News Item. 1 THU liSDA Y, .IAN. 6, 1808. People subscribe for THE NEWS ITEM Every Day, Because It is a NEW KIND ol a newspaper. It is Not in a Rut. It contains something out of the usual run every week. It is the favorite of the Home cir cle, for it is the only newspaper ii the County that pays proper am' deserved attention to WOMANKIND. THERE ARE OTHER REASONS: R jsoi.vkii. Thai we. I In- delegates to tli« Republican County Convention, iiiivi observed \villl satisfaction the couth. pursued liv the Rki'l'ui.ican News Ite.v and recommend it to tlie Republicans o Sullivan county as woriliy of lliei Bii|i|iort. Tlie principles ol the Repul. lican |i;iriy as a|>i ilietl to the interest of our own county, can lie 111081 efficient Iv advocated bv our local newspnpet aiul we ilef re to impress ujion even Repuh.icau in this county I lie iiii|«iri ance of individual ami uniieil efforts !• increase ilie circulalion of the Niw It km. Perhaps You Did Not Know Tliis County Seat Indices. New Year's reformers «nmc assail Hecm.-esn many Imekwiml full, 'T.s letter to nweari tr and fait Than iu-ver to swear off at all. —Gnoil by e '97. Here's to yon, '9B. —This beautiful snow. Lunib rmen are now all busy. —The open winter has been shut. —Ernest lamer is On the sick li.-t. —C.A. Cumniitigs of Eagles Mere, was iti town Wednesday. —I. K Bird ■ 112 Elldand, was transact ing business in lown W edtiisdav. —Frank Shoemaker spent Wednesday with friends at Sonestown. —A. H. Zaner of Dushore, was trans acting business iti town Wednesday. county seat visitor one day last week —Owing to illness our calendars did not J reach our customers until a little late. Judge Kraus was in town Wednesday a witness in the Brewer arbitration suit —Thos. E. Kennedy was doing busincs.- in 'amison i ity the early pirt of this week. —Prof. Orr L. Davis ol Franklitivilh spent several d.ys last week with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sciiremati of Du shore, registered at the Couinietcial Hotel •. on Wednesday. —lack Forbs and Win. Fisher of .Jami son t itv were guests of the Commercial 1 House Sui.d iv. Mrs. Wm. Lawrence and daughter Miss llattie, went to Lopez Wednesday to visit with friends. —County Commisioners lluflmaster. Rogers in.d Secules were at their office on ; Monday and Tuesday. --M. C. Miller, the popular landlord at Ringdale, was circulating among his, friends iu town Weduei-d.iv. ' —Several Assessors from various parts of lh«-county were transacting business 111 j tlie County Commissioners' office Wednes day. —Leo Wrede and sister Miss .Jessie are home front Millersville, where they are attending .-cho 1, 1 njoying the vacation 1 season. County Auditors Jlerss, Brown and Casnnan, with their clerk, Any, 11. T. Downs began the county auditing on j Mond iv. " r ear's ball which was to ■nrte Hotel on Dec. 31. '' be given on Fri I Baptist church ■ ' istiau Enden- : 7:30. Re ■xeept on ! Lewis ; urch i 7:30 j t 1 j —Arbitrators Dan Lorah. Frank Buck and F. A. Balir listened to the testimony in the 11. 11. Brewer vs. Sullivan county damage suit 011 Wednesday. A judgment of S2oO was awarded 10 Mr. Brewer tbi injuries sustained by an accident in cross jug the Ringdale bridge erected at Ring dale during the time the new iron bridgi was under course of construction. —Mr. Fred .1. Glover, ofStairucca, Pa. and Miss t 'ora E. Dieffenbach, ot Dushore. were united iu marriage at the home o lie bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Einunu al Dieffenbach, at Dushore, on Thursday Dec. 30th, 18eds of pain and listened to the wind tha eeined to whisper a funeral dirge as i ile« through die naked branches of tin ires and lite lay open like a book—a Host excellent occasion to frame new res ; ilu'ious, and we did. Thtee weeks con i iiieuienl is not an easy task to bear for tin | list time, and to the many who called to ! -ee us we extend our sensitive graliludt j or giving us the pleasure ol meeting then, at a time wlieu even a bouyanl soul might j lave been pardoned il, then and there, it | mil declined upon i activity and gloom i ' Hut this was not the case, owing to the ! ' cheerfulness of many pleasant callers. , Vnd to those who have never been sick, lon't. Will Try the South for Health, lion. E. P. Ingham was taken critically II two weeks ago and in answer to a sum nous Judge Ingham lelt for Philadelpia :■ few days preceding Christmas. Ellery's j 'oiiditiou continued to improve and on Friday last, following his doctor's advice, -tai led lor the South. lie, in company with .Judge Ingham and Judge Dunham, took the steamer at New York for Jack -onville, Fla..where Ellery will remain i> definitely, until a cure is affected. Merry Wedding Bella. There was a special jubilation on the longties of the New Year's bells for the young and joyous souls united in wedlock with the opening of the New. Year Among the prominent weddings was that , of Mr. John Simmons and Miss Murl vlay Long, both of Sonestown, at the ! home of thegrooms father, Mr. George Simmons on Tuesday evening Dec, 28 in j the presence of a host of friends. The! '.bride and groom were attended by Miss Rosa Simmons and Clinton Starr as they marched to the parlor while Mrs. James j Ihislerol ughesville played the march. Rev. G. L. Maice performed the impres -ive ceremonies al 5 o'clock p. m , after which followed the usual compliments Hid the presentation of many useful and valuable presents as tokens of esteem. A wedding supper was served after which the evening was spent iu instrimen ! tal and vocal music bv the family. The N' 1:11s Item unites with the large circle of ' liiem's iu wishing the happy couple a ; ong aud prosperous life. On Sunday Dec. *26 1897 at the Evan- I 'elical parsonage, >onesto«n Pa., Miran A. Peters of Nordmont, and Miss Laura Manuel of Mttncy Valley were married by Rev. G. L Maice. Married.—Wilson—Glidewell. At the Evangelical parsonage, Sonestown, Jan. 1 4th, 1898, by Rev. G. L. Maice. Mr. E. J. Wilson and Miss Clata I. Glidewell, both ol Davidson township, were united in Holy wedlock. School Directors' Meeting. | The School Directors Association of -aillivan county held their third annual meeting at Dushore after the adjournment j nf 1 lie county institute Thursday afternoon ! Dec. 30; h, 1897, with lion. B. S. Collins jas chairman. Prof. M. It. Black was j elected president lor the ensuing year, and ! 11. Kline and l.yman B Speaker were j I elected vice-presidents, F. U. Waltmati I and M 1). Horn were chosen to act as! recording and corresponding secretaries. ! Eleven districts were represented. Hon. M. J Phillips; delegate to the Di- ' rectors' Stale Convention, submittd his! re| ort. lie stated that a contest develop- ! ' e I between the city and country district.- dative 10 the new State A ppropropriation ■II and that the.State Association was ely instrumental iu securing its pnss- Tlte new law increases the appro •ti about one-third. 'ompulsory Educational Law was! I with considerable interest. '. J. Phillips, Chits. Lawrence,' at, B. Kline atid Lyman B re elected delegates to the next i attain of the State Directors' ! •he held at Harrisburg. j ed fixing the time and place ! •tingat La |K>rie during the rst Monday of May 1898. | was directed to submit ! of the meeting to the publication. Waltuak, Secretary. I COUNTY INSTITUTE. Continued from Pago One. electunl feast his energy and ability Imve icen instrumental in providing. Resolved, That to our instructors, whose tddressea have been ol'so much value to is, we give the assurance of our apprecia ion and a determination to return to our >oys and girls with more pleasurable an icipation and with renewed courage to ice and overcome all obstacles that may ■oiifront us. Resolved, That we extend to Prof, i-'iirker, our musical director, and to Mi*s Lusch, the pianist, our appreciation of the xcillent manner in which our musical leriods have been conducted, Resolved, That any expression of appre ciation of the program of the week would >e incomplete unless accompanied with ■voids of highest praise to those who have contributed to our enjoyment in the even ing entertainments. Resolved, That in the adoption of the ural high-school system we see the solu ion of many of the problems of rural edu cation, and that we endorse it with our learty approval. Resolved, That we favor the enactment ifaluw empowering the State Superin ciident to pay the State appropriation at my time lie may deem proper. Resolved. That we express our thanks otlie Dushore Fire Co. for their kindliest .ll allowing us the use of their halt deco rations. Resolved, That to the people of Dushore, who have, by their patronage and hospi tality, so materially aided in the succeob ■ ul culmination of the institute, we express r Benedict and Prol. t'arker. Rev. Kepner, of Dushore, ad dressed the institute and congratulated •Supt. Meylert on the institute work, j On motion of Prol. Snyder, of Forks | ville, the institute extended a rising vote lot thanks to the people of Dushore for { their hospitality and patronage. An address by Supt. Meylert, in which he explained >he absence of two of the four teachers not present, and thanked those prisent tor their punctuality and ai tenliveness during the Week and ended the most successful institute ever held in Sullivan county. J. K. RKKSK KILLGOUE, Secretary. The Burglar Lodged in Jail, Con-itable A. E. Tiippin company with Joseph Newman, elation agent at Noril mont, gave .1.-.ck Martin a big surprise when they took him in custody at Shick shinny charging him with the robbing ol the Nordmont station on Wednesday night of last week. He at first denied tin charge but when a search warrant was being made out by the loenl authorities lie admitted thecrimeard informed the of ficers that the stolen goods could be found at his sister's, where he had come to spend the holidays I lie stolen goods consisted of a suit of new clothes and a maeki tosh, valued at § >O. Martin had sent an order j lor these goods to Sears, Robeck & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, and had them shipped C. O. D. addressed to John Stokes. The station agent not knowing of anyone bv that name notified the men in Lyons' camp of the C. O. D package. Wednesday afternoon Martin, who had i been working for Lyons, asked the foreman | tor bis time, which was paid to him. He went to Nordmont and purchased a tickei jto Sonestown and return. While at Son ! estown lie secured a lunch wrapped in pa per, a pnrt ol which was found back of i the Nordmont station Thursday morning, : and which led to the identifying of the ! party who had done the robbing. Gener al express agent, Howe, and station agent Newman came to Laporte Thursday and secured a warrant which was placed in | Constable I ripp's bunds and he at once | started in pursuit in the direction of Jami son City He was traced to Bloomsburg and from there to ShickShinny where ,he was captured. He was lodged in the > county jail Saturday evening. A graph | ophone was also stolen, which he says he threw away as he had no ear for music. Martin is well known in this section of ■ the county. Subscribe for the NEWS ITEM. j Wiliiamsport & North Branch R.R J TIME TABLE. i In Effect Monday Sept. 6, 1807. Northward. Southward, pm. u. m. | a.m. pm 6*15 HMo' Halls . ; 9 -to 440 ffil&i fit)4s' I'eiinsdHle i « 41 f4:«i 6311 1058 HuKhesville 0 4 24 540 11 07 Picture Koclcs 9 -l r > 4 14 f544 til 11 I.VOIIS Mills f!»-'2 '4 0s f5 47 111 14 1 liitninimi ; 9 2n ft Oti ' 554 11 21 Glen Mawr «14 400 fll 04 fll :» Strawbridge f'JO7 fa 47 fiua fll:tli Heeeh Glen f'JO2 fa4o li 12 11 40 Muiiey Valley 1 « 49 3as ii is ti 40 Sonestown 552 a 32 034 12 01 Nordmont 837 3 15 <154 12 25 Lal'oite 821 257 057 12 28 Lal'orte Tannery 8 19 254 . f7 13 (12 45 Hingdiile fBOS 12 83 7 27j 100: Satterfleld 17 5.5 220 )>m. p. m.: a in. pm. All iruii.a daily except Sunday; "1 12" flag stati' as. | onnections wi h 'he Philadelphin & Heiwli'sr it llt.llH. lor nit points norih and soul I', and the Full IJroi.k ianJ Heeeh I leek railroads. At • Smtirfleld for .11 p lots on tlie Lehigh Valley rnilioiid. At Som-siowo nriih the .Mere ruilioud. R. J5. EAVI.NSUN, J.S. Lancaster Korksville; C. B. Jennings, Estella; Jno. , VV. Buck, Sonestown. Samples free. Large bottles 50c and 25c. 1 Goto J. W. Buck, Sonestown, for 1 rubbers, blankets, carpets, clothing and I dressgoods at December low prices. High . I est prices paid for butter and eggs. Those attending court can obtain board i by calling opposite M. E. church. Rate! | per day, 75c. W.J. Higley. CONDENSED KEI'OKT of the condition of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore. Pu., At eluseof business, Dec. 15,1897. KEKOI-KIXS: Loans and Discounts S 108,498 07 I". S. Bonds to Seeuie calculation 12.500 00; I'leuiiuui on L'lined States Bonds 1,000 to Stoek Securities 15.250 00 Furniture 1,349 95 Due In.lu Bunks Approved le.-eive Agt 28.7M J2 Kedemption Fund I . S. Tieueurer 502 Mi Slieeie and Legal Tender Notes 17, t>2 1 9 185,229 30 , LIABILITIES. Capita! 3 50.000 cu Surplus.... 10.000 00 t'ndivided Profits - •»"*> 15 1 Due National Banks 2.770 2., Circulation lo.slnoo Deposits 108,987 90 $ 185,229 30 state of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: > I. M. D. Swaits. Cashier of the above named hank, do solemnly swear thai the almve .-tiite ' , inent is true to the be»t of my know ledge and lie ' nef. M. 1). SWA UTS. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before melius lstli day ol Dee 1897. ♦ JOHN 11. CRONIN, Notary Public. I I Correct—Attest: ALI'HONSI'S WALSII, ) JNO. D. KKKSKIi, Directors F. B. POMEKOY. ) To Whom it May Concern. The undersigned having sold his store property ! at Muncy Valley l'a.,desiies all ol' his Muncy j ' j Valley accounts settlid at once. The bi oks o j ■ Muncy Valley store aie now in the hands of 1.. 11. Buck at Sonestown and must be settled by cash j or note Please call on L. 11. Buck at once and j oblige. A. T. ABMSERONO, ( NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I have purchased all the personal property of Lizzie F. Taylor contain ed in her cottage on Eagle-Mere Avenue, Eagles Mere, l'a., and have left the same there during j my pleasure. All persons are warned not to dis- j turb the same. ANNA J.JONES. Dec. 13, 1897. Notioe. lain authorized to offer a reward of twenty-five dollars for inclination that will lead to the eon viction of any person or persons found guilty ol violating the deer law. J. 11. GANSEL. Announcement. I hereby announce myself as candidate lor road supervisor of Laporte t wnsliip. Subject to the decision ol the tax-payers ot said township. . 3t George P. Knrge. LAPORTE LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLES. Connected with the Commercial Hotel. First-class Horses and Carriages. Kates reasonable. CHAS. COLEMAN, Prop. BLACKSMITH AND WAGON SHOP Just opened at the Laporte Tannery. Custom work solicited. All work guaranteed. O. W. BENNETT, Prop. IP SOME HAD AN IDVKRTfSEMKNT IN THIS SPACE IT WOULD PAIL WHY? Because it would be READ just the same as you are read j ing this. Give it a trial. , Subscribe for the News Item. L R. Bumble, Dealer in and • Hanufacturer of Farm ? CARRIAGES AND WAGONS. AND Your Pnti-onaye Ltimber I* sol Ho don the bai-in of low prices. Pon't let tliis faot eernpj. Wiio-nne VC " Br< r ''* ot our large euncl< of hand trade wagons. " "FEONS, W E UIM) deal in factory made pletfrom spiing wagons. Blacksmithing and Repairing. Went Main Street FOIB. TE. [ CAMPBELL The Merchant, SHUNK, PENJVA. i J° My , F , rie p'! B and Customers:—Why has my trade increas ed 50 per cent.? while my competitors are complaining of hard times 1 can tell you. 'J here are three reasons: First Class Goods, Lowest Prices, Every thing as Represented. I hat is the secret of my success. I save you money and at the same time make some myself. lam now opening up my new line of Holiday Goods. Presents that will please the old and young, the great and small. Don't fail to Ito see them. Call and inspect my new line of Fall and Winter irooda jof every discription. My stock of Groceries and Provisions are always liesh. >«o trouble to show you my goods; call and examine them, for 1 < cannot save money for you unless you give me an opportunity. Yours very respectfully, A. E. CAMPBELL. ' - I John W. Buck, IIS— GENERT; K ERCHAN^R SONESTOWN - PA ' . An endless line of canned goods, fancy and staple giocerus, as well as hiyh-grade hut reasonable-priced taole may always be fouud at ous store A Sensible Wife will Always \\ a tch the advertisements of responsible merchants especially Grocers. „ . . Bv tliis means she will be enabled to save in i lie course of a yearpnough moniy to pay lor a j;ood many otfier household necessities. -EITER;AIJ STORE Is well stocked with seasonable o oo ds and we intend to-~ dispose of them in a hurry if low prices will carry them off. All kinds of country produce handled. - "W". IBTJOIEC, SONESTOWN PA. $20,000 Sale of Cloth= ing and Gents Furnishings. + \\ ill close out, regardless of cost, for cash and cash only, my en tire stock of men's boys' and children's suits,overcoats and ulsters, hats, caps, gloves and mittens. This is the largest stock of clothing in this part of the country and for good reasons of mv •wn w ill positively be closed out by January 1, 1898. X0 CHEAP CLOTKIXG, BUT GOOD CLOTHING CHEAP. Suits made to order from $lO to 840 if you prefer custom work Call and witness this the largest sale of clothing ever known in this part of the country. J"' . B°o t o E K. C * RROU DUSHORE, PA. Harrington's GREAT SPECIAL SHOE FOE/ TEN" 3D.A."3rS BEGINNING ON THE 20, of NOVEHBER. 1 lie price ot lootwearof all kinds is advancing in accordance with the raise in leathei. Ibis means that you must soon pay a higher price for your boots and -hoes. \\ e raw this and bought heavily before tlie raise. Now, we can not onlv •lell at the old prices but to get our full share of your trade we propose for the next en days to sell lower than before I -"dies' oxfords 50c worth S"00, up SI .50 Men's lieavv boots 2.00 worth L'.oO heavy calf shoes, 9Uc worth #1.(0 '• calf boots 2.50 worth 3.00 tine ', 1.15 worth 150 '• heavy shoes 0.5 c worth 1.35* " pebled goat 1.00 worth 1.50 " '• 125 worth 2.00 fine kill _ 1.10 worth l.tiO " oil grain double Hole 165 worth 2.25 'J' s c worth 1.35; 1.56 worth 2.00 " dress shoes 120 worth 1,55. hand turned 2.15 worth 3.00