W _ Mtiite JLaorary Republican News Item. VOL. XVI. NO. 35 THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED AT THE COUNTY SEAT OF SULLIVAN COUNTY. COUNTY SEAT , LOCAL AND PERSONAL ;; I EVENTS BRIEFLY TOLD § Mrs. E. C. Potter-spent Sunday in Miincy Valley. Mr. Edward Walizer and family have moved to Sugar Notch. Mr. John Walther of Philadel jihia spent. Sunday in Laporte. Mr. G. L. Bory of New ork City spent. Labor Day in town. On Monday Mr. I. V. Hunt took a party to Eagles Mere. Rex Eddy, who has been em ployed at Wilkes-Barre, returned Laporte last week. Mrs. Henry Downs left last, week for Williamsport, where she will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Cox of Kennett Square are spending a week at the Wake Robin Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. lluntofNew York City spent part of the week at the home of J. L. Smyth. Landlord Pal mater and Henry Smith of Eagles Mere were in town a short time on Tuesday. Mr. Cleveland It. Bealinear of Baltimore arrived on Monday to spend several days in Laporte. The Village Improvement Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Cheney, Monday evening, Sept. !». Samuel Kennedy and sister Fran cis have returned home, after spending sometime with lriendsin Newberry. Misses lone and Marjorie Mason have returned to West Chester to to complete their course in the Normal. The. social Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair. About thirty were present, and all spent a very pleasant evening. J. V. Leslier, Democratic candi date for Congress, was in attendance at the meeting of the Democratic County Committee last week. Mr. Merrill C. Guyer, typo on the Milllinburg Telegraph, is spend ing a few (lays \<tt>h his friend, Editor Dauberman and family. Col. Horton and wife, Mrs. Trowbridge, and Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ingham of Eagles Mere spent Thursday with relatives in Laporte. Mrs. J. B. Bigger, and daughter Leona, and son Raymond, of Bing hamtoii, N. Y., are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moran. FOK SAM;— Two lots situated on Main street and Spring Alley in Laporte Borough, known as the Wurfilein lots. Inquire F. 11. Ingham. Mr. Wolf Socks left Tuesday for Lopez where he will open a first, class clothing store. His many friends and patrons in this place were sorry to see him leave, but wish him the utmost success. Mr. P. S. Woodin of Frankford Phila., spent last Sunday with his family at "Sunrise Cottage." He brought bis son Kennith with him. Miss J. T. Woodin of Kansas City, Mo., visited a week with her sister, Mrs. L. L. Ford. Miss Woodin visited Laporte nine years ago and was pleased with the im provements in the town, due to the labor of the V. I. S. Several people from this place attended a base-ball game on Mon day between Dushore and Eagles Mere. The game was called off on account of rain, but the score stood 1-0 in Eagles Mere's favor. The following people registered at Hotel Bernard last Friday : I). W. Peeler, Lopez, Hon. J. A. Myers, Muncy Valley; Michael McDonald, Cherry Mills; John V. Sliovlin, Bern ice; Freeze Quick, Phothonotary Columbia Co., and a party consisting of Frank Musser and wife and Miss Derr, all of Bloomsburg. MUNCY VALLEY Frank Remsnyder left Monday for Renovo. Mr. and Mrs. James Loyd of Newberry visited friends and rela tives in town over Sunday. Miss E. Maud Miller spent Bat unlay at Ifnghesville. Edward Lehman of Williamsport. spent Sunday in town. W. F. Donovan, wife and son Francis, of Newberry, spent a few days last week with the former's mother. Miss Mabel Shaw has returned to Williiinisport after spending Home time here. Mrs. A. 1!. Magargel, Delia Shaw, Mabel and Pearl Shaw, spent. Thursday at Eagles Mere. E. Maud Miller is spending a few days at Ilillsgrove. Ralph Bennett and wife of Phila delphia spent a few days last week with the former's parents. Rev, McAlarney and wife of Ori ole spent ;i few days in town last week. Miss Kathryn Bradley lias re turned home after spending a few days at Kagles More. Harold Bender spent Thursday at Eagles Mere. Miss Kathryn Muleahey of Wil liamsport spent a few hours in town Friday. Monroe MeCarty of Hughesville was a business visitor in twn Fri day. Paul Schug and wife of Elinira are visiting G. W. Bigger and wife. A nt'.inher from here attended the social Tuesday evening at Straw bridge. Ritner Fiester has returned home after spending the summer at Eagles Mere. Master Raymond Bigger of Bing ha in ton is visiting relatives in town. T. Bender was a Jamison City caller Monday. Messrs. Wenck and Greenya of Williamsport transacted business in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Myers and sons spent Sunday at Mrs. J. Stackhouse. Miss Mai'y Girton of Blooms burg is visiting her sister, Miss T Bender, Miss Pearl Jillson of William sport spent Sunday with her mother Mrs L. F. Jilson and family. Mr. Speak Osier of Forksville is visiting friends iu town. Mr. Reeser, traveling salesman for Meyer Bros, of Bloomsburg, transacted business in town Tues day. Mrs. M. Donavon and daughter Celia, spent Sunday at Sonestown. Mrs. Raymond Stacklumse and daughter Mildred returned to their homes at. Ilillsgrove Monday after spending a week with the former's mother. Mrs. E. C. Potter of Laporte spent Sunday at. the home of her sister, Mrs. S. F. Jillson. CELESTIA Celestia has corn stalks ten feet high, (not bad for a greenhorn) still growing. "My 'Kow' has got a calf," said 'Kow' only IS months old, but in size would pass for a four year old cow. CHESTER COUNTY FARMS ALL SIZES, FREE LISTS I PAUL STANSBURY, COATESVILLE, PA. LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. FRIDAY, SEPT. 6,1912. Death of John H. Degen After several months' illness John 11. Degen died at his home on Headley avenue, Dushore, on Sunday morning, Aug. 25, at 2 o'clock, at. the age of 45 years, 10 months and 14 days. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church last. Wednes day afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. Bacliofer officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was cov ered with beautiful floral designs. Interment was made in Thrasher cemetery. Mr. Degen was born at High Lake, Pa., on October 11, 1NG(», and when a child came to Laporte, with his parents. They resided here for several years then moved t.o Limestone, N. Y. On Aug. 5. lSiHi, Mr. Degen was married to Miss Lena Simmer, of Limestone, N. Y., and for the past, eight, years they have resided in Dushore. Deceased is well known in this vicinity, having lived in this place and Dushore for several years. Mr. Degen's failing health start ed by contracting a heavy cold,and a year ago last June went to a smi iitoriniii in New York state for treatment in hopes of regaining his health. He remained at the sani teriuin about a year, returning home a few weeks ago. He gradu ally became worse until death re lieved his sufferings. lie was a nienilier of Adelpliic Lodge,, No. .'{lo, F. &A. Masons of New York City. Besides a devoted wife and one daughter, Charlotte, seven years of age, lus lea pes an aged father, Joseph Degen, of New York, and the following brothers and sisters: William C., of New York; Fred 1., of Schenectady, N. Y.; Geo. C. R., of Philadelphia: Mrs. Agnes Degen Cloud and Miss Anna C., of New York. All of the above named except Fred 1., were in attendance at the funeral. Death of Paul E. Maynard Paul E. Maynard, Esq., of Athens, one of the best known and most prominent of the younger members of the Bradford County Bar. died Thursday morning of last week at Dr. Hogson's sani tarium in Waueksoa, Winconsin. where lie went a short time ago for treatment for sugar diabetes. His death was not unexpected, as when he started for the sanitarium lie had only one chance in a thous and of being benefited by treat ment. Death of Mrs. Allen H. Post Mrs. Allen 11. Post of Berniee, died Thursday night, Aug. 20, at the Packer hospital iu Say re, where she had been a patient for the past two months. Mrs. Post, before her marriage was Miss Mary House of Dushore. She was a resident of Towauda for several years before and after her marriage, and has many friends who will regret to learn of her demise. Besides her husband, she is survived by one child. Suicide Follows Spat Over Twenty Cents Scranton, Sept. 2. —Following a quarrel with ber brother, Thomas Ilowey, over the ownership of 20 cents that she claimed he had taken from her, Mrs. Richard Hamilton, aged 33 years, took carbolic acid at the home of her mother in Olypli ant, near here. Mrs. Hamilton died at 2:30 o'clock, an hour later. She was three times married. Two of her husbands are dead, and where the ' third husband is is unknown. INSANE WOMAN WAITED FOR TAFT HAD TWO KNIVES CON CEALED IN HER CLOTHES Arrested Before He Came Columbus, ()., Aug. 2!).-Caroline Beers, aged forty, who said she was from Greenville, 0., was arrested by Pittsburg detectives at the South ern hotel while waiting for Presi dent Taft. Two long knives were found in her clothing. The woman said she wa.s the wife of the Presi dent. The president arrived to attend the centennial. He was accom panied by his brother, Horace l>. Taft, who joined tin* president's train at Boston. Mrs. Beers said she was going to punish the president. She had been noticed waiting around the hotel and told the employees of the hotel that she was waiting for the president. <l I have the sacred knife for President Taft," she told a detec tive when arrested. The woman did not get. near the president, but was rushed out. (lie hotel just as the presidential party arrived. She was found in one of the upper tloors, waiting near the elevator on which it was expected the president would goto his apartments. One of the knives which was found on her clothing was a Ion};, keen hlailed affaired, on the handle of which a picture of president Taft had been photographed. Mrs. Beers, was well clad. A roll of #2OO was found in her clothing. Terrific Storm in Western Part of the State Pittsburg, Sep. I.—A terrific elec trical storm and rain storm struck Western Pennsylvania tonight tying up traffic at many points and pros trating wire comimmiction. A re port. that a cloud burst had occurred at Mercer, Pa. and a raging tor rent was descending on New Castle Pa. caused much exeitment at the latter point. Fire bell* were rung while ministers announced (lie coming of a flood and dismissed their congregations. While pre parations were being made to com bat the water a telephone message from Mercer said the report was unfounded. Steamer on Fire Turns Over and Sinks to Bottom Baltimore, Sept. 2.—Fire was discovered late today in the for ward hole of the steamer Nantucket of the Merchantsand Miners Trans portation company as she was dis charging freight at a railroad pier at Locust Point. The water that was pou.ied into her hy the tire fighters caused her cargo to list and she turned over ami sank to the bottom of the harbor. Two sailors are missing, ami it is thought they were overcome hy smoke in an effort to save some of their effects and lost their lives. The damage to the vessel, which was limit in Wilmington, Del., in 1899, is estimated at $75,000. The Nantucket arrived here this morn ing from Boston. « —— Disastrous Hail Storm at St. Marys. St. Marys, Sept. 2.—A disastrous hail storm swept through this sec tion Sunday forenoon. The terri tory covered was over half a mile width. The hail completely de vastated all vegetation and broke many windows. The loss is very heavy. ! CANOEIST DROWNS WIN ISOAT UPSETS Jersey Shore Girl Meets Death Near Dam While on Way to Williamsport. Williamsport, Sept. 3.—Mary F. Shaw, of Jersey Shore, was drown ed intilierivei near Hepburn street, when a canoe in which she was riding capsized at. the foot of the chute. Her companion, Miss Mary Trump, also of Jersey Shore, reach ed shore by swimming. The two young women were in a party who left. Jersey Shore in three canoes, about 8 o'clock Mon day morning to witness the canoe regatta at Sylvan Dell Monday af ternoon. After reaching the dam the young men in the party took the canoe belonging to Miss Trump over the dam first, warning the young women not to start out until the rest, of the party had embarked below the dam. They did not heed the warning and pushed their craft into the swirling waters below the dam. They had not gone over fifty feet below tile foot of the chute when the canoe turned turtle and the occupants were thrown into the water. Struggling around in the water the two young women caught hold of a canoe in which were Henry Carskadden and McClellan Derr, both of this city, who paddled them. When about 35 feet from shore while still holding to the ca noe, Miss Shaw was caught by the strong undercurrent at that point and dragged under. She never came to the surface. Mr. Carskad den plunged into the her, lnit could not reach her as the body had evidently been drawn to the bottom of the river, which is over 2( • feet deep below the chute. Miss Trump reached the shore in safety. The other young women in the party beside Misses Trump and Shaw were Misses Grace, Anabella and Margaret Rich,of Jersey Shore, all well known here, having at tended Dickinson Seminary. Searchers grappled for- the body of Miss Shaw all day Monday until S o'clock last evening when dark ness and the treacherous nature of the watei compelled them to aband on their search. Early this morn ing the search was resumed but the body was not yet recoverd ethis evening. Pennsylvania's Greatest Re ligious Federation Fifty Years Old. The greatest religious federation in the State, of Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association, for it. represents prac tically all of the Protestant Evan gelical denominations. This great organization dates its birth bfu-k to the month of May, 15152, when over nine hundred delegates coming from all parts of the State met in the First Independent Church, Broad street, Philadelphia, and at the close, of a three days' convention and elected ex-Governor Hon. Jas. Pollock as its first president. Sincd that time, covering a per iod of fifty years, this organization has been an agency in promoting Sunday-school work in all parts of the State. The association will celebrate its fifty years of organized effort with a great Jubilee Convention in Phil adelphia, the city of its birth, Oct. S, a, 10 and 11 next. Pen nsy 1 va nia stands pre-eminent ly to the forefront as a Sunday school State. It has a larger liuin- I ber of Sunday-schools than any 75C PER YEAR C. S. DAUBERMAN, EDITOR other State in the Union, the total being 11,083. The total present membership of these schools is 1,917,929. In other words, one out of every four of the State pop ulation is a member of some Sun day-school. The State Association is making a great effort to bring the total enrollment up to 2,000,- 000. The increase last year was 82,168. The Jubilee Convention to be held next October will l>e a great event, for which many special fea tures are now being planned. Sun day-school folks from all parts of the State will attend in great num bers. Among the special features already announced will be a Jubilee Musical Festival in the New Convention Hall. The hall has a seating capacitj'. of 20,000. A chorus of 5,000 singers is now in training for the event. A great Men's Organized Adult Bible Class demonstration, with 25,( 00 men in great parade on Broad street, is another attraction advertised. The Board of Directors of the State Association propose to honor all persons in the State that can l)e found showing a record of fifty years of service in the Sunday schools as an officer or teacher. Medals are now being prepared to be awarded to these veterans at the Jubilee Convention. A complete program for the Con vention will be ready about Sep tember 15th. Four Killed, 26 Hurt by Train's Fall in River Camp Douglas, Wis.,Sept. 2-Four trainmen were killed in the wreck of passenger train No. 10 on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha railroad which plunged in to the Lemonweir river near Camp Douglas today, owing to the wash ing away of a bridge. Twenty-six persons were injured, six of them seriously. Every car, including the sleepers, with passengers still in their berths was hurled into the stream, where waters, augmented by the cloud burst last night had made it a tor rent. Panic stricken occupants of the sleeping cars, clad only in night clothes struggled through broken windows to escape. The smoking car was carried down stream, but all occupants escaped. The train had passed safely over the bridge a short time before but was flagged at Tunnel because a washout further on ahead made the track impassable and was ordered back to Camp Douglas so that the passengers might take breakfast. Meanwhile the Leinonweir, floo ed by a cloudburst, several miles up the valley had toru away the bridge and unwarned, the engineer could not stop his train in time to save it from plunging into the river. Relief trains bearing doctors and nurses were sent out fioni several nearby towns. Many of the pas sengers injured are women and children and railroad men regard it as wonderful that so few lives were ► lost considering the crowd on the train and that every car wenlj into the stream. Wabash Freight in Creek, 2 Trainmen Missing Pittsburgh, Sept. '2. —Officials of the Wabash, Pittsburgh Terminal Railway company here were notified today that an eastbound freight train had rolled into swollen Cross creek on the Wabash railroad, twelve miles from Wellsburg, W. Va., early today. The report said the engineer had saved himself by swimming ashore, but the fireman and a brakeman were missing. The train left Brewstoi, Ohio, where members of the crew reside, yester day afternoon.
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