Republican News Item. THURSDAY, DKC.2I, 1899. County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. :.KTr '--TV" ~ ~' - - J Ignorance is the mother of 4 T scepticism. Ignorance does \ F not abound to any great extent J 112 In Sullivan County. J # So thattbere # is But Little 2 \ Scepticism J about the Value of J| jtrbe IKtwS I i ITtem i $ As a Profitable # jHbvertfsfng J J Hbebiunt. < S * £ Read it, Your neighbor does. * 112 Subscribe, Don't borrow. # —T. J. Heeler was in Dushore 011 business, Monday. —Ed. Selirader and (). W. lien net are on the sick list. —M. E. lteeder and family spent Thursday last at Hughesville. —Ulysses Bird of Estella, was a county seat visitor on Monday. NO NEWS ITEM published next week, it being printers' vacation. —Judge Ingham had business en gagements in Sonestown 011 Monday. —Lawrence Lavelle of Dushore, was doing business in town on Mon day. —A. E. Tripp of New York was a town visitor the latter part of last week. —Marian Osier was taken serious ly ill 011 Saturday, but is now im proving. —Mr. Ilorton, of Washingtonville New Jersey, is visiting his uncle, Judge Ingham. —Several of our citizens attended the sale of the Taylor estate at 31 uncy Valley on Thursday last. —Miss Mamie Hoi 111 has a severe attack of tonsilitis, but is improving under tha care of Dr. Willson. Mrs. 11. T. Downs came up from Williamsport on Saturday to spend the holidays in town. —Miss Willo Miller of New York, is at this place to spend the holidays with her father and sister. —A. T. Armstrong of Sonestown, was a busy bidder at the Orphans' Court sale of the Spencer estate 011 Saturday. —Atty. S.li. Earns of Benton, had business in town 011 Saturday. Mrs. Earns visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Keeler at the time. —The suit of Ralph E. Magargol vs The Township of Laporte was tried in court last week and excited considerable interest because it in volved the much mooted question, can supervisors lawfully issue interest bearing orders on the township treas urer. Magargel, the plaintiff, had purchased about S2OO worth of inter est bearing orders drawn by the supervisors of Laporte twp. in 1 s{>7 to be paid by the treasurer, out of the road funds in his hands. These orders were never presented to the treasurer for payment, and not pre sented to the succeeding supervisors until August 1899. His demand for interest was then refused, but the supervisors offered to pay the face of the i orders, which Mr. Magargel refused to accept. He then brought suit on the original claims for work and used the orders in evidence. The Court charged the jury that or ders drawn by the township super -1 visors 011 the township treasurer pay able out of road funds in his hands cannot draw interest. The words, "with interest" when added to the order after the words "and this will be your voucher on the settlement of your claim," are illegal and innefec tive. No act of assembly either directly or by judicial implication authorizes the supervisors to issue such orders, and no interest can be \ secured upon them. * The jury was instructed by the courttotinda verdict for the plain tiff for the amount of the original indebtedness with interest only from the time the demand was made by Mr. Magargel for payment, which was the same time the supervisors -offered him the face of his orders. I December Court Notes. Geo. W. Jackson vs Atldie Jack son, subpoena in divorce awarded. James H. l'rear is sworn and ad mitted as an attorney at the bar. Court orders sale of real estate of Mary McLain, deed. Judgment of non suit directed to enter in the ease of Dushore Water Co. vs Boro. of Dushore. Comth. vs Parvin Kile; "not a true bill" found by grand jury. Prosecu tor, Susannah Hess, to pay costs. Fred Manley vs Aaron M. Brewn; rule granted for interpleader. Ransom Thrasher Admr. vs War ren and Win. May; rule granted to show cause why judgment should not be stricken off; proceedings stay ed, returnable at next term. Hill of costs approved in inquest: on body of Harney llank. Upon petition of Martin Cavan augli to recover damages by laying of public highway through his land, James Connor, <7eo. Gorman, I. T. Lowe, G. W. (Jolder, George Kiessj and E.J.Rogers are appointed view ers to assess damages. The following accounts are con firmed Ni. Si. Philip Tubach Admr. of Balbina Tubach, deed.; C. K. Ilin ze Exr. of Frederick Hinze, deed.; A. C. Bower Admr. of Elizabeth Bower, deed., James Thomson, Exr. of Joseph Jackson, deed. Sale confirmed absolute in sale of real estate of Henry Havcrly, deed. Report of road view from Ganoga Lake to Jerry Donovan's, confirmed absolute. Report of road in Laporte Twp. leading from Enos Peters to Minard Peterman, confirmed absolute. Auditor's report in sale of D. W. Persun real estate, confirmed Ni Si. John 11. Cronin is appointed audi tor to pass upon the exceptions tiled in the estate of Balbina Tubach,deed. Comth. vs (ieo. Yanney. True bill found. On Aiotion,indictment is quashed; Deft, is directed to give bail for his appearance at next term. Comth. vs Edward Montgomery; tried and found "guilty in manner and form indicted." Comth. vsWni. Reader; not a true hill. Comth vs Griffith Phillips; nolle prosequi entered upon payment of costs. Ralph Magargel vs the Twp. of Laporte. This suit was brought to recover interest on purchased orders. Verdict for plaintiff, including face of orders and interest, for the sum of $214.07. Holmes A- Passage vs John Obert, et el; upon petition a feigned issue is awarded and Ella Collins Exr. of B. S. Collins deed, to be plaintiff. On petition Henry Swank, John Shaffer and John Mosier are appoint ed viewers to run line between La porte and Davidson townships. There is a dispute as to which town ship is to receive taxes 011 the acid factory near Nordinont. L. S. Burch & Co. vs Josiah llem bury and J. (J. Scouten. A rule is granted to show cause why judgment should not be opened; all proseedings stayed in meantime. Comth. vs Daniel Willson; noil pross entered upon payment of cost. Court orders jury wheel filled for the year 1000, also dismissing the second week of court in February term 15)00. Lillie Mosier vs Win. Reeser et el; 011 motion of J. G. Scouten the or der for judgment against liini is an nulled and stricken off. Laura B. Waddell vs Sam Cole, j Counsel for Plff. allowed to tile an 1 amended declaration, to which Deft. : excepts and by request a bill is seal-! ed. W. S. and Sarah Betts vs J. G. | Scouten. Deft, allowed to file a new petition and affidavit of defense. In re: Road from Double Run bridge 011 road up Loyal Sock creek to Laporte, to intersect with public street near Chautauqua grounds in the Boro. of Eagles Mere, the Court appoint \V. ('• Mason, Dewitt Grit man and J. C. Pennington as view ers 011 same. L. R. Gumhlc vs E. Finklc, Deft, and John Hansen, garnishee. Judgt. directed to enter against Garnishee, to be ascertained by Proth. Report of sales in the estates of | I). Scanlin, deed, and Wm. Sherman I deed, are continued until next term, j A. P. Taylor vs Jennie Croman.; Rule formerly granted is amended and made to open judgment. In re: Petition of James Giiiigan guardian of minor children of A. Farrell deed, said guardian is to pay Mrs. Hannah Farrell, mother of said children, the sum of $2.00 per week for their support. February term of Court will con vene 011 Monday the 20th. The story given currency in Phila delphia to the effect that the Secret Service Bureau has had under sni vel lance a nuinher of officials of the United States Treasury and Sub- Treasuries in connection with the Lancaster county counterfeiters is denied by Cheif Wilkie. Mr. Wil kie said Ellery P. Ingham and Har vey K. Newitt, who were implicated in the conspiracy after the arrest of Kendig and Jacobs, were not taken into complete confidence of the gang. Only a part of the scheme was re vealed to Ingham and Newitt, and that was confined to the counterfeit revenue stamps. In this branch of tin; scheme there was small chance for discovery, and Cheif Wilkie be lieves this fact alone was what led Ingham ami Newitt into becoming a party to the conspiracy, in regard to the approach of Fnited States Treasury or Sub-Treasury officials by the ring-leader, Jacobs, for the purpose of bribery,and thereby mak ing the Treasury a distributing agency for the bad notes, Chief Wilkie said that in this there was no truth. It was known that Jacobs had set aside *(35,000 for the purpose of bribery, but he did not succeed in getting that far with his scheme. The scheme of the conspiraters was to counterfeit a Treasury note, the one known as the Lincoln head, and place #10,000,000 of them through a confederate in some Uniten States depository, receiving in return gold or gold certificates. —Gazette & Bulletin. If the whole truth had been told it would have been added that In gham and Newitt were never in formed that Jacobs and Kendig were making or useing counterfeit reve nue stamps, and that they had no connection whatever with the con spiracy to defraud the Government. The statment that there was less chance for detection in counterfeit ing cigar revenue stamps than in counterfeiting money is absurd. As soon as a counterfeit revenue stamp is found 011 a cigar box it tells its own story as to who put it in circu lation. There can be 110 doubt that the now exploded lie about the *7o' 000,(KM) scheme was putin circula tion by the same persons who con cocted the scheme to ruin Ingham mid Newitt, but the last lie was too big for the public to swallow. Local Necrology. William Hull, a resident of Hills- Sullivan county, for eighteen years, died Monday morning at his home in that place, aged (59 years. Heart disease, from which he had suffered for only two days was the cause of his death. He was former ly superintendent of the Ilillsgrove tannery. He leaves a wife and one son. The remains were taken to Jewett, Green county, Pa., Thurs day, for interment. Mrs. Francis Beinlich of Elkland township, passed from this life to the great beyond last week. Funeral services were held 011 Sunday and was largely attended by sorrowing friends. Ex-Sheriff John l*t/., of Dushore, iifter suffering poor health for a long time, died at his residence, Monday afternoon at "1 o'clock. Mr. Ftz has been long and prominently identified with Sullivan couhty interests and will be greatly missed by many. Funeral was held on Wednesday. Interment in Thraeher's cemetery. Farmers' Institute. First session called to order by J. W. Rogers, chairman; Address of welcome by Flysses Bird; ('. D. Northrop was then introduced and responded to the address of wel come. <). L. Molyneux was then appointed to act as secetary and J. ('. Bird in charge of the question box. Hon. N. B. Critchfield was then introduced and spoke 011 fruit culture for profit.. Remarks by Mr. Northrop and others. Which is the best time to plough for corn or oats? Mr. Critchfield said he had best re sults lrom fall ploughing, but all soils are not alik. Dr. Win. Frear was introduced and spoke for some time 011 wheat, Hour and bread. Meeting then a<Uourned untill 7 p. 111. evening session opened by sing ing. Prayer by Rev. Hickerson. The questions Itox was opened and the following discussed; Do pump kip seeds eaten by hens injure them? What is the best egg producing food? Prof. M. R. Black then gave an ad dress on what kind of an education ought country people have? Discuss ed by Mr. Critchfield and Mr. Northrop. Essay, study of natural objects, by Miss Bertha Grange. Dr. Frear then addressed the institute on natural history by using the hon j CHRISTMAS SHOPPINO BY MAIL. We have made preparations for taking care of the wants lCr of oar two million customers who live in every portion ol the world. « Our 304 page catalogue is ■SSEKBm full of suggestions about everything to Bat, Wear and Use, and offers particular bargains in: Bookcases, Bicycles, Brass Goods, Cabinets, Candies; China Closets, cigars. Clocks, GuarmtM WatcHtt Couches, Commodes, Desks, Oft. t0 <76.00. Draperies, Fancy cnairs. Fancy Tables, Fountain Fens, «Gold Pencils,Groceries,Hand kerchiefs, Jewelry, Mufflers, Lamps, Musical Instruments, Neckties, Ornaments, Pocket Enlvea, Pictures, Hookers, Shoes, Silverware, Sterling Silver Novelties, Stools, Tables, Watches, etc. * Our Lithographed Catalogue shams Carpets, Rugs, Portieres, Art Squares and Lace Curtains in their real colors. Carpets Oak OT Mahogany teu/ed Jree, lining furnished Ouh,s3.9S. freehand freight prepaid. §Our Made-to-Order Clothing Catalogue with samples of cloth attached offers Suits ana Over coats from $5 95 to $20.00. Ex pressage paid on clothing ever y where. IPe alto issue a special Catalogue of Pianos, Organs, SfTving Machines and Bicycles. We will make your Christ mas buying more satisfactory than i t has ever been before. J. H. A Son Flour, Which Catalogue do you Barrtl, 93.60. want? Address this way; JULIUS HIKES ic SON. BALTIMORE, MO. Dept. 900. ey bee as liis subject; Questiion box again opened; Solo by Miss Fannie Rogers; Institute adjourned until! !» o'clock Tuesday morning; Meeting opened Tuesday morning by sing ing, the chairman being sick, John Pardoe was elected to fill his place. Address 011 soil culture and moisture by Dr. Frear; Corncrop and silo by Mr. Northrop; Future for the farm er, by Hon. N. B. Critchfield; Ad journed till 1:30 j). 111. Afternoon session opened by singing, the fol lowing questions were then discussed does winter dairying pay in Sullivan county? Does ensilage make good Can you feed cows to make milk richer? Music by the choir; Clover as a fertilizer, by Dr. Freas and E. It.Warburton; C'are of farm horses, by Hon. N. B. Critchfield; Song by Misses Rogers and (< ran go? The principle of stock feeding, Dr. Frear; Adjourned till 7 p. 111. Even ing session called to order by .1. K Bird; Singing by the choir; Prayer by Hev. Dickerson; The question box was again opened; Making a home in the country, was then dis cussed by Mr. Northrop. Music by the choir; Our boys and girls, by I'rof. Meylert and Mr. Critchfield; Music; A vote of thanks was extend ed to the speakers from a distance, to the choir and all others who help ed make the institute a success. This was said to be one of the best institutes ever held in this part of the state. Average attendance 2">0; The institute nosed by singing America. (>. N. Moi-ynkix, Sec'y. The County Institute. The thirty-seventh annual teach ers' institute for Sullivan county will be held in Oarey's Hall, Du sliore, Pa., during the week com mencing January I, 19(10. The in stitute will open at - o'clock Mon day and close Friday noon. The law requires that all public schools be closed during the week and pro vides for the payment of teachers in attendance at the institute. The instructors are as follows: Hon. Henry Houck, Deputy Supt.of Public Instruction; l>r. O.T.Corson, Columbus, Ohio; Dr. A. T. Smith, Prin. Mansfield Normal School; l>r. Byron \Y. King, Pittsburg. The list of evening entertainments is as follows: Monday, Dr. <>. T. Corson; Tuesday, llon.Henryllouck; Wednesday, Dr. Byron \V. King; Thursday, The Parker Concert Co. The enrollment clerk will be at the hall to enroll teachers at 10 o'clock, Monday, and it is earnestly hoped that every teacher in the county will be enrolled by 2 o'clock. To receive pay for Monday teachers must be present. Wednesday, January •">, will be observed as Directors' Day. The Sullivan County Directors' Associa tion will meet with the institute at 1:30 p.lll. when addresses will be de livered by Deputy Supt. Houck, ex- State Supt. Corson, and Dr. Smith. A large attendance is desired. A cordial invitation to all the ses sions of the institute is extended to nil who are interested in the cause of education. F. W. MEYIJKKT, CO. Supt. You can find a nice Christmas present for your friend at T..1. Keelers Services in M. E. church: Sunday School, 11 a.m. Epworth League, 15:30 p.m. Preaching, 7:30 p.lll. I am disposing of a large lot of mens' youths and boys ready made clothing; also a lot of mens' and youth's overcoats for the next 30 days, below cost. Now is the time for bargains. T. J. Keeler. Strike while the iron is hot; a tine display Christmas goods at T.J. Keeler's, to suit all ages. Campbell, The merchant A Merry Christmas to you All. If you are not as merry as you should be, call at my store and 1 will make yon merry if Low Prices for Ist-Class Goods will do it. I iini opening up the finest line of HOLIDAY (JOOI)S ever brought to this part of the county; consisting Jof presents, both useful ancl ornamental. Please call and inspect theni before going elsewhere. Mm stock of clothing, merchandise, hats, caps, boots and shoes lumberman*' felts and rubbers are'complete, and no trouble to show them. Don't forget that I keep a general line of merchandise and can supply you with anything at the lowest possible price. Thanking you for your patronage in the past, bv honest and fair dealing I hope to merrit it in the future. Yours very respectfullv. IE. C-A-Is/CIPIBT^XjL... What $12.00" ;i: iv . The above named price on several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, enj Excel fwiif Suits. The fabrics are pure wool in fancy patterned clothing as well,as plain i lack and blue; shapes of'coats are single or double breasted, and die entire appearance and serviceability of these suits are equal to any which yon may have made to measure at SL'.J. There is a reason why we sell these suits at this low price, but it concerns you not, it has no bearing on nualitv or price. There are rich pickings for early comers. This is an onor tunity which should not be lost. J" AA7" GAROLL- M. CARRO " DUSHORK, P LAPORTE Clothing Store. Our New Fall and Winter Goods Consisting of everything you mant in Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers, Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc. We Can Save You From Two to Three Dollars on Each Suit. From 25c to 1.00 on every pair of shoes and from I'O to 10 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! N—w' Of LAPORTE, Desires to call the attention of buyers of clothing to the fact that he represents Th American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in this locality, the Worlds Largest Tailors, and that he has a full line of I'all and Winter Samples of suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at price that will defy competition. Also a full line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water proof tioods. Call and examine his line ol goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere All orders tilled promptly. Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondency solicited throughout this section. A " IJKI * S ' A. A. BAKER, LAPORTE, PA Wright &""Haight, Furniture 4 ALWAYS XESS. Y|Y BRANCH CONNECTION AT LAPOt TIE, IP.A-. NKXT DOOR TO WAOON SIIOP. R. A. CON KLIN, Mgr. Everything New and Seasonable. FORKSVILLE, PA. Prices Invariably Lower. Try us.
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