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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1894-05-03
BROWNSVILLE.

brownsville, the county sea OF
Cameron county, is situated in the
southern part Of the county on the
Rio Grande, about thirty miles above
its mouth. and directly opposite the
Mexican city of Matamoros. 1t has
a large trade with small towns alonn
the river for over 500 miles. The tx
ent of steamboat navigation. It has
commercial relations with the gulf
ports by the port of Braz1 IS de San
ii4go, with which it is connected by
the Rio Grande railroad. 1t also has
Communication with the interior by
stage to Alice. connecting with the
Texas Mexican aud the Arkansas Pass
r ;iwey. Another frequent mode offs
tr deportation 10 an from Browns
vile via the Matamoros and Mon
terey railroad to Rio Grande City,
and thence by stage to Pena Station.
Brownsville is laid off squareIy with
streets CT good width, aud is built up
with solid brick buildings, and has
fine city market. where all vegela-
bies, meats, fresh fish, gene, etc., are
Oh seal at remark ably low prices
The city fire department. is well
equipped and most effective. There
are three churches, Catholic, Egisco-
pal and Presbyterian. The educa-
tioual advantages of Brownsville are
unsurpassed by ony tcwn, aud une-
qualled by few Of it5 size. The PUB
lie schco building, valued at $50, 600,
is one of the handsomest and best
equipped in the Slate, and stands as
monument to the progress Of The
city. 1t employs fourteen teachers,
aud about six hundred pupils are in
daily attendance. There ere three
Catholic schools, St. Jcseph's Col
lege for boys, the convent school for
girls, and st. Alosyius' school for
boys. both of the latter being taught
by the Sisters of The IucaInate Word
convent. Another school fer girls is
the Presbyterian mission school
Among other public buildings may
be mentioned the clnrt honse,
large ard costly building which is
credit to the county, aud h custom
house, which ia one Ct lhs band
soonest federal buildings in the south.
The postcffice in this building is very
hands pmely equipped. There arr
also many handsome private resi-
deuces.
The population Numbers about
1000, about three fJurths MEXICAN.
1t is one of the preitiest little towns
in the State. and On account of its
mild and equable climate is destined
10 become . popular res ,rt, espe-
cialIy in the winter season.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1894-05-03
Ft.EEs FOR Ills LIFE.
The Historic Old St. Charles
Hotel i" New ORLEANS De-
stroyod by Fire.

New Orleans, La, April %, IL
q. m. Til" St Charles hotel is
row burning. 1t is reported one
person burned to death. The entire
structure will probably go.
New Orleans La, April 2S.-
The historic St. Charles hotel in
this city was 'lmcst entirely de-
etroyed by fire this evening.
Al 1890 o'clock the fire broke
out in the kitchen of the hotel and
rapidly communicated 10 all parts
of the building, which was so
bnilt that the fire, which broke
out in the center of the building,
had a good chance to spread
rapidly.
The house was WILL filled with
guests, but not many of Them had
yet retirerd. 1t is supposed at
this writing that all the guests
got ont of the building safely,
bu: it ism OF known for a certainty.
CHESTS who had retired fled from
their rooms in scanty attire, carry
ing with them what effects they
could. A man whose identity can
not yet be
fat this ianctme The wires fail
ed, the Western Union bailding
in New Orleans. being. in: clos
proximity to tho burning hotel,
and the operator sending the above
special dispatch was forced to flee
for his lie. the telegraph office
having ignifed.I
Memphis, Tenn, April 29.-At
1.45 a. N. the Western Union
telegraph Office in New Orleans
has been hastily removed and the
building is now burning. All
Telegraph communication with that
city is cut off for the present.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1894-05-03
WANTED.

An active agent in earh comfy
in the United States,. to solicit snh
qcriptions ipr the Twice-.-Week
Republic A liberal commission
will lie paid to hustlers.
Address, Superintendent Circu
pafion, The Republic, ST. Louis,
no.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1894-05-03

"Your daughter eecnres som~
high connections by her marriagr.
I understand" "Um. somewhat
go; but those things are not 20
expensive at they were, yon know
Detroit Tribune.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1894-05-03
FOR Ref,

The Miller's Hotel building, hav
ing been completely repaired is OF
fcrcd for rent for hotel purpose
Reasonable rates Apply to F.
Yturria.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31
KILLED BY THE TRAIN.
Within EarshOt OF Home TheO,
Hess Meets Al Tragic Death.

On Saturday evening Theodore
Hess, who with his family, resides
on farm near Montgomery, met
with an accident that resulted in his
death. While returning in wagon
from Montgomery he sought to
cross the Reading railroad tracks in
front of an advancing locomotive.
The engine which regularly runs on
the Willamsport and North Branch
railroad and which was running
backward struck the wagon, smash
ing it to bits, and Mr.. Hess was
hurled forty feet away, and was
picked up unconscious and with his
skull crushed. The horses escaped
unhurt. The scene of the accident
was less than half a mile from Hess
home and Mrs. Hess and her daush
ter, who were awaiting his return
heard the crash. They hurried to-
wards the place and the injured man
was removed to y house close by
where he soon expired.
Two Bralemen with lighted Ian
terms sat on the front part of the
engine when it struck the wagon
The engine was returning from
Montgomery after having Eauled Al
excursion to Lake Mokoma ant
back. No inquest was held. AIr
Hess was So years of age and leaves
a wife and three adult daughters
He was one OF the most prominen
Democrats in that section and rs
citizen was highly respected. A
one period in his life he was Justic,
of the Peace OF Clinton TOWNSHIP
for many years.-Ga@ette and Bal'
etin.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31
Another Murder in Wyoming
County.

George Kelley was murdered by
Adelbert Hartford at Golden Hill,
Braintrim township, Wyoming
county, on Thursday night Aug. 10th
just before dark. There had been a
cutting bee in the fallow of Frank j.
Millheim, and the parties named
with others, participated therein and
went to Millhelm S for supper about
seven o'clock.
AT the supper table George Kelly
and Adelbert Hartford had words
over an old board bill owed by Har-
ford to Kelley, in which Hartford
took Kelley by the neck, only re-
leasing his hold when compelled to
by Mr.. Millheim.
After supper the two men started
for home, half mile away, taking
up their axes as they went out of the
door yard. They were watched
down the road about thirty rods to
the forks Of the road three miles from
Laceyville, eight miles from Sugar
Run, and seven miles from Mehoop-
any. Here they were seen to stop,
Hartford taking Kelley by the neck
with his left hand, and swinging his
axe with bis right, struck Kelley on
the head with the pole of the axe.
Kelley dropped to the ground as
Hartford loosed his hold upon him.
The victim was found to be bleeding
from the mouth and nose and was
helped to the house in q dazed con-
dition and went into stupor, being
unable to give any account of the
affair before death came at G;35 on
Friday morning, Hartford was ar
rested and is confined in the Tunk-
hammock Jail,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of writ

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of writ
~ of FL. FA. issued out of the Court of
Common Pleas of Sullivan county, and to
me directed and delivered, there will be
exposed to public sale at the Laporte Hotel
Laporte, Pa, SATURDAY Sept. /. 1894,
at one o'clock p. m. the following describ-
ed property,
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
land situate in HilsGrove, Sullivan coun-
ty Penna., bounded and described as fol.
lows: Beginning at a post corner on the
east side of the street or public highway,
near the north end of the county bridge
over the Loyal Sock Creek. from which
corner an oak bears south IA degrees east,
60 links, thence along said street north A
degrees east, five rods TO pot; thence by
land of Richard Biddle, south AZ degrees
east five rods to post, thence by the same
south A degrees west, four and eight
tenths rods TO post, thence by the same
north 40 degrees west, FIVE rods TO the
place of beginning: Containing 241s
perches of land. and having thereon erect
ed one frame building used as store and
one framed dwelling house, and framed
stable and other outbuildings; all cleared.
ALSO, another lot piece or parcel of
land situate and being IN the Township of
Colley, sullivan county. Penna and heing
portion of the David Zeigier warrant,
and bounded as follows;
Beginning at the north side of the Lee
Settlement Road adjoining Lot No. 80
and running north along the west side OF
said Lot. 1866 feet TO a branch of the Le-
high Valley r. r., thence west along said
railroad and Lot No. So. 1875 feet. theme,
south 225 feet to the Lee Settlement Road
thece along said road 125 feet to the plac,
of beginning: being Lots No. 40 and Al, OF
map of the village of Lopez, made by p
f. Alden. And having thereon ercctec
one two storied framed building used rs ;
millinery store and dwelling house. {
framed stable and other outbuildings; al
cleared.
Seized. taken into execution and to b,
sold as the property of Julia Gordon a
the suit of J. II. Holtzhower
THOMAS MAIIAFFEY, Sheriff.
SCoUTEN, Attorney.
'sherifs office, Laporte, Pa, Aug. t. 1894
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

IL is rumored at Laporte that
work on the new road down Loyal
sock has come to halt. This IS
really to bad Our people had every
reason to expect that this thorough
fare would be in readiness for travel
at the date fixed for the Forksville
Fair. We are told that there is no
certainty of its being completed this
year. This being the case legal pro-
ceedings should again be revised
against the officials to blame for the
delay. The history of tie making
of this road, in a nut shell, is like
this. A year ago the court ordered
the road made. Laporte
Borough, Laporte Twp, Shrews-
bury Twp. and Forksville Borough
went to work at once and completed
their part at cost of several thous.
and dollars. The officials of Forks
Twp, have squirmed and grunted
and did everything possible to delay
the matter and to-day there is yet
TO build at least two miles in that
Township, hence the officials in the
districts above mentioned, who went
on and did their work at the above
mentioned cost have laid out of
their money and the use of the road
for nearly year. This is unfair I'M
just and there isn't particle ofright
in it, and the parties delaying the
matter should be made to explain
The cause.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

A number of Laporte people went
to Niagara Falls on the excursion,
Saturday evening. Among the list
were. Mr.. aud Mrs. H. I. Downs,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Crossley, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas, Tinklepaugh, VIM.
Vansteinburg, Geo. Laurenson, Thos.
Coyle, Jno. Bennage and Albert
Diefenderlet. They all report a
good time.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

On the occasion of the Sunday exour
sion to Like Mokoma, | noticed that the
slloons of sullivan county's capital were
open and doing IA rushing busiHess, regard
less of the law which forbids the sale of
liquor on Sunday | have looked care
fLIiy through the Sullivan county papers
to sec if they have any fault to find with
such proceedings, but all appear to be
blind TO the fact that the law has been
,hus transgreSsod. 1t Is a dark blot on the
fair name of Laporte. e.-Towanda Review
The above is written by cores
pondert of the Towanda Reyieao,
who styles himself, "That Man
A bout Vown.n So sar as our knowl.
edge reaches, his remarks are I'M
true in every particular. He speaks
of saloons. We have but one. Oul
Hotels, however, did large trade
on the Sunday mentioned. The La
porte Hotel, we understand, enter
tanned four hundred people fol
dinner, and the other Hotels did {
corresponding business, 1t Is on
opinion that this Towanda cores
ponGent witnessed these people ente
the several hotels and imagined tina
they were drinking. Imaginar,
news is dangerous, and we feel con
lident that the only "dark blot or
the fair name OF Laporte," receive,
by this excursion, was the pen of th
| Towanda Recieao correspondent.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31
Assignee's Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the account
of VIM. c. Rogers, Assignee of John G
and Geo. G. Wright for the benefit of
creditors, has been filed in the Court OF
Common Pleas of Sullivan County and will
be presented to said Court for Confrma.
ton on Sep. 10, 1891 at 3 o'clock p. m.
unless exceptions be filed thereto
ALPHoNsUs WALSH,
Aug. 1S, 1894 PTothonotarv.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31
AdinimistraGor's Notice,

Estate of Cyrus B. Miller, late of David
son township, Sullivan county, Pa. de-
ceased. Letters of administration upon
the above named estate having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons having
claims against the same will present them
for payment, duly authenticated and
those indebted thereto, will please make
immediate payment to
A. j. BRADLEY, Administrator,
Aug. 5, 1894, Laporte, Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

A number Of our citizens, are anX-
ious to see the school audit. One
or two tax payers came to our office
recently thinking that it had been
published with out their notice and
asked to see the files with it in. On
learning that it had not been pub
lished they were surprised and Won
dered the cause.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

DR.. Y. l.. Liberman. the oE;y regular
visiting Oplician, of Penn Yam, N. Y,
will make his date in Sullivan county, as
follows: Dushore, at the Carroll Hotel
August 90, 81 and % Forksvile. at
the Seeley Hotel Aug. "a, only Hills
Grove, Aug. % to 81 inclusive at the
Walker Hotel. Sonestown, Aug. 2S, 30 at
the Magtrgle Hotel. Laporte, Aug. 30 at
Laporte Hotel
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

D. Kennedy proprietor of Hotel
Kennedy, was taken dangerously i'll
with convulsions last week. AT
present he is on the improve and is
able to be around.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

james Gansel of Laporte Twp,
who has the contract Of lathing and
plastering the new court house, has
sub let the iathing OF the same to
Houpt and Snyder of Milton. The
sub contractors commenced work
this morning, Thursday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Work on the court house and
Catholic church under the supervis
ion of the Lawrence Bros, is pro
crossing very satisfactory to those
Immediately concerned.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Mrs. S. f. Colt of Cheektowaga,
N. Y, is spending a few weeks with
friends III Laporte. Mrs. Colt comes
for The good of her health. She has
been troubled with hay fever for
some time past and has every reason
to believe that a sojourn of a few
weeks on the mountain will restore
her former good health.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The carriage and paint shop build
ings erected 10y J. W. Ballard on
West Main street, are excellent build
ings for tie purpose intended and
will compare favorabIy with any like
buildings in the county. 1t is assert,
ed by those who ought to know, that
Mr.. Ballard turns out more new
wagons than any one institution Of
this kind in the county.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

A brand new school house is being
erected ut Nordmont. 1t is said to
be fine building and will accommo.
date large school of children. 1t is
built with view Of the future as
well as the present. Arthur Botsford
is doing the work.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

We have been officially informed
that the Picnic, held at Laporte on
Aug. 18th for the benefit of the
Catholic church, was a great hnan-
cial success, The net proceeds are
about $l,670; and this amount will
be applied towards the erection of
the churches at Laporte and Ber-
nice.
The contests for the cane and
watch were closed on Thursday last
and netted S1,075.75. The cane
was won by Mr.. Frank Gallagher of
our city; the watch was secured by
Miss Nellie Gi!ligan Of Lopez.
1t must, indeed, be gratifying to
Father Enr9ht TO meet with such
eloquent Endorsement of his efforts,
and we hope that he may long lie
spared amongst us to perform the
great work that has been assigned
him,
The church, which is now under
course of construction, is being
pushed on rapidly by the Lawrence
Bros. and will be ready for the cere-
mony of dedication by Nov. 1st. 1t
is handsome structure and is ad.
mirably located. 1t will be an orna
ment TO our city.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Hon. Russell Karns is having his
Lake Mokoma cottage erected.
Four carpenters Of Columbia Co.,
are doing the work.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The friends OF the Democratic
ticket propose making a still hunt,
Our people will do their bidding in
open daylight.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The Lawrence Bros. have awarded
the contract of plastering the new
court house to James Gansel of La
porte township. Jim will commence
the work next week and will do a
first class job.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The W. and Y. w. 9. Il. Unions
of Laporte will hold a Parlor Meet
ing aud Peanut Social Mt the home
of Mrs. G. II. Grimm Friday evening
August 3lst. An Offering for the
benefit of the Societies will be CRATE
fully received at this time. A cor
dial invitation extended to all.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The friends of our ticket, both Dem
ocrats and Republicans must effect an
organization and get into working
order. With this done, we are as
sured Of success.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Those Democrats who said they
were anxious to vote for Durham
for President Judge, will have n
chance to crafty their wishes, this
fall.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Rev. Fr. Enr;ght held divine ser
vices on Sunday last at EaglesMere at
Ia. m, Late mass was celebrated at
Laporte at l0:3O.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The Normal Institute now IN ses-
sion at Dushore, will close one week
from to-day, Friday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Mr.. aud Mrs. j. +. Hill, OF
Huohesville and Mrs Eugene
Gardner and daughter of New York
city, are visiting DR., Hill and family
at Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The several new buildings under
construction in Laporte, shows off
at good advantage on the Mere
road about half mile from town.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Mrs. r. f. Marmon, of Monett,
Mo-, on Monday gave birth to four
ehildren-three girls and one boy
the combined weight of which is 1G
pounds. The mother, who is small
woman, is doing well.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

County Commissioners, Farrei
and Litzelman. were IN town tle
latter part OF last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Station agent Ritter is the busiest
man in town. Attending to busir ess
and going without his dinner, is
frequent occurrence with him.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Miss Nan WelIcs of Meshoppen,
Wyoming county. is visiting Judge
Incham and family of Laporte
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Miss Sadie Snyder of Forksyille,
Sundayed with Mr.. aud Nrs. f. W
Mcylert ot Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

BuSfness Locals.
The best place to buy fruit jars is at
Bodine Il Warns, Sonestown, Pa.
Meat and fish at B. & w. soncstown, Pa.
BoGine e Warn, sell goods at bottom
prices-give them call.
For sweet potatoes and fruits go to
Bodine 81 Warns, Sonestown, Pa.
A large and complete assortment of
grain cradles sickles. and all kinds of
harvesting tools at Coles Hardware.
Bicycle. sundries and repairs at Coles
Hardware.
You can net more than $500 a day
making birch oil, and | can put you up IA
Still for about one-half the cost of only
few months ago. have made over forty
Stills and know how they should be made.
Write or call for prices.
JAMES CUNNINGHAM The Hardware
Dealer, Jackson's block, Dushore, Pa.
During these hard times everybody
wishes to be economical. Buy Gasolene
Cooking Stove and save in fuel, time,
trouble building fires etc. Call and in
spect them at Coles Hardware, Dushore,
Pa.
Ice Cream will be served Friday after
noon and evening at the parlor of the
Mountain House. Mrs. NJ. G. LAUER.
Three cans of corn 81 cents and three
cans of tomatoes % cents at, KEELER's.
WANTED.-A good blacksmith for
further particulars write or inquire Of
j. w. BALLARD,
Laporte, Pa.
A lot of So. 90 ladies shoes will be sold
for 81. 90 until the stock is exhausted at
L. J. KEELER's.
We have on hand the largest assort-
ment of ladies' gents and childrens' shoes
| at the lowest prices ever offered in La
porte. Come and see them. II J. KELLER.
Get your milk pans and pals at Coles
Hardware. Made of the best material
and workmanship.
Mems women S and children's rubbers of
all sizes at John Finkle's, the Laporte boot
and shoe man John offers them reason
able. If in need of rubbers for yourself
or the little ones, go look them over.
Just received at T. J. Keelers store,
new lot of Morie silk, worth rs cents per
yard-Our price 80 cents.
4 new lot of the latest styles of Dress
goods just arrived at I, j. KEELER'S.
LIME for fertiliaing and building, ad-
dress John b. Fox 81 Co. Hughesville, Pa.
Tin roofing Spouting. Guttering, any
kind of tin work you want, done on short
notice at the Leading Hardware Store.
SAM'L COLE, Dushore, Pa.
We always keep a good supply of paints
oils and glass and all kinds of building
supplies. Coles Hardware, Dushore, Pa.
For the latest styles in mems and wo-
mems shoes, call on John Y. Finkle the
boot and shoe man South Muncy st, La
porte, Pa.
Notions and Drygoods just received at
I. j. kEELERS, at bottom prices, also
Mems Furnishing goods.
For barbed or plain fine wire, call at
COLES Hardware, Dushore, Pa.
A new extension window spring for
hanpiDu st,rinp window curtaipS fSon ba
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

number ofpeople of Muncy Val
ley, attended Catholic services al
Laporte, Sunday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

We will give n biographical
sketch of our candidate for Congress
next week
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Josh Lull of Bernice, is, so we un-
derstand slated by the bosses of the
democratic party, for Prothonotary to
be elected one year from this fall.
The bosses fixed up the present
ticket. Isn't it pretty near time to
let the bosses down? They have
run the machine for number of
years. The people should come to
the front now.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

The Republican Judiciary Con-
ferees met in Dushore, on Thursday
of last week, and placed i'll nomina-
ton Hon. e. NJ. Dunham of Laporte
for President Judge of this district.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-31

Harry Karns of l.aporte, left Tor
Towanda on Tuesday, where he VIII
continue his school days.