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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-12-27
OLD PUT. CUTDoNE.
4 Virginia Hunters Torch Taken Ava
From Him by a Bear.

Virginia Hunters Torch Taken Away
From Him by Bear.
Some time ago Mr.. Washington Via,
50 years of age, Mr.. Oscar Early, Mr..
Willie James and Mr.. Rice Via went
ont on hunt These gentlemen 1--we
in the neighbOrnood of Black Rock
Springs, n country not thic6ly settled,
and which is the home of ''varmints'
of every description in profusion.
They had not been out long wher
they started four bears. The dogs ran
them all afternoon. and about night
ran one of them into his den in a cliff
OF rocks. Night coming on. the hunt
ers concluded that they could do moth
ing until morning, SO one or two of the
party were detailed TO watch the den
while the others went home. intending
to come back next morning and try to
get Mr.. Bruin out During the night
the other three bears came TO the den,
it evidently being their habitation also,
but were frightened of by the camU
aire. These became separated from
the fourth one during the hunt. the
dogs following the one already run Il
lair
In the morning the other gentlemen
came back to the den, and with picks
and shOveIs endeavored to dig down to
his bearship. Ia the meantime Nix
Rice Via sent his dog. a valuable
hound, into the Orifce. and in a few
minutes heard "squawk," and the
dor failed to return. This got Mr. Via
excited and he determined TO go in
and rescue his dog. The entrance to
the den was long, horizontal pas>ace-
way about two feet hign ANA PROBABLY
two feet wide. Mr.. Wa prepared &
torch and fastened il upon a long pole
which he thrust into the opening be-
fore him, and entered without knife,
gun or other defensive weapon. He
mad not gone far when the bear seized
the torch and eXtinguished il. sew
eral times this occurred. but finally
Mr.. Via located him and found ms fine
dog in dying condition. lie backed
out of the hole. asked for MS gun. and
while some OF the others pushed IL
thc torch Mr.. Wa succeeded in shoot
ing the bear IN the head. killing him
instantly.
Mr.. Via then came out and MS SOE
went in 20 bring ont the dead bear.
TIE den was large aperture, proba-
big twenty feet square and ten feet
high, and was approached from the
passageway above described By an in
cliaed plane. Tne young man went
through this passage. entered the den.
and pulled the bear TO the passage.
and then endeavO~ei u pull INN
through but found he was unable 70
do So lie lay down on MS breast and
grasped the bear and the others caught
mold OF his feet and brought boEn man
and bear To the lighJ. The bear
weighed easily 200 pounds, and was "a
fat as butter. Richmond Dispatch.
Four thousand pounds of rabbits
were taken in n big roundup hunt
near Concordia, No, few days ago.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-12-27

Four thousand pounds of rabbits
were taken in biz roundup hunt
near Concordia. No, few days ago.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

1t is proposed to hold two Farmers
Institutes in Sullivan county this
year, one at Forksville commencing
February 18th at 9 o'clock p. m. and
one at Dnshore, February l4th com
mencing at 2 O'Clock p. m.
The state has literally appropri-
ated $4,000 for expenses Of institutes
in the several counties. Governor
Hastings in his inaugural address
truly said, "the farming interests OF
Pennsylvania is by far the largest
single interest,"" Practical farmers
of adjoining counties have been en-
gagged to attend the institutes; and
the writer expects to attend the
meeting Of the State Board of Agri-
culture at Harrisburg, Jan. 22d aud
secure the best help that can be OBJ
tanned. Now let farmers make an
effort to attend these meetings and
help TO make them interesting and
instructive.
Programmes furnished on applica.
ton. u. T. HUcKELL,
Member of State Board of Agricul'r
F0rksville, Pa. Jan. 10Th, '95.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25
There seems to be a growing SEN

There seems to be a growing SEN
timent among Methodist clergymen
to have the term limit extended in
definitely. Rev. John Atkinson, d,
d., prominent Methodist clergy
man, OF Jersey City, is quoted as
haing publicly stated rs his opinion
that the general conference, which
meets in 1896, will remove the time
limit. It has been extended three
times by the general conference
The appointment Of Methodist min
listers is for one year still, but they
can now stay in one pastorate five
years. The original term was one
year. Then the pastors were allow
ed to stay two years. Next the term
was raised to three years. In 1892
the general conference which met in
Omaha extended the term to five
years, if both church and pastor sc
desired it TO be.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Notice is hereby given that an applica-
ton will be madc TO the General Assembly
OF Pennsylvania 1T its present session to
pass an act which shall be supplement to
sn act of the legislature, spprovel the 9Th
day of April 1854, which entitled an indie
pendent chool district from portions OF
the Township Of Davidson, Sullivan Co.,
aud Penn and Frailia Lycoming county
called the North Monntsin School District,
The said supplement 10 provide that the
boundaries Of said independent school dis
trict shall he linite1 By the county line,
80 that citizens and tszables within the
County of Sullivan shall no longer consti
tute q part of said Independent school dis
trct, but shall be and remain within the
Jurisdiction Of the township of Davidson.
with like effect as if ssd act erecting North
Mountain school district had never been
passed: Signed, Walter Ii. Laurenson,
and Others.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25
Auditors Notice.

Undersigned and auditor appointed
by The Orphans sourt of Sullivan to dis
tribute fund In the hands of the admins
traitor of the estate of John N. Mcdonald
late of Chvrry tewnsbip. deceased will
attend to the duties of his appointment at
his Office on MaiA street in the borough OF
Dushore on Thursday the 3lg day OF
January 1895. at 10 o'clock T. m. when
and where all parties ipterssted are hereby
notified to arpcsr and prceent their claims
or be debarred from coming in for share
of said fund JOHN G. SCOUTEN.
Dec, 23d 1894 Auditor.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Don't ask All editor to suppress
an item of news, remarks a bright
exchange. Some other paper will
get it anyway. The next week some
thing will happen to your neighbor
and if he asks to have it suppressed
you will be the first man to jump on
the editor for daring to say his soul
is his own. Take your medicine
when the item happens TO fall your
Way
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The County Commissioners, like
several of our individual property
owners, neglected to remove the
snow off their respective side walks
on Saturday last, hence the pedes-
trians on their way to church Sun
day, were compelled to take bath
in the cold cold snow knee deep.
Our Town Council should enforce
the ordinance requiring property
owners to remove snow from their
respective walks. in limited time.
What's the good of an ordinance un-
less it is put in force !? And what's
the good of Il town council unless
they see to it that they are put in
force +?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Court will convene on Monday,
February 25th, at o'clock D. m.
This is couple of hours earlier
than of the past. Judge Dunham is
responsible for it and our tax payers
will notice that the expenses of our
court will drop accordingly. Judge
Dunham's economy in this respect is
shared with the Wyoming county
people. He goes to Tunkhannock
on Saturdays preceding court week
and is there ready to commence bus
mess at the hour designated in the
court proclamation. The people of
Sullivan county are under no obli-
cations to Judge Sittser during his
term of office for his exhibit of eoon-
omy in this direction, and it had it's
effect here on election day, too.
You can fool the people now and
then, but you can't fool them all the
time.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The young people of town contem-
plate sleigh ride to Soncstown this
Thursday evening. The party is
gotten up in honor Of Miss Maut
Crossley, who expects to leave foi
California the first week in February
We wish Maud and her company {
pleasant evening.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

u. S. Chase of Eagles Mere with
force of men are cutting the ice
on Lake Mokoma. They are doing
the work with the Eagles Mere ice
plow, which is of the latest improved
make and rapid in the extreme.
Embly is doing the work for Chas.
Lauer who has purchased the ice of
the Lake Mokoma Land Company.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The stars aud stripes wave over
our new court house. The stripes
are about six inches in length and
the stars are out of sight. 1t is
presumed that the County Commits
sioners will erect large and hand
some flag OH the new building in due
time.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

DR.. Hermann of Dushorc, was
called to Lapor.e on Friday last, to
visit, professionally, Mr.. Chas. Wrede
who is confined to his room with
rheumatism. At intervals, Mr..
Wrede suffers in the extreme, as the
disease has reached the region of
his heart.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The Jersey Shore Vidette suggests
that an effort be made TO form new
county by clipping part of Lycom-
ing and Clinton counties, with the
county seat at Jersey Shore. The
name suggested for the new county
is Cochran, in honor of Senator j.
Henry Cochran.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25
Auditors Notice.
In re; estate of In the Orphans Court OF
Sullivan County No.

IN re; estate OF ! In me OfphAns Court OF
sullivan County No.
Carl l.. Erie, J February term, 1895.
The undersigned and auditor appointed
by the Orphans Court Of Sullivan County
to dispose of the exceptions TO the accounts
of the administrative aud TO distribute the
amount in, or which should be. in the
hands of said administering Of the estate
of Carl L. Erie, late of Colley twp, de-
ceased. viii attend to the duties Of his
appointment q. the office of Hon. B. 8.
Collins. in the borough Of Dushore, on
Monday the 4th day of February. 1895, at
10 O'Clock a. M, when and where all par
ties interested are hereby noifed to ap-
pear and present their claims, or be debarr.
ed from participating in the distribution
of said fund.
e J. MULLEN, Auditor,
Jan. 18th. 1895.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Bodine & Warns, Sonestown Pa, sell
granu.ated sugar at &C.
Bodine & Warn buy beef hides and furs.
For lumbermens' rubbers and general
merchandise at fair pric es go to Bodine &
Warns Sonestown, Pa.
For good 2 seated sleigh and Bear
skin robe, call on j. w Buck, at w. d b.
Sonestown, Pa.
Just think of it. a pair of Blankets at T,
], Keeler's for SUc per pair.
A new lot of the latest STYLES of Dres,
goods just arrived at 7. j. KkELERS.
LIME for fertilizng and building. ad
dress John d. Fox Il Co. Hughesville, Pa.
Ladies' and gents skates from csc ,Ip
Hand sleds at prices from SOC up, q great
variety Al Coles Hardware. Dushore. Pa.
Will pay the highest essh price for I'll
kinds OF raw furs st Cole IIsSdvure.
4 fine lise of fancy and plaia hotiae
stoves. COCA stoves. oil stoves etc. At Cole,
Hardware, Dushore.
Estimates given on Hot Air. Steam and
Hot water heating. Coles Hardware Du-
shore Pa
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25
That DushOre Shooting Affair.

Michael Ccnnor, the man who shot
Frank Rice through the hand and
fred two other shots at him, at Du>
shore on Friday, Jan. 1lth, we arc
informed has been arrested. There
are two sides to the case and from
this distance it looks as though Mr.
Conner had got himself into serious
trouble.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Foster says that the last ten days
of this month will average colder and
bring more rainfall than the ten day 9
preceding. Severe weather, a west
ern blizzard and other severe storms
may be expected from the 2lst to
the 3lst.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The employees OF the Brooklyn
trolley line, are on strike and the
militia have been called out in con-
sequence. The strikers are desper-
ate and are responsible for several
lives and much property.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Mrs. A. A. Overholtzer, land lady
Of the Laporte Hotel, who has been
visiting friends in Bangor for she
past few weeks, returned home one
day last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Judge Dunham ought to suggest
the idea of convening the Grand
Jury one week in advance of the
regular terms of court. We see ne
reason why change to this effect
would not be satisfactory to the
attornies, OF the county, and as tc
the tax payers, it would be most ac-
ceptable; as it would reduce expen-
ses, from the fact that there would
be no cause for delay at the regular
term in waiting for the jury to find a
"true bill" or 'not true bill" Why
traverse the old ruts Of years gone
by ? Lets progress.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The County ". G. 7. U. Conven-
ton will convene at Hlllsgrove, on
Friday, February sth, Instead OF
Feb. lst, as announced last week
An are cordially invited.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Shrewsbury twp, has been divid-
ed into two election districts. "Up.
per" and slower" Shrewsbury.
They will hold their first election
this February. This increases the
number of election districts in the
county to sixteen.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Judge Dunham's address TO the
grand jury was minute in detail,
clear and comprehensive in state-
ment, and won for him many COM
plimentary remarks. 1t was univer-
sally agreed that he will do for judge.
-Veac Age.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

County Auditors, Wilcox, Heverly
and Magargle and their clerk, Atty.
H. T. Downs, completed their report
of the financial standing of the coun-
ty, on Saturday. The statement
will appear in the REPUBLICAN four
times during the month of February
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Even the little children Of town
Are talking over the unpleasantness
which took place in our M. E. church
the other day. The presiding Elder
OF Williamsport, made Laporte a
visit, on Monday of last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Mrs. j. Ii. Spencer and two child
ren Of Laporte. who have been visit
ing friends in Philadelphia for the
past two weeks, returned home on
Saturday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The Dushore Fire Company will
hold their third annual ball in Garey's
Hall, in Dushore, on Friday evening
February 22d. Luft's orchestra of
Wilkes Barre, has been engaged for
the occasion and pleasant evening
is guaranteed.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

MUSICAL COLLEGE. term opens
May 9th. The object Of this school is to
furnish instruction to all who take advan-
tage for the least expenditure of money. 1t
not only endeavores to Aeulcate the mere
rudimcnts OF music to both sexes, but will
be found equally advantageous to students
in every stage Of proficiency. For cata-
logue, address. HsHRY B. MOVER,
Treeburg, Penna. Director.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

BY request the REPUBLICAN omit.
ed two very important items last
week. One was ''missunderstand
ing in our church circles" and the
other was brought on by rum"
Either party can console themselves
with the thought, that it is stand of.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

For borough and township Offices
certificates of nomination must be
filed eighteen days and nomination
papers fifteen days before election
day. All these papers must be fled
in the County Commissioners office.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

A bill has been introduced and is
now before Congress, increasing to
SO month the pension ofall soldiers
now receiving less than that amount.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Editor Heverly, of the Bradford
Star, has been arrested upon a
charge of sending obscure literature
through the mails. The objection
able articles were series signed
"Reuben,' and were published last
November. Heverly has been wag-
ing war against Towanda's disrepu-
table houses, and the articles CON-
planned or dealt with that subject.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

issued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas
of Sullivan county and TO me directed and
delivered. there viii be exposed to public
sale At the Court House, in Laporte. on
Saturday, Feb'y l6, '95,
At o'clock, p. H., the following describ-
ed piece of land, with the improvements
and appurtenances. situate aud being in
Shrewsbury township. said county, and
containins one hundred and Fifty acres and
sixty two rods: bounded aud described as
follows:
Beginning at post formerly a line cor
ner in land of De w lit Bodine, thence by
land of Smells q Craft. n, one degree w.
rs rods TO gum tree; thence partially by
same. n. ss degrees ". 81 rods to linn
tree; thence 20 degrees 8. W. 50 rods to a
linn tree; ence 4. SO deerces w. eS rods
10 hicko thence North 81 degrees w.
60 rods to -dtc pine; thence S. 30 de
grecs w. lc8 rods to post. thence South
S71s degrees 4. l02 rods to 4 white oak
and thence - degrees i 2o4 rods to the
place Of beginning. About 50 acres of
which is cleared and in good condition, be-
ing well watered by convenient spi ings
and streams, with large number Of good
bearing fruit trees of various kinds. and
having thereon erected s good and large
two storied mansion house, a good large
bank barn with sheds attached, the usual
out buildings found on q well regulated
farm. large wagon she'd and two tenant
houses; fences in good condition; the bal
ancc of land is set with vsluabe timber,
the public road leading from Glen Mawr
to Hilsglove passes through the land
Seized aud taken in execution and to
be sold as the property of A mbrose Green
or Swartz and others at the suit of John Z.
Green.
TH0S. MAHAFFEY, Sheriff.
Sheriffs Once, Lsporte Pa, Jan. 81, '95.
i. l.. GRIMM. Atty.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

VIM. Leonard Of Cherry, made
the county seat a visit on Monday.
During his stay here he took look
at the interior Of our new court
house and was fully convinced that
il is first class in every particular.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

G. Cory Jackson ESD, of Phila-
delphia, formerly of Dushore, was
married to Miss Mary Maxwell Green
OF the Quaker CITY, on Saturday
January 18th 1895. Mr.. jackson
has host of friends in this vicinity
who join with the REPUBLICAN in
extending congratulations to linn
self-and bride. The young (?) bach
elors OF Dushore, are stepping of
one at time and they do say, that
there is only one left; but never you
mind, Atty. Cronin will Join the
progressive list, one of these days.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

There will be caucus Of the Re-
publican voters Of Laporte Towns
ship at the polling place in said town
ship on Saturday January 2sth, 1895
between the hours Of 2 and 5 o'clock
p. m. for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for the several township
Offices to be elected al the ensuing
election. j. G. PENNINGTON,
No,o ~, ! + oom.n
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

John and Thomas Kennedy, both
of Jamison City, were calling on
friends in Laporte over Sunday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The W. G. II. U. of the state will
present a petition to the Legislation
this winter requesting that law be
provided for the closing of all places
in Pennsylvania where liquors are
sold as beverage on Memorial day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Peter Mcdonald, is clerk at the
Commercial Hotel. Peter has
whole lot of friends in this vicinity
and will add to the business of the
house.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The hour of the NJ. e. Sunday
school has been changed from 10 a.
M. to 1l:30 q. m. All are invited to
attend. Arthur Il. MINER,
Secretary.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

NoTIcE:-All parties knowing them
selves indebted to me will please call and
settle by the first of February as l desire
to settle up all outstanding accounts.
W. B HILL, Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. q. H. Jennings and
Mrs. B. W. Jennings Of Lopez, were
calling on friends at the county seat,
Thursday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The Y. w. G. r. U. will meet at
the home of Miss Fanny Meylert,
Friday evening, January 25th. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Kopp of Will
Transport, were calling on friends in
Laporte, last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The county statement will be some
longer this year than formerly
The Auditors have given place for
each item.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

John l.. Sullivan proposes to re-
enter the fistic arena to redeem his
lost laurels. Some men never
know when they have had enough.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

SrRAYED:-Two lambs buck and eve
came to my farm in saly fall, The owner
or owners are requested to call, prove
property, pay charges and take them away
Nordmont, Dec. 81, '94. S. Il. SPEARY.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

The only copper head sheet pub
lished ia this Judicial District
known as tie Wyoming Democrat
complains because the President
Judge and his Associates in Wyom.
ing county, removed the court criei
and tipstaves and appointed good
Republicans in their place. The
Judiciary bench in Wyoming county
is Republican from first to last.
During Judge Sittser's term he was
permitted to have full say of the ap
pointments, which was, by the way
a very generous act on the part OF
the two Republican Associates
"To the victor belongs the
spoils," and we know that it is char-
acteristic of Mr. Day to bring this
plea forward when the occasion des
mands it. We have been a reader
OF Mr.. Days sheet for the past thir-
teen years and up to this date have
never seen anything in it compli>
mentary of Republican. There
surely must be some deserving Re-
publicans in that vicinity. For a
genuine secession newspaper printed
in the North, the Wyoming Demo-
crat takes the bakery, building and
all.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

just at this season of the year,
Eagles Mere is booming with quiet
ness.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

W. B. Ritter and wife and little
boy, Sundayed with friends in New
Columbia.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

There is said to be one editor in
heaven. How he got there is not
positively known, bat it is conjectur-
ed that he passed himself off for a
minister and stepped in unexpectedly.
When the dodge was discovered they
searched the realms of felicity all
their length and bredth for lawyer
to draw up the necessary papers OF
ejectment, but they couldn't find one
and of course he holds the fort.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

This is the busy season OF the
wear for the landlord-he is circulat-
ing his license petition.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-01-25

Hon. Russell Karns and wife Of
Laporte, Sundayed with friends in
Benton. They went down to see
Mr.. George Cole, brother of the
Mrs who is dangerously ill.