Republican News Item from Laport, Pennsylvania • Page 5

Republican News Item. THURSDAY, .1 AN. 4, 1900. County Seat Indices. and glances at the times.

4. 112 Ignorance is the mother of 4 scepticism. Ignorance does not abound to any great extent 112 in Sullivan County, 4 5o that there is But Little Scepticism about the Value of fKlewe ITtem i As a Profitable jHbvevtising flDebium. 112 Read it, Your neighbor does.f 5 Subscribe, Don't borrow, A. A.

Baker is recovering from the sick list. Eliza Hliaut is visiting Towanda friends, this week. county auditors are busy with official books this week. Rogers and wife spent Christmas with Forksviiie friends. May Mason is in New York on a several weeks visit with friends.

Wm. Fraley is home from Johnsonburg for the holiday vacation. jury commissioners were in town Monday filling the wheel for 1900. H. McGee and A.II.

Roberts of Bernice were county seat visitors on Monday. cold weather of the past week has been testing the capacity of heaters. R. Lauer and R. F.

Crossley visited at their homes in this place on Christmas. Osier of Lincoln Falls, is visiting his parents, Sheriff and Mrs. Osier. Atty. Mnllen and wife spent Christmas with the former's parents at Overton.

W. C. Mason is home from his several weeks business engagment at Punxsautawny. Africa is the burial-ground for quite a number of first-class military reputations. Hugo and family of Dushore, spent Christmas with Mr.

and Mrs. F. 31. Crossley. -Misses Mamie and Emma Gallagher are visiting with friends in Williamsport, this week.

F. 11. Ingham is convalescing from his severe illness that threatened to develope into pneumonia. May Funston is home from Overton, where she lias been engaged at millenery for the past few months. Eva Lawrence of Canton, and Miss Grace Lawrence of Lopez, spent the holidays with their parents at this place.

was the morning after Christnuts that a welcome visitor arrived at the Commercial Hotel. It is a real girl baby, and no Christmas doll baby. daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.

W. Gallagher, on Dec. 27 and died on the following day. Interment in Sacred Heart cemetery, on Friday. M.

E. Reeder is remembering his friends and patrons with a very pretty calendar. The News Item has the pleasure to say, "thank Murelle and family spent the holiday season with their many friends here. The Doctor, through force of habit brought his dental instruments with him and consequently was kept busy combining work and pleasure. Kiess was a business man in town last Thursday.

The Kiess Bros, have contracted with M. E. to peel a vast quantity of summer and supply his largest stock of logs indertaken to saw in r. Reeder will boom ness while the prices Jeannette Spencer, of Picture Rocks, spent the holidays wtih relatives here. G.

Lauer and family of Dubois brought Christmas cheer to the home of Mrs. M. C. Lauer. Their visit was necessarily made short by an engagement in Pittsburgh by their son, Roy, a musician of considerable renown, who recently returned from Berlin, Germany.

enthusiasm and hard words caused an Eagles Mere pugilist and a Laporte sport to exchange some our streets on Christmas night, making one of them see more ji'olors in a second than Joe (v sign shows in an hour. an early hour Friday morning the ltingdale Hotel was completely destroyed by tire with most of its contents. Mr. 31. C.

Miller, the proprietor, carried a very small insurance and his loss is heavy. The origin of the fire is thought to have come from a defective Hue. The business of the post office that was conducted in the hotel has been taken to the residence of Mr. Walsh. United States mail service will now carry a letter seven thousand miles for two cents.

The telegraph cable companies are still doing business, however, at the same old price. Can the public see a moral in this? H. P. Hall oas resigned his position as station agent at Jonestown. Mr.

Hall has been a faithful employe of the W. X. B. R. R.

for the past ten years. Will Donovan succeeds Mr. Hall as agent and will no doubt give satisfaction as he has had considerable experience in this line of work. A. F.

Wilson and son William of Warrensville, Pa. and Miss Mallie Crumm of Wellsboro, have been the guests of Dr. Wilson add family. makes the conjecture reasonable that when old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard for a bone it was not a day or two after Christmas. News Item appoints itself committee to thank assistant chief clerk, James ('.

Deininger, of the State Department, for Christmas wishes and a handsomely hound volume of Smull's hand hook. Philip Peterman and Miss Maud Erlston were married at Laporte, December 21, by Robert Stormont, J. I'. it's rumored the Boers are willing to treat for peace about the only sign they are sick of the war is their (throwing up) more entrenchments. dead letter sale commenced in Washington 011 Monday.

This sale is of annual occurence, and comprises the more or less valuable packages unclaimed or misdirected in the mails. Everything from a Bible to a diamond ring is included in the sale; and the greatest interest is manifested by the bargain hunters who bid, sight unseen for the packages. This year there are upward of 4,000 articles to be sold. Prof. W.

H. Budine, the well known eye specialist, will be at the Forksville House, Forksvilie, Pa. Jan. 9tli and 10th; Ilillsgrove House Hillsgrove, Pa. Jan.

11th and loth and Hotel Maine, Daporte Pa. Jan. 13th and 11th. Eyes tested and examined free. All work guaranteed.

Sunbury American, of December 22, says; "The entertainment given last night in Lyon's opera house, by the ('. M. l'arker Concert Company, under the auspices of the Teacher's Institute, was an exceptionaly tine one. Mr. Apple, the county superintendent hashpn highly complimented on his "Wood taste in making this selection for one of the entertainment course." County Superintendent Meylert has likewise shown his good taste in selecting this talent, and all lovers of musicial entertainment can enjoy the rare treat at Dushore, Thursday evening, Jan.

4th. Christmas is Ovkk. Christmas with its glad cheer has come and gone, and the great majority of people are the happier for the observance of the holiday. The day was quietly observed in Laporte. Many visitors were in the town and a number of home circles were completed by the presence of members who came here to spend the day with home and parents.

The Baptist and M. E. churches held their usual exercises comprising short programs by the primary and intermediate pupils after which the fruit of the trees were distributed to young and old. Sociability and good cheer prevailed throughout both entertainments. County Commiuionori, Treasurer and, Inducted into Office.

Thos. Kennedy is Appointed Clerk. The new county commissioners, Adam Brown and AV. ('. (Jraifley were sworn into office Monday afternoon and at once began to shake the "plum tree" under which stood many applicants for clerkship.

The new county treasurer, Frank took oath, smiled and chatted with friends for a short time and left his office which is this week occupied by the auditors. The commissioners after taking oath, set about their duties in a business like manner, meeting in private caucus for the purpose of settll ng the question of appointments to clerkship, solicitor and janitor. The result of their deliberation was Thos. K. Kennedy for clerk, at a salary of S4OO per anuum; Judson Brown, janitor, per annum; Atty.

E. J. Mullen for colicitor. The men chosen are capable in every instance and will no doubt fill the positions to the satisfaction of all. County Auditors, A.

Starr, Christian Caseman and James Sweeney, after taking the usual oath, began to overhaul public documents and examine the figures of the various accounts. Desperadoes in the County Jail. Thursday of last week two men were brought to the county jail by the constable of Bernice, the men having been captured by a posse of men after an exciting chase. These men who gave their names as John Dixon and James Murry in company with two other desperadoes entered the hotel of James Conner, in Mildred, on Thursday morning, drew their revolvers and demanded meals and drink. Resistance being made they opened fire and soon had the entire premises to themselves, where they ate and drank to their complete satisfaction and then departed.

While they were thus, enjoying themselves at the expense of the landlord, there was an outside organization going on among the bravest men of the town, and before the outlaws had gone far in the direction ofDushore, they found themselves closely pursued by officers, two of the men were captured. They are supposed to be a gang of burglars that have been operating in this and Bradford counties, of late. A Koyal Dinner. A number of invited guests enjoyed the hospitality of lumberman Chas. Reeder, who gave a sumptuous New Years dinner on Sunday at his camp, 011 the banks of the Loyalsock.

Among those present were: Frank Reeder, Mr. Malony, Mr. Barto, Robert Reeder, Howard Kitchen, Mr. Busier, Mr. Buck, Mr.

Butler, of Hiighsville; J. Flynn, Ernest Hegel, W. B. Bitter, M. E.

Reeder, C. M. Yeager, of Laporte; B. F. Cross ley, of 1 inshore and liarley Edkin, of Satterfield.

It goes without saying that all had a good time and did full justice to the foiling menu: Bouillon. Wafers. Fish Fried Oysters KOAST PIG Cranberry Sauce Celery Olives Mashed Potatoes French 'abbage French Peas Baked Lima Beans with Tomato Sauce Creamed Onions Oranges Malaga Bananas Mixed Nuts Apple Pie Imported Cheese Mince Pie Caramel lee Cream Angels Food Assorted Cakes Cafe Noir. On December 1 ltli at the Haptist parsonage at Laporte, Mr. Jacob B.

(letter and Mrs. Mary Young were united in marriage by Rev. J. T. Bradford, pastor of the Baptist Church.

Mrs. Young was a member of Rev. Rradfords's church when he was pastor at Shamokin, Pa. and held him in such esteem as to come to Laporte to have him perforin the marriage ceremony. Mr.

(Setter has been a prominent of Shamokin for number of years. After the marriage Mr. and Mrs. (ietter spent a few days with Rev. Bradford and family, a visit very much enjoyed by the family as they were old friends of the past.

Mr. and Mrs. Getter returned home on Saturday December 17th. Friends here extend best congratulations, and many wishes for their future happiness. Eten the cot'ou manufacturers of New Eugland are restoring to tlie old scale It will Im a long before Free-Traders date to ir.akc their Tariff ideas an issue.

is dead enough, but It is a corpse compared with Des Moines (In.) "State IteglfMrr" The molt swooped down aud swept away his stock of pies. He jnade a furious outcry and was arrested. here," said the Judge, severely, "wasitt you one of the fellows kicked up all that racket';" "No. Chudge." he earnestly protested. "1 vasn't.

I vas cbust an innocent Cleveland Plain Dealer. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BY MAIL. We have made preparations Um lor taking care of the wants ot our two million customers who live in every portion ot our page Catalogue is BfiSsgSKSft full or suggestions about everything to Eat, Wear and Use, and offers particular Bookcases, Bicycles, Brass Goods, Cabinets, candies; China Closets, Cigars, Clocks, Quarcmtttd Watchtt Couches, Commodes, Desks, 09c. t0575.00. Draperies, Fancy Chairs, Fancy Tables, Fountain Pens, a Gold Jewelry, Mufflers, Lamps, Musical Instruments, Neckties, Ornaments, Pocket Knives, Pictures, Kockers, Shoes, Silverware, Sterling Silver Novelties, Stools, Tables, Watches, etc.

Our Lithographed Catalogue shorns Carpets, Rugs, Portieres, Art Squares and Lace Curtains in their real colors. Carpets Oak or Mahogany tewed free, lining furnished Ottk, 53.95 free, and freightprepaid. Our Made-to-Order Clothina Catalogue with samples of cloth attached offers Suits and Ovei coats from JB 95 to $20.00. Expressage paid on clothing every- IPLnURQ We alto issue a special Catalogue of Pianos, Organs, Serving Machines and Bicycles. We will make your Chrlstmas buying more satisfactory than ft has aver been before.

J. H. A Son Flour, Which Catalogue do you ht Barrti, 93.50. want? Address this ward'e JULIUS HIVES HALTIMORK, BID. Dept.

909. interest is daily manifesting itself over the English-lioer war as is readily seen by readers who anxiously receive their papers at the post office and at once begin to inform themselves and discuss the situation. They all, at this place, save one or two, fcympathizehearfily with the Boers, so heartily, their victories awaken more interest and give more pleasure by far than news of Philipino defeats does. While it is true that a new feeling of friendliness for Great Britain has been developed in America because of her attitude during our trouble with Spain, there should be no mistake about the view taken by our people of the South African business. Were Americans not to decide with the Boers they would be false to the principles and traditions which are at the heart of our national life.

The cold facts of this struggle is that England is on a robber raid in Africa a raid to destroy a peoples' liberty in order that she may at leisure plunder thetn of their gold and diamond mines in the interest of the European Goulds, Kockefeller etc, who have made so many millions oat of the country that they are inflamed by their greed to demand all. This colony of intelligent settlers bidding defiance to British dictation and taking up arms to fight and die in defense of their liberties is but the echo of Henry's words which still burns i.n the heart of an American, 'igive me liberty, or give me death." We would have to unlearn the Derivation of Independance and forget our own history wflh England before we could refrain from ciding with these people who are lighting for their native land and liberty just as America did. thousand pension claims have been tiled as a result of the Spanish war and the pension agent resumes bis oily smile. appeal has been made to the Postal Commission for a reduction of letter postage to 1 cent, and the establishment of a cheap parcels post. There is also a protest agaiust paying the railroad an average of $3.

annually for each of the!) 21 cars used, whereas for passenger cars the amount is only $10,520. The difference looks like a scheme to bleed the government. When the people become enlihgtenetl qnough to have the government operate the railroads under strict civil service laws, they can expect 1 cent postage rate on a paying basis and have their letters brought to their door in rural districts and villages, also. AUDITORS re Estate of Balbina Billian Tubach, deceased; In Orphans Court ofSullivan County; The undersigned auditor appointed by said Court, to pass upon the exceptions filed to the account of Phillip Tubach Administrator etc. and to distribute the fund as shown by his account tiled; will attend to the duties of his appointment on Friday, February 1900, at 10 o'clock a.

in. at his otHce in Dushore, when and where all in, or having claims upon said account must present them or be forever debarred from coming in upon the same. John 11. Choxin, Auditor The (iood Old "The art of cutting a quill," said an old resident, "was dying when I began schooling. Steel pens had been known for some time, but were not in general use.

The goose-quill pen died hard death as a ommonly used writing tool. My first schoolmaster was a first-rate hand at cutting a quill, and he could uee it with wonderful effect in flourishes. It was his boast that he could fill the first page of a lad's schoolbook with name, age, date, and which were depicted wonderful swans and other such a fashion that none but experts like himself could tell where the quill pen was taken from the paper for a fresh dip. My last master could neither cut a quill nor use one with advantage. Quills as pens remained in use in some houses as the only writing tool up to a dozen to twenty years "Those who can cut a decent writing quill are now few.

People used to ask for 'a quill r'amobell The MERCHANT, PA. It you are not as merry as you should be, call at my store and I will make yon merry if Low Prices for Ist-Class Goods will do it. 1 am opening up the finest line of HOLIDAY MOODS ever brought to this part of the county; consisting of presents, both useful and ornamental. Please call and inspect them before going elsewhere. Mm stock of clothing, merchandise, hats, caps, boots and shoes lumbernians' felts and rubbers are'complete, and no trouble to show them.

Don't forget that I keep a general line of merchandise and can supply you with anything at the lowest possible price. Thanking you for your patronage in the past, honest and fair dealing I hope to nierrit it in the future. Yours very respectfully. IE. CAMPBPL Lj.

iUbaf $12.00 IV The above named price on several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, Exeelleiif Suits. The fabrics are pure wool in fancy patterned clothing well ilti I) lack and blue; shapes of coats arc double breasted, entire appearance and serviceability of these sails are equal to anv which''' von may have made to measure at $25. There is. a reason why we sell thene at this low price, hut it concerns yon not, it lias no bearing on qualitv or price. There are rich pickings for early comers.

un oportunity which should not be lost. CAROI.L. Hlo'ek DosilOHK. 1' LAPORTE Clothing Store. Our New Fall and Winter Goods.

Consisting of everything you mant in Roofs, Sfioes, Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. We Can Save You From Two to Three Dollars on Each Suit. From il'ic to 1.00 on every pair of shoes and from 20 to lo cts. on every article you buy of lis. We-sell our gotuls at very small profits.

We have no extra expense and are satisfied with the Small Profit System. JOE COOPER, The Clothier. CLOTHING! I3after, Of LAPORTE, Desires io call the attention of buyers of clothing to the fact that he represents American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in this locality, the World's Largest Tailors, and that lie lias a full line of Fall and Winter Samples of suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices that will defy competition. Also a full line of and gentlemen's Water proof tioods. nil and examine his line ot goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere All orders tilled promptly.

Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondency solicited throughout this section. A RSS A. A. BAKER, LAPORTE, PA.

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