THE REPUBLICAN.
FKIDAY, JUNE. 9, 1893-
This is the month of roßes.
Sunday was a pleasant day.
Tunkhannock is to have a Keelcy
cure.
News is somewhat scarce this
week.
The politicians arc getting in
their work.
A swarm of bees in May is worth
a load of hay.
Fourth of July three weeks from
next Tuesday.
The Fourth of July will be a quiet
day at Laporte.
An ordinary piano contains one
mile of wire string.
A new courthouse is being
agitated by the people of our coun
ty-
The man or woman who knows
the least always insists on telling
it.
According to weather prophets,
we are to have a short and hot sum
mer.
Forepaugh will exhibit his show
at Williamsport, on Saturday, June
17th.
Carpenters are in demand at La
porte. Come this way if you want
a job. ____
The REPUBLICAN: is neutral re
garding the question of a new court
house.
It is reported that the insect pests
in Lancaster county, is a breeder of
cholera. ______
It is estimated that over 125,-
000 people visited the World's lair
on Sunday.
Just at this season of the year a
prettier village than Laporte would
he hard to find.
John E. Gallagher and wife of
Laporte, attended church at Du
shore, on Sunday.
J. H. Spencer and W. A. Kennedy
of Laporte, paid Jamison City a
visit on Saturday.
Welles & Co., have opened their
new store in Dushorc. Their stock is
large and complete.
The old and the young are practic
ing for Children's Day, which occurs
on Sunday June 18th.
It registered 80 in the shade at
Laporte, on Monday. Thats pretty
warm for this vicinity.
Most everybody of this section
will enjoy the horse racing at Du
ehore, on the 4th of July.
The hotels of Eagles Mere have
opened for the season and are en
tertaining several summer guests.
The Summer meeting of the State
Board of Agriculture will be held at
Bethlehem on June 14th and 15th.
Mrs. E. J. Flynn of Jamison City,
who has been on the sick list lor
some time, is very much improved.
Jlesrs. B. Sheehan and James
Quinn both of Laporte, were calling
on friends at Jamison City, Sunday.
Miss Alma Lauer of Luporte, was
"visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Murrelle
of Athens, the latter part of last
week.
Dr. Waddell of Dushore, passed
through town en-route for Sones
town on professional business, Sun
day.
John Finkle of Laporte, dealer in
boots and shoes, has a new ad. in
this issue of the REPUBLICAN.
Peruse it.
Mrs. T. J. Keeler and her two
children and Mrs. Eugene Ward, all
of Laporte, are visiting friends in
Towanda.
Henry and John Karge of La
porte twp., have begun the framing
of Henry Upman's residence, on
West Main street.
The countenance of the old soldier
is dressed in mourning. They feel
that they have almost lost their best
friend—their pension.
The millionaires are catching it.
The stocks held by the Jay Gould
estate are said to have shrunk in
value fifty millions.
This is the busy season of the
year for the farmer, hence dull and
easy times for the merchant. Thats
what makes news scarce.
W. T. Watrous of Jelinsonburg,
was visiting friends at Laporte, Sun
day and Monday. Warren reports
business brisk at Johnsonburg.
We were very busy in our job de
partment Friday and Saturday.
The REPUBLICAN is receiving job
work from all parts of the county.
The fence around the Park needs
repairing in several places. The
town cattle are having .good times
while the town council are sleeping.
Mrs. Fred Lauer and son Roy of
Rochester, N. Y., arc visiting
friends at Laporte. t
Mrs. Ann F. Meylert of Laporte,
who has enjoyed the winter with
friends in New York state, returned
home on Wednesday.
The Y. W. C. T. U. have a class
preparing for a silver medal contest
which they expect to hold about
June 23.
They say we are to have a right
good depot erected at Lake Moko—
ina. It will be the second best
along tho line of the W. & N. B. R.
11.
Chas. Lauer and B. F. Crossloy
both of Laporte, were doing business
in Bradford county last week. The
boys were off on a horse trading
expedition.
There has been more bank failures
and financial crashes during the
past three months of the Democratic
administration than ever before, in
twelve months.
Sherifl Mahaficy aud Uncle John
were keeping bachelors hall the
early part of this week. The Mrs.
was visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Iloffa of Bernice.
Now that Dr. Briggs is declared
guilty and has been suspended we
suppose we must all believe that
Moses wrote the description of his
own death.
Peter Dohm of Dohm's Summit,
Cherry twp , died on Sunday morn
ing. Deceased was one of the oldest
residents of Sullivan county, and
enjoyed hosts of friends in this vi
cinity.
The girl graduate is again in view,
and before trying a job at mending
stockings and washing the dinner
dishes she will sweetly tell us how
to conquer the whole world and
Chicago, too.
The officers of the Lake Mokoma
Land Company are having the
stumps aud debris cleared off their
property on the West shores of the
lake. The stumps are being blown
out with dynamite.
The Democratic convention will
convene in Dushore, on Tuesday
August Bth. It looks well for a
lively gathering. Candidates for
office are plenty and more announce
ments are expected.
The stories relative to the murder
of Jacob Marks by Rosenwig and
Blank, have all been told and it is
more than possible that the murder
ers will pass from thought until
another Jew suffers a like sentence.
The trestling over Loyal Sock ot
Ringville, was completed on Wednes
day. The length of the trestling at
this point is about 250 feet and the
railroad bridge will bo about the
same length, making 500 feet in all.
The W. & N. B. R. R. telephone
office at Laporte, was removed from
Dr. Hill's residence to the room
on the second floor in Mr. Spencer's
store building on Wednesday. Miss
Margaret Kutz of Hughesville is
operator.
The establishment of an adminis
tration spy system to discover
chances to cut oil old soldiers' pen
sions will give congenial employ
ment to some of the gentry who in
vaded the northern lines in disguise
thirty years ago.
Eugene Tripp who has just com
pleted the 11. R. trestling over
Loyal Sock at Ringville, has taken
the contract of erecting the King
trestling near Nordmont. Eugene
is a hustler and the woik will be
pushed as rapidly as possible.
We have placed four new sub
scribers on our subscription book
since our issue of June 2d. They
were sent us by mail. The REPUB
LICAN will soon have double the
number of readers of either paper
published in the county.
Not being able to present his
claims in person to the president, a
Jersey office seeker sent his photo
graph with his papers to Washing
ton. It would be a great pity if
Cleveland should respond to this
modest trick with a negative.
Miss Lizzie Borden of near New
Bedford, Mass., is on trial for the
murder of her father and her step
mother. The jury was selected on
Monday and the evidence in the
case is now being taken. This case
is quite famous, the sentiment of
the people being about equally di
vided. We will give a brief sketch
of the evidence in our next issue.
Daniel Keeler, S. Mead and Isaac
T. Low auditors of Laporte twp.,
assisted by their clerk, Lee R.
Gavitt, were looking up and audit
ing the financial standing of the La
porte twp., school fund, on Monday.
The statement will be published in
the REPUBLICAN in due time.
The Condition ot the Court House
Building, Examined by ■■
Experienced Architect.
The County Commissioners secured
the services of Mr. A. S. Wagner,
building examiner of Williamsport,
on Friday last to investigate the
condition of the Court House build
ing and this is his report of the
structure:
LAPORTE, June 2, 1893.
COMMISSION KKB OF SULLIVAN Co.
MESSRS At your request and in your
preseuce, I examined the Court House
building, under your charge at Laporte,
Pa., and find the exterior walls badly
bulged outward and cracked in many
places, also parted from the division walls,
showing openings one-half inch to one
inch wide.
The brick used in the construction of
these walls are very soft, being easily
picked in pieces with a common pen knife.
The foundation walls are also defective
in many places showing lose stone.
The brick walls are now held in place
with iron rods running through the build
ing both ways.
The building is Jeojtledly unsafe for
occupancy and shouTa Be condemned.
Yours respectful
A. S. WA(®,
Architect.
The Commissioners, as yet have
made no disposition of the matter,
but arc waiting to get the sentiment
of the whole people. Communica
tions, either from those favor
ing or opposed to the buildiDg of
a new Court House, are earnest
ly solicited for publication in the
REPUBLICAN.
Pay Your Kcvenue Before July
lut 1893.
Dealers In spirits, beer etc., are
notified that applications will now be
received for special tax stamps, for
the year beginning July Ist '93. In
order to accommodate applicants,
and save them possible expense and
trouble, Deputies will specially at
tend at the following places, to re
ceive taxes and issue stamps, viz :
Dushore, Dushore Hotel, Friday
June 16 from Ba. m.to 2 p. m.
Bloonisburg, June 20th. Dauville,
June 21. Sunbury, June -22.
Milton, June 23. Mt. Carmel, June
2(i. Shamokin, June, 27, 28 and 29.
Applicants are required to lill up,
swear to and sign their Form XI be
fore presenting or forwarding.
YVM. GABLE, Dept. Col.
Mr. Alphonsus Walsh of Laporte
and Miss Lizzie Donahoe of Du
shore, were married at the St. Basil's
church in Dushore on Wednesday.
Mr. Walsh is a model young man
and has hosts of friends throughout
the county, and Miss Lizzie is one
of the leading society ladies of her
home. Both enjoy a large circle
of friends, who with the REPUBLICAN
unite in wishing them lots of happi
ness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs.
Walsh took a trip to Niagara Falls
and other points and will be absent
for a week or ten days.
A number of people who are in
clined to be superstitious, say the
wind storm during last court week
and tho adjourning of court for fear
of the courthouse falling down, was a
warning of the condition of the
building and immediate steps should
be taken to do away with the old
structure. We don't go much on
superstition ; however, Mr. Wagner
pointed out many unsound places in
the building thathad not been observ
ed by our people. Mr. Wagner has
planned and superintended the con
struction of several Government
buildings, hence must thoroughly
understand his business.
Patrick O'Hare, the famous and
rapid beam hand is working in the
Laporte tannery. O'Hare has
worked in nearly every tannery in
the U. S. and has raced with the
best of the beam hands, and in every
instance has come out first best.
He, in the presence of a number of
witnesses put his beam knife in order
and shaved himself with it the
other day. This is a feat much
talked of, but its very seldom done.
Howard Lyon of the firm of
Lyon's Lumber Company, was in
town transacting business on Tues
day. Howard is an old subscriber
to the REPUBLICAN and paid us a
call while here. He is one of the
leading Republicans of his home and
is one of a committee negotiating
for the erection of a new Republican
clubhouse in the Lumber City.
J. n. Campbell & Son, general
merchants of Shunk, have a new ad
in this issue of the REPUBLICAN.
Campbell & Son keep up with the
times so far as a complete stock of
goods are concerned and they sell
at bottom prices, too. Read their
advertisement elsewhere. Ambrose
knows how to"put up" an interest
ing ad.
An exchange says : At ten years
of age a boy thinks his father knows
a great deal, at fifteen he knows as
much as his father, at twenty he
knows twice as much, at thirty he is
willing to take hiß advice, at forty
he begins to think his father knows
something after all, at fifty he be
gins to seek his advise, and at sixty
—after his father is dead—he thinks
he was the smartest man that ever
lived.
The Ballot Bill Amendment*.
The amended Ballot bill, as it lias
gone to the Governor, is by no
means as bad as it might be. Senator
Flinn fought for a proviso that any
voter could ask for assistance and
take any person into the booth with
him. This was a palpable attempt
to promote dishonesty. Under it a
person buying a vote could insist
upon marking the ticket for the one
who had sold his franchise. It
placed a premium upon crime. This
proviso was stricken out in the
house, and in conference committee
the disability clause of the Baker
bill was allowed to remain. But to
it is added a clause making it a
penal offense for any one to mis
represent his disability. Of course
this amounts to little, but it will not
give quite so open a field for fraud.
If a man is not intelligent enough
to make a cross against the ticket
he wishes to vote he should be for
bidden the ballot, and until the time
is reached when such a proviso
shall be incorporated in the Ballot
law there will be more or less cor
ruption. But with the single ex
ception the amendments are for the
better. The ticket will be decreased
considerably in size by leaving off
the addresses of the candidates.
The precentageof the popular vote
required for party nominations is
reduced from three to two per cent.
The corner of the ballot upon which
the number is marked will be black
ened, so that the election officers
cannot hold it up to the light and
see through it, as it has been pos
sible to do, and thus discover the
identity of the person casting the
ballot. Greater secrecy is provided
for by the use of a scroen in front of
each booth. II a voter improperly
marks a portion of the ticket only
that portion will be thrown out. A
main feature is the abolition of the
"group" system. At the top of
each column of party candidates a
circle will be printed. A mark with
in this circle carries the entire ticket
"straight." If the voter desires to
cast a split ticket he will have to
place A cross against the name of
each candidate voted for.
On the whole the amendments
simplify the ballot. But there will
have to be other changes before the
ideal is reached. Another two years
will point out defects which the
next Legislature will doubtless be
called upon to wrestle with.
Nuntlay School Convention.
The annual convention of the
Sullivan Co., 8. S. Association, will
be held at Forksville, J une 21 and
22.
FIRST SESSION, 2 P. M.
Opening exercises, Rev. 11. A.
Carpenter; enrollment of delegates;
report of schools ; question box ;
appointment of committees ; ad
journment.
EVENING SESSION 7:30.
Opening exercises, Ilev. Mr.
Frazer ; address of welcome, D. T.
Iluekell; response, Rev. W. A.
Lepley ; miscellaneous business; ad
journment.
SECOND DA.Y—MORNING SESSION 9:30.
Opening exercises ; enrollment of
delegates; reports; esay, moral
culture, F. W. Meylert; best
methods of Sabbath School work,
Mrs. A. E. Potter ; how can more
children be made regular attendants
of the Sabbath School, Mrs. Mary
Farrell ; how can parents be in
duced to take an active interest in
the school, Mrs. Wm. Hull ; ad
journment.
AFTERNOON SESSION 1:30.
Opening exercises; essay, Rev.
11. A. Carpenter ; election of officers,
etc., 2:30; miscellaneous business;
adjournment.
EVENING SESSION, 7:30.
Addresses ; question box ; miscel
laneous business.
We shall have able assistance in
Prof. J. A. Sprenkel our Field Sec
retary, who will be present.
A. A. COLLINS, Pres.
HARRIET E. GRIMM, Cor. Sec'y
Among the names of distinguished
guests at the World's Fair appears
that *of Herr Franz Bachein of
Cologne. Herr Bachem represents
a leading periodical of Germany,
publicly recognized as the centrum
of the Reichstag. "Never can I for
get," said he,"the imposing cere
monies at the opening of the great
Fair as I stood upon the platform
and watched the people. Brussels
excels in her fine theaters ; there is
but one Cologne Cathedral on the
globe, but, in monumental buildings
and expensive residences, America
leads the world." Herr Bachem is
visiting the leading American cities,
collecting notes on American life
and customs, which he will give to
the reading public upon his return
to Europe. While in Buffalo he was
the guest of relatives, Mrs. Cloud
and Miss Degen of Mariner Street.
Express,
J. W. Ballard is re-shingling his
carriage shop.
Judge Ingham was doing business
in Scranton, Wednesday.
Is your horse ugly to shoe? If
so, take him to J. W. Ballard the
Laporte blacksmith, who has re
cently invested in a Martin's horse
shoeing rack, which is manufactured
in Sidney, 0., and said to be ex
cellent for the purpose intended.
We show a cut of it elsewhere in
this issue.
Governor Pattison very fittingly
celebrated Memorial Day by signing
a bill which had received the hearty
approval of both branches of the
Legislature and had the full sup«
port of the people of Pennsylvania—
the act providing for the purchase
by the State of the grounds of
Valley Forge and their maintenance
at the State's expense as a public
park.
With the dropping of the charges
of murder against the Carnegie
Works officials, and the rcleasa up
on their own recognizance of the
untried strikers, the curtain falls
finally upon the Homestead tragedy
which began last year. It has been
a disastrous experience for both
sides, and it is not likely soon to be
repeated.
BuNinem Locals.
Screen doors, at Cole's Hardware for
SI.OO. Window screens 25 cents and up
wards.
Hammocks 75 cents and upwards.
White Mountain ice cream freezers.
Second hand cook stoves cheap at Cole's
Hardware.
An elegant line of axes, handles etc., at
Cole's Hardware, Dushore, Pa.
LOST. —Silver watch, between Mike
Foleys on Cherry Flats and Laporte. Gold
chaiu attached to watch. Rockford
movement. Finder will be rewarded by
returning the same to B. F. Crossley, La
porte, Pa.
Dr. J. L. Liberman the regular visiting
Optician will make the following dates
for his customers: All parties wishing
to see him can call on him on the follow
ing dates:
New Albany, at the Hotel 2 days, May
30 and 81st; Overton Hotel, one uay only,
June 1; will be at Forksville Hotel, rain or
shine, 2 days only, June 2 and 3; I will
be in HillsOrove for2 days only, June 5
anJ 0; Muney Valley, 1 day only. June
Bth. All parlies wishing to see me will
find me on the above dates.
All glasses bought of me can be changed
free of charge at any time for new ones
if in good condition. Remember all eyes
tested free of charge. Thanking you for
past favors I am respectfully yours.
J. L LIDKKMAN,
Optician, Penn Yan, N. Y.
T. J. Keeler has just received a new
stock of shoe wear. Call and take a look
at them. They are neat and durable and
cheap in price.
Fon SALE. —A lumber wagon, com
paratively new, medium weight and a
three seated covered platform wagon.
For further particulars inquire of, C. F.
CHENEY, Eagles Mere.
T. J. KEELER has just received a new
stock of ready made clothing latest styles
and patterns. Call and see them if in
need of a suit.
Insure your life in the Great Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia,
F. 11. TOMLLNSON, agent for Sullivan
County.
The latest Spring styles of soft and still
hats at T. J. KEELER'S at bottom prices.
SAP SPOUTS, pans and pails, first class
tinware of every description, nickled
coffee and tea pots, copper nickled tea
kettles, mamoth Rochester lamps. Also
manufacturers of large sap pans, at
COLE'S HAKDWAKK, Dushore Pa.
HORSES! MULES!
Buy your stock of
F. H. TOMLINSON,
Sonestown, Pa.
All stock guaranteed as represented.
J. \V. Ballard the LaPorte blacksmith
has in stock the "Never-slip"' horse shoe.
Give them a trial. They are the btg;.
Notice!
The partnership, heretofore existing be
tween the undersigned, under the name
of James McFarlanc & Co., having ex
pired by limitation, any one of the under
signed is authorized to sign in liquidation.
JAMES MCFARLANE,
JONATHAN TIIOIINE,
"WILLIAM TIIORNE.
Laporte, June Ist 1893,
OYESI OYES!
Take notice, that Jonu V. FINKLE has
just received from the East, a lot of the
fiuest and cheapest shoes ever brought to
the "Mountain City."
WOMENB,
MISSES,
MENS'
and
BOYS,
at prices which will please all. even the
most parsimonious. Among the brands
are the Raber & Sebert, equal to the cele
brated "Best" and at half the cost. The
Douglass, Lester & Co. Solid Rock, as
solid as their name. The Lottie Slipper
black tan and patent leather ; these are
unique in style and finish ; Humphrey
Bros. & Co's. celebrated make, none bet
ter. The "Boys in Blue" their wives and
daughters, are especially invited to call.
All will be politely received and honestly
dealt with. Corner of Muncy and Cherry
streets, Laporte, Pa.
June 9, 1893.
Political Announcement*.
The voters of Sullivan county are here
by notified that I am a candidate for the
olßce of County Commissioner, subject to
the decision of the Republican County
Convection.
J. J. WEBSTER.
Estella, Pa., May 2. 1893.
The voters of Sullivan County are here
by notified that I am a candidate for the
office of Countv Commissioner, subject to
the decision of the Republican County
Convention.
It. W. OSLKB.
Lincoln Falls, Pa., May 1, 1893.
The voters of Sullivan County are here
by notified that I am a candidate for the
office of County Commissioner, subject
to the decision of the Republican County
Convention.
H D. BROWN.
Shrewsbury, Pa., May 11, 1893.
Citizens ot "Western Sullivan,
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST,
J. H. CAMPBELL & SON,
GENERAL MERCHANTS OP SHUNK, PA.,
Respectfully ask yon to call and inspect the large stock of SPRING and BUMME&
goods, that have just arrived. Consisting of dry goods, notions.
Ladies : and : Ge&ti ; Wshitg : Hoods,
Groceries, hats, caps and STRAW GOODS. Botts, shoes, drags and patent medieines and
everything usually kept in a first class GENERAL STORE. All goods marked in plain
figures and as low as the lowest. DON'T FORGET that for cash we give you a
TEN - PER - CENT - DISCOUNT
on these goods, sl. worth for 90c, $5. worth for (4.50. Give us a trial and we will provt
to you that we can save you money. R. member that we are agents for the celebrated
ERRKKA MOWER'S the best on earth Thanking you for your patronage in
the past, we hope to merit it in the future.
YOURS VERY RESPECTFULLY,
J. H. CAMPBELL SON.
FOE
A Big Bargain,
Come and see us,
J. W. CARROLL & CoT
Dushore, Penn.
We have on hand an excellent line of Gents furnishing goods of all Hnds, Includ
ing suits, Overcoats, Hats, Caps, Under-ware. Boots and Shoes, Rubber goodi, Felt*
and etc., at prices that defy competition.
PROatPTXY AHB
Correctly done at our head quarters in HOTEL CARROLL BLOCK at Dushore, Fa.
We respectfully invite \OU to call and see us and examine goods end prices be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
J, W. Carroll Co.
n. W. HARRISON, Manager.
Buyer: Wake Up!— 'Tis Til Spring Of '93
Tho opening months of the season wo ehall make you all remomber as
ODE REVELATION IN FINE GOODS AND FAIR PRICES.
We are going to do business with you becausa we have just exactly what you want, and oar
prices are simply irresistible.
OUR SPRING AND SUJIfil/EU ATTRACTIONS WILL CAUSE A
TUKN-OUT
Such quantities of new styles as we show in all departments leave nothing to he asked ft* b
quality and variety, our fresh new line is srictly first class in every detail. W«
have th© disposition, the ability and tho elegant goods to please
every l»uyer who is socking bargains in the line of
BOOTS All SMOEB
Slippers, Rubbers, Overshoes, Etc,
Our oompleto assortment iusuro-i perfect satisfaction in the selection of goods to satisfy indi
vidual tactes. You will find our large stock made up entirely of
goods that are trustworthy, serviceable
and tho bo t of their class.
EVERYTHING GOES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.
Como in and see how FAIR, wo will treat you, how well wo will PLEASE you, and how much
we will SAVE for you.
-I. S. UARKLVGTON,
MAIi»» 112 REET, - - DUSHORE, PA.
-*E. G. SYIA'AiLV*
DUSHORE, PA.
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, BOOTS,
AND SHOES
CROCKERY AND
GLASS WARE.
WE MAKE A
SPECIALTY oir
TEE PRODUCE
BUSINESS AND AT
ALL TO/ES
PAX THE
HIGHEST PRICE
IN CASII FOR
WOOL, BUTTER
AND EGGS.
E. G.SYLiVARJI.
TOME PUBLIC!
O- o—-O - O—OO —O —O—O -O - 0~~0~"0"-0
I am prepared IJ meet any prices or quotations with a first class and
well selected stock ot
J/EN'S YOUTH'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
:Os
HATS CAPS, AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
TRUNKS, BAGS AND UMBRELLAS*
I also have full lines ot Samples from two Merchant Tailoring Estab*
lishments,for Cußtom Work. Terfectfits guaranteed. Call and get price*.
Yours Respectfully etc.,
F, Pi VINCENT.
CRONIN'S NEW BLOCK,
Toyal SOCK COAL.
Loyal Sock Coil, for sale at the Breaker of the State Line A SttllitM
Railroad Co. at Bernioe——
S3JOO3£
The State Line & Sullivan R. R. Co. I. 0. BLIQBT, flbpV