REPUBLICAN TICKET. STATE Governor John K. Tener, Washington Co. Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds, Bedford Co. Treasurer C. Fred Wright, Susquehanna Co. Secretary of Internal Affairs Henry Houck, Lebanon Co. COUNTY State Senator Clyde Clias. Yetter, Bloomsburg. Representative in Assembly M. W. Keeser. Col ley, Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. H. Local Items. ißtt Brink's ad is corrected weekly. Mrs.O. 11. MeCarty of Forksville is the guest of Mrs. A. F. Fries. St. John's Church, (Episcopal) Regular Service 7:30 p. m. Try a small ad in our "Classified Ad Column." It will bring quick results. Miss Ella Mapse of Marsh Hill is visiting her sister Mrs. E. C. Pot ter, this week. E. J. Mullen and wife left Sat urday for Ouluth Minn., for a two weeks' vacation. The V. I. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Ingham on Tuesday evening. Aug. 0. E. P. Ingham and wife were guests at the Nagel Cottage in Kagles Mere part of the week. Miss Maud Crossely has return ed to Los Angeles after spending some time with her parents here. Vearl Jillson of Muncy Valley spent part of the past week with her aunt, Mrs. E. C. Potter. Kathryn Donovan and Mrs. Hoe Taylor of Muncy Valley spent Sunday with Mrs. Jacob Fries. Forest fires have been raging in this section for the past week and have done considerable damage. Mrs. J. S. Garland of Harrisburg and Mrs. James Strohl and daugh ter of Myerstown, are visiting thier mother, Mrs. E. E. Wrede. Mr. and Mrs. John Fries are re joicing over a visit from the vener able stork who presented them on Sunday, July 24, with a son. Mrs. Victor Hugo and little daughters Maude aud Gloria of Philadelphia, are visiting her par ents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Crossley. The park has been improved by the erection of several seats by the V. I. S. Don't hesitate to use them as they were placed there for comfort as well as ornament. The water supply seems to be get ting scaree again in some parts of the town. This and buckle-berries probably accounts for the variega ted countenance of the small boy. •Miss Susie Ford who has been working at Hotel Bernard for some time has returned to her home in Benton. Miss Sabina VauHorn is taking her place for a few weeks. Mrs. F. M. Crossley accompanied by her daughter Maud and Mrs. Ed gar Patterson of Los Angeles Call., are spending a week with the for mer's daughter Mrs. H. 11. Kuinm at Portland Mills, Mrs. Ha rvev Hess of Nordmont, understands the culture of head lettuce judging from a head recent ly presented to Mrs. F. 11. Ingham which measured eighteen inches around (snug measure). Be sure to read "Caleb Conover, Railroader," the new serial story which begins in this issue of the News Item, and do not miss a single chapter. This is a good story and one which in book form would cost more than a year's sub scription to this paper. To keep on the safe side we would advise that you look up your subscription and see if it is paid far enough in advance to insure you the whole story. Lightning Plays yueer Pranks. An electric storm which visited the northern part of this county on Saturday afternoon created much havoc. The home of Irvin Ilottenstein at Overton was struck by a bolt of lightning which hit all four corners of the building at the same time and knocked the cellar wall from beneath it in several places. A cow in a nearby Held was struck at about the same time and in stantly killed. At the home of George Ceder borg about two miles from the Hottenstein place, three children were playing in the woodshed with a puppy. Between them lay an an old dog asleep on the Moor. Lightning struck the shed killing the dog and shocking the children rendering one unconcious. At the home of Ezra Ilunsinger at Dushore a bolt struck tin- house on the back side, went through the building and stunned a little girl who was on the front porch. None of the members of the family in the house were injured. Two telephone polls in front of Lane's hotel in Dushore were de molished by a bolt. In a Held belonging to Ham Spencer in Burlington Township. Bradford Co., a wheat stack was struck by lightning and burned up. What's Wrong With Laporte? Under the above heading the Du shore Gazette prints this week our local item relating to the station ing of a detachment of state police at this place, with the following attached: ''Ed. —The people of Dushore and vicinity are law abiding citi zens and no state police are needed to keep order. Constable Cott does police duty on special occasion but never sees any violations of the law." In answer we would say that in our opinion there is not a tiling wrong wrong with Laporte. It is the prettiest town in the county, and the liveliest and best place for its size on the map, but at this sea son of the year, with excursions coming from all prominent places— and probably Dushore, which al ways have a certain number of reckless passengers aboard, we con sider it advisable, pro bono publico to have sufficient protection incase of any elbow knocking. We are glad however, that Dushore is not sufficiently lively to require such precaution, and judging from the fact that our friend Cott is a fre quent caller at the county bastile for the purpose of lodging a pris oner from that law abiding vicinity he is doing his duty thoroughly. Mrs. Rosena Sr jck. Mrs. Rosena Schoe' ifeof John Sohock of Lopez, < v .it the Packer hospital at Say re , o'clock Mon day morning, July 25, after an ill ness of some time with diabetes. Mrs. Schock was born August 23. 1 S<;4, and has been married about 40 years. Besides the husband the following children survive: Mrs. W. 11. Lanulback of Wyalusing; Mrs. John Neuber of New Era; Mrs. E. K. Potter of Old Forge; Mrs. k Doll of Lopez; J. J. of Phhih phia; Joseph of Sayre, and Get C. of Lopez. Mrs. Schock was ti J en to the hospital some few weeks ago suffering from gangrene and she was improving and was sup posed to have been almost cured when diabetes returned and prpved fatal. The remains were taken to the home of her daughter in Wya lusing on Monday and on Wednes day morning they were taken to the Lutheran church at Wihnot where the funeral was held at 11 o'clock. Interment was made iu the cemetery at that place. Mrs. J. L. Smyth entertained tne following ladies at 5 o'clock tea Tuesday afternoon: Mrs. Win. II- Rogers, Mrs. James Garland, Mrs. J. M. Strohl, Mrs. F. 11. Ingham, Mrs. Louise Barrows and Misses Jessie Wrede, lone Mason and Ol ive Barrows. FOIEYSHONEY^TAR frmhUdrmmt amfm, Mm wtal«« Hughesville Beaten. In ii game seven inning of base hall played Thursday afternoon on the home grounds, a pretty stiff ag gregation from Hughesville was nicely though not easily beateu, the score being 3-2. We think it was the best game yet in every re spect. This game gives Laportc a record of live out of six one game having been lost to Eagles Mere. Only one hit was allowed Ifughes ville. Five flies were batted to (he out field and all were captured. Few errors were made and quick recovering was done. Carpenter struck out eijjit players and Ann strong of Hughesville, seven. ♦ + m A Good Game. An excellent game of base ball was played on the home grounds Saturday when Muncyand Laportc came together, and as usual tint home team was the Johnson of the diamond, winning the nine round bout by a score of .'5-1. In the first inning one score was run in for each side and thus it stood till the third when Laportc made two more trips around the bases. Fol lowing this nothing more was done in the score line throughout the rest of the game however the play was full of interest and kept the fans noisy until the end of the ninth chapter. Fine pitching was done by both pitchers, each having I I strike outs to his credit. Bernice Ladv Injured. While visiting at the home of Mrs. John Kpley in South Towan da, Monday. Mrs. George Hatton ■ if Bernice. fell down stairs fractur ing both her arms and sustaining ither severe injuries. She was so wedged in at the bottom of the -taiis when help arrived that it re quired several neighbors to release her from her terrible position. She is in a critical condition but it is believed she will recover. LADIES' GIBSON SHIRTWAIST. Tattern No. 3227. —The double-plait "Gibson" shirtwaist Is one of the fav orite models of this spring. This de sign supplies two styles of sleeves, bishop ones of medium fullness com pleted with gauntlet cuffs, and close fitting ones. Only single plaits ap pear at the back. The pattern is In B sizes, 34 to 42 Inches bust measure. For 30 bust the shirtwaist requires 2 3-8 yards of ma terial 36 Inches wide. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. For each pattern desired, send 10c. (In stamps only) to this paper. Give No. of pattern and size wanted. Oversensitive Consciences. It is not worth the while to let our Imperfections disturb us always. The conscience really doeß not, and ought not to monopolize the whole of our lives, any more than the heart or the head. It Is as liable to disease as any other part. I have seen Bomo whose consciences, owing undoubtedly to former indulgence, had grown to be as irritable as spoilt children, and at length gave them no peace. They did not know when to swallow their cud, and their lives, of course yielded no milk.—Thoreau. British Coin. The English sovereign weighs 123,- 274 grains, .916 fine, and, consequent ly It contains 113,001 grains of fine gold. The shilling weighs 87.27 grains, .925 fine, and thus contains 80,727 grains of fine silver. Bronze coins consist of a mixture of copper, tin and zinc. The penny weighs 145.83 grains. The standard of value is gold. Silver is legal tender up to 10 shil lings, bronze up to 12 pence, but farthings only up to six pence. Bank of England notes are not legal tender. I Selections j +•."}■+++++++++++++++++++++++ HELL GATE OF THE LAKES. Greatest Coffer Dam In the World Now Building There. For more than a third of a century the United States government has been striving to provide a channel In the lower Detroit river that would, prove equal to the constantly Increas ing demands of marine Interests on the great lakes. The conquest of the Lime Klin Crossing some fourteen miles below Detroit, and the" most troublesome spot on the inland seas, has kept gov-, eminent engineers busy for years, made contractors wealthy and furnish ed employment for hundreds of skilled drill and dredge men. Were all the collisions, groundlings and other accidents that have taken place In the vicinity of the Lime Kiln Crossing to be enumerated, the show ing would be Impressive. Now this most perplexing problem of removing this hindrance to further marine de velopment Is well along toward a solu tion that will, it is confidently pre dicted, eliminate trouble for all time. The change is being brought about through one of the most remarkable engineering feats on record, which In volves nothing less than the construc tion of the greatest cofTer dam the world has ever known, the pumping out of an area inore than a mile In length and approximately one-third of a mile In width, and cutting In the dry from the limestone rock forming the river bottom a course 300 feet In width and a mile in length that will, when completed, accommodate the largest vessels on the great lakes. Overreached Himself. "It's funny how afraid rich men are of being cheated," reflected Mr. Bates, " 'specially when they get out in the country. Now last fall one of the fur lined overcoat kind cauie up here. He snipped off his words as if they'd been coupons, and though he'B come up here for rest, he seemed to think soniebody'd charge him extry for it if he mentioned the fact. "Well, the Bassett place up on Birch Hill was for sale, and he took a fancy to it — I looked just like the house where he was born, he said. " 'But don't you let it out,' he says to me. 'They'll be asking some fancy price for it if they know 1 want it.' "Well, 1 drove him up there after he'd made up his mind, and we found Isaac Bassett out in the yard. " "I hear this place Is for sale. How much?' says Mr. Millionaire. "Isaac opened his mouth, but that was as far as he got. "'l'll give you nine hundred and fifty dollars for It; not a cent more,' said Mr. Millionaire, slam-bang. " 'l'll take It,' says Isaac. " 'I ain't mean,' he says, after he'd made out a check and we'd started off, 'nor dost, but I won't be done' says he 'Jest because I've made my pile.' "I didn't tell him," chuckled Mr. Bates, "that he'd done himself." "Had he?" questioned Mr. Bates's companion. "Sure!" said Mr. Bates. "The farm was put up for sale for the taxes, and all they asked was six hundred and fifty dollars. And I've heard tl.at Isaac had privately offered it for six hundred dollars." Negro Wit and Wisdom. When thou seest the palm-tree the palm-tree has Bf?en thee. What the child says, he has heard at home. Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse. If the dog Is not at home he barks not. If you know the beginning well, the end will not trouble you. To love the king is not bad, but a king who loves you is better. Without lingers the hand would be a spoon. The frog enjoys itself In water, but not In hot water. He who wishes to blow out his brains need not fear their being blown out by' others. There are people who place a basket on your head to see what you carry. Night Is the queen of shades; earth Is the queen of beds; the sky is the king of sheds; the sun is the king of torches. The song of the stomach is hard to bear. We go quickly where we are sent when we take interest in the journey. —Capt. Burton's Compilation. All Settled. They were going to be married so agreed for once and all On the most important details wheth er great or whether small. Till they came to the "allowance" when she very quickly said, "Oh, you needn't worry, darling! I've that figured in my head! 'T shall be O, very careful of your in come, you will see. And you're very wise my sweetest. leaving all such things to me! I'll allow you one whole dollar from your salary each week For oor own dear ittle selfle!" and she kissed him on the cheek. Just Work. Genius and inspiration are mere words after all. The true, the luading artist is he who has worked, worked, worked and goes on working.—Au gusts Rodin. Summer Knit Underwear. If you have light Summer Underwear to buy, we are showing some values that are cheap. Ladies' low neck, short sleeves and sleeveless vests, 10c, 12<lc, 15c, 25c. Ladies fine' Swiss ribbed gauze vests, extra value, fur 50c -to SI "<i• Mens'balbriggan shirt and drawers, shirts have either long or short or long sleeves, foi 25c to 50c. Children's summer knit underwear in all qualities and at right prices. Corsets For All Figures Every figure has its appropriate corset. Onr sales ladies u-e the greatest care and the utmost patience in securing the right corset for the right figure. Some brands are suited to stout fig ures, others to slender figures. Try us for your next corset. Curtain Nets, 12 l-2c to 75c. White Dress Skirts, 95c. La dies' Petticoats, 50c. Misses' Long Coats, s•">. Linene Coat Suits. $2.95. White Shirt Waists, $1.95 Children's Wash Dresses, 95c. All Qualities of Silk Umbrellas. Ladies' Black Pttticoats. Made from Mercerized fabric that has the finish of Heather bloom and will wear just as long. They have a deep corded and rallied [jounce. sl.o(i, $2.25, $1 50 and $2.00. SHOPBELL DRY GOODS CO., 313 PINE STREET, WILLIAMSPORT - HENN'A. Wi^r% Printing (0 The best is good en= ough for anybody. \i is not too good for you. You get the best nt this Office j Shopfllßs Onidverjisig By Charles Austin Bates Farming" is generally looked upon as a very simple occupation. A farmer is considered an independent individual, because his business is safe and pleasant. Probably the most enviable feature is its safety. Farmers are nearly sure of making - / rJ \ something. They make more some years than others, but on the whole it is a business. Just the same, we hear ot farm ers failing and of the foreclosure of farm /S ui^ mortgages. This is because the didn't attend to his business properly. ]/,/ Advertising is just as safe, and agreat deal more profitable, than farming, but there are people who fail at it. M , A farmer has first to look for a rich and fertile field—so has the advertiser. The <££ © field must then be cultivated and the seed » Pa r mi „ z isgentr . planted—so must advertising be planted. The farmer must take care of his crop, keep the weeds down, keep the ground properly fertil ized and irrigated, and the advertiser must perform * corresponding offices for his ad IHtfTU'tj) If he plants an ad in a poor *— paper, where the soil is not good, he cannot expect to get much of a crop of returns. If he plants it in a good paper and allows it to run to sped he cannot expect "Just the jams, we hear ef foreclosure If the farmer and the adver .ffarmmortgW w JJJ gQod put good seed into it, and take care of the sprouts, the harvest is sure to be satisfactory in both cases. Copyright, Charles Austin Bates, Xe'w York.
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