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,THURSDAY, FEB. 13. 1902.
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County Seat Indices.
AND QLANCES AT THE TIMES.
—Miss Fannie Mcylert is visiting
friends at Eagles Mere.
—From all parts of the county
sleighing is reported good, and King
Cold still reigns.
—Tony Nardini and Harry Lan
don are students at the Williamsport
< Commercial College.
—Attorneys E. J. Mullen and A.
J. Bradley are in Williamsport, at
tending Superior Court.
A. B. Kilmer, Esq. of Shunk,
was doing business at the county
seat Monday.
Mr. A. A. Dunham of Eagles
Mere, had business transactions at
Laporte Monday.
—Merchant Vernon Hull, of Hills
grove, was transacting business at
the county offices Tuesday.
—Three sled loads of young people
from Sonestown, drove to Laporte,
Tuesday evening, where they spent
a merry time at the home of F. M.
Crossley.
—Heine, the poet, is said to have
made a will in which he bequeathed
everything to his wife 011 the condi
tion that she would marry again,
lie said that he wanted one man to
regret his death.
—W. C. Mason arrived home last
week, for a few days rest, from his
work at Punxsutawney Where he is
engaged in civil engineering 011 an
electric railway exteiition.
—The church supper given by the
Ladies' Aid at the home of Mrs. T.
.1. Keeler last Friday night was well
attended and afforded a pleasant
time to those present. The net pro
ceeds amounted to $28.00.
—Trained nurse Miss Myrtle Mil
ler, has been giving excellent atten
tion to ('has. Coleman during the
past week, and now has her patient
in a fair condition to recovery. Mr.
Coleman was lirst taken ill with ap
pendicitis and later suffered a critical
attack of neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. Win. Kilmer an old resident
of Fox township, died at the home
of his son, Mr. Zack Kilmer near
Shunk, Friday of last week. Mr.
Kilmer had nearly reached the age
of 84 years. He hurried his aged
wife two weeks before his death.
The funeral service was held Sunday,
Rev. Smith of Forksville,officiating.
Interment in West Hill cemetery.
—Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Meylert
are visiting Mrs. Meylert's sister in
Middletown, N. Y. Mr. Meylert is
still suffering from the attack of in
carnation of the eyes he had several
weeks ago and is having his eyes
treated by a specialist in Middle
town.
—Jacob Gries had his left foot
badly bruised last Friday while at
work in the log yard at the stave
factory. While assisting in unload
ing logs he was accidently caught by
a large log which fell from the sled.
It will be several weeks before his
painful injuries will allow him to
resume work.
—Raymond, the little son of Mr.
and Mrs. Emerson lligley, had one
of his arms badly burned last Sat
urday, while his mother was absent
but a few moments. The child is
unable to say how bis sleeve caught
fire, but it is supposed he was playing
about the stove. The boy's screams
attracted Mrs. Iligley's attention
and on hastening to the house found
the boy's arm enveloped in flames,
and the flesh badly burned.
—Dr. W. 11. Randall, of William
sport, has purchased the Willson
property at this place and commenc
ed work in his new field Wednesday
morning. Dr. Randall's reputation
as a first class physician is well
known to many of the people in this
section as he practiced medicine in
his younger days at Forksville. lie
is a cousin to Dr. W. F. Randall of
Dushore.
—The Democratic members of
Congress who are objecting to anti
anarchy legislation because it is
against state rights, are putting that
doctrine to a bad use. Atteinps on
the lives of national officers can be
construed onlv as crime* against the
nation.
It is gratifying to note that among
the'famine conditions said to be
threatening other countries of the
world, there are only two that are
menacing the United States. One
is a famine of railroads to haul the
cars, in spite of the increased mile
age of the past few years, and the
other is a famine of cars to haul the
produce, in spite of the fact that the
shops are working night and day to
make up the deficit.
Hillsßrove.
Numerous friends gave Miss Jen
nie Biddle a surprise party last
Thursday evening, by showering a
tine lot of birthday presents upon
her.
Miss Beatrice Green is on the sick
list.
Miss Emma Karge spent Sunday
with John Lucas and family.
The Ladies' Aid Society and
Christian Endeavor gave an oyster
supper at J. W. Green's Thursday
evening.
Soap orders are the rage at pres
ent.
Merry sleighing parties should
stop their noise when passing homes
where there are sick persons.
Prof. Green is spending consider
able time over the hill. Perhaps he
is hunting (dear) out of season.
Miss Edna Ludy has returned
from an extended visit with her sis
ter in Binghamton, N. Y.
C. 11. Green is working at Cross-
Forks, Potter county.
There are a number of cases of
measles in town,
The Methodist Christian Endeav
or, have two new members, J. S.
Morgan and Edna Secules. It would
be a good thing if more of our young
people would do likewise.
Eagles Mere.
Measels are again in our town and
a number are suffering with them.
Oney Brink had one of his lingers
mashed while coasting last week.
The Night Cap Social held at Ho
tel Eagles Mere, on Saturday even
ing, was a decided success.
Mr. Ellis Keisinger has been
spending a few days with his par
ents at this place.
Mr. Norman llall of New York
City, and Mr. Moore of Picture
Hocks, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Vanßuskirk.
Mr. Harl Bigger of Muncy Valley
attended the social at this place
Saturday evening.
Miss Grace Bradford and Rev. S.
B. Bidlavk, of Laporte, called on
friends at this place Thursday of last
week.
I). Kehrer of South Williamsport,
spent a day here last week.
F. W. Peale and W. 11. Vanßus
kirk, attended the horse sale at
Ilughesville, Friday.
Miss Bessie Cheney is visiting
friends at I'ennsdale.
E. V. Ingham and E. S. Chase,
transacted business at the county
seat Friday.
A delightful surprise party was
given Mrs. Chas. McCarty, on Fri
day last, a large number were
present and all report a good time.
Miss Fannie Mcylert of Laporte,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. S.
Chase.
Shunk.
The spelling contest given at the
lower school house last Thursday
evening was well attended.
Anna Porter has returned from
Canton, where she had been receiv
ing medical treatment.
The Squire was out of town a few
days last week.
Local Institute.
The local institute for Davidson,
Shrewsbury, Laporte and Eagles
Mere, will be held Feb. 22, atSones
town, with the followsng program:
Forenoon, music by institute;
Question Box; Music.
Afternoon, Music; "The Teacher
and the School," C'. C. Craft; "Class
Drill in Primary Number Work,"
Mrs. Warren; "Music in the School
room," Mable Pennington; Recita
I WINCHESTER I
CARTRIDGES IN ALL CALIBERSH
1 from .22 to .50 loaded with cither Black or Smokele«s Powder ■
J always give entire satisfaction. They era made »nd loaded In a ■
modern manner, by exact machinery operated by skilled experts, ■
gg THEY SHOOT WHERE YOU HOLD ♦ ALWAYS
tion, Blanche Miller; "How to Cul
tivate the Power of Observation,"
Alice Gilmore; "Class Drill in Civil
Government," Myrtle Edgar: "Stud
ies in Literature," Bessie Swank;
Recitation; "Current Events that I
Should Teach," Frank Shoemaker;
"Devices in Composition Work,"
Harry Botsford; "Biography in
Teaching History," Clyde Worth
ington; Recitation; Debate: Resolv
ed, That Grammer is of More Im
portance than Physiology, Art", Wal
ter Lorah, Alvin Starr, Clara Streby.
Neg. Spencer Starr, Jessie Wrede'
W. B. Hazen.
An address to the directors by
Supt. F. W. Meylert.
Directors are earnestly requested
to be present. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend.
The teachers are expected to be
present promptly at 9:30 a. in.,and
to bring their singing books used at
County Institute.
License Notices.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing applications tor license have been filed
in my office, and that the same will be
presented to the Court of (Quarter Sessions
of the Peace of Sullivan County, on
MONDAY, the 17th day of FEBRUARY,
at 2 o'clock, p. m.
CHERRY TOWNSHIP.
1 John G. Cross. Tavern; Cherry Mills.
2 John C. Schadd, Tavern; Mildred.
3 Frank F. Schadd, Distiller's; Mildred.
4 James Connor, Tavern, Mildred.
5 Chas. E. Jackson, Tavern; Mildred.
0 John Daley, Tavern; Mildred.
7 Robert 11. Guy, Tavern; Mildred.
8 Leonard Ililbert, Wholesale; Dushore.
9 John P. Murphy, Restaurant, Mildred.
10 Patrick F. McGee, Restaurant; Satter
field.
COLLEY TOWNSHIP
11 llenry McKibbins, Tavern; Lopez.
12 Julia Jackson, Tavern; Lopez.
13 James P. McGee, Tavern; Lopez.
14 J. D. Cooper and George Heinbury,
Tavern; Lopez.
15 C. F. llunsitiger, Tavern; Colley.
lti Fred Uleason, Tavern; Ganoga Lake.
17 William E. Steafather, Restaurant;
Lopez.
18 Patrick J. Finau, Restaurant; Lopez.
19 John 11. Yonkin, Restaurant. Lopez.
20 James P. Gorgg, Wholesale, Lopez.
DAVIDSON TOWNSHIP.
21 Daniel 11. Lorah, Tavern; Sonestown.
32 Geo. W. Myers, Tavern; Muncy Valley
23 Parvin Kile, Tavern; Emmons.
24 Dennis Palmatier, Tavern; Muncy
Valley.
25 Ellis Swank, Tavern; Sonestown.
20 Jno.W.Moran, Tavern; Muncy Valley.
DUSHORE BOROUGH.
27 Charles A. Babcock. Tavern; Dushore.
28 Michael Cummiskey. Tavern;Dushore,
29 Anthony Rouse, Tavern; Dushore.
30 Margaret Connor, Restaurant,Dushore
31 Patrick Daley, Restaurant, Dushore.
32 Robert McGee, Restaurant, Dushore.
33 John Ilembury, Wholesale; Dushore.
34 Tlios. W. Gahan, WholesaletDushore.
EAGLES MERE B< (ROUGH.
35 W. 11. Vanßuskirk; Tavern; E. Mere.
FORKSVILLE BOROUGH.
36 James N.Campbell, Tavern;Forksville
111LLSG ROV E TOW NSIII P.
37 Joseph llelsman, Tavern; llillsgrove.
LAPORTE TOWNSHIP.
38 Philip Peterman, Tavern; Nordmont.
LAPORTE BOROUGH.
39 Frank W. Gallagher, Tavern;Laporte,
40 David Temple, Tavern; Laporte.
TIIOS. E. KENNEDY, Clerk.
Clerk's office,Laporte,l'a., January 27,'92.
February Trial List.
Return day, Monday February 24th
at 2 o'clock p. m.
W. L. Woodrut vssW. W. Jackson et
el. No. 62, Sept. term, 1900. Ejectment.
Plea, not guilty.
Mullen* | Walsh.
2 J. S. Holla & Co. vs W. Woodruf,
Jackson Executor and Blanch Winifred
Sturdevant Executrix of Bernice W.
Jackson, deceased. Xo. 67, Sept. term,
1900. Assumpsit. Plea, lion assumpsit,
payment set otf etc.
Cronin. | Maxwell,Mullen and Walsh.
3 Rider Errison Engine Co. a corpor
ation vs Henry Brown owner or repuded
owner and W. McCotinell contractor.
No. 40 May term, 1901. Mechanic's
lien. Plea, lion assumpsit etc.
Mullen. | Fredericks and Inghams,
4 Rider Errison Engine Co. a corpora
tion vs Carille C. Brown and Mary D.
Brown owners or reputed owners and
W. McConnell contractor. No. 41, May
term, 1901. Mechanics lien. Plea,
numqit am indehtatum etc.
Mullen. | Munson.
5 Will. M, Bobbins vs Howard Lyons
No. 1, September term, 1901. Defend
ants appeal. Plea, non assumpsit, pay
ment set ofl etc.
Bradley. | Mullen.
6 W. W. Jackson et el vs Walter B.
Gunton. No. 51, September term, 1901,
Trespsss. Plea, not guilty.
Mullen&Walsh. | Mercur | Thomson.
7 W. W. Jackson et el vs Walter B
Gunton. No. 52, Sept. tetm, 1901 Trcs
pasf. Plea, not guilty.
Mullen it Walsh. | MercuriThomson.
TIIOS. E. KENNEDY, Proth.
Prodi's office, Laporte, Pa..Jan. 11, 1902.
Hon't Tolmcro Spit and nniuke Tour I.ire Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
neiic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No To-
Bac. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 80c or (1. Cure guaran
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Ca, Chicago or New York.
Your Money Back
If China Qostt is riot as described
I made of solid oak,
mirror on top. 21 * &
inches; swell piste
ilie miker. " *
Our Furniture Dcjnrtmerit contains thousand* of slmllsr
bargains. Our Mtmiuotlt4>«o-na<'ci'at -l>>gue tell", all at-out
furniture, also al>out every tiling to Eat, Use an 1 Weat;
contains over 11,000 Illustrations ami quotes wholesale
prices »o consumers on over lftn.ooo different articles. //
costs us ft 35—sent eo you for /Of., -which toe. you dtdn* t
from yourfirst order of it .00.
Free Lithographed Catalogue show? "Famous Mary
land" Carpets, Rugs, Wall Paper, Draperies, Srwii.g
Machines, Blankets. Comforts, Framed Pictures and
specialties In Upholstered Furniture in their real colors.
Carpets sewedfree, lining furnished witHou! charge,
and freight paid on ali the above.
Free Catalogue of Men's Clothing, has cloth samples at
tached. We prepay ex pre s sage and guarantee to jit.
Why pay retail prh.es for anythingy We sell alisolut.'.ly
everything. Whlcn I took do you want? Address this way :
JVLIUBHINES & SON, Baltimore. Md. Dept.
Continued from Page 8.
We the undersigned Auditors of Sullivan Coun
ty do hereby certify, that in pursuance of the
various duties Imposed upon us, by the several
Acts of General Assembly and the supplements
thereto, we did meet at the office of the County
Commissioners' in the Court House, In the Boro.
of Laporte, on Monday, the titb day of January,
A. I). 1902. and did commence to audit, adjust
and settle the several accounts of the County
Treas., County Commissioners and all such as are
required of us by law, for the year 1901; and did
continue so to audit, adjust a'lid settle the said
various and several accounts, subject to our ad
journments, until this date when we complete
this our annual report, and we further certify
that we did audit and adjust the said several ad
counts correctly to the best of our knowledge,
ability, information and lielief as the same ai►
pears audited and adjusted, settled and fully set
forth and itemized in this foregoing report.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our
hands and seals this Ist day of February, 1902.
CH. CASEMAN. )
JAMKS SWEENEY, -County Auditor*.
A. P. STAKR, j
Notice of Appointment of Guardian.
Notice is hereby given of the appoint
inent of a guardian for .loh n li. Roth rock
of Sonestown. Pa. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to said John H
Roth rock are requested to make immedi
ate payment to the undersigned, and all
those having claims or demands against
the same will make them known without
delay.
11. P. HALL, Guardian.
Sonestown, Penn'a.
For Lent:
Large fat makerel, i 1-4 lb
a piece; two for 2£c.
Family white fish, a pound
Extra tender whole cod,
small fish 10c a pound.
Our famous Deer Head Brand
red Alaska salmon, 15c a can.
Extra fancy pink salmon, the
"Fleur the Lis" Brand. 10c.
Our fancy dried peaches and
appricots at 12c lb. are un
surpassed for sauce and
pies.
We have nice canned apples
for ioc a can at
Buschhausen's,
LAPORTE, PA.
M. Brink's
New Albany, Pa.
140 lb. sacks, flour middlings, $2.00
200 " coarse brans; 2.40
100 44 Buckeye feed, 1.85
100 44 Corn meal, 1.45
100 44 Cracked corn, 1.45
100 44 Corn,oats, Abarley chop 1.45
125 44 Gluten feed, 1.81
Lump rock salt per 100 lbs. .75
Reck salt granulated for meat,
200 lbs. sacks, 1.00
50 lbs. for .35
100 lbs. sacks Oyster shells, .50
100 lbs. meat meal, 2.50
Oats per bushel .CO
Scorched wheat per 100 lbs 1.10
140 lbs sack dairy salt, .55
10 lbs. granulated sugar, .49
100 lbs. 44 4. 90
44 44 in barrel, 4.85
Full cream cheese per lb. .10
Schumacher's best flour 1.15
Hagerman's 44 1.05
44 Our Own" a leader, 1.05
Golden vale 1.05
25 lbs sacks, Buckwheat, .65
Graham 12} lbs. .;10
Rye flour, 25 lbs. .50
Send money order and have your goods
come on first freight, or come to our store
and get them.
M. BRINK.
3000 bushels of lime at Roeder's
Lime House, one and one half mile
below Laporte.
—WHITEQLA the greatest shoe,
slipper, belt, glove and clothing
cleaner on earth. Sold only at La-
Porte Clothing Store. Harry Zax.
For Sale:—A good four years old
cow will be sold cheaply. Inquire
of Geo. Draper, Laporte Tannery.
Why Not Trade Near Home ?
A GREETING to our Friends and Customers.
We are here to stay. We are here to tnnke a success. We like the country
and the people. We like our bu&iuess and strive to increase it by all honorable
means.
OUR CREED: The Best Goods and the Lowest Price.
We believe in selling only such goods as give entire satisfaction. We believe
what we say and say what we think. We want you to believe what we
say and that when we say it, IT'S SO. We believe in giving One Dollar's worth
for SI.OO. We are convinced that your interests tind our own «re closelv allied.
If we show vou it is to your advantage to trade with ns, you will give us your pat
ronage. \V f e trust that this appeal will bring response and that busti ers'may cpea
between us which may continue long, pleasantly and profitably.
Careful Thinking Wise Decisions Prompt Acts
Will Win Every Time.
What we Claim.
We claim that #I,OOO of your money will buy as many goods as 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 flfoercbartMse
OF ALL KINDS.
A. E. CAMPBELL, Shunk, Pa.
Great Reduction
Sale of
Men's and Boys' Overcoats!
$>,.50 Boys' overcoats reduced to $2.00. s.oo coats f<r
Men's " " #£.oo. 8.50 " 6.00
SIO.OO Men's Long Swagger Overcoats, reduced to 7.5:0
sls. Men's Overcoats reduced to sl2, S2O coats now sls.
Men's Suits!
7.50 Men's Suits Reduced to 5.25
8.50 " " 6.00
15.00 •* " 7.50
12.00 " " 8.75
15.00 " " 10.00
Trousers!
$2.50 Men's Trousers redued to $1.50.
3.00 " " 2 CO.
3.50 " " 2.^0.
J. W. Carroll,
DEALER IN
Hats, Caps, Underwear, Sweaters, Gloves,
MITTENS, TRUNKS and TRAVELING BAGS.
DUSHORE, PA.
To Gain''INDEPENDENCE" you must have
"GOLD COIN."
SECURE BOTH BY BUYING STOCK IN
The Copper Rock Gold Mining & Milling Co.
now selling at 20 cents per share par value #I.OO and non-assessable. The |rire will
shortly be advanced to 30 cents per share. The property ia located 39 miles North
West of Denver on the Colorado, North Western R. K. "comprising sixty (00) acres
in an established and paying mineral belt. Kail Road at the property (giving cheap
est and best trans|iortation). Have abundance of water for all mining and milling
purposes. Timber enough for the mine for many years to come.
Shaft is now 250 (eet deep and is being sunk to 500 feet level as fast as possible
and has been in Ore nearly the entire distance. The Drill already run have opened
up gold bodies of both Milling and Smelting Ore, running in values from $4.29 to
to $118.98 per ton in Gold, Silver and Copper.
Send in your order now before stock advances, as right to raise prices without
notice is reserved.
GEO. F. HATHEWAY,
WHITE FOB BOOKLET. 153, Milk Street, BOSTON
The Oldsmobile Gasolene runabout. Price S7OO.
Seats two or four people. Simple, pretty, efficient. One
ran from Detroit to New Yory Automobile Show, 820
miles —no trouble. Over 1400 Oldsmobiles sold at
Madison Square Garden. Order now to insure delivery.
Send for Catalogue. Wanted to establish an Agency in
this territory.
Quaker City Automobile Co.,
304 and 306 North Broad Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
QOURT PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, HON. E. M. DUNHAM, President !
Judge, Honorable* Jolia 8. Line and Jacob 1
Meyer. Associate Judges ofjthe Courts of Oyer ami
Terminer and General Jail Delivery. Quarter I
Sessions of the Peace, Orphans' Court and Com
mon I'leas for the County of Sullivan, have issued j
tlieir precept, bearing .late the 1:1 day of Dec.
IHOI, to ine directed, for holding the severa j
courts in the Borough of Laporte. on Monday the
J4ih day of Feb. ISH«, at 2 o'clock p. in.
Therefore,notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices of the Peace and Constables within the '
county, that they be then and there in their prim- !
er person at 2 o'clock p. m.of said day. with their
roils, records, inquisitions examinations ami
other reinembcrances to those things to which
their offices appertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who arc or shall be in the jail of
tnesaid county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will lie just.
J. C,. COTT, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Laporte. Pa.. Jan. 13.lytti,
Administratrix Notioe.
Ketate of Dr. Harry (i. Willsou, late ol
Laporte, Sullivan County, l'a., deceased.
Letters of Administration upon the
a Hove named estate having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons having
cliiiti'S against the same will present them
fur pA meut, duly authenticated; and
lit i lebted thereto will please make
MI.N, ,».ue payment la
SUSIE F. VVI LI-SON,
Administratrix.
At Laporte, Sullivan Co., Pa.
A. ,1. BKAULKY, *tty.
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Lime furnished in car
load lots, delivered at
Right Prices.
Your orders solicited.
Kilns near Hughesville
Penn'a.
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LAPORTE, PA
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