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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
HE Is A STALWART.

Hartford, VT, Sept. 20. Politics
has caused serious disturbance in
the Second Puritan Society here. A
year ago committee representing
the society, in accordance with the
Congregational custom, advertised
for pastor who should be young,
an American, graduate of Andover
Theological Seminary, married, in
terested in young people and a Re
publican. The Rev. Herbert w.
Boyd, then pastor Of the South Con-
gregational Church, Amherst, Mass,
offered himselfas candidate, who
met nearly all of the requirements,
and was accepted. His call was dat.
ed Oct 25.
When Mr.. Ephraim Morris, a wool
en- manufacturer, who is a wealthy
and prominent member of the soce-
ty flock, asked Mr.. Boyd if he had
voted for Grover Cleveland and was
told that he did, he said he would
not contribute to the pastors sup
port. Mr.. Morris, his brother, part-
per and son-in-law have refused to
contribute anything toward Mr..
Boyd's salary and these three have
usually paid about one third of the
amount raised dy the church society.
Mr.. Boyd says he is not party
man, but votes, when he votes at all
for the candidates and the principles
he believes in. Mr.. Ephriam Morris
was suffering from severe cold to-
day and could not talk, but mems
her of his family, speaking in his
place, said he believed that Mr.. Boyd
being a Democrat, was not fit to be
pastor Of the church. The country
was being ruined by the Democratic
administration to such an extent
that one of his mills would be shut
down tonight and 100 men would be
thrown out of employment. He
would not give one cent for the
support of any Democrat.
Mr.. Morris carried his opposition
to Democrats not only into religion
but into love affairs. His daughter
Annie was engaged to Edward B.
Frost, assistant instructor in astron-
omy at Dtmouth College. In dis
cussing the Rev. Mr.. Boyd's position
Mr.. Morris learned for the first time
that his prospective son.in~law was
a Democrat and straight-way broke
off the engagement.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

and courtesy and Pres. Hestcd was
escorted to the chair by Capt. Rog-
ers and Col. McKowen. The newly
elected president thanked the asso-
citation for the honor conferred and
after the appointment of a committee
to solicit funds for the erection Of a
monument in memory of j. Richter
Jones, Colonel Of the regiment, who
fell in battle, the association adjourn.
ed to meet ut 1880.
CAMP FIRE.
The evening exercises proved very
Entertaining. The speaking was in
formal and the veterans seemed to
be in speaking mood. The accounts
of their experiences in camp, on the
march; and in the field brought up
many old scenes of soldier life en-
acted during the dark days of the
war. Among the soldiers present
who responded with speeches were
Col. McKowen, Rev. s. D. Frazier,
A. H. Baumgardner, Capt. Rogers
and Pres. Hested. Judge Durham
and Supt. Meylert were also called
upon and responded briefly. The
''boys" had many experiences to re-
late, some were humorous; some
pathetic. Lack Of space prevents
our giving report OF the individual
speeches but they were all highly
amusing, entertaining and instruc>
tive. What Pres. Hested said con-
cerning the wrong that was done
Major Metcalf by any reflections up.
on him as Il soldier or an officer may
interest our readers. II. E. Metcalf
lived in Laporte at the outbreak of
the war, and enlisted from here. He
was afterward promoted to the rank
of Major. Through the jealousy and
envy OF Capt. Wynne who wanted to
be major himself, the charge of in
competency was trumped mp against
Maj. Metcalf. lie was court>mar>
tailed and although the charges were
not sustained The effect of the inves-
tigation was to bring a certain de-
gree Of dlscredit to Major Metcalf,
among those not familiar with the
circumstances The members of the
regiment heartily endorsed what
Pres. Hested said of the merits of
Major Metcalf as loyal soldier and
a brave and skillful officer.
The reunion was characterized by
the best of feeling throughout and
the soldiers departed for their homes
we'll pleased with the renewal of old
friendships that had been brought
about and firmly resolved to be
,mong the number who will meet at
New Albany one year hence.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
How it Feels to Die.

BosToN, Mass, Sept. 2l.-Miss
Abigail Dodge is slowly convalescing
at her home in Hamilton, Mass, and
while she receives no visitors at all,
she has written an article entitled,
SIN the Valley of the Shadow Of
Death" 1t deals with the thoughts
impressions and feelings Of those
who are "passing over the river"
In the paper Miss Dodge says
that she was taken ill last spring
while locked in a room in the Blaine
mansion in Washington. She felt
that she was failing and realized that
something very serious had seized
her. Her most inteuse feeling was
the shock that her friends would re-
ceive when they broke open the door
and found her dead upon the floor.
She realized the situation when
her friends found her, and could
,.ear them as they spoke about her.
although apparently she was un-
conscious.
Then came long blank, that last.
ed how long she knew not. At
NQes she would partially recover
con eciousness and wonder whether
she ~ dead or not. Her brothers,
Stan wesd and Brown Dodge, both Of
whom aeAdead, one of them dying
less than ,ear ago, appeared to her
and conv>Nsd with naturalness,
She somet'm. Felt that she would
like to speak 4 inquire if she were
really in the othtSVorld, but fourd
III impossible to e.ciate syllables
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The illegal use of money IN the
Sullivan county Democratic party,
is not hearsay, but is a fact, as the
court hearing the judicial contest
has divulged. Democrats instituted
the call for contest. If they were
sincere in these proceedings, how
can they conscientiously vote that
ticket this fall? 1t is hoped that
the end Of the contest will be reach-
ell before election. IL 80, and Dun
hams majority is increased, the peo-
pie will only have to guess once to
know the corrupt party of the county.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
Public Nale.

j. T. Brady, jobber OF Jamison
City, will dispose of his personal
property consisting Of a thousand
and one items, on
SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 1895.
at his barn in Jamison. Among the
advertised list are: Eight horses.
seven wagons, one finc surrey, set Of
blacksmith tools, canthooks, picks,
etc, etc. Terms, all sums under
IS. 90, cash; over IS, nine months
credit. Remember the datc-Satur-
day Oct. 5, 1895,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The scventy-fitth annual conven-
ton Of the Northumberland Baptist
Association, which comprises the
counties of Northumberland, Lycom-
ing, Clinton. Sullivan, Columbia,
Montour and Union, convened at
the Baptist church in Jersey Shore
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning of
last week. Il. J. Keeler of Laporte,
and Wallace Little of Eagles Mere,
were in attendance as delegates from
this district.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
LINCOLN SAVED HIM.

Hagerstown. Sept. 30. John j.
Thomas, who died at Hancock this
county, on Thursday night Sept. 26,
from paralysis, was member of the
famous Maryland Legislature that
voted against secession. While Mr..
Thomas was returning from session
1T Annapolis to his home he was in
tercepted near Clear Spring, Md. by
Stuarts Brigade and sent to Libby
Prison, where he was confined for
six months. His release with that of
many others was effected through
his wife, who, with Governor Hicks,
iirst went before Secretary Stanton,
who courtly told her that no ex-
change could be made for citizen
prisoners.
They then had an audience with
President Lincoln, who heard Mrs
Thomas story, treating her in a
most cordial manner. He was SUR
prised to learn that the exchanging
Of prisoners had not been going on,
and tearing blank leaf out of a
memorandum book, wrote: II COM
mand all exchange of citizen prison.
ers." Secretary Stanton was much
abashed when Mrs. Thomas aud
Governor Hicks appeared before him
with the order, but it was not long
before Mr.. Thomas and 800 other
prisoners were released from Libby.
Although Mr.. Thomas was a
Southerner and an inheritor of slaves
he was a strong Union man. His
family would have freed their slaves
previous to the emancipation, but
the latter were unable to care for
themselves, and did not wish their
liberties. Mr.. Thomas held positions
OF trust under the Government and
was extensively known through Nd.
Six children survive him.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
The Democratic majority in Sulli-

The Democratic majority in Sulli-
van county last fall, on the State
ticket, was only So votes, and we
polled the largest vote in the history
of the county, hence it cannot be
truthfully said that the vote was
not out. Only few years ago the
Democratic majcrity in Sullivan Co.
was from three to seven hundred.
These facts speak louder than words
for the success of the peoples ticket
this fall.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The REPUBLICAN was breezy and
full Of life last week. One letter of
congratulation received by us stated
that i. gave more news than both of
our contemporaries. There is no
question about it, the REcUBLIoAN
gives more news than either of the
Dushore papers. Subscribe.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Foreign wool is being dumped
into this country by the ship load,
while in the state Of Ohio alone one
million wool growing sheep have
been sold to the butcher. Is 1t hard
to tell how the sheep raisers will vote!
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Farmers, vote the Democratic
ticket and get dollar a bushel for
your wheat!" That is what Dem>
ocratic leaders said to the farmers
during the campaign of 1892.
Farmers, how near have you succeed
ed in getting to the dollar mark
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Miss Mabel Spencer Of Laporte,
left for Williamspo,t, Monday, where
she has secured a position in Jones
millinery store. Miss Mabel learned
her trade in AIr. Jones establish
ment and her talent is sought by
him.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The several new buildings under
construction in Laporte, are pro-
crossing at rapid rate. Contrac-
tor Trip is experimenting the con-
struction of all of them.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Farmers are consulting the price
of wheat, and when they see the
figures they speak i'll of the Demos
cratic party.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
The Mule is Doomed.

The Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western company is equipping it's
Bellevue mines with q miniature
trolley plant, and if electricity proves
q good and practical substitute for
the mule and his driver, the other
mines of the company will be sims
larly equipped.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

w. j. Lawrence the peoples can
didate for Prothonotary, is more
than competcnt.to fill the office to
which lie aspires and the people
will make no mistake in electing him
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

A good Democrat told us on
Wednesday of last week that he was
for the Peoples ticket and would
render his assistance for it's success
in November.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Miss Lottie Miller and Harry
Karns of Laporte, who are attend
ing school in Towanda, spent Friday
and Saturday of last week with
friends in town.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

That our efforts to give the peo>
pie good, live newspaper is appre>
ciated, is evidenced by our continu-
ell growing subscription list. Read
the REPUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Illegal use of money in the Demos
cratic party, as shown up by the re-
cent contest, will refrain any good
thinking person from voting that
ticket in the future.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Nearly every piece Of sidewalk in
town is more or less out of repair.
These should be made good before
snow comes. Our Town Council
should make an order to this affect.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Farmer, show your appreciation
OF farmer candidate and vote for
Fawcctt, this fall. He is a hard
worker and q good farmer and why
wouldn't he make good Sheriff !?
Remember him at the polls, will you ?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Cleveland's administration has
added $lG2,O0O,OO0 to the bonded
debt, and it may have TO increase
the sum $4,000, 900 to 100000, 900.
This shows that Democracy has
proved a costly experiment to the
people of this country.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Previous to the election for Con-
gr- men in 1894 there was no re-
vi al of business. After the verdict
there was rejoicing, and the vast
armies of unemployed began to find
work under the influence Of restored
confidence.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Everybody expects to attend the
Dushore races, Oct. 10, l6 and l7th.
A dozen or more trotting horses from
a distance, will be there.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Election day will soon be here'
Have YOU made choice OF the sev-
eral candidates
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

A pheasant flew against and broke
one of the Laporte Hotel window
panes Monday morning. The bird
was captured and is now on exhibi-
ton ut that stand. Landlord Kes-
sler was considerably excited over
it's sudden appearance.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Towanda is to have a new court
house and trolley cars, and the peo-
ple of the Bradford county metropo-
lis, are happy.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04
Notice.,

lam prepared to fill orders for Lehigh
Valley '.Stove" and Nut" coal at $3.50
for 1000 lbs. delivered or "a 90 from the
yard. JAMES McFARLANE, Laportc.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Morgan Gavitt, the Democratic
nominee for Prothonotary, Is giving
his entire time to the campaign.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Lopez will continue lively town
this winter. The only enterprise in
motion, however, will be the Jen>
nings Bros. mill. They give en-
ployment to three or four hundred
men.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Farmer Fawcett the peoples can
didate for Sheriff, is gaining in
strength each day and his election is
almost assured. Hank would make
. good Sheriff. Costs due will be
paid promptly.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

It is a melancholy fact that the
mortality rate among the Grand
Army veterans has, during the past
wear. increased from ,093 to 2.O6 per
cent
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Mrs. Cora Stormont of Laporte,
left for Williamsport, Monday where
she goes to learn the millinery trade
with Geo. P. Neal & Co., who have
one Of the largest millinery stores in
the Lumber city.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The next legal holiday will be
Thanksgiving.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

DR.. VOORHEES, is having splendid
success and our people speak OF INN
as being an able doctor.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The 5sth Regiment pride them
selves of the fact that they never
were driven off the battle field ny
any number of the enemy.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The Hughesville fair other than
the horse racing, was not very at.
tractive. The exhibits were limited.
The Hughesville cornet band furn-
ished music for the occasion and
they PLAYED exceedingly we'll.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

DR.. Waddell Of Dushore has a
card in this issue of the REPUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The best lambs are selling in the
hest part of Kentucky's farming
country for II cents pound. 1t is
the tariff and not the silver question
that fixes the price of the lambs that
the farmer has to sell.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

A number of our people are IN at
tendance at the Forksvlllc fair, this
week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

For comfort, fire in the sitting
room stove was necessary, Sunday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

T. ]. Keeler can fit you out with Boys,
Youths and Mems ready made clothing at
bottom prices,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Ladies. have you seen the new dress
goods at 7. ]. Keeler's. He can astonish
YOU, both in quality and price.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The chestnut crop is said to be
large.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Mackerel. lake herring. and meat at
Bodjne 81 Warns, Sonestowp Pa
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

The cold wave is here.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Go to Bodine & Warn Sonestown +,
for all kinds of general merchandise.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

October 4th, 1895.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-04

Quarter Master Hested of New
Albany was called upon and on be-
half of the regiment thanked the
people Of Laporte for their welcome
and hospitality. He spoke Of the
starting of this company from La.
porte thlrty-four years ago and his
recollection of the friendship and
solicitude Of the residents of the
place for the solller boys at that
time.
It having been decided to hold a
camp Gre in the evening, Capt
Rogers OF Co. F. was called upon to
explain the plans and purposes Of
such meetings which he did in a
very interesting manner and urged
everybody to attend.
The selection Of q place for hold
ing the next meeting and the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing yeal
were the next subject for considera-
ton. By unanimous vote, New
Albany was selected as the place o.
meeting. Officers we're then elected
as follows:
Pres, j. T. Hested; Vice President
Porter Jones; Treasurer, Jane.
Allen; Secretary, Geo. w, Glidewell
The retiring president then thank
ed the members tor their attention
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-10-24
A WORD TO PARENTS.

Certainly Salem Is n school town. IL
has kIudergartens, colleges, academies,
institutes, business schools, individual
schools, public schools aud q university.
Certainly any hoy or girl can be
something made OF, II only the parents
give them an opportunity or compel
them to accept Of what Is offered.
Parents give your children the OPP
portunity to learn the rudIments Of
vocal music. Salem will hereafter
have Saturday morning classes.
The public schools were never better
organized or doing better work than at
present. All children of school age
that are not otherwise being educated
should be In the public schools. The
district supplies books to those unable
to purchase them.
There is little or no excuse in these
days of opportunities for any boy or
girl to grow up Ignorant. There was
a time in the world when the man or
woman who wanted to succeed had
to create the opportunity itself for sue
cess. Now opportunities lie on every
hand. But only those who are trained
aud prepared by education will be able
TO make the most Of them. Parents,
If you would have y"ur children sue.
ceed, take personal interest in their
education. The teachers at the head
OF these Institutions of learning to
which we have referred will be- glad to
assist you, will be glad to talk to you
about your children, and help you set
them going right. Let the coming
year be a year of wonderful achieve
ment for educational progress.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-10-24
OLD WILLAMETTE.

After all the commotion over the
establishment of rival Methodist uni
versity at Portland. "Old Willamette"
at Salem Is still aIIye. The "to-dO" Of
the theological destroyers who entered
upon q million-dollar enterprise at
Mosquito point on the peninsula below
Portland was like that Of humble bee
biggest when 1t vas born.
But old Willamette has stood the
strain Of two years Of depression nobly.
The salem school has pulled through
the siege Of destruction and the period
OF desertion and undermining prscticed
by speculative religloDists, and has
come out on top. The scheme to over
throw the medical department has
on'y reacted In our favor and been q
gD,d stroke of good fortune to the
plial city.
The reactlonists carved the pork In q
m staken manner when they tried 10
It of the school Of medicine. The
b ,ard Of Regents Of old Willamette
proved they were made of the right
sort Of stuff. They were able to sieze
the opportunity the Portland enemi, s
OF the Salem school had made for them
and have utilized II to the credit and
good name Of our city aud the uni
versity.
Reinforced by the addition aud en-
largemenL Of the medical department
at Salem, the extension Of the musical
department into complete college Of
music, old Willamette Is stronger than
ever. The erection of a gymnasium
last year, the most complete in the
state, has also been a ten.strike, and
shows that the old Methodist school
is not afraid to encourage amateur
sports.
With broadening on all lines, with
- growth and development in special
lines, old Willamette has a grand
future. Her board Of trustees and
faculty are as able set Of men and
women in their lines of werk as were
ever gathered together to carry on
Christian educational institution.
They deserYe hearty support In their
undertaking.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-10-24
VALLEY LOCAL NEWS.
Brooks.

Brooks.
G. b. Irwin and wife dined at K. X.
Shaw's Sunday.
s. ID Ramp and family have re-
turned from the coast Saturday l9th,
having pleasant trip.
P. Keppinger and family are moving
to Portland, Alec Lsfiem occupying
the house vacated by him.
II. Philips is close observer.
VIM. Hoover and Frank Harris have
engaged the II. Myring engine and
will In the future chop most anything
brought to them, especially in the
grain line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Dorcas Of Stayton,
are now permanently located here,
having purchased a nice htms. Mr..
Dofcas is tombstone dealer and we
will all be called on TO patronizs him
or his kind some dsy, 50 we hope il
may prove beneficial TO all. They
board the l0:SO train today for Salem
to purchase furniture.
Elton Shaw has secured the skele-
ton head Of IA red man for the benfit Of
his pupils where he is teaching ut
Mission Bottom school.
Oliver Beers was la the station Tues
day. He is praying for rain for fear he
will get out Of work.
Smith Of the State Insurance Co.
was here Monday night and did some
baslness Tuesday morning.
+. n. Sllnson Of the Chicago Marble
Il Granite Co., was In the station Sat
urday and Sunday.
Geo. Emert has purchased a small
tract Of land near the station and viii
at once commence the erection Of a
dwelling on the same, where they will
make their future home. Welcome TO
you George.