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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mr.. EDITOR:
1t was the writer's privilege t,
travel the new road from ForksyilI
to Laporte last week. AS your read
ers are no doubt aware this road il
built along Loyal Sock and Mil
Greek. The grade is therefore ex-
cellent as it follows very nearly the
natural grade of these two streams
To residents of this county who
have been compelled to travel the
old road over the mountain via
EaglesMere to get from the western
districts to the county seat, the
opening up of this new thoroughfare
is cause for hearty congratulation
and thanksgiving. The distance by
the old road was fifteen miles. BY
the new road it is but nine. A trip
over the old road involved the climb
ing of mountain. By the new road
the only ascent is the natural grade
Of the streams along which the road
passes, and this ascent is SO gradual
that it is no hardship. The time re-
quired to travel the old road was
about four hours. By the new road
the trip can be made in less than
half that time and with much less
danger and fatigue. Altogether the
opening of this road markes new
era in the history of Sullivan county.
bringing together, as it does, the
two sections Of the county.
The scenery along the route is
wild and picturesque. We doubt
if one can find in the State a road of
this length having more natural beau
ty for the eye of the traveller.
Mr.. Chas. Williams, the contractor
has done good job of work. Con-
sidering the great difficulties that
were in the way it is surprising how
well the work has been done. OF
course the road is new and it will be
several years before it becomes
smooth. The road commissioners
of Forks township have not yet ac-
cepted their portion ofthc road from
Mr.. Williams but the difficulties be-
tween them will doubtless soon be
adjusted and the road opened for
public travel. The people generally
are getting anxious to make use of
this lopg-delayed thoroughfare.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The servants IN school for girls
In Connecticut while cleaning up tie
rooms after school closed, discovered
3.61S wads of chewing gum s'"ch
about in various places.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The Nordmont Hotel, Peterman
Bros, proprietors, burned to the
ground Monday afternoon. The
fire kindled from the fue in the
attic. The building cost $4,000 and
was insured for $1,000. The
furniture of which a good part was
saved, was also insured. At this
date the boys are undecided as tt
re-buildinp,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

It is estimated that 5000 marri-
ages are daily performed through the
world. And yet old maids and
bachelors are still very much in evil
dence.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27
Raas0 Hall.

Laporte vs. Sonestown, at Laporte
Saturday. Score, Sonestown 80, La
norte "a. This is the second game
played between these clubs. bo'n
games were won by the Sonestown
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

A Texas preacher threw o'ole
at a deacon who started to run away
with the collection, and knocked
him down the front steps oi the
church, breaking his leg in two
places.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. s. f. Colt and son, Master
Fred, of Buffalo, who have been
visiting friends in Laporte for the
past few days, left for their home'
Wednesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

We are told that the attornies OF
the county will petition the court to
anpoint a janitor for tue county
buildings. The reprimand by the
recent Grand Jury, relative to the
condition of the county buildings
would lead one to believe that there
should be change in this direction.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The Supreme Court now holds
that damages for an injury upon a
defective side walk or pavement may
be collected from the property owner
if he has been notified to repair the
same and has neglected to do So
There are some side walks in La
porte that require attention. line
council should act in such cases,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Hon. Russell Karns of Laporte
WAS looking at his farm crops il
Colombia county, the early part o
the week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The county commissioners award
ed James Brown Of Bernice the con-
tract of sinking we'll in the court
house ward for use of the county
buildings, last week. James COM
menced work Monday and will de-
scend about 40 feet.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Each one of our neighboring
counties have served tie REPUBLI-
CAN with q comp. to their annual
Fair. As yet we have not heard
from our home society.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Bernice and Sonestown base ball
clubs should cross bats. Laporte
would be the proper place for a
meeting of this kind,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Maud Crossley, OF
Santa Monica, Gala, and formerly OF
Laporte. to Mr.. Curtis j. Boyd
The ceremony will take place at the
residence of Mrs. r. r. Tanner, 8
friend of Miss Mand's, OH Wednes-
lay evening Oct. I'd. The REpUB-
LIcAN extends congratulations il
advance.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Between the teacher who tells MN
the earth is round and the preacher
who tells him It will come to an end,
tho small boy is in doubt.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Henry Upman Of Laporte, recently
sunk a well in his yard and now
claims to have the best water IN
town. Henry has got a very con-
venient and pretty home, and he is
deserving of it, too.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. A. M. Cheney of Laporte,
left for Centeremoreland, Wyoming
county, Saturday, where she will
visit her sister for several weeks.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. A. A. Overholtzer left for her
Bangor home. Monday, where she
and her husband wilt live a retired
life. Mr.. Overholtzer has been en-
gagged in taking care of his crops Oh
his farm in Luzerne county for the
past several weeks. Mr.. and Mrs.
Overholtzer are genuine hotel people
and have given the best of satisfac-
tion during their existence in the
Laporte Hotel.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

There will be considerable driving
over the new Forksville road next
week, going to and from the fair.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The Sonestown base ball club
should challenge the Bernice boys
for game at Laporte, in the near
future.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27


j. T. Brady, jobber of Jamison
City, will dispose of his personal
property consisting Of thousand
md one items, on
SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 1895.
It his barn in Jamison. Among the
advertised list are: Eight horses
seven wagons, one fine surrey, set o
blacksmith tools, canthooks, picks
/. Terms, all sums unde
eIc, eIc. es. nine month";
So.OU, cash; over Sathr
credit. Remember the date.
lay Oct. 5, 1895.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Fawcett and Lawrence make a
good ticket. Let every worker
strive to make their majority as
large as possible.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

F. F. Drake CT Tunkhannock, was
nominated for District Attorney OF
Wyoming county at the Democratic
convention held in said place on
September 18th. The Republicans
of Wyoming made no nomination
for this Office, hence Mr.. brakes
election is sure. Frank was former
Iy of Laporte and his old friends
here wish him every success.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Election will occur on Nov. 5,
hence you must pay q county OF
state tax on or before Oct. 5th, to
enable YOU to vote at said election,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. Helen Boice Hunsicker, OF
Philadelphia, is visiting with friends
in Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The young people of town enjoyed
8 dance in the Ingham pavilion at
Lake Mokoma, Friday evening.
They report q good time.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

T. ]. Keeler Of Laporte, has on
exhibition a IS pound pumpkin,
grown in his truck patch. Who
can beat it?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The g. A. r. boys will meet al
Laporte next Monday. GIVE then
a roval reception.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

One dollar and ten cents is the ex'
cursion rate from Laporte to the
Hughesville fair. Good only for
one day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

We have recently addressed o'lis
TO large number of our delinquents
Please remit.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The county fair, this year, prom
Uses to surpass anything OF the kino
ever before held in the county.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Hunting season is close at hand.
We are told that one of our citizens
will devote month in pursuit OF
birds for shipment and will capture
them in snares. Were he to use
gun, we would wish him good luck
as the birds would then have show
for their lives. Any boy can set
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. G. H. Jennings and little
son of Lopez, are confined to their
rooms with scarlet fever.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

A large number of our people sre
in attendance at the Hughesville falr
this week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. DR.. Meylert of Wilkes Barre
visiting friends in Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. Il. Kulp of Wi'liamsport'
is visiting her brother, Sheriff Ma
haffey and family of this place.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Montour county has only twelVe
post offices, the fewest NUMBER ol
any county in the State.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The members of the New Albany
cornet band have taken the temper
ance pledge for one year.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. e. S. Chase and children OF
Eagles Mere, are visiting with
friends in Wyalusing.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Harley Edkin is a first class rail-
road conductor. He is looking after
the regular, now.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hugo OF D"-
shore, sundayed with friends IN La
porte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Our candidates can be founo a'
the county fair next week. o''e
them call.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Co. Supt. r. W. Meylert is report
ed on the sick list.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Go to Bodine & Warn Sonestown Pa
for all kinds of general merchandise.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The engine of an express traii
consumes twelve gallons OF water
for each mile travelled.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Kemp the photographer is busy
looking after the babies.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27
Notice.,

am prepared to hll orders for Lehigh
Valley "Stove" and "Nut" coal at $3.50
for 1000 lbs. delivered. or $4.0O from the
ward. JAMES McFARLANE, Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

T. j. Keeler can fit you out with Boys
Youths and Mems ready made clothing al
bottom prices.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Mrs. Wallace Woodruff of William.
sport is visiting with friends in town
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The Bradford county fair IS IN
session at Towanda, this week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The people of Sullivan county
take kindly to our farmer candidate
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Potatoes are a good yield IN thls
vicinity.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

T. j. Keeler can fit your boy with |
suit of clothes from $1.25, up.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Contest court October Is; spec'al
court October 2lst.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Our candidates are growing III
favor.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Several strangers on ''bikes" pass
ed through town, Sunday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Judge Durham is holding argo'
ment court in Towanda, this week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Ia this our Indian summer
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27
Election, November 9th.

The supply of water in Laporte IL
extremely low.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Will Rogers, Suhaayeo 'N
friends in Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

The Hughesville fair is in session
this week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Sensational stories are afioat.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

There we're only four days OF
court, last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Ladies' have you seen the new dress
goods at I. J. Keeler's. He can astonisn
YOU. both in quality and price.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27
RuhlAc Sale.

Mackerel, lake herring. and meat al
iodine & Warns, Sonestown Ia
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

DC. Dewitt, Esq, of Towanda
is one of the Democrats who is al
ways ready to respond to his pai NV
call, and whose services in national
elections have been much sought
not only IN Pennsylvania but in
adjoining states. But when he asks
for Office or appointment at the
hands of the Democratic party he is
always gently stood aside. That
was the situation at Williamsport at
the recent convention, and the SUR
prising thing is that Mr.. Dewitt
takes such treatment so good natur-
edly.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Forksville fair next week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

Decorations will be in order neN'
Monday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

W. j. Higley of Laporte, formerly
of Elkland twp. and an old neighbor
of Henry E. Fawcett the people 5
candidate for Sheriff, speaks OF Hen-
ry as being good man, neighbor
and citizen. Mr.. Higley is strong
believer of Prohibition principles,
but Notwithstanding this, has many
kind words for his old neighbor and
friend. Those who know Mr.. Faw-
cett best will give him their undi'
vided support in this campaign.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-09-27

!, xs-*--. -.-~-F-"-~-
! 1ha AZ. Y. Weekly Press
Y, and
! Sullican Republican :
for
II, Il 81 one Year Sl.2o.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31
ORDER OF PENDO.

Should you die, which you surely
will sooner or later, the above
amount will be paid to your loved
ones. as follows: SIS Funeral Ben
eft and a Pension f $50 a month
for ten years. Cost Is only 81 a
month up according tn age.
= 1t is not only protecting and pro-
viding fer your fam ly after you
are gone from them, but it also
protects them during your life, be
cause In case you are disabled by
sickness or accident, you are en-
titled to $40 week for ten weeks
in any and every year should you
be sick SO long. without any addi-
tional cost, besides having medical
attendance and medicine furnished
free as long as you live.
For full particulars apply to
Mrs. III. w. Chandler, Deputy Su-
preme Councillor, P. O. Box no,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31
OCKLAWAHA RIVER.

Steamer AstatuIa is plying be
tween Silver Springs and Palatks,
one trip week, leaving Silver
Springs 1890 am. for Paiatka.
Sockets and reservations can be
had by applying to c. f. FAIRIES,
city ticket agent Plant System,
Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31
CD. S. BROOKS.

Proprietor of the only first class
Colored Barber Shop in the city.
I have taken charge of my OLD
stand on Exposition ST., three
doors west of First National Bank
building and solicit your patronage
| am fully prepared to do Shaving,
Hair Cutting an Shampooing in
rhe latest STYLE. Only first class
men EMPLOYED. Give me a call
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31
TO PROVIDE

Twelve satisfactory presents for
twelve persons for the same
amount of money, sit for a dozen
of Gottlieb's fine photos. All
work guaranteed.
Studio opposite Montezuma.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31

w he attempting TO save the
life of Dung doe, Henry Nelson,
the keepe- of the Forest Park
900" ct St. Louis, Mo-, was gcred
to death by an infu' lated elk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-12-31
2,475 n nos I Pr csf'tt-

Men: Make your wives and
families a Christmas, New Year
or Birthday Present of a Policy tor
that amount in the
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-03
The Celebrated Blarnex Stone.

Five miles west Of the city of Cork,
where two streams meet, is the little val.
ley of Barney, with its castle. The fame
of the castle is worldwide for, high on
the northeastern side of the building, is set
the famous Barney stone" 1t is said that
the person adventurous enough to reach it
and who has the faith to kiss it will hence
forth have a wonderful gift. Honeyed
words will flow from his lips, and pcrsua-
sive powers will hang on his utterances.
He will win his way anywhere and among
all people, simply because he has kissed
the Barney stone"
In order to be exact in the matter, it is
necessary to mention the fact that Barney
castle has two stones in its make up, each
of which is claimed to be the real tails.
man. The one first mentioned above as
being set on the northeastern wall of the
building bears the date of erection of the
castle, which is 1446. The other is on the
roof. 1t is about 2 feet square and bears
the date of 1903. In order to kiss the first
mentioned stone the votary must be let
down from the top of the building some 20
feet by means of ropes. This has the eff
feet of making most every one believe, or
pretend to believe, that the one on the roof,
which is within easy access, is the true
Blarncy stone.-St. Louis Republic.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-03
IN MONTHS OF DARKNESS.
The Drsery Life of Explorers Who Visit
the Arctic Regions.

AIlb AJENEEy LILO Oh Explorers " no Ms
the Arctic Regions.
A wild goose chase after the north POLE
surely seems, on the very face, to be a foot
errand. Perhaps it is for doubt if any
very startling fact win he added to science,
even if the north pole is indeed reached.
OF course there is or would be huge
amount Of satisfaction and glory to have
been the dscovcrcr Of the pole, but
whether science will be enriched thereby
or simply satisfied with the fact of our
having got there all the same" is an open
question,
The life led by explorers in these dreary
regions, especially during the long win
tCr's night is so intensely mOnotOnous as
to scarcely warrant description, and yet
no better idea of the hardships, suffcrings
and misery endured for the sake of science
can DO gained, than by Is glimpse of the
daily life of the arctic traveller
l CHANGED to be one of the membcrs of
n recent expedition and was in charge of
tho winter quarters at the northcrnmost
portion of Nova Xcmbla, or Novia Zemlia,
as the islands are called by the natives.
Imagine night that settles down like
a pail and an intcrminable darkness that
is only relieved by dull gray twilight for
n few hours out of the 81; then, added to
this, a thermometer SO far down below
zero that the mercury often freezes, mis-
cradle quarters, poor food, and the monot-
onous existence, and you will scarcely
wonder why so many intrepid investiga-
tors have given up the unequal battle and
laid down to perish in the darkness Of
hopeless despair. You will also scarcely
wonder that the most ardent enthusiasm
is likely to be considerably cooled moral
ly as well as physically, under the circum-
stances.
What matters it if the whole world is
watching the outcome of your investiga-
tions with kcenest interest when you are
so far removed from earthly comforts and
earthly aidY
And yet in spite of all the bitter knowl
edge gained by the hardest kind of eXpe-
riCnce, the same explorers will attempt eX
petition after expedition.
may woofully lack the proper cnthusi-
asm, yet l cannot but admit that even
the delightful prospect of discovering doz-
ems of north poles would not tempt me to
again undergo the hardships of that arctic
night, even the memory of which 1 would
gladly dispel as a fearful drcam.-HOme
and Country.