FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUSHORE, PENNA. CAPITAL - - $60,000. BUBIM.US - - SIO,OOO. Does a General Banking Business. W. JENNINGS, M. D. SWART 9. President. Cashier 112 RANCIS W. MEYLERT, Attorney-at-Law. Office in Keeler's Block. LAPORTE, Sullivan County, PA. Hush J. Thomson, Albert F. Ileess, 1871. 1902. THOMSON & HEESS, LAWYERS, DUSHORE, PENNA. Long I>istance,Telephone. January 1, 190X T. J. & F. H. INGHAM, ATTORHKTS-AT-LAW, Legal business attended to in this and adjoining counties _APORTE, PA [ J. MULLEN, Attornoy-«t-L«w. LAPORTE, PA. orricc is coohtt buildihs HEARCOUBT HOCBK. J H. CRONIN, ATTORKKT-AT -LAW, HOTART PUBLIC. OFHCI OH MAIN BTBBBT. DUSHORE, PA 0 J. MOLYNEATTX, D.D.S. Graduate University of Pennsylvania. NEW ALBANY, PA. At Lopez, Ta., Wednesday and Thursday each week. COMMERCIAL HOUSE. AVID MARK, Prop. LAPORI'B - A. This large and w*i appointed house is the moat popular hostelry in this section LAPORTE HOTEL. F. W, GALLAGHER, Prop. Newly erected. Opposite Court House square. Steam heat, bath rooms, hot and cold water, reading and pool room,and barbershop; also.good stabling and livery, T J. KEELER 1 ■ Justice-of-the Peace. Office in room over store, LAPORTE, PA. Special attention given to collections. All matters left to the care of this office will be promptly attended to. M. Brink's New Albany, Pa. Glutten feed per 100 lbs 1.40 sacks for above redemable each <»•> Old process Linseed Oil 1.50 Cotton seed meal LBO 140 lbs low grade flower 2.00 Same per ton 27 00 100 lb corn oats and barley chop 1.35 100 lb yellow corn meal 1.25 100 lb corn or cracked corn 1.25 100 lb damaged wheat 1 00 100 lbs wheet screenings .80 100 meat meal 2-75 100 lbs crushed oyster shells 50 100 lbs scorched wheat 1.00 100 lbs. coarse bran 1.15 200 lbs " 2.30 Same per ton 22 00 Schumacher's best flour 1.80 "Our Own" a blended flour 1.10 Best Spring Patent 1.25 Best Winter Patent 1 10 140 lbs. common fine salt .60 Same per 280 lb 1.20 s(> lbs of butter salt 45 Choice clover seed 8.25 Choice timothy seed 2.25 Veal calves and dressed poultry wanted every Wednesdays forenoon. M. BRINK. FREE ! FREE ! A Housewife's Delight, A NICELY ARRANGED TABLE. your goods of us anCi a set of this Hand Painted China Free! ASK FOR COUPONS. AT Buschhausen's | ril II IF|L° PATENT Good Ideas yl il H'l may be secured by Ik li I our aid. Address, K'JI N I THE P " E :,E°ID Bi'becrtptlous to The PMMt Record 11.00 p«r annum! If Covnty Scat j Local and Personal Events] Tersely Told. J Mrs. David Mark was visiting in Muncy Valley Friday last. J. J. Teevan of Lincoln Falls, was a Laporte visitor on Thursday. It. J. Yothers of Chemung, Pa., was a Laporte visitor Tuesday. Mrs. T.J. Ingham is visiting with friends at Eagles Mere this week. Misses Maine and Pearl Heim are visiting friends in Athens this week. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Breigher were shopping in Williamsport Thursday. William Kiess of Sonestown, was doing business at Laporte Wednes day. Charles B. Watson was transacting business and calling on friends at the county seat Friday last. Hon. T. J. Ingham is making plans for replacing the hot air fur nace in his residence with a modern hot water heater. The Laporte Sunday Schools held a pic nic at Mokoma Grove Wednes day. A pleasant time was enjoyed by a large number. Willis Snider, who is lumbering down the Sock, had the misfortune of losing a valuable horse last week. Cause of sickness not known. Mrs. Victor Hugo and children, accompanied by Miss Freda Crossley returned to the former's home in Philadelphia, Thursday morning. The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will hold its annual supper on the lawn in front of J. V. Fink le's residence, Wednesday Sept. 2. Mrs. S. F. Colt and family have returned to their home in Lancaster, N. Y., after a pleasant summer va cation of several weeks at Laporte. A masquerade dance will be held at the Mokoma Pavilion on the eve ning of September 3. A merry time is promised to all participants. The case of Jas. Tomkins vs C. B. Wheatly, which was tried before ar bitrators recently will be appealed and tried in court at next February term. Messrs. Samuel Vargason and C. B. Wheatley of Estella were tran sacting business at the county seat on Thursday. 0. W. Bennett has moved into the Clark residence on West Main street and has opened a blacksmith shop on the same premise, having re modeled the wagon shed suitable for that purpose. Susquehanna county farmers re port the arrival of a new style of po tato bug. The new one is said to be capable of giving the old one points on destruetiveness and general cuss ed ness. Hardware merchant, Samuel Cole, of Dushore, was in Laporte Tuesday taking measurements for the hot air heaters he will place in the residences of A. H Buschhausen and Chas. L. Wing. A number of gardens in town have already been raided by cattle that pasture the county seat streets. The only tiling left in their path of de vastation was evidences that the change of food was relished. Herbert Keeler received a severe cut on his foot, the result of a fall causing his foot to strike against a carpet tack. Dr. Randall put two stitches in the wound when dressing it. Atty. A. J. Bradley, wife and daughter, and guest, Miss Grace Lawrence, drove to Dushore Tues day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bradley's grandfather, John Dieffen bach. J. H. Gansel has been tendered a position with contractors Hains & Co., of Wilkes Barre, as foreman on bridge construction at a lucrative salary. He left for Wayne county on Friday U) take charge of two large bridge abutment under course of erection. The people of Laporte should feel honored that one of their number, Ellery P. Ingham, was called upon to deliver a lecture on Astrology at Boston last week. It is to be hoped the lecture will be repeated at this place as it is an interesting subject although little read about. Elias Hart/, of Beading, who has been foretelling the weather by read ing the breast bone of the goose for many years says the weather we are having is the coldest he has ever experienced at this season of the year. He predicts early frosts and says that he would not be surprised if the corn crop would be seriously damaged. Carrie Nation, the saloon "buster" has been relinked to her husband. I Mr. Nation must be a man of great courage, nerve and endurance. A judicial decision of gre t impor tance to all localities where telephone poles are standing was made by Judge Marr, recently. In the case of the Tamaqua be rougl* against the Edison Electric Light Co., of that town, the borough is given the right to tax the company's poles, and this right cannot be waived, abridged or bargained away. The Laporte graded schools will open next Monday with Prof. J. M. Strohl principal and Misses Jessie Wrede and Esther Dunn assistants, in charge of the same. The outlook for the coming year is very bright with the thoroughly competent corps of teachers, the latest and most ap proval books, together with a good library for reference, it seem that nothing but satisfactory results can be obtained. Many of our readers will be inter ested in the following article which we copy from the llughesville Mail: Rev. S. B. Bidlack, pastor of the M. E. congregation at Mapleton, visited Essick Heights one day last week and the sojourners at this beautiful resort contributed $32.00 toward the building fund of the pret ty little church which is being erect ed at the base of the mountain. Other friends have recently contrib uted toward the furnishing of the house of worship, among the num ber being Dr. Ginner, of the Penn sylvania Medical Institute, William sport, who has given an order for a beautiful hardwood pulpit, while J. K. ltishel is having a handsome communion table made at the facto ry in this place, and will be ready by the time the building is finished. Resolutions. WHEREAS, It has pleased Almigh ty (Sod to remove from this life Will iam C. Rogers, who for many years has been a faithful member of this school; and was for six years its able and efficient superintendent, and Whereas, It is the desire of the school to publicly bear testimony to the high Christian character w and usefulness of the deceased and to ex press our deep sense of sorrow and regret for the loss we have sustained therefore be it Resolved, That while we bow in meekness to the will of Him who "Doeth all things well," we deeply deplore the untimely death of our late brother and shall ever cherish the recollection of our pleasant fel lowship and association with him in this school. Resolved, That we, as a school, bear united testimony to his devo tion, loyalty and usefulness in this department ofJL/hristian labor, and to the uplifting influence of his life and character. Resolved, That the heartfelt sym pathy of this school be hereby ex tended to the bereaved family of our late brother. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered in full upon the minutes and copies be sent to the county pa pers for publication. JOHN R. FLEMING, | Loi E BALOWIN, I Com. IIATTIEA. COI,LINK, I Important Dates lo Be Remembered. Voters should bear in mind that the last day for registration is Wed nesday, September 2, and the last day for paying taxes is Saturday, October 3d. Trial List September Term 1003. Return <lay, Sept. 22, 1903, at 2 p,ni. Rider Ercission Engine Co. a corpora tion vs Henry Brown owner or reputed owner and W. McConnell contractor. 1. No. 40 May term, 1901. Mechanics Lien. Plea, Non Assumpsit. Mullen | Fredricks k Inghams. .James Jordan vs Howard Lyons doing business as the Lyon Lumber Co. 2. No. 49 February term, 1902 Defendant's appeal. Plea non assumpsit. Bradley. | Mullen. No. 3 C. Elmer Rigger vs J. G.Scouten, John Andrews and <ieo. W. Anderson. No. 66, September term, 1902. Ejectment, Plea not guilty. Mullen.' | Tiatt No. 4. Ceo. F. Suber (use) vs Tlie Pennsylvania Beneficial Association ot Williainsport I'a. No. 64 Feb term 1903 Deft, appeal. Plea non assumpsit. Walsh. | Ritter. No. 4. John Marshall vs Frank Thall No. 2, May term, 1903. Defendant's appeal. Plea non assumpsit. Cronin. | Walsh. No. 5. Cherry township School Dis trict vs (iabriel Litzelman. No. 33 Sept. term, 1903. Defendants appeal. Plea, non assumpsit. Walsh. | Mullen k Thayer THOS. E. KENNEDY, Prothonotarv. Prothonotary'e Office, Laporte, Pa. August X. 1903. _ For Sale.—Seven year old hay horse weighing fourteen hundred pounds, at reasonable price. Apply to A. E. Bote ford, Nordmont, Pa. I Administrator's Notice. In re: estate of William C. Rogers, late of Forkßville, Sullivaa County, Pennsyl vania. Notice is hereby given that letters ol administration have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immed iate payment and those having claims against the estate are requested to present the same without delay to Mrs. MARV W. ROGERS, Administratrix, Forksville, Pa, F. W. MKYI.KKT, Attorney. Laporte, Pa. BOYS AND GIRLS By devoting a few moments of your spare time each day to our business, you can earn your choice of the following prem iums: Watches, rings, necklaces, catching gloves, air rifles, pen knives roller skates, dolls and many useful and handsome presents. All we ask yon to do is to sell 18 of our handsome pins and collar but tons at 10c each. Send tlig money SI.BO within 2 weeks and we send you the premium post paid. No money needed, we trust you. Write at once. Hundreds of boys and girls are earning our premiums every week. Address EUREKA SPECIALTY CO., 2048 N. 29 Street. Premium Dept' Philadelphia. F. J. KII.LGORE, Mgr BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY. JOHN HOWAHD HARRIS, President. College Course: In Arts, Philoso phy, Science and Civil Engineering. Academy: for young men and boys Institute for young women. School of Music: Art Studio. Healthful surroundings; pure moun tain water. For catalogue, address: WM, C. GRETZINOER, Registrar, Lewisburg, Pa. Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. ''Force'' a ready-to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no brden, but sustains, nourishes, invigorates. TO CURB A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Qui lie Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Urove's signature is on each box, 25c. St. John's Episcopal Church, La porte, Pa.—Friday evening, Litany and choir practice. Sunday, Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning Pr.iyer and address at 11 a. m. Evening service 8 o'clock. Eugene A. Ileim, Rector CONDENSED RETORT of the condition of the FIRST NATIONAL HANK of Dushore, I'a. At close of business, June 9 19o:i. R ■SOURCES: Loans and Discounts |2tX),!H7 77 ('. S. Bonds to secure circulation 5,000 00 Premium on U. S. Bonds 3,100 00 Furniture 1,000 00 Due from Hanks Approved reserve A(tt 48,75s 47 Specie and Legal Tender Notes '21,616 -"■> Redemption fund U. S. Treasury 25.000 00 t 883,222 53 LIABILITIES. Capital t 50,000 00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 24,502 36 Circulation 48.900 00 Deposits 259,816 17 Dividens unjiaid 400 $ 383,222 53 State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss: I, M. I). Swarts, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly sweat itiat the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief. M. D. SWARTS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12tli day of June 1903. J. 11. THAYER, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: A.WALSH. ) JNO. 1). REESER >Directors. W. C. ROGERS I QOI'RT PROCLAMATION. WHKKEAS, HON. E. M. DUNHAM, President Judge, llonorables John I). Reeser and Jacob Meyer, Associate Judges of|the Courts of Over and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans' Court anil Com mon Pleas for the County of Sullivan, have issued their precept, bearing date the 20 day of Feb'y 190:!, to me directed, for holding the severa courts in the Borough of Lajorte. on Monday the 21d day of Sept. 190:), at 2 o'clock p. m. 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 prop er person at 1 o'clock p. m.of said day, with their rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and other rememberances 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 are or shall be in the Jail of the said county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to be then and there to prosecute against them as will be Just. J. G. COTT, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Laporte, Pa.. Aug 12,1903, THE CENTRAL State Normal School, LOCK HAVEN, PA. J. It. FLICKINGEB, Principal. FALL TERM BEGINS, September 7,1003. The school year just completed has been most successful. Larger numbers, higher standards and more complete equipment, are the best evidences of prosperity. Free Tuition to Prospective Teachers. Departments of Music, Elocution, Business, College Preparatory. Admits to Wellesley and State in stitutinos on certificate. As a training school for teachers it is unsurpassed. Expenses lower than elsewhere. Address for catalogue, THE PRINCIPAL. Campbell "The Me/chant" SHUNK, PA. WILL PLACE OF SALE LARGE STOCK* OF SUM ME GOODS Greatly Reduced in Price. By this menns room will be made for a Stock of Fall and Winter Goods which will be the largest ever brought to Western Sullivan. Large shipments of these new goods, over the Susquehan >a & New York R. R. will soon commence to arrive at this store and the necessity for room is great. It will be cheaper to dispose ot our Summer stock at a sacrifice than to increase the size of store room. Come early for first choice. rs for Business, A. E. CA'/^BELL. Here's the News for Which Scores of Clothing Buyers Have Wanted. & $ Our Semi-Annual Clearing Sale of Men's Boys and Children's Clothing - now on. Almost evtry conceivable fabrick is in the lot. Black and Blue Cheviots, Fancy Cassimers and Worsteds, unfinish ed Worsteds; black, gray and blue Serges; Overplaids and Fancy Mixtures. All suits full, half or quarter lined with silk, mohair, Venetian and Italian cloth. The variety is big and a few of the prices are; $lB suits for sl2, $lO suits for $7 50 sl6 " $lO Q " 67S $.5 " $ 9 8 "50 sl2 $ 8 750 " 500 Mens, Boys' and Children's pants all reduced. Gents Furnishings and Hats at BARGAINS never before thought of. Full line of Walk-Over and Quaker City shoes. J. W. CARROLL'S, Hotel Carroll Block, DUSHORE, PA. LA PORTE ~ CLOTHING STORE. Sacrifice Sale of Summer Furnishing Goods. Time is Geting Very Short for advantages to be gained by improving the great op portunity offered at this store for seasonable goods away below cost. It is a great advantage to us to have am ple room when Fall and Winter stock arrives, therefore the goods now on hand must go for Just what they will bring. Delay means loss to you, come now. JACOB HERR, DEALER IN Clothing, Shoes and Ladies' Cloaks LAPORTB, Free' We take pleasure*in announcing to our many friends and custom ers the fact that we have just closed a contract with one of the largest manufacturers of lamps in the United States to furnish us with a handsome line of parlor lamps, which we intend giving away Absolutely Free of Cost. This special offer is made for the durpose of increasing our cash trade and showing the people that we truly appreciate their patronage. We Guarantee that our prices on All Goods will Re main as LOW,if not Lower, than they have in the past With each purchase we will issue coupons representing the amount of your purchase. When your coupons reach specified amounts you are entitled to your choice of several different designs. The shapes are the very latest patents and have been designed to meet the taste of the most fastidious. It is only by our guarantee to use a large quantity of these lamps that we have been able to get them at a price that we can afford to give them to our e-ash customers. We earnestly invite you to call and inspect them, when wfe will cheerfully give you full information. Very respectfully, ft.. BEVEF.TON, Scouten's Block. DUSHORE, PA.
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