Local Items.
Oysters at Bondman's, Sones
town, Pa.
Mrs. T. J. Keelerwas a shopper
in Dusliore Tuesday.
F. M. Crossley was in Dushore
Tuesday on business.
J. P. Bahl spent Sunday with
his family in Dushore.
Mrs. Michael Flynn visited
relatives in Dushore last week.
If yon are looking for bargains,
try the News Item for a year.
It is not too late to resolve to
take the News Item for one year.
Rev. D. L. Dixon attended the
Teachers' Institute at Dushore last
week.
Miss Julia Walsh and Tresken
Buschhausen spent Saturday and
Sunday in Dushore.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mullen went
to Williamsport Tuesday evening
returning Wednesday.
You can get oysters of Smith
Bondman at the Sonestown Hotel;
Stewed. Fried or Raw.
Dr. Daly of Dushore and Prof
Jas. Bowels of Bernice were busi
ness men in the county seat Friday.
Preaching service in Eagles Mere
M. E. church Sunday evening at
7:30. Theme of Sermon: "Feed
ing on Ashes."
The stockholders of the First
National Bank held their annual
meeting and election in the bank
building Tuesday.
The pastor will preach in the
M. E. church at Nordmont Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. An in
vitation is extended to all to be
present.
Joseph Wrede. who has been a
patient in the Williamsport hos
pital for some time has returned
home and is in a much improved
condition.
The Sullivan County Teachers'
Institute at Dushore last week
was attended by 105 teachers. La
porte was well represented by both
teachers and visitors.
Preaching in Laporte M. E.
church Sunday morning at 10:30
o'clock. Children and young people
are especially invited to be present.
All are cordially invited. Subject:
"The fruit of long suffering."
Sufficient evidence has been
found against Diatto and Ben Ross,
the Italians arrested on the charge
of murdering William Weathers,
special officer of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad, in the woods near Yates
ville, that a true bill was returned
in the case by the Luzerne County
courts.
A. W. Kline of Williamsport
was in Laporte on business last
week. "Pop" is a candidate for
the nomination for prothonotary in
Lycoming County on the Demo
cratic party, and figuring from the
popularity that his general nature
makes for him wherever he goes he
will no doubt receive good support
from his many friends.
The Pouy Contest being carried
on by the Dushore Gazette and
Herald is progressing finely and is
full of interest according to Editor
Htreby who has gone into it with
the proper zeal. Among the con
testants who have visited Laporte
are Eugene Magargel of Sonestown
and Emery McCarty, son of Audit
or D. F. McCarty, of Eldredsville.
The fourth and last Quarterly
Conference will l>e held in the La
porte M. E. church Monday even
ing, Jan. 23. All official meml>ers
from the entire circuit are urged to
be present This is the most im
portant. quarterly conference of the
year. Let all l>e present with a
good report. District Suj>erintend-1
ent. Rev. E. M. Stevens, will
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preach the sermon. Conference
will immediately follow preaching
pervice.
Mabel Moran is on the sick list.
I Fresh oysters always in stock at
J. P. Bahl's.
Henry Cook and family have
moved from this place to Bernice.
Choicest Florida cut stem
Oranges, 35c per dozen at J. P.
Bahl's.
Perry George and family have
moved to Nordmont from Picture
Rocks.
Prof. J. E. Reese Killgore of Du
shore was a business man in La
l*orte Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ciiminings
of Eagles Mere were calling on La
porte friends last week.
Miss Dollie Crossley has gone to
Wehauken N. J., where she will
spend the balance of the winter.
L. R. Bussler who has been em
ployed at Ricketts for some time
spent Sunday with his family here.
Miss Tone Mason has returned
from Philadelphia and resumed her
duties as teacher in the Borough
school.
Miss Agnes Upman, who has
served as clerk in the Laporte Post
Office for the past three years, has
resigned her position and taken a
job on the News Item force.
Annual Bank Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank
of Laporte was held in the direct
ors' room at the bank on Tuesday.
A number of out of town stock
holders were present. The old
board of directors was unanimously
elected as follows: Ulysses Bird,
A. 11. Buschhausen, John M
Converse, J. L. Christian. Thos J.
Ingham, T. J. Keeler, Edward
Lad ley, W. C. Mason, F. W. Me.y
lert, E. J. Mullen, P. J. Murray,
C. J. Pennock, Philip Peterman,
E. S. Phillips and W. B. Snider.
After the election of directors the
board organized by the election of
the following officers: Thos. J.
Ingham, Pres., A. H. Buchhausen
and Dr. J. L. Christian, Vice
Presidents: Edward Ladley, Cash
ier: E. J. Mullen, Solicitor.
The condition of this bank is
highly satisfactory and gratifying
to the stockholders. Its growth
has been steady and constant from
the start and its volume of business
has fully demonstrated that a bank
was needed to facilitate the business
interests of the central and southern
parts of the county. By careful
and conservative management and
by the uniform courteous treat
ment accorded its customers, the
business of the bank is rapidly
gl owing and new accounts are be
ing constantly opened. A highly
successful future for the bank is
assured.
Golden Wedding.
Mr. ami Mrs. W. J. Iligley, resi
dents of this place, who are spend
ing the winter at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Win. Finkle, at Ro
selle Park N. J., celebrated their
golden wedding at that place on
Monday, Jan. 2, 15)11. About
thirty guests were present. A
sumptuous dinner was served. The
rooms were decorated with gold
colored paper. Many valuable
presents were given the happy
couple. A unique decoration was
a large wedding cake with the years
1861 and 15)11 on it and surround
ed by 50 candles. Congratulations
from Laporte are extended.
Sun Collector Injured in Runaway
Ellis Weis, collector for the Wil
liamsport Sun, had a narrow es
cape from death while in Sullivan
County last week. While driving
in Muncy Valley his horse became
frightened and started to run.
Part of the harness gave away and
the wagon was overturned, throw
ing Mr. Weis against a telephone
pole. He was not thought to be
seriously injured at the time as lie
arose, fixed up his harness and
drove onto Williamsport, but is
now confiued to his home as a re
sult of his injuries.
SHVNK.
Winter is at its best and the
children are enjoying the excellent
coasting.
The shouts of happy children are
again heard on the school grounds
after an enjoyable vacation.
The Institute attendants report a
very enjoyable time.
Mr. Isaac Williams is some bet
ter at this writing.
Miss Helen Williams returned
from Canton Sunday, where she
spent her vacation.
The Kast school is closed this
week 011 account of the serious ill
ness of the teacher, Hazel Vouc
hees.
Mr. and Mrs. Aiuou Harrer of
Kast Point are visiting friends in
town.
The sad death of Mrs. Peter
Brown occurred at her home near
this place Jan. 9.
Mrs. Addie Battin is slowly im
proving.
Miss Helen Williams is on the
sick list.
Mrs. C. E. Campbell visited her
sister in New York State last week,
Miss Edna Williams is much im
proved but not yet able to attend
school.
Miss Mary Williams visited at
W. E. Porters Sunday.
The Misses Ecroids of Muuey
are holding revival meetings here
this week.
Messrs Jessie Williams and J. R.
Biddle attended I. O. (). F. lodge
in Forksville Saturday evening.
0. J. Williams is hauling logs
for A. E. Campbell.
Mrs. John Russel is keeping
liouse for Gerry Porter.
Mrs. Yaw of near Mill view is
visiting her daughter Mrs. 1). M.
Soper.
v SONESTOWN.
Mrs. J. Williams and children
who have been visiting relatives at
Allenwood, returned home Satur
day.
Mrs. Andrew Edgar was a Will
ianisport visitor last week.
Miss Menges of Jersey Shore
visited Jennie Hazen last week.
Mrs. Fulraer of Eagles Mere is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. D.
Voorhees.
J. S. Bondman and wife gave a
supper to a number of their friends
Friday evening.
Mabel Fulmar who is attending
school here spent the vacation
with her parents at Mount Vernon.
The schools opened Monday af
ter a vacation of two weeks.
Eureta Boatman spent the Christ,
mas vacation with her parents at
Maston.
Nellie Basloy who has been visit
ing relatives in Scranton, has re
turned home.
Rev. McAlarney, pastor of the
M. E. Church, i;< holding revival
services.
Mr. and Mrs. Ilrrry Basley spent
Sunday at Mildred.
Harry Crist was a Bern ice visit
or last week.
USTLLLA.
School started Monday after a
two weeks vacation, every body
feeling refreshed.
Eva More is quite ill at this
writing.
Mr. Bert More has l>een called
home from New York State on ac.
count of the illness of his mother.
Wm. Packard and family of
New Albany and many others call
ed on Mrs. Eva More Sunday.
Estella will play a game of bas
ket Itall against Mildred on Satur
day night next.
1. S. Shoemaker of Windfall,
Bradford County is calling on rela
tives in this vicinity.
Miss Sadie rluckle aud John
Molyneux of forksville spent Mon
day with friends in Picture Rocks.
; Jury List
I List of fiersona, together with their ocrupation
ao<i place of rp«i«ience, drawn as Jurors for Feb
ruary Term, commencing Monday. Feb. l:?, 1911.
GRAND JURY.
NAME OCCUPATION RESIDENCE
Bowman, Charles Farmer Col ley
Burk, William Jr. Laborer Beruioe
Barrett, Bowman T. Black smith HilUgrove
Brack man, Chas. J. Fanner Fox
Beiulich, Hollo Farmer Klk'auil
('ollins, Scott Mason Forksville
Dunn, William Sr. Farmer Cherry
Drake, Smith Laborer Lopez
DeWalt, Irvin Farmer Laporte Twp
Fltzpatrick, Johu Lalx>rer Laporte Boro
Housekneeht Thoe. Laborer Davidson
Houseknecht John Luborer Davidson
Little, Christian T. Laborer Shrewsberry
Litzelswope, Joseph Farmer Cherry-
Martin, Bayard T. Clerk Dushor e
Miner, Josei>h Farmer Cherry
Miner, Arthur Clerk Bernice
Poye, Deemer Farmer cherry
Potter, K. c. Painter LaporU*
Peterman, Minaid Farmer Laporte Twp
Sweeney, Owen Farmer Cherry
Whipple. P. S, Farmer Fox
Williams, Morris Farmer Fox
Wood, Leonard Miner Bernice
TRAVERSE ANN PETIT JURY.
Boland John Miner Bernice
Bennett, Richard W. Farmer Shrewsbury
Boyd, Frank R. Lalnjier Dushore
Brey, Frank Photographer Hilbgrove
Buck, John W. Merc hant Davidson
Brown, 8. K* Rieketts
Baumunk, Walter Farmer Klkland
Brown, Alsbury Farmer Fox
Buck, Frank W, Justice of Peace Davidson
Beunett, Boyd P. Farmer Mt. Vernon
Haumunk, Charles Farmer Klkland
Collins, William Carpenter Bernice
Converse, John Engineer David.son
Cahill. John A. Latjorer Lopez
Cox, Charles Farmer Davidson
Cm ft, (J rover Farmer Mt. Verne n
Decker, Floyd Laborer Fox
DruKan, James Farmer Cherry
Emig, Philip Farmer Ringdalc
Fiuan Francis Laliorer Lopez
Oleockner. Ant'y S. Farmer Klkland
Uorinan, (ieorge Farmer LaPorte Twp
Gessler, George Jr. B(K»k'keeper Hillsgrove
Harrison Mark Laborer !lillsgro\e
Horn, M. I). Farmer Davidson
Harney, John Miner Bernice
HotTa, J. S Merchant Dushore
King, Ralph Blacksmith Davidson
Kinsley, Howard Farmer Cherry
Lovelace, John Laborer LaPorte Boro
Little, Isaac N. Farmer Forks
Line, John Hotel-keeper Dushore
Lorah, Daniel 11. Retired Davidson
Meyers, Jacob Farmer Shrewsbury
Maguire, Charles Farmer Klkland
Moran, J. W. Hotel-keeper Davidson
MeCarty, Orrin 11, Farmer Klkland
Molyneux, Oscar N. Farmer Forks
Murray, James Farmer Ringdale
Most el ler Jefferson Farmer Laporte Twp
Rightmlre, Samuel Carpenter Eaglesinere
Richart. J. S. Farmer Davidson
Schaad. F. F. Distiller Bernice
Shaffer, Joseph Sr. Farmer Laporte Twp
Steinback, S. J. Luborer Rickett>
Schock, E. M. Luborer Rickett*
Speaker, Lyman B. Farmer Hillsgrove
Vincent, Fred Appralfrr Dushore
SHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue of a writ of Fieri Fa
cias issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Sullivan (Viunty, Penn
sylvania, and to me directed and d<-
livered, there will he exposed at
public sale nt the Court House in the
Borough of Laporte, Sullivan County,
Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Febru
ary 4, 1911, at lOoelock a. in., tin
following described propelty, to wit:
All that certain lot. piece or parcel ol
land situate in tlie Township of I»uvid-
HOn, County ot' Sullivan and State ol
Pennsylvania, bounded anil described as
follows:
Beginning at a point in the public
highway leading from Klk Lick School
House to the Keeler settlement, nine (9)
rods westward from the western line ol
land ot W. M. Stephens; thence South
ward on a line parallel with said line two
hundred and ninety-lour (291) rods more
or less to a corner in the Northern line
ol land formerly of K. I. Brundage; thence
Westward along said lands sixty (GO;
rods more or less to the Eastern line ol
lands ol .T. ,1. Sick; thence Northward
along said lands two hundred and ninety
lour (294) rods to said highway; thence
Eastward along said highway sixty (00)
rods more or less to the place of begin
ning. Subject, however, to a certain tim
ber contract entered into between the
said Sibyl ITallstead and W. B. Snider
and A. L. Kilmer, dated August 14, 1908.
and recorded in Sullivan County Deed
Hook No. 34. at page 394. etc. The said
Snider ami Kilmer retaining ali the rights
given lo them under said contract accord
ing to the terms thereof.
About 30 acres improved and under
a good state of cultivation; balance tim
bered and having erected thereon a two
story frame dwelling house, a frame barn
and out-buildings. Well watered anil
having a good orchard of fruit trees there
on and siiuate along the public road lead
ing from Nordmont to Central, Pa., and
being a desirable property.
Seized, taken into execution and
to be sold as the property of Mrs.
Sibyl Ilallstead at the suit of J. J.
Sick.
JUDSON BIIOWN, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, LaPorte, Pa.
January 9, 1911.
Mullen, Attorney.
Mrs. L. R. Bussler is the proud
possessor of tin elegant new piano
presented to her as a Christinas
present by her husband. To lov
ers of music, and every one should
be one, nothing could make a more
acceptable gift than this and the re
cipient can be justly proud of her
present.»
. Short TalksorT I
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ANN RINEBOLD BENDER.
Mrs. Ann Rinebold Render died
Monday evening at the home of her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Samuel
Bender near Overton. She was
borne Sept. 12, IN2M, in Cherry
township, about three miles from
where she spent her whole life. In
January, IS4B, she married George
Bender and moved into the virgin
forest of Cherry township, with
not a clearing ot any kind any
where near. She, with her hus
band, cleared up a farm which at
the time they began their labors,
had not had a brush cut on the 100
acre farm. She was unassuming
in her manner. The whole com
munity is a testimony to the many
acts of kindness she was ever ready
and willing to bestow. She is sur
vived by five children: L. C. Bend
er of New Albany; G. W. Render
of Overton, William of Hughes
ville, Mrs. Amanda Dickinson of
Little Falls, Minn., and Charles
M. Render of Towanda. Funeral
was held at the German Reform
Church at Overton, Thursday
morning.
Leo Heim of Sayre spent Sunday
and Monday visiting friends and
relatives in this place. Mr. Heim
was formerly a resident of Lapote.
ADAM MOREY
Adam Morey died Wednesday
morning at his home in Mildred,
from convulsions, at the age of 61
years. Mr. Morey was formerly a
lumberman operating in this coun
ty hut for the past live years has
been engaged in the hotel business,
having been proprietor of a hotel
in lienton and later of the Sehaad
hotel at Mildred.
Deceased is survived by a wife
and the following children:
George of Breedlove, \V. Va., Mrs.
Lizzie Borger of Weissport, Wil
liam of Mildred, Mrd. Bertha Kel
ler of Mildred and Sadie and Ethel
of Weissport. One son, Charles,
came to his death by suicide one
week ago.
Funeral services were held at
the house today with interment at
Bahr Hill cemetery.
Albert F. Heess transacted busi
ness in Dushore Tuesday.
Thackeray's Correction.
A distinguished foreigner visiting
Epsom downs in Thackeray's com
pany noticed many men dressed as
sailors who were not to native and ex
perienced eyes the real article.
"Ah," said the visitor, "these are, I
suppose, what you call your British
tars?"
"No, no," replied Thackeray; "only
Epsom salts."