State Library Republican News item. VOL. XYI. NO. 38 THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED AT THE OOUNTY SEAT OP SULLIVAN COUNTY. 1 COUNTY SEAT j hLOCAL AND PERSONAL| I EVENTS BRIEFLY TOLD | ***X X X X-X*******-XXX *X****** THE LATENESS OF THIS ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY A BREAKDOWN OF THE BIG PRESS. Judson Brown took in tho fair at Forksville on Thursday. Miss Eunice Ingham spent Sun day at her home in this place. Mrs. Henry Dewey of Nordmont was calling on friends here last Friday. W. B. Snider of Nordmont trans acted business in this place last Saturday. Mr. William Cheney returned to his home in New \ ork City on Thursday. Michael Flynn and son John were down to Forksville fair on Thursday. F. W. Meylert, Atty., was ft visitor at the Forksville fair on Thursday. Dr. Randall was to Forksville on Thursday and took in the fail at that place. Misses Tresken and Anna Bnsch liausen attended the Forksville fair on Thursday. Miss Ellen Nolan and sister Katie have moved into the "Pink house on Park street. Elsie Bennett of New York City is the guest of M''. aiul Mrs. John Gumble and family. Mr. Nelson Lawrenson and Ida Hartung were in attendance, at the Forksville fair on Thursday. Cervices will he held in the Episcopal Church on Sunday after noon, Sept. 2'J, at H:3O o clolk. Misses Hattie. and Ruth Traugh spent Sunday with their parents and other friends in Nordmont.' Mrs. J. L. Smyth entertained quite a number of ladies at a "Thimble Bee" last Friday after noon. Mrs. Michael Flynn, who had bun confined to her bed for a week or more, is again able to be on the porch. During a heavy wind one day this week a large limb was broken from a tree in front of the residence of John L. Smyth. Miss Nellie Jillson of Muncy Valley is spending some with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. K # C. Potter, in this place. FOK SALE —Two lots situated on Main street and Spring Alley in Laporte Borough, known as the Wurfflein lots. Inquire F. H. Ingham. Mr. Maddox and family, who have occupied the Crocker Cottage all summer, returned to their home in Germantown, Pa., on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Faries will occupy the Cottage for a few months. Olser—Stackhouse On September 15, 1912, at Muncy Valley, by Frank W. Buck, J. P., John S. Olser of Elkland township and Mrs. Elina Stackhouse of Muncy Valley were united in mar riage. Mr. Osier lias been a life long resident and prosperous farmer of Elkland township until advanc ing years obliged him to retire. He is a veteran of the late Rebel lion in which he rendered distin guished service. They will reside at Muncy Valley. The News Item joins with their many friends in extending to them its best wishes. Abbey—Smith At Philadelphia, by Rev. Edward A. Keelan, Pastor of St. Francis Xavier's Church, William T. Abbey of Mildred, and Miss Mary T. Smith of Philadelphia, were joined in holy wedlock. COURT PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER TERM, 1912 On Monday, September 10, 1912, ;he several Courts of Sullivan Dounty, convened at Laporte, Pa., Present: Hon. Charles E. Terry, President, and Hons. James P. Miller and Deunis Keefe, Asso ;iate Judges, on the Bench. The Grand Jury were called and sworn and George W. Jackson, Esq., of Dushore, was appointed foreman. Kate M. Tliall vs. James J. rhall, No. 1 December Term, ldll. [n Divorce. Rule to show cause vhy an Attachment shall not issue. Ellon May Miller vs. Ransom I. Miller, No. 4 May Term 1912. /Vlphonsus Walsh, Esq., is appoint ed Commissioner to take testimony. Cora B. Manley vs. William F. Mauley, No. 1 September Term, 1912. Frank Lusch, Esq., is ap pointed Commissioner to take testi mony. Sarah Louise Colgrove vs. Jesse Lee Colgrove, No. 2 September Term, 1912. In Divorce. An Miiis Subpoena awarded. Rebecca E. Earnest vs. Daniel L. Earnest, No. 4 September Term, 1911. In Divorce. Divorce De cree. In Re: Petition for the Appoint nent of School DtVector in Laporte Borough. No. 2 December Term, 1912. Albert F. Heess is appoint id School Director to lill the /acancy caused by the resignation >f James C. Caven, Estj. In Re: Appointment of Inspector >f Election for Lopez Precinct. No. L December Sessions, 1912. Wil iam Quinn is appointed Inspector >f Election for Lopez Precinct. In Re: Presentment of Grand Jury, September 10, It 12, the 3rand Jury file their final report ind are discharged. Commonwealrh vs. Thomas Ma laffey, Jr. No. 13, September Sessions, 1911. Charge: Drnnken less and Disorderly conduct. After iearing testimony and argument he Defendant is discharged by the jonrt. Commonwealth vs. Alfred G. Phillips and Lloyd Phillips, No. »(), May Sessions, 1912. Charge: \ssault and Battery, &c. Jury iind Lloyd Phillips ''Not jriiilty.'' Jury find Alfred G. Phillips initty ol' simple Assault and Bat ;ery and he is sentenced by the 'ourt to pay a fine of 810, the costs >f piosecution, and to undergo an nipiisonnieiit in the County jail or a period of three months. Commonwealth vs. August Kor lic, No. 10, September Sessions, 1912. Charge: Assault and Bat wry. Grand Jury find "Not a I'rue Bill," and Prosecutrix, Mary Kornic to pay the costs. Costs paid Commonwealth vs. John Sturch, it. al., No. 18, September Sessions, 1912. Charge: Assault and Battery. Court authorizes the Dist ict At torney to enter a Nolle Prosequi upon payment of the costs by de fendants. In He: Naturalization of Aliens. The following were examined, ad mitted to citizenship and sworn in iipen Court: Jacob Wihton, a native of Rus sia; Wilem Urbon, a native of Rus sia; Frank Koster, a native of Germany. The Petition of Walenty Klocek for admission to citizenship was refused and dismissed for the reason that lie did not show sufficient knowledge of our form of govern ment. The Petition of Theodore Susock for admission to citizenship was re fused and dismisse 1 for the reason that neither of the original witnes ses can testify to full five years residence in the United States. The following accounts of Execu tors, &e. were confirmed Ni. Si. First and Final Account of James C. Caven, Administrator of John W. Heaton, deceased. First and Final Account of Harry L. Roller, Administrator of the Estate of Adam Morey, late ol Cherry Township, deceased. In"the Estate of Charles A. Vargaaon, late of Elkland Twp., deceased. Inventory and Apprais nient of Personal Estate set apart to Widow approved by the Court. In Re: Coroner's Inquest on the body of James Cunningham, dec'd. Bill of Costs approved by the Court. LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 1912. lii Re: Sale of Real Estate of John Connor, late of Dnshore Borough, deceased. No. 5 Septem ber Term, 1010. Return of Sale Confirmed Absolutely hy the Court. Harry Knouse vs. \V. F. Rand ill, No. 22 February Term, 1012. Defendant's Appeal. The jury find i verdict for Defendant. Marry Collins, Administrix of Patrick Collins, deceased. No. 22 May Term, 1011. Trespass. The Jury find a verdict in favor if Mary' Collins, Adminiatrix. Plaintiff, for $2,000. The Court grants a Rule upon Plaintiff to show why Judgement 'non stanate veredicto" shall not je entered. Returnable to next ;erm. Howard C. Hess vs. The Nord nont Chemical Company. No. 34 December Term, 1011. Assumpsit By Direction of the Court, the Jury render a verdict for Defend in t. Ride for New Trial granted. Re :urhable to next term. John U. Hartzig vs. Julius Bahr, STo. 12 February Term, 1022. \sumpsit. The Jury find a verdict or John U. Hartzig, Plaintiff, in mm of $1047.00. In Re: Appointment of Super visors for Fox Twp. No. 2 Dec unber Term, 1012. H. W. Hill is ippointed supervisor to serve until lie next ensuing election for Town ship Officers. Peter Brown (use) vs. B. E. Bohn,Defendant, and Ilenrv Tripp, it. al. Terre Tenants. No. 7 Sep tember Term, 1012. Seire Facias iur Judgt. An Alias Scire Facias s awarded. George \V. Weaver vs. Leslie Brown, Defendant, and Mrs. Emma Brown, Terre Tenent. No. 21 September Term, eOl2. Alias Scire Facias is awarded. Stegmaier Brewing Company vs. \V. E. Steafatlier. No. 44 Septem ber Term, 1012. Judgement is lirected to be entered in favor of lie Plaintiff and agaist the Defen lant. Amount to be ascertained »y the Prothonotary. Peter L. Messersuiilh. Adminis trator of Henry Diefienbach.decd., No. 40 May Term, 1012. The CV urt directs Judgement to be en tered in favor of the Plaintiff anda- Tainst the Defendant for want of in appearance, Plea and Affidavit >f defense. Amount to be ascert liiu'd by the Prothonotary. Death of Joseph Litzelswope. The unexpected death of Joseph Litzelswope occurred early Sunday morning, Sept. loth, at his home in Cherry township, after a short illness of typhoid fever followed by paralysis, lie was aged <>o years, 1 months and days. Mr. Litzelswope was born in Cherry township, this county, on May 12, 1852, on the homestead from which his body was taken on Tuesday of last week to the ceme tery for burial. Deceased was well known and highly respected throughout the county. He was a devoted hus band and a kind and indulgent father. Ilis life was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning of last week, with interment in St. Basil's cemetery. The tent of the K. O. T. M.) of Mliicli he has been a member for several years, attended the services in a body. Besides a devoted wife he leaves two sons and two (laughters, as follows: Leonard of Dnshore, Raymond at home, Mrs. J. E. Bird of Forks township, and Elizabeth at home. Death of Philip Secules Philip Secules, one of the leading farmers of Shrewbury township, and an ex-county commissioner, died Sunday evening, Sept. 15th, at the age of 70 years. He is sur vived by his wife, four sons and five daughters. The funeral ser vices were held Wednesday of lasl week, interment taking place al Salem church, in Penn township, Lycoming county. SUBSCRIBE NOW. KORWMONT. Mr. Daniel Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Merton Housto and three child ren of New York City returned home Friday after spending a month here visiting friends Enos Peters and Joe Little were jusiness visitors in Williainsport on rhursday. Ernest Botsfoni returned to Crosly Vlonday accompanied by his wife iml son Ernest, Jr. Mrs. George Fiester did shopping n Williainsport Friday. Mr. Hileman was a business caller lere Thursday. • Ernest McHenry of Benton visited Efarry and Abe Knouse last week. Messrs. Reese and Breining of iVilliamaport were in town • Thurs lay. Misses Hattie and Ruth Traugh vho are attending High School at spent Sunday with their larents here. Merchant C. A. Stars of Sonestown pent a few hours in town Friday. Dr. and Mrs. Davis of Sonestown ■egistered at the Nordmont Hotel Friday evening. Mr. Charles Secules of Muncy /alley was in town Friday. Mrs. Roland Horn is quite sick at his writing. Mrs. Warren Gritman, teacher of lie Muncy Valley school, was home >ver Sunday. Nellie and Robert Hunter spent Saturday in Dushore. Thomas Hunter and wife of near 3enton were the gu»>ts of Fred ieeler and family Sunday. Robert Cook spent Sunday with lis sister, Mrs. O. S. Bender, near Overtoil. Mrs. George Derrick, who has been /isiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. jeorge Fiester, returned to her home it Picture Rocks Saturday. W. B. Snider was u business vlsi or at Laporte Saturday. Mrs. Hanna Peterman, who has )een visiting friends near Benton, •eturned home Sunday. There will be a chicken and waffle mpper held in Nordmont Saturday 'veiling, Sept. 18, 1912 Supper will >e served from 5:80 p. in.to 10:30 p. n. Proceeds for benefit of Rev. Schehterley's salary. Everybody welcome. Kisner—Obert Charles Kisner of Colley town diip and Miss Pauline Obert of Dushore were united in marriage 5n Tuesday morning, Sept. 17th, it 8 o'clock by the Rev. Father Kairer at the church rectory. Tho bride was attired in a beauti ful blue jacket coat suit with black hat. The groom and groomsman, Joseph McMahon, wore the usual conventional black. Miss Loretta Obert, sister of the bride, wag maids maid and was gowned in a grey dress trimmed in pink. The bride is the youngest daugh ter of Mrs. John Obert of Dushore, The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Kisner of Colley Twp. Both have a large circle of warm friend who wisli thein a happ3' anil prosperous married life. The young couple left on the morning train for an extended wedding tour to Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Cleveland, Ohio. Upon their return they expect togo tc house-keeping at Mildred wlierf the groom holds a good position with the Connell Mining Co. Foust—Hurst At Muncy Valley, on Sept. 21, 1912, by Frank W. Buck, J. P., Reuben Daniel Foust of Sonestown and Miss Martha Alice Hurst ol Muncy Valley were united in mar riage. MUNCY VALLEY Miss E. Maud Miliar has returned lome after spending two weeks at West field. E. E. Mecum of Williamsport ransacted business in town Tuesday Miss Kathryn Donovan spent a day it Laporte last week. Laßue Carson of Trock spent a few lours in town one day last week. J. P. Miller spent Tuesday in Williamsport. Mr. and Mis. Misleirian olWEagles Mere spent a few hours in town' ruesday. Mrs. Owen Decker of Canton i> ■pending some time at thf* home of lersistf.r, Mrs. S. F. Jillson. Halibut!) School next Sunday at 10 a. m., preaching service 7:!50 p. 11., Sept. 29. Mrs. Margaret Mapse and daugh ;er, Mrs. S. F. Jillson and daughter ipent Sunday at Unityville. Miss Nellie Jillson is visiting her iunt,/Mrs. E. C. Potter at Laporte. Mr. and Mrs. Speaker Osier spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. jcorge Myers at Mawr Glen. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jonlan and lit le daughter, Josephine, are visiting heir parents in this p'ace. Mrs. Jos. Harris and children re turned to their home in this place ast week after spending the summer it Itheac, N. Y. Mrs. A. Jordon and son of North Mountain are visiting her si-tor, Mrs. J. Harris, in this place. Arrest Hunted Fugitive at Grave of His Mother Rloomsburg, Sept. 'J!b—After a search of two years, during which time he was hunted by officers throughout 'his section of the State without obtaining any clues as to his whereabouts, ITarry Ringrose, :>f Philadelphia, a former resident uf Berwick, was arrested at the Pine Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon, while attending the fun tiral services of his mother, Mrs. Elisha Ringrose, wife of former County Commissioner Ringrose, of Centre township. The arrest was made by Constable Charles A. Mc- Quinn, of Dunmore, on a warrant sworn out by a Scrauton party charging Ringrose with larceny as bailee. Death Follows G. C- Fry's Accident at Picture Rocks Picture Rocks, Sept'. —George C. Fry, who was so badly injured 11 week or so ago when his foot was caught in the sticker at his mill, died about 11:.10 o'clock Saturday night from tetanus. Mr. Fry was about 55 years of age and is surviv ed by his wife and one son, Ray G. Fry. Gne sister, Mary, residing at Williamsport, and two brothers, Irvin E., of Canton, and Jacob, oi Nebford, Ore., survive him Mr. Fry was one of the leading business men of this place and was widely known. He had conducted a plaining mill here for a number of vears. The funeral took place Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock, from the Baptist church. Tener Approves Pardon Harrisburg, Sept. 23—Govcrnoi Tener today approved the pardon of Alphnnso Cutaiar, who has been in prison since 180(5. Cutair wa recommended for pardon in 11M>.1 but refused by ex-Governor Penny packer. MILLINERY NOTICE I have just receiver! a line lint of Fall and Winter Hats, of the very latest styles, and am offering them at most reasonable prices. Come and took them over, the} are all beauties. LIZZIE MoNELLAN, Laporte, Pa SI.OO PER YEAR C. S. DAUBERMAN, EDITOR MOTHER What is home without a mother? Who so well a home cm grace? Ah, .hat sacred name! No other can jsurp its honored place ! Mother makes the home enchanting, makes t happy—when she's there, when die isn't gallivanting, doing cam paign work somewhere. To uplift he land she wishes, politics she'd purify; and there's none to wash he dishes, none at home to make i pie. Willie has a broken smel ler—he was fooling with the cow; Lixxie fell into the cellar and she's screaming down there now; little Myrtle calrny scratches all the fur lit lire with wire; baby's playing »vitit the matches, and he'll set the muse afire. Little sister, little brother raise the dickens with their •urves. What is home without a mother? It's a place to jar your nerves. Mother's at some cheap wearing father's shirt ind tie, arguing her firm intention to secure a vote or die. She must liave a hand in making laws that suit the fen ale mind, and at home the ki<ls are breaking all the dishes they can find. She will be no longer brooking tyranny that's known no change, and at home ooor dad is cooking pruuelets on a smoking rang. "What is home without a mother? Watch the suf frage ladies hike ! When they've won their fight my brother, you will know just what it's like. WALT MASON. BLOOMSBURG FAIR The Columbia County Agricul tural Society will hold its 58th An nual Fair, October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 1 and with present indication* it will lie the most successful fair in its history. The Pennsylvania Avi ation Co. will give two flights daily with a (50 fl. P. Curtis Biplane. There will be four racing events daily, with trotters, pacers and runners. The exhibits will be larger than ever. Ferari's Large Wild Animal Show has been book- I'd for the Midway with other var ious amusements. Free attractions of the best type will be given be tween heats of the races. The Bloouisburg Band, Ninth Ilegimont Band of Wilkes-Bane an . the Ber wick Band will furnish music. Nothing will be spared to give the patrons full value for the 25 cents admission. Stealing Seventeen Years Messenger is Arrested Ifarrisburg Sept. 19.—William W. Enderson, an express messenger of the Adams Express company, on liisariival here irom Pittsburg tonight was arrested for larceny, lie said at a hearing he had been working for the company 17 years and had been stealing packages from it during that period. He was finally caught through the theft of a watch. Clay Products in New York Valued at Over $10,000,000 The value of the brick, tile, terra cotta, pottery, and various other clay protucts made in New "V ork in 1911, according to the I nited States Geological Survey, was 810,184,376. This is a decrease of #1,987,573 as compared with the figuras for 1910. Exchange Value of Farm Products Is the title of a speech made by U. S. Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, August 26, 1912. This speech has been issued in document form by the American Protective lariff League as document No. 99. Send postal card request for free copy to W. F. Wakeman, Sec., 339 Broad way, New York.
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