First national bank
OF DUBHORE, PKNNA.
CAPITAL • • $50,000.
BUBFl.ua - - SIO,OOO.
Does a General Banking Business.
W. JENNINGS, M. D. SWARTS.
President. Cashier
]. BR'ADLHY,
Attorney-»t-Ii» w.
Office, corner of Main and Muncy Sts.
LAPORTE, PA.
Having opened an office at 1328 Arch
St., Philadelphia, I shall still continue to
practice in the several Courts of Sullivan
< 'ounty. When not in my office personally
a competent person will he found in
charge thereof. Bonds of various kinds
furnished.
FRANCIS W. MEYLERT,
All or ney-at-lik w.
office in Keeler's Block.
LAPORTE, Sullivan County, PA.
Rush J. Thomson, Albert F. Heess,
1871. 1902.
JHOMSON & HEESS,
LAWYERS,
DUSHORE, PENNA.
Long Distauce^Telephone.
January 1, 19011
J.J &F.H. INGHAM,
ATTORBBTS-AT-LAW,
Legal business attended to
in this and adjoining oouoties
_APORTE, *»A.
[T J. MULLEN,
Attorn*y-«t-Law.
LAPORTK, PA.
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RKARCOUBT aouia.
J. H. CRONIN,
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ROTARY roauo.
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miRIIORK.
Q J. MOLYNEAUX, D.D.S.
Graduate University of Pennsylvania.
NEW ALBANY, PA.
At Lopez, Pa., Wednesday and Thursday
each week.
COMMERCIAL HOUSE.
AVID MARK, Prop.
L A I'OR l'R - A
This large and w*i appointed house is
the most popular hostelry intbis section
LAPORTE HOTEL.
P. W, OALLAOHBH, Prop.
Newly erected. Opposite Court
House square. Steam heat, hath rooms,
hot and cold water, reading and pool
room,and also good stabling
and livery,
T J KKELEB.
I . 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 he promptly attended to.
M. Brink's
New Albany, Pa.
Glutten feed per 100 lbs 1.40
Cotton seed meal 1-50
Coarse bran 100 lb sacks 1.10
" • * ton 10.50
<« i ton 20.50
Buckeye wheat feed 100 lb sacks 1.10
100 lb corn oats and barley chop 1.25
Cotton seen meal 100 lb sacks 1.50
Red Dog middlings 140 lb 2.35
Fancy white " 125 lb 1.90
100 meat meal 2-75
Oats per bushel 45
Corn meal and cracked corn 1.15
Scorched wheat LOO
Wheat screenings 80
Oyster shells 50
Schumacher's best flour 1.25
•'Our Own" a blended flour 1.15
Best Spring Patent 1.25
Best Winter Patent 1 10
140 lbs. common fine salt .60
Same per 280 lb 1.20
56 lbs of butter salt 45
Granulated sugar per lb 5J
" " by the barrel 5
Veal calves and dressed poultry
wanted every Wednesdays forenoon.
M. BRINK.
FREE I FREE I
A Housewife's
Delight,
A NICELY ARRANGED
TABLE.
Buy your goods of us
and get a set of this
Hand Painted
China Free!
ASK FOR COUPONS.
AT
Buschhausen's .
[County Seat "
Local and Personal Events
I Tersely Told.
A merry Christmas and happy
New Year to all our readers.
Mrs. T. J. Ingham is quite ill, the
result of a severe cold.
Mr. W. C. Mason and daughter
lone, did shopping in Williamtport,
Monday.
Henry Stepp has returned home
from the Wiiliamsport hospital much
improved.
Geo. Brown, the popular insurance
1 agent of Lopez, was a Laporte vis
itor last Friday.
Following the long established
custom of dropping an issue in or
der to take a Christmas vacation, the
News Item office will not issue a
paper next week.
Simon Breigher has resigned his
position at the tannery and accepted
one with the ljaporte Cooperage Co.
He will move his family to the An
drews residence next week.
Messrs. Scott Wieland Ernest Bots
ford of Nordmont, were passengers
on the Monday morning train from
Towanda where they took a degree
in the masons lodge on Saturday
evening.
There is rumor afloat which has
of late gathered credence to the effect
that the W. & N. B. will construet a
spur connecting their line at Holmes
Mills to the L. V. road at Bernice
in the early spring and will run all
passenger trains to Bernice. The L.
V. will use the W. & N. B. track
from Satterfleld to Bernice, thus
obviating the necessity of turning
the locomotive at that point each
time the station is passed.
It is said on good authority that
the prices of meat are to take a big j
drop. The wholesalers of western j
meats advance as the cause of the re-1
duction the falling oft' in demand :
within the past month, due largely j
to the suspension of men and < utttng j
of wages. The workingmen have I
had their wages reduced and one of j
the first they stopped buying was j
meat in so large quantities that JJiad :
been purchased previous to the cut. j
Therefore there is nothing left for
the dealers to do but cut the prices
down to a point where the consumer ;
generally can join in the buying, j
The opinion prevails that when tne (
prices are cut down the end of high ;
priced meats will have been reached.
Remarks, it is said, have been'
heard from inside circles to the effect
that the W. & N. B. management
have about perfected arrangements
to run the morning train, due at La- j
porte 10:37, one hour and a half
earlier, making connections as usual !
at Satterfleld and also at Halls with
an early train for Wiiliamsport. ■
This commendable change, if made,
will be greatly appreciated by the j
public who desire to get out in the .
morning to do business. Now, if
the evening south bound train could !
be run an hour earlier as far as Hugh
esville, there would seem but little
chance for the dear public to com
plain of the train service along this
line.
During the last session of the Stab' (
Legislature a bill was passed by that
body and signed by Governor Pen-!
nypacker, which reads as follows:
"Be it enacted, etc., that the Board
of County Commissioners of the sev- j
eral counties of this State, may upon j
the petition of ten reputable free- ;
holders of any township, borough or ;
oity in their county procure for, and
furnish to said petitions some suita
ble and appropriate metal markers
for the g' .of each and every sol
dier or .or who served with hon
or in 'y* military forces of the Uni
ted States, buried within the limits
of said township, borough or city to
be placed on the grave of such sol
dier or sailor for the purpose of per
manently marking and designating
said grave for memorial purposes.
Mrs. Clowa Brackman died at the!
home of her son, Mr. Chas. Brack
man, in Elkland township, Monday
morning, at the advanced age of
about 70 years.
Mrs. Brackman's maiden name was
Clowa Wilcox. By her first marriage
to Thos. McCarty, three children
were born, Mr. Fred McCarty Mrs.
J. G. Cott, Mrs. Ernest Beeba. There
was born by her second marriage to
Henry Brackman, Mrs. Grant Bed
ford, Mrs. Mary Hoagland, Bertha
Brackman and Charles Brackman.
Twenty-one grand children and three
great grand children are among her
survivors. Dropsey was the cause
of her death. The funeral was held
from the Quaker church, Thursday
at 11 o'clock a. m.
}7ywc»£siv£m
RIFLE AND PISTOL. jBH [
l^ 7 CARTRIDGES, g ®|!
U " It's the shots that hit that count" Winches- If ''
M ter Rifle and Pistol Cartridges hit, that is, # V
1 shoot accurately, and strike a good, hard, pen- Mr
I etrating blow. They are loaded with great m
|\ care and precision, and made in calibers fl
ijJI suitable for all kinds of game, from rabbits ||i J
ml to grizzly bears. If you want reliable ammu- lßf
Ir7 nition, buy the time-tried Winchester make. \|j
Hu FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
Station Agent Weds-
Samuel Ritter, the genial station
agent at Mnncy Valley, and Miss
Mable Morgan of Ilillsgrove, were
united in marriage at Reading, Pa.,
on Dec. 22. The News Item joins
with their many friends in extend
ing congratulations.
James Gansel completed his con
tract work at Hubb and returned
home in time for the holidays.
The P. & R. clerks at Pottsville
are preparing a rate of wages for the
miners next month which is about
the highest ever paid out in the an
thracite region. The various in
creases granted during the recent
strikes and the percentage added by
sliding scale will make Reading
wages 32 percent above the $2..~i0
basis in force prior to 1900.
The lead made by Judge McClure
in Snyder county, when he quashed
a panel of jurors, because it had been
illegally drawn, and his further de
termination totakea hand in Hilling
the wheels, is bearing good fruit.
In a number of other counties in the
| state where the work has been care
lessly done, the judges have taken
! the matter in hand. Last week all
three of the common pleas judges of
I Schuylkill county assisted in filling
j the jury wheel for next year, and a
special effort has been made to se
cure a larger proportion of responsi
ble citizens for jury duty than have
heretofore been secured in that coun
ty. In late years it has been found
ne<t to impossible to convict classes
of criminals in that county" to
the characters of the jurors drawn.
The judges have endeavored to im
press upon the jury commissioners
the absolute necessity of a radical re
form in selecting the names for the
jury wheel. To what extent these
efforts have been successful will pro
bably be known next year, when
the new jurors are drawn.
In some parts of the state there is
an agitation in favor of an entire
change in the present system of se
lecting jurors. It is held by many
that jury commissioners should be
selected by the court instead of
elected by the people. The present
system is certainly not a success in
some counties. Whether or not any
other system would be more nearly
free from the evils now complained
of is a question which time and ex
perience alone can demonstrate, j
Certain it is that in many counties
the jurors are not selected from the
classes that are best fitted for jury
duty.
WANTED.—A house keeper. Mid
dle aged woman prefered, one that
is capable of taking full charge of
house. Good wages offered.
Address, HARRY FIBSTER,
Soncstown, Pa.
The annual meeting of the Sulliv
an County Teachers Institute will be
held at Dushore, during the week
commencing December 28, 1903.
The following instructors have
been engaged for the day sessions:
Dr. Edwin W. Chubb, of Athens,
Ohio; Dr. Andrew T. Smith, of
Mansfield, Pa.; Prof. R. M. Mc
| Nealof Harrisburg, Pa.; Prof. I. D.
Gresh, Musical Director, of Milton,
Pa.
j The following evening entertain
ments will be given: Monday even
ing December 28, The Dramatic As
sociation of the K. O. T. M.of Du
shore, Pa.
Tuesday evening, December 29,
j Dr. Edwin W. Chubb will lecture
on "Shakespeare As A Moral Educa
tor."
Wednesday evening, I>eceinber
30, The Empire Entertainment
Company of Syracuse, X. Y.
Thursday evening, December 31,
W. Quay itoselle, lecture, "Univer
sity of Adversity.''
The law requires all schools to he
dosed during the institute. Every
teacher of the county is expected to
attend this meeting. School Direc
tor*, patrons and friends of educa
tion are cordially invited to attend
each session of the institute.
M. R. BLACK, CO. Supt.
Administrators Notice.
In re- wtate of W. A. Roeencraim late
of Laporte Boro. Sullivan County Pa.
Notice is hereby given that letteni of
administration have been granted to the
undersigned. All persona indebted to the
naid estate are requested to make immed
iate payment and those having claims
against the estate are requested to present
the same without delay to
Mald L. Koskxckanu Administrator,
E. J. Mullen, LaPorte, Pa.
Attorneys.
CONDKNSKI) REPORT of the condition of the
HRHT NATIONAL BANK of l)u»bore Pa.
At close of business, Nov. 17, 190R,
Rkhourcbs:
Loans and Discounts H'jO.tMiJ M
0. S. Bonds to secure circulation 0.000 00
Premium on (J. a. Bond* 2,4t)0 00
Furniture 1,000 00
Stock securities 26,025 03
l)ue from Banks Approved reserve A|tt 115,(19242
Specie and Legal Tender Note* 24.021 28
Redemption fund I). S. Treunury 25.000 00
I 417,703 Si
Liabilities
Capital | 50,00d00
Surplus and Undivided ProflU 24,995 42
Circulation aS.OOO 00
Deposit*. 292,708 90
Dividens unpaid ,400
• 1183,222 58
State of Penmylvania, County of Bull!van ss:
1, M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be
lief.
M. I). BWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28d
day of Nov. 1908.
ALBERT P. UK ESS Notary Public,
orreet—Attest:
A.WALSH. •>
J NO. I). RKKSKR VDlrecton.
8.0. SYLVARA I
TO CUBE ▲ COLD IK ON IS DAY.
'lake La.iative Bromo Quine Tablet*. All
druggists refund the money if it fails (o
cure. E. W. Qrove'a signature is on each
IK>X, 25c.
Life Insurance
A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE
A POLICY
WITH THE NEW YORK LIFE
BECAUSE—lncontestable from the
date of issue. Because—absolutely
without restrictions. Because—non
forfeitable from date of issue. Be
cause—cash loans are provided after
second year, on demand at 5 per cent
interest without fee or other charge.
Because—if death does not occur an
accumulative |>olicy is a highly profi
table investment for the policy-holder
who lives.
Policies now maturing to living
policv-holders prove this. In fact
NEW YORK LIPB policies do not
leak.
Health and Accident Insurance
also written. A postal card will
bring an agent to you, or a person
interview can be had at the office
Saturdays, regular office day.
GEO. BROWN, Agent.
LOPEZ, PA.
Office in Dr. Chrictian Bl'd.
E. E. WEBB.
Fine Groceries and
Choice Confectionary.
Muncy Valley, Pa,
Here is found collected the
best things for table use,
whether canned, cooked or
to be prepared for your meals
Try what we offer and be
convinced that we keep the
best-
BRINQ THEM IN.
Your shoes need frequent
attention to last a long time.
1 will save you the expense
of a new pair. Rubber soles
and heels will prevent you
from dangerous falls.
Call at E. E. Webb's store
Muncy Valley, Pa.
LEVI EDWARDS
Ailtincrv.
1 have now received my
new line of Fall and Winter
Millinery, embracing all the
season's best styles. A nice
display in rooms over T. .J
Keeler's store.
WINIFRED J. KEELER.
Campbell "The Merchant"
SHUNK, PA.
Attractive Assortment
Of Christmas Gifts, low in Price.
We extend to you a personal invitation to calland see our
Christmas Display. Our store is full of useful preseuts
for young and old.
Christmas comes but once a year, but the bargains to
make merry with are always here. Come and look over
my complete assortment of tastefuf selections for Christ
mas presents.
Yours for Business,
A. E. CAMPBELL.
Men's, Boys' and Children's
New Fall and Winter Suits
and Overcoats.
In choosing your Fall and Winter suits, bear in mind
the two things that have most to do with your appear
ance—the cut of the clothes and the patt< rn of the goods.
It is in these features that we excell. The correct fabric
for this season is Fancy Cheviot or Worsted in the new
overplaids and fancy mixtures; grays and brown predomi
nating. We have them in any cut at from $ : o ©o to $25.
WINTER OVERCOATS, The most popular style for
this season is the regular fly front coat 44 long, though 48
or 50 inch length may be had if prefered. They fit per
fectly, yet are roomy and comfortable; price, $8 Co
Belt Coats. In many respects an ideal coat for general
wear; long, loos, warm and comfortable $lO to S3O. We
guarantee each and every garment and anything that goes
wrong will be made right. Also carry a full line of Gents
Furnishings and "WalkOver" shoes.
J. W. CARROLL'S,
Hotel Carroll Block, DUSHORE, PA.
LAPORTE
CLOTHING STORE.
Merry Xmas is Coming,
But all its Joys and Gladness count but
naught unless you have visited or
CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM,
to witness the Holiday Display of the finest footwear.
We have ladies', gents', children's and misses' shoes
at the lowest possible priced
Also men's and boys' v-uits at great discount during the
Holiday season. Fine Furs just arrived, you will like
them. Trunks, valises and traveling bags sold at surpris
ing bargains. Ladies Coats and Capes of the latest fashion
at the cheapest price known.
Horse Blanket?, Bed Blankets and Quilts, Ladies' and Gent's
finest Kid Gloyea. Ceeap in prices bnt not in quality.
Do not tail to visit our store when in town
JACOB HERR,
DEALER IN
Clothing, Shoes and Ladies' Cloaks
LAPORTE. ZP.A..
BEAUTIFULLY DEOO RATED
Hand Painted Chinaware.
Absolutely Free.
We will give with each purchase, coupons which entitle*
the holder to a set of High Grade China Dishes, irrespec
tive of the extremely low prices prevailing here.
Holiday Goods.
Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods.
The Quality, p ice and style of our spring and sum
mer SHOES which are marked down for closing out are
the main attractions. Call and see them.
Our Complete Line of Groceries.
Our new Grocery Department is growing popular.
You sive yourself if you let us save your money. When
you think of true economy this is the place to come.
J. S. HARRINGTON, Dushore.Pa