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 NEW BRIGHTON PAPERS. 157 in 1876 he wrote a life of Moody and Sankey the noted Evangelists, being a close friend and associate of Mr. Sankey; in 1890 a history of his regiment, the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry; in 1899 a souvenir history of New Brighton, Pa.; in 1902 a family history entitled "Some Pioneers of Washington Ccmnty, Pa." He was united in marriage December 24, 1867, to Miss Merran Darling, daughter of Joseph and Kebecca Darling New Brighton, both of New England ancestry, the former of Revolutionary ancestors, and they have two sons, Frank E. Reader attorney at law New Brighton, and Willard S. Reader associate editor of the "News." The relation of partners existed between Major Critchlow and Mr. Reader until January 1, 1877. The paper had been enlarged to nine colinnns, was recognized by the Republican party, and was one of the oflScial organs of the county. In number 35 Vol. 3, January 1877, Major Critchlow announced his retirement from the paper in the following article: "With the present issue of the 'News' my con- nection with it terminates, as I have sold my entire interest to Mr. Reader. In parting I wish to con- gratulate the friends and readers of the 'News' on its assured success. It is just and proper to say, however, that to Mr. F. S. Reader who now assumes entire control, belongs the credit of whatever excellence there has been in the management of the columns. I wish to state here that the enterprise was begun with the view of Mr. Reader taking the whole pecuniary as well as literary management, as soon as circumstances would permit. That time having arrived, I ask all my personal friends to give Mr. Reader a cordial and hearty support pecuniarily, as well as to extend to him that sympathy to which he is entitled by his many excellent social and intellectual qualities. We are free to say that whoever