Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, AUG. 55. 1901. THE Ran- GREAT American — — Exposition. BUFFALO, N. Y„ Mav to November, 11 • Make arrangements now for your Summer Vacation, and join one of the Special Low Rate personally con ducted excursions via the Lehigh Valley R.R. The Pioneer Niagara Palls Ex cursion Route. County Seat Indices. ANO GLANCES AT THE TIMES. -W. J. Lawrence lias purchased a new rubber tired buggy, the tirst to lie introduced in this section. —George Gorman of Nordmont, \v as shaking hands with friends at th • county capitol on Tuesdav. —lnsurance Agent M. A. Scure ii. ,ii, of Dushore, was transacting business in town on Wednesday. -Mr. T. J. Keeler left on Tues day for Buffalo, where he will en joy several days at the Exposition. —Mr. and Mrs. L. It. tJumble vi it<d friends in JTillsgrove over : unday. Miss Annie NVolverton of Sha lnokin, is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Hradford. —Miss Jennie Keefe, of Athens, } .i., is spending a few days with lYiends in town. —Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Elder of liloomsburg, visited F. M. Crossley HI id family over Sunday. Rev. J. C. Bradford of Lee, Mass., son of ltev. J. T. Bradford, arrived at Laporte on Tuesday to spend a part of his vacation with his father. Rev. S. B. Bidlack has purchas ed a horse and carriage which will better enable him to attend to his several appointments in this section of the county. Miss Ina Osier left on Wednes day for an extended visit with friends in Williaiusport, Columbia Cross Roads and Elmira. —James C. Deininger of Sones town, who has been ill with typhoid fever has recovered sufficiently to be out of doors once more. —The latest arrival at the Moun tain House are Mrs. J. 15. Duble, of Williaiusport, Mrs. Felix Roulct of Newark Valley, Rev. Win.Jenkins, Williaiusport. —Miss Laura Short of Philadelphia who is stopping at the Laporte Hotel gave a pleasant entertainment to a number of her friends, last Monday evening. Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Dushore, I'a., Aug ust 10, by Rev. J. \V. Klingler, Mr. Harry H. Rockwell of Chicago, ill. and Miss Emily Poineroy. —lt looks to the man up the tree though James 11. fiansel would get the delegates for the nomination of sheriff of the Democratic party. James is making a creditable record as a tighter. -Rev. J. C. Bradford of Lee, Mass., son of Rev. J. T. Bradford, will preach in the Laporte Haptist Church next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The general public is cor dially invited to the service. —The Ladies' Aid are making arraugments for a great succi-ss of the annual supper to be given on Mr. J. V. Finkle's lawn next Thurs day evening, August '2l. Splendid foods and delicacies will be served from six o'clock until ten in the evening. The cause is a worthy one and merits the supj>ort of every cit izen. —Farmer George Kiess of David son township may not IH> one of the kings of com corners this fall but he lias a large Held of it gowing on his farm that places him in the front rank of corn raisers in this section. Massive stalks measuring over ten aud twelve feet high keeps right oil growing as if it did not know it was aE *ornered, out in Chicago. The field us an object of interest to farmers iiid admiration to its owner. It is relieved that hatchets will be more ■serviceable when the time comes to put it in the shock. —Choir practice in the Episcopal Church, Thursday evening at 7::S0. —Mrs. B. F. Hill ami daughter, Miss Orma, left for Philadelphia on Tuesday. —On account of the Sabbath School Convention held at Muncy Valley, The prayer meeting in the M. E. Church will beheld on Ibis Wednes day evening. Dr. Essler of Cook's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Can ada, will address the meeting. All are cordially invited to be present. —The following named pcrs< is have been chosen as delegates to i it resent- the Laporte M. E. Sabb: th School at the County Convenu n held at Muncy Valley on Thurs> iy and Friday of this week: Mrs.F 1. Crossley, Mrs. Andrew Hack.ev, Mrs. DeWitt Layland, Miss Once Lawrence, Miss Myrtle Bryan, MHS Harriet Oriinm and Miss Josephine Fraley. —Work on the new stave fad. ry under course of erection at this )»!:•« e lias been rushed along at a rapid r.ite during the past two weeks. The sixty-foot double tunnel constructed wholly ot concrete, to be used f««r steaming the wood before cut i:ilo staves, will be completed this wn k and the foundation for the factory laid. Carpenters will be at work by another week erecting the woodwork and the machinery will then begin to arrive. The benefits of this in dustry to Laporte as anticipated is already being felt. Foreign labor has not been shipped into use the shovel and wheelbarrow as is usually the cay '>ut local labor is given the pr r ' iice at reasonable wages. —Friends of Harry Mntchler, who is section boss on the rail road at Nordmont, say he was greatly elated several days ago when one of his for mer subordinates who graduated under him in spike driving,and who is now stationed further down the line in the same business, came up the road few days ago showing ev idence that he was a track inspector, which made Marry feel very proud of his former student's supposed pro motion. Since learning that he was falsely impressed llarry will not talk on the matter. Bhunk. James Brenchley is on the sick list. A dance was given at Shunlc last Thursday night. Lorenzo Brown is to move soon into the old hotel building, owned by Mr. Iliekock. Mr. Brown will keep transient boarders and carry mail between Canton and Shunk. Mr. Iliekock of Canton, is now putting his property at Shunk inn good condition for tennants. Most of the farmers in Sullivan do not raise grain to a sufficient ex tent to make the purchasing of a harvester advisable. Mr. B. E. llohn has pursued the proper course by buying a machine for his use and for the purpose of cutting grain for his neighbors. In this way a ma chine can be made lo pay for itself. Lyman Jackson's orchestra gave an entertainment at Shunk, Monday evening. It was well attend*d. Porter's hotel has again assumed duties at this place. Jay Forrest is engaged at excavat ing a cellar for Mr. Williams. Teachers' examination was held here Wednesday, August 7. II was attended by a class of live. Directors and citizens were in attendance. Unpractical and catch <jiu*t(ons were not asked. The examination was designed to be a fair test of the can didate's scholarship. Josse Salisbury returned with Ids sister to Ehnira, to make a short visit. Payne Shoemaker has enlisted in the U. S. Army. Mr. Beinlick, agent for cream sep arators, was in town Friday. Weiss Hine lias now began his fall thrashing season. After much discussion the School Board decided not to close the South Jlill school. The vendue at Lee Porter's was well attended. Property sold at good prices, J. I'. Kilmer and son-in-law Claud Smith, are about to erect a in dwelling house. The situation i i to be west from Mr. Kilmer's barn, back of the mill pond. Lumberman Francis Kilmer js alMMit to start up business for the winter, in his mill at Shunk. The School Hoard wishes all pupils of this district to return all borrowed text books that may be in their possession, to the school on the tirst day of the term which will be Sep tember 2d. An exchange of books is to be made then. family Reunion. The second reunion of the Moses Rogers' family was held in the Fair (■round at Forksville, on Wednes day of last week. About ten o'clock the family be gan to assemble and the time be fore dinner was spent in visiting. Dinner was served at one o'clock, in the dining hall which had been beautifully decorated by G. A. Rog ers, with evergreen and hunting. At one end of the hall, hung large pictures of Moses and Jane Rogers, each surrounded by a deep frame of evergreen overhung with the red, white ami blue, while bunting drap ed in abundance about the walls and ceiling, made most appropriate sur roundings for the tables. Two long tables at each side with a shorter table in the centre of the room were tastefully arranged under the super vision of Josephine Stevens. They were decorated with flowers ami fill" ed with many dainty and appetizing viands. At the central table sat Zilpha Fleming, S. S. Rogers, M. A. Rogers, Isaac and J. AV. Rogers, children of Moses Rogers, with their respective husband and wives. After a most enjoyable dinner all present gathered in the Home De partment building to listen to the addresses. All joined in singing "America," which made the build ing ring with music. The Pres., M. R. Black, gave the welcome ad dress in a few well chosen words, adding thereto reminiscence of the year past, saying there hail occured three births, two marriages and one death in the family since the reun ion of 1900. J. R. Fleming's address on "What may come," was entertainingly giv en and in citing past facts on which to base his predictions for the future, he fully expects we will have no "old maids" left in the family by the time of the next reunion. 8. Rogers' subject, "Loyalty in the Family," fitly presented and beautifully illustrated several jokes and the reading of a humorous poem entitled "At the Gate." A half hour was spent in listening to"The Funniest things that wvur etl in the Old Home," given by the older people. These caused much hearty laughter and recalled pleas ant memories. At the business meeting, M. R. Black, was re-elected l'res. and the first Saturday in August fixed as a permanent date for holding the re union. In consulting the family register we find the names of sixty flve persons enrolled at this meeting. MARY F. SNVPKK, Secy, A Pleasant Surprise. On August 9, 1901, a congenial gathering of frit nds and neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Mead as a surprise party to celebrate the tiOtli birthday of Mrs. Irene Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was com pletely surprised when her friends began to arrive, but seemed very happy over the affair. A tine din ner was served and heartily enjoyed by the guests. Icecream and cake was included iu the repast. After dinner the company a<yourm*l to the large, cool parlor where genera) conversation and past reminiscence were indulged iu until the supper hour, many anecdotes and humor ous storie* were given. After again p:<rtuking of dainty refreshments, all went back to the parlor and sang, "Nearer My God to Thee." An earnest prayer was then offered by Rev. T. J, Bradford, pastor of the Baptist church, of l,aporte, J»a. The guests then bade the fumilv good bye mid departed for their homes. This was a very pleasant event, and no doubt will tie remem bered for a leng time by all those present. Mrs. Roberts was congrat ulated many times on her youthful and hearty appearance. May she have many years added hi her life. The following mmicd persons were present on fliis occasion: Rev. J. T. Bradford and wife, Mjss Grace Brad ford, Mrs. A. J. Hackley, Nelson Lawrenson, Misses Dora and Dclja Upman, Mrs. J. N. Rosencrans, Miss Lena Rosencrans, Mrs. T. J. Keeler and daughter Miss Oljve, Geo. Lawrenson, A FBIENP, —M iss Alice Mrewsthi' and Mis? Veitch of Washington, 1). C., sang finely two beautiful solos in the Episcopal Church, last Sunday. St, John Protestant Episcopal Church. 11 th Sunday after Trinity, At u a. iu, Morning Prayer and sermon, subject, "prerching Great Truths," At 7;HO p. m, Evening Prayer and sermon. At 3i)lO p. m, Sunday School, subject, "The Gos pel." Address by the R»*ctor. Cat o •hlsm. beautiful solos will be sung at both services. Rev. Otho Brant, D. 1). and Rev. Jaiues Cameron, D. D., of Jersey City will preach. All are most cordially invited. |YOUR MONEY BACK] IB* Ik this Refrigerator it lot as described SBJ)5 t Freight prepaid. lone, *lB inches deep, is lined with heavjr sine, galvanized iron shelves, and is insulate." with water proof fibre felting. Its retail value is $16.00—#7.05 saved in buying of the maker. Our Furniture Department contains thousands of similar bargains. Our Mammoth Catalogue of 4*o pages. sixe 14 a 10 l Z inches, tells all about Furniture-- also about Every* thin K to Eat, Use and Wear ( oiitains over 11,000 illustra tions and quotes wholesale pthes to consumers on over 150,000 different articles. It costs us $135 mailed to vou tor 10 cents, whiih w cents you deduct from your /Irs t order o/si.oo. Free Lithographed Catalogue shows " FAMOUS MARY LAND" Carpet*, Rugs, Draperies, Hall Paper, Hewing ■aehlnei, HlankeU, Comfort#, Krsned Picture*, and Specialties In 1 ; bolstered Kurnlture, In their real relers. CarpeU sewed fr« • i.lnln* fur nl«k»d without charge and FRKWUT PAIIi ON ALL THE ABOVR. Free Catalogue ef Men's Rnde-te-Order Cletktng—has Urge cloth sample* attached. WK PRKPAY KXPRRSS- Afll AND UFA ItANTKIi TO FIT. Vree Dress Ooode Catalogue contains samples frem It* I cents to 91.60. WE FAY TRANSPORTATION. Why nay retail prices for We sell absolutely everything. Which bouk do you want? Address this way t JULIUS lINES ft SON, Baltiaiore, Md. Dept. ICE CREAM. Hitter's Ice Cream Parlor open for the season, well prepared for public comforts in times of extreme heat. Special attention given to tea parties and weddings. Ilofl'nagle's Ice Cream has a distinct value and is a delicious treat. Sold fresh from the factory every Saturday evening. \Y. B. HITTER, Proprietor. LAPORTE ICE CREAM PARLOR. When the mercury goes up, go up too, to Funston's ice cream parlor for a big dish of delicious coolness. Sold by the quart or dish at rooms in former Hotel Maine. (Jood meas ure is a part of our religion and prompt service and courteousness are ourside line specialties for which we make no extra charges. Open every afternoon and evening with i' variety of Havered cream. CI I AS, R. FUNSTON, Prop. In He: Hut ate ol Polly C. Steinlmck, late of l>avi<lnon Township, Sullivan Co., Pa., deoeaHeil. To Adilie K, I'nslinell. Mice f!.N'olile, and Alva <!. Noble, her husband. L.1.. •Slembaek, Irene llazzen, Nellie (i. Hob. bins and Taylor Kobins, her husband, Hell llouskneclit and Frank lloußekncclit her husband, and Ha Fayette l>. Stein back lieirs of eaid I'olly C. Steinback and all others interested : Vou are hereby notifi ed that the Orphans' Court ol Sullivan County, Pa., has awarded an inquest to make partition and valuation ol' certain Heal Kxtate ol' the said Polly C. Steinback deceased, consisting ol' a lot of land and dwelling house located thereon, in tlu village of Sonestown. Sullivan County, Pa. adjoining the Lorali Hotel. And tliat said impiest will be held on the premise* aforesaid on TUKSPAY the 10th (lav of SKPTKMHKK, 1901, at 2 o'clock a. hi. when and where you nun attend if you think proper. 11. W. OSLEH, Slier ill. Sheritl's office, l.aporte, Pa., July 22, 'til. NOTICE OF DISSOXUTION OF PA ItTN KHSII IPi Notice is here by given, that iliu partnership lately sub-1 •sisting between .lolin .1. Webster and Wellington A. Rosencrans, ol baporte. Pa., under the firm name of "Laporte biimber Company," was dissolved on the 2d day of August, 1901, by mutual con sent. All debts owing to said partner ship are to be received by John J. Web ster and all demands on the said partner- i ship are to be presented to him lor pay meut. JoIIN J. VVF.IiSTKK, WKbbINCiToN A. HoSENCHANS. A. J. Hkaiii.kv, Ally, NOTICE OF FOHMATION OF PAU TNEItSIUP under the provisions of the Act ofCeneral Assembly approved May 9. 1K99, authorizing the formation o| partnerships in which one or more, or all of the partner*, liiav limit their liahil- : ity lor the debts of the partnership to the am on nt of the capital subscribed by such ' partner, or partners, respectively, and providing penalties tor violation of its! provisions. Notice is hereby given that the under signed subscribers, John J. Webster and ' Wellington A. Hosencrans ol' l.aporte Pa., ] did on the second day of August A. I>. 1901, enter into and Ibrm a limited par- | tnership the name of which is ''The La 1 porte Lumber and Turned Wood Company j Limited. The general purpose of said : partnership is "The inaniilactiiring of lumber, manufacturing turned goods or i articles, novelties, etc, and purchasing! material to by used in the manufacture ; thereof, and selling the products made! therefrom.'' Th n names of the partners are John J. j Webster and Wellington A. Itosencrans. The amount of capital subscribed by each of said partners the 2d day of August, j I9o|, is as follows, viz: P>v John..11. 1 Webster there has been subscribed the ; sum of(tfllL'100.00) three thousand time hundred dollars. Hy Wellington A. Kos- j encrans there has been subscribed the sum of (#1100.00) one thousand one bun- , died d 'liars. All of said capital has been paid in by | saiil partners. I'he liability of each and > all oi said partners is limited iu accor dance with the provisions of tiie aforesaid | Act of General Assembly, to wit Act ol j May 9, 1899, P. L. 2(11 to the following! sums or amounts, vizi Liability ol John ! J. Webster is limited to the sum of(s.'{;{(Hl) j three thousand three hundred dollars. 'l'he liability of Wellington A. Rosencrans in limited to the sum ot (1100.00) one j thousand one hundred dollars. The du- j ration or term for which said partnership , has been formed is eight years from Aug- ] nst 12, 1901, and ending August 12, 1909. | 'l'he Articles of Partnership have been left for record in the ottice of the Recor der of |leeds of Sullivan County, at La porte, pa. JOHN J. WEBSTER, WELLINGTON A. ROSENCRANS.! August 8, 1901. i Campbell, Th l^ R ™^ •"""•♦•♦mi . ——- To the Ladies: ? Have just received my new Spring and Summer Stock of Drv Good °f Wi " s,s ' anil Suil mu ' r, " : EVERY DEPARTMENT IS PULL Or NEW THINGS. Tho prices are right; call and inspect goods, I know we can pleas» you i« both quality and price. Don't forget that our Clothing Shoe and Wall Paper Departments are full of new goods. To the Gentlemen: ° T of . T,mot!! y. Wover, Red Top, Orchard Grass and Garden beed?, and pticsc ara very low. SfldKU Jor Deerlng Mowers, Binders ond RaKes. tureUa Mowers, Wiard Plows and Raises, Davison and Perry ITa.irows, alio Rowker's Fertilizers. A ir,-tooth mt7?* , " V ' J," n' you money on anything you need on tl.e farm. Call, and I will prove it to you. Yours for Baairtess, . CAMPBELL. Chat Spring CinT^ of ours is attracting wide attention. We are showing a wider range of excellent values in popular ftriceb Clothing Specialties than you have ever seen before, including a com plete assortment of Men's Striped Worsted Suits, Men's Blue Serge Suits, A Big Line of Men's Furnishings. Boys' Sailor, Vestee and Double Breasted Suits, Boys' three piece Suits. JWT 11 Hotel Carroll Block, i . VV Pa. 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