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OF DCSHOKK, PENNA.
CJAVTTAIj - - $50,000
eUBfI.US - - $35,000
Does a General Banking Business.
S. ]>. STEKItiERE, M. D. SWARTS.
President. Cashier
?> per cent Interest ullowed on certificates.
112 RANCIS W. MEYLERT,
Attorney-at-Ijaw.
office in Keeler'e Block.
LAPORTE, Sullivan County, PA.
J # j. & F. H. INGHAM,
attokrkys-at-law,
Legal business attended to
in this and adjoining counties
_ \ PORTE, PA
£ J. MULLEN,
Attorney-at-Law.
LAPORTE, PA
OPFICB IW COOHTY BUILDIHB
HEAR COUHT BODSK.
H. CRONIN,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
OrriCß OH MAIS HTRKKT.
D I) SHORE. PA
LAPORTE HOTEL.
P. W, GALLAGHER, Estate,
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,
dblppewa
Xtmc Htflns-
Lime furnished «n car
load lots, delivered at
Right Prices.
Your orders solicited.
Kilns near Hughesvilla
Penn'a.
M. E. Reeder,
MUNCY, PA.
For a well Kept
Up-to-date
Stock of
General
Merchandise
Far pries that are
Right
For curteous treatment
goto
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The Best place
to buy goods
Is often asked by the pru
pent housewife.
Money saving advantages
are always being searched for
Lose no time in making a
thorough examination of the
New Line of Merchandise
Now on
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Vernon Hull's
Large Store.
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Local and Personal Events j'
I Tersely ToldL /
With this week's issue the News
Item closes its thirteenth year.
F. M. Crossley was a Hughes
ville visitor Tuesday.
Mr. J. L. Smyth hp,s gone to
Canada to see a brother who is
very ill.
Lee Gamp, one of our young fish
erman, about two weeks ago caught
a 14 inch trout in Lake Mokoina.
George Lovelace of Sayre, has
been visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs, A. L. Lovelace, at this place,
Mr. and Mrs, Charles C, Faries
of Milton, have returned to La
porte and are again occupying Ihe
Crocker cottage on Main street.
Hon. T. J. Ingham, on Friday
returned from a month's delightful
visit with his sons, Ellery, in New
York city, and Ernest, at Atlan
tic City.
Miss Tererra Fries is still con
lined to the house with a slightly
fractured knee and torn ligament,
the result of an accident a few
weeks ago.
Settlement having been made the
Dunham property in Laporte that
was advertised for sale, will not be
sold.
Mr. A. K. Botnford of Nordmont
has purchased a large ranch in
texas, and with his family will
move his family to that distant
land the early part of next Oftober.
On Tuesday of last woek the
Register and recorder of Lycom
ing county issued a marriage li
cense to Miuard Peters of Nord
mont, and Emma E. Wilson of
Unity ville.
On Wednesday night of last
week Laporte experienced a genu
ine winter snow storm which with
a strong wind continued until noon
Thursday when it changed to hail
and rain accompanied by thunder
and lightning. The atrn osphere,
however, continued so cold that by
nightfall fences, trees, shrubs etc.
were encased in ice. All thoughts
of spring vanished and the town
presented a typical mid-winter
scene.
While in conversation a few
days ago with Mr. Martin Mullen,
we were informed that the abomi
nable weather of the latter part of
last week was not the worst ever
experienoed at that season of tin
year by our older people. Mr.
Mullen stated that forty years ago
on the night of May < *.ll i there was
a two-foot fall of snow. The weath
er had been quite warm before and
farmers, thinking that spring had j
come, had turned their sheep and j
lambs into the pasture fields. On!
the morning after the big snow it
was with much difficulty that the
sheep were found, and nearly all
the lambs had been frozen to death.
Howard Littla, a fourteen year
old boy of Forksville, will, here
after. be able to swap fish stories
with any fisherman in the county,
aud he need not draw on his im
agination to tell the champion sto
ry. A few days ago he started out
for a fish in Elk Creek, near the
E, G. Rogers farm, and it was not
long until Howard began to think
that a sea monster must have gotten '
into the creek, as there was a ter-!
riffic jerk on his line, but he too
then gave a terriffic jerk and sue- i
ceeded in pulling the "monster" |
oat of the water when it proved ;
to be a California trout that meas- i
ured 21 inches and weighed three'
and one-half pounds.
Mrs. Rachel Little died at her'
home at Hillsgrove, Monday April;
26, aged 83 years. Mrs. Little was
widely known for her charity and
other good works. She and her j
late husband, Ezra Little, having j
no children of their own, reared a !
number of their nieces and neph- j
ews, among them being Mrs.!
Mable Ritter of this place.
The tir-it box of cherrie# of the
season arrived in Philadelphia mar-!
ket Wednesday, shipped from Va-!
caville, California, and when put up 1
for sail at auction was disposed of at
three dollors per pound- The box
enntianed ten pounds,
Heifer Lives Two Weeks Without Food.
: A two year olil heifer was found
missing on the F. 15. Jewett farm
i operated by Earnest Wescott Brook-
I lyn township, about three weeks
! ago, but it search did not prove suc
cessful, and it was supposed that it
had been stolen.
A lew days ago, one of Mr Wes
cott's daughters while playing near
the barn heard a peculiar noise, and
telling her parents, a search was
made under the barn, and the lost
animal was found under the floor,
on her side, wedged in so tight that
she could not move.
She had been here in this position
two weeks, without food or water,
but was still alive; and it is thought
she will recover. The back was
raw where she had struggled to rise.
The animal had fallen through
the Moor from above, and as the
barn was very large and the animal
black, a previous search under Un
burn had failed to reveal her, and
she was apposed to have been stolen.
—Montrose Democrat.
When Wu-Ting Fang declared
that under proper conditionsall men
might live to be one-hundred years
of age he was aco fieri at. Of course
many men have rounded out the
century of their existence, but ac
cording to this noted Chinaman all
men could reach that advanced age
if they were to comply with certain
rules and regulations. Now comes
another philosopher who states that
man might live to be one-thousand
years old if he would follow his in
structions winch in his opinion are
simple and easily complied with.
The trouble is that there are so many
men who subscribe to the old hymn,
"1 would not live always" that this
scientist's advice will not be gener
ally followed.
All that is necessary to reach an
age in advance of that Methuselah of
old is for men to wear nothing but
white clothing; to eat little except
vegetables and nuts, and avoid meat
milk and flesh of all kinds. The
recipe seems simple enough, in fact,
too simple. How many men are
willing to give up the luxuries of
this life even when promised a long
er existence in this world? What
man is goifig to deprive himself of
of the pleasure of partaking of the
best things in life merely that he
may be enabled to .encumber this
earth a thousand years? Unfortu
nately for this 'philosopher he has
no sample of the effort of his theory
to show us.
Baseball is the greatest of all
American games and wherever you
go the national game is played. It
is now the most interesting of all
sports in the Sporting World. Base
ball means pleasure, recreation and
1 health.
In the PHILADELPHIA I'KKSS
you will find the Baseball news cov
ered very thoroughly,-completely
! and accurately by experts and the
J funny side depicted by Hugh Doyle,
the famous cartoonist.
The scores of the American Nati
| onal League and other important
teams are printed in full.
The PHILADELPHIA PRESS
is the known authority of the en
tire Sporting World for its complete
ness, accuracy, and liability. Give
; it the reading test.
A Large Attendance of Representativs
Patrons at Little Falls, N. Y.
The stiitcinaster's representatives In
the various counties are an Important
body of men, and on them rests very
largely the upbuilding of the Order.
The New York county deputies held
their annual meeting in connection
with the state grange meeting, J. J.
Burden of hitario county being presi
dent, of the organization.
S Several papers were read on mat
ters of special interest to the deputies.
Deputy Harden discussed "The Depu
i ty's Duty to the State Master," In
whi««h he remarked that the deputy
should be in harmony with the state
i master in all his work and stand ready
I to relieve him from any unnecessary
burdens In Ids county. lie should be
! qualified to exemplify the unwritten
j work perfectly and Insist that the sub
ordinate granges in his jurisdiction
t conform rigidly to the required forms
and usages. He should also see that
reports of the work in the county are
promptly reported to the state master.
I Deputy Fred Sliepnrd read a paper
on "How to Organize a Grange." glv-
I ing largely his personal methods and
I experiences. No one can advise all on
I this subject, as c.oudltions vary, lie
' said that all ttie Information necessary
! should lie given those who cortein
' plate becoming members of the Order
■ and emphasized the necessity of pre
senting those features of the work that
| most appeal to those seeking niember
j ship. Better not organize than to do so
by any misstatements or exaggerations.
Other papers were read on "Grange
Inspection' and on "Reports to the
State Master."
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT.
Master of New York Grange on the |
Subject of Better Road*.
In his nnnual address to the New-
York state grange Master F. N. God
frey bad this to say: "Concerning
highway Improvement, much of the
work already done on the highways
seems to huve been done without due
consideration to permanency. With
the supervision of this work now
placed In the hands of a commission,
future Improvement of the highways
should be attempted on the basis of
permanency and economy. The most
Important roads In the state are the
market roods, and these Should re
ceive sufficient consideration, while
the tmnk lines may be generally ex
tended for the pleasure seeker."
Mr. Godfrey believes that there Is
too much expense In the preliminary
work and that 5 per cent of the total
cost should cover this part of the
work. He remarked that the grange
expected much of the highway com
mission and could assure Its members
that the organization would stand by
them In the honest discharge of their
duties.
Ivstate of Jeremiah Edgar, lale of I>a
viilson Township, deceased.
Letter* ef administration in the above
estate liaeing been granted to the under
signed, all.persons indebted to said estate
lire requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned and ail parties having
claims agaid estate are requested to pre
sent the same wiihout delay, tor allow
ance.
ANDREW EDGAR, Administrator.'
F. W. Meylert, Atty. April 28, 1906-
Trial List, May Term 1009..
Return day, May 17 1909, at 2 o'clock,p.m
William L. Word vs Walter B, Gunton
No. 68, May Term, 1908.
Assumpsit, l'lea, Non-Assumpsit.
Mullen. | Mercur.
George 11. Brackman vs. Lewis N.
Wilbur, Otis Williams and Byron Wil
liams,
Xo. 61 May Term, 1908.
Trespass. I'lea, Not guilty.
Mullen, j Scouton
3. George 11. Brackman vs Ellen R.
Brown, C'.B. Brown and Thomas Wal
burn,
No. 62. May Term, 1908.
I'respass. Plea, Not-guilty.
Mullen. | Scouton.
4. George W. Hoover vs W. J. McCart
ney, Mrs. W. J. McCartney and Win.
Landback,
No. 6, December Term, 1908.
Replevin.
Inghanis. Bartles. | Mullen.
5. Fred J. Glover rs Daniel E. Dieffen
bach,
No. 24, December Term, 1908.
Assumpsit,
l'lea, Non-Assumpsit.
Mullen. | Scouton
ALBERT F. HEESS, Proth.
Proth. office, Laporte,Pa., Apr. 5, 1908.
Primary Election Notice.
Notice is hereby given In accordance
with the provision of Act of Assembly of
February 17, 1906, (P. D. 37) of the fol
lowing officers to be nominated at Prim
ary Election to be held between hours
of 2 p. in.and 8 a. m.on
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1909.
Republican Electors are entitled to
vote tor:
< >ne State Delegate,
< >ne Alternate State Delegate.
< hie Coroner,
One Jury Commissioner,
One District Attorney,
One Chairman of the" County Commit
tee.
One Member of the County Committee
for each Election Precinct.
I democratic Electors are entitled to vote
lor:
< >ne State Delegate,
• hie Alternate State Delegate,
< hie <.'oioner,
One Jury Commissioner,
One District Attorney,
• >ne Chairman of the County Commit
tee,
One Member of the County Committee
for each Flection Precinct.
Prohibition Electors are entitled to
vote lor:
Two State Delegates,
Two Alternate Sute Delegates,
< hie Coroner,
One Jury Commissioner,
< hie District Attorney,
One Chairman of the County Commit
tee,
One Member of the County Cbmmittee
tor each election precinct.
F. M. CROSSLEY,
V. ROME,
W. 11. ROGERS,
Attest: Countv Commissioners, i
T. E. KENNEDY,CIerk.
REGISTEH'B NOTICE. ~~
Notice is hereby given that the follow:
ing accounts ol Executors, Administra
tors etc. have been tiled in my office.
First and partial account of Otto Belir,
Executor of the last will and testament ot
Ernestine Seenian, late of Cherry Twp., t
deceased.
First and tinal account of Grant U.
Porter, Administrator of the estate ot I
S#, dirona Porter, lale of Fox Twp., deed. |
Also the appraisment of property set I
otl'by Administrators to the widows and'
childrenol the following named decedents I
In the est'ite of Charles M. Dietlenbacli !
late ot Cherry Twp.,deceased. Inventory I
and appraisinent of personal property set I
apart. |
I n the estate of Levi B. Thrasher, late i
of Cherry Twp., deceased. Inventory
and appraisinent of personal property set
apart.
And the same will be presented to the j
Orphans' Court of Sullivan County, to be'
held at Laporte, Pa., on the 17th day of
May 1909, at 3 o'clock p. m.for
confirmation and allowance, and they
shall then lie confirmed nisi; and unless
exceptions are tiled within ten days there
alter continuation absolute will be enter
ed thereon.
ALBERTF. HEESS, Register.
Register's offic<i,Laporte, Pa..May 19,1908
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CAPITAL STOCK ; _
$50,000 DeWITT BODING, President.
Surplus and w c FRQNTZ Cashier
Net Profits,
75.000.
DIRECTORS:
Transacts a General ' tt Boriine, Jacob Per, Frank A.Reeder,
Banking Business. Wm. Frontz, "VV. C. Frontz,
. " • Reedy, John C. Laird, Lyman Myers,
Accounts oflndivid- Peter Frontz, c. w. Sones,
uals and Firms
solicited.
3 per Cent INTEREST PAID "ON TIME DEPOSITS
Safe Deposit* Boxeajfor Rent, One Dollar per Year.
.A.T THE
GENERAL STORE
®
You can find a general stock of Lumbeimen's Flannel
Shirts, Drawers and Socks. Woolen and .Cotten Under
wear and Hosiery.
MEN'S and BOYS' HATS, CAPS and MITTENS.
Also a Full Assortment of Boots and Shoes
of the Usual Variety.
The Grocery and
Provision Department
is second to none in the county. Also a fair stock of
HARDWARE, WILLOWARE and CASTINGS
for the farmer. Prices are consistent with quality of goods.
JAMES McFARLANE.
Ship Your Cream
TO DUSHORE CREAMERY.
We can make you money and save you labor. Write
for particulars.
I am Making Arrangments to
Have Cream Shipped
trom all stations along the W. & N. B. R. R. to my
creamery at Dushore.
1 canfpay you as much or more than you can get
by making your butter, and save you the labor.
Any Farmer interested should let me know at once
J. S. HARRINGTON,
DUSHORE. PA.
PORTE
Clothing Store.
SCOTT STALPORD, Proprietor.
An up-to-date store well stock
ed with Mens' and Youths' Cloth
ing of good quality and low price
FINE CUSTOM MADE SUITS TO ORDER
A SPECIALTY.
Ladies' Misses' and Children's apparel. 1 umbermen's
Flannels, Shirts, Draws and Socks, Woolen and Cotten
Underwear and Hosiery, Men and Boys' Hats, Caps
and Mittens, Ladies and Children Sweater Coats.
A Full Assortment of Boots, Shoes & Rubbers
No trouble to show goods. Make this store a visit and
be convinced that bargains will greet you on every hand.
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