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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

GENTLEMEN In pursuance of the
forty-thlrd section of the. Act of
May s, 1854, you are hereby noti-
fed to meet in convention, at the
Court House, in LaPorte, on the
first Tuesday in May, A. D. 1890,
at 1 O'Clock, being the 9th, day Of
the month, and select, oioa. ooce. by
a majority of the whole number Of
directors present one person of liter
ary and scientific requirements, and
of skill and experience in the art Of
teaching, as County Superintendent,
for the three succeeding years; and
certify the result to the State Super
intendent, at Harrisburg, as required
by the thirty-ninth and fortie.h Sec
tions Of said Act. M. r. BLACK.
County Sup. of Sullivan County.
Forksyille, April 9Th, 1890.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

Our exchanges quote Grover
Cleveland growing in weight at the
rate of rs pounds week. He has
growed the partition right out of
his law office in New York. While
writing ut his desk he invariable
takes the left hand corner of his
table leaving his right arm on the
desk; in this position his abdomen ex-
tends into the middle of the room
and when he desires mo admittance,
he heaves it against the door which
prevents all intruders from entering.
A patent bolt, which perhaps, will
never be duplicated.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

The new boat house of James
McFarlane, on the borders Of Lake
Mokoma, is about completed. 1t is
a Jim slicker. Who will be the next
to follow suit Those William
sport capitalists and stock holders of
the Lake Mokoma Land Co., should
show up pretty soon. A little in
terest shown in the new enterprise
about now would do lots for its
future success. The Mokoma
Heights under the supervision of D.
W. Garrigues of Philadelphia. is
progressing finely. We wish we
could say the same Of the surround
ings of the lake. A move is neces-
sary. Each Williamsporter inter-
ested should erect cottage this
summer. 1t is useless to hope that
uninterested parties will build until
those who were the instigators of
the enterprise, have at least shown
some interest in the welfare of the
place.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

We fear the Williamsport ,Su'a
will be no more. That paper made
the gross statement in a recent is
sue that Mr.. Fague edited the
Hughesville MGa Mr.. F. is fear
fully out of sorts about the wrong
done him and fears are entertained
that he will put all end 20 the .S,oe
1t will be admitted by all that Mr..
Fague has been viciously insulted,
but we trust that he will use proper
precaution in dealing out his feel
inga. 1t can't be that the San has
ever smiled upon the dudish editor
of the Nal or else he never would
have forgotten him. Rutter you
will please step forward, take off
your hat, pull down your vest, wipe
your nose and arrange your eye
glasses while the solemn duty
of q formal introduction is performs
ed. You will now take your
seat and in your next issue please
inform the Burg people that they
never will be called upon to answer
your blunders as G litor of the Mail,
in the future. Oh! what relief
this will be to them.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25


The exercises were held in the NJ
r. church on Wednesday evening
April 10th. The interest of the
people was exhibited by the as
semblying of a very large audience.
The occasion was enlivened by some
very choice instrumental and vocal
music admirably executed by Mrs.
+. Chatfee and Miss. Blanche Collins.
The salutary address was given by
Miss Jennie Molyneux. also an essay
entitled "Triiles," both of these
productions were excellent and were
read in an easy and graceful style.
Next followed an Grafton, by Mr..
Albert l.. Lewis, entitled National
Development" which was delivered
in an impressive manner, and a.
bounded in historical illustrations,
and showed deep study and close
thinking, and was an able produc-
ton. Next in order was an Grafton,
by Arthur j. Bird-Subject, "Silent
Influences" Mr.. Bird has fine
address and an excellent voice for
public speaking, and his Grafton was
delivered with force and eloquence
His comparisons and illustrations
were very fine. The motto of the
class of 80 was "Deligenoe, Vigilance,
Success The valedictory and an
essay on the class motto, was given
by Miss Sadie Molyneux. The adj
dress was well written and exceed
ingly appropriate to the occasion.
The board Of directors occupied
prominent position on the platform,
and the diplomas were given to the
graduating class, by J. w. Rogers
president of the board accompanied
by few well timed remarks. Mr.. r..
d. Lancaster in behalf of the board,
presented their thanks to the teacher.
The literary exercises of the class
showed close application, and high
degree OF culture, and reflected
credit on Prof. Meylert as CON-
petent instructor. Prof. Black
being called upon made a few very
pertinent remarks. The closing adj
dress to the class by Prof. Meylert
was very touching and beautiful, and
abounded in happy illustration, and
instruction, and was greatly admired
by all. d.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25
sa.o5 Excursion.

To the Odd Fellows of Sullivan
county: There will be an excursion
on the w. & N. B., to Danville, on
Saturday Abril 26, to witness the
anniversary of I. Q. o. f., at said
place. The train will start from
Sonestown at I a. m. and leave Dan
vile at 10 p. m. Fair $2.05.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

magnificent display of fancy furniture Duhore
variety chairs that ancient
odd shape Hundreds of them every
spread for inspection Fancy cabne cabnets
fancy foot backing card tables &c.
display you possibly
you buy not, everybody is welcome,
Very Respectively, In WRENCE BROS
wish call attention line of caskets
beautiful in design and constitute within themselves
aue finished roadclot plush
price that brings them within reach of all classes Please
model the dealers
Sullivan We also havea full line of wood caskets
robes, trimmings &c.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25
This is what a subscriber to the

This is what a subscriber to the
REPUBLICAN said the other day: II
am a subscriber to all three county
papers, but my choice of the three
is the REPUBLICAN, it contains more
news and prints more facts than
either of the other papers. I un-
fold it anxiously and am never dis
appointed to see much of interest in
it's columns"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

The particulars of horrible ac.
cident at Lairdsville, this county,
reach the Republican this afternoon.
Shortly after l o'clock Monday
morning the general store OF Hiram
Grouse, at Lairdsville, was discover
ed to be completely enveloped in
flames, and an hour afterwards there
was left nothing but the ruins of
the establishment, although those
who had been attracted by the fire
made every attempt to check the
progress of the flames. Unfortun-
ately, however, the fire started at a
time when the whole neighborhood
was wrapped in slumber, and when
first discovered it was apparent
that no human efforts could save the
place.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

Owing to the fact that Patsy Con-
nor of Eernice did not deny the
statement made in the REPUBLICAN
at recent date, that he was can
didate for Member this fall, it is
fair to presume that he will be
among the number seeking the nom-
ination. Patsy is a fine young man
and it would be hard for the Demo
cratic party of Sullivan county to
find his superior within it's borders.
Since our statement that he was a
candidate, we have heard the con-
versation of several Democrats in
this and adjoining precincts who ex-
pressed themselves very warm for his
selection at their Convention. Patsy
would make good Representative.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Court May 26th.

did considerable clipping last week.
Decoration Day and Fourth OF
July, both come ON Friday this
year.
The potato bug has come to the
surface. He will no doubt stay
during the SUMMER vacation.
Don't you think it would be the
proper caper to transplant your ash
heaps and rubbish piles, about now.
Mr.. l. Lamoreaux of LaPorte, WHO
fell and broke his leg recently, is
mending as fast as could be expected.
Delightful spring weather con-
tinues and the farmers are as busy
as bees getting ready to plant their
spring crops.
Frank Buck the well driller of
Dushore, was in town Wednesday
and removed his machine to Lopez,
where he will drill several wells.
Prof. j. P. Little of Nordmont.
who is engaged in the lumber busi-
ness at said place, was at the county
seat doing business on Monday.
The Democrats of this vicinity
don't seem to mind the death of
Randall very much. He was not
one of Cleveland's pets, hence the
treatment.
The largest catch of the season
lat. F. NJ. Crossle y of this place
accompanied by friend, captured
them in Poll Bridge. Frank says
they were the finest mess Of trout
he has seen for long time.
The force employed on the new
school house building, are: 7. J.
Keeler contractor, A. j. Hackley,
John Andrews, John Thomas, Geo.
Laurenson and Ernest Smith. The
work is progressing nicely.
Congressman C. R. Buckalew off
this district, is a candidate for re-
election. Why not some of our
Sullivan county Democratic friends
bob up and ask for a share of the
honors. Hon. B. S. Collins of Du |
shore, for instance.
The Williamsport Republican
keeps the people Of this vicinity
pretty well informed as to the where
abouts of the Sullivan county man
who is spending few days in the
Lumber City. We assure the Re
publican that the news is apprecia-
ted here.
Constable Lawrence Lowry ac-
companied by James Wood, both of
Bernice. were out in search of
Columbia county man on Wednes-
day of last week. They visited
Benton and Light ST., but the hunt
proved in vain, for which the girl
was very much disappointed.
This is the proper season of the
year for proprietors of summer
boarding houses to commences series
of advertising for summer guests.
We would suggest that the Phila.,
Press, owing to its large circulation,
is an excellent paper to insert such
advertising.
Ezra and Dewitt Shultz who were
convicted at last term of court of
larceny and who have filed reasons
for new trial which will be heard
at this May term, were bailed by
j. G. Scouten and given their free
dom on Monday last. The amount
of bail required was $500. each.
The 26th of April will be the
seventy-first anniversary of the in.
PRODUCTION of Odd Fellowship into
the United States. Long may it
prosper. 1t would be good thing if
every man was good Odd Fellow.
It would work injury to no one, and
be great benefit to many. Tie
occasion will be properly observed
at Danville.
II the road machine recently pur-
chased by the proper officers of La
Porte township, can not be worked
to an advantage owing to rocky en-
bankments of highways, why not
/,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25
LATER NEWS.

1t is learned late this afternoon
that many people at Lairdsville are
not satisfied that the fire originated
from lamp explosion but believe
that the confagration was the work
of an incendiary. II is asserted
that Mr.. Grouse was believed to
have considerable money, and not a
few believe that the place was en-
tered by thieves, who robbed and
murdered the old man and then fired
the store to destroy the evidence of
guilt. Be this as it may, the fire
so completely wiped out every part
of the building that there is nothing
left to form much of q clue upon.
The remains Of the victim will be
taken to Columbia county for in>
terment.- WiIlianesport Repatb1i-
can.
Mr. Grouse was proprietor of the
LaPorte Hotel at this place in 1852
and has several relatives in this
section. They were notified of the
fearful death OF Mr.. Cronse on Mon
day. Those who attended the fun
eral, which took place on Wednes-
day morning were: Mr.. and Mrs.
f. M. Crossley and daughter, Miss
Bertha, and Mr.. Fred Fleschutt.
The remains were entered in the
Grouse cemetery in Columbia coun-
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

AN OLD MANS TERRIBLE DEATH
Burned TO Death IN His Store at
LairdsyilIe
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25
A MAN BURNED TO DEATH.

The most unfortunate result Of
the fire was the burning TO death of
the owner of the store, Hiram Grouse,
a man aged about sixty-five years
He was bachelor and slept in a
room over the store, and his re-
mains, burned to crisp, were dis
covered i'll the ruins of the fire this
morning. 1t is known that the un-
fortunate man was in the habit of
sleeping with lamp burning in his
room and from the condition OF the
fire when first discovered it was
evident that the blaze originated in
the part of the building occupied by
Mr.. Grouse as a bed room. The
supposition is that the lamp ex-
ploded during the night and Mr..
Grouse was overcome by the fire and
smoke before he could make his es-
cape. The horrible affair has
caused intense excitement and much
sorrow in the neighborhood OF
Lairdsville and during the entire
day the people from the country
round have visited the scene and
gazed upon the ruins. The store
and it's contents were valued at 50 900
on which there was All insurance of
S1,500.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

TofThe School directors OF Sullivan
County.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

Annual Commencement of the Forks
vile Graded School.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-25

anu III WOulu Dc uaTu LOT Cne OeulO-
cratic party of Sullivan county to
find his superior within it's borders.
Since our statement that he was a
candidate, we have heard the con-
versation of several Democrats in
this and adjoining precincts who ex-
pressed themselves very warm for his
selection at their Convention. Patsy
would make good Representative.
We have received several letters
from Cherry twp, residents request
ing us to continue our attack upon
the people in charge of the insane
man Hawk of that township. We
have also been urged by an individu-
al of Dushore to continue, he says
that we are in the right and that the
manner in which Hawk is treated
has been conversed literally in the
town of Dushore and yet the editors
of the Dushore papers were ignorant
of such man living within mile
distant. This is absurd and is of
no credit to newspaper man. Per-
haps they preferred not to bring the
matter before the public fearing
that they would loose a patron or
two by SO doing. A worthy act up
on their part.
In answer to the Gazette request
ing us to exonerate the overseers of
the Poor from all blame, we would
merely reprint a line appearing in
the article of the Gazette, viz; "One
of the overseers Of the poor on
hearing of some of the above runa-
ors Gas given in the REPUBLICAN,
went to Mr.. Hawks residence and
found him in good health" Now
Streby if the oyerseers of Cherry
twp, did rot consider themselves
for the treatment Of
Hawk, owing to property owned by
him, why did they visit him in the
of an officer? In our
article we did not hold the overseers
wholly responsible, but said that
they were partly in the blame. By
the officer visiting Hawk he admits /
precisely that part which we accused |
them of. In reference to what we
said about the insane man being a |
conrad, we would state that our in
formant stated that he was receiv-
ing pension of the exact amount
quoted in the Gazette, Sl2. per month
and from which we inferred that he |
had served time in the war. This !
we understand is granted him by the
death of a son in the army and that
he was not participant of the war.
We also received one other
letter from an individual of Dushore.
who stated that Hawk is receiving
all the comforts that he deseryes,
owing to cruelty to his family while
living. 1t might have been that
Hawk was cruel to his family, but |
can you believe that an insane per-
son is responsible for his actions.
No, we think not, and we believe
hat our readers will join us in our
decision. The words: "comtorts
hat he deserves" appearing in the
.bove mentioned letter has much
and goes to prove, to
some extent, that our informant
made correct statement of the
treatment of Hawk. The person
Who informed us and requested us
10 make mention of the fact said |
'ur thermore that he and two other
gentlemen called on Hawk and the
,der of the house the fifth on the
loor the filth on the man and the
manner in which he was dressed
caused two of the party to become
ieathly sick and brought on a spell
IF vomiting. Streby we sincerely
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
Poison Goldsn.Rod

had occasion TO go into the parlor,
said a New York physician In speak
ing OF peculiar case OF sickness
which he had treated. and the fir
thing upon which my eye fell was that
bunch OF golden-rol. IL then dawned
upon me as plainly AS day the cause
OF the trouble, and informed the
patients that they had been made sick
poisoned by that flower. It's OK
halations had poisoned the atmos-
phere, and by inhaling IL had produc-
ed the results above described. II is
needless TO add that that golden rod
went out OF the window Ia hurry.
The poison OF the golden-r rod arises
from fluffy or powder-like substance
which the flower produces as IL begins
TO decay. which increases day by day,
and sends forth its poison around, en-
tirely imperceptible. and the peace full
sleeper inhales IL 10 such an extent as
10 lay him up for several days. In
some respects the symptoms are not
unlike la grippe. II irritates the
throat. produces violent sncezIng.
makes the limbs feel as though bur-
dened by heavy weight, aud de-
presses the patient TO such a degree
that he hardly cares whether school
keeps or not
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
Wow. Of General AIger.

1T is a mistake. " says General Al
ger, Ito suppose that brave men are
an exception In the army. My obser-
walton and experience have been that
the majority OF soldiers are strangers
TO cowardice. The sensation OF going
into battle is found by comparison to
be pretty much the same In every
man. can only compare IL TO taking
"A plunge into cold water. One is
anxious TO go in and get wet all over
AS soon as possible. After yon have
made the first rush the excitement
acts as "A tonic and nerves you up TO
almost anything. IL is an interesting
fact that no call ever was made by a
commander for volunteers for any ex-
tra-hazardous undertaking that did
not meet with a liberal and prompt
response. There would always bo
more volunteers than were required.
Men in battle cannot be called human
beings. They become transformed
into demons for the time being. / re-
member the major OF my regiment.
who was very religious man, calling
out To his men in the heat OF battle To
give the enemy hell. Why Major
said 1, reprovingly, Il am shocked to
hear such language froni you. Can't
help 1t, Colonel, he replied; nothing
else will fill the BILL In plain terms,
the one thought that engrosses both
officers and men In battle is TO give
the other fellows hell. There is very
little poetry or sentiment in war;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
APHoRIsMs.

/ could never think well OF n mans
intellectual or moral character. n he
were habitually unfaithful TO his APP
pointments. -Emmons.
Good nature is the very air OF a good
mind the sign OF large and generous
soul, and tho peculiar soil In which
virtue prospers. Goodman.
A little nonsense, now and then.
Is relished by the best OF mon.
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The chief art OF learning Is 10
nttcmpt but little at time. Tho Wild
est excursions OF the mind arc ma Ia
by short flights, frequently repeated
Locke.
Adversely exasperates fools, defects
towards. draws out the faculties OF tho
wise and industrious. puts the modest
TO the necessity OF trying their skill.
awes tho opulent aud makes tho Idle
industrious. -Sclden.
Compliments OF congratulatlon ara
always kindly taIscn and cost ono moth
Ing but pen. Ink and paper. I consld-
or them as draughts upon good breed
Ing. where the exchange Is alwavs
greatly In favor OF the drawer. --Chos-
terrified.
Lie has many Ills. but tho mind tina.
views every object Ia it's most cneer-
Ing aspect and every doubtful dispen-
sation as rcplete with latent good.
bear within itself powerful and per-
petual antldote. The gloomy soul
aggravates misfortune. while a cheer
iul smile often dispeIs those mists TINT
portend n storm. --SIgourney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25

Henry Bnnee. Castle Garden. New
York City, has a G. A. X. badge with
the name M. +. Snair on IL. found at
Castle Garden during the Boston En-
campment.
Erich Westernhagen. 175 Reed
street. Milwaukee has silver shield
inscribed with the name w. Ii. Page.
18th N. Y.
George Flock. York, Neb., has tho
discharge OF Chas. III. King. Co. ii.
10Th Ohio.
L. X. Gilland. Post 500. G.. A. r..
Chambersburg, Pa. has the discharges
OF Joseph l.. Whitehead. Co. M, 10th
Pa. Cav: John McElwee. Co. ID. 9th
Pa. Res; David j. Lewis. Co. ID. 9th
Pa. Res; and John Cook. Co. A, LIST
Pa. l.. A.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
Her Accomplishment.

She cannot mend, she cannot make;
To save her life she couldn't bake
A simple loaf Of bread or cake;
AT homework she cannot assist.
In all such things she takes no stock;
She don't know how 10 darn sock;
A cradle she could never rock
But she's a fine hirtationist.
She cannot make plate of hash,
But she can dress TO cut dash;
She knows just how TO make mash,
And has dozen on the list.
The man who marries her will get,
A perfect jewel richly set,
For though she may be worthless, yet
She Is fine flirtationist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
Some Dog Bit Ne.

Two colored brethren were holding
little religious convention between
themselves. Said Elder jefferson.
Nov. Bruder Jones. just what am
youa besettln' sinP"
"Well. elder. II I must confess 4
recon my 'settin' sin am Tub for dc
female sect"
"Ah. ah, ahl"
What for you larf so. Mars Jcffer-
sonPm
We'll, jist dis, Brudcr Jones, some
dog bit me-"
''Is dat SOP"
"Yas. for suar."
They shook hands and the conyen-
tion adjourned.