Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, FEB 28, 1901. # ' Ignorance Is the mother of J ( scepticism. Ignorance does J V not abound to any great extent \ 0 In Sullivan County, £ 0 So that there # 11 is But Little « Scepticism A about the Yalue of J* fobe Ifle\VS \ | ITtem <> As a Profitable # \ j| fftebfum. j J| Read it, Your neighbor does. J Subscribe, Don't borrow. County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Mrs. T. J. Ingham is confined , to her room with illness. —Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Allen were the guests of Mrs. O. W. Bennet, on Saturday. —Dr. H. G. Willson transacted buisiness in Hughesville, last Sat urday. —Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Randall of ( Forksville, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. , W. Osier, Monday. —Miss Julia O'Donovan of Say re, , visited her sister, Mrs. E. J. Mullen, a few days last week. —Ex-Mayor Mansel of William sport, and Howard Lyons were business men at Laporte Tuesday. —Hon. W. F. Wettling, of the Auditor General's Department, Har risburg, is in town as a witness in the Scouten libel case. E. I. Brundage Dead. E. I. Brundage died at his home in Davidson township, Saturday af- ' ternoon, after several weeks illness ' with pneumonia. Mr. Brundage was one of the pioneer settlers of 1 Sullivan county and for many years 1 was engaged in the lumber industry. He was ;well and favorably known throughout this section of the coun ty where he took an active part in public affairs. The funeral was held on Monday, the burial being made at Nordmont. Death of Ous Smith. Gus Smith passed away at his home in Forksville, Monday morn ing after having been confined to the house by illness for the past two weeks with brights disease, aged about 52 years. Mr. Smith has been in poor health for the past two years having been a sufferer from diabetis. He was a min very prominent in Democratic politics and was elected County Treasurer eight years ago. The funeral service will be held at Forksville on Friday. Local Necrology. Abraham Vough of Forks twp. died Sunday after a short illness, j Funeral service was held Tuesday. Fred Wick of Elkland township died at his home Monday, after a few days illness with pneumonia. He was 50 years of age and is sur vived by his wife. Smallpox ill Williamsport. Smallpox is believed to exist in the city of Williamsport. Monday Dr. Nutts coachman was removed to the pest house. Many new cases have broken out at Proctorville, Montoursville and in the neighbor hood of Loyalsockville. Health Officer Youngman, of Will iamsport, says: "A reference to the annual report of the national board of health shows that the outbreak of smallpox at Loyalsockville resem bles at least 300 or 400 similar epi demics reported from different sec tions of the country during the last two or three years. The malady is the Cuban variety of the smallpox and was evidently brought into this country by soldiers returning from Cuba. In almost every instance it has raged in a mild form, .and as a consequence has been left to spread quite extensively before its true na ture has been ascertained by the au thorities. It has rarely proved fatal. In this respect It differs materially from the European variety which is now raging in New York city." The libel case of John G. Scouten is again on trial at Laporte before Judge Mitchell who granted a new trial after the case had been careful ly conducted by the late Judge Metzger, and verdict of guilty found. Last week Scouten took a rule in the Supreme Court for a change of venue claiming he could not get a fair . trial in Sullivan county, no matter what Judge tried it. The rule was served on A. J. Bradley, special district attorney on Friday last, returnable before the Supreme Court in Philadelphia on Monday. The Court after hearing John M. Garman, the attorney for Scouten, immediately discharged the rule and sent the case back for trial. Tuesday morning Judge Mitchel of Williamsport called [the case for trial and Scouten renewed his appli cation, claiming that he conld not get a fair trial in this county. The motion was annulled. The defense then moved to quash the array of jurors; this motion was overruled. They then moved that Judge Mitchel had no jurisdiction, the case not having been properly certified; the motion was overruled. Another motion was made for a continuance on the ground that a material wit ness was sick and unable to attend. I)r. R. J. MeHenry testified that one witness was not able to be in court and would not be able to at tend for several days. The Com monwealth asked the court to send two physicans to examine into the witness's condition to report Wed nesday morning, in the meantime ■ the case togo on. On Wednesday morning the wit ness, Mr. Kester appeared with the two physicans sent by the Common wealth and at noon the Common wealth had completed their side of the case, and the defence commenced. Following are the jurors who sit in judgment in this case: Wm. Painter, Ward L. Birdsall, J. E. Barton, H. ' H. Upman, Dewitt C. Gritman, J. | T. Forbes, Bowman Barret, James ' H. Campbelle, Thos. Schell, W. J. ] Lowe, A. Wagner, E. Wilcox. Boneßtown. After several weeks illness, Will Kiess is again able to be out. Miss Alma Horn of Nordmont 1 paid a brief visit to town the latter < part of last week. ( Walter Hazen on Monday began to teach at tfie Elk Lick school, to finish the term begun by M. A. Philips. Harry Dewald who has been seri ously ill, is now on a fair road to recovery. James Clark and John Molyneux from near Forksville, were the guests of W. B. Hazen, Saturday and Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ma gargle, Feb. 23, a daughter. The sleighing is entirely gone around this town. On Sunday was witnessed the comical sight of of a sled drawn by by two horses; containing a stove with a fire in it, and both smoke and flame issuing from the hole where the pipe should have been. Dr. C. D. Voorhees now drives two horses, having recently purchas ed a horse of J. P. Miller. Miss Flora Cook is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Converse. Prof. M. R. Black and Seth Brown I of Forksville, were in attendance at the local institute on Saturday. The musical convention held at the M. E. church last week was very successful, about thirty-five dollars being netted. Protracted services begin on Tues day evening in the M. E. church. A dance was held at the Swank Hotel on Friday evening. Bhunk. Orin Hine is ill with the grip. Geo. Caseman's little daughter Le ville, has an abcess on her face. Dr. Gamble is in attendance. Judson Brown of Laporte, was shaking hands with friends in town last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Feb. 22, a daughter. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Morgan, Feb. 21, a son. J. P. Kilmer and son, have thei log hauling nearly completed. Fred Jennings of Granville, was ailing on friends in town last week. Mrs. Martha Manley who was ill with the grip, is reported better. Geo. Walker of Hillsgrove, was calling on friends in town last week. Mrs. John King of Canton, is vis iting her mother. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Manley is very ill with spin al trouble. Dr. Woodhead is in at , tendance, but has given up all hope of its recovery. The Shunk school opened again last Monday after being closed a 1 week on account of the illuesg of the teacher, E. G. Salisbury. Local Institute. The second local institute for till district was opened at 10:30 a. m. Feb. 23, by the president. The in stitute sang "The Old Oaken Buck et," and proceeded to discuss the questions found in the question box. Miss Blanche Miller favored the in stitute with a recitation, and the discussion of questions again went on. Profs. Bluck of Forksville, and Meylert of Laporte, made some very good suggestions. After singing "The Red, White and Blue," the first session adjourned. The afternoon session was opened at 1:30 by singing "Freedom's Flag." "Best Methods of Review Work" was shown by Miss Anna Karge, in a well written paper. She was fol lowed by prof. Meylert adding some good thoughts. How to reach the bad boy," was the subject of a good paper by R. S. Starr. Some addi tional remasks were made by Prof. Black. Miss Bertha Johnson recited "A Great Mistake." "Memory work," the subject of a paper shqw ing careful preparation, was read.'.by Miss May Mencer. Prof. Meylert emphasized her plea for,' Memory gems. "On'the Shores of Tennes see." was the subject of a recitation by Miss Alma Horn. "Exercises for special days," was the subject of an address by Walter Lorali. Prof. Black also spoke on the subject. Little Mable Shaw recited "My Papa all dressed ;up To-day." E. L. Sweeney gave an address on the sub ject "Some Devices in Good Teach ing." "Value of History." was the title of a thoughtful paper by Geo. Callender. He was followed by Prof. Meylert on the same subject. Is the Compulsory Law Constitu tional? if so, why not enforce it. Was discussed by M. J. Phillips, F. W. Meylert and M. JR. Black. The remaining questions were dis cussed and answered. After a few remarks by Supt. Meylert and Mr. Sweeney, Mrs. Cook gave a recita tion, "People will Talk, You know" The institute was then adjourned. MYRTLE EDGAR, Sec'y. The local institute held at Hills grove, Feb. 1(5, 1901, was called to order by M. It. Black. Devotional exercises were conducted by 'Rev. Zimmerman followed by singing by institute. The remainder of* the forenoon session was devoted to the disscussion of questions from tne box. This discussion was also par ticipated in by School Director L. B. Speaker. Institute adjourned to meet at 1:30. p. m. The afternoon session was opened by devotional exercise, by Rev. Zimmerman. More questions were discussed, after which the institute was favored by music by the Hills grove band, followed by singing "America"after which the regular program was carried out. Prof. Hunter gave an Jaddress on "Literary Society Work in the Pub lic School." An interesting paper on "How to Teach Geography" was read by Miss DeForest. Music by band. "Some Methods in Teaching Rapid Calculation" was opened for discussion by John Molyneux. Cor rect Methods of Teaching Penman ship" by Miss Dumond. "How, and to What Extent should Nature Study be Taught in our Schools," Mary Clarke. All these subjects were discussed by institute. "The Star Spangled Banner" was render ed by the band, followed by an able discussion of "School Government" opened by M. R. Black. A declara tion by Prof. Hunter received great applause. Co. Supt. Meylert delivered an ad dress in which he voiced the senti ments of the institute by congratu lating the people of Hillsgrove on their beautiful new school building and their interest in educational matters as manifested by the large number of citizens present at the meeting. A motion was then made and car ried that a vote of thanks be given to the people of Hillsgrove for their warm hospitality and to the band for the excellent music rendered. After which this profitable and suc cessful session adjourned. ANTONKTTF. LANCASTER, Sec'y. 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Pedestals, Pictures, Pipes, Purses, Rockers, Sewing Machines, Sporting Goods, Table Silverware, Toys, Umbrellas, Writing Desks, are a few of the thousands of suitable articles we sell for Christmas presents. In addl* tlon. we are head-to-foot outfitters for Men, Wo men and Children, sell Everything to Eat, and to Use. All information is contained in our No. 09 illustrated catalogue, each copy weighing 8)f lbs.—as an evidence of interest, send us 10c. to belp pay postage. These 10c. TOU dbdcct FBOM TOUR riasT ORDER OF sl. It quotes wholesale prices to consumers. JOLLOWIKG CiTILOGCB nil Dm, Good, Boehltt mlth •amp/n from 15c. to SI SO— iva pay traniportatlon. Made-to-order Mtn't Clothing Catalogutulth tampltt— w pag Exprtuagt and guarantee to fit t lithograph* catalogue of Carofta, Rug* Drajwlaa, etc., ,homing g-.od, In thtlr root colon Wopay freight and mm osr> art, fr„. Why pay retail prices? Which catalogue da Jou want? Address this way: JLtUS HINES A SON. BALTIMORE. MB., Dept. 90* CUNDENSKDItEPORT of the condition of tiiu FIKST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, l'a., At close of business, Dee. 2, 1 .•>»!). RESOURCES: I Loans iiiul Discounts t1"1,92259 U. S. Bonds to Secure Circulation l J.Mooo | Premium on United States Honda l.onooo Stoek Securities 15,050 UU Furniture 1.000 00 Due from Hanks Approved reserve Agt 73,1X6 38 Redemption Kund U, S. Treasurer til'.'i 00 Specie null LeKal Tender Notes •►■!,:S<i. r > oti Kevinew Stumjw. 355 82 J 007,9.-5 21 LIABILITIES. Capital..; t 50,000 00 Surpln sand Undivided Profits 17,621 27 Circulation 12,500 00 Dividens Unpaid 40 00 Due National Banks Deposits 217,823 97 t 296,7»6 30 State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: I, M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge anil be lief. M. D. SWARTS, Cashier. Subserllied and sworn to before me this 21 day of Feb-1901. JOHN H. CRONIN, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: A.WALSH. ) K.(5. SYLVARIA. 'Directors. JNO. D. RKESEH, j Card of Thanks. Rev. J. T. Bradford and family desire to express their thanks to all friends and members of his church who so kindly aided him during the illness and death of his mother, lie will tenderly remember those kind and sympathetic neighbors, friends and church members who helped him over the sad place of bereave ment in the loss of this earthly rela tive. May God's blessing follow all I pray.. J. T. BRADFORD. Mr*. N'ntloii Out ARIIID. TOPEKA, Feb. i!ii.—Yesterday was a great day in the annals of Mrs. Carrie Nation; the joint smasher, and the Home Defeuilers who ajv endeavoring to follow ill her footsteps. Mrs. Nation found two men wlro were willing to give bonds iu the sum of $2,000 to procure her release from tile county jail, and site is at liber ty. Before she left her cell, however, she had been rejoiced by news of another su l«Hin smashing raid carried out by her emulators in tin- darkness of the early morning. The Home Defenders raided a beer depository and had a light witli the police, in which one man was shot and a preacher, the leader of the baud of smashers, was arrested. H)llle<l Her Sis Children. SPOIvANK, Wash., Feb. 25 —A ter rible murder of six helpless children by a crazed mother occurred at Uniontown, Wash. Mrs. Itosa Wurzer, a widow, threw her six children, two boys and four girls, ranging in age from 4 to 12 years, into a well 30 feet deep with but two feet of water in the bottom, then jumped in the well and held their heads under the water until all were drowned. Neighbors found Mrs. Wuriser iu the well with her six murdered children and, putting a rope around her body, drew her out. She is violently insane and is restrained with difficulty. A Siuuaher In New Jermey. MILLVILLE, N. J., Feb. 20.—Mrs. Emma Hughes of this city created great excitenrent in south Miilville by emulat ing Mrs. Nation in smashing a saloon which her husband frequented. Armed with a hatchet, she entered the place ami smashed every bottle of beer, after which she took her husband by the arm and bustled him home. The temperance pie heartily indorse the action of Mrs. Hughes and a reform movement will be started touight. Miners Flight In Colorado. FLORENCE, Colo., Feb., 20.—A bat tle between strikers and nonunion coal miners is reported to be in progress at the Bear Gulch mines of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. It is said that several have been shot to death, but par ticulars cannot be had yet. Two hundred miners who arrived from the east have been escorted toward the mines by sev eral deputy sheriffs. O'Brien Win* In Ewcland. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Feb. 20. Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeated Harry Smith of Birmingham. England, in the third round of a 1"> round boxing con test here last evening for a pufse of £2OO. Donaistr Empress Gaining. CKONBKHG, Prussia, Feb. 25.—Th« Dowager Empress Frederick went for a ride in the park for half an hour about noon yesterday In a hand sleigh. She was accompanied by Dr. Renvers, who arrived at I) o'clock yesterday morning for his usual Sunday visit. Emperor Wiltiam drove over and remained all hour. . r ampbell,TKe s MERCHANT w Have just received my new Fall and Winter line of mens, youths and childrens* Clothing, consisting of: Hens' all wool Suits from $4.50 to 11 25 Youths' " « 360 to 7 10 Children's 4 •• 90 to 360 Over coats for all ages and sizes-, both storm and dress. Call and examine goods and pi Ices befi re going elsewhere, for I can save you from sl. to 3.00 on a suit or o/ercoat. It is a pleasure for me lo show our goods and give prices. Please call. - ■ , Yours very respectfully A. E. CAMPBELL. HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs. Stock taking sale of Mens, Boys and Childrens SUITS AND OVERCOATS. Great Reduction Before Taking Inventory. Children suits, to ss.oo; formerly 1.50 to £.OO Boys' suits, to $ 7.00; formerly 5.00 to 10.00 Men's suits, to sl2. formerly 6.00 to S2O Children's Overcoats going at from 1.50 to 3.00 Boys' " 2.50 to £.OO Men's " 4.00 to 10.00 HATS, any style, for Boys, 25c to $1; Mens, ssc to 1.50 U nderware, Overshirst, Sweaters, Duck Coats, Pea Jackets and all Gents Furnishings at Half Price. Call early before stock is exhausted. J"' W CAR/OLL.. Bio'ck 0 *" 011 Dobhore, P Try The News Item Job Office Once. Fine Printing # . NEAT WORK \A 1 V* • j_ MODERN FACILITIES. , W 0 J-'flfl! To Please. CLOTHING! <£!♦ (3. 3ufter, v—Of LAPORTE. Desires to call the attention of buyers of clothing to the fact that >»e represent* The American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in this locality, the World's Largest Tailors, and that he has a full lin* of Fall and Winter Samples of suits, pants and overcoats, in all stylos and at prices that will defy competition. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water proof Goods. 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. ADDRESS, A A BAKER, LAPORTE, PA. Wright & Haight, furniture 4 , ». —^undertaking, ALWAYS NEbJ. ' BRANCH CONNECTION AT LAPOBTE. ZE=\A.. NEXT DOOB TO WAGON SHOP. R. A. OONKLIN, Mgr. Ten Tears Experience has taught TORIII I P PA Us how to give the best value for r V/ni\OVIL.L.L.| rrt. The LEAST MONEY.
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