Republican News Item. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1899. J scepticism. Ignorance does J # not abound to any'great extent J # in Sullivan County, 112 # # # So that there # £ is But Little $ j| Scepticism £ j about the Value of £ bc lßewß J j ITtem 5 1 As a Profitable + # < JBbvevtislnQ # \ fltebfum. J * # # Read it, Your neighbor does.f Don't borrow. # County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. Prof. Meylert, Inul business in Willianisport on Saturday. —Mrs.A. J. Bradley was slioppi in Hughsville on Thursday. -Simon From berg of Mildred, was a tmsiness man in town Monday. —Hon. Thos. J. Ingliam, left for Philadelphia Monday afternoon. -Butcher Kraus and son Henry, spent Thursday in Willianisport. Hon. T. J. Ingham, was a husi ness caller in Sonestown on Friday. —Joseph Traugli of Nordmont, transacted business in town Saturday. -Mrs. M. Donovan spent Wed nesday with friends at Muncy Valley Judge Dunham, held court in Bloomsburg the early part of this week. —Sheriff Osier and 11. T. Downs, were in Hughsville several hours on Monday. Mr-. A. F. Tripp, and daughter 151 la are visiting friends in Canton (his week. —Silas Henry of Eagles Mere, was shaking hands with friends in town lasl Saturday. —Lumberman F. \V. I'eale of Isagle Mere, was a business man in town Saturday. -Clinton Lloyd, Esij. of Muncy, was a business caller in the county scat Thursday. Dr. Wackenhuth, attended the meeting of the Lycoming Medical Society held at Willianisport on Friday. —F. 11. Darby of Piatt, was tran sacting business at the county offices on Monday. Prof. Schomo and son Latimer, returned Saturday from a weeks so journ in Athens Pa. —Miss Mable Spencer returned on Monday from her much enjoyed trip to New York city and West Or ange X. J. —Some of our local sports had such implicit faith in "Fit/." that they lost several dollars after Gallag lier had received the news over the wire. —Engine 700 of the Lehigh Valley is pulling the passenger train on the W.ifc N. 11. The company having found it necessary to send one of their engines to the shops at Kenovo for repairs. James Dinkey, who is employ ed in the Stockdale tannery, has moved his family there. —Proth'y. Lawrence ami sheriff < isler were doing business in Dushore on Tuesday. —Miss Emma Hitter and brother, Herald, spent Thursday of last week in Willianisport. —The Borough is laying a neA' board side walk along the park on both Main and Muncy streets. Preaching in M. 15. church at s p.m. Sunday School at 10 a. in. Epwortli league at 7 p.m. —Frank otterbein left on Saturday for Boston, where lie spend a few day revolving around the Hub. —Atty. 11. T. Downs and Sheriff Osier were business men in llughes ville on Monday. —Joseph Pardoe and Tlios. Mc.- Carty of Elkland transacted business at Atty. Downs' office on Monday. —Mr. ami Mrs. Moses Miller of Hingdale, suffer the loss of their ■twelve month child on Monday. ' —Dr. Wackenhuth was called to Hingdale Saturday to dress a wound ' Thos. E. Kcrnan inflicted on his foot | with an axe. I —Commencement exercises of the ! Lopez High Sch.ool oceured Wed ! nesda.v evening. We will give a full j account next week. County Treas. Ransom Thrasher took to himself a life partner on Tuesday, and joined in happy wed lock with Miss Celinda Yonkin, of Dushore. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Klingler. Congrat ulations. —The following party of gentle men from Willianisport arrived in town on wheels Saturday afternoon and were entertained royally on wine and cigars at Gallagher's Hotel returning on Sunday by way of Eagles Mere: W. W. Painter, Geo. E.Graff, 11. 11. Thorn, J. F. Eder, Ilobt. A. Hansel, J. W. Bowman and Frank B. Otto. —To think that a Democratic State Convention could be held withouj Sullivan County being represented would be downright treason, and likewise F. M. Crossley, Atty. 15. J. Mullin, F.W. Gallagher and Thos. 15. Kennedy, boarded the morning train Tuesday and departed for llar risburg. There are those in town of that faith to-day who ought to be clipping coupons from numerous bonds,as a reward for past devotion to duty on these State Convention days—and Crossley is surly among them. "In the beginning, < Sod created the heavens and the earth." Then he made the editors, the liberal adver tiser,and prompt paying subscribers, and it was good. The next day a blizzard set in and he created the man who doesn't believe in advertis ing, and another who didn't trade with his home paper. Then he jest ed. The devil then got into the moulding room and created the fel low who takes a paper for years and fails to pay for it. The devil then rested, but the editor hasn't had any rest since. Henry Watson Meets Instant Death. AVhile at work in the Bern ice coal mines Saturday morning at about 10:40 H.E.Watson's life was instant ly crushed out of him by the roof of the chamber falling upon him. His helper, Michael (}uinn, who was close to him, was more fortunate and escaped with injuries which he will recover from. Mr. Watson was about l'» years of age and well known in this coi nty. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn bis loss. Thirty Years in Olltce. But Columbia Democrats have not yet had enough of Krickbaum. The result of the Democratic primaries held in Columbia county on Satur day has caused many politicians of that faith to wear a disgruntled ex pression. That wing of the party which is opposed to Win. Krickbaum resorted to every method which their ingenuity could suggest to de feat him for County Commissioner, but in spite of their efforts the "Old Man"ran ahead in nearly every dis trict. Kditor Krickbaum has been in public office for the past thirty years, and notwithstanding the fact that his candidacy has always met with resentment by the opposing wing, he has never been defeated. Twenty-live Per Cent liaise in Wages. Detroit, June 11. The tinal con ference between the representatives of iron and steel manufacturers and the Iron and Steel Wage Committee was completed last night. The net result is a general raise of twenty live per cent, for some 10,000 men lemplovcd in I be iron and steel indus- I tries. Bummer -Normal School. The new Summer Normal School I circular will be ready for distribution j next week. Supt. Meylcrt is busy I arranging the program. Among the ' instructors are Dr. A. T. Smith, the i new principal of the Mansfield Nor mal School, Dr. Perrine of Biickuell I'niversity, ex-superintendent M.K. Black,and Dr. C. It. Albert of the Bloomshnrg Normal School. The session opens July In, and promises j to be very successful. $500.00 More in PrizeH. Another great offer which is open ito all boys and girls. The great suc cess of the tirst series of prize pict ures has caused the publishers of the great Philadelphia "Sunday Press" to announce another competion in ! which prizes worth $.">oo.oo" will be given to the successful hoys and girls. There are over Kin prizes, and any boy or girl can compete. The con test will begin next Sunday. June is. Everybody should get the 4'Sun day Press" of that date. Commencement at Duihore. The graduating exercises of the Dushore High School were held in Garey's Hall last Tnursda.v evening ! and were attended by u crowded house. The hall was tastefully dec orated for the occasion. The stage was made attractive by beautiful floral decorations and the class mot to, "This ends our first lesson," was handsomely worked in a floral design and placed above the stage. The class of '99 consisted of the following young ladies and gentle men: Hattie Scouten, Marcella Far reil, Walter Hunsinger, Florence Whalen, Emma Whitebread, Harry Carpenter. Their orations and es says were well rendered and showed careful preparation. The diplomas were presented by C. T. Lawrence, Esq., president of the board, who warmly congratulated the class up on their successful completion of the course of study. Following the exercises a banquet was held at the Obert House which was largely attended by the friends of the graduating class. Sbunk. Mr. A. 10. Campbell, spent part of last week in Williamsport. Mrs. Ora Kilmer has u new organ. Mr.and .Mrs. J. 11. Campbell visit ed friends in New Albany last week. Dana W. Battin made a flying trip to Dushoroon his wheel last Tuesday. C. C. Makilister left for his work on Monday, success to him. Mr. Allen of Canton' was stopping with \V. E. Parter last. Mrs. Biddle and daughter Esther, visited friends in Canton over Sun day. A social dance was given on Wed nesday nt the home of Mr. Bowers of Elk land, iu honor of the marriage of his daughter Hose to Mr. William I'arter. Mrs. Kiddle visited at the home of Mrs. Addie Battenon Friday. Mrs. Fdwin Fanning passed peace fuly away at the home of her daught er Mrs. Martha Letts, June 2nd,aged 7i» years. Deceased had been an in valid for some time and was calmly waiting for the Masters call. Mrs. Arthur Drickenson is so far recovered from her dangerous illness to be able to visit her mother on Sunday. During the storm that passed here on Monday,ten head of cattle belong ing to a party in Williamsport and being in charge of Zack Kilmer,were killed by lightning while standing under a tree that was struck. Sonestown. Miss Ida Anderson is recovering from an attack of diphtheria. Halph Magargle and diet. Steek, have gone to West Vcrginia. Mrs. Lee Ciavitt is visiting at the home of her brother- in- law J. W. Buck. Christopher Swank is the guest of his son ex-sheriff Swank, our popular landlord. Walter Lorah,a student at (ianoga Institute, visited his parents at this place over Sunday. Miss Lela Buck spent Saturday at Strawbridge, with her grandmother. Childrens' Day in M. K. church will be held next Sunday evening. FOK SAI.K: —A first class organ. Wil lie sold cheap. Inquire at this office. WHII; lo l.iitei'.Ala .lor M hfvlfr. .1 t>i>l in. Mo., June 12. The cil.v of Joplin ami the ex-Confederates of South Missouri have joiued in :iu in vitation to 4 !t j ii. Joe Wheeler to visit Joplin anil oilier cities of the sine-min injr district. As a guest of Joplin lien. Wheeler will lie allowed to tlx I lie lime of his visil and will gel a rousing re ception if lie accepts the invitation. I a|*t HIII II LI RV MPIKIN llnntl. Washington. June 12.—A cable de spatch was received at the Navy De partment from ('apt. Barker, in com mand of the naval forces at Manila, announcing the sudden death of ('apt. Henry Nichols, the commander of the monitor Manadnock. from sunstroke. 4■ Irl >« Vincennea. I nil.. June 12. As Miss I.i///.ie Kluck was returning home alone she met a .voting man. who grabbed her purse and started to run. She gave chase, caught him. recovered her JlOC ketbook and theu gave him a sound thrashing. He begged for m»rcy. lln nk iif Unci mul (ialil. London. June 12.—1t Is understood the lSanlt of Knglttiid lias bought $2.- .'■oo.ooo iu American eagles t« str< •ugth en its reserve, to which end most of the gold now on its way will be de voted. < Sltlp Hooker Orion. Washington, June 12. —(Jen. Oreel.v lias received a despatch from .Major Maxticld announcing the arrival of the cable ship Hooker at Ceylon, with all mi Mard In good health. National Treasury *lntem#nt. Washington, June 12. —The Treasury statement shows: Available balance. it2Tl.Sfit.4ft2: gold reserve. $233,116,- 11S. AUDITOR'S NOTICK.—The undersigned and " auditor ap|a>inted by the Court of Common Fleas of Sullivan county to make report, and to dispose of the exceptions tiled to the return of the Sheriff of the mile, and distribution of the fund realized by sale of the property ol William, Sarah and M. W. Keener, at the suit of Edward Engle inonaud F. H. Behr, Kxr's., of C. W. Engleman, deed., tothe use of Lillie Moser, will attend to the duties of his appointment at the Court Mouse (In the court room) in Lainrte, Pa., on Friday the 30th day of June next at » o'clock a. m., wheh aud where all parties Interested are requetted to present their claims before the undersigned, or be forever debarred from coming in on said fund. \VM. P. SHOEMAKER,Auditor. May 31st 18W. Administratrix Notice. Estate of Clinton E. Idiwrenoe, late of Colley township, Sullivan county, deceased. Letters of Administration upon the alxive nam ed estate having been granted to the undersigned all persons having claims against the same will present them for payment, duly authenticated; all those indebted thereto will please make im mediate payment to MARY M. LAWRENCE, Admix. Lopez, Pa., March 27,1899. gHEBIFF'B BALE—]iy virtue ol sun dry writs of Fieri Facias issued out of tlie Court of Common Pleas ol Sullivan county, and tome directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House, in Laporte, Pa., on FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899, at tea o'clock a. in., (lie followiug describ ed property, viz: Ijot No. 1. All that certain lot piece or parcel of land lying and bein«t in the Township of Colley, County of Sullivan and State of Penna., and bounded and deacribed as follows: Beginning at a corner in the road leading from liushore to the I.ee Set tlement, thence by said road, south 48 de grees east, 11J perehes to a corner in said road; thence by lauds of John Obert, north 47 degrees easi, 14 perches to a cor ner; thence north 55} degrees cast, 14 per ches; thence north 751 degree.-*, nine aud two tenth perches to a corner in the road leading to Colley; thence by the said road north 4 degrees east, 21 porches to a cor ner by said road; thence by lands known as the Francis Obert place, south de gree." east, 22 perches to a corner; thence south 4J degrees west, 100 perches to cor ner on line of land of the estate ol Peter Parr; thence by the same,north 85ij° we® 39 perches lo a birch corner; thence south 4} degrees west 24 perches to a corner; thence south stiJ degrees east 31 perches to a corner; thence south 33} degrees west, 35 perches to a corner in north line ol "Joseph Tatein" warrant; thence by said line, north 56} degrees west, 102 perches to a post corner; thence by lands of John Obert, north 4{ degrees east, 40 perches to a post and stone corner; thence south, 56} degrees east 4f> perches to a stone cor ner; thence south, 85i} degrees east, 8 per ches; and thence north 11} degrees east 121 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 84 acres ami 20 perches of land, be the same more or less, and being all improved and under a good state ot cultivation, well watered, ami having thereon erected a .large frame dwelling house, lvalue barn aud all other necesnarv outhuildings, with large apple orchard, and other Iruit Irees growing thereon. Lot Xo. Also another lot. pieceor parcel ol land situated in the Township, t'ouutv and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows : Beginning at a stone corner in the road; thence south 87 degrees east, llti perches to a post and stone corner; thence by other lands of which this is a part, south de grees west SO perches to an old beech stump corner; thence on the warrant line of the "Thomas Sparhawk, north 87 de grees west, 118 perches to a post corner in the aforesaid road: thence by said road, and en line of lauds lately deeded to (Jot leib Kinneman, north 7 degrees east, 08 perches to a corner in said road; and thence north 5 degrees west 12 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 57 acres strict measure, be the same more or less, and being all improved and under a good state of cultivation, well watered, good Irame house, large frame barn, and other buildings, with a line orchard grow ing thereon. Lot No. Also another lot ol laud in said Towu ship, bounded and described as lollows: Beginning at a post corner in the road known as the "Colley Hoad,'' thence by the said road south 4 degrees west 21 per t-lies to a corner in the road; thence bv lands conveyed to Henry Obert, south T.">} degrees west nine and two-tenth per ches; thence south 55} degrees west 14 perches; thence south 47 degrees west 14 perches to a corner in the road leading from I inshore to Lee Settlement; thence by said road, north 48 degrees west, eleven and eight-tenths perches lo a corner in said road; thence continuing bv said Henry Obert lot, south 11} degrees west, 121 perches to a stone corner: thence north 85; degrees west, 40 perches to a )>ost; thence by other lands of John Obert,north 4 [ dearees east, 137 perches to a corner; tlienc* south, 853 degrees east, 90 jierches to the place ol beginniug. Containing 40} acres more or less, and being all improv ed and under a good state of cultivation, well watered, with fruit trees ol all kinds, and large frame house ami frame barn, ami other buildings thereon. Lot .\'n. J,. Also another lot in said Township, bounded as follows: Beginning at a cor ner in the road on the line of lands ot John Obert; thence by the same and lands ofMathias Obert, south 4 degrees west, 170 perches to a post ami stone corner on the "Joseph Tatem' - warrant line: thence by the said line, north "<7 degrees west, 80 perches to a corner on Pigeon Creek;thence up said Creek, north 40 degrees east, 20 perches; north 19 degrees east, 98 perches: north 4 degrees east 24 perches: north 9 degrees west, 21 perches; and north 28 degrees east, 7 perches to the center ot the bridge across said creek on the road leading to the Lee Settlement; thence by said road, south 42 degrees calt, 37 per ches; and south 71 decrees east, U) per dies to the place of beginning: Contain ing 50 acres more or less, aud being part ly improved, and the balance woodland. Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the properly of John Obert at the suit ot Lewis A Yose, and others. 11. W. OSLER, Sheriff. NVai.sh 3t Ckonin, Attys. •Slieritt'soffice, Laporte Pa..June 5, 1899. FCH BALK. House and lot on Main street, in Ija porte. This is one of the finest residences at the county scat of Sul livan county. Address, A. E. Tkipi', Laporte, Pa. Our Big Spring Stock CLOTHING, LADIES' and GENTS' SHOES, Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists and Gents' Furnishing Goods, IS NOW READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION. We have carefully gone through all the different Hues of the leading manufacturers of reliable clothing aud have select ed. what in our judgment, WJM ltest in each line. Every dollars worth was bought on a cash basis, taking ad vantage of every discount that is possible for any house to get. We know of no one, no matter who or where located, has 1 Kinglit the same class of goods cheaper, and we are equally pos itive that no one can, or will, sell them to you any lower. SHOES! SHOES Our stock of shoes this season is larger than ever, with bet ter accomodation. We bought all our shoes for spring aud sum mer direct from Boston and in very large quantities. 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 aud you will be cop' inced that you can buy merchan dise at our store 40 perce' cheaper than any other place. Come and see the plain facts jur large store with small prices. Good attendants aud always glad to show you goods and prices. I-.-L rj/\« The Reliable Dealer in Clothing JaCOD rCI Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE, PA. r»trinfipll Th© MERCHANT FOlt THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS will sell my stock ot Winter goods a greatly reduced prices to make room for my pring and Summer stock. Would Rather Get Cost out of Them Than Summer Them Over. It consists of Men's, Youths' and Children's Suits and t tvercoats. Horse and lied blankets. Men's, llov's and Children's Caps. Lutnberiueu's ,-ocks, fell Loots aud overs. Outing and lumberman'.- flannels and all other goods too numerous to mention. Call and examine; why take your money out of town when you can buy cheaper at home. RKMKMHKH ! that I handle wiard plows and rakes, steel land rollers, wheel barrows, and Bowker's Fertilizers. Prices are right on all gooda. Highest Market Price Paid for Butter and Eggs. Don't Wait a Minute! The Grandest Opportunity to Save Money ON MEN'S BOYS r*l 2 and CHILDREN'S dOTning. A positive clearing sale of well made, substantial, servise-giving Clothing. The kind that I can fully guarantee. All togo for it« clearing sale. Cost pushed aside. Prices 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 loss than you would think of offering for them. Underwear and Gents furnishings all 111,1st go. J- W CAROLL. 112& c * rron DDSHORE, P LAPORTE Clothing Store. Our Store Improved! room and have received our stock of SPfcJNS SUOTKJACS SHOES OF ALL'STYLES Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. I am prepared now lo show you a line in every department in the st6re. larger tliau ! Laporte ever had in its history, aud we are able to offer you goods Cheaper Than You Ever Heard of Before. i WK WILL PAY CAR FARE one way it' you purchase $5,00 worth oi'goo<i«. We )>ay both ways it'a #IO.OO purchase is made. Take the advantage, this i* the best chance you will ever have lor a tree trip. .JOE COOPER, The Clothier.
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