Republican News Item. THURSDAY, Jl' LY 20, 189'.>. W not abound to any'great extent J in Sullivan County, J £ So that there # £ is But Little $ Scepticism £ * about the Value of £ !««* mews J ; ITtcm | $ As a Profitable # # J jH&vcvtfsino \ flDcbium. i #Reud it, Your neighbor does. J Don't borrow. County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. -Howard Lyon spent Friday night in the county sent. Mr. John McF.ru lias moved Ids family to Fnglish Center. Mr. J. W. Flynn and family spent Tuesday in Dushore. -Miss Mabel Spencer visited with 1 Inshore friends last Friday. 1f 1 liughesville, spent a few hours in town on Satur day. Hon. M. J. Phillips was smiling on friends in the county ciipitol on Monday. Morgan Oavitt mingled with friends at Sonestown on Saturday afternoon. —Miss Edith Brunei- of Muncy, is the guest of Mrs. Anna Meylert, at this place. .las. ('. Deininger of llarrishurg, transacted business in the county seat on Saturday. —Bev. Leach and wife of Sha ii iok in are spending a lew days with friends iu this place. —.The Commercial Hotel has re ceived a fresh coat ol white paint with rod trimming. F.M. Crossley, of this place, and son Hen, of Dushore, spent Sunday with friends at Lairdsville. —Hon. Thos. J. Ingham is having the Meylert brick residence repaired and putin general good order. -Sheriff Osier, who is now en gaged in making hay on his farm in Klkland, spent Sunday with his fain * ily at this place. -Doc. Metzger of llughesville, spent several days in this vicinity trying to tempt the speckled beau ties. Miss Sarah Ueliris, who has been spending some time niith her cousin Miss Emma Hitter, has returned to her home in New Columbia. —Work of excavating has been commenced for the erection of a new hotel on the corner of Main and Muncy streets. —F. W. O'Neill of llarrishurg, formerly clerk on the Lnportc and Ilartly Hall H. P. 0., is spending a few days in town the guest of \V. 11. Hitter. —ll. 11. Ureen, the bard of the Summer School,has composed a song entitled "The Laportc Normal," which promises to out rival in popu larity "A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight." —Mrs. Anna Lewisaud Missjosie Lewis of liillsgrove, were visiting at L. H. (Jumble's, Friday last. While here, Miss Josie passed a very creditable examination for a teacher's professional certificate. —The attempt ot a passenger train to pass a freight train on the same track at Newman, Cat.,last week, a> usual, prove*l ineffective, as at Ex eter and a number passengers killed. The engineer was also killed, and why shouldent he be, if he disregar ded signals. —lt is a fact that no other article manufactured in the I'nitcd States gives such universal satisfaction as Magic Yeast. Other kinds of yeast may be good some of the time, but Magic Yeast is good all of the time and you take no chances of losing your Hour when you use Magic Yeast according to directions printed on every package. —A E. Tripp .vhile on a visit to Brooklyn, N.Y., secured a "fat" job at his trade, carpentering and w ill remain there for the summer. —W. J. Lawrence and F. W. < Jal lagiier drove to Benton on Monday to get plans for the new hotel. —Among the welcome visitors in town last Friday and Saturday, were Hon. and Mrs. Hussel Earns of Ben ton. Bussel is building a large res idence in Benton, that, when com pleted, will roh the other beautiful property owners of having the finest in town. —A Danville man threatened to lake his own life and has been sent, to jail to prevent him accomplishing the deed. When he gets in that mood again he'll probably do the act first and talk afterward—if he can. Hev. E. H. Powell, who for the past few weeks,has been in William sport, attending to the cares of his invalid wife, returned to this phice on Tuesday and will occupy his place in the Baptist pulpit on Sunday as usual. Mrs. Powell remains in the city with health slightly improv ed. We are reliably informed that the Senior Fditor of the Sullivan Jh rtt/d had a bout, and badly worst ed by one of his townsmen. John may make a record to eipial some of his Western brothers, if he tries. Pennsylvania has become a sil ver state. It's all the-'fault of that little Democratic county of Berks. Ili order to spite the Republicans it has gone anil given birth to a silver mine. This mine is a fact. It is situated about two miles north of the town of Birdshoro. Its exis tence was kept secret until the cap italists who have engaged to work the deposit had secured a fifty year lease on the property. The test shows that the ore is rich. —The fool is not dead, but his vic tim is. Joseph Burack, of Canton, Mass., tried to shoot a dog with an old gun that wouldn't go off. Then, j in fun, he tried it on Mrs. Betsey j Danovitch, and was successful, the, gun going off, and inflicting a bad i wound, from which the woman died ! on Tuesday. The lbol (what else can we call hiinjis in jail on charge of manslaughter, and by the time he jjcts through with matter he will have more sense, it is hoped. But that won't help the dead woman nor | her family, —How to build up and improve a town, is a problem that controling citizens of this town seem in wretch ed ignorance. Working against the welfare of those who own and im prove property and pay taxes for the interests of outsiders is the policy of flu* administration of this village. Keep it up and see the town improve and the taxes diminish. —ln this issue will be found the new adv. of Wright & Ilaight, who, in appreciation of the town, have opened a branch and extended their business to this place. To wish this kind of business abundant prosperity is an ungrateful wish to a communi ty, hut these gentlemen have taken hold of the business with a vim and vigor condusive of good judgment and a sure to result in success iu se curing the patronage of this com munity and neighboring sections, when such duties shall be required. This success we do wish them, as they are deserving of if by rights of worth and merit. —lt is astounding to sec the num ber of young men, small boys and girls too who are racing about tliej streets nights until long after the j time they should he at home and in | bed. There are too many fathers who, if they had a valuable dog, would look after it carefully and not let it run around at night all over town. But if he has a boy it is different, lie is turned loose at a tender age togo to ruin, and people wonder where the great army of dead beats, loafers and sots come from each decade. They are germi nated from pure seed, gathered from i our homes and sown broadcast upon j our streets. It may be your boy is 1 making a growth in that direction.; At all events the boy or girl should be given an equal show with the pup. NOTICK. —The undersigned wishes to announce to the citizens ofj Laporte and vicinity that he has; located in town photographically 1 and is prepared to do photopraphing in the latest styles of finish. All 1 work finished here and warnted to give satisfaction or no pay. All wishing to give me a trial will please call early as I will remain in town j but a short time. Samples of work can be seen at the post office or at the tent. Hespectfully, W. L.YVKU.K. SUMMER NORMAL SCHOOL. | Interesting Sessions Largely Attended by Teachers and Students. The Laporte Summer Normal School began its work July 10 and is progressing finely. Over fifty teachers and advanced students are in attendance and much interest is manifested in the work. In addition to the regular teachers Dr. C. H. Albert of tin; Bloomsburg Normal School is present this week and next to give special instruction in geogra phy and methods of teaching. Dr. Perrine of Hucknell University last week gave a very interesting and useful series of talks on composition work and American Literature, lie also delivered a very interesting lecture lecture last Thursday eve ning taking as his subject, "Whit tier, the Poet." The tire of last week was it serious drawback to the opening of the school but the students are to be commended for the excellent man ner in which they took hold of the work notwithstanding the unfavor able conditions under which they labored. Laporte Invincibles on the Tobogan. The NKWS ITEM was quite sure the Laporte H. Bs. were planning suicide when they sent for the Ber ime team, that they might add more laurels to their reuouned playing this season. It is perfectly permis sible for us to observe that those black-rock harvesters of Bernlce are "hot stuff," "the real thing," "just what the captain ordered," or any thing else that is suggestive of super lative excellence. The ball that they put up here last Friday, winning by I a score of 7 to 18, was all wool and a yard wide. All of which is pleas ant for our neighbor village to con template. Beats the Snake Trust .Kami. The treatment of goitre with live snakes on the snake farm that is be ing stocked near Rochester, by a ! syndicate might find a more suitable ; location for the raising of this product |at Korksville. On July LI, near I 1 1uckles old house, John Fleming, Perry Hentiehl, ('has. Nye suit I llar- I l is Collins while haying killed seven monsters, six of which were found under one rock and with these six, the found and killed fifty-three young snakes. Another big rattler measuring over four feet, was killed by Levy Lancaster, who, with ('has. llaight were driving on their way to Laporte Saturday. When a short distance past the fair ground the rattler crawled out into the road in front of the team and stopped as though he occupied a large portion of the earth with the incline in his favor. The team became excitable and Mr. Lancaster had to advance on the reptile that made the bold hold-up. The snake took a lighting attitude but one feld blow upon the head ended his life. Disregards the Peoples' Petition and will Not Reappoint Teacher. The teachers for the Borough schools have been partly elected and the wide cliasam of the parting ways of the directors seems hard to bridge. At a regular meeting some time past M. P. (iavitt of this place and Miss Julia < >' 1 )onovan of A mot, Tioga Co. were elected to succeed themselves for the coining term, but the contest between Miss Charlott Miller and Jessie Wrede held the directors on «n even balance for three meetings and on Tuesday evening the same deadlock darkened the horizon and the fair contestants caused tearful, but at times spirited conflicts be tween the directors, and like all other political affairs a disinterested candidate had to lie suggested. Miss (•race Lawrence was the one to re ceive the elective vote, only one of the board to say nay. After elected a committee was sent to ascertain if she would accept, but as she is re engaged to fetich tit Lopez, the ans wer awaits the disposition of the Lope/, school Ixiard. It was the general belief that Miss Miller gave excellent satisfaction. If there was any expressions of dis-] satisfaction they were certainly the least of either the other departments. The children of the primary grade, i will, if .Miss Lawrence takes the school, fall into good hands, if that iis the purpose of the directors. The I percentage of attendance and im -1 proved development should at all times be noticeable to directors in selecting teachers, if these are not realized there is something wrong, | and the right kind of "fixing" is not being done. The directors are the i fathers, the people and their wishes, another factor. ! For Sale. Twenty-live acres of hard wood timber land adjoining the lloro. of l.ii|>orte. also shop in the borough ol La porte, suitable for a wagon whop which could be easily couverted into a residence, oue double-seated spring wagon. For terms inquire of Mrs. John T. Brewster, Laporte. AUDITOR'S NOTICE.—TIit' undersigned huv *" ing been appointed Auditor to ascertain and adjust the existing liabilities between the Road. I'oor and School Districts all'acted by the erection of Kagles Mere Borough from Shrewsbury town ship, hereby give notice that he will attend to tin duties of his appointment at the Court House at Laporte 011 Monday, August 14, 1809, at » o'clock a. m., when and where all parties inter ested should apiiear. .JOHN" H. CRONIN, Auditor. Dushore, Pa. July 12th 189 H. ESTATE OF H. T7 DOWNS, DEED] Letters testamentary on the above estate having been granted to undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment,and those having claims t present the same without delay, t Mrs. MARY A. DOWNS, Executrix A.J. BKADLEY, Attty. Laporte, Pa., July 10,1899. A jt.|o.oo Bicycle Given Away Daily. The publishers of THE XKW York STAR the handsomely illustrated Sunday news paper, are giving a ITioit Giudk Bicyci.k each day lor the largest list ot words made by useingthe letters contained in "T-H-E N-E-W Y-O-R-K b-T-A-H" no more times in any one word than it is found in The New York Star. Websters Dictionary to be considered as authority. Two (ioou WATCHRS, first class time keep era,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, and all prizes will be awarded promptly without partiality. Twelve 2 cent stamps must be enclosed tor thirteen weeks trial subscrip tion with full particulars and list ot over .'{oo valuable rewards. Contest opens and awards commence Monday .1 line 20th and closes Monday August 215t,1899. Your list can reach us any day between these 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 ot THE NEW YORK STAR. Only one list can be entered by the sume person. Prizes are on exhibitation at THE STAR'S business otlices. Persons securing bicyc les may have choice of Ladies . Genlle inens'.or Juveniles'lß99 model, color or size desired. <'all or address Dept. "F. THC NEW YORK STAI:, 2l'f> W.Mtli Street New York City. gHERXFP'S BALE — By virtue ot a writs ol I'ieri Facias issued out of the t'ourt of Common Pleas of Snlli\au county, and tome directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the j Court House, in Laporte. l'a.. on THURSDAY, Al GI'ST 10, 1899. at 11 o'clock a. in., the following describ ed property, viz: All thai certain lot piece or parcel ol land lying and being in the Township of Fos, < 'ountv ol Sullivan and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: viz: beginning at a post on corner in center of public road nearly opjosite the west end of Saphrona Porters hous'c between there and the end of a stone wall opposite on the other side of public road thence north sixty-thee perches to a stone heap: thence east (now)by lands of Ellen 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 ol land be the same more or less. Having erect ed thereon a framed dwelling house, u trained barn and other outbuildings; well I watered with a good orchard of fruit trees thereon. Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the property of M. T. Shattuck at the suit of J. 11. Campbell A Son. 11. W. OSLO. SheritV. A. J. lIKAiif.KV, Atty. Sheritl's ofliee, Laporte Pa., July 7, 1.599. Sheriffs Hale. By virtue ot a writ of Fieri Facias issu ed out of the court of Common Pleas of Sullivan county, and to lite directed and delivered, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in La|>orte, l'a., on At ten o'clock a. ill., thc 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 Hiraui Long, thence along his liue, South 58 degrees east. 142 perches to a corner on the line of Patrick Taylor's land: thence along land of M. Mevlert. south .'ill degrees west, 94 per ches to east corner of John Devaniiev's land (now Michael Lavcll's) thence along bis line and line of George Jordan's hand. I west .VJ degrees west. 141 A perches to line j of formerly Anthony Brody's. now James | Jordan's laud, thence along his line.north .11 degrees east '.>4 perches to the place ol : beginning: contniniu VI acres and KM perches of land, strict measure, be the I same more or less, and having erected j thereon a large frame dwelling house, a large frame bank barn, and all the nee essary outbuildings, nearly all cleared, i well watered,with large apple orchard and j other fruit trees growing thereon, and the land under an excellent state of cultiva ; i tion. Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as the property of James Lavelle, and Thomas and Lawrence Lavelle. 'l'erre Tenants at the suit of Laura B. Waddell, Administratrix. 11. W. OSLEIi. Sheriff. Walsh, Atty. Sheriff's ottlce,Laporte.l'a., June 27,1899. Campbell, THE MERCHANT. Has a complete line of Summer 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 Rakes, 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 —*v. and CHILDREN'S ClOtnlllg. A positive clearing sale or well made, substantial, service-giving Clothing. The kind that I can fully guarantee. All togo for it® clearing sale. Cost pushed aside. Prices cut to make immediate stile. 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. Underwear and (ients furnishings all must go. ■ J" W CAROLL Blo'ck. 1 Hrr °" DIISHOHE, I' LAPORTE Clothing Store. Our Store Improved! j our stock of sntj.vs sh SHOES OF ALL* STYLES Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. I am prepaid now lo -how you a lino in every department in thestore, larger than Laporte ever lmil in its history, and we are ahle to offer "von goods* Cheaper Than You Ever Heard of Before. \\ I'. WILL PAY CAIt FARE one way if von purchase $5.00 worth of goods. AN e pay hotli ways if a SIO.OO purchase is made. Take the advantage, this is the Lest chance you will ever have lor a live trip. JOE COOPER, The Clothier. Try The News Item Job Office Once. Kine Printing NEAT WORK \\T , MODERN FACILITIES. VV 6 I fl H t To Please. THE REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. IS THE PAPER FOR THE FAMILY. Republican in Principle ! S S Independent in Thought * * Indomitable in Action. Wright & Haight, Furniture * . , L t > • fcf naertaltiMg, two . m ± • ALWAYS My BRANCH CONNECTION AT LAPOH/TE, NKXT DOOR TO WAtiON SHOP. R. A. OONKLIN, Mgr. Everything New and Seasonable. FORKSVII I F PA Prices Invariably Lower. Try us. i wiiiwiilll, in.
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