T3® RePUBLICi^!) LAPORTS, PA., OCT. 9th, 1891. LOCAL DEPARTMENT Fall weather. Hughesville Fair this week. Treasurer's statement elsewhere. Election proclamation in this week's issue of the REPUBLICAN. The horse racing at the Hughes ville fair promises to l>e interesting. Geo. C. Jackson of Philadelphia, was doing business at LaPorte, on Friday last. Edward Boyd of Dushore. was calling on his brother John, at La- Porte, Sunday. The new railroad to the 'Mere, is the chief topic of conversation by people in that vicinity. The building boom at the 'Mere is not very rushing this fall. There nre only two cottages in the course of erection. Quite a number of people, of Jamison City, and former residents of LaPorte, were among the numerous visitors to LaPorte, on Sunday. Mrs. F. M. Crossley and son Benjamin and little daughter, were visiting friends in Wyalusing, Brad ford county, Tuesday and Wednes day. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. George Cooley, of Nordmont, died on Thursday last, and was buried in Mountain Ash cemetery at LaPorte. on Saturday. Hughesville fair this week from "Wednesday to Saturday. Single fair for round trip on the W. & X. B. A large number of people of this vicinity will attend. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Morran, of Muiicy Valley, died on Saturday morning, and was intered in the catholic cemetery at j Dushore, on Sunday. The G. A. 11. bean bake at Du- ■ shore, on Wednesday of last week, was well attended. A goodly num ber of our old soldier boys, were present at the re-union. Wm. Murray county treasurer, of Dushore, was attending to the duties of his office, at LaPorte, Mondaj'. lie was preparing the Treasurers' Statement, elsewhere in this issue. Stewart Chase of LaPorte, while riding in a carriage drawn by a spinted team of colts from Towanda to Monroeton, on Tuesday of last week, was thrown out of the vehicle and qniUi seriously bruised about the body. He is recovering, how ever. W. T. Watrous Esq., left for Johnsonburg, 011 Monday, where he will resume his work as superinten dent of public works for the New York and Philadelphia improve ment company- Mr. Watrous lias the sympathy of the entire com munity in his recent sad bereave ment. T. J. Keeler shot a pheasant perched on a butter-nut free in front of his residence, on Main street, Monday morning. By this, one would imagine birds plenty in this vicinity. It is a trifle early in the season to predict with knowledge, however. Mrs. Grovrr Cleaveland became the mother of an eight pound girl baby, 011 Saturday night, at six min utes past midnight,. The mother and Miss, are reported as doing well. The very common event in high circles, took place at the Ex-President's home, No. 816 Madison avenue, N. Y. city. Thus endcth the first chap ter. A. J. Bradley Esq. of Davidson twp. and teacher of the King school, in LaPorte twp., has registered as a law student. He will read with Atty. E. M. Dunham of this place. Mr. Bradley is a graduate of a business jollege of Williamsport, and is num bered among our best school teach ers and will no doubt make an ab'e lawyer. Success to Jack. The conductor's cash and ticket box on the W. & N. 8., was stolen from a passenger car, on Monday of '"St week. Harry Phillips, mail car - Valley saw a man walk 1 said place, in the *ge with a tin box description of thief got * and a Subscribe for the RKPUBI.ICAIT The W. O. T. U. will meet at the home of Misu Ada Meylert, Friday Oct. 9th at 3 ]j. m. The REPUBLICAN, is by far the newsiest paper published in the county. Don't you really think BO? The Y. W. C. T. U. will meet at Mrs. T. J. Keeler's Friday evening Oct. 9. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Abraham Morgan of Eagles- Mere, died of paralysis, on Wednes day. Funeral, to-da3 T ,_ Friday at 10 o'clock. Mr. Charles Starr and Miss Clara Magargle. both of Sonestown, were married, on Tuesday of last week. The REPUBLICAN extends congratu lations. Mr. and Mrs. Avery Messenger and family of La Forte, who have been visiting friends in Susquehanna county for the past fort-night, re turned home the fore part of this week, and report a good time. We are obliged to omit several communications this week, owing to our long article on the Commission ei's Convention and the election proclamation. We will insert them next week, however. Mrs. Chas. Funston and daughter Miss May, of Shamokin, who have been sojourning with friends at La- Porte, ror several weeks, left for their home, on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Funston will be great ly missed by her friends and es pecinlly her aunt, Mrs. Dunham, whom she has kindly served as medical nurse and bandaged her | broken arm daily. It is rumored by a few people that the State will be out something over one million of dollars hy the Bardsley trouble. This is an untrue state ment. The state will not loose more than one hundred thousand dollars and for this balance suit has been instituted against Philadelphia city and county in the common pleas of Dauphin county, and the chances of recovery are beyond question, as Philadelphia in no way appealed from the settlement made against her. Mr. Jos. Pennington of LaPorte twp , has rented the \V. T. Watrous dwelling house, on Mnncy street, and took possession of the same, on Saturday last. The object, Mr. Pen nington has in view, is to afford his children the opportunity of attend* ing the LaPorte graded school. We Understand that there are quite a number of pupils of LaPorte twp., desirous of being enrolled upon our school register. LaPorte has a good school and there is no mistake about it. Our school building is the best in the countj'. MARRIED :—At St. Elizabeth's! church, Philadelphia, Pa., Father; Dornhege officiating—Mr. August Buschhausen of Torpedo, Warren county and Miss Sarah Gallagher of I'hila. Both contracting parties, were formerly of LaPorte. Their many friends here including the REPUBLICAN extend congratulations and wish them many hnppv days and lots of prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Buschausen are spending their honeymoom with friends at this place and vicinity arriving here on Tuesday evening. We expected a report of the Forks ville fair, but we got left. It is suf fice to say however, that the fair was a success in every detail and that M. R. Black's nag won the trotting race the length of the animal with the tail thrown in. It was thought that W. E. Miller's black "Longfellow," would make an interesting skirmish for first prize and according to re ports it would, had he not slipped on the go in. Ed is not quite satis fied and is anxious for another trot. The new grounds are spoken of very highly by those in attendance. The members of the Lake Mokoma Land Company met in Williams port Tuesday evening. It was ru mored here that our people who own two thirds of the stock in said company, will take charge of the improvements hereafW, owing to the fact, that Williamsport parties have run the thing for the past five years, and have accomplished noth ing. Our people think they can do no worse. We will, if possible, give the proceedings of the meeting in our next issue. We imagine- it will be a warm affair.. Prof. F. W. Meylert, during our absence last week, took possession of our sanctum and furnished copy tor the REPUBLICAN, for which we extend to him our manj' thanks. The attendance at the State Con vention of County Commissioners, as shown in our report elsewhere, giveß you an idea of the interest taken in this assemblage. Of the 66 counties in the state 63 were repre sented. We understand that much good in the way of Legislation, has been experienced in the past by these meetings and hopes are en tertained that more good will be af fected in the future. It certainly looks reasonable that at a conven tion whore all counties of the state are represented and at said conven tion resolutions are adopted by the convention and presented to the Legislature—that said law makers | will give such proceedings marked attention Philander Reynolds Esq., of Bing hamton, N. Y., was calling on friends at LaPorte, on Wednesday of last week. Mr. R. is one of the origi nators of a temperance organization differing somewhat from the order of Q. T., in Binghamton and enjoys a success of his undertaking, lie very frequently gives lecturers on the subject of drunkeness and does not hesitate to call the atteution of his audience to his former days from which lie speaks of experience on the subject, and with much effect, lie is receiving many compliments for work done in this direction through the press. What We Observed at Lancaster. I There were over two hundred county commissioners, solicitors and clerks in attendance at the State Convention of County Commission ers held at Lancaster, on Tuesday and Wednesday ofl'ist week. During the session of Wednesday morning the. commissioners were invited by Mr. Worth, president of the meet~ ing, to visit the county buildings, including jail, almshouse, asylum, : hospital and other public institutions. ,The buildings proved superb to any ever visited by our home delegation and to many others of the conven tion. The jail is strongly built of stone and contained 120 prisoners of all sex. The convicts were kept at work at various industries mostly weaving carpet, others shoe making and tailoring. Mr. Smith the Warden informed us that the court of Lancaster very seldom sentenced a convict to the Kastefn Penitentiary, lie also gave us to understand that there had but one convict escaped from the Lancaster jail. The yard fence is built of st< ne some 30 feet high and in case a prisoner attempts to make his escape by digging a trench underneath this fort, two large and vicious blood hounds are called to the rescue. Some years ago a convict attempted this scheme and was caught in the act by the dogs. He was roughly bandied. The almshouse is very neatly ar ranged and is kept exceedingly clean. There are 190 acres of good farming land attached to the institution which atiords plenty of work for the paupers. The majority of these who accept of this charitable institution as their homes, were mostly aged, which speaks a good word for the pauper class of people of Lancaster. Occasionally, however, we would see a young man in the group who had the appearance of doing a good day*B work. Such men did not re ceive the sympathy of the visitors. The asjlum which is a magnificant building located about one hundred rods from the poor house, is con ducted under able management. We were shown through the building by the principal ph3 r sician, and the sights and the freaks of the 160 un fortunate people there inclosed were most fearful to conteinp'ate. We shall not attempt to give you a de scription of their behavior. The hospital compairs favorably with the other buildings and adjoins the asj'luin. On our visit to this de partment, business was fortunately dull, hence, we remained but a few minutes. The city of Lancaster is one of the oldest towns in the state, which is very readillv observed by the ma jority of old fashion buildings there erected. The popidation is thirty three thousand. In 1812 the city was honored by the assemblage of Congress in their midst.. Statement of the Finances cf Sullivan County.— Wm. Murray Treasurer. OCT. 1, ißflr. ~COUNT Cr. Dr. To amt rec'd. $11747.90 By amt. of orders redeemed $10057. 86 By 5 per cent com. on same, 602.69 Amt. due county to Bal. 1187.24 11747.99 11747-99. ROAD. ' I Amt. | Amt. Amt. Rec'd. I paid, due twp. Cherry $l6B 98 $l5B 44 $lO 58 Colley, 848 64 I 817 18 26 46 Davidson, 1108 08 '1144 98 over pd. Elkland, 83 78 54 19 29 59 Forks, 800 86 257 80 43 06 Fox, 745 68 662 28 83 40 IlillsOrove. 343 35 292 17 51 18 LaPorte twp/ 233 17 224 56 8 61 Shrewsbury, 380 82 356 62 23 70 POOR. r- Amt. Amt. Amt. ! Rec'd. paid, due twp. Cherry, $59 17 $57 96 $1 21 Colley, 127 86 109 37 17 99 Davidson, 251 00 247 55 845 Elkland, 4 30 4 80 Fox, 149 14 145 46 868 Hills Grove, 161 48 168 04 over pd. SCHOOL AND BUILDING. Amt. Amt. Amt. Rec'd. paid, due twp. Cherry, $149 82 $149 82 $ Colley, 664 45 655 22 923 Davidson. 504 54 608 81 73 Elkland, 48 00 41 68 6 82 Forks, 169 88 169 88 Fox. 536 82 534 70 212 Hills Grove. 187 81 187 31 LaPorte twp. 238 67 238 67 Shrewsbury, i 295 »2 284 97 10 95 Column second or amount paid in cludes township Treasurersreceips, Coun. ty Treasurers commission and orders drawn on twps., by Connty Commission-' ers. The state tax is paid in full to quarter ending Oct. sth 1891. WM. MURRAY, CO. Treas. The tax payers of Sullivan coun ty will take pleasure in peruseing the above statement. You will no tice that there is a balance due the county of one thousand one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and twenty four cents. Mr. Murray, treasurer, informs us that this amount reposes in the Dushore Bank which also will be greatly appreciated by our tax payers, however, this is only as it should be, but owing to the man ner in which the ofHee of Treasurer of Sullivan county has been con» ducted for the past few years, the people consider it a great favor to know that their money is well cared for. The road tax due the several townships, you will perceive is not in the extreme. The entire amountj foots-up to $276 58 ICPS $36.90 over i paid Davidson township leaving balance due twps., $239.68. The poor tax has been receipeted for by the treasurers of the several twps.. about as fast as turned over to the County Treasurer by the tax payers. The statement shows a balance due twps., of $30.63 less $6 61 over paid Hills Grove twp. The school and building tax have been equally as well distributed through its proper channels and we feel confident that the twenty-eight hundred tax pavers of Sullivan coun ty will be well pleased with the man ner in which Mr. Murray is con ducting his office. OtHcial corruption will cease when bossisra is eliminated from politics, and then only. Every ballot cast for GREGG and MORRISON is a vote against bossism and corruption— II a r r i t y. Read at the Funeral of Mrs. W. T. Watpous. ai LaPorte, Pa., by. Rev, I. P. tuimby of Bath, Me.. Officiating Clergyman. OUR DEAD Day by day the circle lessens Round our hearthstone ; Day by day the number strengthens On the everlasting shore. One by one the chairs stand vacant That were filled by those we love ; One by one the seats are filling In our Father's home above. The eyes we loved the most are faded ; Dearest tones are hushed to rest; Truest hearts-are lying silent In full quarry a death-chilled breast, i Hands that clasped our own so often With such deep and tender love Now are waking softest music From the golden harps above. Peace is there and Joy eternal Bliss beyond all human thoughts ; Life and Love and rest perpetual, Our Redeemer's love has bought. Oh, then let us press right onward To our love appointed rest Walking onward like glad children. Leaning on our Father's breast; Heedless of life's heavy trials. So wo reach the "better land," Whore our sainted dead are gathered Rauiul !he throne, a shining band. PICK the BEST! —ri r —i —r ~ir—bmbwi ■ i ■■■. We have a large stock of Odd Mens Boys Childrens Suits and Pants on hand which we are jpetf now closing out at great SACRIFICE. If wo can fit you the saving, will amount to money round dollars. COME QiriCKLr and pick from the best. Mothers advantage of this most favorable tipie to snug up the boy with an EXTRA SUIT or pair of pants Light Weight Shirts, and Light colored Hats, Mens and Boys Boots, plow shoes and flue Boys Shoes at cost. M. M. MARKS & CO. PROPRIETORS OB 11 THE ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE. Scouten's Block - - Dushore, - - Penna. FACTORY 18 N, 3rd Sts- Philadelphia, Pa. n. BUI'S mm MADE BOOTS AND SHOES. % I have the and best stock of hand-made Boots and Shoes for the Fall, trade made from the best Hemlock, Oak and French Kip. I Guarantee Prices Lower and Goode Better than you can buy from anyone else in the trade.- Ladies Fine Shoes. I have all styles and widths from #I.OO to $4.00i. Lace, Button and Congress. Yon will always find the Best Goods for the least money at my store, J. S. HARRINGTON, SAXE'S BLOCK, MAIX STREET,' DUSHORE, PA. LAWR EN C E B R OS^, Furniture Dealers mi Undertakers. We have just received a large new line of Fall Goods of the latest' designs and styles. A great variety of Parlor Suits, Easy Chairs, Spring Rockers &c. A full line of Bed-room Suits, Spring Matresses, and' Feathers. The finest assortment of Office Desks, Cabinets and Writing Desks,, over kept in Dushore. We also wish to call special attention to our fine assoitment of Couches, Lounges, Picture Mouldings, Office Chairs. Bar room Chairs, Dining-room Chairs, Kitchen Chairs Ac. Everybody is ; invited to CALL AND SEE OUR NEW GOODS. UNDERTAKING In Undertaking we have a large assortment of COFFINS AND' CASKETS. EMBALMING WHEN REQUIRED. An elegant, hearse will attend all funerals. A portion of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. LAWRENCE BROS., Dushore Pa. TOi/THE PUBLIC: o-o-o-o-o-o—o-o-o—o-o-o-o-o I am prepared IJ meet any prices or quotations with a first class and? well selected stock of MEN'S, YOUTHS, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING.. - HATS,, CAPS, AND GENTS EUBNTS/fING GOODSK TRUNKS, BAGS AND UMBRELLAS. T also have full lines of Samples from-two Merchant Tailoring" Estab<-- liehments,for Custom Work. Perfect fits guaranteed. Call and get prices. "Yours Respectfully etc.,J F. P VINCENT... CRONIN'S NEW BLOCK, U 1 MAXIM THAT APPLISB WITH PKULLUI FORCE TO BCBOOU, WILLIAMS & ROGERS' RCHESTEK BUSINESS UNIVERSITY stands at the head of the list of commercial schools in its character as a medium for supplying the busineus men of the oountry with trained ami capable assistants, as a means of placing ambitious young men and women on the high road to success, and in the extent eleganoe and oost of its equipment. THOROUGH COMMERCIAL, SHOR I'HAND AND' PRACTICAL ENGLISH COURSES. The Twenty-seventh Annual Catalogue will be mailed to any address. LOYAL SOCK COAL,. The best and cheapest coal in the market. To customers from LAPORTE and VICINITY. THE PRICE IS REDUCED AT THE BREAKER TO> i !sß»sotoiL The Slate Line & Sullivan R. R. Co.. HO. BLIGHT. Snp't..'
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