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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.
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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
<ame be paid within 10 days, and to stand
committed until sentence is complieu
with.
Julius Geogleim was duly admitted at
a citizen and sworn in open court.
James Sones, constable of Davidson,
and Henry Middendorf constable of Du
shore, both come into open court and ask
leave to rtoigu their office as constables
md that the vacancies be filled in accor
lance with the Act of Assembly in sucl
cases made and provided.
Ulysses Biid, A. Wilmontand Charlet
Dicker were on petition of citizens, ap
pointed by the Court as viewers to la)
•>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
<chocl{, J. P., is appointed commissionei
o take testimony.
And now to wit: February 28, 1898, th<
•xception filed to the granting ofa res
anrant license to John 11. Yonkin ai
Lopez. Bond approved and license granten
In the matter of sale of a piece of land
in Laporte twp. by the Overseers of Pooi
il Cherry twp, Sale approved and An
tnony Rohe and Patrick Bowles, Over
reers, acknowledge a deed in open Coun
o John Walsh, for said piece of land.
In re: Estate of Mary Clark deed. Oi
petition of heirs the Court do order and
lirect that the administrator, Jaspei
lark, accountant, to produce all vouch
jrs and receipts for moneys paid, and filt
he same with the clerk of Q. S. and thai
:onfermation N'i Si be withheld until thn
>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
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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
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BLACKSMITH
AND WAGON SHOP
Just opeued at the Laporto
Tannery.
Custom work solicited. All work
guaranteed.
O. W. BENNETT, Prop.
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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.
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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