(i 11 >liJ in- >livvs Item. .1 - j, - • L > - j * THUKSUAY; FEB. 2, l»y9. %%♦ %%%% £ Ignorance is trte mother of £ T scepticism. ignorance does \ # not abound to #ny great extent J # In Sullivan County, r S So that .there # $ is But Little i £ Scepticism £ J about the Value of £ jcbe J i ITtem \ £ As a Profitable # i X # |Hbvertißtng t J fDebium. $ 5 5 # Read it.Your neighbor does. # j j|Subscribe. Don't borrow. # ! County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —w. E. Miller and wife of Forks ville were in town Wednesday. —Dist. Atty. A. J. Bradley was! transacting business in Philadelphia the latter part of last week. —Fred Darby of Hillsgrove, was in town Tuesday, enroute to Phila delphia. —Little Miss Nora Moran of Mun ey Valley, spent last week with Celia and Katie Donovan. —Mrs. Walter Spencer is visiting with her son J. 11. Spencer of Will iamsport this week. —Mr. J. W. Flynn drove to Mun cy Valley on Sunday and attended mass while there. —Mr. and Mrs. Mike Donovan at-j tended the funeral of Thomas Berry } at Dushore on Monday. —Mr. and Mrs. Win. Kennedy | spent Sunday with friends at Muncy ; Valley, —H. S. Eavenson of llughesville, : was registered at the Laporte Hotel Tuesday. —Mr. W. B. Hitter, who was eon-; fined to his room with grip is able to ; be at his duties again. Harry Mutchler and B. E. Bots-j ford of Nordinont, had business in town Tuesday. —S. A. Bote, of llidgway, tax I agent for Union Tanning Co. was a ! business man in town Tuesday. —After a few days visit with j friends and relatives at this place, I Miss Mollie Keeler left on Monday 1 for New York where she will join a corpse of army nurses and doctors; that will embark for Manila on Sat urday. Miss Keeler haying spent several weeks in Borto Rico last summer which she highly enjoyed, believes she will be pleased with her j trip to Uncle Sam's newly acquired territory. We wish her bon voyage.' —Jacob Eberlin of Dushore, is re- j modeling the old Presbyterian church at this plaee into a double j dwelling which will be occupied by j Wm. Lawrence and M. P. Gavitt. It is not at all strange that politicians should become bedfellows. —Our popular merchant E.L. Place is getting there, because he is on the right track, and has the speed. His stock is just what wideawake people are after and he gives full measure every time. A full measure of what you want is what you want emphat ically. Brisk business is the secret j of low prices. He can sell cheaply j because he sells largely, and he sells i largely because he sells cheaply. Read his advertisement. —Owing to a rush of work in our job department our news columns are somewhat neglected. The long list of delinquents on our book seems to make it a necessity for us to leave the "editor's easy chair" and all its inspiration, and perspire at the job press. Why don't some of our old subscribers take a tumble and pay for at least one year; if not for three. —At a Democaatic caucus held on Tuesday evening the following were placed in nomination: Judge of election, E. J. Flynn; lnsp. Mark O'Rourke; Counselmen,F. M.Crosley T. W. Beahen, Wm. Kennedy, Itobt. Itormont; Treas. R. A. Conklin; Nool Directors, Ernest Hagel, M. teeder, 11. Krause; Constable, Tripp; High Constable, John I ltev? ltev? F." Frazil* Vifls 111 t< »w » 'on Wednesday to-meet Rev. Chas. I Roads D. L>. Br. Roads is the 1 ield I Secretary of the State Sunday School Association andi? spend ing a few days in convention work in • the \vt«terirlj)arfof'.the county. . I' —The many accounts of deaths | found iu ourexchanges from tlie Grip ■ is making sad work of its many vie- I tiniri. The "ihitlhdy is no respector of j person or conditions, nearly every j body is bowing down to the merci ; less tyrant. Frequently a victim makes an attempt to regain freedom only to be stricken down again and is st'lit either to his ' bed or coffin. There is no escape froip uncondition al surrender. The many severe cases that have recovered -in* our midst speaks highly for our able physician, Dr.C. F. Wackeuhuth, who has not lost a ease during the prevallng sick ness period. . * Estella. Sleighing is excellent and the boys are making good use of it theso moonlight nights. Debate held in Kstella School house Friday eventiig; tiitestifth,*'Resolved that Political Parties are an evil to our country,"was very ably discuss ed ,decision given in favor of the negative. Districs President, John Gibbs of i llillsgrove, installed the officers of Washington Camp N0.131 P.O.S. of i A. at the public installation Thurs : day evening Jan.UO,'!)!». Past President,C. A.Royle: President John P.Rogers: Vice' President, Louis Rosbach: blaster of Forms, A, R.Mcpjtj're; Treasurer' Clyssesßird: SecetaryjSeth w. Brown: Conductor, C.J. Fuller: In-pector,Fred Rosbach. ! Prof, George Ilensey, who has been residing in this place for a short time has commenced his series of lectures subject, "Characters" Mr. Ilensey is a. very able orator, we wish him much success in his work. La Grippe has deserted this place and the people once mure carry on thi' regular routine of work. Miss Nellie Webster of Forest City is visiting friends in town. John Collins of Forksville, was vis iting friends here Sunday afternoon. C.G. Webster lost a valuable cow last week. The Ladies Sewing Society,will give an oyster supper Saturday evening Feb I, in the house formerly owned by Isaac Brown. Come one corneal!. The Reblicansof FlklandTwp met in caucus Friday eveniug Jan.27, at Eldredsville and nominated the foil* owing ticket, Judge of election. A. L. Kilmer: Inspector, M. O. Barnes; School Directors,J. 15. Kverett and Jonathan 11. Rogers: Overseers of poor' John Whitly: Constable, A. Rightniire: Town clerk, I'. Bird: Treasurer, Albert Kaye: Justice of the Peace,J.J.Teevan: Commisioner, F. 11. McCarty. John Gaunt and family were vis iting friends at Piatt Sunday. Mr.and Mrs.Joseph Barton and daughter Edith,of Pierre,South Da kota,who have been visiting Sulliv an Co. relatives during the past few mounth, returned home last week. Theodore I less has just finished the erection of a windmill outfit on the barn of Grant Bedford,near Mill view. Louisa ('• Brack mim of Piatt, is spending a few weeks with her brother at Millview. The Forks and Overton S. S. Asso ciation hold their third semi-annual convention at Millview this week Thursday morning, afternoon and evening. The Elkland Dist. S. S. convention is held at Estella on Friday. Hillsgrove. The entertainment given on Satur i day evening at the home of Vernon i Hull,by the young ladies of the high | school was a success. The Harrison | Chaptman Orchestra were in attend ehce and rendered some excellent ! selections' while the young ladies as the "Curious Catering Company," served to the guests the following ! Carte. Chopped Commentators, Cured Cucumbers, Cold Carved Creature, I Country Cousins Comfort, Cooks ! Curious (V)inposltion,Cluirned ('renin [Cereal Compound' Communicative j Cordial, Cold Comfort Condiments, after being cheered and refreshed by the "Curious Catering" the guests were conducted by the Complimen tary Committee to the Japenese cor ner where a Curious Company of j Cute Creatures in Curious Costuras j Cheered and Comforted them with I Chocolate Creams. The most curious feature of the programe was a cake walk in which the cake took pait. A fter spending a very pleasant evf n ing the guests adjourned to their homes feeling that,their curiosity had been satisfied and a great apprecia tion of the accomplishments of the young ladies in the culinary art. i Proceeds of the evening will be used j to replenish the Public school Library i Sheriff's Sa'e. Bv virtue nl ii wrii "1 f'ieri P.i i c i-«-' iiiuii' uf ilit-"C'nnri t.l Coin.i.on I'll- r> i Sullivan County, ami to me directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the.Court House, in Laporte, Pa., [' '"SATUKDA V,FKBRUA KY 11, 1899, at ten o'clock a. up, the tbllowing de scribed property, viz : Lot No. 1. Albthat certain lot, piece or parcel of laud lying and being in the Township of Cherry, County of Sullivan, and State of Pennsylvania, and bounded as follows viz: Beginning at a hemlock by Isaac Kel log warrant, thence west one hundred and sixty-perches to a small beech; thence north thirty degrees eafet one hundred and twenty perches to a stone heap by lands of Jeftae Harris; thence east one hundred iind sixty pt-rchen to a beech by lands ot' William Brown; thence south thirty degrees west one hundred and twen ty perches to the place of beginning. Containing nenetv-eight acres and al lowance ot six per cent, for roads. Ex cepting from the above thirty acres sold out ot said tract by Dennis Donovan to Conrad Weisbrod jvhich was taken from the south west end of said tract, which leaves a balance of sixty-eight acres as the amount of land intended to be con veyed to Bartholomew Whalen. Lot No. 2. Also all that lot, piece or parcel of laud situated in same Township, County and State, bounded as follows: Beginning nt a post in the middle ot the road, thence along the middle of said road, south nine degrees east one hundred and sixteen per ches to a post in the middle of said road (said .road deing the old turnpike leading to Uaverly Settlement); thence along the line of lands of John Barth, north eighty eight degrees west, twenty-four perches to a post and stones corner; thence along other lands of George W. Yonkin, north nine degrees west, fifty-six perches to a post and stone corner; thence north fifty eight degrees west, seventeen and 8-10 per ches to a post and stones coenee; thence along line ot lands of Bartholomew Wha len. north thirty-two degrees east, fifty five perches to the place of beginning Containing sixteen acres of land more or less. The two pieces above described making one farm; and having thereon erected a log house, and a granary; a good orchard of fruit trees, and well watered; about forty acres improved and under cultiva tion and the balance woodland. Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the property of Bartley Whalen, at the suit of' Catherine Beach. 11. W. OSLKR, SheriH. HILL, Attorney. Shtrifl's office,Laporte,Pa., .lan. Hi, 1899. QOUKT I'RtWjLAMATION, WHKKKAS, HON. K. M. I>I.NHAM, President Judge, Honorable* John S. Line and Conrad Kriiuo Associate Judges of the Court* ot Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans' Court and Com mon l'leas for the County of Sullivan, have issued their precept, bearing date the 17 th day of Dec. 1898, to uie directed, for holding the several courts in the Borough of LaporU.-, on Monday the 2?th day of Feb. 189&, at 2 o'clock p. m. Therefore, notice is hereby given to the Coroner Justices of the Peace and Constables within the county, that they be then and there in their prop er person at "2 o'clock p. in.of said day, with their rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and other rememberances to those things to which their otlictn appertain to be done. And to those who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute ugainst prisoners who are or shall tie in the Jail of the said county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to lie then and there to prosecute against them as will be just. 11. W. OSLEK, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Laporte, Pa.,, Jan (11,1895. Trial List, February Term, 1899. Return day, Monday, February 27, 1899, at 2 p. m. 1 Mitchell, Young & Co. vs A. J. Hackley, No, 1W Sept. Term 1896. Scire Kacias, Plea, "Payment, payment with cause <ic, llill, | Inghatns. 2 James McKarlane, vs \V. C. Mason, No. 92 Kebv. Term 1897. Defendants Appeal. Plea. "Non Assumpsit, payment, i>ayment with leave to set off. Hill, | Inghams. ;i Merrttt Shaffer, vs Sosepliine KitzPatrick, No. 98 May Term 1898. Feigned Issue. Plea "Pay ment . Inghams. | Mullen. 4 Martin Mark It-. vs K. V. Ingham. No. 152 Sept.Term 1887. Defendants Appeal. Plea "Non Assumpsit Payment, payment with leave it.', llill. | inghams. J F. M. Lewis, vs J. W. Hallard, No. 5 Dec. Term 1897. Defendants Appeal. Plea, "Noll Assumiisit Payment, payment with leave 4C. Mullen. | Walsh. G \Vm. May to the use of Horace May vs Julia M. Palmatier. No. 1, Sept. term 1898. Defendants II PIK.HI. 7 Win. May vs Julia M. Palmatier; No. 2 Sept. term 1898, Deft, apjieal. 8 John K. Finan to the use of Charles F.Kinan, vs Michael Quinn; No. 5 Sept. term 1898, Deft. a|>- issal. 9 A. C. Bower vs W. 11. Plotts; No. 9H, Sept. T. 1898, Trespass. 10 Ralph Magargcl (use) vs The Township of La]iorlc, No. 1()7, Sept. term 1898. Deft, appeal. 11 Kliza J. Robinson vs J.P. A T.H.Shoemaker; No. 28 Dec. term 1898, Interpleader. 12 George W. Robinson vs J. P. it T. 11. Shoe maker; No. 24, Dec. term 1898, Interpleader. WM. J. LAWRENCE, l'roth. Prothy's. office, Laiiorte, Pa, Jan. 14, 1899. NOTICE. The undersigned and auditor appointed by the orphans'Court of Sullivan County to make re)Kirt and if necessary restate account and do such other things connected with his ap|>oiut ment in the matter of the Executor's account of the estate of I). J. Brobst, deceased, w ill attend to the duties of his appointment at the Court House tin court room! in Laporte l'a., on FRIDAY, the ad day of February next, at 10 o'clock a. in., when and where all l>arties interested are requested to present their claims before the undersigned or lie forever de barred from coming in on said fund. JOHN 11. CRONIN. Auditor. December 28,1898. Register's Notice. Notice is hereby given that the following ac counts have been tiled in my office, viz: First and tinal account of Ellen N. Grlppin i nee Panlne) Executrix of Alliert Pardoe, deed. First and final account of Mathew Quinn Ad ministrator of Ellen Carroll, deed. First and final account of George W. craft Committee of Richard Green, a lunatic. Also the following widow's appraisement have been tiled : Widow's appraisement in the estate of Henry D. Mosier, deed. Widow's appraisement in the estate of John W. Norton, deed. And the same will be presented to the Orphans' Court of Sullivan county on Monday. February 27, 1899, at 8 o'clock p. m.for confirmation and allowance. WM. J. LAWRENCE, Register. Register's office, Laporte Pa., Jan. :t0,1899. Public Notice. All persons indebted to me will please call and settle by April Ist, 18911. I must have my money in order to do business. W. E. MILLEK, Forksville. Sher fl"* 8h e. B. ti n. „112 ' • I •• |i i- i' II • nvail County, ami to me tlliectio aim tie— livered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court Honce in Laporte, Pa., on SATI.TKDAYjFEBRI"AUY 11, 1899. at one o'clock p.m., the following describ ed property, viz.: Lot No. J. All that certain lot, piece, parcel or messuage of land situated in the Borough of Laporte, County of Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at the north east corner of lot No. 17fi on south side of Main street, thence along lot No. 17(1 south two hnn dred and sixty feet to Mevlert street, (for merly Raspberry Alley),thence east along Meylert street one hundred and sixty eight feet to lot No. 7 ">, thence along lot No. 75 north two hundred and sixty feet to Main street and thence along Main street west one hundred and sixty-eight feet to the place of beginning containing 33600 square feet and beine lots No. 70, 77,177 and 178 ot the allotments of the Borough of Laporte. Having thereon erected a large two story frame dwelling house with kitchen attached and other out buildings. Being all cleared and having several fruit trees planted and growing thereon; also an unfailing well oi pure spring water thereon. Lot No. V. All that piece, parcel or lot oi land lying and being in the Borough of La porte, County of Sullivan, State ot Penn sylvania bounded and described aa follows Beginning at a point the north ea*t corner of the lot known as the "John Green Lot" now owned by K. M. Dunham thence north along the west side of pub lic street one hundred feet to the south side of Park street (formerly Strawberry Alley) thence along said street, west one hundred and two feet to the north east corner of lot of Walter Spencer's heirs,then ce along said Spencer lot south one hundred and eighty feet to "Blacksmith shop lot." thence along gaid Blacksmith shop lot, east fifty-two feet to a corner of lot of E. M. Dunham, thence north along said lot eighty feet to another corner and thence west along same fifty feet to the place of beginning. Said land being all cleared and improv ed. lx)t No. 3. All that certain messuage, lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town ship of Laporte, County of Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania hounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a post and stone corner ot land of Philip Karge, (formerly owned by Peter Dohtn) thence along said Karge land, north fifty-seven degrees west one hundred and forty perches to a post and stone corner, thence north thirty-three de grees east sixty-four perches to a post and stones in warrant line, and being the corner of Hannah Fox and Sarah Fox warrants, thence along sail warrant line south fifty seven degrees east one hundred and torty perches to a hemlock stump and thence south thirty-three degrees east sixty-four perches to the place of begin ning. Containing fifty-six acres strict measure he the same more or less (and being part ot the Samuel M. Fox warrant). Said land being uncleared. Lot No. It. All that certain lot. piece or parcel of land situated in the Borough of Laporte County of Sullivan and State of Pennsyl vania, bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a point on Main street in said Borough where the lot now occupied by J. W.Ballard adjoins this lot. the said lot of.l. W. Ballard being the lot known as the Clark lot, with Blacksmith shop thereon, on the north side ot Main street thence east along Main street fifty-two feet to a corner, to a corner near a public road, thence nearly parallel!, with said road north eighty feet to a corner,thence west fifty-two feet to line of lot ot .1. W. Ballard aloresaid. thence along said lot south eighty feet to the place of be ginning. Containing four thousand one hundred and sixty feet, be the same more or less. Having erected thereon a two story frame wagon shop. Lot No. 5. All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situated,lying and being in the Boro of Laporte, in the county of Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania bounded and de scribed as follows, to wit: Beginning at the north side of Main street at a point one hundred and twenty nine feet east of the south-east corner of lot number one hundred and fifty-six (156) thence north eighty feet, thence east fifty feet, thence south eighty to Main street ond thence along Main street west fifty feet to the place of beginning. Containing about fourteen perches of land more of less. Having erected there on a blacksmith shop. Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the property of J. W. Ballard at the suit of T. J. Keeler. 11. W. OSLER, Sheriff. BRADLEY, Attorney. Sheriffs office,Laporte,Pa., Jan. lti, 1899. Administrator's Notice, Estate of Elizabeth Remsnyder, late of David son Township, Sullivan County, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above named estate having been grunted to the under signed, all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; all those indebted thereto will please make immediate payment to W'M. 11. REMSNYDER, Administrator. A. J. RRAM.BY. Attorney. Muncy Valley, l'a., Jan. 2G, 1899. In the Court of Common Pleas of Sullivan County. Jeremiah D. Davidson ) No 37. vs J-September Term, 1898- Mary Davidson ) 111 Divorce. To Mary Davidson, resixindent in above case: You are hereby notified, in pursuance of an or der of the Court of Common Pleas of Sullivan County, to be and appear in said court at Laporte on the fourth Monday of February, next, at 2 o'clock p.m., toanswer the Petition or Llliel hen tofore pre|>aretl by the Liliellant. Jeremiah D. Davidson, your husband, and show cause, it any you have, why the said Jeremiah 11. Davidson should not lie divorced from the bonds of matri mony entered into with you, agreeably to the act of Assembly In such case made and provided. Hereof fail not, under the penalty of having said petition heard and a decree of divorce grain ed against you in your absence. H. W. 08LER, Sheriff. Sheriffs office, Laporte, l'a., January :10. '99, i M M CI buying front a square, honorable house, which transacts business on the square, don't forget when in need of CLOTHING, SHOES, LADIES'COATS& CAPtS to patronize the originators of the small profit system and you certainly wont regret taking advantage of a guide to upright dealers. Mercury has taken a drop, consequently drop to this pointer and don't buy an Overcoat, Suit. Shoes, Furnishing goods, Ladies' Cloaks, or anything in our large lines until you have first visited us. Read the Following Low Prices: Here is a special offer in men's blue or black ov ere win at 5.00 are worth every cent S.OO. Men's dress suits, line made,strictly all wool, at 0.00 are worth 10.00. Men s black suits were sold at .j.OO, now J. *5. ouths suits at 2.2.'>. are sold all over fit 4.00. Children's overcoats at 1.25 are special bargains. Chil dren's suits, heavy weight, 1.00. Special offer in all wool heavy top shirts at 50c. Heavy wool undershirts or drawers at f>oe, worth 1 -O<J. Ladies ribbed vests, ex try heavy, 20e Shoes, Rubber Boots & Shoes. Don't wait—prices cannot be lower. Many people think if they wait until very late in the season they can buy at cost. Do you know when you get an article at cost ? If you do we will ask you to come and see our low prices now. v;ee our re ductions and you will be convinced that you can buy merchan dise at our store 4(1 percent, cheaper than any other place. ( Vinie and see the plain facts at our large store with small prices. Good attendants and always glatl to show you goods and prices. I /-»ri ffYr**. Ihe Reliable Dealer in Clothing JatUM 1 Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE, PA The MERCHANT, - t=> A . n",", , 1 To My Patrons: —1 have a complete line of Fall and Winter Goods just opened up for your inspection, Consisting of every thing usually kept in a first class General Store. 1 assure you that the price sare right, call and examine. MAI IHAV lam now Opening up n line of Holiday < ioods nULIUMi UUv/UO. that will surpass any line ever brough to Town. Ueeul and ornamental presents of every description. l'lmse call and look them over. Mv goods are all marked in plain figures and For t'nsli, 1 give vou 10 per cent, discount on every £I. worth ot goods purchased. (£lO. worth for i-'.K One dollar saved is $2. earned.) There is no easier way of saving money. Trv me. Highest Market Price Paid for Butler and Eggs. Don't Wait a Minute! The Grandest Opportunity to Save Money ON MEN'S BOYS ( -XL, and CHILDREN'S L/lOtlllllg. A positive clearing sale of well made, substantial, scrvise-giving Clothing. The kind that 1 can fully guarantee. All togo for its clearing sale. Cost pushed aside. I'rices cut to make immediate sale. 800 pairs of all worsted pants at half price. Too many overcoats, must sell at your own offer. Suits at less than you would think of offering for them. Cnderwear and (Jcuts furnishings all must go. J W OABOLL. gKSi 0 ""*"' DUSIIOUK, )■ LAPORTE Clothing Store. A Great Money Saving Opportunity. This store is overflowing with special bargains, You should see what we have to offer. Do not be mis lead by the low figure we are asking for our goods, as the price does not indicate the quality. Qualitis and Assortm nt the Bst. What mother will deprive her child of a suit of clothes when she can purchase him one as low as Si. oo. worth 1.75. Men who can afford to pay 7.00 for a suit of clothes, come to us and we will show you an elegant line at 4.50. worth every cent of 7.00. Suits for 7.00, worth 12.000. v See our men's overcoats, in black or blue, at 4.50 and 5.00, Children's overcoats with capes as low as 1.25. Ladie's coats at 2.00, 3.00, 5.00 and up to 13.00, Ladies' capes from 1.00 to 15.00. Ladies' skirts at 1.00 up to (5.00. Boys' knee pants l'.fc. Trousers a line of worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots for 1.50 2.00, and 3.00. Best working pants only 50c. (iood heavy working coats at 1.00 and 1.50. Children's all w 00l underwear 10c. Ladies' all wool underwear at 75c, are worth 1.00. A Complete Line of Boots and Shoes. JOE COOPER, The Clothier.
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