is »i >li: i » I torn ' , ' THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 1899. • J Ignorance is the mother of > j T scepticism. Ignorance does \ V not abound to any great extent ▼ # in Sullivan County. J £ So that there $ is But Little # £ Scepticism $ J about the Value of tZbe *|ReW5 J j ITtcm i As a Profitable $ * 1 jHbverttsfno $ J flbebtum. it,Your neighbor does. # Subscribe, Don't borrow. # —l County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Winter also struck a deadlock, j —Oh, could we hut share a slice of, our annexed climate. —Just one week left to thaw out' the spring election. —As if it wasn't bad enough,some people are really lying about it. —Chas. Cane of Dushore, was a \ business man in town Saturday. —Atty. A. Walsh of Dushore had business in town Wednesday. —lt's all right this time, Mercury, 1 but don't go down there any more. , —Mrs. Stewart Chase returned : home last week from he visit in York State. —W. E. Crawford, Esq. and U.S. Eavenson of Ilughesville, were in town on Saturday. —Wm. Rogers and wife of Forks- j ville were visitors at the county seat on Friday. —Misses Grace Lawrence and Her- ; tha l'ealer of Lopez spent Sat nan lay j and Sunday with Hrothy. Lawrence , and family. —Dist. Atty. A. J. Bradley, IT. j T. Downs, Esq. and E.J. Mullen, Esq. are in Williamsport this week ar-] guing before the Superior court. —Wrecks of the freight train on the W. & N. B. caused the delay of the mail several hours on Friday j and Saturday. —The mean temperature was the meanest we ever, ever experienced. At the Republican News Item office the thermometer was kept un der the stove for protection but the j mercury disappeared and we are still j waiting for it to come out of its hole, i —Dr. Wackenkuth desires us to i express, through these columns, his ' thanks to the Independent caucus. for having placed his name on the ticket, but owing to his time being! occupied professionally, he would j much prefer another candidate elect- ! ed. —While installing a new gas | machine in the cellar of the Forks- j vill House at that place a few days ; ago, the well known and popular landlord Major Chas. Seeley was seriously injured. When the appa ratus had been putin working order i a match was struck to try the light I when a terrific explosion occured, which nearly devested him of cloth ing causing a shattered limb about the knee, several bad burns and a ; serious cut across the abdomen. 11 is son was also present at the time and was blown some distance but not seriously hurt. Mr. Seely is improv ing slowly. —The sale of the real estate of J. W. Ballard, advertised to be sold at the Court House, Laporte, Pa., on Saturday, February 11,1899 at 1 p.m. has at the request of Attorney for Plaintiff, been adjourned by the Sheriff until Thursday the 2:ld day of February, 1899, at 10 a. m., same place. Also, the Sheriff's sale of the real estate of Bartle.v Whalen, adjourned for sale at same place at 10 a. m., is adjourned until Monday February 20, 1899, at one o'clock p. m. at same place. WANTED:—An energetic man to sell teas etc., for the largest tea house in America. Territory, Northern Sullivan and Southern Bradford counties. GRAND UNION TEA Co., 140 W. Water St., Elmira, X.Y. ! -Oo'-i«=st Waathcr Ksords of • Decadt Bva:»eu on Friday. Monday's BJzzard i Equals the One of ISBB. The cold wave which prevails! from Thursday of last week until Wednesday breaks all records in th< j remarkable severe weather and its continuance. The oldest inhabitants were forced to admit that they had nothing to say. The thermometers showed the mercury down to 30° and in come parts of the county 85° below zero was reached Friday morning. By Monday the temperature had raised to 1° below zero, but Old Boreas seemed to have lost control of his brakes and the high wind made it the most severe day and the coldest brand of zero weather this place ever saw; and it seemed im possible to keep the cold weather out of doors. Some of the wiser ones used the kitchen range to sleep on and every one was hunting for a fever to match their chills. Many took frost bites .Sunday, having developed the Kskimo appetite for candle grease. The mail to Forks ville was unable toget through Tues day morning on account of the high way blockade. Later in the day the new road down Loyalsock was resort ed to and the trip accomplished which was the only mail that reach ed Forksville. Mail on both the V.and Heading roads were blocked from Monday noon until Wednesday morning. Sbunk. With mercury down to iM° below zero, township election is hot and the office seekers are on the stam pede. C. P. Tinkham has moved into the Swingle house on E. Water St. Mrs. Peter Brown and Mrs. J. 11. Campbell are at present on the sick list. Horn, January lilt, daughter No. 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duff. Mrs. Rosette Morgan is visiting relatives on Bear Mountain. Mr. Wheelock gave a magic lan tern entertainment to a small audi ence in the hall here Friday night. Married, February 4, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philetus Whipple at Ellenton, Miss Ida to Ed.M. Williams of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Williams began house keeping at once in their pretty home on South St. Congratulations and cigars are in order. Miss Ida Rightmire of Grover is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Rightmire. Mr. and Mrs. J. IT. Campbell have moved from Canton to this place. Miss Cora Parish has returned from a visit with relatives at Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swingle are spending some time with their daughter at Ringhamton, N. Y. George and Crhin Walker have sold their farms on the hill to Frank Frantz of Forksville. Lumbermen are taking advantage of the tine sleighing and stocking the null yard with logs. Miss Maud Kilmer Sundayed with friends ac Ellenton. Hillsgrove. The C. E. of the church of Christ j gave a very pleasant entertainment at the home of Jacob Galough Sat urday evening, which was a success both tinantially and socially. Rev. F. E. Spooner is assisting in j a series of revival meetings at Say re : this week. Mr. I). Kecf of Dushore, was a j business visitor in town Friday and Saturday. While here Mr. Kecf was initiated into the Knights of Pedro. ! The red and black degrees were con ! fcred. Mr. Homer Peck is <>n the sick list. Prof. A. C. T. Edkin, the success ful teacher at Ottervillc, was shaking hands with friends in town Saturday and Sunday. Miss Anna Jenkins left Monday for Williamsport where she will make her home. Miss Jenkins is a | very highly esteemed young lady and her society will be missed. From Thursday morning at sun j rise to Saturday the mercury fell | from 2° above zero to ;s">° below. A. J. Brong, who has been travel j ing extensively through the South during the past year, returned home ; last week. Rumor has it that the purchase ol I the Rogers farih by P. S. Darby and | the Sadler farm by DeLoss Iloagland ; were recent transactions. ()ur lumbermen have finished theii jobs and are now waiting for the I drive. v Mr. Ellis Sncll was a business visitor in Dushore the first of the week. His business interests here were looked after during his absence by F. Jenkins, his foreman. CONDENrtEDiKEPOhT of thecondlUon of the FIRST NATIONAL RANK of Dustwfl), Pa., At elo-,0 of business, July 14,18*8. | Loans and Discounts # 118,413 33 r. S. lioiulfl to Secure Circulation l-,T>oo 00 Premium on United States Bonds 1,00000 Stock Securities 15,'J0000 Furniture 1,2001»; Due from Hanks Approved reserve Agl 77,273 2S Redemption Fund I , S. Treasurer fttigSO Specie and Legal Tender Notes 19,522 32 S 243.073 #3 , LIABILITIES. Capita 1 3 ">O,IiOOCOI Surpiu sand Undivided I'rotlis 13,47192 Circulation 10,69000 Divldens Unpaid 30 00 I Deposits 171,481 71 . t I. M. 1). Swurts, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief. M. D. BWARTS, Cashier. Subscrilied and sworn to before me this loth day of Feb. 1K99. JOHN H. CRONIN, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: ALPIIONBUS WALSH, ) ! JNO. D. REESER, -Directors j W. J. LAWRENCE. ) QOURT PROCLAMATION, WHKRRAB, Ho*. E. M. DUNHAM. President Judge, Honorables John 8. Line and Conrad K rails Associate Judges of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of ilie Peace, Orphan.-' Court und Com mon Plea* lor the County of Sullivan, have issued their precept, bearing date the 17 th day of Dec. lsys. to me directed, for holding the several courts in the Borough of Laporte, oil Monday the 27th day of Feb. ut 2 o'clock p. m. Therefore, notice is hereby given to the Coroner Justices of the Peace anil Constables within the county, that they 1*? then and there in their prop er person ut 2 o'clock p. m.of said duy, «ith their rollf, records, inquisitions examinations und other rememberanees u> those things to which their offices appertain to be done. And to those who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute agoinst prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of tliesaid county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to be then and there to prosecute against them as will be last. 11. W. OSLER. Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Laiorte, l'a.,,Jan 01, IS9B. Trial List, February Term, 1890. Return duy. Monday, February 27, 189;', at 2 p. m. I Mitchell, Ypuag A Co. vs A.J. Haekley, No, 104 Sept. Term lsW>, Scire Fucias. Plea, "Payment, payment with cause Ac, Hill, | Inghums. 'i James McFarlauc, vs W. C. Mason, No. 92 Fcby. Term ISM". Defendants Ap]<eul. Plea. "Son As-uinpsit, payuieut, payment with leave to set off. Hill, | Inghams. 3 Merri'.i Shaffer, vs Sosephfne FltzPatrick. No. 98 May Ti .in 1898. Feigned l«sue. Plea "Pay ment! Inghams, | Mulleu. 4 M»i tin Markle, >» E. V. Ingham, No. 102 Sept. Te: 111 1897. Defendants Appeal. PUa"Non Assumpsit Payment, payment with leave AC. Hill, I Inghams. F. M. Lewis, vs J. W. Ballard, No. b Dec. Term 1b97. Defendants Appeal. Plea, "Non Assumpsit I'avment, payment with leave AC. Mullen, | Walsh. 0 Win. May to the use of Horace May vs Julia M. Palmatier. No. 1, Sept. term 1898. Defendants appeal. 7 Win. May vs Julia M. falmatier; No. 2 Sept. term 1898, Deft, uppcal. s John E. Finan to the use of Charles F.Flnnn, vs Michael Quinn: No. 5 Se]it. term 18'.is, Deft, tip A. i. Bower vs W. 11. Plotts; No. 93, Sept. T. I IS9S. Trespass. 10 Ralph Magargel (use) vs The Township of Laporte. No. PI7, Sept. term 18»s. Deft, appeal. ; II F.liza J. Robinson vs J.P. <fc T. H.Shoemaker; No. 23 Dec. term 1898, Interpleader. 12 George W. Robinson vs J. P. & T. 11. Shoe-I maker: No. 24. Dec. term 1898, Interpleader. WM. J. LAWRENCE. Proth. Prothy's. office, Lajorte, l'a, Jan. 14, 1899. Uheritf's Bale By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias is»tt- ; ed out of the Court of Common Pleas of Sullivan County, and tu me directed and j delivered, there will be exposed to public' sale at the Court House, in Laporte. l'a.. ! on SATURDAY,FEBRI'ARY 11,1899, at teu o'clock a. tu., the following de- : scribed property, viz : Lot No. l. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of | land lying and being iu the Township of J Cherry. County of Sullivan, and State of i 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 I north thirty degrees east one hundred j and twenty perches to a stone heap by lauds of Jesse Harris; thence east one j hundred and sixty perches to a beech by j lands of William Brow n; thence south I tliirlv degrees west one hundred and twen- j tv perches to the place of beginning. Containing nenety-eight acres and it I - . lowance ot six per cent, for roads. Ex cepting from the above thirty acre 6 sold ; out of said tract by Dennis Donovan to j Conrad Weisbrod which 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- , ieyed to Bartholomew Whalen. Lot No. !. Also all that lot, piece or parcel of land , [situated in same Township, County ami ' I State, bounded as follows: Beginning at ! a post in the middle of the road, thence ' along the middle of said road, south nine ! \ degrees east one hundred and sixteen per -1 dies to a post in the middle ot said road j (said road deing the old turnpike leading , | to Havei'lv 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 j nine degrees west, fifty-six perches to a j ! post and stone corner; thence north fifty ; eight degrees west, seventeen and S-10 per- i dies to a post and stones coenee; thence] along line ol lands of Bartholomew Wha- ' len. north thirty-two degrees east, fifty five perches to the place of beginning Containing sixteen acres of land morel or less. The two pieces above described making oue farm; and having thereon erected a log house, and a granary; a good orchard of fruit trees, and well watered; about forty ai res improved and under cultiva tion and the balance woodland. Seized, taken in exception, and to be sold as the property of Bartley Whalen, ut the suit of' Catherine Beach. H. W. OSLER,Sheriff. 111 i,i.. Attorney. Sheriff's office,Laporte,Pa., Jan. 16, 1899. Register's Notice. Notiee IS hereby given that the following >c counts have been' filed In my office, vi«: First und tinal account of Ellen N. Orippin (nee Purdue) Exeeutrix of Alliert l'ardoc. deed. First und tinal account of Mathew Quinu Ad ministrator of Ellen Carroll, deed. First and final account of George W. Craft Committee of Richard Green, alunatie. Also the following widow 's appraisement hare i been filed : Widow's appraisement in the estate of Henry 1). Mosier, deed. Widow's appraisement in the estate of John W. Norton, deed. And the same will IK- presented to the Orphans' Oiurt of Sullh an county on Monday, February 27. 1899, at 3 o'clock p. m.for confirmation and allowance. WM. J. LAWRENCE, Register. Register's office. La port u Pa., Jan 30.1*99 Bh*rifTi> Sal*. By virtue of a writ ol Fi. F.t. issued out of the Court of Common Plens of Sul livan County, and to i.i« directed and de livered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in Laporte, Pa.,' on SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 11, 18U«». at) one O'clock p.m., the following describ ed property, viz: Lot No. 1. . All that certain lot, piece, parcel or messuage ol land situated in the Borough of Laporto, County of Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania, bounded ai d described as follow*, viz: Beginning at the north en«t corner of; lot No. 17t< on south fide of Main street, thence along lot No. 17<> south two hun dred and sixty teet to Meylert street, (tor j merly Raspberry Alley),thence east along ! Meylert street one hundred and sixty- \ eight feet to lot No. 75, 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 1 feet to the place of beginning containing 33600 square feet and being lots No. 70, 77, 177 and l7Ko!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 ol pure spring water thereon. Lot No. 2. All that piece, parcel or lot of land j lying and being in the Borough of La- j porte, County of Sullivan, State of Penn- ! s\ Ivania bounded and described as follows Beginning at a point the north east | corner of the lot known as the ".Tolm | Greeti Lot" now owned by E. M. Dunham ! thence north along the west side ot pub-! lie 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 ot Walter Spencer's heirs, then ce along said Spencer lot south one hundred and eighty feet to "Blacksmith shop lot." thence along said 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 comer and thence west along same fifty feet to the place ot j beginning. .Said land being all cleared and improv ed. Lot No. .1. All that certain messuage, lot, piece or parcel ot land lying and being in the town ship of Laporte, County of Sullivan and! State of Pennsylvania bounded as ; follows, viz: Beginning at a post and stone corner of j land of Philip Karge, (formerly owned bv j Peter Dohin) thence along said Karge I land, north fifty-seven degrees west one hundred and forty perches to a post and , stone corner, thence north thirty-three de ' grees cast sixty-four perches to a post and stones in warrant line, and being the I corner of Hannah Fox and Sarah fox warrants, thence along sai I warrant line south fifty-seven degrees cast one hundred ; and forty perches to a hemlock stump ; and thence south thirty-three degrees east sixty-four perches to the place of begin uing. Containing fifty -six acres strict measure ; be the same more or less (and being part , ol the Samuel M. Fox warrant). Sniil | land being uncleared. Lot No. 4. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated in the Borough of Laporte County of Sullivan and State of Pennsyl vnnin, bounded and described its 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 j lot of ,J. W. Ballard being the lot known 1 as the Clark lot, with Blacksniii.li shop thereon, on the north side of Main street j thence cast along Main street fifty-two, feet to a corner, to a corner near a public road, thence nearly parallel), with said road north eighty ieet to a corner,thence west fifty-two feet to line of lot ot J. W. Ballard aforesaid, thence along said lot south eighty feet to the place ot be- j ginning. Containing four thousand one hundred ami sixty feet, be the same more or less. ! Having erected thereon a twostorv frame | wagon shop. Lot No. 0. All that certain piece, parcel or lot ol land situated,lying and being in the Boro of Laporte, in the county of Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania bounded and de scribed as tollows, 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 I ond thence along Main street west fifty ; teet to the place of beginning. | Containing about fourteen perches of 1 land more of less. Having erected there ! on a blacksmith shop. I Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as the property of J. W. Ballard at ■ the guit of T. J. Keeler. 11. W. OSLER, Sheriff. BRAUI.EY, Attorney. Sheriffs office,Laporte,Fa., .lan. 111. 18H9. Administrator's Notice, Filiate of ElizAbeth Rcmsnyder, lute of Jiuvitl son Township, Sullivan County, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the above named estate having been granted to tin- under signed, nil jiersons having Wainis against the ! sanit- will present them for payment, duly ieuthentiinteo; all those indebted thereto will l ease nuikr immediate payment to WM. 11. ItKMSNYDKR, Administrator. A. J. BKAM.ky, Attorney. Muncy Valley, l'a., Jan. 20,1899. j In the Court of Common Pleas of Stillivnii ; County. I Jeremiah I>. Duvidson) No :!7. vs [-September Term, 1898- ' MMry Davidson ) In Divorce. To Mary Davidson, respondent 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 a| pvar in said court at Laporte on tl»"' fourth Monday of February, next, at J o'clock p.m.. to answer the Petition or Litiel liere : tofore prepared by the Llbellunt. Jeremiah 1). I Davidson, your lutslmnd, and show cause, if anv ynu have, why the said Jeremiah D. Davidson | should not be divorced from the bonds of mutri I mony entered Into with you, agreeably to the act i of Assembly iu such case made and provided. Hereof fail not, under the penalty of having • said )K?tition lu ard anil a decree of divorce grant ed against you in your absence. | , H. W. OSLER, SheritT. ; Sheriff'sofllee, Laporte, l'a., January :!0. 'y». If Vvll Jll4/1 ulaiV buying from a square, honorable house, which transact* business <>n the square, don't forget when in need of CLOTHING, SHOES, LADIES'COATS & CAPES 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 ofifer in men's blue or black overcoats at 5.00 are worth every cent 8.00. Men's tlress suits, tine made,strictly all wool, at 0.00 are worth 10.00. Men's black suits were sold at 5.00, now'J.7s. Youths' suits at -.125, are sold all over at 4.00. Children's overcoats at 1.25 are special bargains. Chil dren's suits, heavyweight, 1.00. Special offer in all wool heavy top shirts at 50c. Heavy wool undershirts or drawers at 50c, worth 1.00. Ladies' ribbed vests, extry heavy, 20c, 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. see our re ductions and you will be convinced that you can buy merchan dise at our store 40 percent, cheaper than any other place. Come and see the plain facts at our large store with small prices. Good attendants and always glad to show you goods and prices. DA« The Reliable Dealer in Clothing jaCOD rCr Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE. PA Campbell, The a ££?g-'^'jJj L FOR CASH ONLY ! FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS 1 will sell my stock ol Winter goods a greatly reduced prices to make room for my Spring and Summer stock. Would Rather Get Cost out of Them Than Summer Them Over. Is consists of Men's, Youths' and f.'li ililreii'n Suit* ami Overcoats. Hons mill I't'il Mankets. Men's, Boy's ,tntl Children's J.uinherineu's ■socks, felt hoots anil overs, tinting and lumberman's flannels and all other goods toi> numerous to mention. ('all and examine: why take »our inuun out of town when von can Im v cheaper at home. HKMKMBKK ! that I handle wiard plows and rakes, steel land rollers, wheel harrows, and Bowker's fertilizers. Prices are right on all goods. Highest Market Price Paid for Butter and Eggs. Don't Wait a Minute! The Grandest Opportunity to Save Money ON MEN'S BOYS and CHILDREN'S C4oLnill|f • A positive clearing sale of well made, substantial, servise-giviug ("lothiiig. The kind that I can fully guarantee. All togo for its clearing sale. Cost pushed aside. Prices cut to make immediate sale. 80(1 ]mil's of all worsted pants at half price. Too many overcoats, must sell ut your own otter. Suits at less than you would think of offering for them, rnderwear and tients furnishings all must go. J" W isa. 0 —" DUSHOKH, I' 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. Qualit sand Assortm nt the B st. What mother will deprive her child of a suit of clothes when she can purchase him one as low as fl.()0. worth 1.75. Men who can afford to pay 7.00 for a suit of clothes, come to us Mid we will show you an elegant line at 4.50, worth every cent of 7.00. Suits for 7.(10, worth 12.000. See our men's overcoats, in black or blue, at 4.50 and 6.00, Children's overcoats with capes as low as 1.25. Ladle's coats at 2.00, 3.00, 5.00 and up to 18.00. capes from 1.00 to 15.00. Ladies' skirts at 1.00 up to 6.00. Boys' koeepauta 19c. Trousers -a line of worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots for 1.50 2.00, and 3.00. Best working pants only 50c. Good heavy working coats at 1.00 and 1.5(1. Children's all wool 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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