as the couiCgootl roads enthut the time is ripe fi county to qtke a step fo matter of improving bles arc provided for the patrons of the library.:.On the upper floor is a hall which will be used for piiblic gatherings l*e Avith a kitchenette .to use should refreshments be nerved, the directors' jgori and living rooms for the. care .takers. ‘ and/ librarian. The wbole place is of art and beauty,A'targe number of people gathered-lo hear the program prepared for the formal’ opening duriwt the evening. •During the first p^Ft of the.evenini; the Wellsboro orchestra furnished/excellent music. Hon. Horag^ B'Pa?k-er introduced the speakers aud'mu-the musitfilovers present.LAWRENCEVILLE NEWS.inndslcians of the evoning.The program was opened with, an I returned from Grove invocation by Rev. A. C. Shaw. D. D.. » where they have beenDeath of Nathan Seeley — House Burned—Lawrenceville Locals.Lawroncevilie. Jan. 29.—Charles Cojegrbve, of Corning, formerly of tiTfs place, bad his foot crushed while railroading; part of his foot has been amputated. • *2*Mr. Allis has sold his dray business to* Mr. Coons, of Knoxville. Mr. Allis has returned to his farm at I-ambs-creek.Mr. and Mrs Charles Stage have City forOhio?.everai•j followjog which * a biographical lor i sketch of Charles S. Green, who by ^ ! bis generous bequest made the library Ltl 1 possible, was read by Judge S. F. i I Chaouoll. The paper was prepared j ‘r’ ! by W. C. Sechrist, Esq., of Canton, a I **’ • personal friend, the personal attor- j ney and one of the executors oi the ; will of Mr. Green. Mr. Sechrist was unable to be present. In relattn*.aweeks with their daughter. Mrs Leed?.- -. Fred Knapp, who has been extensively In the bay buying business, has moved his family to Elrairat-where he is engaged in the produce business, Charles Preston bas purchased the Colby barn and moved it onto hisir-wW underfew-facta concerning tbe life of Mr operation for appendicitispremises. *Marcellus Henry.venttwoiry Green. Mr. Sechrist said that he bad ,s‘ traveled with him and saw much ofhim from the time Mr. Green came to Roaring Branch in 1855. His . school advantages were limited, but j he was self and well educated. His work in a book store gave him oppor- . tunity to read. He was an expertweeK?-»£o in the Blossburg hospiSft. returned tcHviajipmft FYiday.Tho Preston on Stata sireet.occupied by Clarence “Good and family. was burned Thursday- morning The cause was the burning out of tho chimney.Rev. T. E. Barr, who has been indruggist In New York, where be re- Milwaukee and Chicago two weeks 9lded before coming to Roaring j returned SaturdayBranch. He talked well on all important subjects but engaged little in social affairs. His language was al-ies way* proper and he had many traits4 4. VI. .naocdArr «ry A rfrrsfton due to his Quaker ancestors and rigidHi.it-ig.training while a child. Ho had a small store at Roaring Branch and as war times came on his business grew .more profitable. He, however, made the most of his fortune in lumber, a large tract of which he had ofTcred to him in 1858 and which grew more valuable during the war. Hia success was due largely to hiS'C^paclty for hard work. He drove his business. He bad an unusually good mernbry and was quick at figures.Mr. Green at his death besides giving large sums to various institutions, provided for his relatives and friends.He however wanted above all things that the children should have good clean reading. j,nd the gift of the 11-brarv comes on easy conditions-to all who will use the library right. Mr. Sechrist stated that he had little knowledge of Mr. Green's church affiliations but in his family he observed some of the forms of the society of the Quakers. Jn conclusion the author of the paper said. “Let us al^, wavs remember hlm'TW-a-Tood* kftirt nss friend who TTB? . tv stowed a lasting blessing upon this community.”Miss Laura M. Sbuw. for many years a warm friend of Miss Mary B. Robinson, then read a most InterestNathan Seeley died in ihe Blossburg hospital Monday, of cancer of the stomach, aged 68 years. He is survived by his wife, one son. Edwin Seeley, of this place: two daughters. Mrs. D. A. Moshier. of Horsehcads. and Mrs. Marsh, of Elmira.The Free Library Su the rooms of Miss Cora Hawkins will be open Tuesday. Thursday und Saturday afternoon?.The regular monthly meeting ofj ed by. the grand Jury: i- Whereas, tbe improve! : try roads is probably the | lant question before t! ! people;; And whereas, many cc I Commonwealth have « i adoption of some plan of between the county ana ! or are about to obtain ! raent of their principal 1 And' whereas, for » 1 past Bradford county hai : paled in the 2ppropriatl ; the construction of Imi ways and tbese appropr 1 reverted into the general tbe state and distribu counties:The grand jury there ) fully recommends that sioners of Bradford cou ; enter into a lt;mptract w! ! Highway Department f ! struction of improved the county dad appropri• public funds of the cou . amount as m$v he nece-- performance of the same . in the’several acts ofthis Commonwealth i thereto in order that-Bn . ty shall at all times rece ! or the state appropriate : purposes. TH5T the Cou sioners be more diligent• the applications now on j roads.| All good roads enthus see the Tioga County Clt; take action similar to tl many counties of PeOnsy 'this line.GREAT MUSICAL 1the Women’s Home and FdMfct'i Missionary Society will meet with Mrs.Annie M Smith, on Wedne*dty afternoon at 2:3lt;1 o'clock.Tho Peeaway Club-cneet this week Friday evening with Miss'Eva J. Bee-man.Benefit for ' There will b« a sale benefit for the Saturday afternoon.Rosie.bridge tea-bake •Rosie fund on February thirdng 1 ing~sketch of her beautiful and useful adat 4 o'clock, at tbe home of Mrs. Robert K. Young A general invitation has been extended by the hostess, and the committee in charge, to every one of Rosie's friends. Tbe party is in Her honorAnyone wishing to play bridge and i»de n#arrangements to do so. may communicate with Mrs C. £. Bennett treasurer of the fund.Simple refreshments will be served to all wbo come, whether for cards or to sew. or'just for a social wisb-you-well to Rosie's coming year.There will be an admittance fee of 50 cents for each guest If any-llfMarv Barber Robinson, whose ioi ov ceuio ivi •*beautiful home now becomes the *«lt;• unable to attend wishes to tako home of the Green Free Library, was born in Wellsboro. Dec. 12. 1864.She was graduated from Vossar College in 1876. After the death of her father Miss Robinson spent nearly five years traveling In Europe, where she acquired the languages of France, Germany and Italy.After her return home she rebuiltQueen's Hall Concert Or. Catty Sellars, the w English organist of the C London. England, conce . Crystal Palace Musical F play here on Monday eve the Presbyterian church - ..-Cathedral Chimes fromHj»U^L°ndon- wl11 ** U1organ Items include t Patrol, representing tb : passing* by and the gri ‘ pearanee of a Russiau pa Storm at Sea. In the tramp of soldiers, the d : pet* and military effects portrayed. The world! unanimous in declaring lt;to be pre-eminent in sue! music a* the Storm, in wind, tbiuider and lighi a... obtained. One En states that Mr Sellars i obtains the most remarl ever heard on an orgar pl**ted a world's record vitals, given In direct si the largest organs of Car Cnited States, on the f Tho largest .audiences in of many of the larger lt;have assembled- Comal quenlly made on the ease Mr Sellars adapts himsel instruments, at ilines h' tho organ until commen | cltal He usually plays e memory', sometlmca^xlen themes requested by i crowded chnrch Is ther* pated next Monday evethis opportunity to add his mito to the treasury, ho may send the contribution to Mrs. C. E. Bennett or to Mrs. R. K. Young, on tho day of the benefitDuring the sfternoon and early evening there will be a bak© sale, open ....... .alike to contributors and purchasers, j popular admission of 35 To those who have bo generously vol- •• •her father’s home, and Chester 1 onteered to send foodstuffs, we cry Christian Church 3Place was created, ono of the most an eleventh-hour admonition. Please were disapiointedbeautiful homes*in Tioga county, ’ remember! I ing Mis? Katherine SUutwith its delightful grounds and flow- j It Is ardently hoped that this oc- Sonday. 'She was unable or garden. Miss Robinson possessed . caslon of charity may meet with tho . lhe Sunday services, but a good library which she used. She success it and Its object deserve. , Mondftt and Tuesday n had much civic pride and bad high - - i evening. Wednesday, sbeideals for tbe town She was one of Notes Around Draper. nl Ml Z(on. Everyone 1tbe first to offer financial aid to a j Tho dwelling house of C. M. Ford. : iho growth of the klac librarv project. But It was not till j occupied by Clydo Callahan, burned .i attend, after her death. Nov. 12,.1913. that , on Wednesday, with nearly all the! This afternoon the Laccontents. Aid Society meets on -doty will meet with \ Tuesday, the 30th. to sew for Mrs. Perry on East avenue. ^Callahan: receipt* from table to pur- dance is desired. Thurwchaso factory cloth and other goods ‘'tho usual prayer meeting necessary for housekeeping. at the church.Mrs. Cort Decker, of Jersey Shore, i The usual services next spent tbe week-end at J. A. Vande- morning and evening. Su grift’a. - I at Mt. Zion at two •Mr. and Mr*. William Townsend. | preaching at three, of Wellsboro. were Sunday guests of 1. Mr. Blair was called Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stratton. ; itargh on Monday to »ttlt; Mr. Grant Tomb, of Slate Run. visited friend* here on Saturday evening.Mr. and Mre. Clyde Goodwin, of New York city, arc visiting Mrs.Goodwin's paren‘8. Mr. and Mrs.John Compton.the full extent of her interest was revealed. Then it was made known that she had made the ioatitutlon the resldaarv heir of her largo estate. Chester *Place I* a beautiful memorial to a splendid and. beautiful woman n* I and the endo- lucnt fund Mary Barber Robinson left will in due time become a perpetual memorial to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Robinson. who were so long prominently identified with tbe bustnc*3 and social affair* of Well*boro.Following the reading of Mi** Shaw's paper those present were delightfully surprised with a piano solo, Mlllian* March. by Schubcrt-Tau*. by Ml si La el la Blair, an accomeral of Mre Lingle. an The pastor conducted tb H. M. Buck, of Delmar. Jan. 22.ig. bv Miss 1-oeiia wair. an ,P'isScd musician and a member of-* tho faculty of the Corning School of •Mil!irav'1herMis* Blair. nf Corning N. T. (a nrost excellent rendition o, , Pfi lACtion and rorclvcd henrty nr- - v-jf-c-rxtc Librarian -er- gave an' /■«! cxprcr-c*.r.t able to beAdvertised Letter*.I'nited State* F’ostofllce. Wellsboro. .’an. 2“.—-Advertised Letter*: liam Crooks. F. I*. H. F.lHolt. Mr. crick. Lterie H'rrSnclon, .T. M. r!«. T»»vlt; D. riavfoot. Ed. Town-if rot called ^er In two week* -rill be sent to the le*d letterTompkin* Topii Ben Ball wa* in Lawre urday.Alfrelt;! Bowen had bnsii rcnceville Friday.W*. F-. Dari*, of Lawrer in fown Thnrsdav.Wallaeft Doris, of Deei on friends her« Thursday Mr. «nd Mr* W. O. Be mlra. visited his mother W. B^iwen, Monday.
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Wellsboro Agitator
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, US
Wed, Jan 31, 1917
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