Republican News Item. * CHAS. LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY. APRIL 20, 1899. "FIRST OF ALL—THE NEWS." The News Item Fights Fair. IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER. Published Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At the County Seat of Sullivan County. liAPOBTE, PA. Kntered ut tlie'FoHt Oflice at Laporte,"[as mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION —$1.25 per annum. If paid in advance SI.OO. Sample copies free. All communications should be ad* dressed to REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM, Laporte Pa., A i>u«or fctory. The Wetternsee, in Sweden, like so many other lakes, has long enjoyed the local reputation of being a bottomless j'it. The Swedish scientists have now destroyed the venerable legend, for in tiie measurements taken a few days ago they have successfully demon strated that the greatest depth of the lake is only 11!> meters. There tstil re mains. however, a series of mysteries which science must be content to leave unsolved—at least, for a time. It is not only a legendary belief, but there is a quasi-scientific ground for the queer supposition that living creatures, animal and vegetable, can and do make journeys to and fro between the high northern lake of Wetten and the South German lake of Constance. This bold conclusion has been partly justified by the appearance of exactly the same fauna and even the same animal life in the Swedish and the Swabian inland seas. It is even as serted that whenever there is a storm ou the Lake of Constance the Lake of Wettern begins sympathetically to roll aud swell, an . that the southern lake iK similarly moved by any agitation in the distant northern lake. The Kleine Zeitung soberly declares this sympa thetic phenomenon to be a known fact, but considerately adds that we have to wait some time for the rational ex planation of it. A Community of Marksmen. The little commune of Attinghausen, in Canton Uri. has been made famous throughout the world by the pen of Schiller in his "William Tell. The commune at present has a population of about 500 souls, including the ba hii s. Like all its neighbor communes, it holds its yearly "Schutzenfest." It appears from the report of the con ies! in the I'rner Zeitmiz that no fewer than 184 out o. iis , r »00 inhabitants arc capable markcsi'-cn or markeswomen, for out of the IS4 who took part in the contest at the communal butts -i;t were women. Not only did some of the women prove to be better shots than their liusbunas. to the great de light of the sex. but the highest honors of this year's festival were won oy fe male hands. Toe .lungfrau Katharina u irseli, who is only in her fifteenth year, made 50 points at the"/.week seliuss," and so carried off the first prize. She is the daughter of Matthias Wirseli, who, with seven of his sons and three of liis daughters, appeared at the Attinghausen schutzenfest, and the whole family were so dexterous with their riiles that they gained nine prizes during the day. Wasted .Swoehiosi. O. Kdward," she eried, "do you know what? I dreamed last night that you had told me togo down town and iuiy that beautiful $27 lint I spoke of the other day." "Well that proves it,"he replied. "Proves what, dearest?" "That dreams go by contraries." Knew His Love of Money "There is something in this lititlu fellow I like," said an appreciative visitor to a young hopeful he was trot ling ou his knees. "Now," said the boy. "how did you know 1 had swallowed a' quarter Y" New J'orui ol an Old tjueadon. "So you wish to marry my daugh ter V" "Yes, sir." "Well, can you support her in tlia condition of idleness to which she ha always been accustomed?" A Question, Speech was given unto man That liis thoughts might be imparted Why, then, do so many men Straightway leave of? thinking when Once their tongues are fairly started' I'or shovels, hoes,'grub-hoes, pick axes, manure forks, garden rakes,etc, goto John W. Buck, Wonestown. I'on't Toliarco Spit ttiul Smoke Tour I.ife Awnjr. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag netie, lull of life, nerve anil vigor, take No-To llac, the writuler-worker, that makes weak men strong. All druggists, 60c or sl. Cure guaran teed Ilookiet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. I'or garden seeds, maple sugar, syrups and molasses goto J. \V. Buck, Hometown. Hon I loliiK t o S|iil anil Smoke Your l.il'e Ami). To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mug netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No To liac. the wondor-worker, that makes weak men strong. All druggists, .10c or Sfl. Cure guaran teed Booklet and sample free. AcHlresr Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago nr Neiv York (t~ArX|jjjpjL E~JJ haul a'big you grease the wagon wheels with MICA Axis firm* Get a box and learn why It's tho best grease ever put on an axle. Bold everywhere. Made l>y ■ STANDARD OIL, CO* ■ EAGLES MERE BOROUGH ORDINANCES. SIDE WALKS AND PAVEMENTS. Be it ordained and enacted by the town council of the Borough ot Eagles Mere in the County of Sullivan,State of Pennsyl vania,in council assembled and it is here by ordained and enacted by authority ot the same, that the owner or owners of lot or lots within the limits of the Borough of Eagles Mere be required to put down a foot-walk or pavement in Iront or along said lot or lots fronting on anv street in said Borough. SECTION 2. On neglect or refusal of any owner of lot or lots (alter due notice from street commissioner) to lay or put down said foot-walk or pavement, it shall be the duty of Hie street commissioner of said Borough to cause the same to be laid and the expense for so doing, with 10 per centum added shall be collected from said owner according to law. SEC. 3. The width of pavements or foot-walks shall be as follows, viz: On streets 40 feet in width or over said pave ment or foot-walks shall not be less than five feet in width, and on streets less than 40 feet wide, not less than four feet in width. March 25, 1899. E. V. INGHAM, Chief Burgess. Attest: A. DUNHAM,CIerk of Council. NUISANCES. Be it ordained etc., that it shall not be lawful tor any person to deposit any gar bage or offensive matter whatsoever upon anv of the streets of the Borough of Eagles Mere or elsewhere within the lim its of said Borough. Penalty for viola ting this section ot this ordinance not less than (2) two dollars nor more than (10) dollars for each and every such offense. SEC. 2. It shall not be lawful for any person to deposit any garbage or filth upon the banks ot Lake Eagles Mere. Penalty for violating this section of this ordinance (5) five dollars for each and every such offense. SEC. 3. It shall not be lawful for any butcher or work-shop to discharge any foul or other liquor from and slaughter house or workshop into or along any of the streets in the said Borough nor into I.akc Eagles Mere, nor shall anv butcher keep at or near slaughter house or market house, within limits of said Borough, any filth whatsoever so as to annoy any of the inhabitants of said Borough, or other person. Penalty for violating this section of this ordinance (20) twenty dollars for each anil every such oflense. SEC. 4. It shall not be lawful lor any person to wantonly discharge any fire-arms of any kiwithin the limits of said Borough ol Kagles Mere. Penalty for violating this section ol this ordinance, (5) five dollars lor each and every such oflense. .SEC. o. All pig pens not arranged ac cording to the following regulations shall he deemed a nuisance : They shall not be located within HH) feet of any well or spring used for drinking purposes: or within "(0 feet, of any inhabitated house; and must be constructed as follows: So 111 at the tloor of the same shall not be less than J ! toot Irom the ground. Any tilth accumulating under or about pen shall be removed once a week, and oftner if so ordered, during the months of June, July and August, and on failure to do so by owners of such premises the same shall be done by order ot Borough at the expense of said owner with (10) ten per centum added to the actual cost. March 25, 1899. I V. INGHAM. Chief Burgess. Attest: A. IH T NII AM, Clerk of Council. isH YCU:.-, TUICYr LKS AN'H TANDKM3. Be it ordained etc.. that it shall not be lawful for any person to ride any bicycle tricycle or tandem within the limits ot the Borough ol Kagles Mere. unless same is equipped with signal or alarm bell at all times as well a- with light immediately I after dark and in night time. Timely j notice or warning of approach ol' said | rider must be given by sounding such sig ; nal or alarm bell, indue time, when ap ! proacliing any person or persons standing, ; walking, riding or driving in and upon any of the streets within the limits of said Borough. Penalty for violating this sec tion ot this ordinance [s] the dollars for each ynd every such otfense. Sue. 12. It shall not be lawful lor any person to ride or propel any bicycle or vehicle within the Borough limits at a greater rate of speed than [ 10] ten miles jan hour. Penalty lor violating this sec j tion [s] five dollars for each and every such oliense. SEC. 3. It shall not be lawtul tor any j person to ride or propel any vehicle pro ! pel led by foot upon any pavement or foot j walk within the Borough limits. Penalty tor violating this section ot this ordinance, [s] five dollars for each and every such oflense. SEC. 4. It shall be the duty of any and every person riding or operating any vehicle propelled by foot, within the Borough limits, to turn to the right in approaching any person, team wagon or any other vehicle whatsoever in or upon the streets of said Borough. Penalty for violating this section of this ordinance, [3] three dollars lor each and every inch oflense. March 22, 1899. K. V. INGHAM, Chief Burgess. Attest A. DUNHAM, Clerk of Council. I'KESKRYATION L>l TIIE PKAt K. Be it ordained etc., any person commit ting any ot the oflenses hereinafter enu merated, and being duly convicted thereof shall forfeit and pay the several fines and penalties hereinafter specified, viz: Si:<. 2. \n\ and every person found within the limits oft lie Borough of Kagles I Mere, tightingor inciting others to fight; or i|iiaircl, and any person making an ' assault or batten upon the person ot an- j nother shall forfeit and pay a fine of not less than [ .»j three dollars nor more than 112 10J ten dollars for each and every such oflense. SEC. Any person engaged or partici- I pating in any riot, tumult or unlawful as semblage or inciting thereto within the limit- ot the said Borough of Kagles Mere shall forfeit ami pay a fine of not less than [ ">] five dollars nor more than [2o] twen ty dollars for each and every such offense. Sec. 4. All persons art* hereby forbid den to Hdeetnble in a boisterous or rude maimer in front of any church, hall or place of amusement or entertain ment, or upon any of the streets, side walks or alleys within the limits ot the said Borough, and every person found so assembled, upon conviction he. she or they shall forfeit and pay a fine of (2) two dollars for each and every such offense. Sec. 5. Any person found within the limits of the Borough of Eagles Mere in a state of intoxication or drunkenness acting in a disorderly manner, or any person acting in a loud, disgraceful or indecent manner shall for each and every aitch offense pay a fine ot [2l two dollar?. March 22, 1899. E. V. TNGIIAM. ('hief Hurgesa. Attest: A. DUN HA M. ClerV of Council. QOURT PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, HON. E. M. DUNHAM, President Judge, Honorable* John a. Line and Conrad Kraus,Associate Judges of the Court* ot Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Deliver., Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans' Court and Com mon Pleas for tlie County of Sullivan, have issued their precept, bearing dale the 10 tli day of Mar. 1899, to nie direcled, for holding the several courts iu the Borough of Laporte, ou Monday the 22th day of MaylH'J I .', at 2 o'clock p. m. Therefore,notice is hereby given to the Coroner. Justices of the Peace and Constables within the county, that they be then and there in their prop er person at 2 o'clock p. in. ot said day, with their rolls, records, iuquisitions examinations and other rememberauces to those things to which their oftices appertain lx) be doue. And to those who are bound l>y their recognizance to prosecute against prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of thesaid county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to be then and there to prosecute agaiust them as will be just. 11. W. OSLEK, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Laporte, Pa.„ April 10, l?9;i. Trial List, May Term, 1890. Return day, Monday, May 22,18W9, at 2 p. :n. 1 Mitchell, Youag A Co. vs A. J. Hark ley. No, 104 Sept. Term 1895, Scire Facias, Plea, "Payment, payment with cause lie, Ilill, | lnghams. 2 James McKarlane, vs W. C. Mason. Ni.. 92 Feb}'. Term Je97. Defendant* Appeal. Pica. "Non Assumpsit, payineut, payment with leave to set oil. Hill, j Injjhams. 8 Eugenia I>. Weiuer Laporte township School District. No.4;> May term 1«■ >7. Ejectment Plea, not guilty. 4 Martin Markle, vs K \. inghnn). No. 152 Sept. Term 1897. Defendants Appeal. Pica' Non Assumpsit Payment, payment with leave AC. Hill, I Inghams. I> F. M. Lewis, TO J. W. Ballard. No. 5 Dee. Term 1897. Defendants Appeal. Plea. "Non Assumpsit Payment, payment with leave i(\ Mullen, | Walsh. 0 Win. Mav to the use of Horace May vs Julia M. Palniatier." -No. 1, Sept. term IS'.'«. Defendants appeal. 7 Wm. May vs Julia M. Palniatier: No. 2 Sept. term 1898, Deft, appeal. 8 John E. Finan to tlie use of Charles F. I< man, vs Michael litiinn: So. 5 Sept. term 1S>)8, Deft. a;>- peal. 9 Ralph Magargel (use vs The Township of Laporte, No. 107, Sept. term 1898. Deft, appeal. 10 The Dushore Water Co. vs The Boro of Du shore. No. 1, December term, 1898. Assumpsit. 11 Eliza J. Robinson vs J.P. & T.H.Shoemaker; No. 28 Dec. term 18WS, Feigned issue. 12 George W. Robinson vs J. P. <t T. H. Shoe maker: No. 21, Dec. term 1898, Feigned issue. i:f Thos. E. Kennedy vs Laporte Tw p.Pnor Dis. No, 85, Dec. term 1898. Deft, apiieal. WM. J. LAWRENCE, Proth. Prothy's. office, Laporte, Pa, Apr 7, 1899. t Notice. In the Court of common Flea* forth county of Sullivan. Notice is hereby given that an application will !*• made to thesaid court on Monday the22d day of May, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. in., under the "Act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations" approved April 29, 1874,and its supplements, by Thos. J. Ingham, Henry T. Downs, Rush J. Thomson, John 11. cronin, and A. J. Bradley for a charter of an intended corpor- 1 ation to lie called Sullivan county Bar Aitsociation the character and object of which i» to promote intercourse and friendship among the members of the Sullivan County Bar, and to advance the interest of liberal education, and for these purpo ses to have, possess and enjoy nil the rights, bene fits and privileges conferred by the ~a.iit \ct and its supplements. WM. P. SHOEMAKEK. Solicitor. Lniorte. Pa.. March J9,1899' Administrstrix Wot ice. Estate of Clinton I:. I.uwremv, late of Ci.lley township, Sullivan county, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above nam ed estate having lieen grant™ to tin' undersigned all persons having claims against the -am. w ill present tlieni for payment, duly authenticated; nil those indebted thereto will please make im mediate pavment to MARY M. LAWRENCE. Admra. Lopez. Pa.. Mareli 27. 1899. A. T. ARMSTRONG. SONESTOWN. PA DEALER IN Flour Feed and Groceries 13} pounds of pure Lard I'or SI.OO Baking molasses, 25 to 50c. 8 pounds Rolled < >atp for 25c. 7 pounds of Corn Starch lor 25c. 7 pounds of Laundry Starch for 25c. 2 pounds of Rio Coffee for 25c, 8 bars ol Lenox Soap for 25c. No. 1 mackerel per pound So. Best Sugar Coated Hams (ail leper lb. Buckwheat Flour 25 pound »ack 45c. Buckwheat Flour 100 pounds, sl.»>o. Yellow Corn per 100 pounds '.'Or. Corn Meal or Cracked Corn 90c. Corn. Oats and Barley Chop 90c. Wheat Bran 200 pounds $1.50. Flour middlings. 140 pound sack $1.40. Fine middlings 200 pounds SI.OO. Flour per sack SI.OO. Winter Roller per sack SI.OO. Good Flour 90c. Rve Flour 25 pounds, 50c. Graham Flour 12.} pounds 30c. Common Fine Salt per barrel $1.20. Williamsport & North Branch R.R TIME TABLE. In Effect Tuesday Sept. 19, 1808. Northward. Southward. pm. a. m. a,m.|p,m. 525 10 23 Halls 945 4 40 f"> 301 flO 28 Pennsdale 9 41' 11 »5 540 10 40 Hughesville 9 82 4 2:! 548 10 48 Picture Rocks 9 25 I 1:; f551 11052 Lyons Mills fi»22 f4 On fr>sl f1055 Charaouni 920f4 06 f602 1104 GlenMav. r 9143 59 f612 fll 14 StrawbridKf fttl)s fa 47 616 fll 17 Beech Ulen f901!f542 620 II 21 Muiicy Valley 858 ■ 4n I s 3n 1130 Soneslown So? . aj 6 15 1149 Nordmont ' 15 701 12 0s La Porte 821 f57 . 701 12 11 LaPorieTannerv 8 19 254 f7 20 f1230 Uinßdale fSOP i 735 124n Satlerfleld 7 Vi 2 20 pm. p. m. , . m. pn. All trains daily escept Sunday: 112" ig stations. Connections with the Philadelphia A Heading at Hulls, for all points north and south, and the Fall Prook and lleceh Creek railroads. At Satterlield for all points on the Lehigh Valley railroad. At Soneatown with the Eagles Merc railroad. K E. EAVENSON, Generai;Manager. j Hughesville, Pa ' Auditors' Report. Annual report of tlie receipts and expenditure* of Elkland lownship, Sullivan county, Pa., for the i year ending March lli, 18»t>. JR. W. Wright. Treas. of Elkland township in account with said township for the year ending I March 13. Special road fund. To amount received from county. 150 00 V. Rightmire, Ex.Col. 14S4?< •'. Stivdcr Collector 574 P'J • use of election house 10 Oo Refunding order to balance i<7 By amount of order- redeemed S&.l 47 \ B> Treasurer's commission 3 per.ot. 25 90 -89 S7 ftH'.t 37 I'oi.r fund. Ami. 'ted. iroin Ex-Trea..lennlngs 79 81 Ex. Col. A. Rifjhtmire 72 71 ti. Snyder, Collector... 114 0") .County,unseated land iow By orders redeemed 23541 Treasurer's commission 0 75 Balance in Treasurers'hands 74 39 :il6 fx. 316 55 Itemized -uueiaeni of expenditures of Elkland township for the year ending March 13. 'PP. S]>eclal Koad. Land returns 1 50 Extra work on road 303 01 Commissioners' fees for services... 51 0" Ke|>air on road machine 31 7<i Auditing I ! OJ Town clerk 10 40 Printing report t 0» Dynamite <r\ Review on Bower road 10 00 Plunk and Bridges Watering trmighs 2 00 Shovellns snow 24 31 Lick Run bridge 147 00 Building roads.. ia6 55 Rel'unduif; order 15 84 563 17 Poor Funds. Paid for care and lioard of ti.Lernner al the State Insane Asviurn Jls lu Board and clothing H Hamilton... 75 79 Milton Molyneux 8 10 Margaret Molyneux > Overseers for services .'(>00 Clerk 5 *JO 085 41 I'lnantial condition of Elkland township. Special Koad Kund. To amount of outstHndinj orders... 23 55 Itesources in excess of liabilities... 318 13 By amount due from collectors '43 IK) Co. Treasurer 97 78 311 «< 341 I>M PiKir Kund. To orders outstanding. io sr. Amount due County Treasurer 14 71 Resources in excess of liabilities lveo, By amount in Nreasurer's hands 74 39 due from Collector. 7<j«4 151 03 151 (« We the the undersigned auditors of Elkland township met in the election house at Eldrcds ville on Monday the 13th day of .March, 1899 ac cording to Act of \sserably made and provided and have examined tlie accounts of the Treasurer and Collectors and And them as heretofore set forth to the best of our knowledge and belief. Witness our hands and seals this i ;th duv of March 189? ('. A. BOYI.E, / IIKNRY A. HESS, Aiuiitor. SILAS MeCARTV. Attest. I'LV-KSS BlltP. 'l'm t.urt! iurn,iipu ti.iit Kurd Vtir. Take Casearets Candy Cathanic. in.- or Sc. If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money. Fducrtte Your Itmvels with VusearatC ' .n Ci !2 dy c,lro eonstipation forever. 10c 112 IT C. C. C, tail, refund mout*y. CONPENSEDREPORT of thccondltion of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore. Pa.. *t closHo: business, April 5,1899. REBOUBCF.": Loans and Discounte «; 118,880 84 I". ,S. Bonds to Secure Circulation i'J,SOO 00 Premium on I'nited States Bonds <.OOO 00 Stock Securities 15,200 00 Furniture 1.200 00 Due from Bunks Approved reserve ,\v 711,014 31 Redemption Fund C, S. Treasurer 562 50 Specie and Legal Tender Notes 17,715 36 « '137.073 01 Li.uurtrißs. < apiia. < VI.OOOCO Sui pln -and C'ndivided Prollts 1;;,821 79 circulation 11,250 00 Dividens L'npidd ;:o 00 Deposits i. 62,00122 . S 2:t7.073 01 Stale of Perms) lvuuia, county of >ullivan ss: 1. M. I>. Swarts, Cashier of the aliove named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief, M. I). SWARTS, < a«hier. Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 11th d«v of April IW9. JOHN H. CRONIN. Notary Public. Cotrect Attest: \LI'HONSI SWAI -H, 1 JNO. 1). REESER, Directors. riSHKR WELLRS. I G. A. Rogers FORKBVILLK, PA. (Successor to P».W. Fawcett.) Watches, Jewelery, Silverware, Etc. Bicycle repairing. Bicycle sundries. Fishing tackle, at lowest possible Price. FALL and Winter Every corner of the store ia bright, with the uewest things for Women's wear and Men's wear and Children's wear. We are glad to have you come in and sec tlie new life of the old store and look at its excellent line of goods. Underware for Men, Women and Children. In conjunction with the inviting varities, all prices will be found more than ordinarily small. Grocery Department : A new and fresh sup- j ply of Groceries have have just arrived. Vernon Hull, Hillsgrove, Pa. W.L.Hoffman's 9*^9 L HILLSGROVE Three Big Stores-- MUNCY VALLEY, PROCTOR, PA. Have Bounded Into still Greater favor You know we beat everybody on General Merchan dise, not alone on quality but in lowness of prices. We intend to make this year a memorable one in our business and ioi this reason we have reduced prices that will make it profitable for vou to do your trading with us. AN AVALANCHE OF NEW GOODS. Our supply of Winter Goods is extraordinary Three big stores sparkles with new styles and colorings of Fashions' latest creation General Merchandise. Our prices always touch the lowest ebb in General Merchandise. Our stock is absolutely complete. At prices all too small. JENNINGS BROS. L. • We keep in stock at our mills a complete line of dressed lumber in hemlock and hardwood. MANUFACTURERS OF Gang Sawed and Trimmed Lumber. LOPRZ. PA. SPECIALTIES Hemlock Novelty or German Siding, Hemlock Ceiling 7-8 or 3-8 stick, Hemlock Flooring any width desired, Hemlock Lath both 3 and 4 feet long, Hardwood Flooring both Beech, Birch or Maple, The same woods in 3-8 ceiling. CORRESPONDENCY SOLICITED. | jgjl j In a Pretty . is the woman who must entertain : jMHEWWplpyunexpected company—unless she is well supplied with canned and bottled groceries. If her pantry shelves are nicely lined with our •§& fainoti brands of pickles, soups, ready for any emergency. What shall we send you to-day V ON DRY GOODS WE ARE IN THE LEAD WHY ? Because we carry the Largest and Best line in the county 1 Because we have only new and attractive patterns to show Because you will find no old goods on our shelves. We have just opened a new line of Ginghams, Shirtings, muslins etc., for the spring trade, which we would be have you inspect. a stock of women's shoes that 1111- equaled hereabouts. The shapes are workman- Cash Paid for Country Produce. E. G. Syivara DUSHORE,AP. Wright & Haight, fWmt.re IJndeHaf , i „ a . MANUPACTUBEHBOF DRESSED LUMBER Full and complete seasoned stock always on hand. A fine line of furniture etc. The most complete line of Coffins and Casket to select from in Sullivan County. The finest hearse in the county, with equipments to match. Embalming a specialty. Funerals directed with safety and dispatch. Everything New and Seasonable. I F PA Prices Invariably Lower. Try us. I Unr\o VILLL, T/\
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