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,THURSDAY,.J UNIS 7, 1900.
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County Seat Indices.
AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES.
—Joe Cooper spent Sunday with
Ilughesville friends.
—Miss Grace Bradford is visiting
her sister at Sliamokin.
—Mrs. 11. T. Downs is visiting
friends in Lock Haven this week.
—Sheriff Osier has a piece of the
rope that Hummel was hung with.
—Mrs. Sprogel of Chicago, has ar
rived at the Mounten House for the
summer.
—Attorneys A. J. Bradley and
E. J. Mullen were attending court at
Williamsport this week.
—Dr.Oamble of Forksville and A.
B. Kilmer of Shunk, were registered
at the Laporte Hotel on Sunday.
—Thos. Mahaffey Jr. of Berniee,
was placed in the, county jail last
week for non-support of his family.
—Sheriff Osier and l>r. Willson
were favored with passes to the
Hummel execution i Williamsport
on Tuesday.
—The Borough Council held a
strictly private meeting at the La
porte Hotel Tuesday evening to tran
sact public business.
—Mrs. Philip Peterman of Nord
niont, who recently had an operation
performed at the Williamsport hos
pital, returned home on Tuesday.
—Rev. S. F. Frazier was in town
on Sunday evening and preached
for Rev. Frycklund in the M. E.
church.
—G. A. Rogers, the popular jewel
er of Forksville, registered at the
Laporte Hotel Tuesday night, on his
way to Williamsport.
—The Commerciall Hotel did a •
land office business court week. The
hotels considered it the best week of
business for a long time past.
—Dr. 11. G. Willson is attending
the American Medical Association
meeting at Atlantic City this week.
Miss Dr. Morgan is looking after his
patients during his absence.
—Revs. E. W. and Florence B.
Wheeler of DesMoine, la., were the
guests of Rev. S. F. Frazier and held
a very interesting service at Millview
on Sunday afternoon.
—W. A. Coleman of Benton, spent
Sunday with his son-in-law Thos.E.
Kennedy. Miss Phoeba Coleman
will spend the summer months at
the Commercial Hotel.
—Mrs. Chas. L. Wing, has so far
recovered from an operation for ap
pendicitis as to be able to leave the
hospital on Tuesday and is spending
a few days with her sister at Picture
Rocks.
—Before leaving town last week
Judge Metzger expressed his highest
appreciation of the excellent accom
modation lie received at the new
Laporte hotel, and stated that he
had decided intentions of returning
before the summer season is over
and spend a few days with mine
host F. W. Gallagher, whose hotel
is equipped and run on the most
modern and up-to-date plans known,
and never before had in Laporte.
This fact in itself must be a sourceof
extreme gratification to the genial ;
proprietor, but on seeing the large
crowds that the hotel takes care of so
successfully is positive proof that it
, pays to be up with the times, and
\ Landlord Gallagher is reaping the
reward of the splendid results that
are evidenced so clearly.
j Sonestown.
Mr. and Mrs. Welsh of Elimsport,
spent the latter part of last week
with their sons E. J. and 11. D. Lock
wood.
Jas. C. Deiniuger was home over
Sunday.
Miss Leah Ilazen of Eagles Mere,
visited her parents at this place over
Sunday.
Clias. Sones of Williamsport, tran
sacted business in town Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Kiess spent last week
with her daughter at Picture Rocks.
Children services will be held in
the Evangelical church Sunday ('ve
iling, June 10.
Mr. and Mrs. It. W. Simmons are
visiting the latter's mother at Wil-j
liamsport.
E. J. Lockwood was a visitor at
Ilughesville Tuesday.
Mrs. Ocsar Lewis and daughter of"
Nordmont, spent Tuesday at I). 11.
liOrah.
Mrs. Doro Cook did shopping at
Williamsport on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Magar<.\el of
Muncy Valley, were visitors in town
Sunday.
Alvah Starr spent Tuesday at
Muncy.
Conrt Notes.
Upon petition for bridge across
Lick Creek, S. S. Rogers, John Yon
kin and Ulysses Bird were appointed
viewers. Petition to set off from
the Borough of Laporte a new Boro.
to be called South Laporte was order
ed tiled, to be acted upon at next
term. Geo. Kino is appointed
collector of Shrewsbury twp.—Sub
poenia in divorce is awarded Emma
J. and Emil F. Tubacli. Henry
C. Hawley is appointed Burgess of
Dushore. Court directs sale of
real estate of Tlios. K. Norton as
prayed for. J. 11. Rothrock vs
Thos. 10. Edkin, rule granted to show
cause why judgment should not be
opened. An appeal is allowed in
the case of Overseers of Poor of 1 >av
idson twp and Jordan twp. Lycom
ing Co. Subpoena in divorce is
awarded to liobt. W. and Bell Cliil
son. Petition allowed to be tiled
and to await the disposition of the
exceptions to the report of viewers
on road in Shrewsbury township to
Double Run bridge. Court allows
Supervisors of Shrewsbury twp. to
levy a special tax of seven mills on
assessed valuation for two years.—
Com'th. vs Geo. Yannoy; not a true
bill and prosecutor Joseph Kester to
pay cost, discharged under benefit of
insolvent law. Com'tli vs J. A.
Dickson and Jas. Murry; guitly of
assault and battery. Sentence, J. A.
Dickson is to pay a line of sC> and
cost and three months in jail. Jas.
Murray to pay a fine of SI.OO and
cost and one month in jail.— -Com.
vs Austin Brown; not a true bill and
prosecutor Jethro Battin to pay cost.
Mrs. N. K. Woodward vs Lawrence
Lavelle; Alias Sci Fa directed to
issue against L. Lavelle.—First Nat.
Bank of Dushore vs Dushore Boro.;
judgment of S4OO entered against
Deft, for want of appearance.—M.A.
Rogers iV Son vs Frank Hannan, W.
A. Rinebold vs 1). J. Saddlemire,
Frank B. Warren vs Louisa Warren
in each case judgment is directed to
be entered against defendants for
want of sufficient affidavit of defense,
the amount to be ascertained by the
Prothonotary. Report of viewers
on bridge over Little Loyalsock coil
firmed ni si.——E. S. Chase, John G.
Wright and J. M. Osier appointed
viewers on bridge over Mill Creek
in Ilillsgrove twp. Com'tli vs
Geo. E. Walker; on motion A. J.
Bradley Dist. Atty. is excused from
trial and F. 11. Ingham is appointed
to act as Dlst. Atty. in this case.
Laury B. Waddell vs Sam Cole; ver
dict for plaintitr. John W.Carroll
vs John (i. Scouten, jury find judg
ment against defendant for the sum
of $229.77. Rule granted to show
cause for new trial.
Death of Mrs. White,
Julia, wife of Norman White,died
in Elkland, May .'SO, aged 19 years
and <! months. Funeral services
were held at Bethel school house on
Juuel. Rev. S. F. Fra/.ier assisted
by Ilev. F. 11. Dickerson officiating.
Mrs. White leaves a husband and
seven children to mourn her loss.
Her second son, Clinton, is a member
of the 28th Itegt. of Inft. and is with
his regiment in the Philippines.
Mr. White has been strangely and
Beverly afflicted. Some four years
ago while assisting in harvesting ice
at Illcketts a fellow laborer accident
ly struck White in the eye with an
ice-pick entirely destroying the sight
of one eyt, and two years later while
chopping wood a chip flew and struck
his well eye and entirely destroying
sight in that, and now he lias lost
his faithful helpmate.
John G. Scoutcn Pound Guilty.
The ease of the Coni'th vs John <!.
Scouten for criminal libel of Judge
Conrad Kraus was tried lust week
and occupied (he Court two days.
The Commonwealth was conducted
by I)ist. Atty. A. J. Bradley, assist
ed by Attys. E. J. Mullen and F. 11.
Ingham. The prisoner was defend
ed by P. A. O'Boyles an attorney
from Wilkesßarre, and James Piatt
of Tunkhannock. The grand jury
on Tuesday morning brought in three
true bills of indictment, and a jury
was sworn about noon. Scoutcn
pleaded not guilty and justification.
The I)ist. Atty. opened the case for
the Coni'th, stating that the prisoner
would be tried first on the indict
ment for criminal libel in the Sulli
van Herald of June 21, 1899. This
was the issue of the "llerald" in
which there was a cartoon of Judge
Kraus and Line and also a separate
article commenting on the Associate
Judges. The Coni'th then showed
the publication of the issue by John
Scoutcn as one of the editors (if the
paper, introduced several other issues
of the Herald to show malice and
also showed by witnesses that Scout
en had said before he was in the
newspaper business that he intended
to start a journal and that he would
ruin Judge Kraus, accompaning this
reipark witli language not fit for
publication. Special malice was also
shown by several witnesses of re
marks Scoutcn had made about the
Judges of such a character as to show
personal ill will to Judge Kraus.
The Coni'th then rested and the de
fense attempted to show justification.
Most of the Associate Judges were
called since Judge John Wright,
time on the Bench to show that they
had not received as much pay for
their services during their time of
office us Judge Kraus received. The
defendants failed to show the truth
of the articles or that they were pub
lished for the information of the
public without malice to Judge
Krausc. Judge Metzger then charg
ed the jury. He said in the course
of his charge that there had not been
any evidence whatever introduced
by the defence to show that Judge
Kraus had ever taken any illegal fee
or fees that he was not legally en
titled to receive. The jury were out
about three hours and returned a
verdict of "Guilty us in manner and
form indicted." The defense made
a mo'tion for a new trial and Judge
Metzger gave them ten days after
the notes of testimony were filed to
file additional reason why a new
trial should be granted.
The punishment for criminal libel
is SIOOO fine and one year imprison
ment, one or both at the discretion
of the court.
There are two additional indict
ments against Scouton for criminal
libel, which owing to alack of time
had to be continued until next term.
These indictments are for other ar
ticles published in the Herald during
the last year or so and include most
of the articles published in the
Herald except the one issue of June
2! on which Scoutcn is convicted.
Grunge Notes.
A. 15. Mcintire and wife attended
Grange No. 2:! at Leroy, and report
a grand time and the farmers wide
awake to their interest.
S. W. Brown has returned home
from West Chester sooner than he
intended, having been appointed
census enumerator for Klkland twp.
Since last report much has been
done by Klkland grange. Our liter
ary feature has been splendid. The
recitation by Miss Elsie Brown, en
titled, "Kentucky Bell," also Miss
Grace Wheatley's declamation,
"Spoopendike and his Bicycle."
Experiences were expressed in vari
ous methods of farming, how best to
manage the farm, when and how to
sell the products to best advantage
and realize the largest profits, how
to buy the supplies of the farm and
home to best advantage. The wife,
mother and sister can profitably dis
cuss the home, its duties and how to
relieve it of as much of its drudgery
as possible and make the home ofthe
farmer as pleasant and free from
irksome cares as any home may lie.
All these and other equally interest
ing questions are weekly discussed |
by the grange.
Our fee returned if we fail. Any one sending
sketch and description of any invention will
promptly receive our opinion free concerning
the patentability of same. "How to Obtain a
l'atent" sent upon request. Patents secured
through us advertised for sale at our expense.
patents taken out through us receive tpeclal
notice, without charge, in THE PATENT RECORD,
an illustrated and widely circulated journal,
consulted by Manufacturers and Investors.
Send for sample copy FREE. Address,
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CON DKNSKI) KKCORT of the condition of"the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, l'a.,
At close of business, Dec. 2, ISM.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts 8K8,97:1 98
V. 8. Honds to Secure Circulation r_»,500 00
Premium 011 United States ltonds 1,000 00
Stock Securities 15,150 00
Furniture 1 ,200 00
Due from Banks Approved reserve Agt 80,790 31
Redemption Fund IT, S. Treasurer 562 50
Specie and Legal Tender Notes 18,883 19
8 300059, 98
Liabilities.
Capital 8 50,000 00
Surplu sand Undivided I'rolits 1fi,508 24
Circulation lO.'ftOUO
Dividens Unpaid 72 00
Deposits 222,806 74
3 300,059 98
State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss:
I, If. 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. 1). SWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed ami sworn to before 1110 this 3d
day of Mav 1900.
JOHN 11. CKONIN, Notary Public.
Correct—Attest:
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K. (i. SYLVARIA. Directors.
ALPIIONSUS WALSH, j
Fresh lake herring and white fish
just received at J. W. Buck's store.
Finest Santablara Cali. prunes Bc. j
Fancy evaporated apples, tic per lb.
Fancy evaporated peaches, lie It'.
At A. Buschhausen's.
A nice fresh lot of oranges, lemons
and bannanas at J. W. Buck's.
FOR SALE: —Two lots in Laporte
Borough, with barn and fruit trees
thereon. A very desirable location
for a dwelling, overlooking Lake
Mokoraa. Lots situated 011 Muncy
street. Terms reasonable. Address
Mils. H. H. Ring, Dushore.
If its Dold's its the best. We
handle Dold's smoked meats exclu
sively at A. Buschhausen's.
FOB SALE, —A Saw Mill in first
class condition. Capacity, 40,000 to
50,000 feet per day, in hemlock. Can
be seen in operation until June Ist,
1900. Practically new. For further
particulars, address
Ciias. W. REEDEH & Co.
Gw. 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 otl' when
properly applied and to last longer
than any mixture of Trust Lead and
Oil.
Public Notice.
Notice is hereby given that my wife,
Mary E. Lieson left my bed and board 011
May 10, 1900, without just cause or prov
ication. All persons are hereby notified
not to harbor her or 10 trust her on rav
account, as 1 will not pay debts of her
contraction.
C, R. LISSOX, Eagles Mere, I'st.
Straw hats for sale at J.W. Buck's
store, Sonestown.
Cabbage, tomato, cellery and caul
iilower plants for sale at the store of
Mrs. M. C. Lauer.
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LADIES.
1 have just returned from the city with a magnificent new line of
Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions and Ladies Furnishinjr
Goods.
Everything of the Latest
Please call and examine, the prices are right. Don't fail to look
over the Bargain Counter, it will interest you.
GENTS.
I have just received a car of seeds, cousisting of Garden, Red-top, Orchard
Grass, i imotliy and Clover Seed, also acar of Bowkerg Fertilizer and the prices
are very low. W lieu in need of a plow I can supply you with the best made
"I HI-. \\ IKA I>. If you want anything in General Merchandise 1 can
supply you at Ihe lowest possible price.
HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs.
Yours very respectfully A. E. CAMPBELL.
ftlbat $12.00 w i;[ iy
The above named price on several hundred
Very Swell, Very Pretty,
Excellent Suits.
The fabrics are pure wool in laiicy patterned clothing as well asjplain
and blue; shapes of coats are single'or double breasted, atid [the entire
appearance and serviceability of these suits are e«|iial to any which you
may have made to measure at *125. There is a reason why we sell these
nits at this low price, hut it concerns yon not, it has no hearing on i|tialitv
or price. There are rich pickings tar early coiners. This is an opor
tunity which should not be lost.
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LAPORTE Clothing Store.
WE'RE PREPARED
WITH A VFRY LARGE STOCK oF
Clothing, Shoes and Gents' Fine Furnishing
Goods Etc., and a
Very Large Variety of the Finest
Ladies' Wear for Spring and Summer.
We are able to oiler you a good many articles cheaper than the
cost of making them. Men's suits at '2.l'), .">.OO up to I11.OO; made in
the latest styles. Youth's suits at 2.50, ">.<»() and s.oo are the linest
qualities. Childrens' suits at I.2f>, 1.00 and li.oo Men's line shoes
il.'.c, 1.2"), 1.5(1, up to 4.(Hi. Ladeis' shoes 90c up to :s.o(i.
JOE COOPER, The Clothier.
CLOTHING ! Baftsr,
Of LAPORTE,
Desires to call the attention of buyers of clothing to the fact that he represents
The American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago,
in this locality, the World's Largest Tailors, and that lie has a full line of
Fall and Winter Samples of suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices
that will defy competition. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water prool
Goods. Call and examine his line Ot goods and prices betore purchasing elsewhere
All orders tilled promptly. Perfect lit and satislaction guaranteed.
Correspondcncv solicited throughout this section.
ADDItIiSS, A A BAKER,
LAPORTE, PA.
Wright & Haight,
Fin ll^
BRANCH CONNECTION AT
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i NKXT I>OOR TO WAGON SHOP. R. A. CONKLIN, Mgr.
Ten Years Experience has taught FORKSVILLE PA
Us how to give the best value for 1 Uimov n.
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