Republican News Item. THURSDAY, JI'NK ], 189«. l. lgnorance lgnorance is the mother of £ \ scepticism. Ignorance does \ t not abound to arry'great extent J Win Sullivan County. V 4 So that there I $ is But Little $ t Scepticism £ J about the Value oft bc lWew6 \ \ ITtem j 4 As a Profitable # JRbveitisuuj $ j flbebium. j #Read it, Your neighbor does. £ Don't borrow. £ County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Atty.Shomaker made a business trip to NVilliaiusport on Saturday. —A. K. Tripp is on business in Canton and Elmira, this week. —Miss Mabel Spencer is enjoying a visit at New York, this week. —Miss Itosie rpnian is home from Fugles Mere, this week, on vacation. —Win. Kiess of Sonestown, was transacting business in town on Mon day. -J. lv. Sapper of .Milton, is clerk ing for Joe Cooper. —ls. F. Crossley and Vol Holeoni of Dushore, were in town Sunday. —Atty. E.J. Mullen delivered the Memorial Hay address at Dushore, Tuesday. —Mrs. A. E. Tripp and Mrs. M.l'. (iavitt were shopping in Dushore on Monday. Dr. Waekenhuth and family en joyed last Sunday with friends as Sonestown. --Miss Eva and llattie Lawrence visited Mrs. D. If. Lorah at Sones town on Monday. —Dr. Waekenhuth and family were passengers on train s, Monday; destination, Willianisport. —Mr. Percy Bivins of Philadel phia,is spending a few days vacation among his friends at this place. —Dr. C. D. Voorheesof Instanter, was in town transacting Imsinessand receiving congratulations on Friday. -lee cream will be sold every Saturday evening at the Baptist Church Parlor. Proceeds for benefit of Baptist church. —A very pleasant time was en joyed by the young people at a social dance at the Laporte Hotel Tuesday evening. —Hon. Thos. J. Ingham hit on Saturday for Philadelphia, called there by the illness of Hon. I" I'. Ingham, who is at present slowly recovering from a close attack of appendicitis. —The new management of the W. «V N. if. it. Jt. demonstrated their progressive business spirit in placing Conductor Herman Knipe as Asst. General Supt. of the road, and Del. Edkin from baggage master to that of conductor of the regular passenger train. Both gentlemen have long been in the service of this road and justly merit the advancement'given them. The La Porte Summer Normal School will open July in, lsmi, and will continue in session four weeks. Circulars giving full details coneer iug course of study, tuition, instruc tors, boarding and other details will be issued in a few weeks. F. W. Mevi.krt, Co. Supt. —Already many needed improve ments are being made since the new •company have control of the W. and N. B. ft. ft. The wooden part of the bridge at Hingdalc is being replaced with an iron structure. It is also in tended that the wooden section of the Nordmont bridge shall l>e replac -ed with iron. —The G.A. ft. held their usual appropriate services at this place on Tuesday assisted by the :!$(!. F. W. M i:v I.I.I: r,( 'o.Supt. ] Cabbage, eaulitlower, tomato and celery |>Llll1s will be for sale at reas onable prices. I'lease leave orders at the store of Mrs. M. . A voluntary contribution w as made by each member to defray the expenses of advertising and re cording the charter. A vote of thanks was extended to Messrs. Shoemaker and Hill for their serv i ces in formulating the association. To meet at Die argument and ad journed court, June I•">. A splended Memorial Day num ber was issued by the I'liila. Press (Sunday F.dition) .May 2s, and in keeping with other special numbers was full of unusal interest. Hand some pages of photographs and col or reproduced scenes suitable to the occasion are prououn.teil featur**- with this enterprising journal. Administratrix Notice. Estate of Clinton E. Lawrrnee, lute of Col ley township, Sullivan county. deceased. Letters of Administration ni»on the al>ovc nam ed estate having been granted to the undersigned uli |»ersons having claims against the same will prebeiit them for payment. duly authenticated, all ttiowL* iiuUtbted thereto will please make im mediate oavment t«» MAK* M- LAWRENCE. Admrx. I'a., March 27, Jx.o Edocat© Tour ltow*l« With ruicitrptft> I Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever, g 10c f 860. If C. 0' C. fail, druggists refund money. Court FroceedirißN. The regular term ami session '. of tin i 'onrls ol this coutityjponvened si I l.!i|n)i li on MOM. lay, May 22, at 2 ]..m. lion. K. M. Punlinni, President, find lions. -).N. Line and Conrad Krans. Associates.Judy et< on the Bench. SI. W. liotslbr.l was appointed roreinan ol' the grand .jury, who having onh two j cases to act upon, completed their duties Monday evening, and after making tliej usual report were discharged with the! thanks ol t he <"ourt. The following collectors tiled their bonds lor the year 1 S'.l'.l. wl|.i<-h were ap prov ed l iy the Court, viz: 11. Ilichlin, Forks; John Pardoe, t'orkcsvilh-: A. bus ehhaiisen. haporte; John 11. I'arrell. I'u . shore. John Knglc was duly admitted a i itizcii ' ol the I' nited States. fl. Hat till vs M. Hut tin; J, Ilaich vs I'. Hatch, and Kvn Angel vs M. < '.Anjrlo, subpoena in divorce awarded in each ease. W. 1,. McCarty was discharged as an insolvent debtor. Jennings Itros. vs Kastern \\ ash hoard Mlg. Co. Plaintiffs' rule 1.1 arbitrate stricken oil. J. \V. < 'arroll vs Jane- Kule to | open judgment granted: ivluniable at | next term. Harriet M. blither\s ,J■ Jin <'. White. I.eavc granted to (ile exceptions. •in petition of overseers ol poor ol ('hern Twp. IJiiie granted on executors Ot James I'i Us millions decil. to how cause win a certain legacy should not be paid. <»n petition Court appoint I'red Mc-j Cartv, guardian ol bydia Norton. iiontl tiled in the sum of s/iOil as rei|itired. Comth. vs Win. header, assault with intent to kill; grand jury, liml true bill— case tried—verdict, guilty indicted. Motion made in arrest ol judgt. and rule lor new trial granted. Melt. to give bail in sum ofx.'iOOlo appear at next term". This was a case of a very unjust and un provoked assault with a double hilled ax upon 11. W. Osier, I lie Sheriff of on r con li ly, while in the ex edit ion of his duly on a writ ol execution against the properly of this defendant. The testimony showed, without doubt, the intent of the defendant to do the officer serious bodily harm, it not to kill him, if lie went upon defend ant's. premises to execute process, and the! jurv very justly returned a verdict as above. 11 is bondsman. It. J. Mcllenn took out a bail piece on Wednesday and delivered the defendant over into custody of the Nherilt, and he is now ,-alt-lv guai i ed in the county jail. Comth. vs J. ii. Seoul en. Fence po etise. tirand jury find, not a true bill.and prosecutor to p:i\ costs. i 'oint h. \ s James Moran and J. William Moran. violations of the liipior laws, tin rei|uest ol Mist. Atly. the Court permit Nol Pros tobe entered on payment ot costs. t'onilh. vi Win. lieailer: obstructing aa otlicer in the execution of legal process, tirand jury find a true hill. A conviction having been had in tlii' more si-rious ol I'ense against this defendant, the hist. Atty. moved the Court to allow a Nol Pros in this case, on payment of costs, i which was allowed. tin petition, the Court appoint John II Cronin as auditor to adjust the assets and liabilities between tin-Tup. ol Shrewsbury and the new lioroiuli of KaglesMerc. Comth, vs i has, I'eck. I'. and l'..l.ea\c granted to enter a Nol I'ros on payment of costs. lure: Sale of real estate ol llenrv llav il v deed, tin hearing petition ol I lios, Cuban, administrator, an order •■! ■ ile was decreed as prayed for. bond in l lie -urn of Sl2Oll approved by (lie Court: filed. Holmes A Passage vs John < 'bert. Leave granted to file a supplement at an swer in 111 ilavs li,r . J. Probst, deed,, cou | firmed absolutely . Kuiisom Thrasher v> Jethro Battin, It. T. Smith A Son vs J. I . liink, and Lillie Moser vs Win. lieeser el ai. The return of fhe Sherill read in open court and c.m lirined Mi Si. on May 22. thi same day exceptions tiled to theieUirn in case ol I Moser vs Keecer. May 2"i, IS'.l'.l, returns j in lirsl two mailers coniinied absolutely. | lii re: change ol polling place for I j shore ISoro. < 'li pet iI ion and hearing and duo notice of same, the. polling place for the saiil ISoro. is changed from Hotel Carroll l<> the Town Hall. I'v the Court. Comth. vs Win. Schonch. I-'. A I!. j Itecognizance renewed lo Sept. Sessions, j Comth. vs Hobert l'euson. lieserlion. j lieeogiiizance forfeited; to be respited on | appenrance of Hell, ill Sept. Sessions. Jennings Bros. vs Kastern Washboard Co. Judgment in open Court for want of i an appearance find affidavit of defense. | J. Mavid I'tz vs Maria H. lirowii,Adni. Judgment in open Court lor want of an appearance and atlidav it of defense. I* I pon petition of citizens the Court ap i point W. 11. Parsom town clerk of j Shrewsbury Twp. A. 11. Xaner vs .1. ('. I'enningtoii et al. j Three cases; rule granted to show cause ] vv liv judgment should not be entered in ! favor of the plaintiff. in each case, for want 01-an allidavil of defense. John I'tz vs Win. O'Brien and M. J. i O'Brien. Judgment in open Court, in ' favor of plaintiff. for want ol an allidavil ol defense. James Connor vs Lyon Lumber Co. I Judgment tor want of an affidavit of Del'. Sullivan Lodge I. O. O. F,. N'o. 522. v-i ■I.I!. I'lotts, Saniiicl IVilli.'i-ii and Oscar Bedford; (wo ca.-cs. Jiid'imciil in favor ol plaint ill 111 elleli case for waul Ol' mi . a lliila vit of defense. I 'n petition the Court appoint Kinily.l. Sherman guardian of Ada C. Sherman. Bond required. siidu to be approved by the Court or a Judge al chambers. On |ii-titi<>n tin* supervisors of i Davidson Twp. are directed l<> levy 1 ;i special tax of 5 mills to pay debts. I Lillie Moser vs Win. Iteeser et al. Win. Shoemaker appointed auditor lo liearand dispose of exceptions tiled to the report of Sheriff of sale of real estate in this ease. In re: Petition for a road in David son Twp. The Court appoint Nath an I'erstin, (i* (Wright and M.c. Miller viewers as prayed for. Benj. < iwen vs Ida owett. Win. Lawrence appointed commissioner. The committee appointed at I'eli ' ruary term of court to frame resolu tions of report etc. on the death of lion. U.S. < "i|., I ligh Sheriff of Sullivan I county, conies into open Court, and after due proclamation made, ac knowledges Deeds Poll as follows: : To C.A. Wesley and lI.T. Smith for 2M" acresof latttl in Davidson, sold as the property of J. F.»Uink. To Ran-' Mini Thrasher for 100 acres in Fox, sold as the property of Jethro Battin. To Francis McMahon for "s acres and SO pr. in Cherry, sold as the projierty of Win. O'Hrien. And now to wit, May 2">, isii'.i, ; personally came into open court J..1. Pardoe and Titos. AV. McCarty, Ad ministrators of estate of Mary Mc- Carty deed. and indue form of law acknowledge deeds for land sold by order of the Orphan*' Court, as fol lows: To Theodore ('. I loess for H>2 acres in Klkland, consideration, sii.'iii. To Hampton C. Pardoe for HI acres in Klkland, consideration, si i!.",. Comth. vs Charles Crawford. Pen cil warrant ordered lo issue against Susie Crawford, for costs in this case. In re: Sale of real estate of Mary I Met 'arty deed, tin hearing petition i and on motion of attorney for adinin i istrators, the Court modifies the rule ! under which sale was made so far as I the terms of payment of purchase j money is involved, by allow ing the purchasers to fay lo the admini-tra ! tors the full amount of the purchase ; money -till due, x iz: ill and upon I payment of same the Court direct | and empowers the administrators to ; enter satisfaction of the judgment* entered on the houds given by the purchasers, for said ;lh of the pur chase money, Mitchell, Young A Co., v.* A. J. I lack ley. Sci Fa. Case fried: ver dict for defendant. J. Mcl-'arlane \- W. t'. Mason,and Fttgene Weiner v* Daporlc Twp..con tinued by agreement. Martin Markle vs F. V. Ingham; ca*e settled by parties on terms tiled. Judgment lo be entered for plaintiff for *7O. I'. M. Lewis \s .1, \\\ P.alhtrd. Jury called and under the instruc tions of the < 'ourt found \ erdi'-t Ibr plaintiff for 11. ||, Win. May to use of 11orace t !..May vs .lulia Palmatier. ('a-e tried: IT diet for plaintiff for sbMI.'JT. Win. May Vs Julia Palmiticr. t'a-e tried: verdict for defendant. i . I'. I'inaii vs .Michael 1. Mitli-n --dorf. I*ii lo discharged. 11olmes A Passage \si ilicrt el al. Continued to next term. Iu re: Kxccptions to Admi's. act. iu estate of I '.llen < 'urroll deed. < uti 'timied fill next term. In re: Kcport of viewers on road from Pi'u Bottom Bridge to Cherrv i Mills. Atgiied: I Ixeeptionsdisniiss | ed and report of \ iew ers conlirmed. j Brown vs Plolts. Kuh- to strike | oil' non suit ; Carroll v.s Mittendorf, continued. M DM. 111 re: I leath of Hon. 15.5. Collins. The copy ol the report of committee on resolutions, action taken thereon : A; a nf ( 'ourt hel«l Moiutuy . \ i-ui'tir. May •J-IUL. Is9o, TLU* roiniuitlf'.' UJ.JXDUTFHL L»y 11.« I'.ai Ass.ociatit»u OL Sullivan < 'ounty t<» PR. Jl'aiv I» U tion> in tv.uanl t«» the •!« at II U! Hon. 15. s. < olliu>. I'lVM'UtcilJlliO LOLLOWIIM- report N\lii« !i \\ JIS i.n;iui litously U>u>pt<'N rceonl an of TLU resiK*et ami afTection in whieli tlu > held their friend and hrother.Hryan s. Col!in>, ;I|»eci of UU-n. liddity tot lient. and Jidelity toihe t ourt.WA-I the standard hy which hnsim-s> placed in hi luiiids was measured, and to thi> UIH added an ameuit and courtesN . that endeared him to all those vvlio were in any way connected with him. j Kxemplarv in all relatirms of life. AS -on. hushaml. I lather and friend. An ltoiTcst man rc J lea-ed from the weary burden of the flr-h.and su>tained hy STIT.ng religious conviction, ha douhtlev- enteral ujion the better life eternal. ~Kesolv eil.t hat the Court he re«|U« -ted L«» entei this minute U|NHI the record- and a hioth>*r law yer apiM»inted T«» eouvev a copy .>S same to hi* E rcaved family." Hespectfullv submitted : MAV J'2. K. 1)1 Nil.\ M. I IJ. Ml I JIKN. i-om K. THOMSON. I Our Big Spring Stock .r CLOTHING, LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES. Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists and Gents' Furnishing Goods, IS NOW READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION. t We have carefully gone through till the different lines of the leading manul'.aeturers of reliable clothing and have select ed. what in our judgment, was best in each line. l .very dollars worth was bought on a cash basis, taking ad vantage ol every discount lliat is possible for anv house to get. Wo know of no one, no matter who or where located, has bought 112 11 e s -la sof goods cheaper, and w«-are i ipialK pos ilivo that no one can, or will, sell litem to you any lower. SHOES! SHOES Our stock of shoes Ibis season is larger than ever, with bet ter aeeomodalion. We bought all our shoes for spring and sum mer direct, from I'.oston and in very large quantities. Do you know when you get an article at cost ? li' you do we will ask you to come and see our low pvices now. s l '*' our re ductions and you will be convinced that you can buy merchan dise at our store -ID per cent, cheaper than any other place. Come and see the plain facts at our large store with small prices. t Jood attendants and always glad to show you goods and prices. Oi-k** The Reliable Dealer in Clothing JfICOH PCr Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE. PA. Campbell, — FOR CASH ONLY ! FOli 11 IF. NFXT Till IITY li\YS will sell my stock of Winter goods a greatly reduced prices to make room for nt\ pring and Summer stock. Would Rather Get Cost out of Them Than Summer Them Over. It c-i in-i-fs- ol' Men's. "i niillis'and t'liil'lrcii s Suits and iHirconis. Ilui>e : 111d IH."I M:tiil<>-i-. Men's, boy's and Children'* ''tips. I.uiiilxTiiien'* .. ks, t'f.Jt hoots and uvi-i's. iliitin2 and hniihcnnaii's tl.-uincls and all other "1- too ni■ 111>-loils to mention. Cull and c\'itinin<-: nh v t.-iK.- i our IIIOM I :•) I t of (own when you can buy chciipcr at home. I,'i.M I.M lll'.l; 1 that I handle xviard jdovvs and rakes, steel laud rolhis. uln'i'l liari'i'.vs. arid liowker'.- Fertilizers. Prices are ri.vlit on all iroods. Highest Market Price Paid for Butter and Eggs. iDorft Wait a Minute! The Grandest Opportunity to Save Money ON MEN'S BOYS /-» and CHILDREN'S A positive dear'ing sale of well made, substantial, servise-giving | Clothing. The kind that 1 can fully guarantee. All togo for its lch aring sale. ( 'ost pushed aside. Prices cut to make immediale sale. ! Sou pair- of all worsted [lants at half price. Too many overcoats, must ; sell at your own offer. Suits at less than you would think of offering for th. in. ! nderwear and < ienl-. furnishings all must go. J W CABOLL. Bi O ook Carron Dushokk, r LA PORTE Clothing Store. Our Store improved! our stock of SffUYS SHOES OF ALL STYLES Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. I am |.re|iiired now to show you a line iu even de|iurtlnctit in the store, huirer tliun I.a I"