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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
The Backward Child,

There is many mother who feels dis
turbed and anxious because her child either
exhibits a small degree of interest in school,
or else is unable to shine among the other
children there, or perhaps even to keep
pace with them. She is haunted by hor-
rid specter of dunceship and backwardness,
and of her darling outstripped and left be-
hind in all the other struggles as well.
But do not let her be too soon discour-
aged If her child has no aptitude for
learning exactly what the Others are learn
ing, perhaps there is an aptitude for some
thing else quite different and apart, and Of
just as much value. Let her scrutinize
and discover and help the child along ac-
cordingly in the ways where nature directs.
If her child has rooted dislike for
certain thing OF a positive disability in the
direction of another, the mother would be
wiser to make an effort to have those
studies set aside, and to let him give him
self to those which he does like and where,
If he cannot distinguish himself, he can at
any rate expand what power he has Sure.
ly If his strength and time are dissipated
on those studies concerning which he is
hopeless, there is no strength or time left
for those where he might do much.
1t is not the man who is just like every
| oUHcr man WIN hcipS Nho MOIlu ulOHH tno
most, but the man whose different train.
ing and growth make him individual and
give him a coign of vantage that he would
miss If he went slipping along just like
every one else.
With tender regret for lost opportu.
pites, who has not sometimes seen a ma
| lure woman timid, self conscious, handi-
capped from youth to gray hairs simply be-
cause she was backward" child once,
! and therefore was snubbed and ridiculed
and pushed into the background, while
her sisters and brothers bore off the honors
and were the objects of universal estima-
tionP A wrong for life was done to the
little daughter, and her daughter may per-
haps suffer. from the same old mistake, fol
wrongs are far reaching. Be pitiful and
Just to the backward child in your home.
philadelphia Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
Child Questionings.

A child may ask a question on point
that cannot with propriety be made clear
to him just yet. In such a case he oughu
not to be rebuked for seeking light, but an
answer of some kind is to be given to him,
In declaration Of general truth that in
oludes the specific subject of his inquiry,
and then he is to be kindly told that by
and by he can know more about this than
he can now. This will satisfy a we'll dis
posed child for the time being, while it
will encourage hifn to continue in the At.
Ntude of truth seeking questioner. A
very simple answer to his every question
y all that child looks for but that is his
hight If he comes for it at proper time
and in a proper spirit. A child is harmed
II he be unduly checked as questioner
and he is helped if he be encouraged and
wisely trained by his parents in a child S
high prerogative as a questioner.-Chris-
hAn Herald.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
A Mothers Influence.

II every intelligent mother in this land
could bring herself to an accurate realiza-
ton of the power for broad yet conservative
advancement which lies merely in her po-
ntion in the plan of society-what an i'm
mediate uplifting of womankind there
would bel And beyond this too, reaching
away off into the future is the influence
abe exerts upon her children and through
them upon an ever widening circle, She
has great power for good in this never end
ing, ever expanding influence, which must
10 out to the world from her, through her
shildren, as we'll as in the strong and right
oppression of her individuality Bur
ton Smith in Popular Science Monthly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
Color i'm the Home.

The modern scientific decorator assures
us that while yellows are all right for a
hall or vestibule they should not be used
In rooms where one reads or works. The
reason assigned is that yellow does not alb
sorb light, but is "a strong reflector, and
these reflected rays are trying to the eyes,
but, more than that, are distinct brain dis
turbers. For the library or workroom the
most soothing or satisfactory tint is coffee
The influence of color upon tempera-
ment and physical condition being an ac-
cepted fact it follows in natural sequence
that the treatment of living rooms is Of
real Importance, Undoubtedly some ma
lures respond quicker to these influences
than Others, but any one planninga change
In furnishings will do well TO give the
matter some attention.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
Shoes and Gloves.

As rule that old fashioned word "ti-
dy' is reserved rigidly for commentator
Of q housegirl or housewife in the lowlier
walks of life. Your fine lady would scorn
10 be called tidy" why no one can ex-
Actly say. But she is in no danger Of
earning the appellation SO long as it is the
fashion to wear dirt white gloves with the
hnndsomest street toilets.
A woman can never be pronounced
faultlessly attired if there is anything
Amiss with her shoes or her gloves. A rusty
shoe peeping from under hem of glisten-
ing satin or chick crepon stamps its wear
Or, In the eyes of spectators, as lopsided
woman. But a rusty shoe may be eau
tiously concealed by care and attention, a
soiled glove never.-New York Mail and
Express
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

Mrs, Sarah X. Bolton.

Mrs. Sarah X. Bolton would be well
known to the world had she written no
books. Her life has been full Of works Of
philanthropy, of intelligent and well di-
rected efforts for the good of her kind. OF
New England ancestry and New England
education, she is yet of no section, but of
the world Foreign travel and foreign
study have eminently fitted her for broad
views and fresh methods. To the reading
world, Mrs. Bolton is best known through
her Biographical sketches Of celebrated
men and women. These biographies add to
their great value of accuracy charm Of
style and an enthusiasm that win atten-
ton and repay the careful reader.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

CURE FOR HEADACHE.-As a rem
edy for all forms of headache Electric
Bitters has proved to be the very best.
1t effects a permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches
Yield to its influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure a bottle, and
give this remedy a fair trial. In cases
of habitual constipation Electric Bitters
cures by giving the needed tone to the
bowels, and few cases long resist the
use of this medicine. Try it: once.
Large bottles only fftyl cents at G
Blakely's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

A RUG thirteen feet square, contain
ing 256 stitches to the inch, has been
sold in London for $4,000.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

IN the maintenance of their armies
the leading nations of Europe expend
100000, 900 annually.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoris
CHILDREN Cry for Pitcber's Castoria
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoris.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Csstoris.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

HOODS THE BEST FOR ME-" was
all run down and suffered with that
tired feeling. 1 thought / would Try
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and, when l had
taken two bottles of it, was 80 much
better that worked all the time. l
can say that Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best medicine for me."-F. l.. Has
kins, Huntsville, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19

HOOPS PILLS cure indigestion,
biliousness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
The Amy Proctor Sanat0riun!
BURLINGTON, VT.
DIR. L. VI. BINGHAM, Manager
DIR. L. ". BINGH1M,
An abiding place for the sick needing special and
nursing, and those requiring surgical treatment.

fyHI pleasantly delightful
walk from the railway station HOME
The
spacious furnished heated and have southeN
exposure windows delightful Lake Champan and the
areo
physician trained the sick All matters
the
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
Special Court.

Special court convened in the
court house ON Monday, with Presi-
dent Judge, E. NJ. Durham and AS
sociate Judges, Youkin and Phillips
on the bench.
Judge Dunham's commission to
office, was read by Prothonotary
Walsh.
Atty. II. L. Downs presented a
petition requesting the court to ap-
point Frank Magargle county audi>
tor in place of Morgan Gavitt.
Frank was the only applicant and
was duly appointed.
Atty. A. j. Bradley represented a
petition requesting that John L..
Shaffer be appointed constable Of
Cherry township to wait upon the
elections in said twp, in place of
John Litzelman. This request was
also granted by the court.
Atty. E. j. Mullen moved for new
trial in the case of-Adam KnelIer
VS. Colley twp. Judge Dunham was
concerned in this case and requested
Mr.. Mullen to renew his motion be-
fore Judge Peck of Towanda.
Adjourned to meet at regular
term, Feb. 18th, 1895.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
4 Summer SCHOOL OF Law.

AS early as 1886 a law school in connec-
ton with Dickinson College, Carlisle Pa.
was established. and among lis graduates
were the late Gov. Curtain. Gov. Remscy
of Mimi, and many other distinguished
men. After suspension Of several years,
this school was revived in 1890 by incorpo.
ration, the incorporators embracing mauy
of the leading jurists of this and adjacent
states 1t has steadily increased in the
number of students, the efficiency of its
work, and the perfecting of its instrument
talities
\ new departure is announced and the
first summer law school in this state will
commence on the first Wednesday of July
next. Carlisle is beautifully and health
fully situated, and summer sojourn there
will be pleasant The course is adjusted
to the needs of the students of law who
are about offering themselves for admission
to the bar as well as others. The school is
under an able faculty. We understand
that full particulars may be obtained up
on addressing the dean. AS state insti-
tuition. that has already won high rank for
excellent work. this school can be COM
mendcd.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Bodine Warns, Sonestown Pa, sell
granuiated sugar at &c.
Bodine & Warn buy beef hides and furs.
For lumbermens' rubbers and general
merchandise at fair pric es go 10 Bodine &
Warns Sonestown, Pa.
For a good 2 seated sleigh and Bear
skin robe. call on j. w. Buck, at w. II b.
Sonestown. Pa
Just think of it. pair of Blankets at I,
j, Keelers for Suc per pair,
A new lot of the latest styles of Dress
goods just arrived at T. j. KEELER'S.
LIME for fertiliZing and building, ad-
dress John B. Fox Il Co. Hughesville, Pa.
Ladies' and gents skates from csc up.
Hand sleds at prices from SOC up, great
variety at Coles Hardware. Dushore. Pa
Will pay the highest cash price for all
kinds of raw furs at Coles Hardware.
A fine line of fancy and plain Nesting
stoves, cook stoves. oil stoves etc. at Coles
Hardware, Dushore.
Estimates given on Hot Air, Steam and
Hot Water heating. Coles Hardware Du-
shore Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11


A new feature in connection with
the county institute held at Laporte
last week was the observance of
Thursday as Directors day." Adj
dresses were made by the various
instructors, especially to the direc-
tors, containing advice and sugges-
tions on their duties as officers.
After the session of the institute was
over the directors met IN the county
superintendent Office aud organized
themselves into Directors Associa-
tion. Supt. Meylert called the meet
ing to order and explained what was
being done in other counties in this
direction, and suggested that an Or
ganization be made i'll Sullivan coun-
ty. The suggestion was adopted by
q unanimous vote of the directors
present and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year !:
President, Hon. e. Nj. Durham !;
Vice. Presidents, j. ". Rogers and
w. j. Lawrence; Secretaries, Fred
Newell and Michael Mcdonald.
Upon motion it was decided TO hold
meeting at Laporte next June at
the call of the president, and one at
the time of the next county institute,
The president was authorized to ap-
point committee to prepare a pro-
gram for the meeting in June.
These meetings will doubtless
prove Of great value to the schools
The directors can talk over questions
of school terms, salaries of teachers,
purchase of books and supplies, how
20 get the best teachers, school legis-
lati,n and other questions that are
continually arising in the admins
tration OF school affairs.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
AUDITORS Notice.
In re; estate of In the Orphans Court of
Sullivan County No
Carl T. Erla February term 1S95

In re; estate of In 1ne Orphans s Court M of
Carl L. Erie. February term, 1895.
The undersigned and auditor ap-
pointed by the Orphans Court of
Sullivan county to dispose of the ex.
ceptions to the accounts of the adj
ministratrix and to distribute the
amount in or which should be in the
hands of said administrative of the
estate of Carl L. Erie, late OF Colley
twp, deceased, will attend to the
duties of his appointment at the
Office Of Hon. B. S. Collins, in the
Boro. of Dushore. on Moniay the
4th day of February 1895, at 10
O'Clock a. m, when and where all
parties interested are hereby notified
to appear and present their claims,
or be debsrred from participating in
the distribution OF said fund.
E. j. MULLEN,
Jan. 7th, 1896. Auditor.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
Mrs. Joseph Fiester. aged 81 years,

Mrs. Joseph Fester. aged 81 years,
of Laporte twp, who has been ill of
cancer for number of years, died at
her home on Saturday, Dec. 20, "a.
Deceased was a kind wife, mother
and neighbor and was beloved by all
who knew her. She was a member
of the Evangelical church and was a
liberal giver in this direction. De-
ceased leaves husband and two
sons, George and Harry and many
friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held on
Christmas day in the Evangelical
church at Sonestown, Rev. Campbell
officiating. Interment in the David
son cemetery.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The beginning of new year is
good time to renew your subscrip-
tion, or to commence new one.
The REPUBLICAN aims to give all
the local and county news of interest
or Importance. Our clubbing offers
are especially desirable.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
JANUARY 8, 1895.

The Court over ruled the above
motion to quash, hence the proceed.
ing of the contest, will go on, and no
person can foretell when the end will
come. The respondents requested
the Court to order the contestants to
file bill Of particulars. The court
will give their answer on this guess
ton this Thursday morning.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

B. F. Crossley of Laporte, who
has been serving as head clerk in J..
D. Reeser's general store. at Du-
shore, was on Tuesday, rendered and
accepted the responsible position OF
Teller of the First National Bank OF
Dushore. We congratulate the Bank
upon their choice. The officials Of
this institution will find in Mr..
Crossley an able, honest and an ems
ergetic young man.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

There are three applicants for the
appointment of court crier, viz: Jno.
x. Farrell, Cherry r. A. Conkliu,
Laporte; and Geo. Rea, Davidson.
The fight to win, is on, and bids fair
to reach fever heat.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Losr Little girls cloak; color,
dark with Killed skirt, on New
Years eve; between the Laporte
tannery and the Commercial Hotel,
Laportc. The finder will please
leave the same at this office, and be-
stow favor upon young lady of
Dushore.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

FOUND "A ladies' silver watch !,
between the two mile tree and Jos.
Shalier's, on the Sonestown road.
The owner can have same by calling
at this Office, proving property and
paying charges.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Judge Yonkin. ..'.Nring his stay IN
Laporte, Monday, call>'d on us ana
renewed his subscription % Ihe hE-
PUBLICAN. The Judge is a ore'ty
good friend Of the REPUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The new hotel "McGee" at Satter-
field is being pushed to rapid CON-
pletion. When ready for occupancy
this will I've one Of the neatest Inns
in the county. Every pains to make
it first class, is being taken by its
owner-Mr. John McGee. It is a
credit to the town OF Satterfield.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Several attornies of TunkhaDnock,
s,,bscribed for the REPUBLICAN,
wbila in Laporte, last week. We
,ra add;n n new names to our list,
almost daily.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

John Farrell of Dushore, made us
a call on Monday and renewed his
fathers subscription to the REPuB-
LICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

BoRN:-To Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Dorner of Ringdale-twins, two sons,
,on Sunday Dec. 80 One of the in-
fants died on Thursday,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

E.P.l ,eney OF North Orwell, ac,
companied by his grandson, Ralph
Cheney, are visiting friends in La
porte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Peter D. Miller, compositor on
the Elmira Adyertiser, was calling
on old friends in Laporte over Sun
day. Peter has held case in the
office of the 1Adyertiser for the past
twelve years.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Eugene Trip of Laporte, has re-
Gently erected n neat dwelling at
Satterfeld. 1t is owned by the W.
81 N. b. II. r, officials and will be
occupied by employees Of this road.
The building is credit to the owns
sers rs well as the builder.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The drawing contest for a gold
watch and quantity of -four, ar
ranged by the X. of L. organization
of Bcrnice, and held in their hall on
Christmas eve, was pleasant sue
cess. The watch was won by Laur-
ence Lowry, who held ticket No.
l73. Ticket, No. IA, was the lucky
number on the second prize, and
was held by Peter Wright. The
-four was purchased in Bernice.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The institute adjourned on Friday.
It was a pleasant and instructive
gathering of the teachers.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

MARRIED:-At the residence of
George W. Brenchley in Fox twr.,
on Moaday Dec. 3lst, 1894, by A.
B. Kilmer, J. p, James L. Brench-
ley and Miss Cora B, Campbell, both
of Skunk. Pa. May their lives be
prosperous and happy, is the wish of
their many friends.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The county treasurer and commls-
sioners are now quartered in the new
court house. They took possession
of their new home Oh Monday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Eleven hundred head of horses
were recently brought to Oregon at
an average price of $l.S0.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Daniel Reynolds moved from
EaglesMere to Laporte, last week
and now occupies the Clark house on
West Main street.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Mr.. James McFarane has a half
dozen or more teams engaged haul>
ing logs from the forest to his saw
mill, IN the second ward.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

BORN:-To MIR. and Mrs. Alphon~
sus Walsh OF Dusl,ore, on New Years
day, daughter.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Michael Sweeney, teacher OF the
Muncy Valley school, spent Sunday
with friends in Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Owing to space, we are obliged to
omit several communications this
week. Will insert them next week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The Rothschilds are worth $4,000
100000
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

This is the time of year when the
blacksmith reaps harvest OF gold
dollars.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Miss Carrie Colt of Wysox, WAS
visiting friends in Laporte, last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Mrs. Emma Barrows and Miss
Alma Lauer, of Laporte, are visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

The county auditors are busy do~
ing the county audit.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11

Gas was first employed as fuel in
1868.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-11
den who made very forciable argu-

den who made very forciable argu-
ment in favor of the motion. Mr..
Parsons came next and held the
attention of the court for about 20
minutes. He made splendid argu-
ment, and defc nded the motion to
quash, in an able and pleasing man>
ner. He said that were it possible
to quash the contest on technicali-
ties, the judges hearing the case,
should not hesitate in doing so, rs
the expense to the fax payers of the
county would be at least ten thous-
and dollars. Here he spoke OF the
Lycoming judicial contest and SAID
it cost their people abouttwenty-one
thousand dollars and that this did
not include the salaries of tive Judges
who heard the case, which made
total of twenty-seven thousand dol
lars. He further stated that the
contest had left an unpleasant feel>
ing with the attorneys of his county,
that perhaps never would be healed.
With Mr.. Parsons seated, Messrs.
Piatt and Little who represented the
contestant, argued that the motion
Was not well founded and cited, we
think, only one case as authority.
They like their predecessors made
good arguments and were of the
opinion that the court should over-
rule the motion TO quash. At the
close of Messrs Little and Patt's arg
ument, the court remarked as follows:
"We arc not prepared to dispose of this
motion just at this time. 1t is question which
We would like to consider little before dispos-
ing of it, and we have decidel to adjourn until
next Wedneday when We will dispose ofit."
Before adjournment the following
order was made by the court:
OKDER OF COURT.
That the Commissioners heretofore app oint-
ed, towit: W. E. Little and Rodney G.. Bardwell
af Wyoming and J. Scouten aud A. J. Brad
ley of Sullivan forthwith, in their respective
counties at the time to be fixed by them at
which counsel for the petitioners and for the
respondent may be present, proceed to open
the ballot boxes used at the election held Nov.
9th, 1884, and take therefrom the contents OF
the same and that the said commissioners
thereupon put up in separate packages the
ballots o. each election district and securely
iasten and seal the same, distinctly mar king on
each package the election district to which it
belongs and deposit such packages with the
Prothonotaries of the respective counties to be
kept by the said Prothonotaries until the
further order OF tLe court
And that the said Commissioner. further de.
posit with the said respective Prothonotaries.
the other papers, if any, relative to the said
election which may be found in the said ballot
boxes, taking memorandum of the same for
each election district, and making "A return
thereof to this court; the said papers, but not
the said ballots to be open to the inspection of
the counsel of either party at the offices, rcspec-
lively of the said prothouotaries.
BY the Court.
Adjourned TO meet at Laporte, on
Wednesday, Jan. 8, '95, at $3.50 p. N.