Page:History of the newspapers of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.djvu/196

 158 HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY PAPERS. comes to know him as I know him, will find him just what I have always found him, a true man, and one that can be relied upon under all circumstances to do what is right. In such hands I predict for the 'News' and its editor a bright future." In the same issue, Mr. Reader had the following edi- torial: "In assuming sole proprietorship of the 'News,' I shall not change it in its principles and general management. I desire to publish a paper that families will trustfully put upon their tables, and when boys and girls read its pages, will not have reason to fear con- tamination from it. Our experience proves that there is a place for the 'News.' It has been well patronized for the times, and I desire and ask a continuance of the same in the future. As in the past the paper will continue to advocate the claims of our county, and endeavor to advance its interests in every respect. Thanking my friends, and brethren of the press, for the kind treatment accorded me so far, I take my place with them, to aid in the development of our resources and advantages, and add my part in doing a little good as the years roll by." The paper was started in the confusion and uncer- tainties of the panic of 18Y3, yet it made its way and paid all expenses, growing stronger every year. Having out- grown its quarters where first placed, it was moved in the autumn of 1878 to the old Shuster building, where the Beaver County Trust Co. building now stands. Here the "New Brighton Times" was published, a factory prospered at one time, and in the third story had been a hall in which meetings and societies were held. It was one of the landmarks of the town. It was remodeled to suit the business of the "News," occupyinar the spacious cellar and ground floor, the press and engine being in the cellar, and the composing and job room and editorial office on the ground floor.