Republican News Item. VOL. XVI. NO. 37 THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED AT THE OOUNTY SEAT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY. I PROPESSIONAL cards, j fRANCISW. MEYLERT, Attorney-at-Law. Office in Keeler's Block. LAPORTE, Sullivan County, PA. £ J. MULLEN, Attornay-at-Law. LAPO&TK, FA orrioa m coobtt »oildi»« IIAK OOUBT BOMB. ] # H. CKONIN, ATTOHHIT-Af LAW, ROTARY PUBLIC. OFFICR OR HAIR hTRRRT. DUSHORK. PA First National Bank OF LAPORTE. PA. Capital - - - ft 5,000.00 Trauaaota a general banking business. J. li. CHRISTIAN KI)W. LADLEY President. Cashier. 3 per cent interest paid on time deposits, ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. Trial List, February Term. 1912. Return Day, February 13, 1012. 1.—I). Hood tiv his next friend, Ein ma C. Hood vs. Connell Anthracite Mining Company. No. 9 May Term, 1911. Plea—"Not Guilty." Scoutou. McCorniick. Mullen. 2.— William T. Fairchild vs. Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. No. 68 May Term, 1910. Trespass. Plea—"Not Ouilty." Scouton. Thomson Kaufman. Mercur, 3.—A. T. Mulnix vs. Seth P. Shoe maker and Wm. T. More. No, 16 Feb ruary Term, 1911. Framed Issue. Plea —''Payment." Mullen. Scouton 4.—Alice M. Putnam, a. d. b . n. c t. a of Luiuan Putnam. Deceased, Assignee el'N. N. Belts, Executor and Trustee ot Mrs. H. Charlotte Ward, vs. C. F, Hun singer and Lizzie (or Elizabeth) Allen aud James P. Allen, her husband. No 31 February Term, 1911. Scire Facias Sur Mortgage. Plea—That Mortgage is not a lieu upon land Ac. Thomson. Scouton. •s.—The Township of Cherry, to the use of the Treasurer of Sullivan County, tor Cherry Township School District vs. Fred Frieder. No. 25 May Term. 1911. Defendant's Appeal. Walsh. Mullen 6. —11. J. Schaad, a Taxpayer ot the Township ot Cherry vs. Thomas W. Ga han, Frank llulimaster and Henry Touschner, Supervisors of the Township ol Cherry. No. 66 May Term, 1911 Appeal from 'lownship Audit. Scouton. Mullen. ALBERT F. HEES3, Prothonotary. Prothonotary's Office, LaPorte, Penn'a January 1, 1912 Appeal Notice. To the taxpayers of the several boroughs and townships of Sullivan county: Take notice that the county com missioners will hold an appeal in their office at Laporte, Pa., February 14, 1912, at lo o'clock a. M, to hear such as may feel themselves aggrieved by the late a&sessment and to make such charges as may seem to them just and proper. CO. COMMISSIONERS. Commissioners' Office, Dec. 30,1911. COLE'S IHGR — Up-To-Date ZjSSiL. HARDWARE^^^^^P WHEN yon think of buying bard ware you naturally tysk yourself rC" l^ stove, washer, cutlery, gun,"—or whatever it may be —"shall I buy? Qon't ponder over these things nor spend your time looking at pictures in "cheap goods" mail-order catalogs. Come to our store and let us solve the problem. We have a fine variety of standard goods to choose from. When you think of HARDWARE think of COLE'S. SANITARY PLUMBING. We give special attention to Piping, Steam, Hot Water and Ho? Air Heating. General job wurk and repairing In all branches, prompt y and skillfully executed Cole, - Dushore, Pa. Court House News. The regular meetting of the County Commissioners was held at the courthouse. Monday. All three Commissoners being present. Miles O. Barnes of Forksville transacted business at the Court house Monday. Deputy-Treasurer, Alfred Hels uiau, spent Tuesday at his home iu Mildred. Election Notice. In accordance with the Act of the Assembly of April Gth 1911, The County Commissioners of Sullivan County hereby publish : That at the primary election (known as Spring Primary) to be held by the electors of Sullivan County on the second Saturday of April the following Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to be elected, viz. : Two Delegates and two Alter nate Delegates to represent the It! Congressional District, of which Sul ,: van County is part to the Democratic National Convention to be held in Maryland June 25, 1912, One Delegate to represent Sulli van County iu the Keystone State Convention of 1912. One Delegate to represent Sulli van County iu the Democ! - atic|State Couveniou of 1912. Two Delegates aud two Alternate Delegates to represent the 10 Con gressional District of which Sull ivan County is part to the Kepub licau National Convention to be hold iu Chicago 111., in June next. One Delegate to represent Sulli van County in the Republican State Convention ( to be held at Harrisburg, l'a., in May next. Five Delegates aud Alternate Delegates elected to the National Prohibition Convention in Atlantic City, N. J., July 10 11th, aud 12, 1912. Notice is also given that there are to be voted for in Sullivan Oounty, at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November sth 1912, Candidates for the following offices : One Representative in Congress. One Representative in the General Assembly. Surprise Box, Tuesday we received a package, aud upon opening same was greatly surprised to discover that some uukuown friend or friends had pref" jC editor with several use» articles, a card at tached to each one bore an ap propriate motto. We have to thank the benevolent person or persons for an American Hag, pipe safety clasp forjtie, quantity candy, horn, fortune telling instrument, hat band and other articles to numerous to mention. LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 1912. J LOCAL NEWS j 1 COUNTY SEAT NEWS TOLD M I IN BREEZ Y.PARAGRAPHS. * ****** ***** ******^**3e)Bfc Court week is next week. Mrs. Michael Collins is quite ill at present. E. L. Sweeney was in town Wednesday. W- B. Snider of Nordniont was in town Tuesday. Amos Huusinger of Colley was in the county scat Monday. Miss Iva Hess visited her parents at Nordniont over Sunday. Dr. Daily of Dushore made a professional call a Laporte Tues day. Michael McNellau of Sayre visited his parents here over Sun day. The annual statement o l ' Sulli van county will lie published next week. Julius Frantwein of Saudy Hook transacted business in Laporte Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs, John Guinble, Saturday Feb. 3, 1012, a son. Congratulations. Smith Boudnian and daughter, Roxanna of Sonestown were in the county seat Saturday . Mrs. Andrew Rohe of near Dushore visited her daughter, Mrs. W. I'. Shoemaker Wednesday. Judson Brown and Sheriff Cott attended the burial of Mrs. Richard Biddle of Fox township at Muncy Wednesday. Mrs. Paul Tisnier of Delaware, N. J., arrived in town Tuesday evening to care for her mother who has been quite ill for the past several months, her condition is not improving. Ell cry Cross ley of Williamsport is visiting his parents here. Ellery is employed as machinist appren tice in the Rothfuss Howard mach ine shops in that city and had the misfortune to have his left foot quite badly injured while at work, he is taking advantage of a few days of enforced idleness to visit his home town. Notice to Girls. < 1 iids your golden opportunity is here, you can get married absolute ly free of charge, why burden your prospective liusb*. ml with a marri age fee when all you have to do is to take advantage of leap year and pop the question. 'Squire Caven of Laporte wishes it proclaimed throughout the land, shouted from the house tops that it may echo in the valleys and hillsides, that dur ing the year of 11)12 he will marry absolutely free of charge every couple in which the lady pops the question. Teachers Meeting. The fifth monthly teacher's meeting for the [Davidson district will be held at Sonestown Feb. Hi, and 17. On Friday evening Prof. S. B. Duulap, principal of the Muncy High School, will lecture on"The Modern Schools of the future." Two sessions will lie held Sat urday, for which time a number of subjects have been assigned. We cordially invite teachers from other Townships to join and take part in this meeting. A complete program will be printed next week. Bernice Breaker Burns. 500 Men Out of Work, Will Be Rebuilt Within Three Months. Tin* breaker of the Council An thracite Minning company at Ber -11 ice was completely destroyed by fire Friday Feb. 2 about 2 o'clock, entailing a loss of about $200,000 anil throwing over 400 people out of employcment. The loss is covered by insurance. The braker was built by the Cou ncil company about seven years ago at u cost of about -S1 ~»<>. 000. It was one of the largest breakers in the state. In addition to the breaker all of the buildings except the machine shop and electric power house were burned together with a large quanity of coal in the breaker. Friday night's tire was still'rag ing where the breaker stood, and it is feared that the 17~> tons of coal iu the breaker will be reduced to ashes before the flames arc ex fiugu -lied. Fight carpenters w ere working in the breaker building installing uev machinery at 2 o'clock Fridaj morning, when flames bursted through the flooring near wle-re they were standing. I hey all made their escape and sounded a general warning throughout (he town by loud ringing of gong*. There is a fire lighting apparatus at the colliery, but no adequate department in Bernice. By the time assistance arrived the ll.uu"s had gained great head way. and were consuming the building rapiM*. The lijaze is believed to ha> e been started in the engine house adjoining tin* breaker building, and to have been carried to the breaker and offices by a slight wind. The em ployes . 112 the company had to stand helplessly by and watch the build ing up in smoke. What water supply was at hand was directed Tithe machine shops and the electric power houses, which were the only two buildings saved. Mr. Council was in Bernice last Saturday and made a contract foi the immediate rebuilding of the breaker, which is to be completed and in operation in three months. The Council company is the largest industry in .Sullivan County and residence of the county are very much gratified to hear that the plant will be built in such shoit order. HILLSGROVE. Miss Agnes Peters, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. (Jeo. < Jcsler ha.-> returned to her home in Williamsport. Alvin Lucas, who is employed at Eudicott, N. Y., is visiting his parents here. Born to Mf. ami Mrs. Robert Broug, .lan. 17, a daughter. l'rof. («. F. Dutter of Shunk was home over Sunday. Mrs. Frank Keeser and Miss Beatrice Danley of Masten called on friends iu town Thursday of last week. Albeit Chilson of Shunk made a pleasant call at our High School Wednesday. Clinton Brong who has been sulTering with LaOrippe is able to be around again. Mrs. Frank Casselbcrry, who has been seriously ill is better at this writing. Alfred Strickland has gone to Endicott, N. V., where he has accepted a position. B. Lucas of Me Keen Co., is visit ing relatives and friends in town. Thanks. LATEST NEWS OF SONESTOWN. Jason Meyers of Unityville atid Miss Fay Sheets of Sonestown were united in marriage at Williamsport Feb. 1. Frank Margargel and two sisters, Mrs. C. A. Starr and Ellen May Sheets attended the funeral of their aunt in Philadelphia last week. Samuel Richard and sister Lizzie and Mazzie Watson of this place were visiting at Straw bridge Sun day. ' Mrs. Smith Boudnian and son Lester visited her mother, Mrs. Wallace Little at Eagles Mere Sunday. Editor English of thejNews Item was in town Friday evening re turning home Saturday morning. The clothes pin factory is run ning full time now ami will prob ably continue to do so for at least a year. Owing to his log job Curtis St raup is watering the road between Sonestown and Muncy Valley. All night long man, team and water tank are busy on the road. We don't know whether Jerry Laird is studying medicine or iut, but iie and Dr. Davis are very busy at present, as tin* doctor has no horse Jerry may be acting as driver. Dairy Dills lor Daily People. If Prof. Ray owned an autimobile what would Prof. Jaquisli ? If flour was wanting would James Miller? If a railroad iron needed repair could Harold Bender? Rig blow up at Sonestow n. What blew up? The wind blew up the W. & N. B. ■ Martin Mullen. Martin Mullen, father of E. J. i Mullen, Esq., of this place, died at) liie Robert Packer hospital at I Say re Thursday. Feb. N, 1012, at j 2:00 a. in., aged 75 years. 112 A few days ago Mr. Mullen had his lingers frozen while working! for John Walsh at Ringdale. He} entered the Say re hospital last I Friday and one of his lingers was amputated, blood poisioning de- j veloped which resulted in his death. ! Deceased is survived by one son j and two daughters: E. J. Mullen,) Esq., of this place, Mrs. John! Walsh of Ringdale, and Mrs. John Part le of Seraiiton. ' Funeral Services will be held at! Catholic church at Overton Sat-! urday morning at nine o'clock j wit h interment at Overton. A history of Mr. Mullen's life j and also his photograph will be ■ published next week if a satiable one can be secured. The V- 1. S. w ill hold a Food and Bake sale at the store of John L. Smith Saturday afternoon at i 2:i}o o'clock. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, HCTJO-ECES'VXni.XjEI, CAPITAL STOCK $50,000 W C. FRONTS President. Surplus and FRANK A. REEDF.R, Cashier. \et Profits 90 - 000 - DIRECTORS: Transacts a General C.Frontz, John C. Laird, C. W. Sones, Banking Business. I*"™ Myere, Frank A.Reeder, Jacob Per, J. A. S. Ball, John Bull, Peter Frentz. Accounts oflndivid uals and Firms solicited. " t Safe Boxes for* Rent, One Dollar per Year, j 3 percent INTEREST PAID ONETIME DEPOSITS. t v' > X;'* . -..ML « . !>,.> 75C PER YEAR JOHN r 1 QUALITY ;j 2 When people realize that it <} # is not the quantity for the j [ 2 money, HO much as the quality j | J that counts, then they will '' ♦ patronize the store which does • > ♦ business in good pure goods; > • * Cut prices often mean cut j | 2 qualities. Our prices are as j [ X low as good goods wil allow, j j } Our goods are not of the cheap ' ' • mail-order variety. When < > S comparing prices do not for- ! ! a get to compare qualities. II ! ! X you find the prices lower than | [ ( ours, then you will find the | J 1 qualities inferior—generally < [ "bargain house" job lots. i ! Ask us to show you why !! our stock is superior. J [ Buschhausen's. !! M. BRINK'S PRICES For This Week ton 100 lb Corn Meal 29.W0 1.45 Cracked Corn 29.00 1.45 Corn 29.00 1.45 112 Hacks each Gc with privilege of returning without expense to me. Schumacher Chop 31.00 1.00 Wheat Bran 30.00 150 Fancy White Midds. 33.00 1.70 Oil Meal 42.00 2.10 Gluten 34.50 l!l\& Alfalfa Meal 29.0.J 1.60 Oyster Shells 10.00 ($0 Hihwwh Grain 30.00 1.50 Choice (Cottonseed Meal 32.0# 1.66 Lusury Flour sack 1.25 per bbl. 4.90 Beef Scrap 3.00 Oats per hu. .60 Charcoal 50 lb sack .60 Oyster Shells " .35 140 lb bag Salt coarse or tine .50 s(i lb bag Salt .25 Buckwheat Flour 3.00 Slhumacher Flour sack 1.60 " " perbbl. 6.20 Spring Wheat,, (Marvel) " 1.70 Veal Calves wanted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Live fowls and chickens on Wednesday. 11. liHINK, New Albany, Pa. RHEUMATISM Dr. Whitehall's RHEUMATIC REMEDY] For 15 years a Standard Remedy for all forms of Rheumatism, lumbago, gout, sore muscles, stiff or swollen joints. 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