Republican News Item. VOL. X. NO. 6. C To Buy Your Jewelry S C Nothing in Town to Compare WitliS ( the Quality that We are Giving j x You for the Low Price Asked. S 0 Quality unci moderate prices makes a force that j irresistibly draws into our store the best patronage 1 ol this section. Many years here in business, always 3 S with a full line of goods above suspicion; chosen C (with a care and judgment commensurate with its « \ desirability and adaptability to K line taste, inaKcs \ Q our store a sale place to invest. C / Repair work done on short notice and guaran-Q by skilled workmen. Your orders appreciated, RETTENBURY, > < DUSHORE, PA. The Jewclen^ COLE'S-^s>>s\S*~^A HARD]A i^3X No Place Liße this Place For Reliable STOVES and RANGES, COAL OB WOO D HE A TERS; ONE OP WINTER'S GREAT DELIGHTS. House Furnishiug Goods, Tools of Every l Description, Guns and Ammunition. Bargains that bring the buyer back. Come and test the truth of onr talk. A lot of second hand stoves and ranges for sale cheap. We can sell you in stoves anything from a fine Jewel Ease ; Burner to a low priced but satisfactory cook stove. Hot Air, Steam and Hot Water Heating and General Repairing. Roofing and Spouting. £>attt uel Sole f ßiisfior^fa Cll- -- - " " - - - - fetter than made to Measure. Hart,baffler and AYci rx 15, la and S2O 3uifs art- equal to t!ie finest m.'ide to measure, even if you would pay $40.00. 'I here is no country lay lor that has the workmanship H<e Hart, Schaffuer and Marx's Harid Made Clothing. Hart, Schaffuer and Marx Clothing are leaders in style. They guarantee their suits to hold the shape for one year/ We also have a large assortment of clothing for young men. Men's suits from $5.00 to sl2 00 in all the latest make. Come here, we have a big variety and guarantee the Clothing and Prices and pay your car fare if you purchase amounts to $lO 00 or over. Jacob Per, HUGHE SVILLE, PENN'A. Notice: Rubber Boots and Shoes at manufacturers' prices. Subscribe \r the News Item LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1905. The unanimity with which the ! nations of the earth are turning to the I'nited States as the world pow !er most likely to be called upon to further the cause of peace between Russia and Japan, and the concen susjof opinion among- diplomatists ! the world over that no nation is so ! well fitted to conduct the delicate , negotiations which must attend the ■ hirth of that peace movement vo i earnestly desired by the humatiilar , ians of the world, must prove grnti : lying to every patriotic American. At this crisis in the affairs of the j Muscovite Empire if is evident that. |< treat llritan ami France are debarr from acting the role of peace maker I I because of their alliances with the | respective belligerents. (Jermany | because of the close friendship )f the • Kaiser for the C/.ar, would iinquesl ; ionably prove persona non grata to : Japan and of the great powers the j I'nited States iilon,* remains. More lover, throughout the prolonged hos tilities this country has preserved l the most perfect neutrality between i the contending powers and Presi i dent Roosevelt has, all along dis i played a tact which has rendered if possible for the Russian and Jap anese diplomatic rcprssentnti vch in Wellington to frequent the White House with entire abs-ence of con straint or formality. It is also sug jgesled by the representatives of 11lie foreign powers in Washington, j that the President's reputation for ' square deal has extended so far be [ yoiul tin 1 confines of litis country that both Russia.and Japan would « \jierieiiec no licstitation in en trusting their interests to his solic itous care. For these reasons if would seem probable that if peace negotiations are instituted l'redi deht Roosevelt's offer ol his good olliees wi! 1 be tailed into rcqusi t ion. The fish wardens have received in structions from the state tish com missioner that gigging or spearing for any species of lisli, whatever, is illegal and subjects the person using (ho device to the penalty provided in section 2 of the act of May :JSt, 1 i)t> 1. Persons who spear for suck ers and pike should heed the above. Mr. Lewis Wager and family wish to express, through the News Item their thanks to all friends who ren dered kind assist nice during the ill ness and death of their loving mother and wife. LOST-—A white hull dog, half grown, dark brown spot on nose and root of tail, long tail, cropped ears. Answers to the name Tug. Finder will be suitable rewarded. Notify Win. llaynes, llillsgrove, Pa. Senator l.afliiter uu tiovernment Aid. There .in- other considerations more important than any financial advan tage which would follow iliu Improve ment of the roads. The unrest and dis satisfaction of our agricultural classes are attributed in a large measure to the condition of our roads. They are cut off from the centers of progress. Life on the farm is unattractive and means mental and social isolation. The brain and manhood of the rural communities are seeking opportunities elsewhere. All the lines of trade and Industry are becoming congested, and the farms are becoming depleted and left to the thrift less und unambitious. The mere state ment of the ease Is sutti'ieiit to arouse our deepest apprehension. I'pon that class of our people depend, In the last analysis, the happiness and pros perity of the country. It is Important therefore that something should be done to revive their interest, encour age their labors and brighten their lives, 'l'hey have asked for few favors, but have always beeu the bulwark of the government in peace and war.— Senator A. ('. Latimer. | - y j Rural Delivery Notes Illinois is foremost of all the states in the ini'.tter of rural mail delivery. She hail in operation March 1 2.450 which is an increase of IVJi! since the last day of the last fiscal }ear. Next to Illinois ranks Ohio, with IMHI routes, I'll Increase of M-to since June J H(l, nun lowa lias 2,(US routes and | Michigan 1.51)1. ! From June. 30. 1904. to March 1 last | ! D.4:r_> new rural free delivery routes j | were established. A large and enthusiastic audience gathered In the* M. K. Church at Forksvillc at 2 P. M. May :10, w here Memorial Services were conducted by the Local W. C. T. U. assisted by the 1. <). <>. F. and other friends of the cause. The committee on church decor ations consisting of (LA. Rogers, Miss Emma Benjamin and Mr-. Gertie Little deserve much credit for the tasteful and beautiful man ner in which flags, bunting, palms, ferns and flowers were arranged. All arch bearing the symbolical letters <i. A. R. and a memorial chair in memory of the deceased sol diers being among the noted features of the decorations. After the officers of Local anil Co. \V. C. T. I". together with the clergy men and orator were seaterl upon the rostrum, the "old soldiers wh 0 wire the guests of honor filed in each wearing a badge of red, white and blue ribbon that had been en closed with the invitations sent them; also a boquet of flowers tied with white ribbon with a card bear ing a scripture text attached. The bouquets were pinned npon them at the door by two young In dies, Misses (irace Flcmmiug and Margaret Collins. Roquets simulnriiy tied were pro vided for the W. C. T. I'., members and visitors also the children partici pa ting. These bouquets as were the laurel wreaths and baskets of flowers were prepared by Mrs. Anna Nye and her committee assisted by the children who marched Follow ing the Veterans, the Sons of Veterans and the fraternal and patriotic societies in their order. Rev. It. E. lluntley was Master of ceremonies and was ably assisted by Mrs. Mary F. Snyder. The ushers were Misses Myru Col lins, Pearl Benlield u:id Mable Woos ter. When all were seated F. A. Boyle Iwl the audience iu the singing of America, after which prayer was of fered by Hev. lluntley. Music by a male quartette consist ing of Messrs Randall, Bedford, Woodward and Smith was very well rendered and much appreciated. Mrs. 11. L. Pardoe, Pres. of Local W. C. T. U.then introduced A. T. Arms of Willianisport who gave a very eloquent patrloric and earnest address, dwelling upon the < sacrifice made that our Union might he pur pet uated, and setting forth the du ties and responsibilities of citizen ship iu a very able and convincing manner. At the close ef the addnws a Patriotic Chorus was beautifully rendered by the choir. The children of the Junior Loyal Legion assisted by some of the larg er girls marched through tin* church taking the flags, wreathes and bas kets provided, proceeded to the cem etery followed by the Veterans and other societies present. At the en trance to the cemetery the children opened ranks and the soldiers inarch ed throughjtaking the floral offerings and placing them upon the graves of their fallen comrades. Meanwhile Miss Sarah A. Huckell, Co. Pres. of W. C. T. IT.l T . recited in a very im pressive manner Carlcton's "Cover Them Over" after which prayer was offered by Rev. J. 11. Boweu of Mill view. Nearer My Uod To Thee was beautifully played upon the cornet by Leon 11. Stevens.- After the sounding ot "Taps" the line of march was resumed and pro ceeded to the 1. o. <). F. Hall where they disbandoncd, thus dosing one of tin* most beautiful and impressive Memorial Services ever held at ; Forksville. On Thursday ex-Congressman, Charles 11. Dickermau and his daughter of Milton will leave for 1 New York, ami on the following! Saturday will sail for Europe. They will be present at the wedding of Mr. Dickerman's son, Mr. William Car- i ter Dickermau to Miss Carter at Rug-j hy, about the middle of June, after which Mr. Dtekernian will goto I Brussels, as a representative of the United States to the "parliament of' nations." There are two delegates from each country, and President Roosevelt has made Mr. Dickermau' one t > represent our government. His colleague is Richard Bartholdt, of Mis-.ouri. Covrt Hcles. i W. W. Jacks [ et al Walter Guntou. Jury renders a verdict for plaintiff for 81404. Court per mits tlu; reasons to be filed aud grant a rule to show cause why a uew trial shall not be granted. Mary Jane Spcary vs. Mary Jnnt> Spoarv, widow and adminis ! trator of Asa Spcary deed. Judg | inent directed to be entered iu fav !or of plaintiff for amouut of origi nal judgment. Supervisors of Davidson town ship also Shrewsbury township are authorized to levy a special tax of live mills ou the dollar for the pur pose of paying the indebtedness of the tow nship road account. In re estate of E. I. Brumlage deed, rule granted upon the lieijs to show cause why said real estate should not be sold. NORDMONT. > The children's services which were held in the E. V. Church at tliu place, Sunday morning at H»::'.o were very largely attended and the pub lic in general congratulate both the children anil committee who had the exercises in charge. The church was very nicely decorated with ever green, flowers uiul potted plants. The choir which consisted of twenty-five mixed voices, rendered a very pleasing and appiopriate se ecf tion of music. On the whole, it was a rare treat and was thoroughly en joyed by all present. Mr. Amos Little, who has been a sutl'erer for several months, is not improving as his many friends wish for. Mr. Augustus Meneer and family ofSouestown visited friends in this vicinity tfunday. Miss Flora Cook, Edward Small and Merlin Small are visiting friends in Rose llill, N. Y. Mr. Searfoss of (Juava, Pa. it visit ing with friends here. E. M. Peck of Carbondale was a business caller Saturday last. (Jeorge E. Ilea's new store build ing is nearing completion. Four fisherman, we will mention 110 names, who went front here to Lake Mokoiua one night last week had the unexjiected luck of catching three tish. The ladies of the E. V. Church will hold a social on the church lawn next Saturday evening, June 10. Those who patronize this social are promised free entertainment by a (iraphophone. Ice-cream, cake and strawberries will be served. Mrs. Edkin and Miss Hirlenuiu of Benton are visiting the hitters sister, Mrs. M. W. Botsford. Mr. Howard Iless has not been seen for a few days. It has been re ported,.he Is estimating the coming chestnut crop. Young John D. Rock feller is giv ing utterance to some religious and moral epigrams that must bring to | the senior of the house an occasional shivei, but as yet he has not quoted the advice of Christ to the young man ! who wanted to know what he must do to be saved, which was to "sell all he had and give the money to the poor." The Keeley cure will be nowhere if I the report of the discovery of a rem edy for drunkenss by two Cleavelund physicians be true. It is claimed that jan intoxicated man taking it, will he sobered within an hour, and efl'ect ! ually cured of the drink habit. Tests | have demonstrated that a man will |be brought out of delirium tremens within sixty minutes, his appetite for liquor forever gone. i At a meeting of the State Assoeia | tion of Congregational churches at ' Willianisport last Wednesday, Rev. j 1). E. Burtner, of Bierly, declared against the acceptance, by churches jof "tainted money." His subject was "Money in Its Relation to the ! Churches..' He spoke in favor of the rejection of money which was of fered by John 1). Rock feller to the ! American Board. 75C PER YEAP RICKETTS. x Trexler and TurreU Lumber Co. have HO many orders that they have , to run a quarter nearly every night. The new switch which runs south of the stave factory is nearly com pleted. Work on the new hall ha* been de layed some by lack of material. Three prominent tishermuu after spending an afternoon and night at Painter Den l'ond leported two cat fish, it is said that their poor suc cess was due to the fact their bait was carried in a jug. Dr. C. M. Bradford left Monday night for a visit at his homo ami a business trip to Nlagra Falls. Dr. Christian of Lopez will look alter ids patients. Mrs. Adam Morey died suddenly of appolexy Saturday afternoon. She seemed to be in go< d health be fore the stroke. She is survived by her husband and several children. HILLSGROVE. There has been something doing with our famous Tan Hark King* in the past week, on Thursday, May 30 they done the High School Team to the tune of JO and 0; on Friday the lUlston Regulars to an air that was played like this 3 and 10, anil that on tlit- Ralston diamond; on Saturday the Hughesville Indians were done in the rat is 1 to 7, the score being 21 and 3. The Royals sigh for other worlds to conquer. Fred Moultlirop of Sidney, N. Y. a former Hillsgrovn boy is holding down Wicks Rinker's plaea as 3ud. baseman for the Kings, Mr. Rinkei is being treated at the Williamsport Hospital for abscess of the throat. Mrs. Deli la >l. Wag«r wife of Lewis Wager died at her home on Church st. Saturday evening of Hrights Disease after two years of intense suffering. She was a faith ful worker in the Baptist Church and will be remembered as a kind neighbor and loving friend. She is survived by hor husband, a daughter, Mrs. Hanna Bryan of llughesville and two sons Ezra J. of Harrisburg anil Peter S. of Slate Run. The funeral from the Union Church on Tuesday was well attended. Buck Biddle has 'resigned his j>o sitioii at the Brong Cafe and will manage his mothers farm near Shunk this summer. Edward and Tofela Lucas were social callers at Overton Saturday and Sunday. The Hillsgrove School Board or ganized Monday last and trammeled the following business: Decided to hold an eight mouths term in all the schools, pupils must attend so per cent of the term. Hired us teachers Miss Anna De wan for the Intermediate, Miss Ruth Kerrick for the Primary and Miss Nellie Darby for Bridge View. The Tan Bark Kings will cross hats with the Bernice Barons Sat urday next game called at 2:30 P. M. at Hillsgrove Park— Admission 20 cents. In Wayne county there was not a single transcript in the hands of the district attorney to be considered by the grand jury. II is somewhat of a reniurkable coincidence that Hut a single true bill was found by the grand jury of Susquehanna county at its last session. The two counties have established a record that proba bly cannot be equaled by another senatorial district in the state. 70,. 000 people living together a quar tor of a year without a criminal case to be tried in court is a commenda ble record. The dedication of the Bethel I*. Ev. Church w ill take place over Bun | day June 11th. Rev. l T - F. Swwngel Presiding Elder of Lewisburg Dis trict will officiate. I'reaching Fri day and Saturday evenings. Sunday services as follows: 10 A. M ., Rev. I'. F. Swengal 2.30 T\ M., Rev. T. F. Mayer ! s.OO '• " Rev. S. S. Mumev. The public is cordially invited to all these services. Rev, J. (.Hie Biggs, Pastor Sonestown Circuit U. Ev. j Church. - —-
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