Republican News Item. VOL. VIII. NO. 2. c This Is the Place j I c To Buy Your Jewelery.S >Notingh in Town to Compare With / / the Quality that We are Giving i \ You for the Low Price Asked. r \Quality and moderate prices makes a force thatC C irresistibly draws into our store the best )of this section. Many years here in business, always! C with a full line of goods above suspicion; chosen 7 | with a care and judgment commensurate with its 112 S desirability and adaptability to refine taste, makes \ 112 our store a safe place to invest. C r Repair work done on short notice and guaran-Q \ teed, by skilled workmen. Your orders appreciated. X S RETTENBURY, ) < DUSHORE, PA: The Jeweler. S i HARDWARE? No Flace )Q]<ir this Place For Reliable STOVES and RANGES, COAL OK- WOOD. HEATERS; ONE OF WINTER'S GREAT DELIGHTS. House Furnishiug Goods, Tools of Every Description, Guns and Ammunition. Bargains that bring the buyer back. Come and test the truth of our talk. A lot of second hand stoves and ranges for sale cheap. We can sell you in stoves anything from a fine Jewel Base Burner to a low priced but satisfactory cook stove. Hot Air, Steam and Hot Water Heating and General Repairing, Roofing and Spouting. Samuel The Shopbell Dry Good Co., " > 313 Pine Street, >■ _<j WILLI AMSPORT, PA. Great Mark Down-Down Sale of Ladies' Tailor-Made SUITS. An exceptional opportunity to secure a thoroughly well made, stylish and strictly up-to-date SUIT At about one-fourth to one-half off the regular price. The material comprise the newest fabrics shown this season in Black, Navy, Brown, Grey, and Scotch Mixtures. Part of these Suits are lined throughout with silk, some are plain tailor stitched, others have more or less trimmings. To make a quick clearance sale we offer For $8,25 Suits that were $12.50 to $16.00 For $lO. OO Suits that were $16.00 to 22.00 For $15.00 Suits that were $22.00 to 25.00 For $18.50 Suits that were $25.00 to 30.00. We have confined to us for this section some fine sam ple gowns of Voiles and Etamines that will be closed out at strikingly reduced prices. Come and see them. THE SHOPBELL DRY GOOD CO. subscribe for the Newsltem LA PORTE,\SULLIVAN COUNTY PA., THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1903. THE GRANGE! Conducted by J. V. DARROW, Prtm Correspond tn< New Fork Slat* Orange "ALWAYS A GRANGER." The True I*urpo»e« of the Grange Should Be Made Known. A few days ago, in conversation with the master ol' a grange we had just organized, says a writer tn Farm and Fireside, he said, "Why, I've always been a granger, but didn't know it." That one pointed remark aptly an swers the question so often asked by grange workers—why men and women whose sympathies are in line with ours do not unite with us. This man was progressive, anxious to secure for his family and friends the very best ad vantages possible, but felt powerless alone. In the grange he found others desired the same things be did and dis covered the chain of sympathy that binds men together the world over. "But I have explained the objects of the grange many times," the worker protests. True. So have I, and I often ttnd myself indulging in stock phrases and stereotyped expressions that con vey but little to my hearers. First tind the ambition of the one you seek to convince, and if the grange will aid him show him so in terms he will ap preciate. The hearts of the best peo ple on our farms are with us did they but know the true meaning of the grange, and we owe it to them and to ourselves to secure their allegiance. There are thousands of excellent men and women who have "always beeo grangers" who are out of the order be cause they have no accurate knowl edge of what its true purposes are. HON. E. B. NORRIS. Master New York State Grange and Chairman National Executive Com mittee. The chairman of the executive com mittee of the national grange and a member of the legislative committee of the same body must be a man of force and ability. Such a position is held by such a man in the person of E. B. Nor ris of Sodus, N. Y., who is also master of the New York state grange, a body representing 70,000 members. Brother Morris was a charter member of Sodus grange, No. 73, having thus a connection with the Order of about thir ty years He was master of Sodus grange about fourteen years, also mas ter of the old Wayne county council HON. E. B. NORMS. two years, was electod master of the New York state grange in 1808 and is now serving his third term. He is also chairman of the legislative commltteo of New York state grange and serving the third term as such. He was elected to the executive committee of the na tional grange in 1899 and to the chair manship a year later. For three years past be has been on the national grange legislative committee. He is always found advocating the advancement of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry and the education of the agricultural class to a higher conception of their calling and a keener sense of their responsi bilities as American citizens. , Possibilities of the Orange. Mrs. Sarah G. Baird, worthy master of the Minnesota state grange, says: The possibilities of grange work when conducted in conservative channels are limitless for the development of the rural sections of our state, but impa tient, ill advised action will wreck tt. With great earnestness we ask you to appreciate the value of this organiza tion us a pernlfcnent educational forcu iu our state and to consider with care the risk that would be taken in any action promoting any personal scheme or to gratify any vindlcttye disposition, for so long as there is need of raising men and women to a higher moral plane, so long as there is need of nobler and purer social life, so long as there is need of better economic and political conditions, so long will there be need of the grunge. It Is well for us to consider in our fraternal relations that our happiness as well as the happiness of others de pends upon oar belief In the goodness of lmd people u lot it does on our belief In the badness of good people.—George A. Fuller. COVNTYNEWS I Happenings of Interest to Readers Many Towns. j EAGLES MERE Now that thePresident is out of Yellowstone Park, and is done with snow and ice, here is hoping that he now gives his full attention to the weather bureau, and that he applies a slipper or something harsh and strong to the boys left in charge who have certainly been monkeying with the complicated machinery which makes the weather. At the last Council meeting the following were appointed as special policemen for the ensuing season: Ch&s. McCarty, Win. Fletcher, E. L. Smith, Clarance E. Dunham, Walter C. Trappe and Geo. B. Dan ley. The dance pavilion at the Chau tauqua is a sure go, and the likeli hood of the promised improvements at the railroad station improve with each shining hour. Our genial townsman, Walter C. Trappe, has been awarded the con tract for the ironwork on the bridge on Lakewood drive. Admiring Philadelphia friends have presented Chief Burgess Peale with a long eared pup of "blooded" stock. The Burgess however, can not tell whether its blood is red, blue or just common "yaller," and may call a special meeting of council to decide, and also, to name the dog. It would be a shame to give a low down common name to a high up uncommon pup, and if his Honor is not willing to have the Post Office Club name it, the voters of the Borough will willingly stand any expense connected with the holding of a special meeting of council, rath er than that his pupship should be mis-named. A party at the station when the dog arrived, suggested that it be named after the name on the label on the bottle of medicine that came in the same box. We don't know what the name on the bottle was, but presume it was an aristocratic one, and would in no way disgrace the dog. Burgees Peale is to be congratulated on hav ing attached a dog to his office as all good burgesses do, in fact never had a burgess in Eagles Mere who did not have a dog or two sniffling at his heels, find we are glad that Burgess I'eale keeps in the beaten track. Mr. William Emery was in town on Saturday in the interest of the Eagles Mere Water Co. He seemed pleased with the work and progreas being made. The hotel men all never was a season when they had so many engagements at this time of the year as they now have, and the indica tions point to the best season ever had in Eagles Mere. We hope the hotel men will try and pick out guests who are able to pay their way at the hotels and also their doctor bills, so that if they happen to stub their toes the Borough will not be sued for damages. Thera is no reasonable doubt what ever, but that the railroad company will tear up the track on Eagles Meie Avenue as suggested by the League. When the track is taken up it is the intention of the Borough to fill in and widen the avenue. The Bor ough in connection with the railroad can make a very pretty place out of the surroundings at the station, and we have it from an authentic source that the Borough is ready to do its part as soon as the railroad will com ply with the League's orders. Pound Party at Laporte The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist Church will give a "Pound Party" in the refreshment rooms at the Baptist Church, on Friday even ing, May 15, as a donation to the pastor. All are cordially invited to attend and bring contributions in the form of pound packages of some thing good and useful. Ice cream will also be sold and the proceeds applied to the pastor's salary. By Order of Committee. - MUNCY VALLEY. Forest fires are raping on the North Mountain and have done thousands of dollars worth of dam age, but at this writing is under control. Constable John Oirton has a force of men fighting the fire also the Union Tanning Co. and Pente cost R. It. Co. Mrs. A. M. Bradley visited her parents at Unityville last Tuesday. John Girton and J. W. Moran are the two busiest,men in town. At present they have several jobs of painting at Unityville, and will soon commence to paint the (Swank Hotel at Sonestown. John C. Taylor arrived home last Friday from the Hay re Hospital, but not much improved in health. P. McGraw, James Moran, Mar cella Farrell, H. Haus, Win. Taylor and sister Clara attended the open ing ball at the Eagles Mere Casino last Saturday evening. Wm. May is quite ill. Mr. Isaac Shaffer and family of Ilughesville, visited at 1). M. Tay lor's last Sunday. Mrs. G. W. Bennett is very ill at this writing. John Turner of Ilughesville, was noticed on our streets last Sunday. ESTELLA. > John Maguire has gone to Laquin to work in the bark woods. Mrs. David Boyles is critically ill. Dr. Woodhead is in attendance. J. J. Webster and wife visited at their daughter's, Mrs. A. T. Mul nix on Sunday. Moses Randal of Vilas, is visiting his family at J. M. Osiers. Mr. Randall has purchased a lot at Jer siy Shore, and is erecting a dwell ing thereon, and will move his fam ily there in the nearfuture. S. P. Shoemaker has been work ing at carpenter work for J. G. l'lotts at Kstella, the last week. Fire broke out from the fallow Of C. B. Wheatley on Sunday and the high winds spread the ilames to the adjoining woods and fences, and for a time the barn of Mrs. Ma guire was in danger of being burned, but by the united effort of the men the fire was gotten under control. Artie and Freese Hess are work ing for J. J. Webster in his factory at Jakersville. Harry Golder Svicides in Dubois. Harry W. Golder, organist at the First Presbyterian church of Dubois, Pa., committed suicide at noon Sun day by shooting himself through the head with a revolver at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. H. Keefer of Du bois. Mr. Golder was a brother of George Golder of Shrewsbury town snip, and well known to many in that section of this county. He had been despondent and ill for some time and during the past week im agined enemies were undermining' his character, circulating scandulous reports about him. He left a long note to his sister. It was extremely morbid and was left unfinished and unsealed. In one place he wrote "What the world wants is vengence. I hope the world will be satisfied." He was a gifted musician and conducted a class in music. Golder was 32 years old and unmarried. T. F. Minard of Ugshore has pur chased the Mt. Hopt? fruit farm near New Albany of F. P. Corcoran. The farm contains one acre of straw berries, several thousand apple trees that have commenced to bear freely and other fruit. The price jwid was $4,000. Sullivan County Republican Convention. The Republican county conven tion will l>e held next Monday, May 18th, in the courthouse, at this place. The delegate election will be Saturday, May !(>• 75 CTS. PER YEAR DVSHORE Mrs. Luther Messersmith and son William, of Ricketts were in town last week. Miss Flossie Zaner of Laporte, is spending some time with relatives at this place. Rev. Elias S. Noll, of Fayette, N. Y., formerly of this place, was busy shaking hands with friends in town last week. Miss Amanda Zaner who has been receiving treatment in the ((Pennsyl vania Hospital in Philadelphia, re turned home last week much im proved. Miss Anna Karge of Laporte, was in town last Saturday. Mr. James Degan who is employ ed in New York City, is spending a few days with his parents here. Atty. Mullen and wife of Laporte, were in town last week. Vm. Dieffenbaeh, the prominent young jeweler of this place was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Frank Welliver of Sayre, visited her mother here last week. E. G. Sylvari has improved his store with a new coat of paint. Mrs. W. J. Campbell who has been receiving treatment at the Sayre Hospital, returned last week much improved. Miss Viola Pond has been confin ed to her bed with appendicitis. Mrs. Swannager who became de mented about a week ago was take u to Danville 011 Monday. Mrs. Joel McCarty and daughter Lulu, of Eldredsville, visited n :a tives here last week. Col. Osthaus of Scranton, is visit ing at Dr. Herman's. Mrs. Geo, Steby visited relatives at Athens last week. Mrs. M. Connors was called to Sayre la.»t week by the illness of Iter son Charles, who is suffering from pneumonia. Joe and Dane Carpenter are home from Clinton Co, Forest Fire Threatened the County Seat Forest fires raged fiercely about Laporte, Sunday, and men, women and children waged a hard battle to overcome the fiames before serious damage was done. Saturday after noon a fire was kindled near the railroad track below Weirwold cot tage which spread rapidly and soon surrounded the structure which is at present unoccupied. A force of men were soon on the scene and only by hard work was the cottage saved, however one of the out buildings was consumed. The fire had evident ly lieen subdued but 011 Sunday at about 12 o'clock it again broke out fanned by a strong gale came sweep in}.' everything in its path toward the town. A large force of lighters were soon in action. Nearly the whole town in fact was out, armed with pails, hoes and rakes to battle with the enemy. The dense smoke and heat drove the fighters before it until the cemetery fence was reach ed. Further retreat meant serious damage and here a fierce engage ment was encounterd. Women handled buckets of water like 011 a busy wash day with such telling effect that the flames soon relinquish ed their vigor and turning a smoky countenance on the fair victors* caused many tearful eyes to witness their retreat. Another line of fight el's hemmed the property of Mr. L. L. Ford to save Mokoma Place his summer home. A third battalion backfired along the Cold Spring road and prevented the enemy from cross ing to the west side in which event would have seriously threatened the cottage ot Wm. Funston and dwell ing of James Gansel. A heated skirmish was fought to save the barn 011 Peter Miller's property which the enemy siezed while one of the sentinels, was temporarily <>fl" guard. There was 110 losses 011 the citizen's side and but one wounded reported. A. 11. Buschliausen was crippled in one of his legs by a heavy fall from a rock where he went for safety. There being so little left to burn in the woods now the same trouble will not likely to occur again I this year.
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