Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-20

SttlI III the SOu0ty IatI.
WLKEs.BARRE, July l5.-The
convicted banker, T. V. Rockafellow
is still in the county Jail, quartered
in Cell No. l with Charles Voight,
who embezzled $4,000 from bank.
lie declines to see visitors, and has
had no interviews with any one out
side the Jail since his incarceration.
He complains bitterly of pains in
his head, and spends most of his
time weeping. Occasionally he
talks little, and speaks Of friends,
or of those whom he befriended in
their business troubles, as the parties
who are responsible for his failure
and for all the ills consequent there's
upon. He intimates that one man
in town could tell more about his
case than any other and is chiefly
responsible for what has occurred,
but he dosen't name the person, and
no special effort seems to be made
to have him do so. He has asked
to have his transfer to the penitenti-
airy put off until next week.
Ample preparations are being
made for the great pic mic which is
to be held here on the 18th of Au,
gust. The large pavilion which is
being erected on the borders Of
Lake Mokoma was raised on Mon
day, and a number Of workmen are
engaged finishing it. The building
when completed will be about seven
ty feet long, comprising room for
assembling, dancing etc. A ladies
room, and room for sale Of re-
freshments. Tables and seats will
be placed in the shady grove around
the buildings. From the pavilion
a winding path leads up to the Mo-
koma plateau, from which a fine
view can be had of the whole lake
Another shaded path leads up to
the town. Not far from the pavil-
ion is landing, where those who
wish to enjoy ride upon the lake
can take the steamboat. Those
who have the arrangements in charge
will spare no pains to accommodate
the people who attend,
The farmers of Columbia and ad-
joining counties will hold their Sec
ond annual picnic at Wynona Park,
near Coles Creek, Pa. on Thursday,
Aug. 2nd. This beautiful park lies
along the B. & r. r., Just above
Coles Greek station, on which are
the great Indian springs whose pure
sparkling waters the red men held
sacred. This grand park, with its
stately trees casting forth such in
yiting shade, with its grand springs
of pure sparkling water, with its
central location and close proximity
to the railroad has been chosen by
the farmers as the place for holding
their annual picnics. Able speakers
to discuss farm topics have been en-.
gagged and among the number is J.
L. Altman, of Thompsontown, Pa.
Reduced rates have been secured
over the B. x S. Railroad, special
trains will run, and an ample num-
Der of comfortable coaches will be
provided to convey all in attend
ance to and from the picnic. An
abundance If refreshments of all
kinds will be served on the grounds.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the farmers of Columbia and ad-
joining counties, and the public in
general, to attend this grand annual
picnic. Come one and all, and
bring your wives, your sons and
your daughters with you to enjoy
day of social intercourse, Of pleasure
and of profit in the cool inviting
shades of the beautiful Wynona
Park.
Governor Flower has appointed a
committee, composed of Drs. j. NJ.