Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-30
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We are unable to publish all the
news we have in type this week. Our
space will not permit it.
The Phantom party which was
given by Mrs. Chas. Wrede at her
residence on Thursday evening last
was enjoyed immensely by those who
joined in the evenings entertaiR
ment. Delicious refreshments were
served at IL m.
Why are not the blinds to the
windows of the Presbyterian church
replaced? 1t is true, it was neces-
sary to remove them from the build
ing to paint them, but now that the
work has been done, why not re-
place them? 1t would add very
much to the appearance of the build
ing.
The Pennsylvania State League of
Republican Clubs will hold con-
vchtion at Harrisburg on the 25th
of September. This is an organiza-
ton which has done much to bring
the young men of the party into
campaign work of a useful character,
and the convention will have good
effect Oh them in various ways.
On Monday we sent twenty-five of
our subscribers bills of there indebt-
edness to us for subscription, which
aggregated Sll3,00. Those who do
not respond at once will hear from
us again. We must have that which
belongs to us, in order to pay our
honest debts. We request that you
give this matter your prompt at
tention.
We acknowledge the receipt of
comp, to tile Sullivan county Fair
2, ard 4th, of Oct. This presenta-
tion strikes us a little unusual as
we have not heretofore been in the
habit OF receiving the like. We
believe this is the second one re-
ceived by us. Editor Newell, the
presenter, will please accept our
thanks,
The road between this place and
Dushore is condemned by all. 1t
is expected that supervisors in both
LaPorte and Cherry twps., will be
at next term of court.
Judge Sittser will be compelled to
pass over this substitute of road
OH his way to the county seat to
attend court and will be good
witness for the prosecutors.
The boiler in Godchatles Il Cos.
nail Factory, Towanda, Pa, explod-
ed on Tuesday afternoon and killed
five men and fatally injured two
others who will probably die. -Four
others were injured but not fatally.
Those killed were Richard Ackley,
Smith, John Boentwick,
Isaac Bantford and Guy Heeman.
j. Ryder and Geo. Seebick will prob
ably die. The cause of tile explosion
Us supposed to have been low water
in the boiler.
The young and old people of La
Porte, will give a BASKET picnic in the
park by the Meylert Mansion on
this (Tursday) afternoon; and in tie
evening will enjoy a dance III the
brick Mansion. Judge Ingham,
owuer of the building has kindly
given his consent Of the use [ the
house and the party Of the season
is contemplated by all. Tie lawn
and verandas win be lighted by
Japanese lanterns. Prof. r. J. Nc
Henry of Dushore will furnish
music for the occasion.
T. j. Keeler, contractor for build
ing the school house at this place,
has begun the excavation for the
toundation. Owing to scarcity of
dry lumber at the LaPorte saw mill
the erection of the building has been
postponed until next spring. The
foundation will be laid several feet
high, similar to that of tile new coun-
ty building and will require some
time to completsit. We are promised
that when the building is co. oleted
it will be by far the handsolness md