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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Considerable excitement was
created in this place on Monday
afternoon Jan. 9th, by the sudden
demise of Jesse Vargerson, an aged
and respected citizen Of this place.
He was complaining of feeling un
we'll Sunday evening, but il was mol
thought to be anything serious
Monday morning he was feeling
better and continued so until after
noon, when he again complained oi
feeling worse. In q short time he
got up out of his chair and threw
up his arms exclaiming, I am blind
l cannot see. He would have fallen
to the floor, but was caught by his
son =. q. who was near him at the
time. He carried his father into an
adjoining room and laid him down
upon a couch, where he only breath
ed few times and was dead. DR.
W. F. Randall was called as
as possible, and after exami .atiou
decided that death was caused by
the clogging of the pipes leading to
tue heart stopping circulation and
causing instant death. Mr.. Varger.
son was In his 10Th year, a kind
husband, an indulgent father and a
good neighbor. He leaves an aged
companion, three sons and five
daughters and numerous grand
children. Deceased will be greatly
missed by his family and friends.
Funeral, Thursday Jan. l2, 1893.
A FRIEND.
Estella, Jan. 10. 1913.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
An Eagle ON Trinity's Spire.

A big bird perched on the spire
of Trinity Church attracted con-
siderable attention from pedestrians
on lower Broadway yesterday fore
noon. The bird sat on the steeple
for more than an hour, looking down
upon the hustle and noise in Broad
way and occasionally pluming him.
self. Looked at through a pair OF
field glasses the bird appeared to be
an eagle. His general color was
brown, the. breast and neck being
white and the head and legs yellow.
After an hours rest the eagle spread
its wings and flew over to New
j Jersey.-New York World.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
A Unique BfIl.

An Artist employed in decorating
the properties of an old church in
Belgium, being refused payment in
lump, was asked for details, sent
his bill as follows
Corrected the ten Command
mei,ts $5.l2.
Embellished Pontius PLATE and
put ribbon on his bonnet, $500.
Put new tail on a rooster of st.
Peter and mended his comb, 1920.
Replumed and gildcd the left
wing of the Guardian Angel $4.l8.
Washed the servant of the high
priest, and put carmine on his cheek,
s5.l2.
Renewed heaven, adjusted two
stars and cleaned the moon, $7.15.
Reanimated the flames of Purga-
tory and restored souls, $500.
Bcvived the flames of hell, put a
new tail on the devil mended his
left hoof and did several jobs for
the damned, SILT.
Rebordered the robe Of Herod
readjusted his wig, $3.50.
Put a new spotted sash on the
son of Topias and dressing in his
sack, 80.
Cleaned the ears of Balaam's ass
and shod him, $500.
Put earrings into the ears Of Sarah,
$2O4.
Put stone in David's sling, en-
larged the head Of Goliath and ex-
tended his legs, $500.
Decorated Noah's ark, So.
Mended the shirt of the prodigal
son and cleaned his ears, $4.
Total, $50.l5.-Es.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Mr.. McFarlane is having the
Spencer saw mill, recently purchased
by him, on West Main street, re-
paired. Mr.. McFarlane has con-
tracted to saw the lumber ,or sever
al bridges on the line of railroad,
viz: Across Deep Hollow Run in
the vicinity of James Gansel's ;
Mill Greek near Lake Mokoma and
over Loyal Sock at Rings. This
contract must be filed at q specified
time, hence the hurry of repairing
the machinery, of the old saw mill as
it is familiarity known in this Sec
tion.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
No sunday Papers.

Among the decisions handed
down by the Supreme Court last
week, was one confirming the legali-
ty of the old blue law of 1894 in re-
lation to the publication of Sunday
newspapers. The case upon whicl,
the decision was rendered was that
of Thomas Matthews, publisher OF
the Pittsburg Sunday Leader. Mr..
Matthews was convicted of publish
ing and issuing his paper on Sun
day, December ~. 1891, under the
act of 1874, which prohibits the fol-
lowing of worldly pursuit on the
Sabbath save those that are an alb
solute necessity for the wants of the
community. The Supreme Court
in affirming the decision of the lower
court gives as its opinion that the
law upon the subject is plain and it
could do nothing but interpret it as
It did and confirm Mr.. Matthews
conviction.
The court says that the trainers
Of the act of l794 could not forsee
the growth Of newspapers or that
they would possibly have exempted
them under the provisions of the
act. The court in conclusion COM
mcnds the act, but says that a too
liberal enforcement of its provisions
may lead to its repeal and that it ia
in more danger from its friends than
its foes,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Miss Florence Gleim, daughter OF
Mr.. F. E. Gleim. the popular cashier
Of the West Branch National Bank,
and one of the building contractors
of the w. & N. B. r. R., celebrated
her 10, birthday Monday by charm
ing reception for her friends at the
Updegraff from 8 to IL o'clock Mon
day evening. The ball room on the
upper floor of the new hotel was
most tastefully decorated and the
Stopper and Fisk orchestra furnish
ed delightful music for the dancing
which was participated in by a
large number of young people,
Williamsport Times.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

James G.. Sweet is assistant head
waiter at the Wyoming House.
He and his family live at 81 Lacka-
wanna avenue. The youngest child
is months old. This child's name
is Joe Stevenson Sweet, and he is a
wonder, says the Scranton IruAh.
He can walk, talk, sing and do any
thing that child three times his
age can do. This remarkable devel-
opment began to show itself when
the boy was 5 months old. Joe is a
vigorous child, and the manner in
which he gets around, whether on
foot or in his little express wagon,
causes the greatest delight in the
household.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
Revenge II sweet.

A certain man, on his way some
where, stopped in town to see the
sights and try experiments. The
beauty of the surroundings excited
his greed. He was seized with an
intense longing to own all; to be
the sole possessor of the entire
wealth, represented by the hand
some buildings and fine graded
streets. He went to the landlord
and asked him what he would sell
out for. But as the figure was too
high for his purse, he, after buying
about $3.50 worth of the hotel, be-
came violent, departed in a huff and
was last seen taking up the whole
road for spite.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
"Some day." predicts the Rost,

"Some day." predicts the Boston
Transcript "stock raisers will turn
their attention to the common
donkey, and with a few generations
of liberal feeding, careful grooming
and judgment in selection, will raise
a breed that for all draught or car
rying purposes will be superior to
either horse or mule. The hoofs OF
the donkey seem absolutely incap-
able of lameness, his endurance is
without parallel save in the camel,
and with good treatment there is no
reason why the size of tho breed
should not be greatly increased.
The donkey has bad name, but
ages of i'll treatment have given
him bad temper, which can be
overcome only by kindness.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

While a lot of men we're cutting
ice on the river above town one of
them hauled out large cake in
which a black bass measuring 22a
inches was imbedded, says the Clear
field Public Spirit. The fish was
placed in tub Of water to thaw out
and when the lady of the house
went to the tub to get his flshship
ready for supper it was found swim
ming around in the tub. When
weighed the bass tipped the scale at
4 pound and IL ounces.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

1t is important that care be ex-
ercised in nominating candidates
for election officers. Judges and
inspectors under the new voting
system are required to perform
duties more delicate than under the
old election methods, and only the
most capable and efficient men
should be selected. This matter
should be carefully considered at
the caucuses, and when candidate
is named the question as to his fit
ness should be asked. Let no mis-
take be made in nominating these
officials.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The Barclay postoffice is now q
thing of the the past, it having sur.
rendered its credentials after an
active and useful service of about
forty years,
In Its palmy days Barclay was
quite busy town, the mines there
employing large force of men.
There were stores, shops, church,
school house, etc., the whole making
a scene of activity, the like of which
is 30 often seen about the smaller
colleries in the anthracite region.
The coal mined at Barclay was
of the bituminous variety, and for
blacksmith's purposes had no equal
in the country, there being a de-
mand for it hundreds of miles dis
tant.
The short line road running from
the mines was built about thirty
six years ago. the coal being ship
ped over it to Towanda and thence
up and down the valley by canal
boat, until the completion Of the
Lehigh Valley road. The mines
we're leased by the old Erie Compa
ny, the coal then run to that line al
Waverly, and thence over the road
it being used principally by the
engines,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The REPUBLICAN gave Newell of
the Dushore Reviesc badly away last
week. Both papers published the
same article relating to the con-
Quoting of the February election.
The REPUBLICAN credited the article
to the Reporter-Jonr'sal where it
belonged Newell failed to give
credit and evidently mea : to steal
the clipping. Nothing too small for
Newell.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13


strange Gnss ef ihe 1ss1eds B6y
Who Was buppesed 10 De Dead.
ToLEDo O., January 8.-There ia
no apparent change in the case OF
Clay G.. Hopper, the young man
who was supposed to have died nine
days ago. The body has the ap-
pearance of one lying asleep.
1t is limp and retains its natural
color, the only change being in
pinkish spots about the body. which
are constantly changing to light
blue and then growing deeper. The
temperature of the body remains at
u degrees, and though it has laid in
a warm house for nine days there
are no signs of decomposition.
The case has attracted the atten-
tion of the local medical profession,
but the distracted parents will not
permit an investigation of the boy.
It is one OF the longest cases OF
suspended animation on record.
The eyes remain as bright as in life
and while the heart is not beating
the blood vessels are plainly visible.
Death, if it is death, was caused
by dropsy of the heart. The young
man has been somewhat sickly from
infancy and it was not an infrequent
occurrence for him to relapse into a
trance and remain, with no visible
signs of life, for several hours.
The parents firmly believe that
their child is only in a trance and
that, while he can do nothing, is
conscious of all that takes place
about him.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

An italian at work on the W. &
N. B. R. R., was killed instantly by
the explosion of dynamite in the
vicinity of the Summit. ON Saturday.
He was alone at the time of the ex.
plosion, hence, no explanation can
be given of how the sad affair 90.
CURED, only that he was warming
the explosive by fire. Deceased
was buried in the Dushore GENE
terry on Monday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Chas. B. Watson of Eernice,
killed a bay lynx, December %.
which had been making too free
with his chicken coop. The animal
was evidently one of the old settlers,
being very gaunt and gray, and
measuring six feet from tip to tip
TOwanda Revieac.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Only competent men should be
selected as assessors. Men of
good judgment should be selected
for this Office. Tax payers know
full we'll that incompetent assessors
cause great injustice to be done
them, and they should see that only
competent assessors are chosen.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Piano Virtuoso Paderewski only
netted $4,000 from his last concert
in London, during which he played
two hours. j. j. Corbett polished
off J. L. Sullivan in less time and
received $45. 900 for It. Who says
skilled manual labor don't pay?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

John E. Gallagher, superinten-
dent of Hotel Kennedy, will intro
duce free lunch counter, in the
near future. Hotel Kennedy is
progressive and don't hinge on a
cent and is deserving of the large
register which it enjoys.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The Lake Mokoma Land Company
are having the debris cleared out Of
the head waters of Lake Mokoma.
r. A. Conklin is experimenting the
work.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Doctor-"What you need is abso.
Lutte rest, both mental and physical.
Patient-"But you know, doctor,
I can't afford that. 1t is absolutely
impossible"
Doctor-aH- m m.m.m-m! Well
couldn't you manage to get elected
to the Legislature i?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Good resolutions are so easily
made that it is no wonder they are
so easily broken. They are fragile
things. And too frequently they
are not at all we'll taken care Of.
Guard and preserve them well each
day as each day comes and goes.
There will then be NO trouble about
the to.morrOws.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

A ST. Paul man who didn't ply
his dentist has been deprived OF his
yet unsettled for false teeth by an
order Of court. Lawyers are said
to rob their clients of their eye
teeth, but it takes Judge to divest
o man of full set.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Blowing down a chimney is one
way to extinguish a lamp but un.
less your property is we'll insured
and you are fully prepared to take
the principal character at q funeral,
don't do it.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Don't censure the postmaster for
living up to the governments re-
quirement regarding the payment
Of box rent. Indeed, you ought
not to censure anyone for demand
ing Of you their just dues. II you
owe a man, pay him he has a per-
feet right to ask you for his pay
and to discontinue credit.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The citizens Of Troy, Bradford
county are anxious for q court
house in their midst and are making
quite q stir to secure the same.
Judge Olmstead of Potter county,
will decide the question sometime
this month.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Visitors to the REPUBLICAN, Office
admire our new engine yer much.
Mr.. b. G. Welch Of Fl, Ihesville
made US call the other ay and
said it was the handsomest little
piece of machinery in the shape ol
an engine no ever saw. The good
qualities Of the engine when in mo-
ton ia just az noticeable AZ ita
beauties.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Sullivan county is pretty nearly
out of debt as the annual statement
will show. The county commits
sioners have paid of three thousand
of her indebtedness during the past
year. This will be welcome news
to the tax payers.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Notice of holding caucuses in the
several boroughs and townships
will be given place in the REpUBLI-
CAN free of charge.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

On his eighty-third birthday Mr..
Gladstone is getting ready to make
the fight of his life in Parliament.
There is no such vitality on exhibi-
ton in this country.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Without being slangy it is per.
fectly correct to say that when a
young man takes his best girl out
on the ice and she cannot skate, he
will have to let her slide.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
LoTr1E MILLER, Sec'y.

"Herel What are you throwing
stones at that old gentleman for ?''
asked the passerby.
"Cause he looks like Sandy
Clause, daggone him" answered the
little boy who had wanted a toy
pistol and got Sundy school story.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Sheriff Mahaffey is repairing the
interior of his barn and making it
first class. The sheriff says when
he has finished every strap will have
. place and must be put there.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The Williamsport daily Times
reached our table, on Monday. 1t
is neatly printed, contains lots OF
news and resembles the Philadel-
phia Times very much. Success to
the new enterprise.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The friends of the REPUBLICAN
are assisting us in various ways.
Three new subscribers were
placed on our list Tuesday by the
aid of friend.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Our press is run by steam power.
The old fashioned man power is out
of date at the county seat of Sulli-
van.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Hotel Kennedy on East Main
street, will be enlarged at an early
date and made more convenient for
her many guests. This stand is
doing a thriving business and war;
rants a good big addition to her
front.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

1t is a pity when political states are
made that those disliking the names
thereon don't try to rub them of
instead of throwing up the sponge.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The frame work for the trestle
across Deep Hollow Run in the
vicinity of Amos Little's is being
framed at Nordmont.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

A large number of Italians re.
fused TO work on the railroad Tues.
day owing to the sudden change Of
the weather. 1t registered 4 below
zero
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

E. J. Flynn and wife OF Jamison
City, spent Sunday with friends at
LaPorte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

FoR SALE E:-One pair of light two
horse bob sleds. Comparatively
new. For further particulars in
quire of T. j. Keller.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The Y. W. G. T. u, will meet at
the home Of Miss Fanny Meylert, on
Friday Jan. 13, at P. NJ. All are
cordially invited. The members
are especially requested to be pres
ent.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

John McErn of LaPorte moved
to Muncy Valley, on Tuesday where
he has accepted situation. of D. T..
Stevens e. Son.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The people of EaglesMere are
busy storing ice. They say the ice
on the lake is the finest for years
past.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

For good cigars and fresh ga
nuts and candy call at the Arber
shop.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The first genuine snow storm OF
the season in this section, came on
Sunday night and Monday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Owing to the big snow storm
during the early part of the week,
business is dull and locals scarce.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Atty. E. j. Mullen of Dushore,
has card in this issue of the RE-
PUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The question Of bettsf country
roads is one That should receive
legislative attention.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Whole number of patents issued
last week SOL, of which 81 were
granted to citizens of Pennsylvania.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The postoffice has already had in
quiries for the new Columbian
stamps. +
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

1t was eight degrees below zero
on Wednesday morning. This is
pretty cold for this section Of the
country.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The coal and ice dealers are hap.
py these days.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Our borough schools re-opened
on Tuesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

February election takes place on
Tuesday Feb. 2lst.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

We are proud of our new engine.
Call and see it.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

There is not likely to be any
scarcity of ice this year.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Insure your life In the Great Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of Philadelphia,
E. II. TohLNsoN, agent for Sullivan
County.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

BENZ. Allen and family Of CIarks-
town, Lycofning county, moved TO
Lopez, on Wednesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The county auditors finished their
labors on Saturday evening.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The Marks murderers are being
tried at Tunkhannock this week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The next legal holiday is Febru
sry %. Washington's birthday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Our merchants are doing a good
trade. The best for years past.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

Dynamite.
have quantity of Dynamite Caps,
and Fuse for sale. Any one wishing to
have stumps, rocks or boulders, removed
from their land, can procure this explosive
In any quantity from me. Can also
furnish man to handle the same, II the
party 90 desire.
FL. p. HALL,
Oct. IA, 6m. Sonest0wn, Pa.
The REruBLIcAN. only 81, 90 year.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The sleighing is extra good.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13
Basiness Locals.
HORSES 7
MULES

AONSGSI MULES
Buy your stock of
+. II. ToMLINsoN,
Sonestown, Pa.
All stock guaranteed a. represented.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

This is genuine winter.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-01-13

The REPUBLICAN. only $i.0Q year.