Republican News Item. THURSDAY, N0V.23, 1899. County Seat Indices. and glances at the times. J Ignorance is the mother of j t scepticism. Ignorance does J # not aboundto any great extent V 112 in Sullivan County, J £ So that there # £ is But Little $ ; J Scepticism £ J about the Value of j| \Zhc IRe\V5 \ \ ITtem \ 2 As a Profitable 112 ♦ t JBbvevttsino * flDebium. J ; , $, #Read it, Your neighbor does.# 112 \ i # Subscribe, Don't borrow, 112 ■4 —Atty. F. H. I was a vis itor to Philadelphia last week. —Howard Kitchen, of Ilughesviil took dinner in town on Monday. —Phil. Peterman of Xordmont, liad business in town on Monday. —Wm. Moran, of Muncy \'alley, was noticed in town on Monday. —Hon. Clinton Lloyd, of Muncy, was in the county seat on * Monday. —Miss Sailie Keinery spent .Sun day with friends at Picture Hocks. —E. V. Ingham of Eagle Mere, | was a business man in town on Mon day. fg Joe Cooper, the clothier, was calling on Ilughesville friends Sun day. —Atty. Win. P. Shoemaker was transacting business in Hughesville on Monday. —Mrs. F. M. Crosslcy spent Sun day with her daughter, Mrs. Victor Hugo, of Dushore. —Merchant McFarlane of the sec ond ward, transacted business in Williamsport on Friday. J. Harry Spencer, of Williamsport spent Sunday with his mother and sisters in this place. —Herman Yeager was down to Williamsport on Saturday commenc ing a term of lessons on the piano under the direction of itosco llufl', Williamsport's leading instructor. Lawyer* Walsh of Dushore, and Haines of Williamsport, registered at the Laporte Hotel on Tuesday. —Services in M. E. Church for next Sunday as follows: S. S. 10 a. in. Preaching at II a. m. Ephworth League at (!:.'s<». —E. W. Huffmaster and Huy Yonkin of Cherry Twp. killed a large deer on Wednesday of last week, in the woods down the 'Sock. —l)r. Voorhees of Instanter, was a brief caller on friends in town on Monday. It is rumored that the Dr. contemplates locating at Soncs town in the spring. —Dr. Wackenhuth has purchased a residence and the practice of Dr. Page at Picture Hocks, where lie is now practicing liis profession. Dr. Page will move to Philadelphia and study for an eye specialist. Lee 'r'avitt of Laporte Twp. is the champion squash raiser, lie pre sented our landlord, F. W. (iallag her with one of his small ones, measuring in circumference I feet inches one way and 5 feet 4 in. another way, and weighs c>7 lbs. ( has. H. Lauer, the popular and energetic Dushore furniture dealer, of the firm of Holconibe A- Lauer, hied himself away one day last week, and by way, made his appear ance in this place, where he secured an order from F. W. Hallagher to furbish his large new house; also new furniture for J. IT. Hansel who recently burned out of home, and various other small orders here and there. This new firm that is rapid ly pushing its way in the lead is offering some rare bargains in their lir.Jj and seem to be able to side-track city dealers on bids for large orders like the one "landed" at the Laporte Hotel. When in Dushore drop in and see this enterprising firm's en larged stock and you will be surpris ed at the great variety and low prices atwhich they are selling. Aocldently Shot by Hi* Brother. I The shooting of Levi Foust which oecured in the woods along the L< yal Sock, a few miles from this place, on Saturday, adds another gunning ac cident to the long list of victims who have either lost their lives or become crippled for life in tin l woods of Sullivan county. As Mr. Foust and his brother, Aaron, were making their way through thick underbrush, but a few feet apart, Aaron's gun was in some manner accideutly discharged, the ball entering Mr. Foust's hip, taking an upward course and lodg ing in vital parts of the abdomen. The wounded man was accisted to the camp at Heeder's mill where a doctor was summoned, and on ex amination found it advisable to have the patient removed to Williamsport j Hospital, where he was taken on the afternoon train, and died on Sunday morning after the ball had been re moved from its lodging. Foust was a resident of Penn twp., Lycoming county anil a laborer on Lyon's saw mill. He leave a wife and nine children. Scarcely a year passes without some of these accidents happening, generally by being shot at by some fellow huntsman who either do not see them at all, or mistake them for game. It seems to be the policy of some hunters, "if you see a pair ot eyes, shoot," and generally when the eyes are those of a human being, I the hunter's aim is then fatally ac curate. Accidental discharge of Hire arms is very frequently told in news papei-s. These casulties are bound to happen and there is little or no use in warning them, or moralizing over them. "Familiarity breeds contempt," and so we find those who handle guns the most are the one# who have fallen to the traditional carelessness in carrying and using their deadlp weapons. So serious have these matters become, that when men go hunting, it becomes a question whether they will kill some body, or themselves be killed. Hut they must hunt, kill or no kill. In scanning the official vote at the I late election we observe some facts which may be well for our ltepubli- I can friends to note and remember. On the State ticket Creasy had 1159; Harnett had 1000; 15!) Dem.plurality Caldwell T(i; 2235, Total vote. On County Treasurer: liiisch had 111!); Heahr had 1091; Lusch's plur. 2S. Molyneux 55; 22(55, Total vote. There are thirty more votes on County Treasurer than on the State 1 ticket. Luscli has 10 votes less than Creasy. Ilehr, !)1 more than Harnett. On County Commissioner: (iraitly had 1120; Hrown had Haumunk 1005; Taylor had 10:15; (iraitly's vote is less than Crea sy's. Hrown's vote is '.ill less than Crea sy's. Haumunk has 02 votes more than Harnett. Taylor has :>•"> votes more than Harnett. As three out of four of the candi dates had to be elected, it will be j observed that three votes added to Haumunk's vote, and 2!) added to Taylor's vote would have elected both of our candidates for commis sioner-. In other words 29 more straight Hcpuhlicau votes would have elected our Treasurer and both j of our ('oinmissioners. Where were these votes'.' We answer, at home, j There is not in the county a single: ! district which had les- than two i Hepublicans who failed to <•■(> to the' polls and vote. There are l!l dis trict-, and two more straight llepub-1 lican votes in cash district would have made the election of our Treas-1 urer and Commissioners sure. There is a lesson in this which we trust our Hcpuhlicau friends will heed here after. People who are losing sleep over the frequently repeated suggestion that Kngland's cxperiance in India prove that a large standing army will l>e required in the Phillippincs should divide the standing army of India into the population and then see how it tits conditions in the Phil lippincs. The standing army in In dia consists of 225.000 men, of which one-third are Europeans and two thirds natives. The population of India is :100,000; that of the Phillipp incs 8,000,000. Make the calculation and you will find that at the same ratio we should have to keep in the Phillippincs 2,000 of American and l,ouo native troops. Vice-President Hobart Dead. \'ice President Hobart died at N:MO o'clock Tuesday morning, at his home in Patterson N.J. After a restless night Sunday Vice President Hobart took a lighl break fast Montlay morning, but he was less cheerful than for several days, lie went to sleep about ten o'clock and when he awoke he was refresh ed. Air. Ifobart's condition began to change for the worse late Monday afternoon and he iWame suddenly weaker and his heretofore wonder ful vitality seemed to be deserting him. Dr. William K. Newton, who has been at his bedside almost con stantly since his condition became serious two weeks ago, at once ad ministerdd strengthening medicines, j but they seemed to have no effect j on the patient, who grew steadily ! worse untill the end. A beautiful wedding was solcm ized at the home of the bride's par ants, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Speary, Wednesday evening, Nov. I, at six o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr. Brady llartlow of Ilughes ville, and Miss Maggie Speary of Xordniont. Miss Edna McCarty acted as brides-maid and Air. Harry Uubb as best man, both of llughes ville. The bride was attired in a gown of cream colored lansdown trimmed in white satin and muslin tie soie. The brides-maid wore white lawn trimmed with lace and the groom and grooms-man wore black. The ceremony was perform ed by Hev. K. H. Dunn, of Nones town, l'a., in the presence of about forty invited guests, those from a distance were as follows: Air. and Airs. Wilson Taylor, ('hamouni, .Mr. and Mrs. Henry CJlidewell, Air. and Mrs. Harry Mill, of llnghesville; Air. Win. Hartlow, (iienhope;Tlios. Heed and (iertrude Hartlaw, Muncy Valley; Dev. K. Frycklund, Jennie Potter, Laporte. After receiving congratulations an elegant supper was served. They were the recipi ents of many handsome presents. The happy couple left the next day for their home near Ilughesville where they were welcomed by many friends. A KItIK.NI>. —"Dewey did it". Oave his house away that was presented to him as a national gift. He is a man of surprises indeed, he has astonished and dis appointed his best friends, by tran ferring his gift to his wife. The feeling in Washington is so intense over the transfer of his home, that his picture was hissed at when shown on canvass in the opera house. He will never do for a presidential candidate now. Death lias again visited our j town, and on Tuesday morning bore away the infant child of Mr. and Air-. Alvin Mill. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. Muncy Valley. Dirt Craft A Brady Biggar shot the first deer of the season, and was a large live pronged buck weighing nearly 200 lbs. Birt made the good shot. Mr. Tlios. (ialhigher visited his parents over Sunday. Alisses Mable Taylor and Alice Hiddlcson returned home from a few weeks visit with the formers sistet, Mrs. ('has. ('roll, at Dushore. Mrs. Carrie Pardoe of William sport, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oanscl of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Simmons, of Sonestown, spent Sunday with the i former's parents, Air. and Mrs. Tlios. i Simmons. Itcv. J. J. Itesli is holding a ser j ies of protracted meetings at Mt. ' Vernon. M. J. Phillips and daughter Alurl, I attended the local institute at Sones j town, hist Saturday. Miss Julia Ucmsnyder returned J home from the Williamsport llos ! pital where she has been for the last seven weeks. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Stroup, another son. 1 layman llerr's new dwelliag is nearly completed, su boys get your i big saws and bells ready. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Welliver have I gone to housekeeping on what is known as Irish Mill. Mr. David Alark moved into the Temple building and Air. Jos. Doug moved in where Mr. Mark moved ! out, and Air. F,d Craft moved in I where Mr. Long moved out. Mr. Danici Miller moved into the Armstrong house near the depot and Air. Craig moved into the house vacated hy Air. Miller. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BY MAIL. We hare made preparations httJ for taking care or tlio want* ~ygr ot our two million customers who live la every portion ot the world. t - our 304 page Catalogue in KSSqZTI full of suggestions about everytUlng to Eat, Wear and Use, and offers particular bargains in: Bookcases, Bicycles, Brnss Goods, Cutunets, Candies; <'hina Closets, Cigars, C loci, a Guarcmtfd Watcltts Couches, Commodes, Desks. 89c.t0t75 00. Draperies, Fancy Chairs, Fancy Tables, Fountain Pens. SO old Pencils, Groceries, Hand kerchiefs, Jewelry. Muffler'., Lamps. Musical Instruments, Neckties, Ornaments. Pocket. Knives, Pictures, Hookers. Shoes, Silverware, Sterling Silver Novelties, Stools, Tables, Watches, etc. * Our Lithographed Catalogue shows Carpets, Rugs, Portieres, Art Squares and Lace Curtains in their real colors. Carpet* Oak or Mahogany tewed Jree, lining furnished 0itk.53.95. free, and freight prepaid. Our Made-to- Order Clothing Catalogue with samples of cloth attached offers Suits and Over- coats from $5 95 to $20.00. Ex pressage paid on clothing every- Ipj nilQl where. Ife also issue a special K Tl Catalogue of Pianos, Organs, ■■l ** <1(1 Sewing Machines and Bicycles. We will make your Christ - mas buying more satisfactory than i t has «ver been before. J. H. A Son Flour, Which Catalogue do you fu Oarrtl, 93.50. want? Address this way: JULIUS HINES & SON. BALTIMORE, BID. Dept. 909. The attension of our fanners i culled tt» the list of iustitutes to ho held in this county this winter, l>v the State Department of Agriculture assisted hy the local board of in stitute managers for the county. These meetings are in the interest of all our farmers, and open to all. The expenses of conducting them is borne hy the State. No collections are allowed or the advertising of any business. Tl\p disscutions are upon farm topics for the benefit of farmers. Arrange your business so as to at tend and take part in the exercises. All classes of citizens are welcome, and interesting programes have been prepared. The county chairman is John \V. Rogers, of Forksville, who will lie glad to send programes or informa to any one who will make the re quest. The State Speakers who will In present are: Hon. X. 15. < utehtield. Dr. Win. Frear and ('. I). Northrop. The institutes will be held at the following dates and places: forks ville, Dec. 11, and 12 tirst series l::ln. Come out to these meetings and bring your families and friends. QHERIPF'S SALE. by virtue ol a writ ol Fieri Facias issu ed out of the Court of Common Pleas ol Sullivan County, and to me directed and delivered, there will he exposed to public sale at Hotel Corroll, Dtishore Pa..on SAT I'lt DA Y. DECEMBER •>, ISW. at I o'clock p. m., the following describ ed property, \ kz: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situated in the Township of Colley. County of.Sullivan and State of Penna., described as follows : Beginning at a corner of John W. Mar tin's lot on line ol Christian Moshier's lot thence along said Moshiers land north 45'j degrees east, Ifiti and 0 10 perches to a post; thence hy the same north 4."> degrees west 25 perches to a post; thence by the said Moshier north 12 degrees cast 22 per ches'to a po-t in the public highway; thence by the said road south 7.V1 degrees east 17 perches to a post; thence by the San tee lot south 7S degrees east and 5-10 perches to a post: thence by unsold i lands south 14 degrees west 2'lo perches to 1 a |Hist corner in warrant linetfhence along j same north 78 degrees west 11 anil a-ld ! perches to a post corner of the said J. W. Martin's lot; thence by the same north .'l7 degrees west 137 perches to the place of beginning; containing one hundred and four teres and eleven perches, be the same : more or less. jteing nearly all cleared jand having thereon erected a frame ! house, frame barn and other outbuildings 1 with orchard of fruit trees thereoii. | Seized, taken into execution and to be i sold as the property of Joel F. hihhle at I the suit ot Vleorge Denning. ' 11. W. i iSLKIf. Sheriff. j THOMSON Atty. Sheriff's ollice,Laporte Pa., Nov. It. isti'.t. gIIKUIFF'S SAhK. By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias j issued out of the Court of Common Pleas 10l Sullivan County, and to me directed | and delivered, there will be exposed to | public -ale at Hotel Carroll. Onshore. Pa.. ! on SATt'KDAY. UKCKMBKB,Is9(i. Nt II o'clock, a. in., the following describ ed property, \ i/: All that lot, piece or parcel ol land in <'herrv township. Sullivan county. Pa., bounded and described as lollows: Beginning at a corner of formerly John , Land bach lot in the road, thence north I thirty-one degrees and twenty minutes I east one hundred lilty-four perches more I or less to a corner; thence south (illy-eight ! degrees and lofty minutes cast forty-one I perches to :i hemlock post corner: thence I south thirty-one degrees and twenty min- I utes west one hundred lilty-four perches | to a corner in the road and thence north j filly-eight degrees and forty minutes west j along the highway to the place ol begin | tiing; containing torty acres be the same I more or less and lining the (formerly) William Kisner homestead, and being ' nil cleared and under a good state of cul tivation with nn apple orchard and other I lruil ireej growing thereon and having | thereon raecte j i a frame house, frame barn j and other Tiutbuildings. Seized, taken into execution and to b • j sold as the property of .losiah lleintuiry and John H. Scouten at the suit of L. S. I Burch A Co. H. W. obKR, Sherifl. i THOMSON Atty. I Sheriff's Office,Laporte, Pa., Nov. 11. No-To-llac for flrij Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak ! men strong, liloecl pure. 80c, W- All itrupcists r*amobelf The MERCHANT, suTnsric rr- 1 * Just arrived, a car load of STONEWARE con sisting' of buter crocks preserve-jars, jugs, and churns of all sizes, also 1 and 2 <.]t. fruit jars. Call on me when in need, for the prices are right, FALL and WINTER^jQQ[)g arriving daily^J-- u A new invoice o! BOOTS,SHOES and CLOTHING has just arrived. Will be pleased to have you inspect them, when you want good goods at a low price. Highest Market Price Paid for Butter and Eggs. Yours very respectfully. _A_. lb- OAMPBFLL. What The above named price on several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, Excellent Suits. I he fabrics are pure wool in fancy patterned clothing its well ms plain Id tick 111111 blue; shapes ol ''Outs me single or douliit' breasted, tind t liv entire j appearance and serviceability of these suits are eipial In :i ri \ which vmi ; may have made to measure at s2*>. There is a reason uh\ we sell these | suits at litis low price, lint it concents von not. it has no Imirinjr on iinalilv | or price. There are rich picking* for early comers. This is ati onor j tunilv which should not lie IOM. J" W CAROLL. Kc"i c ""°" p LAPORTE Clothing Store. Our New Fall and Winter Goods Consisting of everything you mant in Roots, Slioos. Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. We Can Save You From Two to Three Dollars 011 Each Suit . From 2"» cto I.on on every pair of shoes and from 2o to 40 cts. on every article you buy of us. We sell our goods at very small profits. We have no extra expense and are satisfied with the Small Profit System. JOE COOPER, The Clothier. CLOTHING ' d-d. Baiter, Of LAPORTE. ! l>esires to call the attention of liners of clot hi ni» to the fact that he represent* Th American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in this locality, the World s barest Tailor*. and that lie lui> a lull line of | Fall and Winter Samples ol suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and nt price that w ill delv compelitioh. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen'* Water proof ' iooils. t'all ami examine his line ol ;_ r rioil> and prices before purchasin.!; elsewhere All orders tilled promptly. Perfect lit mid satislaction uuaranteeil. I'orrespotiileiicv solicited thi- section. - A. A. BAKER, LAPORTE. PA. Wright & Haight, « Funiitiire • r BRANCH CONNECTION AT LAPOBTE. NIC XT I h a iit to WAOON simp. |j C( »NK LIN. Mgr. Everything New and ! Seasonable. FORKSVILLE, PA. i Prices Invariably Lower. Try us. '
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