Republican News Item. THURSDAY, MAH. "5, l^s |. Fiction lags after truth, J '[ invention Is unfruitful, and T v imagination cold and barren. ▼ jt And tbe trutb is that # jcbeffteWS | ITtem 1 > Ever Charming, Ever New, # is the t <► Handsomest and Best £ < | Newspaper 0 in Sullivan County # <[ giving J !> All the News J !! All the County J l! All the Time # # Read it, Your neighbor does. # # Subscribe, Don't borrow. # 6 Pay up—to date— i 2 Or else we can't keep up 4 J this gait. \ County Seat Indices. —Soft weather and hard boiled eggs. —St. Patrick's Day is next on the list. —Winter is still doing the lingering act. —Colds are quite prevalent in «' : s sect ion. —Four inches of snow fell Wednesday night. —F. P. Vincent was a much welcomed guest at the county seat M nday. —German bands are touring the coal region. Spring is not far off. —The more we read about the Klondiki the less seductive it becomes. —Frank Lewis was in Williamsporl on business Wednesday. —Editor Streby of Dushore, was among the court guests in town Monday. —Sam Rightmire of Eagles Mere, was doing business in town Wednesday. —Henry Kohensparger is prepared to tjfcke 10 court boarders, at 50c per day. None of us are so rich that we can afford to lose the very humblest of friends j ,—Most lawyers attribute their success 1 to t{je many trials through which they pass. —Norman Sackhouse of Eagles Mere. , was a business visitor in town Wednes p day. —John Scher of Dushore made thii office a pleasant call while in town Mon day. —F. M. Cros9ley wouldn't mind being Sheriff of Sullivan county. Many otheri ditto. —H, W. Osier Mercantile Appraiser was j in town Monday attending to the duties ol his office. —John W. Buck and J. C. Starr, ol Sonestown, were transacting business at the county seat Tuesday. —Some of our girls who have been do ing their sleighing this winter will moat likely begin their slaying in June. —M. C. Mercur Esq. of Eldredaville was a business guest in town Monday and lade this office his pleasant formal call. —Sheriff and Mrs. Swank, Atty. and Mrs. A. J. Bradley attended the funerai ■>f John Glidewell at Sonestown Sunday. —Spain may be sorry before thisihing is ended that she pawned the famil) jewels to grubstake Columbus on thai tour of discovery. —The man who has not yet expressed his knowledge of what wrecked the Maim might as well confess that he is not a prominent citizen. —Weather which freezes honest men seems to have no effects on tramps. Now how does this comport with the doctrine of the survival of the fittest. —Mathew Taylor of Muncy Valley while transacting business in town Mon day found time to visit our sanctum and buy a receipt. —J B. Magargel of Sonestown, Jacob Meyers and Frank Magargel of Muncy Valley attended the Sheriff's salo of the estate of John Morison at this place Sat urday. —The main wing of the American army will be found mending the meadow fences and pulling the bell cord over the plow team in the next few weeks in greater number than fighting with Spain. —Did you call while at court and pay the printer that little subscription bill ? H* not, why didn't you. He needs it to pay for paper and labor so that you can have tb« uew» seat toyou another year. —lt must gall Senor deLone to reflect that lie will be remembered longer lor liiH one indiscretion than for all his diplomatic triumphs, but when one fallw from a high place he falls hard. —Mr. Bryan will speak on ihotnas Jefferson at Washington, April 13, Un fortunately for himself and the country, the clear-headed old statesman cannot be heard in reply. —lt is one of the marvels of the age lhat in the midst of all the commotion Senator Tillman has not marched to the front with open mouth and drawn pitch fork. —The Wellsville man who has gone crazy over the war talk is not as much alone in his affliction as might be sup posed at first thought. —You hear a good deal about the awakening ol love. On a general average every time Love is awakened Suspicion also turns over and rubs its eyes open. I.ove makes time fly, and time frequently makes love fly. This is not fiction lag ging after truth but facts caught up with observation. —Mr. Silas McCarty of Piatt, has our most appreciative thanks for holding a NEWS ITEM receipt dated farthere9t ahead of any 011 our books. Here is a good chance for a contest to see who will come out ahead. —Love may not make the world go round, but if there is any wheels in th< second story of a man's anatomy it if pretty sure to start them going around. At any rate, it keeps one of our populai young men going around to the Second Ward about seven nights a week. —lf you want to live to be old, get mar ried, even at the risk of being bald headed Dr. Schwartz, of Berlin, says marriage is the most important factor in longevity. Of every 200 persons who reach the ag« of 40 years, 125 are married and 75 un married. At 60 years the proportions an 48 to 22, at TO years 27 to 11, and at 91. »to 2. Fifty centenarians had all been inar.ied. —The latest fad foi an engagement token is a bracelet, instead of'a ring There are probably lots of henpeckeii husbands who have discovered that a contract to pay a woman's board bill foi life, no joke, thinks the engagement brace let should be patterned altera handcuff. —Judging from the voice o*" the peoplt VVm. J. Lawrence is making an excelleui record in the official capacity ol Prothono tary. By the way, Sullivan county hat .ilways been blessed with good Prothono taries, and always took pride in reeogniz ing the facts by returning them severa. times to the office. The people,regardless of politics, creeds, color or size say thai Lawronce must be his own successor. We are told that history repeats itseli ind in (his case it 6eems bound to. —Smithgall & Sick tor two years pro prietors of the Ilillsgrove House, and Geo. Walker of Hillsgrove were in town Satui lay transacting business. The abovt tirni have retired from the hotel business ind Mr. Walker will assume charge ol .lie house. Mr. Walker has many warn, riends in that vicinity who are glad ti see tne house go into his hands, after it? excellent management by the highly es teemed gentlemen retiring. —Dr. C. D. Voorhei-s, our popular phy sician. has decided to sell his property ai t his | lace to Dr. Wackenhuth of Jamison City, and remove from our midst on April Ist. We with many others much regrei that be finds it to his interest to leavt Laporte. While he has resided in this village the Doctor has made many friends and proved his professional skill to rank among the very best the country affords, and by his strict attention to business, with an unvarying course in his beliet hat all men are born equal, he has buili up a large and steady growing practice Lie has not yet decided where he will locate, but will cease practice during tin jo">minc summer and take a much need .d rest. Our best wishes will follow him. —Dr. Wackenhuth who is shortly to ocate at this place comes to us highly recommended, not only as a physician oi nigh repute, but a gentleman as well. —Services at the Baptist church next Sunday as follows. Sunday School at II n.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. 112 reach ing 7:30. —Sabbath School 10 a. in. Epworth League 7 p. in. Preaching 8 p. m. Subject ihe "Life o! Joseph," illustrated with the mntcrn. All are cordially invited. ClasH Meeting on Tuesday evening at 7:HO p. in. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening 7:30. —Nordmont M. E. church, preaching next Sabbath at 11 K. in. a lecture on '•Uncle Tom's Cabin" will be given by the pastor, Saturday evening ol this week, illustrated by the lantern. All invited. —We all have desires of our own which we hope to gratify; rights ot' our own which we wish to maintain, pleasures of our own in which we rejoice; woes of our own over whicli we grieve, but it is only the thoroughly selfish man—ifsuch there be—whose feelings stop here. To a great er or less degree we transfer them to others; we desire for them what we wish for our selves; we are glad in thesr gladness, sorry in their distress, indignant at their wrongs, anxious to meet their wishes and promote their welfare. This is true sympathy, and i iiiay take many formi. r Court Proceedings. The Grand Jury was called and sworn; Alvin Dunham was appointed foreman. The ludge in charging the grand jury, congratulated them and the county gen erally on the very small amount of crim inal matter to come before them or the Court at this term. The various constables made their usual returns in open court. Comth.vs Walter Northrop; illegal fish ing. Recognizance of defendant renewed to May Sessions. Comth. vs Thos. Mahaft'ey; embezzle ment. Recognizance entered for May Sessions. Comth.vs Bert DeWitt; assault to rape. On motion of Dist. Atty. the Court per mitted a nol. pros, on payment of cost. Comth. vs John Martin; burglary. Defendant pleaded guilty. Sentenced to a fine of SSO and cost of prosecution, and two years and six months in the Eastern Penitentiary. Comt. vs Mary Uemsnvder; convicted of assault and battery at Dec. Session was sentenced to pay a fine ot $1 00 and cost of prosecution. Petition for discharge under the insolvent law filed. Comth. vs Moses Bell Barber; larceny. The grand jury find "not a true bill" and prosecutor, Curtis Stroup, to pay the cost. Prosecutor sentenced to pay costs or give satisfactory bail to the Sheriff that tlu ut a public road in Shrewsbury twp. F. P. Vincent vs C. S. Mosier. Upon hearing petition of Pifl. the Court direci that a Vend. Ex. Ileal for sale of lift /state described in petition be issued: snh obe made before the first day of next erm. Geary vs Geary, in divorce. Charier rder is complied with. : A. A. Collins vs M. R. Black. B> ! igretment of parties, stays granted in thir ! case are withdrawn and the rule discharg ed. CONTINUED NEXT WEEK. Berniee. Dr. Kellev, dentist of Towanda, will occupy rooms at Dr. Kveritt's the latter part of each month. Miss May Watson visited friends at Duehore Saturday. F. H. Allen is again confined to the house with rheumatism. Mrs. Denis Thurston who has been juite sick is convalescent. Dr. Everitt will remove his family from Mildred to Columbia county, the Ist ol April, where he will practice medicine. Quite a number from here attended jourt at Laporte this week. Mrs. Thomas Carmody visited friends it Dushore Thursday. M. A. Sen rem an, agent lor the I'enn Mutual Life Insurance Co., was transact ing business in this town Friday. Mark is a hustler. Miss Blanch Sweeney visited her brother Prol. K. L. Sweeney, a few days last week. Mrs. Bullock of Monroeton was the guest 01 her daughter Mrs. P. E.Merthew Friday and Saturday of last week. Mrs. John Watson is quite sick at this writing. John Roof of Runimerfield, was the guest of A. 11. Roberts Wednesday. The net proceeds of the bazaar held in the basement of the St. Francif «urch was $515.00. The bazaar will b» .eopen ed Faster Monday night and continue two nigh ts. Mrs. Soloman Burns is very sick at this date. John Daley and James Ladden visited friends in Laporte Sunday Patrick Murphy met with a severe accident one day last week while at work in the mines, a piece of coal flew from his pick and injnred his right eye. Dr. Randall of Dushore removed three pieces of coal Irorn the eye, and Dr. Pratt of Towanda removed two more pieces. He is getting along good at this v riling. Cupid has been seen here again with his arrows and gun; so look out for two to be made one. W. L. HOFFMAN'S MUNOY VALLEY STORK Specialties for our jgatrgain S>at THURSDAY, MARCH, 10, '9B. Watch these store tidings closely, which are money saving opportunities of a most inviting, character. Calicoes, 4c yard. Ginghams, 4c yard Table oil cloth, 12c yard Qood loose coffee, 10c lb. Brooms, 10c each. Clothes pins, lc per doz. 41b. prunes, 25c. 41b. rasins, 25c. Good carpet, 25c yard. Ask to see our driving shoes sold for 92.20. THURSDAY'S SPECIAL SALE. I Wish to Arrest Public Attention, and declaim to the people of Sulli van county my willingness to serve iny who wish the services of an experienced Auctioneer. ELLIS SWANK, Sheriff. Laporte, Pa. I'o Cure Cuiiitiiputtuii forever. Take Cuscarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c J C. C. C. fail to cure. druggists refund money fevei'vuouy buys so. Cascarets Candy C'utliurtic, the most won ecful medical discovery of the age, pleas nt and refreshing to the taste, act Rentl; nd positively on kidneys, liver and bowels lean sin if the entire system, dispel colds ure headache, fever, liahitiml ronstlpatioi nd biliousness. Please buy and try a bo> if C. O. C. to-day; 10, 25, r>o cents. Hold anc guaranteed to cure by all drupg-ista. Qood News. No other Medicine was ever given such »test as Otto's Cure. Thousands of bot ties of this great German remedy are be ing distributed EHEB OF CHARGE, to those tfflicted with Consumption, Asthma •roup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia nnd all I'hroat and Lung diseases,giving the | eo |jle proof that Otto's Cure will cure them For sale only bv T. J. Keeler, Laporte: tV.L. Hoffman,llillsgrove; Lancastei Korksville; C. B. Jennings, Estella; Jno. vV. Buck, Sonestown. Samples free. Large bottles 50c and 25c. Mou't Tobacco >jut una Muuke lour life All To quit tobacco easily and forever, be map iciic, full of life, nerve and vicor, take No-'i'c lac. the wonder-worlier, that makes weak mei .irong. All druggists, 60c or ft. Cureguaran -ced Booklet und sample free. Addres: Sterling Remedy Ca, Chicago or New York. Goto J. W. Buck, Sonestown, for rubbers, blankets, carpets, clothing and Iressgoods at December low prices. High •st prices paid for butter and eggs. T» Curd Constipation Korever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c it C. C. C. fail to cure, dniKKixtt refund money Subscribe for the NEWS ITEM. CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of tht FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, J'a., At close of business, Dec. 15,1897. KESUUKCEH: Loans and Discounts 8 112,125 6' J. 8- Bonds to Secure Circulation 12,500 01 'remium on Uiiited States Bonds l.oouo •toclt Securities 15,250 0i .•'umlture 1.349 9/ Juefrom Banlu Approved leserve Agt 41.835 v. (edemptlon Fund L, S. Treasurer 562 5i jpecieand Legal Tender Notes 17,548 53 $ 202,172 55 LIABILITIES. Capital t 50.000 C( •urplus 10,000 ut Undivided Profits 2 2&8 0i Due National Banks 4,675 9' Jireulation 11,250 (X Dividens Unpaid 54 (X Deposits 123,931 6! 112 202,172 55 •state of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: I. M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the above named mnk. do solemnly swear that the above state nent Is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief. M. D. SWARTS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th lay of Feb, 1898. JOHN H. CRONIN, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: ALPUONSUS WALSH, ) JNO. D. KEESER, F. B. POMEKOV. j Subscribe for the NEWC ITEM. BLACKSMITH AND WAGON SHOP Just opeued at the Laporto Tannery. Custom work solicited. All work guaranteed. O. W. BENNETT, Prop. Subscribe for the NEWS ITEM. Williamspor* 4 North Branch R.R TI T TABLE. In dept. e, 1807. Northward. Southward pm. a. m. j a.m. pm 515 10 40 Halls 9 45; 440 f520 f1045 Pennsdale 941f435 531 10 58 Hughesville 932 4 24 5 40 11 07 Picture Rocks. 1 9 25 4 14 f544 til 11 Lyons Mills f9 22 f4 OK f5 47 fll 14 ]. Chamouni 920f4 06 554 11 21 Glen Mawr 9 14 4 00 (6 04 fll 30 Strawbridge If 9 07 f3 47 f609 f1136 Beech Glen _:f9o2 f3 40 612 1140 Muncy Valley - 849 338 6 18, 11 4« Sonestown 852 3 32 634 12 04 |8 87;3 15 654 12 25: LaPorte 821257 657 12 28 i LaPorte Tannery I 819! 254 nl3 fl2 45 Ringdale fBOS f23J l n 100 Satterfleld ; 755 2 20 pm. p. M.i jam.(pm. All trains dally except Sunday; "112" f «* stations. • onneotioos with (he Philadelphia A Reading at liuits. for all points north ana sooth, and the Fall Brook ana Beech Creek railroads. At Saitirfield for nil p-Inta on the Lehigh Valley railroad. At Sonestown with the Sagles Men railroad. R. K. EAVENBON, Gen. Mxnarer. Hughasville, Pa. Subscribe for the NBWS ITEM. L R. oumbk, Dealer in and flanufacturer of Fflrm CARRIAGES WAGONS. AND Your Patronage Lumber on l ' ie basis of low prices. Don't let tli it- (am esc up*. V.'e are getting rid of our large stock of Jiand made wagons, wagons, We also deal in factory made platfrom spring W&KOOS. Blacksmithing and Repairing. West Strain Street LAFOE TE. CAMPBELL The Merchant, SHITNK, PENNA. To My Friends and Customers:—Why has my trade increas ed 50 per cent,? while my competitors are complaining of hard times I can tell you. There are three reasons: First Class Goods, Lowest Prices, Every thing as Represented. That 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 to see them. Call and inspect my new line of Fall and Winter goods jf every discription. My stock of Groceries and Provisions are always t'resh. No 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 John W. Buck, I EE* UEALEFL IN PA GENERAL MERCHANDISE. An endless line of canned goods, fancy and staple groceries, as well as high-grade hut reasonable-priced table delicacies, may always be found at ous store. A Sensible Wife will Always Watch the advertisements of responsible merchant* especially Grocers. Bv tins means she will be enabled to save iii the course ofa year enough rn.inev io pay (or a good many other household necessities. OTT-R, STOBE Is well stocked with seasonable poods and we intend to dispose of them in a hurry if low prices will carry thein ofi. All kinds of country produce handled. BTTCIEC, SONESTOWNP A. $2,000 to $2,500 Will Build and Equip a BUTTER and CHEESE FACTORY Large enough for the product of 600 to 1000 Cows With Latest and Most Improved Machinery Hundreds ot the most successful Creameries cost less than above amounts Plans and specifications furnished without cost. Send for full information before signing any contracts Vermont Farm Machine Company, Ba '- ows -800 Hen's, Boys' and Children's Suits, 200 Overcoats and Ulsters 600 Pair Trousers for Men, Boys and Children Not sold before Jan. 1, '9B together with cotton and woolen underwear, over shirts, sweaters, hats, caps, trunks, valices gloves ana mittens- EVERY ARTICLE IS NEW, not a weakness in them, nor a limp in the styles. Not a piec® gathered for the occasion or marked up just to be marked down They simply haven't moved as I'd like and now they must I have marked them at prices that will make you buy J\ W. CABEOLL. S2SL 0 """' DUBHOBF, P