THE REPUBLICAN. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, IMW. ***** # * * .* * * I The N. Y. Weekly Press I *i and I * Sullivan Republican * I for I * $1.25 One Year $1.25. | *— * —* * * • » "• • »" « Get out the vote. Vote for Fawcett. Election next Tuesday. Vote for Lawrence and Fawcett. The election news will appear in our next issue. Goto the polls and vote for Faw cett and Lawrence. Mrs. E. J. Flynn of Jamison City, is visiting with friends in Laporte. F. Schanabachcr and wife of Forks ville, were calling on friends in La porte, Tuesday. If you are sincere and desire to vote for the best men, you will cast your ballot for Fawcett and Law rence. Mr. Fawcett the people's candi date for Sheriff is not a drinking man and if elected will attend strict ly to business. There are a number of Democrats throughout the county who will not forget the Ring rule of just one year ago this campaign. The "ringsters" in the Democratic party feel that they are competent to elect their ticket this fall without the help of a few straggling mem bers of the party. There is such a thing as knowing too much. There are some people who would be wiser than they are if they could forget one half they think they know. Will Lawrence is one of the best businessmen in the count}'. He will look after the business of the Prothonotary's office with neatness and dispatch. Give him your sup port. The Dnshore Review has taken an open stand for the Democratic ticket so far as the Prot.honotaryship is concerned, this fall. In fact he commenced shooting off his mouth before the campaign opened. Mackerel, lake herring, and meat a1 Bodine & VVarn's, Sonestown Pa It isn't necessary at all times for a man of ability to expound his good and bright qualities to the people. This campaign judging from the tone of an article in the Gazette last week, is an exception to the rule. Hon. W. B. Jennings will please accept our thanks for a copy of Smull's Hand Book and a copy of the Laws of Pennsylvania of 1895. We cherish the gift very much and have given the volums a prominent place in our library for present and future use. Conceit will disqualify any man for office. in office he will ibe overbearing and disgusting. Vote for one of your number—W. J. Lawrence. He is a man at all times and don't stake so much on himself. He wears a larger hat than Gavitt,and ( it is filled with common sense, too. Notice. The books and accounts of \V. B. Hill. M. D., have been placed in my hands foi settlement. Persons knowing themselves indebted to the aforesaid W. B. Hill, will please arransre t > adjust their indebtedness either by calling at my office or by remitt ing. A- J. BRADLEY. Atty. for W. B. Hill. Laporte Pa.. <>ct. 11, lgtto. Ycu might just as well vote for Haywood for state treasurer and the superior court, judges associated with him. All will be elected any way and by so doing you will re» cord yourself on the big side. Vote the first column on the ballot and be on the winning side. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hackley, ac companied by their little nephew, Master Nelson Laurenson, of La« porte, left for Burn wood on Friday last. The Mr. returned home Tues day, while the Mrs. and Nelson will remain with friends in Snsquehanna county for several weeks. Some great mau once said the only way for a party to win the ■commendation of the people was to nominate men for oflice against whom not a breadth of suspicion a? to their private or public character eouid be discovered. That's the kind of men the people have nomi nated is Sullivan Co. In Fawcett and Lawrence wo have excellent nominees. There are no better in the county- Will you support them? Just received a complete line of gents and youths overcoats. Call and examine them, we are positive our prices will meet your approval. The quality of our goods j»re the best io the market. T. J. KEELEK. Vote for Lawrence. Subßcrib: for the IUI'L'BUCAN. Column mettled. The last week's issue of the Ga zette, which, si 11 co the editor failed to exercise the rights of a freeman, at last election, has been making frantic efforts, to be considered as the of ficial organ of the Democracy of the county, lias a long letter from La porle, in which the question of the qualifications of the opposing can didate for Prothonotary are com pared upon the basis of their certifi* cates from the County Superintend ent, The certificate of E. A. Strong to VYm. J. Lawrence was given eighteen years ago, when Mr. Lawrence was a young man. Since then he has been engaged, his whole time, in active I business pursuits that would qualify ! him for any office in the county. It has never been pretended that Mr. Lawrence was highly educated, suf ficient to enable him to take a posi tion as Professor in some institution. But simply that he had a good com-, mon school education, all that was needed to fill any office in the gift of the people of the county, and that the certificate published by the Gazette furnished them by some member of the •'King" who are trying to run the democratic party of the county, abundantly shows. When this certificate was given, the ratings were, No. 1, very good; No. 2, good; 3, middling; 4.p00r, and 5, very poor. Now, certificates are only granted with three ratings. So this certifi cate is better, very much better, than are counted the same numbers now. But the people of Sullivan county will not be influenced by this at tempted dirty fling, to show the superior standing of Professor Gav itt, and will vote for one abundantly qualified who is one of their number. Were the two persons contesting for a position as some "Dude" Professor in some tony Institution no one would question "Prof." Gav itt's superior qualification. Put this is not the case, and all that is need ed for the office is reasonable educa tion, business ability and good sound Common Sense, and in tliese quali ties Mr. Lawrence is as far above Prof. Gavitt as Prof. Gavitt would be above Lawrence for the "Dude" Professorship. m coutcMt court. The judicial contest court re-con vened on Tuesday Oct. 29th at 9 a. in. The court with several clerks commenced the examiuating of the defective ballots on Tuesday morn ing. The ballots deposited in Wy oming county have been examined in part with the following result: The first ward in Tunkhannock boro. which gave Judge Sittser 41 majority was thrown out because the polling place was changed to a build ing other than was ordered by the court. Following is a table of the votes thus far thrown out: Sittser. Dunham. Tunkhannock boro. 41 Eaton 5' 8 Clinton 4 1 iixeter 0 0 vfelioopany 8 4 Forkston 12 10 Lemon 15 5 Factoryvillc 1 2 Falls 8 1 Vleshnppens 6 0 Northmoreland 8 3 Braiotrim 7 7 Monroe 19 27 Overfield 11 Nicholson 9 10 North Branch 0 0 ruukhaanock 2d W. 8 2 l'unkhanuock twp 45 4 Total 195 86 Net gain for Dunham 109 Dunham's majority as returned 29 Total majority for Dunham 188. It is expected that the entire work of the contest will be completed this Friday. Everybody concedes that Judgo Dunham's majority will be over 200 and this they saj, is plac ing the figures low. The cost of the proceedings will most likely be placed on the counties which will amount to several thousand dollars, [t is a democratic contest because democrats were the instigators and brought on the proceedings, bence this party is held responsible for the large bill of costs that will follow Innocent paities who did not mingle in the suit, will be called upon to pay their portion of the bill. The end is as the REPUBLICAN predicted many months ago. Goto Bodine & Warn Sonestown Pa., for all kinds of general merchandise. Mcbool Report. Report of Sugar Ridge School, month ending October 25th. Kum> bcr in attendance 24; average, 20; percentage, girls 99, boys 95; per centage in examinations, Parker Lowe 98, Walter Lowe 95, Ernest Lowe 90, Wellington Phillips 90, Monroe Heed 80. Those who have attended every day are: Harry Russel. Edward Dewald, William liurk, ('rank Burk, Parker Lowe, Leo Fiester, Boreas Dewald, Rox* anna Harvey, Mabel Dewald, Sylvia Burk, Wellington Phillips and Ches ter Fague. I T. F. KERXAX, Teacher- To tke Voters ol Nulllvan County. Much has recently been said, through the columns of the Review and the Gazette , concerning the qualifications of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Gavitt for the office of Protho tary, Register and Recorder and Clerk of the several courts of Sulli van county. This being iv matter in which every voter of this county has an interest, it seems to me that in bringing it before the public, fairness and truth should be fore most in all that is said. Recent editions of the aforesaid papers have made much ado about Mr. Gavitt's qualifications, claiming that he is already familar with the duties of the aforesaid office. Not only have such statements and claims been made by the various friends of Mr. Gavitt, but it would stem that Mr. Gavitt is making the same him self as will appear by the following letter, copies of which have been sent to the voters of this count}': Laporte, Pa. October 21, 1895. Dkah Sill:—As you are probably aware I am a candidate for the office of Prothon otary, Register and Recorder, and Clerk of the Courts of this county, and I most ear nestly desire your support and influence. Should I be elected you, no doubt, will igree with me that my two years experi ence as clerk in the Prothonotary's office will materially aid me in performing the arduous and important duties required in 'his officii. This 1 leave you to decide at ihe polls November 5. If elected I pledge you that the official duties connected with the office will be discharged with care, despatch and to the best of my ability; and furthermore, that the same will receive my Personal, Undivided Attention. Any favors you may show nie in this campaign I shall always remember, and will be pleased to reciprocate when oppor tunity preseuts. It is my intention to see you personally before this campaign closes but if I should accidently miss having that pleasure, I most respectfully ask your as sistance in my behalf, and beg to remain, Your obedient servant, (Signed.) • Morgan Gavitt. By carofully reading the above you will readily see that he, Mr. Gavitt, claims to have had two years experience as clerk in the Prothono- office, and states that his ex-, pcrieuce will materially aid Lini in performing the arduous and impoix tant duties in this office. It may be well for the voters of this county to learn the actual state of facts, so that they can determine how much truth or falsehood is contained in the above referred to letter, and in the statement that Mr. Gavitt lias al ready had two years experience as I clerk in the Prothonotary's office. The records of the Prothonotary's office show that Mr. Gavilt was regs istered as a student at law ou the '2d day of May 1892. For a brief period during the summer of 1892 Mr. Gavitt spent a few hours daily reading works on elementary law, but in no manner did he act as clerk during said time, nor at any subse quent time. The records of David son township school district show that Mr. Gavitt was employed as teacher, in the school at Muncy Val ley, during the winter of 1892-3 and was similarly emploj'ed during the winter of 1893-4 in the school at Sonestown. Mr. Gavitt had not completed his school term at Soncs*. town when in the Spring of 1894 Mr. A. L. Smith, the Treasurer of this county, employed him to dis charge the duties of County Treas urer. Mr. Smith having a large business to look after at Forksville, found it necessary to have a clerk in his office, so Mr. Gavitt was employ ed and immediately entered into the discharge of said duties and has ever siuce been engaged in the Treasurer's office and not in the Prothonotary's office. Many of you no doubt, have met Mr. Gavitt while he was engaged in discharging the duties connected with the Treasurer's office, but how many have met him while he was clerking in the Pro* thonotary's office ? If he ever served as clerk in the Prothonotary's office for a period of two years, would it be necessary for him and his friends to inform the public of that fact through the columns of the press, and by sending forth letters similar, to the public ? You need not investigate very thoroughly to see the inconsistency of said statements. If he has ever served as clerk in the Prothonotary'b office the records of this office must be the best evidence of the amount of labor Mr. Gavitt performed theres in. But what do the aforesaid records show ? They show that Mr. A. Walsh has discharged the duties of this office, in person, during the past nine years. If Mr. Gavitt's claims are true, will he please inform the voters of this county what papers he has sigu ed as either Prothonotary'H clerk or deputy ? Will he please go further and show when and where he 6ver rccorded a deed or mortgage ? When or whero he ever registered a will When he issued writs, of any nature? When he ever entered a judgment, or satisfied one ? When he ever is-, sued Letters Testamentary or Q{ Administrators 112 When he over administered an oath in court? In fact when he ever discharged any of the duties in said office ? It is true that on some occasions Mr. A. Walsh has intrusted him with the key to the Prothonotary's office, as he has also entrusted John E. Gal lag tier, lion. T. J. Ingham and other? in a similar manner. But does this en title him to make the claims he has made in the foregoing letter ? If possession of the key to said office constitutes a clerkship, how much more than a clerkship can John E. Gallagher (who has administered oaths to witnesses ia open court) claim. He who reads the above carefully mußt necessarily arrive atone of two conclusions viz: cither that Mr. Gavitt does not possess intelligence enough to distinguish the difference between the office of Treasurer and that of Prothonotary, or else that he does know the difference but is willing to make false statements to the voters of this county. If the former conclusion be the one arrived it docs he possess intelligence enough to fill the said office? The humblest voter in the county, if placed in the office of County Treas urer in the Spring of 1894 and con tinue therein to the present date would be able to distinguish the dif ference between the duties of the County Treasurer and those of the Prothonotary, even though he were not armed with a permanent Certifi cate, and if the humblest voter could distinguish the difference between the duties of the aforesaid office, but should be willing to put forth state ments that would deceive the public, would such a person be fit for office even though otherwise will qualified? The records of the Prothonotary's office stand as mute, but powerful witnesses to the fact that during Mr. Gavitt's two years clerkship in said office the records were kept by Mr. A. Walsh in person, and not br others. Voter, carefully consider these facts anil if you BIIO'JM bo in doubt upon any point contained herein, come to Laporte and like the doubt ing Thomas, be convinced by seeing for yourself. All that is asked is an investigation into the claims of Mr. Oavitt. This will cost nothing and it tnay be the means of causing you to vote for a Prothonotary—a man possessing business qualifications, n man who if elected to office would treat all with courtesy as he does now, a man who is consistent enough not to lay any claims to a two years clerkship in the I'rothonotary's office for the purpose of procuring votes Such a man is William J, Lawrence. Consider before voting whether it will be for the best interest of the county to elect as Prothonotary a beardless youth or a man who is known to be a successful business man and a man identified with the interests of this county as is Mr. Lawrence. A TAX PAYBR. Ladies, have vou seen the new dress goods at T. J. lfeeler's. He can astonish vou, both in quality and price. BERNICE, PA., Oct. 27, 1895. Editor REPUBLICAN: —In Streby'E last issue be charges Lawrence with receiving twenty-five thousand dol lars of our public money—the con tract price for the erection of our new courthouse, Streby got SSO ol one of the Republican candidates last fall and as a result did not urge the boys to vote her straight and on election day did not goto the polls to vote. Now I think the ticket was as clean last fall as it is this fall. I don't think George's name on the ballot last fall would have made it any cleaner. Farrell is as good a man as Swank and Sittser as good as Gavitt. He did not say last fall we have a clean ticket, elect it; no, he remained away from the polls and did not vote. Ileuce we must construe that the Democratic nominees have purified themselves this year by reaching into their inside pocket and turning over a wad to the manager of the Gazette. Streby has lots of gall when he says the Democratic ticket is clean this fall. What has the contest prov en ? Was not Swank's vote rejected because of buying votes last fall ? Does this qualify a man for one ol our county offices ? The Gazette has said much about resorting to bribary at our elections and prima ries, but notwithstanding this, claimß a clean ticket with a candidate on it who has been found guilty of the charge. It depends on whose ox is gored. Ho speaks of Gavitt as being a poor man. Who is to blame for it ? It is not the people. Why, if he has tbe education he claims he has, why don't he seek larger fields, but to sit down in little Sullivan with the cry that "I am a poor man and my people will put me into oflloe," goes 'fojftftUgUt, A YOIE«. l>r. Wlilard Beaton Hill. Last week we announced the sudden death of Dr. W. B. Hill. Since that time we have learned the particulars of his siokness and death and know that his many friends in this county will be interested to know more about the sad event. About September 15th Dr. Hill and family left Laporte. After a few weeks visit with his parents in Hughesville the Doctor went to Philadelphia where he had decided to take a post-graduate course at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated fifteen years ago. On Thursday, October IBth, his wife and two children joined him in the city. Having concluded to rent a house they spent Friday in making the selection returning to the hotel in the evening. Consider ably fatigued with the day's work they retired early, the Doctor seem ingly in the enjoyment of his usual good health. In the morning they were awakened by their youngest 9on, a boy only throe years old, who left his bed to lie down by his father's side. It was at this time lhat Mrs. Hill's attention was at tracted by the Doctor's deep breath ing. Turning around she saw that something was wrong. She at once sent for medical assistance but by less than ten minutes and before aid could reach him, he breathed his last. The cause of death was apo plexy. The remains were brought to Hughesville on Monday, the 21 inst. and the funeral occurred the follow ing Wednesday. Laporte Lodge, [. O. O. F. of which Dr. Hill was a member assisted by Hughesville Lodge and the Lycoming County Medical Society had charge of the funeral services. A very large num ber of people from Laporte, Nord mont, Sonestown, Muncy Valley and other places where the Doctor had practiced attended the funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. John M. Steck, pastor of the Luthern church at Lewisburg. Dr. Hill came to Laporte in 1880 where he lived until a month pre vious to his death. lie was a skill ful and successful physician and had built up a large and growing prac tice. In fact the long drives and ex posure to all kinds of weather had induced him to leave the country for a city practice for which he was .ibout fo take a special course. As i citizen Dr. llill was upright and honorable, always interested in every t-Ling that pertained to the good ol the town. He was a kind friend ind neighbor and leaves many warm iriends wherever he was known, who join in sincere sympathy with ihe bereaved family in their terrible jflliction. Historical Nketcli of Ibe Late Dr. W. lit* IIIOH Hill, UN ICeud b> the Itcv Joliu SI. Meek. The departed Dr. \V. Benton Hill, son of Mr. J. P. H. and Mrs Hen-, rietta Mac key Hill, was born in Hnghesville, November 3d, 1855, *nd died at Philadelphia, October 19 1895. After passing through the course of studies in the public schools of his native place, he was a student for some time of the Moutoursville Normal school, Dickin son Seminary and Millersville State Nor mal school. At intervals, during the time in which he was pursuing these studies, and after their completion he was employ ed as a teacher iu the public schools of Hughesville, a position hefllled with much satisfaction to his patrons. Having decided to enter the medical pro fession, he began his preliminary studies m the office of Dr. O. \V. Metzger. lie graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1880. Soon after his graduation he located at La porte, Pa. Here he continued In the prac tice of his profession for about fifteen years. His skill and devotion to the duties of his profession, and his cheerful and sympathizing disposition, soon won the confidence, as well as the affectionate re card of his patrons, which he retained un lit the close of his professional labors. He relinquished his practice a few weeks ago, with the view of pursuing special lines of study in his profession iu the in stitution from which he graduated- With this object in view, he removed with his family to Philadelphia, arriving there on the 13th of October, just one week before his sudden death, In early life he was received as a mem ber of the Luthern church of Hughesville, by Rev. M. L. Heisler, of which he was an active member while he resided in the place. Since his removal he retained his membership, attending services when op portunity afforded, and contributing to the church's support. He was united in marriage to Miss Ella M. Fague, June 15th, 1884, who with two sons survive him, as do also his parents, and a brother, Dr. P. K. Hill, of Roches ter, N. Y., and a sister, Mrs. Maggie Gar dner. of New York city, all of whom have the heart-felt sympathy of the community in the sad loss ' a husband, son and brother, so worthy, aithful and devoted. I'ubli tale. Thos. Collins of Laporte twp, end near Ringdale will expose to public sale all of his personal property con sisting ot horses, cows, Blieep, bay, wagons, sleds and farming utensils, on Saturday, Nov, 2d, 1895, at 10 > o'clock a. m. Now is the time to get great BARGAINS At the closing out Bule of Spring* and summer clothing Pr O O A? y our own p rice to Make room for the largest Fall and Winter line of C othing of Goods must and will be sold within the next Thirty Days. J, W Carroll Co. _____ Dushore Pa, J1895 Spring 1895, wo don't Artificial Yes it is a fact; our new stock represents a sur- Bait prising line of bargains. And now we are after GrOt UP ouyers. Our bait is bargains, genuine bargains; lllSt' remember, real bargains. Wo Lave secured as "-ood a p Q f n i, line of goods as was ever offered in this vicinity. / [t is this fact and our extra Low Prices tbsit makes J CUEtOin, y ur present bargain offer the event of the season. Call and be Convinced of the Above fact. MOSIS mmAWB mm 9 THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS TAILOR A' AND IIATTER& Opposite the Court House, WILLIAMSPORT, PA Capital $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits §14,000 The First National Bank, OP HtJGHESVILLE, PA. President, DkVVitt Bodike; a lis offers all the usual facilities for % the transaction of a Vice President, 1 C. W. Woddrop; •, GENERAL CathUr, J BANKING .BUSINESS W. C. FrOXTZ. Accounts Respcctfu. ly Solicited. . ! __ " 1 9 We have planted our TP TJ TP T") Prices so low that Hj V XLI JL\ Y POPIY Is Astonished, We have -L-'-L opened up a fine line of fDress Goods, 2 iragßSßßSSgsaasasgss&as Consisting of Ducks, Royal Piques, Jaconette Henriettas, Serges, Broadcloths, and a hundred other different kinds, styles and varities of goods suitable for this season's trade. ■I. . . BOOTS & ShoeS CROCKERY & OLiSSWIHE. We make a specialty of the Grocery Trade and at all times have the choicest and best goods the market afford. CASH PAID For BUTf MR, EGGS & WOOL- Thanking the public for their very liberal patronage, we invite a continuance of the same. E. G. Dushore Pa. J S. HARRINGTON. Manufaeluter and dealer in Boots and Shoes* I Defy Competition. ALL MY 112 Normous Spring Stock Of Fine Shoes marked down 25 PER CENT. The.most complete stock of reliable Footwear in the county. Everything Stylish and fresh from the Manufacturers. J. S. Harrington MAIN STREET, - - DUSHORE, P> T§ fIM PUBLIC! O - O—O—O^O—O—O—O—O—O—O- —o—o—o lam prepared to meet any prices or quotations with a first class as# well selected stock ot MEN'S, YOUTH'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING] HATS, CAPS, AND GENTS F UUN ISJI IX O GOODS TR UNKS y BA GS AND UMBRELLAS. I also have full lines ot Samples from two Merchant Tailoring Estab* liahments.for Custom Work. Perfect fits guaranteed. Call and get price*. Yours Respectfully etc., F. P. VINCENT. CRONIN'S NEW BLOCK, LOYAL SOCK COAL. Loyal Sock Coal, for sale at the Breaker of the State Line & SulliVM Railroad Co. at Bernioo $3.00815: l The 91 Ate Line & Sullivan JR. R. Co. 10, JBjliuht, Suplj
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