KSPQBLICJ© LAPOBTE, PA. FEBRUARY 7th, 1890. LOCAL DEPARTMENT- What about that "Yow t" Soft hats nre style for men. It is now about time to talk cau cus. Always stick for the town you live in. The cokl wave has made a lull in the grippe. • We wouM suggest that Judge Mason be re-elected Mayor of the city. Who seconds the motion ? Republican Convention will be held at La Porte, on March 4, 1890. A good representation is requested. Election only a little over a week off. Let the best men in all cases be selected to fill the various ollices. Our reporter says the sun was not visible for one second on Sunday, Felt., 2d. Warm weather may be expected. Atty. 11. T. Downs of LaForte, tfas confined to his home several days this week by a severe attack of la grippe. The annual report of the receipts and expenditures of Sullivan county for the year 1889 will be found in] this issile. j We are engaged this week in printing a book "Sitting in Equity" I in the case of Virginia Brewster vs W. 11. D. Green. Reading matter on editorial page will not be very lengthy during the month of February, owing to space occupied by county statement. We were in error last weak when ' we stated that court would convene | | four weeks from last Monday. It should have been three weeks. But few people outside of the legal .r iternity know that the boi.d of a Sheriff in this state holds good for twenty years after his term ex i pires. According to the best tveent' estimates there are nearly 1,450,000.-j 000 people in the world, about C5,~ 000,00(1 of whom live in the United Slates We would be extremely obliged to ail those who are indebted to us either for job work or subscription, if they would call and liquidate their indebtedness. The entire list of applicants for license, of (Montour county, were ! successful in securing the same at ! license court held in said county on Friday Jan 24. The Republicans of 1C Ik land twp., are receiving many compliments for putting In the field a straight Re publican ticket, to be voted for at the coming election. John Tinkle of LaPorte, who is engaged in hauling bark from near Millview to the Foot of Plain, in Bradford county, was home on a visit, on Sunday and Monday last. Darby Kennedy of LaPorte will gi\e a grand ball on Wednesday evening Feb. 12th. Bill SI.SO. The many friends of Mr. Kennedy of LaPorte and vicinity Bernice, Lopez and Dushore are invited to attend. Judge Mason chief engineer of the W. <fc If. B. railroad, who is engaged in the business office of said comp any at Williarnsport. spent Sunday Wi'„h his family at this place. The Judge is a favorite among the of ficials of the compaii}'. The Y. \V. C. T. U., will hold a Mite Social at the home of Harriet E. Grimm Friday, Feb. 7th, at half past seven o'clock. Come and bring your friends. The members of the society will spare no effort to make the occasion enjoyable. Captain P. D. Uricker, of Jersey Shore, has been appointed census supervisor of the fith census district iu which Sullivan county is figured. Applicants for the appointment of district enumerators will forward their petition to the captains office. We learned last week of good authority that M. J. Lull 01 Bernice, will remove from said place to Min eapolis Minn., within a very short period. It is asserted that Mr. Lull as been offered a much better position in the far west than he is now filling. The many friends of Mr. L. will regret to see him de part. | Everybody who keeps posted up on the local events happening here abouts, reads the REPUBLICAN. The question which is being dis cussed by the Western and Eastern people of the county is —what will be the Republican ma jority at the coming election in Elklaud township ? The Republi cans of said precinct have nominated a full ticket and propose to carry the day by a rousing majority. We trust that they will not be disap pointed. Why is a newspaper like a pretty girl ? To be perfect it must be the embodiment of many type; its forms are made up; it is chased though inclined to Ijp giddy; it enjoys a good j press, the more rapid the better; has j a weekness for gossip; talks a great j deal; it can stand some praise and is awfully proud of a new dress. It cannot be kept in good humor with out cash. Please pay up ! The following persons have beo%. I appointed Deputy Sheriff's of Sulli [ van county by Sheriff Uta, viz : If". T. Downs R. M. Stormont both of LaPortc, Thos. Mahaffey ofDushore and E. S. Chase of Eagles Mere. Our county is represented by a 1 goodly number of officials in this i capacity and order throughout our 1 little county is assured, owing to ' the muscularity possessed by the ] above mentioned body. t I Why would'nt it be in order for ; the (1. A. R. Post of LaPorte to give u ball in tlie LaPorte Hall oa i the eve of Washington's birthday? We know nothing about the financial i standing of this organization but we imagine—a little more would do them no harm, and as they have i never asked lor public aid we prc ! ilict that they would have a full ■ house. It ia estimated that there are ninety-thousand Catholics in the ! Scranton diocese, which comprise : the counties of Luzerne, Lacawanna, Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne, 'Jioga, hulliran, Wyoming, Pike and Monroe. Jhe diocese was establised i on March 3, 1807, and the present Bishcp, Kt. Bev. Win. O Tiara, took charge on July 12, of the same year. The number of priests in the dio cese are 102. | i It is not generally known that at' the lai-1 session of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, an act was passed to levy and collect a tax of fifty oftiits and one dollar upon all does, :«•_ cording to sex, in every township and borough of this commonwealth. ' Those interested who do not wish to pay si tax on a lot of worthless curs had better decapitate tliein be- i fore the assessor makes his annual | visit the coming Spring. Atty. E. M. Dunham of LaPorte was called to Philadelphia on 'egal business on Saturday last, lie was accompanied to the city by- Mrs. Ann F. Mcylert of this place where she will remain with her nephew, S. F. Colt jr., for several months. Mrs. Meylert has antici pated the trip for some time passed but owing to advanced years hesitat ed to make the excursion alone. Her many friends of LaPorte wish her a pleasant visit and a safe re turn home. When the driving park on Mokoma Heights, which is now in progress and the public road down Loyal Sock have been completed, the people in this vicinity will urge that the county Fair be held at the coun ty seat. At present we have no in ducements to oiler, hence we have made no assertion that we are en titled to the honor. In the event of the completion of the driving park however, will be an inducement that our neighboring tows can not olfer and will receive the approval, as the place for holding the Fair, by a large number interested. The Republicans of Williarnsport have nominated Frederick 11. Keller of the sth ward for Mayor. Success to Keller—and iu the event of lead iug Republicans, who wish to be known as such, of Williarnsport, stand by their nominee, there is no question but that victory will be their reward. A split by the lead ing men of the party is dangerous and the example and result will be disastrous to the principles of Re publicanism of the Lumber City. I We publish elsewhere in this Issue I applicants who are applying for license. There are twenty-six in number. SAD AFFAIR. —Mr. and Mrs. Harry Croft of Lopez formerly ofDushore, were about two weeks ago taken ill with la grippe, which terminated in :to pneumonia. Mr. Croft died 011 Thurday of last week and the Mrs. succumed to the dreadful disease 011 Saturday night, when she to was I called to her eternal' resting place. Interment took place in Bahr's Icemetery, Dushore. The former on Saturday and the Mrs. 011 Tues day. The dee'd. couple leave a bright little boy at the age of 8 years to mourn the sad affair. It was the request of the mother that her dear child be properly cared for. ( By glancing over the county state ment you will perceive that several districts throughout the county have not settled one dollar of county tax with treasurer Lorah. This is not as it should be and our county com missioners should take the matter in hand and request the payment of the same. If this way 01 doing busi ness is allowed to exist by the prop er oflicial, in the event of a few years, all collectors will avail themselves of the opportunity and the result j will be Jurors &c., will have to be paid by county orders. A true! adagc-"a stitch in time will save nine." j The road machine which was re j cently purchased by the tax-payers iof LaPorte twp., and which by—the- I way is quite an expensive piece of [lurniture, remains along the road I between this place and Nordinont, roofed by branches of a dead hera | lock tree. The machine is very I conspicuous owing to its immense ! size and fast colors and attracts at tention and conversation of by-j passers which by-the-way is not very complimentary to the proper olHcials in whose care the township has given charge. If the machine is too large to be caged in a common shed we would suggest that the super visors efect a shed at the expense of| the twp., in which to store it away j during the winter months. Speaker Heed is ruling the Hou6e I with a strong and steady hand, and j now that the Republicans have | pulled themselves together and are I acting in concert the Democrats find :it utterly impossible to succeed In any dilatory tactics. As .soon asj , one ol* them attempts to do any thing irregular Mr. lleed decides I promptly against him and the House stands by the Speaker's decision, or at least the Republican majority 'does, which amounts to the same | thing. Ox' course the Democrats [who expected to keep the Mouse iu [a tangl6 by fiilibustering are kicking [hard and yelling "usurpation," but Mr. Reed ouly smiles at them and goes ahead in ins own way. The Re publicans are congratulating them selves that no mistake was made in electing Mr. Reed to be Speaker. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. —Mrs. Cop pinger Secretary Blaine's eldest daughter, died at her father's resi dence here at four o'clock this morn ing. Mrs. Coppinger was unconsc ious for hours before her death. This is the fourth bereavement in the family of Secretary Blaine with in the past thirty-five days, and is the second one of his children to' die within that time from illness brought on by attacks of the grip. The funeral will probably take place on Tuesday, from St. Matthews Roman Catholic church, and the interment will be made in Oak llill cemetery. Father Tom Sher man, son of General Sherman, is ex pected to conduct the services. Work of Sopoundels. One night last week some con temptible scoundrel removed the I corner stone of the M. E. Church now in course of erection about three miles from Benton, Pa., on the road leading to Fairmount Springs, and stole all the coin deposited in it on the day of the corner-stone lay ing. This double discounts the lei. low who was said to have stolen tin coppers from the eyes of a corpse. It is to be hoped the person who desecrated the corner-stone may be ferreted out and thoroughly pun ished for his dirty deed.— Milton lie cord. The robbery at the store of Jen- 1 nings Bros, located at Shaily Nopk' about two miles from Lopez on Tuesday ot last week was as we liave it from a business man of Lo pez, as follows: While Henry Castle the clerk was alone in the store a stranger entered and pro ceed to the counter directly oppo site of Castle and drew from bis pocket a revolver and aimed it at him, demanding all the money be l had in his possession. Castle drop ped behind the counter and ran 011 his hands and feet to the front part of the stoic while the thief- suppos ing he was going in the other direc tion ran along tho counter 011 the outside tot lie other end. Castle ran out the front door and down to the shop where he secured help. When he and his assistants returned to the store the thief had gone and had taken with him the money draw er and all it coi *d, about $55. The drawer wat jerwards found 011 Bahr's liiil a 11V lor two from the store. Prom the o ascription given by Castle the robber is believed to be a man b3 r the name of Sharpc of Owego. Jennings Bros, offer a re ward of SIOO. for his capture. LATTER:--FRANK SHARPE CAPTUR ED.—Chief of Police Lantz of Mon rocton and Tiios. Kangley, con stable ot Lopez, Captured the out law at Stillwater Columbia county on Saturday night la*t. Sharpe was in a building at the time of the arrest and made no resistance. lie was t.tken by vehicle to Plooms burg whore he remained in the Col umbia county jail until Monday morning when he was brought to Lopez and given a hearing beiore magistrate \V. I>. Jennings, lie pled guilty and was brought by Constable Kangley to La Porte 011 Monday nigiit and lodged in tlio j county jail about midnight. He was traced to Stillwater by a letter | written to a 112 riend requesting that ! his clothes be sent to said place. After Sharpe had committeed the deed iic went 011 foot by the way of Long Pond to Jamison City where i he took the train for Stillwater reach- I ing there 011 Wednesday forenoon, j Sharpe is not sorry that he has been I captured owing to his conscientious | scruples interfering with his nights rest, lie can Hot say what prompt him to do the act any more than h« was hard up lor cash. lie [;ays lie did not premeditate the robber.y long before committing the act. His age is 20 and a pretty good looking young man to. lie converses readily and realizes that his future looks very dark. The Wife and Ha lighter of Sec. of Navy Tracy. Burnecl 10 Death. | The residence of Secretary of the Navy lion. I>. F. Tracy, burned at 6:45 on Monday morning. Mr. Tracy's wife and daughter were burned to death also granddaughter and female servant. Secretary Tracy was carried from his prostrated position by firemen to the residence of lion. J. C. Bancroft Davis, lie is recovering slowly and hopes are entertained that he will survive the awful calamity. When he awoke from his unconscious condition caused by 9ulloeating, the first words he uttered was in regards to the safety of his wife and family. Their deaths were kept 112" him until late in the day and „n re vealed by President 1 <bn was a terrible blow to the U ibrtunate man. Local Institute. The Locul Institute f or LaPorto, Davidson, and .Shrewsbury, will convene at Sonestown, Friday • i Saturday, February, 7 and Bth. The following program has been ar ranged: Class Drill—M. M. Sweeney. Essay—Aliie Pennit-gton. Class Drill ju Primary History— lihetta Harvey. llecitation—Harry Fague. Question Box—Linda Lawrence. Music by Sonestowu choir. Prof. Black will be with us and an interesting session is promised. Emerson Collins Esq., will address the lustitue on Friday evening at 7:30. Mr. Collins is too well known to Sullivan couuty teachers' to need any encomium. Encourage ua with your presence. Hakuiet E. Gkimm. Sec'y. Subscribe lor the Kwuducan. GRAND FURNITURE DISPLAY. AT EiAWEiNfcl BEOffllBS FURNITURE STORE, Jackson's Block Main & Centre st. DUBKORE, ----- PA. The most magnificant display of fancy furniture ever shown in Pushorc,. fancy chairs in endless variety, chairs that are ancient and antique look ing, odd chairs of odd shape. Hundreds of them of every concrive.il>le kind are spread out for your inspect ion. Fancy cabnets, music cabncts, fancy mirrors, foot rests, blacking cases, curd tables &c. Do not miss the display, conic it you can possibly get here, come whether you want to buy or not, everybody is welcome. Very Respectively, LA "WHMNCJS Jill OS. We also " ish to call j our attention to our new line of stoi c cut let a they are light, beautiful in design anil constitute within thuiiselvcs mini ature vaults, they are finished in broadcloth, plush and t-nteins ai d mo furnished at a pricethat brings tlura within reach of all classes, l'liate call and examine our model as we are*the only dealers that handle stci.c caskets in Sullivan county. We also have a lull line of wood easkcta r robes, trimmings &c. SPEGI&uiAT W E II W I O H AT : : : COLE. a line of KttDiaS <3OOD& Such as "Rochester" stand and hanging lamps; an elegant line of hancE sltds, agate fancy tea and collee pots, carvers &c. A line lino of —PARLOR HEATING STOVES & KAJs'UES— \\ hich are being sold cheap. Call cariy and examine uiid get a» bargan on stoves &u. z'QSOKHS i'jt BY X M&JXjz WILL receive our prompt attention. Wc carry a full line of Tiware and M anuftlctuiers of Tinware Job Work &c. Cunningham & Cole. JLOYAL BOCK COAli» tttt t t t t Th e best and cheapest coal in the market. To* customers from— LAP OBJ £TNp VfcfhTTJ T he price is^ leUut:fc Li at the breaker to KAPER. feb/USoDUTON! The State Line & Sullivan R. R. Co j_|l. O. Bligbb, bupt • .F- BOM TS33 RJSO 2fHOKS'-r : BOOT -i- AIS3 SHOE -i- STORE J. S. HARRINGTON Proprietor. Dushore, - - Pa -'TT-Tr;-: i I"i—: \ \ It will pay you boioie purchasing to cuil and examine my large stock >f new and weli selected goods. l.iuge sales enables me to sell for small >rolits. Cash customers can s&vea good percentage by buying goods of ue. Everything new neat and lirst cla»s. Aly stock of French Eid land turned goods aie very fine and low in price. All goods guaranteed u price and 111 quality to be the best that any market can afford. _ I I I ~| ;17|~ BOOTS & SBIQ33S made to o^dsa? If you wantatine sewed boot or shoe try a sample pair. liepairin ioue on short notice. -'AS 11 PAID FOR HIDES PELTS, WOOL, TALLOW &.c„ AT J. S. HARRINGTONS, DUiSiiOliE, PA. june^4,67 ar p YmcjsiTr IOT teT DEALER IN Mens' Youth Boy's and Ghii drens Clohing . Cronin'B New Block, Diulioe, Pa. LOTAH'S ~OTEL. UAUIUH I*. DANIEL H. Loft AH PKOP'K. Tnis is a large and commodious bouse, with largo airy rooms, furn shed in first class style. A denia ble place for those who desire toes cape the heated term, lluutiug ant fishing in thoir season. The bar it supplied with choice liquors & cigai s. .Nov. 13 'S3. .1. r. G A.r»S KA£D F8 IS .MERCHANT TAiLUii, , IN Tilß OU> CITY iiOTKL jCorner of 'lhiril ami J'ive iSU.\ WILLIAAISI'CfRT, i'A. j For iho iuicfct fcij lu :iud a good lit we would i tier our Sullivan< oun jiy friends to -Mr. Cttrvkadcleu who is jnuntl.t'iod ainoi'g iLie bust lailors in. ibc Lumber city. St.i>t. 1 JitL, 'b'J.
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