Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, A PH. 10 1902. County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Bom, to Mr- and Mrs. Thos. E. Kennedy, Thursday evening, a son. —Mr. Ira Cott, of Dushore, spent Sunday with bis brother, Sherift Cott. —Mr. Fred Miller has returned home after spending tlie winter months in New York. —A flatterer has recently styled Henry Watterson "the Chauncy l)epew of the democratic party. —Postmaster A. P. Wieland of Nordmont, was doing business at the county seat Monday afternoon. Chas. Green, formerly employed by A. 11. Bushausen, accepted his passport last week and returned to his home at Nordmont. —The Republican party lias re deemed its grandest pledge in the final arrangnients for a Cuban na tion, freed from despotic tyrrany. —Wm Montgomery has moved his family from the Reeder's mill siding to Picture Rocks, their for mer home. —The Goodyears of Buffalo, ex tensive lumber operators in Pottor county, have bought 90,000 acres of yellow pine in Louisiana. —Mr. M. P. Gavitt took charge of the advance grade of the Laporte school, Mr. E. L. Sweeney having resigned, that he might give his un divided attention to his appointment of County Clerk. —Jerome Reed, last week moved to the M. C. Mason farm, near La porte. Jerry believes that a little exercise with the hoe after his day's trip to Forksville with the mail, will benefit his health. —James Gorden Bennett, of the New York Herald, will issue an edition of his paper in London (lur ing coronation week. He will place editions on the street hourly, and will endeavor to show the English how a paper should be run. —The News Item is published one day earlier this week, owing to the land sales found elsewhere in these columns. The law requires their publication 00 days before the sale, and in order to comply with the re quirements, it was necessary to issue one day early. —Friend Avery, of Eagles Mere, and Miss Lottie Mann, of William sport, were married by the Rev. B. G. Bannon, of South Williamsport, Thursday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Avery will goto housekeeping in their newly furnish ed home at Eagles Mere. —The greatest victory that the American army has ever attained is that accomplished against the forces of diseases in our insular possessions. In the case of Havana, once the hot bed of tivpical epidemics, smallpox has been entirely stamped out and yellow fever practically so. —According to the census there are 1,000 shoe factories in the I'. S. employ 143,000 m^n,using $170,000,- 000 worth of material in a year, and I turning out a product worth $201,- 1)00,000. The wholesale price of a pair of shoes represents about 22 per cent in wages, 05 percent in material and 13 percent in minor expenses and profits. —The committee on Militia of the House of Representatives lias favor ably reported a bill to reorganize and equip the national guard of the coun try like the regular army and to provide for its calling out by the president, to become at once a part of the regular national forces. 1 lere tofore the state militia was not sub ject to service outside of its own state. —Attorney General Elk in has fil ed in the Dauphin county court ex ceptions to the viewers who recom mended that the State rebuild the bridges over the Loyal sock creek at Lopez, and at tin* mouth of Elk creek, near Hiilsgrove. The ex ception that he makes in both cases is that the creek has never been de clared a public highway, Elk nor the Loyalsock at the point where the bridges were washed away. Our County Commissioners, most likely will bring there claim before the Dauphin county court, and it will rest with that tribunal to deter mine when a chartered stream is not a chartered stream. The viewers recommended $4,500 bridges to be erected at both places. —lf money and energy can make a success of anything, the Ilughes ville fair, next fall, is bound to l>e a success. A large number of the generous citizens of Hughesville will offer prizes of live to 25 dollars, in addition to the regular premium, for the largest and best collection of certain articles. Lumberman Chas. W. Reeder, who is well known in this county, will give $5.00 for the best collection of band painted china. —The W. A N. B. officials have declared against issuing annual pas ses this year. Gen. Manager S. D. Townsend is a man who thoroughly believes in the teachings of the Good Book and has no doubt attached his faith to some of these passages: Numbers 20:18: "Thou shalt not pass." Isaiah 34:10: "None shall ever pass." Judges 3:28: "Suffer not a man to pass." Nahum 1:15: "The wicked shall no more pass." Mark 13:30: "This generation shall not pass." John 1:3: "So he paid his fare and went.". —The Democratic Standing Com mittee met at the courthouse Mon day and re-elected John Scouten chairman. Charles Jackson of Ber nice was elected delegate to the state convention having received the largest number of votes over Frank Magargel. Frank Lusch was elect ed Secretary and the Committee completed their work with the re apportionment of Representation in county conventions, giving Cherry two additional delegates, Dushoro and Forks each another representa tive. Democratic conventions have at times gone averse to the wishes of certain ones. This had ought to fix it. —The many friends of Rev. S. B. Bidlack are pleased to learn that he passed the examinations suc cessfully as prescribed by the M. E. church discipline, and was admitted into the Central Pennsylvania Con ference last Monday. By a new law issued at the last General Con ference in 1900, Mr. Bidlack now has the right to solemnize marriage according to the laws of the state in which he lives. Mr. Bidlack was re-appointed to his charge at La porte. Rev. J. Guilden returned to his charge at Muncy 'Valley, and ltev. J. J. Resh, to Hoysville, Pa. Sonestown News Items. The Sunday School class formerly taught by 1,. R. Gavitt was invited by him to his home on Saturday for maple sugar. Mr. Gavitt's generos ity was well appreciated. School will soon close. In less than a month all will be enjoying a hard earned vacation. Miss Pearl Ellison, after several weeks stay at A.T. Armstrongs, has returned to her home at North Mountain. Misses Ada and Mildred Hall are visiting in Williamsport and other places, to be absent some time. Prof. C. 11. Warren transacted business at Laporte on Friday. Miss Alice Pennington of Nord mont, lately made a short visit to Mrs. John Converse. The new E. V. minister has ar rived and moved into the Jacob Lorah house. L.K. Freas and \Vm. Donovan exchanged residences and j James Jordan has moved from Nord i mont into the house opposite the I M. E. church. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan P. Gavitt, April 2, a son. An entertainment by David V. Hush, held in the M. E. Church last week was very successful. Mr.Bush ranks well in his profession and is to be congratulated upon his pleasing manner of entertaining an audience. April 18, he will again favor us, and all are invited to attend. Eagles Mere. —Mr. \V. H. Vanßuskirk tran sacted business at Williamsport, one day last week. Miss Mary Seitz is visiting her parents at Pennsdale. • Mr. E. S. Chase has been spending a few days in Philadelphia. Mrs. C. M. Brink spent Sunday with out of town friends. The new building on Pennsyl vania Ave. is being put up very rapidly, and lias the appearance of being a fine one. Mr. Raymond Kehrer, our up-to date merchant, is in New York, purchasing a fine supply of spring and summer goods. Mr. A. C. Little of Picture Rocks, has opened his hotel "at this place for the season. The Little Folks Aid Society met at the home of Miss Cora Peale, on Saturday afternoon. A large num ber were present. Mrs. Stevens ami son of Forks ville, were visitors in town Friday. I). Kehrer of South Williamsport, is here having charge of the store during his son's abseuse. Mr. Friend Avery returned from Williamsport, Friday, bringing with him a bride from that place. On Friday evening a large number of young people gathered in front of Mr. Avery's home and rendered some choice music with bells, horns ect. until they had the pleasure ot seeing the bride and groom, and were treated to cigars. Mr. Walter Trappe is here again and expects to remain until fall. Mr. Edward Stevens made a Hy ing trip to Laporte, Saturday last. The warm sugar and ice cream social, held at A. Dunham's on Wed nesday evening was largely attend ed and enjoyed by all. Qillsgrove. Miss Beatrice Green visited at Bridge View, last Friday. Miss Elsie Bryan has gone to Laporte. Talk about the girls that are stay at-homes; they generally have the best friends, and also the best repu tations. McEwen has his log drive nearly to Hillsgrove. Frank Strickland has decided to farm this summer instead of buying that S3OO team. Mrs. Lucy Hoffman spent Friday at Black Rock farm Misses Margaret Lewis and Ethel Everettson, were welcome callers at Miss Sheely's, Friday night. Which travels the faster; the knowledge that you are correspond ing for a paper, or that you are go ing to see a girl? Prof. Green closed his school at Otterville, Wednesday last. His tifty pupils have bid him a kind but regretful adieu. \Vm. Moulthrop transacted busi ness at Dushore, last week. James Dutter narrowly escaped having one of his legs broken last week, when his team ran away with him. Mr. Wooley of Dushore is calling on friends in town. 11. D. Brown and wife spent sev eral days at Elk Creek, last week. Mrs. Anna Saddler has returned from Canton. The school taught by Miss Emma Karge, closed last Thursday. Henry Gilbert and daughter drove to Elk Creek, Thursday. As the spring approaches, so do the porch "bummers." —The will of Cecil Rhodes was not less a surprise in its several con ditions imposed than in its generosi iy. None but the worthy will bene tit by his will. Cecil Rhodes was not all selfishness, as many things since his death will prove. POPE'S SILVER JUBILEE Elaborate Services Were Held In the Cathedral at Baltimore. Baltimore. April 7. —The silver Jubi lee of Pope Leo XIII. was observed with solemn and unusually elaborate services at the cathedral yesterday. The ceremony was marked by the presence of two cardinals. Cardinal Martlnelll, the apostolic delegate, who came over from Washington to take part In the services, pontificated, and Cardinal Gibbons preached the ser mon. Notwithstanding the Inclemency of the weather a large congregation was present. At the conclusion of the pontifical mass, Rev. Father O'Donovan, of Car dinal Gibbons' household, read a papal brief extending special plenary indul gence to all Catholics of the arch diocese who attended the triduum. At 7 o'clock yesterday morning Car dinal Gibbons celebrated masß at a special service for the cathedral so dality, at which 1,000 persons received communion and the papal blessing. President Off For Charleston. Washington, April 7. —This after noon at 3.30 o'clock the president and a party of friends left Washington for a visit to the Charleston exposition, going via the Southern Railway. The personnel of the party is as follows: The president. Mrs. Roosevelt, Attor torney General and Mrs. Knox, Sec retary Wilson, Secretary Cortelyou. Assistant Secretary Loeb and Mrs. l.oeb. Commander Cowles of the navy and Mrs. Cowles, Dr. John F. Urle, Mrs. Gracie, Hon. Murat Halstead and Mr. C. A. I.atteau. Threatened President Loubet. Paris, April 7. —While President I.oubet was driving to the Elysee Pal ace yesterday morning, a man named Sejourne, carrying a revolver, ap proached his carriage and exclaimed: "I demand justice." Sejourne was Immediately arrested. lie appears to be weak minded. Elkton, Md., March 29. —Lloyd flurke, w.ho was to have been hanged »t Centreville yesterday, has been re pilevod by Governor J. W. Smith for •ne month, because the governor ob lects to an execution taking place in •this state on Good Friday. Burks «vus sentenced to be banged for as saulting Helen Tasnan, ten years old. Chronio Bronohitla Cured. "For ten years I had chronic bronchitis so bad that at times I could uot speak above a whisper," writes Mr. Joseph Caufl'man, of Montmorenci, Ind. "I tried all remedies available, but with no success Fortunately my employer suggested that I 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 Iloney and Tar, and always with satis faction." For sale by C. P. Voqrhees, Sonestown; Jas McFarfane, Laporte. Worked With His Skull Fractured. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 7. —For two weeks Simon Groble worked with a fractured skull and a fragment of a stone, with which he had been struck, sticking into the brain. On Wednes day night he became unconscious, and died at the hospital here after an operation. Married Nearly 75 Years. Appleton, Wis., April 5. —Sherman R. Hopkins, of the town of Dale, died yes terday, aged 94 years. His death fol lowed close upon that of hia wife, who died two weeks ago, aged 93 years. Had they lived until May 24 the couple would have celebrated their diamond wedding. A Chattanooga Druggist's Statement liobt. J. Miller, proprietor of tlie Head House Drug Store of Chatanoojia, Tenn.. writes: ''There is more merit in Foley's Iloney and Tar than in any other cough syrup. The call lor it multiply wonder fully and wesell morcol ii than all other couch syrups combined. For sale by C. 1> Voorhees, Sonestown: -I Maine.- Macfar lane, Laporte, l'a. —WHITEOLA the greatest slioe, slipper, belt, glove and clothing cleaner on earth. Sold only at La- Porte Clothing Store. Harry Zax. 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 iB Bobbed ol its Terrors. By Foley's Honey and Tar. It stons the racking cough and heals and strength ens the lungs. If taken in time ,it pre vents an attack of pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. For sale by C. I>. Voorhees, Sonestown; James Macfarlane, I.a|>orte. 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 Ann scouring soap, cleans a window a minute, WE HAVE IT. Poultrynetting, wire,garden tools, and FRESH SEEDS at Buschhausen's, LAPORTE, PA. M. Brin New Albany, Pa. 140 lb. sacks, Hour middlings, #1.90 200 " coarse brans; 2.00 100 " Buckeye feed, 1.25 100 " Corn meal, 1.30 100 " Cracked corn, 1.30 100 " Corn,oats,Aharley chop 1.40 125 " Gluten feed, 1.81 Lump rock salt per 100 lbs. .75 100 lbs. cotton seed meal, 1.60 100 lbs. linseed meal, 1.85 100 lbs. sacks Oyster shells, .50 100 lbs. meat meal, 2.50 Oats per bushel .00 140 lbs suck dairy salt, .55 10 lbs. granulated sugar, .41) 100 lbs. " 4.90 Best Mammoth or medium clover seed per bushel 5 85 N. Y. State large; clover, grower's guarantee 0 85 Timothy seed per bushel 3.25 to 4.00 Japanese Millet per bushel 1,00 Schumacher's best flour 1.15 Hagerman's " 1.05 "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 lia\e your goods come on first freight, or coine to our store and get them. M. BRINK. Foley's Kidney Cure maVw kidneys and bladder right. 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. Foley*s Honey and Tar cures colds, prevents pneumonia. At CAMPBELL'S, Shunk,Pa. Cash Bargain Sale of Winter Goods. for tfie 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 Harrows, 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! ss.so Boys' overcoats reduced to #2.00. S.OO coats 112o v 1.7 c Men's " " #s.oo. 8.5:0 " 6.00 SIO.OO Men's Long Swagger Overcoats, reduced to 7.50 sij. Men's Overcoats reduced to sl2, S 2O coats now #i£. Men's Suits! 7.50 Men's Suits Reduced to 5.2s 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 00. 3.50 " " 2.50. J. W. Carroll, DEALER IN Hats, Caps, Underwear, Sweaters, Gloves, MITTENS, TRUNKS and TRAVELING BAGS. DUSHORE, PA. 1870-1902^3—- Lycoming County Normal School, Muncy, Pa. Two Terras of Ten Weeks Eaeli. bepiiiiiji April /111 andJJiily/ Hi. FOUR CORUSES: ( 1 ), Teachers' ;Jprepares for teaching; special courses in Civji, (iov krnmknt and AliiKiiitA. ( - )i Normal—higher branches; leads to graduation. ( •'!), College Preparatory; prepares'for the leading colleges of the State. (l), Business—Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping. A high grade secondary school with college-trained faculty. Satur day sessions for reviews and special work. This school has prepared 150 teachers annually. It has prepared nearly 2<>o young men for College. Write for new catalogue ami cin tlars. G. B. MILrTOR, A. M., Principal. CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of " FIRST NATIONAL HANK of Dushore, l'a.. , w r U. s. Bonds to Secure Circulation iio.ouo 00 A A 'ill Xime IRUns* Due from Hanks Approved reserve Apt 8S Redemption Fund u. S. Treasurer '.'.SOOOO Specie and Legal Tender Notes 1!1.9;>7 31 ' , Lime furnished in car capital * so,ooooo load lots, delivered at Surplus unci Undivided Profits....- 20,971 65 . _ . 14,48,946I 4 ,48,946 95 Your orders solicited. State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: ... 1. M. 1). SwarU, Cashier of the aliove named KilflS near HUgneSVllle bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be- Penn a. M. D. SWARTS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this tith __ _ da y of MB, Notary public. M. E. Reeder, My commission expires February low.. Correct— LAPORTE, PA K.'u. SYLVARIA. \ Directors jno. d rkesek, ) Foley*s Kidney Cure The surest and safest remedy lor kid makes kidneys and bladder right. tiey and Madder diseases is Foley's Kid •1000 bushels oflime at lteeder's and Foreign Lime House, one and one half mile i J below Ijaporte. ' I mjt I|| ■ 112 Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys £■ ■IHb k I J ami Madder right. Don't delay taking. , MUHI / Fobv's Kidney Cure if taken in time J send model.sk or photo ol invention lor < allords" security from nil kidnev ami 1 free report on ,itaWlity. For free book, r bi..u