Republican News Item.
,THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1900.
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County Seat Indices.
AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES.
-Mrs. E. M. Dunham is confined
to her room with illness.
—Atty. Bradley transacted busi
ness in Philadelphia this week.
—Prothonatary Win. J. Lawrence
had business in Williamsport on
Tuesday.
—Ex-Lieut. Governor Davies, of
Towanda, was a Laporte visitor on
Tuesday.
—Philip Peterman, of Nordmont,
was a good bidder at the Beahen
sale on Tuesday.
—Miss Katie Beahen went to
Sayre last week where she will
spend several weeks.
—Dr. Heberton, of Hughesville,
spent Tuesday night as a genial caller
011 Laporte friends.
Ex-Conuty Com. Philip Secules
and Matliew Taylor, of Muncy Valley
were in town on Tuesday.
—Chas. R. Lauer and 11. E. Cross
ley, of Dushore, visited their pater
nal home on Sunday, at this place.
-rGeo. Fiester, the popular land
lot I of Nordmont was at the county
set 112. on business last Saturday.
—Miss Mae Eunston is home for
a few days from Williamsport where
she is engaged as milliner.
—Jeremiah Kelley, Hughesville's
enterprising merchant, spent Thurs
day night at the county seat.
Rev. E. H. Dickerson and Gordan
McCarty, of Forksville, were doing
business in Laporte on Monday.
—A. E. Tripp was up from Sones
town on Tuesday, at which place he
is engaged in building a drug store
for Dr. Voorhees.
—The person who contributes to
the contentment between capital and
labor does more for humanity than
a whole army of talking politicians.
—The public sale of personal prop
erty at Hotel Maine 011 Tuesday was
largely attended and fairly good
prices realized.
—ln spite of the trouble he had
with his first house, there is reason
to believe that Dewey would accept
another in Washington, even as a
temporary abode.
—The Baptist Young People Soci
ety had a delightful party at the
pleasant home of Dr. Willson on
Tuesday evening. All indulged
heavily in ice cream and cake.
—Admirable Dewey has decided
not to make his promised explan
ation of principles, lie evidently
prefers to stick to his profession and
leave the public at sea.
—Miss Fannie Dugan, daughter
of Alfred Dugan, of Lairdsville, was
married to Mr. Brady Secidcs, of
Muncy Valley, on Wednesday of
last week at the home of the bride's
parents.
—Democratic millionaires are
forming a trust to buy at least one
newspaper in every Republican and
doubtful State. The tune to be
played on these moneyed organs of
the latest Democratic trust will
be set to "free silver music."
—Why is the paper so much better
one week than another? Just for
the same reason that a cook can have
a good dinner one day and a poor
one the next, it depends 011 the
amount of material at hand. We
van not make news. We try to get
all of the local nature there is going
and if we fail it is not our fault.
Ice Cream for sale at Keelers, by
the dish quart or pint.
—Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Snyder, on Monday, a girl.
—Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Karns of
Benton, took another girl to raise on
Monday.
—Hon. liussel Karns and son
Ilarry of Benton, were in town on
Wednesday.
—The Democratic Brooklyn Eagle
serves notice on the Kansas City con
vention that it will decline to follow
the party into the paths of Populism.
—A ready-made candidate and a.
ready-made platform will greet the
Kansas City delegates. The only
thing in doubt is the completion of
the convention hall.
—The Lake Mokonia Land Com
pany, sold their interests at auction
iii the Coup House on Wednesdty.
It. W. Allen, of Williamsport,
purchased the same at a sum of
$3,5!t:5. The principle bidders were
Dr. Ileberton, in the interest of a
medical association; 10. It. Kicss,
for the W. AN. B K. 11. and It. W .
Riely, representing a wealthy flsh
ing club of Williamsport.
—Secretary Hay's demand 011 the
Sultan has resulted in a permission
to re-erect*the missionary buildings
that were distroyed by the rioters.
It takes time to extract blood from
a turnip or money from the un
speakable Turk, but Secretary Hay
will succeed in doing so in time.
-The case of Conners vs. the
Lyon Lumber Company, appealed
from the Common Pleas of this
county, has just been decided by j
the Superior Court the decision
handed down at Pittsburg, being in
favor of the defendant company.
The case was argued before the Su
perior Court at its last sitting, and
the decision is a reversal of the Com
mon Pleas of Sullivan, Judge Mor
rison presiding.
—Adjourned court convened on
Monday with President 10. M. Dun
ham and Associate Judges John S.
Line and W.C.Rogers 011 the Bench.
The license of Krnestina Seeman ol
Cherry Twp. was transferred to Mr.
Harman A. Kramer, as prayed for.
Transfer of hotel license of Geo K.
Walker, of Hillsgrove, to X C.Walk
er was continued until next May
term of court.
—All speculations 011 a nominee
for Vice President come back to
Governor Roosevelt, and the chances
are that he will be compelled to ac
cept. There is 110 doubt that he
would strengthen the ticket and
there is 110 doubt that he will run if
nominated. Whatever may be his
personal feelings in the matter, the
office is one that 110 man can refuse
if tendered him by the convention.
—When the Senate adopts the
amendments of the House to the
Porto Itican bill, that measure will
present a very fair, just and excell
ent scheme of government. It will
save the impoverished people of the
island from heavy taxation, it will
give them abundance of money and
an excellent government, under
which their rights will be strictly
conserved.
Strange Mystery at Tivoli
The little town of Tivola develop
ed a real sensation on Tuesday.
While the stories circulated were of
an exaggerated nature, there is rea
son to believe there will be some
criminal proceedings in the Lycom
ing county courts unless all signs
fail. An erring physician or mid
wife may figure in the defense.
The particulars of the affair are
that at sin early hour Tuesday morn
ing a box containing what is now
believed tc be the body of a child
was discovered on the porch of the
residence occupied by Charles De
wald and family. The find was
made by Mr Dewald, who in turn
summoned Johnathan Miller and
W. I'. Ficster to the house. The
three men held ;i consultation, and
it was decided to take the box and
its contents to Dr. Essick, of Pict
j ure ltocks for inspection.
This was done, and the physicians
pronounced the remains to be those
|of a four-months old foetus, known
! to the laicty as a prematurely born
child. When the truth became ca
lculated about Tivola the people sus
| pec ted that a certain woman knew
! much about the matter. This be
; lief was strengthened when it be-
I came known that this woman had
visited the Dewald residence and
1 that her mother had followed her
there and loft the box upon the
j porch. It also became known that
the two women had quarreled and
the elder had evidently took this
1 opportunity to avenge herself upon
i the daughter.
Weirwold Cottage Endangered by Fire.
A fire was carelessly or malicious
ly started in the underbrush near the
Cold Spring on Sunday afternoon and
was not subdued until it had blazed
a path covering twelve or fifteen
acres of second growth timber 011 the
Lake Mokoma Land Company's
property. Fanned by an occasional
gale the flames made rapid progress
in the direction of Dr. ITeberton's
hunting cabin, "The Weirwold"
which is slightly separated from dry
brush near the lake. Having the
benefit of the wind the lighters were
successful in back-liring from Mr.
Stormonts to Dr. Voorhees's lots
which are cleared, thus preventing
the lire from extending around the
hill in the vicinity of Prof. Ford's
summer school building. Hut the
hardest tight was along the roadway
but n short distance from The Weir
wold, where it was impossible to do
anything except to prevent the tire
from communicating to the opposite
side of the road, and the task was not
a pleasant one, as the stifling clouds
of smoke strangled and blinded those
who faught to check its course.
Several times the fire caught over
the lighting line, but a vigilant
watch made it possible to extinguish
the demon whenever it dared to
lap its red tongue in sight, llad the
fire not been checked at this point
it would have been almost impossi
ble to save the Doctor's cottage.
< )ccuring as it did,on Sunday,there
were plenty of idle hands to subdue
the flames and all were out in full
force. At about six o'clock the good
job wn> pronounced complete and
the weary fighters left the scene to
resume their Sabbath rest.
New Crestmont Hotel Walled in by Fire.
—The new hotel on Cyclone Hill
at Eagles Mere, which is nearly
completed at a cost 0f550,000 was nar
rowly saved from destruction by
forest tire last Sunday. At one
time the fire was within ten feet of
the hotel and the bucket brigade
saved the big structure only by the
hardest kind of work. Water was
hauled to the scene by two teams.
The workmen at the hotel removed
their tools at the time they thought
the building was doomed.
Forest Fire Prevails. Hftin is Needed.
The forest fires now prevailing
about Lopez, ltingdale and down
the Loyal Sock creek is more gen
eral and destructive than at any
time in years past, and inestimable
damage is being done to timber
owners. In Lycoming and Clinton
counties it is reported, there is the
most destructive fire in progress ever
known in that section. Telegraph
poles and fences are laid in ruins.
On the I'hila. A- Erie railroad the
smoke is so thick that engineers are
unable to see fifty yards ahead,
while passengers in the coaches suf
fer intensly from the smoke.
—The Pennsylvania Democrats
will goto Kansas City solid for Mr.
Bryan. Later on Pennsylvania will
go into the electorial college solid
for McKinley.
—ln 1S!):J the people voted for a
change. in the four subsequent
years they found themselves without
a cent of change. This year they
are content with the change they
have in their pockets and won't
throw away the substance for the
shadow again, even to please the
Democratic party or pessimist.
Adjustable porch curtains and
window awnings for sale at Hol
comb A I.a tiers.
—W. H. Hitter will open bis Ice
Cream parlor 011 Saturday May 5,
for the season of l'.lOO.
One empire drill for sale at cost, at
Holeomb A- l.aurers.
If you are thinking of a new car
pet ask llolcomb A Latter about it.
Xew lot of men's, women's, and
children's shoes just opened at J.
W. Ducks, Soncstown, Pa.
Holeomb .v l.auer are closing out
their stock of liuggies if you want
one see them at once.
To Ilepair
Remember
VHBMpy "CKMl:nt,
LEATHER
Everybody 8»Y» HO.
! Coscarots Ontluirtic. the most vv.iv
I •ferfui medical discovery of the pleus
i ant and refreshing to the taste, act, fc-outly
' and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels.
| cleansing the entire system, dispel i olds,
| curu headache, lever, habitual constipation
I and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of C. O. C. to-day; 10, 3R. 50 cents. Hold and
■ guaranteed to cure by all druggist*.
M Famous Maryland
m Men's Clothing
Mad* to Order. Prepaid
Guaranteed to Fit
The stylish Over
ana Trousers, made by bete
city merchant are in
our workrooms at about
what you have to pay at retail. Our
Men's Clothing Catalogue,
large cloth samples attached,
shows the latest and con
celts, and is profusely illustrated
with the fashions
be worn by the best dressed
»k\ this season. We ship you
Clothing C.0.D., ana we guar*
antee each rarraent to fit you,
so that you run absolutely no risk:
think of the large saving you effect
and the stylish garments we send you 1
We publish a 18-co!or rj| Cj/EiFafb
lithographed book.w hlch Yfm/f/ (
fSSLS?LS?CC u ww&fJmm
and Bed Sets, Table and
Piano Covers, etc., in
their exact and
ing at these color plates |n
the fabric itself appears,
and buying from us you ™«fi
buy at millprices, and save from 40 to 60 per cent.
All Carpets sewed free, lining furnished without
charge, and freight prepaid
Both catalogues are free. "Which do you want?
Address this wayi
JULIUS HINES * SON, Dept.9o9. Baltimore, Md.
W.\XTl:l)—Some one to plant the
garden on the John Green lot, on
share. Apply to 3lr. Brewster 707
fith street, N. E. Washington, D. C
TO THE PUBLIC. WITEHEASj
Jean Geautier, of Laporte twp.,
Sullivan county, Pa., is a pauper,
who is at present chargeable to the
Poor District of said Township, and
whereas the Overseers of the Poor of
said district have provided said pau
per with the necessary means of sub
sistence by furnishing him with
suitable and necessary wearing ap
paral together with boarding and
lodging, in the family of John Bos
encrants, in Laporte township; this
therefore is to notify all persons not
to give said Jean Geautier any credit
or to harbor him at the expense of
Laporte Township Poor District as
said Poor District will pay no bills
contracted by him.
JOSEPH SHAFFER,
PHILLIP PETERMAX,
Overseers of the Poor of Laporte
Township, Sullivan Co. Pa.
April 3, 1900.
Wall paper at popular prices at
J. W. Bucks, this week.
Preliminary Announcement.
The Laporte Summer School will
open July 16,1900, and will continue
in session four weeks. Circulars
containing complete details concern
ing course of study,instructors, rates
etc., will be issued in a few weeks.
F. W. MEMIiEHT, CO. Sllpt.
For Sai.k. —A Saw Mill in first
class condition. Capacity, 10,000 to
50,000 feet per day, in hemlock. Can
be seen in operation until June Ist,
1900. Practically new. For further
particulars, address
ClI As, "\V. U I.l.l) Kit A" Co.
6w. Laporte, Pa.
Mr. James McFarlane is agent for
the Celebrated Pitkin Paint and
Specialties. This is the oldest mix
ed paint manufactory in America
and their goods are guaranteed not
to chalk, crack or peel oil' when
properly applied and to hist longer
than any mixture of Trust Lead and
Oil.
Fleishmans vegtable compressed
yeast will be kept on hand at the
store of Mrs. M. C. Lauer.
QOI'RT PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, HON. K. M. DUNHAM, President
Judge, Honorobles John s. Line and Conrad
Kruus.Associute Judges of the Courts of Oyer mid
Terminer und General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions of tin? Peace. Orphans' Court and Com
mon l'leas for the County of Sullivan, have Issued
their precept, bearing date the !• day of Mar.
1899, to me directed, fur holding the several
courts in the Borough of Laporte, 011 Monday the
•Jjth day of May lflOO, at 2 o'clock p. 111.
Therefore,notice is hereby given to the Coroner.
Justices of the Peace and Constables within the
county, that they IK? then and there in their prop
er person at 2 o'clock p. in.of said day, with their
rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and
other rememberances to those things to which
their olllces appertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their recognisance to prosecute
against prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of
the said county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them us
will be just.
11. W. OSLER, Sheriff.
hcriU's Office, Laporte, Pa.„ Apr. 14, I9UO.
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Campbell, ™EMERCHANT,
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LADIES.
1 luive just returned from the city with a magnificent new line of
Spring; and Summer Dry Coods, Notions and Ladies Furnishing
Goods.
Everything of the Latest
i'lease call and examine, the prices are right. Don't fail to look
over the Bargain Counter, it will interest you.
GENTS.
I have jast received .1 car of seeds, consisting ol Harden, Ked-top, Orchard
Crass, Timothy and Clover Seed, also :i car of Bowkers Fertilizer and the prices
are very low. When in need ol a plow I can supply von with the bent made
" I 111-. ] HAD. If you want anything in General Merchandise I can
supply von at the lowest possible price.
HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs.
Yours very respectfully A E CAMPBELL.
ftlbat $12.00 w ;][ iy
The above named price on several hundred
Very Swell, Very Pretty,
Excelleut Suits.
The fabrics are pure wool in lanev patterned clothing as well asjplaiu
and blue; shapes of coats are single'or double breasted, ami {the entire
appearance and serviceability of these suits are ei|ttal lo any which vim
may have made to measure at £l2">. There is a reason why we sell these
aits at this low price, but it concern- you not, it has no bearing on •{iinlitv
or price. There are rich pickings for early comers This is an opor
tiinitv which should not be lo 1.
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J* W CAROLL- DnsJUi , :I , p
LAPORTE Clothing Store.
Our New Fall and Winter
Goods
Consisting everything you mant in
Roots,
Ladies' Capes, Skirts, Wrappers,
Shirt Waists, Corsets, Etc.
We Can Save You From Two to Three Dollars on Each Suit.
From 25c to I.(HI <>ll every pair of shoes antl from to lo cts.
011 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! <2L.<3L. BaJicr,
"v:^ 1 —y Of LAPORTE,
l'csirc> to call the attention of buyers ol'clothinir lothe fact that lie represents
The American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago,
in this locality, the World's l.argi-t Tailorst and that lie has a lull line of
Fall and Winter Samples ol .-ails, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices
that will defy co in pel it ion. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water prool
(loot's. Call and examine his line ol goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere
All orders tilled promptly. Perfect lit ami satisfaction guaranteed.
Correspondents solicited throughout tlii* section.
' m,ls< A. A. BAKER,
LAPORTE, PA.
Wright & Haight,
Furniture . > , , r .
a~° ffacrtaluu^,
BRANCH CONNECTION AT
LAPORTE. IP-A-
N KXT IKM »R 1(1 WAiiOS slIt)P» U. A. CONKLIN, Mgr. Jr
iTen Years Exrjerience has taught FORKSVIt LE PA
l Us how to give the best value for '
The LEAST MONEY.