Republican News Item. VOL. XII. NO 14. T $24,000 — $44,000 > > Which Do You Prefer • ? y The average man earns about si, ico a year. V works 40 years and earns a total of $44,00 in a / time. The averaKe day laborer gets $2,000 a day or / I S6OO tor a year of 300 days. He earns $24,000 in ay J life time. The difference between $44,000 and $24- V C 000 is $20,000. This is the minimum value of aV r practical education in dollars and cents The in-V \ creased self respect cannot be measured in money. J ? Why not stop plugging away at a small salary when \ Vthe International Correspondence Schools, of Scran- ✓ rton Pa can give you an education that will makei i high salaried man ot you > No matter what line of V S work you care to follow, this great educational In- 112 \ stitution can prepare you in your j-pare time and at x ? a small cost to secure a good-paying position. Ourr \ local Representative will show you how you can X triple v\;ur earning capacity. Look him up today. ?" C ' S C. F. BBEHK A IT. / C. I. S. Representative. TOWANDA, PA. C HARDWARE.? No Place Like this Place For Reliable STOVES and RANGES, COAL OK- WOOD. HEATERS; ONE OP 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 stove 3 and ranges for sale cheap. We can sell you in stoves anything from a flue 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-l WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Ladies' U)f)ite LovnWciist The stock is at its best just now, and ar.v ideas yon have may be readily satisfied here, as we have all the newest sUI s that have been shown this season, and above all a larg assortment to choose from. The_> are neatly made and are reasonable in price. Ladies' and Children's Embroidery for Corset Tan Hose Covers I.adics' plain and luce Tan Hose. « w lowing some verv handaoini mi good qualities (or r 12-c to 50c a Pair new 01 18 inch Coreet Covel CI : Iren's Tan Hose in aM sizes tor Embroidery; tb«-prioes range from 15 and 2">c 250 to 7-~>c a Yard hiants' Dresses and Wearables for Babies. We have just opened some Infants' Infanta' and Children's Hand Crochet l.uii. Ureases with lots of taste and baby- ed Sacipies, in plain or white or pink am 1 iki' beamy in them. plain, others l>lne trimmings, 25c to 1.50. with We* and tucks, I W start at 25c Ual , V 112( am , children's White Mill and i.,i to >_. is Caps, at 25c to 75c. Sh'jt'l I Messes tor older babies. All , „ , , .. , . i,l i .■ .■ n i ■ Infants ♦ ash mere Hands, 25c and .>oe damn and well made Irom tine Cambric ur Nainsook, at :!5e and up. Infants Wool and Cottou Hose it Imants'and Children's or slio;r white, pink, blue, tan and fast black Skirts ou waists at ")()<• tusl.txj extra ■jualities, tor 15c and 25c. Ladies' White Dresses. I.adies' White I .awn and Swiss Dresses in the newest styles. Neatly maA' v. ml trimmed >vith enidroidery or laces. It doesn't pa> to make them when you hii buy ii!<•<• dresses here for to 17.">0. Subscribe for the Newsltem LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1907. CONVENTION OF SULLIVAN COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AT OVERTON. Again that interesting annual event, the Convention of thb Sulli van County Sunday School Associa tlou so eagerly looked forward to by Sunday School workers throughout Ihe county, in a memory, but it will be one of the most pleasant memo ries to all those who were there either as officer, delegate, or visitor. People living in rural districts arc noted for their hospitality, but the hospitality of the people of Overton and Forks township is not to be ex celled in this county, as on every side were heard remarks comment ing on the cordial welcome received not only as a convention but by each individually. The convention opened Thursday morning with an unusually large enrollment. While particular mention cannot be made of each address given at the convention, it can l»e said that each speaker thoroughly understood his subject and knew just how to con vey his thoughts to the audience. Of course it would not h«»ve been a oonvention without Mr. Deemer Beidleman, State Field Worker, and Mr. Vernon Hull, president of the County Association. Eveiy one who has heard Mr. Beidleman since he has been engaged in Sunday School work in this county knows something of his fund of knowledge pertaining to the work, also that not a dull moment would be allowed to creep into the convention tor where Mr. Beidleman is there is sure to be something doing. He has been do ing splendid work in the county. His motto is: Get people into the Sunday School, keep them there from the < ladle to the grave; organ ize the school, make it attractive, get out of the old rut. And last but not least of all he believes in teach, preach and practice giving. Teach the children the joy of giving. Rev. P. H. Hoover gave an ex cellent talk on"The Convention Spirit. Whether by his talk Mr. Hoover created this spirit or wheth er those in attendance brought Jthe Convention Spirit with them, that it was prevalent was manifest long before the closing session. A most delightful period was spent when Mrs. S. A. Suyder read a paper on "Gettysburg Reniinis ccnse", making the audience for get for the time being that they were tn Sullivan county instead of at the great State convention at Gettysburg listening to the splendid addresses which she as a delegate had the privilege to hear. Then there was ltev. H 11. Bent of Bernice. One cannot listen long to one of Mr. Bent's inspiring talks without feeling that the Holy Spirit is hovering very near, making one long to be lifted to a higher spirit ual plane. One of the pleasantries of the con vention was when Mr. Hull called forward James A. Muller, former Field Worker, and introduced him as the honor man of Princeton Uni versity of the class 1907. The audi ence gave Mr. Muller the chatauqua salute. Mr. Hull, progressive, earnest, enthusiastic, by his untiring work and devotion to the cause made the convention such a complete success He is rapidly bringing Sullivan county into the front rauks of the State's Sunday Schools. it was apparent there was one thought in the mind of every speak er, around which all other thoughts centered, that being, Jesus Christ as a personal Savior. Unless Christ dwells in us and we in Him, our Sunday School work will lie a failure. "The Standard of Excellence" as appointed by the State for the Coun ties was explained by Mr. Beidle man and It is as follows: 1, County organized. 2, Annual Convention held. 3, Complete district organi zation in the County. 4, Annual convention or institute held in each district. 5, Statistics gathered ann ually and sent to the State workers. 0, Pledge made to State and paid. 7, County represented at State Conven tion, 8, Fifty per cent of the schools having Cradle Roll*. 9, Thirty per cent of them having Home Depart ments. 10, Twenty per cent of schools having Teachers Training Classes. Counties attaining all these points are called "Front Line" Counties. Mr. Beideliuan stated that Sullvan County fails to have enough Home Department and Teacher Training classes to come up to the Standard, but it is ahead ou many points es pecially on No. 8, being the first countj'in the State according to the number of schools and population in the amount paid to the State As sociation Sullivan County voted #IIU to the State this year. Home Department, Normal work and Cradle Roll, are called "For ward Movements." Nearly every one who addressed the convention tried to impress upon those present the supreme import ance of these departments. Mr. Hull advised that where it is thought schools must close during the winter, the Home Department beat once instituted. The following officers were elected Pres., Vernon Hull, Ilillsgrove; Vice Pres., M. It. Black, Forksville; Rec. Sec., Oliver Bender, Dushore; Cor. Sec., Rachel Rogers, Lincoln Falls; Treas., Charles Kilmer, Forks ville. Miss Harriet E. Grimm who has been recording secretary for six years declined re-election. The convention gave her the Chatau qua salute in recognition oi her services. An unusual ami sad feature of the convention was a memorial service for former Vice Pres. Rev. B. li. Welsh. A paper prepared by Rev. S. B. Bid lack, was read by Walter Hazen of Sonestown. By vote of convention it was ordered to be published in the county papers and the "llughesville Mail" ami a copy ient to Mrs. Welch. MKMORIAL, I'APKH KKAD. Mr. President, Ladies and Gent jlmen, and Members of the Sullivan bounty Sabbath School Convention: Phis is not a common incident in the program of a Convention, when its members pause for a time and •nter into the solemn service in nemory of the dead. But a good man and a member of this associat ion has fallen. And because of what he contributed to this work tnd to our Schools, as well as to the lives of countless men and women we are now assembled in the honor jf his memory, and desire to express in our feeble way, our appreciation ifhim and all the Ciodly work he Jid. A little more than Sixty Seven j years ago the subject of our paper, Benjamin Welch was born in Eng land, from a noble family cf the famous Islands. At five years of age he came with his parents to this country and settled in Phila delphia, Pa. Here Mr. Welch re ceived his training ami education. He chose a business career, and graduating in such a course he early began his profession. While a young man he came to Danville, Pa. and secured a position with the Danville Steel plant Company. His hard work, unselfish devotions to the company's interests anil consistent life soon made him the leading force of the association^ He enlarged the plant until it be came one of the largest steel com panies of the country. In the year of 1878, the William sport and North Branch Rail Road then built as far as Halls to Hughes ville became involved and went into the hand of receivers. Mr. Welch was appointed as receiver of the road. He came to llughesville and found a small track with big debts and no capital on which to work. At once he began to interest money men in the line and soon had it re organized on the working basis. Gradually but steadily he began the extension of the road up the valley. Soon its locomotives were heard blowing their whistles in Sonestown twenty miles above Hughesville. After a few years he concieved a plan to extend the line on into Bing hamton N. Y. Now there lay before hint the most difficult proposition yet encountered the big twisted joints of the Aileghaney Mountains hut by his president will he found men ami money and began to climb the mountains. After using every point of the compass and cutting rock and filling ravines, he finished one of the most difficult roads in this section of the country, that from Hones town to Satterfield. His next enterprise was Kagles Mere. On the top of the Alleghany Mountains he found Lewis Lake and changed the name to the beau tiful Eagles Mere. He then organized the Kagles Mere Land Company and erected cottages to rent. Built a hotel called the Chatauqua Inn, erected an Auditorum and started a Chatauqua Association composed of Literary entertainments and class study. He built another rail road called the Eagles Mere Narrow- Gage. This work started what is now conceded to be the finest sum mer resort in the Eastern half of America. His third enterprise was the Eagles Mere Electric Light Com pany. Down the mountain and through the little town in which 1 live is il little stream known as the Hunter Lake Outlet. In this stream Mr. Welch saw power that could bless humanity. Finding money and men he built a dam and layed huge pipes for a mile down the steep mountain. At thw lower end he erected a turbine wheel and now manufactures electric lights for Eagles Mere, Sonestown, Muncy Valley, Picture Itockn, ami Hughes villeand many of the homes along the line that runs down the valley. In his enterprise Mr. Welch has for our country, county tnd Muncy Valley than any other man or companies. His road his increased the land to twice its form er value. My his genius h e cou d look into nature and see her hiddeu powers, and unfold them and make them serve and bless man. Mr. Welch was a man of religion. He was a local preacher in the •hurch to which he belonged. When he was announced to fill the pulpit men came out to hear liitu. He was for many years a delegate to our conference and took a leading part in her legislation. He was a man of influence in politics, and one time influenced the State Legislature to grant him a •harter to build a road from Sun l>ury to Danville. After forty years this charter was sold to the Hloomshurg and Danville Electric Railroad Ck>. Mr. Welch was Superintendent for more than five years of the Sonestown Sunday School. He was an active member i>t this association and appeared be fore us many times with strong papers and speeches. The committee misses him. We all miss him, but he has gone to Heaven. He died triumphantly. lie longed togo home for more than a year after his illness of last May, God took him. He is now wearing a crown won by much good work for the Lord. S. B. Hidlack, Muncy Valley, Pa. Nicola, the magician, who is a jfuest at the forest Inn. Eagles Mere, created a sensation at the lake by doing a wonderful trick under water, lie did the well known handcuff trick and other cabinet work and then iinnounced that he would dive into the lake from the high diving board with his hands tightly hand cuffed together and loosen the clamps from his wiists. At 5 o'clock he went to the lake and in tne presencs of nearly a thousand people he (lid as he announced he would do. He remained under the water just 12 seconds and emerged free. His skill was liberally appl tuded. Organization among farmers for mu tual protection Is becoming more neces sary every day and year. To Boom i Town. Help nil civic societies that are a benefit to your town. Do your share In keeping the streets nnd sidewalks clean. Don't spoil the appearance of your street by neglecting your lawn. Patronize the merchants In yojir own town. 75C PLR YEAP DEDICATION SERVICES AT THE EAGLES MERE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHUDCH. The uew Methodist Episcopal Chuch at Eagles Mere was dedi cated Sunday August 11. A half hour of informal recep tion was held at 10:00 a. in. At 10: .30 Rev. Robert Forbes, Asst. cor responding secretary of the Board . of Home Misssions and Church Exteution, preached to a large con course of people. At half past two o'clock Rev. S. B. Bidlack, a former pastor of the church, and J. Horace McFarland a layman prominently identified with the new church enterprise spoke forcibly and effectively con cerning the necessity and power of the church. At 7:.'{op. in. Rev. 0. C. McLean M. A., D. 1)., of Dixon, 111. preach ed to a crowded auditorium and lec ture room.. The dedicatory services followed. Rev. Robert Forbes, assisted by Rev. Thomas Wilcox I). D. of Willia nrport, and Rev. W. 11. Shaffer of Philadelphia had charge of these services. Subscriptions and cash amounting to over 81200 were received at these services. With the amounts that had been previously subscribed the church has a small indebtedness which will scon be liquidated. The Hoard of Church Extension will make a gift of $250 to the church. When fully completed the church will be estimated at SOOOO. The choir of the Methodist church of Picture Rocks had charge of the; music during these services. Much favorable comment was heard for the excellent music rendered by the choir. The following clergymen were present and assisted in these servi ces: Revs. Forbs Wilcox. McLean, ShafTer, Allen, Bidlack, Ripple. Hon. Alcan Hooper, ex-mayor of Baltimore, made this church enter prise possible when he offered in the year 1905. 81000 if 82000 more was subscribed. Instead of a 83000 church being built a 80000 edifice has been erected and practically paid for. September Jury List. List of Grand Jurors. John Wapels, Benjamin Spear.v, Andrew Rose, Merritt Birnluirt, Frank MeMahon, James Brislin, John Randall, Edward Henly, llarly Arms, W. Scott, Collins Mich ael Gilligan, James Brenchly, Ed ward Burk, Hugh Parker, Lloyd Dunham, William Mcllenry, James Bennett, H. W. Osier, John Green, Reuben Thrasher, Leroy Went/.el, Fred Ilolfa, Elias Diltz, Walter La wersou. List of IYtit or Traverse Jurors. George Adams, Thomas llunsing er, A Starr, Olen Williams, William Sherwood, Jason Simmons, Lewis Baumgartner, F. W. Peal. Warden Bahr, James Lang, Henry Brown, David Utz, George W. Bigger, Mich ael Jordan, William Ryan, T. GlhM, J. A. Vouglit, Fred Huffman, Dan iel Miller, Charles Ileinbolt, Edward Farrel, A. L. Johnson, I.incon Moy er, J. Reese Killgore, Edward Sick, W. C. l'richard, R >bert Simmons, J. B. Smith, M. S. Bird, James (>' Neil, Cyrus Christman, Peter Fits- Gerald, John McCarron, Barney Hunsinger, Frank Corcoran, John Jaeoby, John Fry, William O'Neil, W. Smith, Hartley Chilson, George Whipple, W. //. Rogers, J. Roberts, John Daily, Richard Doug las, Morris Williams, Asa Little, George Chapman. Watch the Gate*. The grange is growing by leaps and bounds In man.v states. Large eiasaes are being initiated. I.et them not be too large or so large as to comprise some members who will be better out than In the grange. Iu Kentucky the grange has taken a new lease of life. Five hundred new grange halls have been or soon will be completed In that state.
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