Repuolican News Item. VOL. XI. NO 8. CTo Buy Your Jewelry Q Nothing in Town to Compare WithN 112 the Quality that We are Giving J s You for the Low Price Asked. S C Quality and moderate prices makes a force that\ irresistibly draws into our store the best patronage r I of this section. Many years here in business, always 3 Swith a full line of goods above suspicion; chosen 1 (with a care and judgment commensurate with its S \ desirability and adaptability to refine taste, makes \ Q our store a safe place to invest. C 112 Repair work done on short notice and guaran-^ \ teed, by skilled workmen. Your orders appreciated. A <> RETTENBURY, ) < DUSHORE, PA. The Jeweler < HARDWAREP No Place Like this Place For Reliable STOVES and RANGES, COAL OR WOOD HEATERS; ONE OP WINTER'S GREAT DELIGHTS. House Furnishiug Goods, Tools of Every Description, Guns and Ammunition. Bargains that bring the buyer back. Come and test the truth of our talk. A lot of second hand stoves and ranges for sale cheap. We can sell you in stoves anything from a fine Jewel Base Burner to a low priced but satisfactory cook stove. Hot Air, Steam and Hot Water Heating and i General Repairing, Roofing and Spouting. Samuel Sole^usftore^Pa. The Shopbell Dry Good Co., 313 Pine Street, WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Ladies Cotton Wash Shirt Waist Suits New line to show you; nothing daintier, nothing pret tier, nothing so economical as these two piece summer suits. We have about every style that will be worn in striped and figured parcale, madras and plain colored at ton fabrics. Prices vary from $1.50 to $6 so. Ladies' tailor made White Lawn, Duck and Linen Suits scnue are plain, others .ire trimmed with embroidery for $6.00 to $13.00. BLACK TAFFETA. White Shirt Waists Tart'rla if lite leader of lite Milk fabrics Some of the prettiest we've ever Keen. We liave two special qualities ol L' 7 inclt Tl '*". v are made ol ttheer white lawn, Swiss, tatlela that are extra value for '•«'»»* embroidery an.l lace 1 trimmings. Then VOII will timl an tin 85c and SI.OO. ... , . .. .. usually large variety to choose Irotn; all ltlack chitfon talleta, .iti inched wiile al( )lt . w styles, |<erleot in finish and an.l the t>esl value we have ever ottered reasonable in price. ' or We have jual opened a new lot of ladiea' while wash belts. Some are plain, others \ es, we ha* e other qualities that ranee &re embroidered. t here are some excel iu price Irom lent values among them tor s<>C to $1."»0 lOc> a6o> 500 »"d •X.OO White Wash Silk* lur waist" are very Vnu have lijjlil underwear to buy. We liopular jusl uuw. S.e the qualities we »re showing some valuea that are hard to are allowing, at heat. I.rdies' low neck ami sleeveless 54>C, 75c atldsl.«M> rihlie.l ve«t tor lOu, lil l-Ue, IS anil Ufte Men'* HUbriggau Shirt* ami I'raweis, Shirta have either long >r ahorl alevvea — Ladie'a line NwU* Uiblied \"eat, extra two go«»l qualities Ibr line value, lor 316 ami 50c. &Oo to I .OO Subscribe for the News Item LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 19CS. Among the more Important resolu tions adopted by the grange those cov ering the following named topics may be mentioned: Favoring the removal of the Internal revenue tax from deuatur- , lzed alcohol for commercial purposes; | favoring the discontinuance of the cus- I torn of free seed distribution by mem- j hers of congress, on the ground that it i Is an expensive burden to the mails and a petty kind of graft that Is de moralizing both to our representatives and to those who accept the seeds; re questing the United States department of agriculture to take such steps as seem wise to prevent the spread of the gypsy moth und brown tailed moth mid asking the state legislature to also take measures to prevent the threaten- | ed Invasion of these Insects Into New j York state from the east; urging the passage of the so called Browulow bill providing national aid for high ways; opposing the enactment of house bills No. 7 and No. 145, which propose to extend the time limit from twenty eight hours to thirty-three and thlrty r,ix hours, beyond which time stock may not be carried on cars, boats or vessels without food, water or rest; favoring nature study In rural school's; asking for a law to prevent newspaper pub lishers from sending their papers be yond the time ordered; advising the or ganization of Juvenile granges where practicable; opposing the indorsement by the grange of candidates seeking appointment to governmental offices of a political nature. Many more resolu tions were adopted, but the above will serve to show the policy of the grange ulong various lines. As most farmers in New York state know, the grange was the most ardent opponent of the barge canal appropria tion. It appears from the supplementa ry report of the executive committee and from an address made before the state grange meeting by the lion. John I. Piatt of Poughkeepsle that steps are about to be taken to test the constitu tionality of the canal act which was approved by a majority of the popular vote at the last election. Mr. l'latt said he believed the people of the state of New York never gave a majority in favor of the barge canal proposition, a fact which lie had never before public ly stated. lie made the assertion and the accusation that the great majority for the measure in New York city was the grossest fraud ever perpetrated in uny election In any northern state. "They would have us believe," he said, "that there were more votes cast on the barge canal proposition than for the office of mayor. In a single distr'.ct in New York city there were more votes cast on the barge canal measure than for all the candidates for mayor on the city ticket combined. Hut even if the question was carried by the large majority accorded It, the question still arises. Is the act constitutional? The best legal talent in the state says it is unconstitutional, and I refer to Eliliu Hoot, Joseph Choate, Judge An drews and Judge O.tdy. Now, we do not expect the state grange to con tribute a large amount toward the ex penses of the appeal, but we do want Its backing." The grange voted to ap propriate not more than S.IOO toward the expenses of the appeal. The new system of electing officers was trieil for the flrst time this year. This consist.: of a blanket ballot on which were jffiiWwgj 1 printed titles of mf the offices to lie m g - * filled. Delegates ?- filled In the 1 . ff blauk spaces be ' JAP , *■/ neath each title / with the name J of the person for i and the ballots were then can . vassed by eight JV* : tellers. It re quired but ten FISED BIIEPARD. minutes to take tip the ballot, and j within about two hours' time the re sult was reported by the tellers, and j it was found that every office had been ' tilled ou the tirst ballot. In view of the fact that In previous years It has re- : quired the larger part of the business sessiou of from one to two days to complete the electiou of officers, and { when the further fact is considered | that It has been reckoned that the cost of each day's session of the state grange, all expenses included, Is not far from JjSi.ooo, the new ballot as a time saver is a marked suceeti.i. The following officer* were elected: Master, George A. Fuller, Jefferson county; overseer, F. N Godfrey, (at taruugus county; secretary, Fred Shep ard. Si Lawrauce couuty; steward, W. 1 L. Bean, Cortland county; assistant steward, S J. Lowell, Chautauqua county; chaplain, K J. Kobblus, Mon roe couuty; treasurer. IV A. Welling. Oswego county; galckceisT, \V. It. Kg glestou, Kssex county; Flora, Mrs. I' S Aldrlcli, Wayne couuty; Feres, Mrs. W tJ. Mooney, t'lliitou county; I'o luoua, Mrs Hyatt, Orange couuty; lady assistant steward, Mrs J W. Jones, Livingston county; ineUilstr of execu tive committee for three years, It tl smith Herkimer county I HYMENEAL. HEIM-LAUER. The marriage of Kev. Engene A. I Heim, of LaPorte, was solomized I at St. John's Episcopal church, last | Thursday, iu the presence of a large ; number of friends and relatives of the parties. The ceremony was most impressively performed by the Rev. F. Ward Denys, rector of Sr. Mary's church, Baltimore. Rev. 11. G. Hartman, of Christ's church, Williamsport, acted as best man 1 and Miss Olive Barrows, of La- Porte, as maid of honor. The wedding march was rendered by Mrs. Edwin M. Dunham. Promptly at two o'clock, the groom, accompanied by the best man, took his place at the chancel, while the bride, accompanied by her brother, Fred G. Latter, of Muncy, and the maid of honor, entered the vestibule and passed slowly to the altar. The customary ring service was used and the cere mony was both beautiful and im pressive. The bride was most becomingly attired in an embroidered net robe over cream silk and carried a white prayer book and a beautiful boqttel of bride's roses. The maid of hono: was prettily gowned in point Des prit, with pale pink trimmings and carried pink roses. At the conclusion of the service, a reception was held and refresh ments served at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Ingham, where the bride and groom received the congratulations of the host of friends in attendance. The groom is well known and highly esteemed throughout this county, having been rector of St. John's church at this place for nearly three years. Last fall he was appointed assistant rector at St. Mary's church, Baltimore. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Marie C. Latter, and is one of LaPorte's most till en ted and popular young ladies and her friends are legion. The church was elaborately dec orated with spruce, orange blossoms and laurel and presented a most attractive appearance. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Smyth at four o'clock P. M., to the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts, in silver, cut glass, china and bric-a brac. There were also many other gifts of a useful character. After a sojourn of a few weeks at the seashore, the newly wedded couple will take up their residence in Baltimore, The best wishes of a very large circle of friends attend them. Among the out of town guest who attended the wedding were Mrs. M. Heinle Miss Margaret Heim ami Mr. Fred Heim, of Laucastei; Mi ss Jlallie LaPierre. of Phila | delphia; Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Rap j pleye, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Latter, of Muncy, Mrs. M. Kel i lar, of Williamsport; Dr. and Mrs. j Murrelle, of Athens; Mrs. E. V*. ; Ingham, Miss Josephine Colt, Mrs, E. S. Chase, Miss Clay, Mr. and Mrs J Edward Smith, Miss Denys, Mis s i Maud Clay, Mr. and Mrs. George Sinitu, Mrs. Iloiiseknecht of Eagles Mere; Mrs. Joseph Bobbins and ' Mrs. Qeorge Gorman of Nordinont; Mrs. W. \V. Jackson, Mr. Charles H, Latter, Mr. and Mrs, E. G. Syl vara, of Onshore and E. M. Dun ham of Kay re. I licensed because the towu council will not buy thrm lletter equipment, the Independence Fire Company, of Sluiiiiokin, npiieared in the Memorial Ihiy parade with a yoke of oxen drawing their dilapidated host'cart. The I lev. Mr. Jones, ltc<tor of Cliri-t Church, the llev. Mr. Olltson, Hector of Trinity Church and the llev. Mr. Ilutts, Hector of All Saint's Church, of Williamsport, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs I'erry ou Mouday HEMLOCK GROVE ITEMS. Quite a number of people from here attended the ball game at Muncy Valley, Saturday. Miss Hattie Bartlow of Fairview has returned home after spending some time at the home of Albert Myers. Sunday services at the churches as follows: M. JO. church, Sunday School, at 9:30 a. in.; Prayer and Class Meeting, at 10:30 a. m. E. V. church, Sunday. School, at 2:30, p. hi , preaching at 3:30. All are welcome at these services. Mr. Frank Brown of Hillsgrove is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Warburton and family. Mr. Harry Arms was a Hughes ville visitor Monday. Mr. Win. McCarty, of Unityville, representative for Walter A. Wood Harvesting Machine Company wasa business man in this place Monday. Mrs. Thomas Swank and son, William spent Monday with friends at Muncy Valley. Mr. and Mrs. James Warburton and son, Burgess were guests of the former's brother, Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Phillips visited Mrs. Albert Myers Sunday. Misses Bessie and Anna Fulmer attended the festival at Mt. Vernon Saturday evening. M. J. Phillips made a business trip to Bloomsburg fast week. . A number of people from here at tended the Swank Margargle wed ding, atSonestown, Friday. George Myers of Muncy Valley transacted business at this place last week. Mr. S. A. Warburton who has been sick since October is still confined to his bed. Miss Caroline Bay called on Miss Clara Phillips, Sunday evening. Harry Taylor of Strawbridge was a visitor in this place Saturday. Mrs. John Reece and daughters, Lucy ami Mary \jfere guests of the ■former's sister, Monday. Mrs. S. A. Masteliar called at the home of Herbert Done, Sunday. Howard Arms is visiting his uncle at Beaver Lake. ()%. ' -day June 10, before the largest. 'of the season, Hills grove defeated an Eagles Mere nine coin posed of students of the Univer sity of Pennsylvania, by the score 13 to 4. The game was called at the beginning of the Bth inning on ac count of rain. Devan pitching for Eagles Mere was not in good train ing to pitch his usual sieady game, being wild at times. Woodley as usual delivered the goods and pulled himself out of some bad holes. The fielding staff of the Hillsgrove team show marked ability and no doubt will develop into the real thing. M. Morris did fine work behind the b>.t, making two grand stand catches. Hillsgrove. Mervine s s 3 2 2 3 0 2 2 Morris c 5 1 2 1 13 2 1 Bosbaeh 1 It 4 12 14 12 I Sullivan 3 b 5 1 0 0 3 0 I ; j/. llinker 2 b 611 001 01 I aseiuan r 112 423 30 0 1 I hapmnncf 4 2 0 0 1 0 0j •112. llinker s 112 2 1 0 o 0 o 0 vViMslley p 2 3 13 0 1 0 34 13 11 10 21 6 « Eagles Mere. "nssel s s 4 0 0 0 0 0 ij DeVan p 4 112 12 2! i Musters ef 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 ! > hauibcrlin Ib 3 2 1 2 4 2 0 jl' 11/.pal rick s 112 3 I 0 0 10 1 Delltimel 3 b 3 0 0 0 11 0 Moore 2 b 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 I Kline c 2 0 1 Oil 2 0 .Montgomery rf 3 o o o o o 2 2« 4 I 521 7 ti At an executive session of the Joint committee of the railroad Brother hoods ln*ld at Freelaud, a resolution in petition Congressmen to vote I against the rate bill amendment pro hibiting employee* and their f.tmi lies from receivlgn free transpor tilion. The various branches of the Unitherhood throughout the State will take an active part in impress lug their representative* with the importance of killing the amend * liit-iil. 75C PER YEAR BERNICE ITEMS. A serious mining accident occurcd at the mines on Saturday by which Mr. Joel Saxon was HO crushed by a fail of coal and rock that his recov ery is doubtful. With arms and legs broken and hurt internally he is nothing but a mass of broken bones. His condition is so serious that the doctors would not have him taken to the hospital. F. F. Schaad of Mildred caught thirty trout in the Loyal sock crack List week and one of them weighed 1-JJ inches and weighed one and one quarter pounds. This story is true as we saw the fish. As Helen Dei 112 Fen bach the daugh ter of S. A. Dieffenbacb was amus ing herself on a swing she lost Iter balance arid fell to the ground strik ing on H board iu which there was a 20 penny nail that penetrated her hand. Dr. Brennan dressed the wound and there is no danger of any thing serious resulting. Miss Jessie Oonners of Mildred is visiting friends at Scrantonand Dun uiore. Robert Watson and Ford Ramsey were Wilkesbarre visitors Inst week. James /Jowles was an Allentown visitor last week. A Republican caucus was held at hotel Schaad last Thursday night when the following were elected, Win. Hay, H. W. Osier, James Ramsey,.J. A. Helsman and J. 11. Spence, to the county convention held at Laporte Tuesday. We hope that each one of the delegates will work and support the ticket they helped to nominate and not play the baby act again. When Tom Schell was janitor ot the school house and the building needed cleaning he had Mrs. Schell to assist him and before the school was opened in the full, one of the directors inspected the building and said that the work had been thor oughly done. When Mr. Schell pre sented a bill in favor of Mrs. Schell, the school directors refused to pay it. Last year w hen the school clos ed the janitor hired the building cleaned, and when a bill of ?I2 was presented, it was paid by the direct ors. This is where the kick comes in with the auditors, if a hill of three dollars is refused why should one ol' twelve dollars for the same work be paid. One of the auditors refuse to sign the audit. How long the tax payers will stand this sort of thing we are not prepared to say. There will not be a dull moment at the centennial celebration at Wiltiamsport. July .'srd and 4th, and one of the spectacular features of the gorgeous carnival on the evening of July 3rd will be the carnival queens and their retinue of attendants and soldiers. Real queens, attired in the costumes of long ago, and just as pretty as any throne queens dared be. The queens will begin the carn ival by calling on the mayor and sur reptitiously acquiring custody of the key of the city—and then the fun 'll begin. On the 4th a splendid pro gram will be carried out, and the fire works at night will be the fin -t. ever i «h<ivvn. Spci-ial rates on »!! railroad- Nearly ;KK>ti men in full India > continue composed the procession > 112 the lfed Men at Allentown, Wednesday, The demonstration, the largest ever sjiven by tin- order in this State, was witnessed Iv 50.- 000 people, who crowded every strei t | along the route, which extended over three miles of thoroughfares. Then* were seventy-five tribes and thirt.\ five bunds in line. In the election of Slate officers, J. S Zimmerman, of Shamokin, was elected (Srent Senior Sagamore, the second highest office in the ifift of the Statu organi zation. Last year he served as great chief of the wigwam. Mrs. Lila Caroline Moore of New Mexico will make a tour of Sullivan county accompanied by the County President of the W. C. T. I'.. The following dates have been arranged for: l,a|M>rfe, Tuesday evening June 20; Hernice, W»>dnesday evening June 27; Onshore Thursday evening June 2*; Friday institute at Lin coln Falls, afternoon session at 2::lu. Kvcniuggiven to Mrs. Moore. Forksvllle, Sunday evening July Ist; Shunk, Monday eveulug July 2.
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