ican News Item.
,THURSDAY, APR. 3 1902.
County Seat Indices.
AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES.
—Four inches of snow fell on Mon
day.
—There is an opening for a good
up to date meat market at Laporte.
—Mrs. IT. H. Spencer is visiting
the home of her son Harry Spencer
in Williainsport.
—Atty. A. J. Bradley and T. .J.
Keeler each shot a wild duck on
Lake Mokoma last week.
—Ex-Proth. \V. J. Lawrence of
Dushore, made the county seat a call
between trains Monday.
—Mrs. Delroy Heim is visiting
Mrs. Wirt Lindley at Liberty Cor
ners.
—Wirt Lindley, last week, moved
liis family from this place to Liberty
Corners, Bradford County.
—Rev. A. E. Smith united in
marriage at Forksvill on March -(>,
Miss Jennie Schanabacherand Tlios.
Gibbs.
—Mr. Frank Otterbein after tak
ing a short visit with Laporte friends
returned, last week, to his home in
Pottsville.
—Lew Lovelace and Sam Speary
of Xorclmont were circulating among
town people at the county seat on
Wednesday last.
—Ernest Shaner moved his family
from Laporte to Hughesville last
week, where he will engage in farm
ing.
—Tony Nardini and llarry Landon
who are attending the Williainsport
Commercial Coile.e, spent Lastci
Sunday with their parents at thi>
place.
—Chas. It. Lauer was in town
Tuesday, and returned to Dushort
late in the day with several pages oi
his book tilled with orders for furni
ture.
—A social will be held at tin
home of Rev. J. T. Bradford, Fri
day ev ning, April 1. An amusing
entertainment, has been provider
for the evening and all may be sun
of a good time. Warm maple suga
and ice cream will be served at tin
usual prices. Proceeds for benefit o
Baptist church.
—M. A. Scureman, the Penn Mu
tual representative, was at the coun
ty seat Tuesday delivering policies
and taking new orders. The lies
friend to a man is a life insurance
policy. It not only protects hi:
family hut he can sell, or borrov
money and draw a good interest oi
the investment of a Penn Mutua
policy, and Mark is well equipped ti
inform you fully on these matters ii
detail.
Hillsgrove.
A Boer war has started here. V
Hull and Reno Green narrowly es
eaped being shot by an angry Dutch
man Saturday night. The offendei
quietly appeared before 'Squin
Speaker. We need about 50 inon
foreigners to make things lively.
A. J. Brong has departed foi
Williainsport.
Mrs. James Little spent severa
days on Bear Mountain last week.
What will Lester do ?
Raymond Barrett has returnee'
from Tioga county where he has
been working in a tannery.
A. A. Ludy has a small army ol
men on the road.
Even the 12 year old chaps can
beat tin? time of the older ones with
those sweet "frank" girls.
Ed. Lucas is the new clerk in V,
Hull's store
Mrs. Lucy Green received a tele
gram from Galeton, Pa., Friday,
stating that her brother Stephen
Eggler was dead.
Prof. J. I. Snyder closed school
Tuesday. He has taught a very
successful term and the director
would profit by electing him for u
second term.
Mrs. Margaret Lewis, who lui.'
been confined to her home with ii
severe cold, is again able to be out,
The night-cap social at Mr. Harri
son's home was a grand success.
The celebration was in honor ol
"Dad's" twentieth year on the road,
"Doe" Hoffman had his fingei
smashed in his safe. It't not a very
fiafe safe.
M. W. Lewis and family called at
the Klk Creek Hotel Sunday.
Mrs. Vroman, who has been at
Forksville has returned home.
Misses Clara Newcomer and Esthei
Biddle are prominent* among tin
new arrivals.
Easter services were largely at
tended at the M. E. Church.
[REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE
Fixes April 19th as the Date
for Holding the Primaries.
Much Interest Shown in the Meeting
A Good Vigilance Committee is Selected
In pursuance to a call the Repub
lican Standing Committee convened
at the Court House Saturday at 1
o'clock p. in. After preliminary
business was disposed of, Saturday,
April 1!), was fixed for holding the
Republican Primaries, and Monday,
April 21 was set for holding the
County Convention, which will open
at 2 o'clock p. m.
The following named gentlemen
were selected for Vigilence com
mittees:
Bernicc—J. 11. Spence, Thos.Schel
and S. C. Northrope.
Cherry—Lawrence Lavelle, Joe
Sick and Win. Stiff.
Col ley—John S. Hosier, Ilecter
I'richard and Daniel Osman.
Davidson—Mordica King, John
tiirton and Jerome Laird.
Dushore—August Wagner, John
Ililcman, Jr., and J. 11. Bohn.
Elkland— Miles O Barns, Setli
Shoemaker, Adam Baumunk.
Eagles Mere—E. V. Ingham, John
Aumiller, E. S. Chase.
Fox—A. B. Kilmer, J.U. Morgan
Wm. Shoemaker.
Forks— Ed. Warburton, A. T.
Wilcox, Joe Bird.
Forksville—John Randall, John
R. Fleming, (LA. Rogers.
Hillsgrove—W.L. Hoffman, Peter
Huffsmith, Sam Galough.
Jamison City—Ed Travelute, G.
W. Lilley.
Laporte Boro.—W. 11. Rogers,
Max Franklen, Ernest Lauer.
Laporte Twp.—Jos Newman, Er
nest Botsford, B. B. King.
Lopez—Clias. Donlon, F. L. Ross,
Win. Beaver.
Mt. Vernon—Brady Edkin, Philip
Stren, John Diggan.
lticketts—C. C. Connell, John Mil
ler, F. <). Kunes.
Ringdale—S.Mead,Salathiel Mead.
Shrewsbury—R. W. Bennett, 11.
Little, J. H. W. Little.
The schools of Shrewsbury town
ship closed with a farewell institute
at the Mt. Vernon M. E. church, on
Saturday evening, Mar. 29, 1902.
The room was crowded by a large
mid appreciative audience, and the
following program was well ren
dered:
Greeting song.—Choir.
Recitations by Raymond Worington,
Ada NVorthington and Edith Degen.
Reading contest by :srd reader class,
conducted by Prof. M. It. Black.
The class was complimented by the
judges who awarded tirst honors to
Raymond Degan of Rock Run, and
second honors to Alvin NVorthing
ton of the Victor school.
Recitation by Mary Meyers.
Miss Orilla Neufer, teucher of
Hunker Hill school, was obliged to
be absent, but sent a very interest
ing paper on Schoolroom Decora
tion, which was highly appreciated.
Cricket Song.—Choir.
Recitations by Alvin NVorthington
and Josie Craft.
Miss Anna Karge read a carefully
prepared paper on Memory work.
A contest in rapid addition, con
ducted by Anna Karge, teacher of
the Victor school, in which honors
were awarded to Miss Ida Meyers
and Raymond NVorthington.
The audience then joined in sing
ng America.
Flag drill by Victor School.
Recitation by Lulu NVorthington.
Debate.—Resolved that Art is
more wonderful than Nature. The
affirmative was discussed by H. 11,
Green, and the negative by C. C.
Craft. This debate was a plant of
spontaneous growth. Neither of
the participants having considered
the question. The arguments on
both sides were presented in a witty
manner, which captivated the audi
ence. The judges after careful de
liberation, decided in favor of the
negative.
The graduating class of the Victor
school conducted a short but appro
priate exercise which was greeted
with thunderous applause. They
responded with a unique but very
graceful salute.
l'rof. M. R. Black was then in
troduced and ably discussed the co
operation of patrons and teachers.
In a few well selected words, C.
C. Craft thanked the audience for
their kind and undivided attention,
after which a vote of thanks was ex
tended to l'rof. M. R. Black for his
masterly address, to the trustees of
the church for the use ef the build
ing, and to all persons contributing
to the success of the institute.
The choir then rendered a beauti
ful selection entitled "(rood Night,"
after which the institute adjourned
to meet again Sept. 27, 1902.
j DUSHORE ITEMS.
The man with the hoe Is in evi
dence.
The click of the lawn mower will
soon he heard.
So for as we have learned the fol
lowing removals have taken place
or are now in progress: Prof. J. H.
Thayer moves from Deegan house
on Beech street to Hayman house
on Turnpike, Geo. W. Ilayman
moves to Standing Stone, R. IT.
Hoag from Pflatim house on Rail
road street to Deegan house on
Beech street, A. D. Hoag from
house owned by Henry Obert on
Headley Ave., to Wells house op
posite G. T. Deegan's, A. A. Weed
from same house to Beach house on
Carpenter street, Morris Leverton
from W. J. Lawrence's house on
Laurel street to house vacated by
Hoag and weed, W. J. Lawrence
from Bakery building to his house
on Laurel street, Dennis O'Brion
moves to Philadelphia, Chas. T.
Lawrence expects soon to move to
Punxsatawny, Pa., and Otto Ful
mer will move from the Hunsinger
house on the hill to Mr. Lawrence's
house. C'. J. Coolbaugh moves from
Ihe Kismer house on Carpenter st.,
to Robt. McGee's house on German
St., D. E. iJeiftenbach from his farm
just East of town to the Kismer
house, F. J. Glover from the McGee
house to same house with Mr. Dief
fenbach, Mrs. Hannah Farrel from
the Jayne house on Laurel St., to
John Vaughn's house, Ira Cott from
the Burk house on German St., to
the Jayne house which he recently
purchased, Chas. Zupran from Hea
cock house on cherry St., to the
Burke house; furtherlist of removals
will be given next week.
Owing to the usual Easter vaca
tion in the various schools and col
leges, the following students have
been spending a few days with their
parents here: Miss Hattie Scouten
of|Kingston Seminary, Walter J.
Hunsinger of Muhlenburg College,
Misses Elsie Lawrence and Mary
HofFa of Bloomsburg State Normal
School.
Guy Rogers who is attending the
Kingston Seminary, passed through
town a few days ago on his way to
Forksville, to spend Easter with his
parents.
It is with regret that we learn
that Geo. W. Hayinan and Clias. T.
Lawrence with their families are to
leave our midst. Both Mr. Law
rence and Mr. Hayman have been
numbered among our most influen
tial business men for many years,
and we trust they will prosper in
their new vocations. They, and the
other members of their families will
be greatly missed here. Mr. Hay
man moves to his farm at Standing
Stone, where he will engage princi
pally in the culture of fruits, while
Mr. Lawrence expects to move in
two or three weeks to Punxsatawny,
Jefferson county, where he will fol
low his occupation as a builder, and
has a number of contracts on hand.
It seems that the building boom
will not strike Dushore this season,
yet a number of our townsmen are
improving and beautifying their
homes.
John Biddle of Millville, visited
his parents and called on old friends
in town last week.
Frank Cole of Greenville, Mercer
county, is spending several weeks
with his parents here.
Adam Morey, contemplates mov
ing from Rickets to Dushore.
John Sidler, formerly of this place
who lias been located at Colfax,
W.ish., for the past eighteen years,
has been renewing old acquaintances
here for the past few days, and ex
pects to spend a few months in this
section. John's many friends here
will be glad to learn that he has
prospered nicely in the far west
and is able to enjoy a few months
leisure when he desires.
Dubs Stover, who has been absent
several months undergoing a musi
cal training, has returned to his old
position as clerk in M. Leverton's
clothing store, for the summer.
The advent of a baby girl in the
home of F. O. Fulmer, on Easter
morning, accounts for that broad
smile which Otto is wearing. It is
the flrst-born.
D. PL Deiflenbach lias purchased
the Chas. Kistner residence on Car
penter St., which is one of the finest
in town.
lion. J. I). lteeser and wife, and
J. S. Hoffa are in New York this
week, buying their spring and sum
mer goods.
The ball given by the Knights of
Maccabees < n Tuesday evening was
very largely attended. It was one
of the finest events of the kind ever
given at this place. Luffs orches
tra of Wilkesbarre, furnished the
music.
I Chronio Bronchitis Cured.
"For ten yearn I liart chronic bronchitis
K) bad that at times I could not apeak
above a whisper," writes Mr. Joseph
Cauff'man, of Montmorenci, Inil. "1 tried
all remedies available, but with no success
Fortunately my employer suggested that
1 try Foley's Honey and Tar. Its effect
was almost miraculous, and I am now
cured of the disease. On my recommen
dation many people have used Foley's
Honey and Tar, and always with satis
faction.'' For sale by C. D. \ oorhees,
Sonestown; Jas McFarlane, Laporte.
.New Torn, March 29.—Voting ma
chines may be used at future elections
in New York city. The question of
adopting tho machines was discussed
at length at a meeting of the board
of election commissioners yesterday,
and it was announced afterward that
the president of the board, who has
hitherto stood alone in opposition, had
given his consent. It will cost the
city about $600,000 to Install the ma
chines.
Sultan's Brother Dead.
London, March 31. —A report has
reached here from Constantinople, ca
bles the Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Mail, that Mohammed Kechad,
the sultan's brother, and heir pre
sumptive successor, is dead. The re
port says foul play Is suspected.
A Chattanooga Druggist's Statement
Kobt. J. Miller, proprietor of the Head
House Drug Store of Chatanooga. Tenn.,
writes: "There is more merit in Foley's
Honey and Tar than in any other congli
syrup. The call lor it multiply wonder-
Cully and weaell moreol it than all other
coueh syrups combined. For sale by C.
I>. Voorhees, Sonestown: -lames Macl'ar
lane, La|iorte, l'a.
—WHITEOLA the greatest shoe,
slipper, belt, glove and clothing
cleaner on earth. Sold only at La-
Porte Clothing Store. Harry /ax.
Ask your dealer for "Excelsior
Chop" made at Nordmont Steam
Mills. He may ask you 5c per sack
more but he understands its value.
It's pure that's sure.
Pneumonia is Bobbed of its Terrors. ;
Bv Koley's Honey and Tar. It stops !
the racking cough and heals and strength- .
ens tin-lungs. Iftaken in time ,it pre
vents an attack of pneumonia. Refuse |
substitutes. For sale by C. D. Voorhees,
Sonestown; James Maclarlane, I.aporte. !
Carpets:
Need new carpets for Spring
and Summer?
We have quite an assort
ment of samples,from which
you may choose, and we'll
do matching and sewing
for you at moderate cost, if
you wish.
Every thing needed at
house cleaning time IS HERE.
Bon Ami scouring soap,
cleans a window a minute,
WE HAVE IT.
Poultry netting, wire,garden
tools, and FRESH SEEDS
at
Buschhausen's,
LAPORTE, PA.
M. Brink's
New Albany, Pa.
MO lb. sacks, flour middlings, SI.OO
200 44 coarse brans; 2.20
100 " Buckeye feed, 1.25
100 44 Corn meal, 1.30
100 44 Cracked corn, 1.30
100 44 Corn,oats, Abarley chop 1.40
125 44 Gluten feed, 1.81
Lump rock salt per 100 lbs. .75
100 lbs. cotton seed meal, I.GO
100 lbs. linseed meal, 1.8. r »
100 lbs. sacks Oyster shells, .50
100 lbs. meat meal, 2.50
Oats per bushel .00
140 lbs sack dairy salt, .55
10 lbs. granulated sugar, .49
100 lbs. 44 4. 90
Best Mammoth or medium
clover seed per bushel 5 85
X. Y. State large; clover,
grower's guarantee 0 85
Timothy seed per bushel 3.25 to 4.00
German Millet per bushel 1.50
Schumacher's best flour 1.15
Ilagerman's 44 1.05
,4 Our Own" a leader, 1.05
Golden vale 1.05
25 lbs sacks, Buckwheat, .65
Graham 12] lbs. .30
Rye flour, 25 lbs. .50
Send money order and have your goods
foine on first freight, or come to our store
' and get them.
M. BRINK.
Wieland & Kessler, the Nordmont
Steam Mills proprietors haveenroute
a car load of Choice White Seed Oats
brought from Peora, 111. Its arrival
is looked for within next 10 days.
Ask them to mail you sample.
Foley's Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
AtCAMPBELL'S,Shunk,Pa.
Cash Bargain Sale of
Winter Goods.
For ffie JVext 30
To make room for my Large Spring and Summer Stock of General
Merchandise that will soon arrive. Come in, look them over and I will
make you a price that will move them.
AGENCY:
For Bowkers Fertilizers, Deering Reapers, Binders,
Mowers and Rakes, Davison and Perry Harrow,
Wiard Plows and Rakes. Call and examine be
fore purchasing, for my prices are right.
'A. E. CAMPBELL, Shunk, Pa.
Great Reduction
Sale of Clothing.
Men's and Boys' Overcoats!
Boys' overcoats reduced to #2.00. 3.00 coats fo" 1.7 c
Men's " " #£.00.
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
1500 " " 7-5°
12.00 " " 8.75
15.00 " " 10.00
Trousers!
$2.50 Men's Trousers redued to $1.50.
3.00 " " 2 CO.
3.50 " " 2.50.
T. W. Carroll,
DEALER IN
Hats, Caps, Underwear, Sweaters, Gloves,
MITTENS, TRUNKS and TRAVELING BAGS.
DUSHORE, PA.
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Lycoming County Normal School,
Muncy, Pa.
i Two Terms of Ten Weeks Each, April 7lli aml[Jiih7 Hi.
FOUR CORUSES:
( 1), Teachers' for teaching; special courses in Civil, Gov
-1 KKXMKNT and AI.GKIIRA. PFJ( '2 ), Normal—higher leads to
! graduation. (3 ), College Preparatory; prepares for the leading colleges
lof the State. (-1), Business—Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping.
A high'grade'seeondary school with college-trained faculty. Satur
day sessions for reviews and special work. This school has prepared I*>o
teachers annually. It has prepared nearly I'OO young men for College.
Write for new catalogue and ein lars.
G. B. MIL! OR, A. M., Principal.
CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of
FIRST NATIONAL HANK of Dusborc, l'a..
• At closeuf business, Dec. 2, 1599.
KKHOURCKS:
Loans ami Discounts $206,865 51
I'. s. Bonds to Secure Circulation 50,000 00
Stock Securities 17,915'J0
Premium ou I!. S. Bonds 3,484 37
Furniture 1.000 00
Due from Hanks Approved reserve Ant 47223. 83
Redemption Fund U.S. Treasurer 2,50000
Specie and Let;al Tender Notes 19,957 34
t "18,946 95
LIABU.ITIKS.
Capital * S 50,000 00
Surplus and Undivided Profits 20.971 65
Circulation 50.000 00
Deposits 227,935 31
S 348,946 95
Stale of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss:
I, >l. 1). Swart#, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear thai the alwve state
ment is true to the best of my knowlcdKe and be
lief.
>l. I). SWARTS, Cashier.
Sutiscribed and sworn to before me this 6th
day of Mai • 190?.
JOHN H. CRONIN. Notary Public.
My commission expires February 27, 1906.
Correct—Attest:
A.WALSH. )
K. tl. SYLVARI A. ■ Directors
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