i>VB>JCAH m GK&QIES L. V »K3, ftfifcw. Published Every Thuiaday Aftorncon By The Sullivan Publishing Cn. At the County Seat of Sullivan County. LAPOBTE, PA. VV MASON, l'rosiden. THUS. J. INUHAM, Sec y A Trim. Kntered at the Pout Ulliee at Laporte, an | Becoml-class mail matter. IK)ADS OF ONTARIO, j FCOOD HIGHWAYS BEING CONSTRUCT ED IN THAT PROVINCE. II pport of Hiiuil CoiiimlMMloiier 011 llie Work At'iMtiiiplhlieil—Modern Meth od* of HIKIIWH; liiiililiiiK Adopted 'With tiood IteMUllM. I'lic eighth annual report of tho 011- t.ii'io commissioner of highways not only describes tin? work aei'ouiplished in that province, hut a nnmber of ;;ood reasons why every county should improve its roads. The report lu part is as follows: •'ln the past roadmaking lias been by many too lightly regarded. Its im portance has not been seriously real ised. yet the result of a careful suni- IHIIIM up of all facts pertaining to the prol lem leads to but one conclusion. Tiie development of any, of every, country is absolutely impossible with out good country roads. "i.ood or bad country roads are not Merely a matter of convenience or in convenience to the farmer and his fam ily. They affect the annual income an:! the value of the farm many times wli.u the cost of a good road would be. Millions of dollars have been spent i:;.ou railways anil their equipment, canals, harbors, lake and ocean steam ship lines. Vet without common coun ty toads all this vast expenditure v. ;t:!d be futile. Every ton of freight h.i to be carried to or from tho rail way or steamer over the common roads. At a period of bad roads rail v ay and steamship traffic is reduced to a minimum, and the current of trade is much impeded. No public work w mid contribute more to the individ ual prosperity of the citizens of every class than would the general improve ment of country roads. While farm ers would be most largely and most directly affected, all would feel the !•> ictit. A country of good roads is invariably a country of good houses. t.o «il barns anil a contented and pros perous farming community. "Much lias been done and is being tione M improve the conditions of coun try ru ids in Ontario, in IT'Jti, when the tits I parliament of Ontario (then up per Canada) assembled to .Niagara-on th ■ I .like, among the tirst acts was one establishing a system for opening and maintaining roads. From that day to the present roadmaking has been one of the chief concerns of the municipal government. Unfortunately much of the effort and energy applied to the improvement of roads have not been systematically directed, so that the condition of the average country road is by no means what it should be. This Is unfortunate in many ways. lint the recent activity in regard to the good roads movement has accomplished much and is most encouraging. A general reform of roadmaking methods is gradually being brought about, with a corresponding improvement in the condition of the roads. '•'i he organization of the Ontario Good ltoads association in 1.8D4 was the first step toward a campaign for road reform. It was felt by those in terested in this association that the ex isting systems of road maintenance, al most wholly dependent upon statute labor, had outlived their usefulness and that the adoption of modern and efficient methods should be urged. Del egates were elected to address farmers' institutes, dairymen's and other con ventions held in the province. In this way the subject was first brought lie fore the public and a more active in terest aroused. "Two years later, in 1896, the On tario government created an office, that of the provincial highway commis sioner, for the purpose of further stim ulating an Interest in the improvement of country roads. By means of litera ture on the subject township councilors a in] others having supervision of road building throughout the province have been instructed as to the best means to adopt in obtaining economical and per manent results. Public meetings have l.fcn held in all parts of the province : j dressed by the commissioner of high ways, at which roadmaking in all its branches has been discussed. These meetings, with rare exceptions, have been largely attended, and a strong interest in road improvement has been aroused which directly or indirectly is turned to practical account on the roads of the districts thus visited and in the system of road management. Throughout the province there has been a general improvement as regards methods of draining roads, grading them, applying gravel or stone, con fUruetion of culverts and bridi.es anil the roadmaking implements used. "i'.y the end of liKK! about KJO town ships had abolished or commuted statute labor, and in its place, with more or less modification, had been in: '[.ted systems whereby fewer and move permanently appointed road over peers take the place of the path m:is tt rs of the statute labor system and by which all road work is paid for In a business-like way. Proper roadmaU lug machinery is being employed. I >i-iV nite methods of doing the work have been established, and altogether new life has been infused into road im provement wherever the new plans have been adopted." : Zon-istov/ii Cider IViili j will open September 10,190.; :and will c mtinue to run on i ! hursdny, Friday and Satur id.iy until noon ejeh week ; until November 18, 1904-! II j. M. CONVERSE. Transfer of License. Notice is hereby given that an applica tion lor a transfer of license granted to .W L. Saxer_ol Onshore to Patrick Daly ami the same will be presented to the ("our of Quarter Sessions on Friday, Nov. 11. 1904. at 10 o'clock a. m. Tlios. K. Kennedy, Clerk. Clerk's office, Laporte, Pa Nov I.'OI. CENTRAL State Normal School LOCKHAVEN, PA. J. K. Fi.icKi\«iKß, Principal. FnII term, 15 weeks latins Septem ber r»tii. ItMU. Last year was the most success ful in the history of I Lis important school-about 700 students. Loca tion among the mountains of cen tral Pennsylvania, with line water, splendid buildings and excellent sanitary conditions make it ait ideal training school. In addition to itsXoriual course it.also has an excellent College Preparatory De partment in charge of an honor graduate of PriiW'ton. It also lias departments of Music, 1- locution and Business. It has a well educated Faculty, line (iymnasiutn and Athletic Field, Address for illustrated catalog, Tin: PRINCIPAL. Lite Insurance \ FEW OF THE MANY REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A POLICY WITH THE NEW YORK LIFE HECAUSK -Incontestable 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, 011 demand at 5 per cent interest without fee or other charge. Because —if death does not occur an accumulative policy is a highly profi table investment for the policy-holder who lives. Policies now maturing to living policy-holders prove this. 111 fact NlvW YORK I,ll*l v 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 ollice Saturdays, regular olliee day. GEO. BROWN, Agent. LOPKZ, PA. Oflice in Dr. Chrietian IJl'd. U ) 99 e he Best place to buy goods Is otten asked by the pru pent housewife. Money saving advantages nealways being searched lor Lose no. time in making a thorough examination of the New Line of Merchandise Now on IEXHIBITIONI X|ly|n|M|ti|ukitA •:» v -x- \i m m A- ?????? ? ? ? STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. All answered at Vernon Hull's Large Store. Hiliserove, Pa. Ifcjii't Tobacco S|»it ami S» oke lour J.il't* Airnf* To quit tobacco easily nntl forever, be ma'- rietic, full of lift*. m;rve and vigor, take No-1> Sac, the \voir.i«T-worker, that make* weak men strong. All drupgists, fiOc or 11. ( 'ire guaran ie°«t iiooidt L and sample free. Address frt CL ; «MM r o n " Vf.v York iffil Vi AW* PATEHT Good ,dB " I'. I , 1 KTI may be secured by 111 I V< IJ ■ our aid. Addresi, 111 .11 HI THE PATENT RECORD. I'l ■ ■ Baltimore. Md. S'.'bßcrlvtlouß to TUe latent Record 11.00 per auuuiu. John D. Reescr's Big Store, lank Block, Dushore, Penn'a. FURS. FURS" 1 ' KURs! ""TOrS! The store that offers you the greatest lur economy ai d rot onh the ureal econc my, but the create t di p-nda j biiity and the sense of security and satisfaction you have when you buy of a reliable "louse, such as experience I Mas proven this to be. Enormous stock from which to m;.ke your selection and prices within reach of every one, i for we have furs from $1 00. i So, 2 00, 3 75, 5.00, 7.50. u>.< o, j«, 00. Now is a g< od time lor you to come ii and select them as we will be pleased to show them to vou. WINTER UNDF RWEAR. Ihe line is laige ar.d is the best that can be found. It has 11 eod and heav>| ! ribbed cotton, natural wool of the finest all woo! garments The fleece lined are 2=>- 5 and u oc. Ihe wool veslsi | and drawers $1 00. and 125 Fine line of children's 111 derwtar all pi ices from the infant to the full grown. LADIES' WIN IER GARMENTS. The most busy pr ri oi the store and the most attractive part of ihe store i I that filled with Ladies' Suits and Coats, and also Children's C oats. Raincoats 5 00, 7 50, 10.00, 12 v>. Mackin-j toshes 3so upward. Finest assortment ot Coats in Sullivan County can now be shown to you a r d the p ice isf within reach of you. I NEW WINTER DRESS GOOD In Zibeline. Storm Ciofh, Venetians, Cravenette, Frunella, Voiles, Cr< pes. 8 Broadcloths, Br.lliantines, Cheviots Sacking and Albatross. The finest material is used in m; kit g and all latest cciorsi MILLINERY, MIL.LInERY. Ihe newest shapes, latest trimmings, 11 est skilled designers, makes'ours thel m Jit b c jming | HOUSEHOLD GOODS. New c; rpets. lugs, linoleum, t p.stry, curtains, tiunks and suit cases, umbrellas | fleets and pillow cases. INEAN FS' WINTER NECESSITIES. Our Infant s Store is an institution that you ought to get acquainted with, for we have everything necessary tor baby's comfort htrln long and short coats, caps, bonnets, sacques 1 booties and etc. ? John D. Reeser's Big Store- Bank block | "i' • v i ~ r '- ' j DTJSHOBE • | & Cultivate the Habit of buying" reputable goods from a reputable concern. We are agents for W. L. DOUGLASS SHOES from 2.50 A *"OOD ASSORTMENT |irr/£ \ \®\ of CHILDRENS' and ■I il LADIES' Heavy and M \e F-ine Goods.' at correct Clothing Made to Order All have the right appearahc? and guaranteed to be ri<;lil I in both material and workmanship and price modest. Wo also manufacture Feed, the l'lag Brand. It is not cheap. I>ut good. Is correctly made. Ask your dealer for it or write us for prices. | NORDMONT SUPPLY Co. General Merchants. ""XT'IIK MILL"' NOE ZDUVtCOSTT. IFjft-. There is No Tomorrow. So Come or Write Today If you want your pick of the greatest line of Iron and Brass Beds that was ever shown in this section ol the country. We giye them to you in any color and at any You want tlie bed and we want the money, so come in and oick out your bed and we will do the rest. RUGS, RUGS, RUGS, 1 he cheap ones are good and the good ones are cheap. We sell them by the piece at dozen lot prices. HolcombeCTLauer, IP ornifure Cf Undertaking DUSHORE. PA. i TELEPHONE. FIRST NATIONAL BANK ,| HTJGHESYILLB IP.A.. CAPITAL STOCK, SSO 000 D c W*TT BODINE, President C. WILLIAM WODDROP, Vice Pres. W. C. FBONTZ, Cashier. SURPLUS AND NET PROFITS, ~~— $50,000 DIRECTORS: ~ DeWitt Bodine, C. Wm. Woddrop, Peter Reader, Transacts a General „ _ . Jeremiah Kelley, William Frontz, W. C. Fronts, Hun King Business. J Accounts ol Individ-' Ws K * ,{nftk ' Johu C - Lasrd > EP RTe " hoU7 '' uals and Firms Solic-| Peter Fr ° ntz ' J ° bn P * Lake ' DlUliel Hl>oust ' . John Bull. ,<e<L j Wiiiiamsport & North Branch Railroad T'lZTs/dT-lEj TABLE. In I'UV'ct .Monday. () ■!. :!, 11)01. Read down Re&d i» 112• Fla;i stall*ms when timi >- marked "i" P. SI. SI. 1* SI ASI A. SI. ASI STATIONS. ASIA S! A SI. I . SI. I Si 1' II I'M I'SI J II) ir. 12 51' I2U ft 21 1022 7.M 11a1N... H20T42 10 12 1215 JCOS If 10MI iu 2J 12 .v> t-fts 5 2;i n025 i' 7. r :: Penn-1a1c... «15 :•*> .o 12 II f.<u ... .55 10 30 105 1:52 538 10 34 H 0/. Rugliesvlllo... li 00 780 Dob 12 00 8 47-4 50. (>UT'.I 45 I ::>i . in in II s u;i l icimi I'l.rl.- '.Ml 1 115;! 515 * r.i ' U 13 i ...L)<>nt> Mills s . . Il . lo 15 fr 15 ....chiiini'imi !M; HIT. ... 821 1 507 Hi.. BH4 ..SH:i!|..vVullcy li 20 11211 NCO j 5 I.: 1112 BIJ ... : ... 8 !■• 11 20 755 r•» 1:t ' 7.! ....... i . 'iii k. ii.H.* 40 . .. "... ..... T IS 1 545 9 12 11: forte 838 7 If. (li 05 hi 27 .liuilli ' H'lllli 8 17 I. 50 609 9 37 ...i-'utlelTieM 112 12 « 35 P. M. AM. AM A M. A SI A. SI. I M I Ml'SI 520 10 HO Sone&town 9CO 710 lilO lOfiOfEuslcs Mere * 10 O'.'O tf II 19 ...Dusliore 7 sfi i. 28 7 2ii 10 50 Tow-iulUi... 7 15 5 30 _ 1210 WilkoK lltirre 3 (ft 500 400 1229 1000 780 Wlllianwpr>rt eSO 1039 125 37 1081 S. D. TOWNS END, D. K. TOWNSEND, Gen. Manager,Hughosville Passenger Agent. a T tt> T> XT "?/■ ;lV\ I il o A N P) GAS or GASOLINE K N G I N E S. ! There are many Gas and Gasoline Engines and ONE "FAIRBANKS" Some resemble it in construction, others in name BUI THERE IS ONLY ONE FAIRBANKS ENGINE. Engines that excell in quality and moderate in cost. Vertical from one to ten horse power. Horizontal three horse power up- THE FAIRBANKS COMPANY, 701 Arch St., Philadelphia. CHARLES L, WING. Agent, Laporte. The NI£WS ITEM IS 75c a Year. I Only 50c If Paid in ADVANCE. NEW-YORK TRIBUNE FARMER. Established in 184), for over sixty years it was the j 7 -/ \I) NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, known and read iu ' V_/rv .very State in the Union. i—% ft— p\\ / On November 7, 1901. it was changed t-o the MFvmPD NEW-YORK TRIBUNE FARMER, I I!._I iDL-iv a high clues, up to-date, illustrated agricultural weekly, r- 3 for the farmer and hie lamilv— yl« _ I price $ ipo I | 11- | a year, hut you can buy it tor les«. Jlow „■ ' IL- s I'.v subßpribina through yonr own favi rite honii nt>\> 112 PVI) \ pry <£ l> a r pr > the REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. " j Soth Papers one year for only SI.2S. PA/WILY ! Send your order and money lo the New-i Item. 4 " ' j Sample copy free. Send your addr .- lo « NEW-YOtiY TRIBUNE FAPMER, New v jtK.
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