Republican News Item. THURSDAY, .lt'LY 13, 1891). not abound to any'great extent J # in Sullivan County. J £ So that there # + is But Little $ t Scepticism J abvut the Value of J bc lftews i ITtem { # As u Profitable # * J JHfcvettisuuj < j flbebium. J #Rcad it, Your neighbor docs.£ Don't borrow. J| County Seat Indices. AND C.LANCES AT THE TIMES. \V. J. Lawrence laid business in Willeunisport oil Friday. -Horn, to Mr and Mrs. ('lists. Column, on July oth, st son. l)ist. Atty. A. .). Bradley lists placed st telephone in liis office. A.L.Dyer, of Lope/. had transactions in town on Friday. John \V. 15in k, of Sonestown, was st caller sit this office on Tuesday. Mrs. Rose Williams of Canton, spent the fourth with Mrs. T. J. Keeler. —Atty Iteeder, of Muney spent st few hours with his brother Milton, mi Friday. Hon. T. J. Ingham transacted legal business in Williamsport on Wednesdas. .Master Raymond Hoy, of Mun ey, is the guest of Tims. W. Healien for st few weeks. ('has. Warren of Sliunk, inside thisofliee st call one day Istst week, while in town. —Wm. Fraley, who is employed in Johnsonbury, spent st part of lust week with his family sit thi - place. Miss Mollie Keeler of New York is spending a vacation with Mr. stntl .Mrs. T. J. Keeler at this place. A. E. Camppell who hustles the mercantile business at Sliunk,was st county seat business mail on Friday last. -The Liiporte Normal School opened on Monday with si good sit teiulance on lisind to answer to the roll call. Sheriff Osier is on his farm in Flklaud Twp.this week making liny. Ilite never looses any time when the still shines. Frank Magargle of MuncyVal ly, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. I'.F. Magargle of Soncstown, were in town on Tuesday. Prof. L.L. Ford and family, of Philadelphia, arrived here last week uud are now occupying their beaut i ful summer home overlooking the lake. —Married—at the residence of Kobt. Storinont,Justice of the Peace, on July Itli lH!)"i, William Potter of Mildml, to Marv llerger of Cherry township. The Sheritl sale of the Obert es tate lately advertised, lists been ad journed, to take place sit I o'clock p. m., Saturday, July 2H, sit Hotel Carroll, Dushore l'a. A. T. Armstrong of Sonestown, was in town one day last week on bis way to Celestia, where bis sawmill is in operation manufacturing lumber for his many customers. —The popular undertakers suidcm balniers, Wright and llaiglit, of Forksville, bad chstrge of the two funerals at this place on Wednesday of last week. F.verything went off perfectly in detail and in systanisitic order. IS. F. Crossley of Dushore wsis in town oil business Monday. "Pen" celebrated the Fourth as sin amateur rain maker, lie spent the day send ing off "black lakcl" sky-rockets, breaking holes in the sky ami shoot ing lire-crackers of the nerve shatter ing order, and in consequence of all this is now carrying one arm in si sling, obliging him (o bold bills in his teeth vhile counting out cash at the bank. —The popular undertakers of Forksville, Wright & llaiglit, have opened a branch office sit this place occupying the building adjoining the wagonshop. 31r.1t. A. Conklin of this place is in charge and will act as manager. Observe their new adv. next week. —The fourth was unusualy quiet at this place owing to the sail and strange circumstance of having the remains of two deceased men await ing the passing of the holiday for intermeut, and friends making prep aration to participate in the last sail rites. —Late arrivals sit the Mountain House are, Mr.and Mrs. DeCou, Miss 1 let 'ou,of Trenton N.J.; J. M. Saund ers,of Pliila. S.M. Pinekney, Phila. W.J. Pierson and wife, W. F. Hum phrey, ofTowandajMrs. F. It. Par rows,of Phila. -Hon. F. P. Ingham and family of Philadelphia, and guests of Judge unci Mrs. Thos. J. Ingham sit this place. Kllery will spend several weeks in the mountains to regain health stud strength sifter his long period of illness. Mary K. Follmer, a guest sit the La | >ort c I lot el at the time of the lire left st gold watch under her pillow when leaving her room. The room having been cleared of its contents later, she is in hopes of recovering the watch if found. Number of watch is l liuiii. Leave word sit thisofliee, if found. Win. Lobe, who conducts Mrs. Lauer's store, lists proved himself an up-to-date hustler. The burning of the building did not effect bis deal ings in the least. He was waitiug upon regular customers on the back street before the lire was over, and had the goods immediately removed to the I lecock residence, lately va cated by N.C. Maben,and continued business without stuy interruption. William is sill right. —We are informed that F. W. (iallagher will begin the erection of another hotel next week,to be locat ed on the corner. I desire to take this means of toii dering my tlisuik- and expressing sincere gratitude to sill those who so kindly assisted my family and my self during the recent illness stud death of my husband, 11. T. Downs, and for the beautiful tloral offerings contributed by friends, County offic ials stinl Members of the Sullivan County liar. M us. MA IST A. DOWNS. CAI'T.WII.LIAM ASTOK CiiaM.ni;, ('on- L'l'cssnKin lrom New York,is the president ol'Til ß N'I:« YorK STAN, which is away si I'orsy dollar bicycle daily, as ottered by teeir advertisement in another cohuinn. lion. Amos Cunimings.M.C ,Col.Asa bird Gardner, District Attorney of New York. e.x-Governer llogg,ol Texas.and Col.Fred. Keigl, of New York, are among the well known mimes in their Board of Directors INNiH'KNT tJI'AKKK KIDS. Two Interesting Specimens Start Out In Quest ot Adventures. The .journeviugs of these enterprising infants will he described only in the <irea| Fhiladelehiit Sunday '"l'ress." The pict ures and rhymes sire excruciatingly tun ny. In another week the whole world will lie laughing. You had better ask your newsdealer to serve you with the Philadelphia Sunday "Press" regularly. IM'I'KN KLL I'M V FItSITY, John Howard Harris, President. College leading to degrees in Arts, Philosophy smtl Sciknee, Acadmey, si preparatory school for young men and boys. Institute, a refined hostrding school lor young ladies. School of Music, with gradugting courses. For cats)logtte, snhlress the Registrar. WM. C. < IKl.'l'Z ix<; l:K, Lewisbnrg, Pa. E STATU OF 11. T. DOWN'S, dectl. Letters testamentary on the above estate having been granted to undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate sire requested to make payment,and those having claims to present the same without delay, to Mrs. MAKY A. DOWNS, Kxecutrix. A.J. HKA IH.KV, Attty. 1 .si porte, I 'a., July 10,1809. I.nliur Sm inn Mutliliifrc. An engineer declares that 50,000 peo ple now do the work, with the a|d of machinery, which needed Iti.UOO.OOO persons to do a few years ago. An Old I illvernlty. The university of K1 Ayhar, la Cairo, is the oldest in the world. It has rec ords davinft back 1000 years. \ <'unity Tomb. The tomb or Mohammed Is covered with diamonds, suptalrea and rubied, valued at £Ii.oOO.UOO. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. Telegraphic Gleanings From All Parts of the World. Mgr. I'eralta, Bishop of Panama, is dead. The cruiser Newark has left Valpar* also for Manila. .Maik Twain has gone to Sweden to take tiie Swedish cure. Lord Kitchener will inspect guns on motor carriages offered to the British army. The commercial treaty between Por tugal and the United States has gone into effect. Ex-President Cleveland Is said to be willing to accept a chair In Princeton University. Admiral Cervera's conduct at Santi ago will not be made the subject of official inquiry. Nicholas Pucala. arrested in New York for a murder In Yonkers July 3, lias been taken to that city. The assassins of Geueral Luna, the Filipino leader, have been acquitted on the ground of self-defense. The British Colonial Office lias been informed of a serious outbreak of the bubonic plague at Mauritius. Minnesota eutomolngists fear a de structive invasion of grasshoppers from their North Dakota hatcheries. I>r. Alfons Milium von Sclnvarzen stein will act as German Ambassador during ltr. von Holleiiben's summer leave. The body of Owen MoCanu, who was drowned July 4. has been picked up nt I lie foot of Twenty-fourth street. South Brooklyn, N. Y. The arm of Ell Forbes, of F.ast lirooktield. Mass., paralyzed for tliir teeii years, has been cured by a stroke of lightning. The Berlin police have confiscated three Zola novels. Ex-State Senator Wllliaiu C. Daly, of Chatham. X. Y„ is dead. Charter Frohmau has paid $7."»,000 lor the dramatic rights of Hal' Caine's unlinlsed novel. Superintendent Edwin Mills ami two miners were killed in a mine explosion at l'ort Oram. X..1. William Keaton. the wife murderer, hanged himself with his suspenders in a Philadelphia prison. Mrs. May Wright Sewall has been elected president of the Women's In terna t ioua 1 Congress. The steamer Hubert Kerr has left Dawson for St. Michael's, with S:!.IMK).- INNI in gold dust on board. Two trains passed over the body of Mrs. Kiiima Kepple on the Lacka wanna Railroad, near Oswego. The body of l.evcnt Hartwick. killed by a baseball blow July 4. has been found near Sioux Kails. S. D. A passenger train on the Burlington road was wreeked near Wahlron. Mo., several persons being severely injured. The report of a deadlock ill the ne gotiations over tiie Alaskan boundary was continued by the British Foreign Oflice in London. Mrs. I>ii'kins. wife of Oapt. Dickins. 1". S. X., was burned to death in a tire and explosion in tier residence in Washington. Comptroller Morgan's charges re garding the management of the State reformatories will probably be brought to Gov. Boosevelt's official notice. The Christian Endeavor trustees at Detroit discussed a plan for charter ing steamships to take the American delegates to the London convention in I!HHI. XO definite conclusion in the matter was reached. Two more cases of yellow fever have been reported in Havana. Secretary Alger's order for the en listing of ten regiments of volunteers togo to the Philippines has been made public. A conference of referees charged with the administration of the bank ruptcy act has been called to meet iu Chicago July President McKinley told a delegation of Southern Congressmen lhat he In tended to seud Cell. Wheeler to the Philippines at an early day. Oen. Henderson who will be the next Speaker, had a conference with Presi dent McKinley in Washington. The latter told the Gcueral there wu no likelihood of an extra session. The acting Comptroller of the Treas ury has decided that Kear-Adinlral Sampson is not entitled to the_pay of that grade from August 10, 18WM. when he was commissioned by the Presi dent. to March 4 last. liobert Bonner, the philanthropist, publisher and horse owner, died at his home. No. S West. Fifty-sixth street. New York. The immediate cause of his death was a general breaking down of the system. Washington. July 9.—Official and un ntllclnl Washington alike are shocked by the tragic death from an explosion of gasoline In her home just west of the ltritish Kmbassy of Mrs. Mar guerite Dickins. one of the best known women in social, literary and charit able circles iu Washington.and wife of Captain Francis W. Dickins. first assistant iu the Bureau of .Navigation. I'hi' accident had many distressing features and came as a fearful blow to Captain Dickins. who was suddenly summoned home from the Navy De partment to find his wife dead and the upper part of his house a wreck. Bintfhinntou, X. Y.. July 9.—Nelson Simpson, a fanner In Wayne county, l'a., is regretting the hospitality he weeks a wrtl-dressed man of clerical appearance drove to his farm in a buggy at sunset and asked permission to stay all night. He gave a favora ble impression, and a room was given him. Before the family retired n man and woman stopped, iuquirlug the way to the nearest minister, as they wished to get married. The cler gyman volunteered his service* and a marriage certificate was filled out which Simpson signed as a witness. Last week a promissory note signed by the fanner turned np for payment. .Newark, July 9.—A telephone mes sage from Dover. X. .T., reports that a mine explosion occurred at Port OAu In which Superintendent Edwin Mills and two miners. William Murtha and Fred. Shltfner,, were killed. CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, Pa., At clos*of business, April 6,1855. RESOURCES: Loaus and Discounts J128.849 60 l'i S. Bonds to Secure Circulation 12,50000 Premium on United States Bonds 1,0(EQ0 Stock Securities 15,450 00 Furniture 1.200 00 Due from Banks Approved reserve Agt 1a.',132 37 Redemption Fund 0, S. Treasurer 082 6O Specie and Legal 'iVudt-r Notes 14,631 Us t 275,003 !M LIABILITIES. Capital * 50,00000 Surplu saud Undivided Profits 14,03133 Circulation 11,250 00 Dividens Unpaid 1500 00 Deposits 198,782 « 112 275,563 !M State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: I, M. D. Swarts, 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. SWARTS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this stb dav of July 1899. JOHN H. CRONIN, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: ALPHONSU9 WALSH, ) P. CONNOR, [-Directors lISHER.WELLRS. j A *40.00 Bicycle Given Away Daily. The publishers of THE NEW York STAR the handsomely illustrated Sunday news paper, are giving a HIGH GRADE BICYCLE each day lor the largest list ot words made by useingthe letters contained in "T-H-E N-E-W Y-O-R-K S-T-A-H" 110 more times iu any one word than it is found in The New York Star. Webaters Dictionary to be considered as authority. Two GOOD WATCHES, first class time keep ers, will be given daily for second and third best lists,and many other valuable re wards, including Dinner Sets .Tea Sets, China, Sterling Silverware,etc.,etc.,in order of merit. This educational contest is be ing given to advertise and introduce this successful weekly into new homes, ami all prizes will be awarded promptly without j partiality. Twelve 2 cent stamps must be j enclosed for thirteen weeks trial subscrip j lion with full particulars and list ot over .lot) valuable rewards. Contest opens au.l awards commence Monday June 26th and closes Monday August 215t,1899. Your list can reach us any day between iliese dates, and will neceive the award to which it may be entitled for that day, and your name will be printed in the following issue of THE NEW YORK STAR. Only one list can be entered by the same person. Prizes are on exliibitation at THE STAR'S j business offices. Persons securing bicyc les may have choice of Ladies , Gentle mens',or Juveniles' lß99 model, color or size desired. I'all or address Dept. "K THB NEW YORK STAR, 230 W ,39th Street New York City. gHEBIFF'S SALE — By virtue ot a writs of Levira Facias issued outcf the Court of Common l'leas ol Sullivan county, and to me directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House, in Laporte, Pa., on THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1899. at II o'clock a. m., the following describ ed property, viz: All that certain lot piece or parcel ot land lying and being in the Township of Fox, County ol Sullivan aud State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: viz: Beginning at a post on corner iu center of public road nearly opposite the west end of Saphrona Porters hous'e between there and the end of a stone wall opposite on the other side of public road thence north sixtv-thee perches to a stone heap; thence east (now) by lands of Klleit Port»r twenty-nine and one-half rods to a stake and stones; thence south to the public road; thence south sixty-seven degrees west to the place of beginning. Contain ing nine and three fourth acres ot land be the same more or less. Having erect ed thereon a framed dwelling house, a trained barn and other outbuildings; well watered with a good orchard of fruit trees thereon. Seized, taken into execution and to lie sold as the property of M. T. Shattuck at the suit of J. H. Campbell X Son. 11. W. OSLKR, Sheriff. A. J. KRADI.nr, Atty. Sheriffs office, Laporte Pa., July 7. 1899. Sheriffs Sale. Bv \irtue of a writ of Fieri Facias issu ed out of the court of Common Pleas of Sullivan county, and to me directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in I.aporte, l'a.. on At ten o'clock a. 111., the following de scribed property, viz: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10. 1899. All that certain lot piece or parcel of land lying and being in the Township of Forks, County of Sullivan, and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: —Beginning at the west corner of a lot conveyed to Hiram Long, thence along his liue, South 58 degrees east, 142 perches to a corner on the line of Patrick Taylor's land; thence aloug land of M. Meylert, south 3H degrees west, 94 per ches to east corner of John Devanuey's land (uow Michael Lavell's) thence along his liue and line of George Jordau's land, west 59 degrees west, 141J perches to line of formerly Anthony Brody s, now James Jordan's land, thence along his line,north ::i degrees east 94 perches to the place ot beginning; containiu 91 acres and 104 perches of land, strict measure, be the same more or less, and having erected thereon a large frame dwelling house, a large frame bank barn, and all the nec essary outbuildings, nearly all cleared, well watered,with large apple orchard and other fruit trees growing thereon, aud the land under au excellent state ol cultiva tion. Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the property of James Lavelle, and Thomas anil Lawrence liavelle. Terre Tenants at the suit of Laura B. Waddell. Administratriz. H. W. OSLEIt, Sheriff. Walsh, Aitv. Sheriff'" office,Laporte,Pa., June 27.1899. Removed! to my nesv store in the GAREY BLOK where 1 will be pleased to meet all of my old pat rons and many new ones. We fit the young and old of all nationalities and color with Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Fine Assortment at Popular Prices. C-AXjIJ OiT TJS Remember , QAREY'S BLOCK, the Place, DUSHORE. DUSHORE. J. S. HARRINGTON. Campbell, Has a complete line of Sunimer Sunimer Goods Of every description. When in need of anything in General Merchandise Call on him. Every department is full of new goods and I assure you his prices are right. He is agent for the Eureka Mowers, Wiard Plows and Hakes, also Bowkers High Grade Fertilizers. 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 L/lOtlling, A positive clearing sale of well made, substantial, servise-giving Clothing. The kind that I can fully guarantee. All togo for its 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 otter. Suits at less than you would think of ottering for them. Underwear and Cents furnishings all must go. \J "\A7" CAROT iT i« B) o ook C * rr °" Duhhork, P LAPORTE Clotting Store. Our Store Improved! our stock of SPRJJV& <sk©TJilAC<u SHOES OF ALLJSTYLES Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. I am prepared now to show you a line in every department in the store, larger than LapoiV ever lia<l in its history, ami we are able to otl'er you goods Cheaper Than You Ever Heard of Before. \VK WII.L PAY ('Alt FARE one way if you purchase $5,00 worth of goods. We pay l>oth ways if a #IO.OO purchase is made. Take the advantage, this i« the best chance you will ever have lor a Iree trip. JOE COOPER, The Clothier. Try The News Item Job Office Once." Fine Printing NEAT WORK ' \\ / ' 'ti'";"' 4. MODERN FACILITIES. \\ 0 ill 11 I To Please. 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