Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, DEC. I<J 1901. —Miss Martha Ambrusterof Cam den, N. J., is a guest at the Moun tain House. —Mr. Raymond Jackson and Miss Anna Gilbert, both of Hills grove, were married 011 December 12, at Dushore, by Rev. Hoosier. —Mrs. E. V. Ingham and Miss Josephine Colt of Eagles Mere spent a few hours in town Thursday, 011 their way home from shopping in "Williamsport. —R. J. Yothers, who is erecting a turned wood factory at Wheelerville, Fox township, was transacting bus iness at Laporte, the early part of this week. -—James Monroe, superintendent of the stave factory, returned to La porte last week from Lebonan, Ind. where he spent a few weeks with his family. —The top of one of the beautiful shade trees on Judge Dunham's lawn was blown off, and several other ornamental trees along our streets were turned up by the roots. —Mr. J. A. Gibbs, last week mov ed his family from Ilillsgrove to this place. They occupy the Episco pal parsonage, lately vacated by Atty. A. J. Bradley. Mr. Gibbs will be employed at the stave facto ry when it is putin operation. —The dam at hunters Lake which furnishs water power for the Eagles Mere Electric Light Plant, will be reconstructed and made larg er to meet the extra demand for more lights to be supplied the com ing season. —Every baby born in Chicago af ter Jan. 1, 1902, will be worth 2"> cents to the parents or doctor who reports the birth to tin* county clerk. It is estimated that it will cost the county $13,009 a year. —A suit for settlement brought by L. T. Richart against Howard Lyons was before 'Squire Keeler's <!Ourt Tuesday. The plaintiff not be ing prepared to proceed with the rase, paid the costs and the ease will be heard at some future date. -—Owing to the suspended frieght traffic on the Lehigh Valley rail road, the paper for this weeks issue of the News Item is delayed some where along the line, making it nec essary for us to issue a smaller sheet this week one day late. It is hoped that by another week supplies can be furnished and the issue circulated 011 usual time. —Mr. Green, father of Mrs. L. R. Gumble of this place, died at his home in Ilillsgrove, Thursday of last week after several weeks of se vere illness. The funeral was to be held on Sunday but owing to bridges being out in all directions from Ililligrove, no undertaker was able to reach there until Monday, at which time the funeral was held. —The ladies' Aid Society of Forksville M. E. church, will hold a Handkerchief Bazaar, in the rooms over McCartv's store, Friday and Saturday evenings, Dee. 20, and 21. A variety of fancy goods, useful and ornamental, suitable for Christinas presents, will be sold at reasonable prices. Refreshments will be sorv ed Friday from •"> to S p. m."The Feast of Seven Tables," will be an interesting ami satisfying feature 011 Saturday at 7 p. 111. The following is taken from the AVilliamsport Sun, which may be more of its groundless sensation, but if found to be accurate, will be some thing new to many county commis ioners of the State. It reads: "Under an act passed by the legis late in 189.") the State will rebuild all bridges over public streams, which are washed out by floods. By public streams is meant all creeks and rivers recognized as public, such for instance as those used for log driving. Lycoming, Loyalsock and Pine Creeks come within the mean ing of this act. This will save the taxpayers of the county many hun dreds of dollars this year. The old wooden bridge at Barbours Mills, which was washed away and de stroyed, would come under this class. It is also thought that the big iron bridge over Big Bear creek, near Barbours Mills, would also come within the meaning of the act." —WHITEOLA the greatest shoe, slipper, belt, glove and clothing cleaner on earth. Sold only at La l'orte Clothing Store. Harry Zax. A fine lot of Christmas goods 011 exhibition at the store of Mrs. M. «C. Lauer. Call in and see them. The Damaging Storm of l ast >Veek. The terrible wind and rain storm that hold high carnival through a largo section of the country Satur day last, did vast damage to prop erty throughout Sullivan county. The storm broke upon this town ear ly Saturday morning and continued in all its fury until early Sunday morning. It was about 12 p. 111. when the heaviest section of the storm awakened the sleeping in habitants, anil considerably fright ened, especially those living in the second ward, who were warned, and ready to flee from danger should the dam above them give way. At no other time had the water in Lake Mokoma reached the height it did in this storm. The outlet was not adequate to permit the overflow to pass off, and great volumes of wa ter poured over the breast of the dam, causing much fear to those liv ing below in the second ward. At the "Big Onion," a lumbering camp three miles down the outlet, houses and barns were flooded, driv ing the occupants to the hills. Men waded through water reaching to their waists, to the stables after hors es and cattle. The roads were so badly damaged that business in the lumber wood.- had to be suspended. Willis Snyder, who is jobbing for ('has. Reede., had three bridges across the Loyal Sock taken out, which involves a heavy loss, in hav ing to replace them to flnish his con tract. t will cost townships large sums of money to repair the roads washed out and replace bridges. It was with much difficulty that the stage from Laporte to Forksville made its trip Monday. On Sunday Rev. Bradford hud to cancel his appoint ment at Eagles Mere, the road be ing impassable. Rev. Bid lack man aged to flll his appointment at Nord mont by swinging the ax vigorously at a number of places where trees obstructed his way. No mail passed to or from La porte until Tuesday evening. The W. A X. B. track at Tivola and other points where it borders Muney Creek, was completely wrecked. Much damage was done to property at Muney Valley. The complete story of the dam age wrought in Bradford county is coming in slowly. Three lives were lost, two others will die from ex posure, and the monetary loss to property is beyond present estimate. The borough of Monroeton was the heaviest sufferer. At that point and Greenwood, on the Tovvanda (iiek, two railroad and two travel bridges were swept away. At Muney Valley, the small farm of Bruce Rea's was completely de - stroyed; the creek taking a new course, cut a wide channel through the centre of his lands. The resi dence of Hayman Herr was torn from the store building and washed several feet away. The furniture in the lower rooms is now frozen fast in icc, making it impossible to remove it The county bridges at Lopez and Ilillsgrove, have been washed away. Talent Turned to Good Account, Hours of gloom and dissapoint ment were turned to mirth, at Halls on Wednesday last, when a large num ber of passengers from the W.«& X. B. train found on arriving at Halls that the Reading train was three hours late. It being noon hour, many were thankful to be able to partake of refreshments at the hotel, but even n good dinner did not console their disappointment. It seemed as though the world was out of joint with every one. Men fumed because of dilatory appointments and women with tempers on edge, scolded be cause of reduced shopping opportu nities. But at the time of the deep est depression at the hotel parlors, Miss Ada Chase and Miss Josephine Colt of l'.ngles Mere, being with the belated passengers,broke into the mo notonous interval with recitations and solos. Miss Chase soon had the gloom turned to laughter, and Miss Colt's beautiful solos pleased so well that few would have not rather waited another hour for the past due train. These accomplished ladies were pronounced heroes of the hour. Mssaulted By Negro. Philadelphia, Dec. I<>. —Annie Hen dricUson. a domestic in the employ of Henry Rodenstein. who resides near Merchantville, N. J., about liv<s miles from Camden, was attacked on Saturday night by John Moon-, a ne gro. who cut her throat with a razor. She is not expected to recover. Miss Hendrickson was returning home, when Moore selr.ed her. She srream ed, and the negro, drawing a razor, slashed her throat twice. Moore was arrested yesterday and Identified by Miss Hendrickson. He is in jail at Mt Holly. C.iurt Notes Continued from L.a»t Issue. Lyon Lumber Co. vs L. T. Rich art, jury find verdict for defendant. W. W. Jackson et el vs Hush J. Thomson, a rule is granted upon the pfaintiffs to show cause why the re turn of service should not he set aside at their costs; returnable at next term ofcouH. In re: damages of Win. Algier <ll road lending from Big Bottom to Cherry Mills. Wednesday the !Sd day of February next is tixed for final hearing and notice is to be serv ed upon Forks township at least ten days before hearing. The same pro ceedings 011 same date is directed in damage suit of Catharine Haley 011 road in Cherry township. Also of Geo. Kaier on damages sustnined in Forks townsnip. Gertrude Kpler vs Samuel Fpler; upon motion court appointed J. 11. Lawrence commissioner to take tes timony. Comth. vs Geo. Yanney; attach ment allowed to issue against Jos. Kester for costs. Comth. vs Geo. Gansel; attach ment issued against Joseph and John Gansel for costs in this case. In re: road from double Run to Eagles Mere; report confirmed ab solutely and width of road fixed at 33 feet. On petition the administratrix of Wm. To-srr-m! "i deed., is directed to sell t lie r< :il t tati of decedent. 111 re: petition of Polly Steinback, deceased; court directs 11. W. Osier to expose the property to public sale. The thirty-sixth annual teacher's institute for Sullivan County will be held in Kline's Opera House. I)u --shore, Pa., from ])(«•. 30, to Jan. 3, 1902, opening nt l' p. 111. Monday and closing Friday at noon. The fol lowing instructors will be present: Hon. Henry Houck, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruct ion; Prof. Geo. E. Little, Washing ton, D. C.; Supt. J. George Hecht, Muncy, Pa.; Prof. I. I). Gresh, Mil ton, Pa. Evening entertainments:—Mon day, l>r. Houck; Tuesday, Prof. Lit tle; Wednesday, Thursday, concert by The Old l'lnmest ad Quartette Company, of New York city. The law requires that all schools shall be closed duringthe week and provides that teachers shall be paid for the time spent at the institue. We hope this year to enroll every teacher. So teacher who values his professional reputation can afford to absent himself from the County In stitute. Persons holding certifi cates, but not at present engages in teaching, prospective teachers and teachers in private schools, are cor dially invited to enroll as members. The enrolling committee will be at the hall from 9 a. 111. until the open ing of institute. Teachers are re quested to enroll immediately upon their arrival. Reserved seats are to be selected at the time of enroll ment and all confusion and delay will beavoided by attending to this matter before noon. Those who come first will have the choice of seats. The fee for teachers is one dollar, and enrollment cards admit the holder to all entertainments. The Sullivan County School Di rector's association will meet with the institute ot 1:31 p. 111. 011 Wed nesday, January I• Every School Director iu the county is cordially invited, and it is hoped that every district will be well represented. Deputy State Supt. Houck will ad dress the directors. The best talent available has been secured for the institute. The en tertainment course is the best ever before offered in the county. A cor dial invitation to attend all of the sessions of the institute is hereby ex tended to all who feel an interest in the cause of education. !•'. W. Mkymokt, Supt. Two Bodies Petrified. Pleasaut\ills, X. J., Dec. lt>. —While a grave dipper was disinterring the remains 01 Oeovge and Charles, young children ot Joseph Stevens, of Klwood, he was surprised to find them In a perfectly natural condition, petrifica tion havina takr-11 place. The bodies were interred five years as.), and since that time have turned to stone. Senator Sewell's Condition. Camden, N. J., Dec. t'i.—The ron li tion of United Slates Senator Sawell according to hIH physicians was more encouraging Inst night. The senator during yest.^'i'ayßallied from his si: k lng spell of Saturday night and is now said to be in no immediate dan ger. Two Killed In Maryland Wreck. CuiiiU liand. Md., Dec. Jfi. —J. P. Maxwell, engineer of Grafton. W. Va., and" C. T. Sharp, brukemao, of New burg, \V. Va., were killed iu a roar end collision on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Keyaer last night. Three cars were wrecked. Yoar Money Back tf China Closet is not as describe J Our Furniture Department rnntalns thousand-* r>f similar t>arcaius. Our Mammoth 112 irnitur-,-also al»"»t everything to Hat, !_'«• an.l \V«ar; contains o.cr 121.000 illus; r.-ti.>ns a:..i quote* *holc>4i>» pHres to consuui-.n t<n over 1 0«K) different article?. lr fpsts iks f-3S —f<>Yt it for t<+., v.'hick : ■■■*. ysu t from your Tint Jcr 0/Sr.,<o. rrf*! Litiioyrai'li'-'l Cnt 1 . sL<-ws '*/: »• CailMIS, V\ 1 r, l)r"., .'.r's i M.u lilitr-s, l(Ui,. C itit",>rti, !• nn ■! ■. t spnlallln in llph l~t»t ,1 |.| Wi r.v,l . r, Carfrts snvt</innr? /urtti.ktft n I '>'■ *: . and freight Aui "'ty ■ ,1- .'e. Free "( M,-t, s • |.. t - In. -1 HI, , tortifd. (IV yrr.My ■vVfj.i-,', \\ llySwy r. t.'i- I'"*' - aiiyti.inK * **'■ il I everything. Will, ti , v n.l t A t ires* Ibis ■■ :<> : JULIUgJIINEH k SON. Baltimore M,i D«pt. M. A. bpen'c "•> i v M"s -j nio (la - mon, whlW 1 wit ,!rivin< a Vet-son Miss., were slris!; and killed l«y ft railroad train R0063V1.1t ll 'icilto SI!>O,PCO, New York, Dec. !•'. I'r.d r hi rul ing of Jniig.? 1 n-.v: . it'O iu the suil brought to ol> a'n a cousTruet'on of the will ol Coiti'liv's V n Schalclc F.oosevolt. the ( as > order.-d s ttie 1 before throe cßtys no ice. Theodore Roosevelt, president of tha Unite.i States, will inhsrit b?tweeu JIOO,OOO and $150,000 by Jtulgc Lawrence's do clsion. The estate is variously esti mated at from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Live Stock Breedera' Convention. Pittsburg. Dec. 16. —The third an nual convention of the Pennsylvania I.ive Stock Breeders' Association will be held at the Monongahela House, this city, December 18 and 19. when a large attendance is assured. Botha Has 24,000 Armed Men. Paris, Dec. 16. —A morning paper here asserts that Commandant Gen eral Hotha has reported to Mr. Kru ger that he has 24,000 aimed men, 10.000 beinf, Cape Colony recruits. Sensational Suicide. Wilmington, Del., Dec. 16.—Mrs. Llndley C. Kent, -16 years old, wife of a well-known business man, commit ted suicide in a sensational manner at her home In this city on Saturday. She locked herself in the bathroom and first cut the arteries in both her wrists. Then she filled the bathtub half full of water and got iu to drown. Next she took a pillow and held It firmly with both hands across her mouth and nostrils, and death from suffocation ensued. Mrs. Kent had been ill a long time, to which fact her Buicldal act is attributed. Sale of Valuable Real Estate. By virtue of a i order of the Orphans' Court ofSullivan County. Pennsylvania, made by \irtue of proceedings in partition had in the estate of Polly C. Steinback, late ot the Township of Davidson, County of Sullivan ami State of Pennsylvania, deceased, the undersigned trustee np|K>int ed by the said Court for the purpose ol making stteli sale, will expose to public sale at Hotel Swank, iu the village ol Sonestown, Sullivan County, Pa., on FRIDAY, .JANUARY, 3d, PJO2, at 2 o'clock; p. in.the following described property ol the said decedent, situated in the vi lage of Sonestown. Davidson Town | ship, Sullivan County, Pa., described as loliows, to wit: All that town lot in said village o< Sonestown, Itinj; between lot late of (leo. Miller and lot late of .John .). Miller and running from the public road through s'lid village of Sonestown back to an alley supposed lobe ten rods, be the same more or less, and being the lot adjoining what is now the I.orali Hotel property and on the North side of -mine. Lot improved and having erected thereon a good two -lory frame dwelling house, another frame building suitable Ibr shop or store, and frame harn and other outbuildings with I fruit and ornamental trees thereon, being a very desirable village property and known as the Steinback Homestead prop erty. Terms of sale as fixed by the Or phans' Court of Sullivan County: t hie fourth of the purchase money ' the striking down of the property and ti. v remaining three-lourihs within one year thereafter, with interest from confirma tion NiSi. Security to be given by the purchaser to comply with the terms ot. the sale. 11. W. OSLKR, Trustee E. J. MUI.I.EN, Attorney. Laporte, Pa., December 10, 1901. LADIES: There is nothing e jual to tlii* Home Trentment Orange Lily and Ilerhuhl Tonic for female com plaints of every nature. We woulU suggest to nil our lady readers who suffer and wish to know the truth and avoid expense, to send to Mits. 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We believe in selling only such goods as give entire satisfaction. We believe what we say and say what we think. We wdru you to believe what we say and that when we say it, IT'S SO. We believe in giving One Hollars worth for SI.OO. We are convinced that your interests and our own are closelv allien. If we show you it is to your advantage to trade with us. yon will give u» v'our pat ronage. We trust that this appeal will bring response and that Inisi. e*s mav open between us which niav continue long, pleasantly and profilnblv. Careful Thinking Wise Decisions Prompt Acts Will Win Every Time. What we Claim. We claim that SI,OOO of vour money will buy as many goods ns SI,OOO of our com petitors. We carry a large, assorted stock of standard goods and sell lower than ever before. Our Stock Consists of General fllbercbanfciee OF ALL KINDS. A. E. CAMPBELL, Shunk, Pa. Ready for Tall Men's, Boys and Childrens' Suits and Overcoats. DISTINCTIVE AND ORIGINAL SURPRISINGLY STYLISH. 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