Republican News Item. VOL. VII. NO. 6 y Worth the PriceT / ? YOUR SAVINGS ARE WEL?. INVESTED^ V WHEN YOU BUY JEWELERY. V r It wears and gives pleasure for years and is^ V always worth the price paid .for it, Our many r years of business at the same stand with the same ( I principles of keeping nothing but reliable jewelery / r is a testimonial of what our goods stand for. } J We intend that this store shalhbe first in when that buying reliable jewelery ques- p \ tion come up. Our prices have reached the bottom C \ scale, they can nowhere be made' lower for the V 3 same grade of goods. \ V Always Ready for Repairwork. j V Nothing but the best in repair work leaves our J \ hands. To get values come here after them, C Very respectfully, c > RETTENBURY, v DUSHORE, PA. THE JEWELER. Special Low Prices Now Prevail Wire fencing for farm, garden, lawn and poultry netting. Lawn mowers, wheel barrows, tin ware, woodenware, garden and farm tools, dairy supplies washing machines, wringers etc, of the latest in ventions. Paints, oils and varnishes. . Mill sup plies and tools of descriptions. Bicycle Tires, Lamps, Brakes and Sundries. Sporting goods, fishing tackle, guns, revolvers and i equipments. Roofing, spouting, plumbing, piping and fittings. Bicycle repairing and general job work. Sawuel oofe,&usfiore,l^a. The Shopbell Dry Good Co., > 313 Pine Street, & PA. 112 Garments for Ladies W« have made our suit department tlie fashion center by our fine display o! the newest styles and latest ideas in exclusive costumes, Tailor made Suits, Coats Skirts and Waists made from the very latest and choicest fabrics. TT7 * i This waist department is growing more popular Ml iff ttlSlS every day. There is good reason for it, as we have a very large variety of tine white Lawn waists trimmed with single or cluster tucks all over embroidery, laces etc, ranging in prices from 75c to $3.75. WT 112 /""* 112 Our wash goods department oflers today a stock 3,Sfl VTOOGS 80 complete as to warrant the inspection of every buyer coming to the city. We know it will be to your interest to see our assortment of Dimities Batistes, Dotted Swiss muslins. Lawns, ect. in plain colors, fancy stripes and Foulard designs, madras, zephyr ginghams, silk stripe ginghams, fast black mercerized Egyptian lawns White I That offers unlimited choice from a variety of fine sheer and attractive de signs for Graduating dresses or waists. Plain white Swisses, at 16 to 40c Persian Lawns at 25c, 35c, and 45c. French Lawns at 50c, 09, 75, and 90c. French Organdies at 50c. and 75c 2yd wide. Dotted Swisses at 20c up to 50c French Nainsook 50c to G9c. Plain and dotted silk mulls, fancyjopen work lace stripes for shirt waists at 15c to 45c; mercerized madras in fancy stri)>ef> and figures at 18c lo 45c. Fancy checks and plaids for waists or aprons 7c, lMc The Shopbell Dry Good Co. Williamsport, Pa. Try The News Item Job Office WHEN IN NEED OF FINE STATIONERY. LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1902. Happenings o! Interest to Readers EAGLES MERE. If there were any doubts altout the summer season having arrived, they were finally dispersed by the arrival of the season's Eagles Mere railroad train, as fine as paint, var nish and gold leaf could make them, on the outside. It is calculated to impress the new arrivals from the large cities with the gorgeousness of things in this delightful region, and satisfy them that nothing that is not first class, in looks, will pass current in this country. The Post Office Club has l»een or ganized so as to take up more promptly the affairs of general com fort and well being of the people, both residents and visitors, and if the "Business Mens linprovment League" does not order the new Club to vacate the post office lawn and cease to meddle with the affairs of the nation, we may be favored with some new and startling devel opments in science, art, municipal economy as well as other subjects of general interests. We have been unable to get a list of the officers as it was impossible to tell from the I apple tree who was presiding, but the prom-dings were as interesting as the famous oracular contest be tween Tillman and McLaurin in the Senate, baring the fact that no blood was drawn as such thingsjwill not be allowed until a doctor takes up his or her residence at hotel Eagles Mere. If it should be a her doctor it will be ini{>ossihle to predict results. Somebody asked the question whether the railroad company could not paint the flat wheels on their passenger cars and so stop the rack et they make coming up the moun tain disturbing the quiet of the peo ple. A heated discussion resulted and it was evident at once that the club would be divided on any such .discussion as this or any other sub ject that affected railroad matters. One of the speakers claimed that the company had painted the wheels of the cars just from the shop and that the flat spots were no longer notice able. Not only so but that with a liberal spirit worthy of commenda tion they had also painted the brake rigging and so made it much more safe as any one might know who knew anything. The discontented fellows who can not appreciate a good thing when they see it proceeded to criticise the generous |>oliey of the company in running its trains whenever any one from the city wanted to come up this early in the season. On this the other faction wanted to know how about anybody who wanted to get down the mountain? How were they to ascertain whether the train would run down or uot? This brought the prompt reply that no one who had any sense would want togo down the mountain now when the thermometer was getting up to 114 in New York or something like that. The proceedings became so ani mated that we felt that without our youny man to protect us Jit would be just as well to retire for the pres ent. 11 wits decided to divide the work among a number of committees in order to be sure that nothing should be forgotten and the chair man anounnced the appointment of a lookout committee to take genei al oversight of the happenings of the Borough aud report promptly to the Club with power to call a special meeting at any time. Just then some one invited the club to proceed to Birchards for soda water and the chairman ruled -that no motion would be in order except to adjourn and your come*pon<lent fell into line with the procession. Mr. Emery and family have arriv ed for the season. Misses Bessie Cheney and Oney Brink made a flying trip to Laporte one day last week. Miss Grace Bradford of Laporte COUNTY NEWS Columns of Interesting Items Gathered by Ovr Special Corps of Hustling Correspondents fa; Many Towns. j and Miss Mary Solenberger of Sha- I mokin, spent a couple of days here 1: st week. Children's Seerviee will be he'd in the Presbyt* rian church on Sunday evening, June 15. All are Invited to attend. Mrs. S. Burkholder and daughter went to Muncy Valley on Thursday las' to see the former's brother-ir.- law, T. S. Simmons who is seriously ill. Mr. B. G. Welch and wife arrived Monday and are stopping at Hotel Eagles Mere. Messrs Moran and Taylor of Mun cy Valley spent Sunday evening at this place. We think there must be some attraction. Miss Euza Lawrenson and Mr. C arence Dunham spent Sunday with out of town friends. Mr. D. Kehrer transacted business at Williamsport one day last week. Miss Lidia Beaumont of Philadel phia, arrived Tuesday au«l will open her boarding house on Laj>orte Ave. soon. Miss Sadie Dreisbaeh has opened her confectionery store ami Is now ready for the rush. LOPEZ. The fact that your correspondent has failed to present his weekly budget does not mean that there has heen nothing doing. The fact that the following are now to be congrat ulated (you will notice the reason for the congratulations after each name) disposes such a conclusion: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Behr—a little daughter; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Palmer—a lit tle daughter; Mr. and Mrs. A Stew art —a little son; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hunsinger—a little son. Mr. of Syracuse, N. Y., has accepted a position with Jennings Brothers. Mr. ami Mrs. George T. Deegan of Dushore, called on Lopez friends last Sunday. Squire Schock of liicketts was al so a Sunday visitor. Hon. J. L. Christian was in Du shore Wednesday, |»ension day. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings of Wilkes barre, are visiting the family of their son, Hon. B. W.Jennings. Mr. W. L. Jennings of Towanda, has moved to Lopez occupying the house vacated by Mr. C. H. Jen nings. Mrs. Chas. E. Arey is visiting her daughter in Pittsburg. Mrs. F. U. Waltman who has been critically ill for some weeks past, is much improved and is now on a fair road to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers of Peek - ville, are spending two weeks with thelatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1). W. Pealer. Ell-ry Potter who is employ< d at Carboudale, returned Tuesday after a short visit to his parents. Mrs. Fred Ileaverly was called home because of the serious illness of her mother, who has since im proved. Mrs. F. L. Campbell and children attended Memorial Day services at New Albany. C. A. Johnson is now occupying the lately added addition to his store room, and better than ever enabled to attend to the wants of his patrons. The new mines are now running to their full capacity. Mr. MacFarland of Laporte, is prospecting for coal on his land about three quarters of a mile from Lopez. I Mr. James Donlan Is still looking after the interests of the Cnion Tail ing Co., at this place. Lojiez is still his place of residence. Your corres pondent made a mistake in announc ing his removal, as it was his son Charles who moved to Foot of the Piains. The School Board of Colley Twp. met in Lopez, Monday, June 2. The following organization was effected: F. G. Rice, President; C. E. Arey, i Sec'y; H. W. Messersmith, Treas. Tie other members of the board are Messrs. Daniel Osinan, Jos. Miller and Win. Crowl. At a subsequent meeting of the Board held Saturday, June 7th, it was decided to erect a new building at the mine and to add to the com fort of the Lopez High School build* ing by a general overhauling and rtpa'rinj. The Board will meet in Lopez to hire teachers. Saturday, June 2S. The McFarland Block looks very attractive in a brand new coat of paint. Children's day services will be held in the U. E. church, Sunday evening June 15th. A slab catching in the circular saw caused quite an accident at the Hemlock mill, breaking the saw, demolishing the "husk" and one piece of the saw completely severed alO by 10 In. prop. It is indeed hard to realize how accident and death were avoided. The sawyer, Wm. t'arrington, Is everywhere praised for his grit in sticking to his postjuntil he had done all in his power to prevent more serious acci dent. To appreciate his exploit, imagine yourself within three feet of a wild saw which spreads havoc and destruction to everything it touches. 1 prefer to imagine my self at quite a distance. Lopez is lH>oming- Kvery man who wants work has it and receives good wages for the work he does. Its Industries must prosper so long as they are conducted by capitalists who are progressive, fair-minded and public spirited. The only things of which we complain are the weather and that horse which has the very bad habit of entering your garden at night, and, imagining himself in a nice bed of straw, proceeds to roll over peas, beans, onions ect. Too bad—for the garden. NORDMONT. > Misses Grace Bradford and Mary Sollenberger called on friends in town last week. Mr. Ernest Botsford, the efficient book keeper of the Sutton-Peck Chemical Co., transacted business at Eiumons, Monday. C. M. Hess after transacting his important business is again behind his counter. T.ie Children's Service held at th's place Sunday in the E. V. church was a decided success in every re spect. The committee in charge are to be congratulated for the excellent program rendered. It. E. Botsford and family enter tained friends and relatives from Elk Grove, Sunday. Mrs. A. P. Wieland left on Friday to visit friends in Center county. Messrs Bot fo d id Ain >1 I mac e a pleasant trip to l.*q>ortc Thursday evening. Misses Verna ami Belle Fount have returned home after an extened visit with friends in Picture Hocks. Mr. Cook of Athens, was call' g in friends here last week. The Methodists of this place will hold a festival in the Nordmont park next Saturday evening. All t'»e de -1 acies of the seiism will be served. Everybody is cordially invited. Mr. Claude Fritz, one of our es teemed young gentlemen, who is now employed at Picture Hocks, visited his mother at this place last week. Claude Latouretta of Deposit,N.Y. has accepted a place with the S. P. Chemical Co., as fireman. Wm. Little and Miss Bessie Speary l>oUi of this place, were married at Muncy Valley, Thursday of last week. I'pon their return to the bride's home they were appropriate ly serenaded by the iron band. We all join in wishing them much hap piness. Children's Services will be observ ed in the M. E. church next Sunday evening. Mr. A. P. NVieland transacted bus iness in Sonestown, Friday. Miss Mabel Pennington visited friends at Strawbridge last Wednes day. The Chemical Works has again re sumed operation. Some of our young people attend ed Children's Services at Lrporte, Sunday evening. 75 CTS. PER YEAR. ESTEL|A. V On Sunday June Bth about noor, t ie dwelling house of Geo. Brown, better known as the Uncle Tonimy Brown property, discovered to be on Are. Mrs. Brown had pre pared the midday meal and was jpst fitting down to dine when she re marked to Mr. Brown "what a strange roaring." The wind was blowing a terrible gale at the time, but Mrs. Brown arose from the ta ble and opened the stair door and the whole room above seemed wrap ped in flame and smoke. The near by neighbors were away from home but by hallooing they made some of the people hear. Mr. Thos. Wheat ley and daughter being the tlrst to hear their cry of distress, but only a short time elasped beforeja reinforce ment of willing helpers arrived, but too late, tha old home was doomed. They succeeded in saving some of the larger pieces of furniture on the first lioor. The loss falls very heavy o.i Mr. Brown as he is partially crippled, and has the sympathy of the people in his misfortune, and it is hoped it is the kind that reaches down in the pockets as well as the heart. There was a light insurance. 8. W. Brown, who is an employe of the Bcranton correspondence school, visited his parents last week returned to his duties on Saturday. Clyde Plotts made a trip to To wanda Saturday. We venture to say it was a pleasure trip. Mrs. Oeo. McCarty and Mrs. Wes ley Walter came down from Jukers ville, Monday, to call on Mrs. Wal ter's barents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, so lately afflicted by the tire. S. P. Shoemaker is busy workiug on A. T. Mulnix's new dwelling house at Kstella. Our genial merchants are very busy nowadays which is evidence that Kstella is a good place for ahop ping. RICKETTS. m The people of Ricketts are hoping thut the road to Lopez will soon be came a reality. There has been considerable talk of it the past week aud a number are working for It. Mr. O. J. llentzleman has return ed from his business trip to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Jones are spending a few days with friend* at Dallas. A party of fishermen were down at the splash dam Thursday evening with a team of horses belonging to J. H. McDaniels. During the even ing one of the horses broke loose and wandered onto the Lehigh Val ley railroad track and out on the trestle, and when he was discovered by one of the men, was floundering about and eventually broke its leg and had to be shot. Superintendent Wilbur of the L. V. railroad, spent Friday evening at the (ianoga Lake house. Coining up on his special car. Mrs. Chas. Bishop who has been seriously ill, is improving. ;l;!0 car loads of lumber and by products were shipped from Ricketfs during May. The Macabees have elected m new set of officers, and expect to work hard for new members. The stave mill has 9hut down ow ing to lack of timber, but have been cutting out heading all the past week, Joseph Moran, section boss for the L. V. railroad here, has resigned William May is enlarging his cel lar and building a new porch. State Will Build (he Bridge. The county bridge to be erected at the mouth of Elk Creek near Hillsgrove, which comes Hnder the act of Assembly providing 112 hat the state shall erect bridges destroyed by floods, has passed through all the formula of law and ha* been confirmed by the Dauphin county court. This will relieve the conaty of the expense of replacing this expensive structure. There is a question before the court whether the State will be obliged to replace the Lopez bi idge as th»' creek at that point has never I eeu used aa a chartered stream.
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