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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Good N ews.

No other Medicine was ever given such
a test as Ouos Cure. Thousands Of bot
ties of this great German remedy are be
ing distributed EkEE OF CHARGE, to those
afflicted with Consumption, Asthma
Group. severe Coughs. Pneumonia and al
Throat and Lung diseases. giving the ! 60
pie proof that Otto's Cure will cure then
For sale only by I. j. Keeler, Laporte
WI. Hoffman, Hillsgrove; 3.S. Lancaster
Forksville; C. B. Jennings, Estella; Jno
w. Buck, Sonestown. Samples free
Large bottles SOC and 25c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

-Arbitrators Dan Lorah. Frank Buck
and F. A. Bahr listened to the TESTIMONY
in the r. Fl. Brewer VS.. Sullivan count,
damage suit on Wednesday. A judgment
of $3.50 was awarded 10 Mr.. Brewer fol
injuries sustained by an accident in cross,
ing the Ringdale bridge erected at Ring
dale during the time the new iron bridge
was under course of construction.
Mr. Fred j. Glover, ofSta'rucca, Pa.
and Miss Cora E. Dieffenbach, OF Dushorc.
were united in marriage at the home q
he brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanu
al Dieffenbach at Dushore, on Thursday
Dec. Both, 1897, at 3 o'clock p. IN. 1h
ceremony was performed by Rev. Z. r.
Powell of this place. Miss Grace Hevei
lv acted as bridesmaid and Morgan Diet.
.enbach as groomsman. The weddh.
march was played by VIM. Dieiienbach
After partaking Of a sumpluous weddihs
supper the happy couple boarded the 5:3'
rain for briei wedding tour. They hav.
he best wishes of their many friends, tn,
TEN included.
No one yet saw more beautiful da,
han the advent OF 1898. Many enjoye'.
t, man, did not. 1t was the Editors mie.
.orlune to be among the doubtless thous
,uds who turned and ,urn.d again upol
ocds of pain and listened 10 the wind tha
eemed to whisper Il funeral dirge as !,
,lew through the naked branches OF til,
rees and lite lay open like book-i'
most excellent occasion to frame new res
,lu'ions, and we did. Three weeks con
lnement is not an easy task to bear for The
irst time, and TO the many who called IL
zee us we extend our sensitive gratitud,
or giving us the pleasure OF meeting thel"
at time when even a bouyanl soul might
.,ave been pardoned it, then and there, II
lad declined upon ioactvity and gloom
But this was not the case, owing 10 the
cheeriulness OF many pleasant callers.
Aud to those who have never been sick,
lon't.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
COUNTY INSTITUTE.
Continued From Page One.
eectual feast his energy and ability have


.electual feast his energy and ability have
'een instrumental in providing.
Resolved, That to our instructors, whose
addresses have been Of SO much value to
IS, we give the eassurance Of our apprecia-
ion and determination to return to our
'oys and girls with more pleasurable an
icipation and with renewed courage to
ace and overcome all obstacles that may
.onfront US.
Resolved, That we extend to Prof.
Park er, our musical director, and to Miss
Lusch, the pianist, our appreciation OF the
xcellent manner in which our musical
,,eriods have been conducted,
Resolved, That any expression ofappre-
:iation of the program OF the week would
re incomplete unless accompanied with
words OF highest praise to those who have,
contributed to our enjoyment in the even
lag entertainments.
Resolved, That in the adoption of the
ural high-school system we see the solu-
ion OF many of the problems of rural edu-
cation, and that we endorse it with our
learly approval.
Resolved, That we favor the enactment
If a law empowering the State Superin
cndent to pay the State appropriation at
my time he may deem proper.
Resolved. That we express our thanks
% the Dushore Fire Co. for their kindness
IN allowing us the use Of their hall deco
ralions.
Resolved, That to the people of Dushore,
who have, by their patronage and hospi-
tality, 50 materially aided i'll the success
.ul elimination OF the institute, we express
our appreciation by rising vote OF
.hauks.
Upon motion duly made and seconded
.he resolutions Were unanimously adopted.
Prot. Wandall, of Forksvlle, then ask
ed permission to address the institute.
After speaking OF the regard which all
who are associated with him, whether So
cially or elucationally, entertain Tor our
estimable Superintendent, F w. Meylert.
ne presented TO him, in behalf OF the
teachers the county, a purse OF twenty
! dollars as Il token OF the esteem held by
the teachers for their Superintendent.
Supt. Meyert, in a few well chosen
words, expressed his appreciation for this
unexpected memento ol confidence and re-
gard, aud expressed the desire that when
In need OF counsel or hel p the teachers
would always consider him at their SER
vice. He further stated that the gill just
received would be expended in adding TO
his library The works OF iavorite authors
and that the pl, assure they might give
would be doubled by the accompanying
thoughts OF The donors.
Farewell addresses were then delivered
by Supt. Putnam, DR. Benedict and Prot.
Parker. Rev. kepner, OF Dushore, adj
dressed the institute and congratulated
Supt. Meylert Oh the institute work
On motion Of Prot. Snyder, Of Forks.
vile, the institute extended rising vote
OF thanks TO the people Of Dushore for
their hospitality aud patronage.
An address 10y Supt. Meylert, in which
he explained he absence of two OF the
four teachers not present, and thanked
those pr, sent tor their punctuaity and at
lenliveness during the week and ended
the most successful institute ever held in
Sullivan county.
j. L. REESE KILLGoRE, Secretary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
School Directors Meeting,

The School Dirscturs Association OF
sullivan county held their third annual
meeting at Dushore after the adjournment
of the county institute Thursday afternoon
Dee. 30h, 1897, with Hon. B. S. Collins
us chairman. Prof. NJ. r. Black was
elected president Tor the ensuing ear, and
b. Kline aud Lyman B Speaker were
elected vice presidents. F. L. Waliman
and NJ y. Horn were chosen to act as
recording and corresponding secretaries.
Eleven districts were represented.
Hon. NJ. Phillips; delegate to the Di-
rectors' State Convention, submit. d his
rel or. He stated that contest develop.
el between the city and country districts
relative to thenew State Appropropriation
III and that the State Association was
ely instrumental in securing its pass
The new law increases the appro-
N about oue-third.
compulsory Educational Law was
with considerable interest.
81. Phillips, Chas. Lawrence,
N, B. Kline and Lyman B
re elected delegates to he next
ntion of the State Directors
be held at Harrisburg.
led fixing the time aud place
ting at Lapor,e during the
rst Monday of May 1898.
was directed to submit
of the meeting to the
publication.
WALTMAN, Secretary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

Go TO j. w. Buck, Sonestown, for
rubbers, blankets, carpets, clothing and
dressgoods at December low prices. High
est prices paid for butter and eggs.
Those attending court can obtain board
by calling opposite NJ. E. church. Rate
per day, 15c. w. j. Higley.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
To Whom it May Concern.

The undersigned having sold his store property
at Muncy Valley Pa. ,desIes all OF his Muncy
Valley accounts settled at once The books o
Muncy Valley store are now in the hands of L. Ii.
Buck at Sonestcwn and must be settled by cash
or note Please call on l.. II. Buck ut once ana
oblige.
A. T. ARMSTRONG,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that have purchased all
the personal property OF Lizzie f. Taylor contain
cd in her cottage on Eagles Mere Avenue, Eagles
Mere Pa, and have left the same there during
my pleasure. All persons are warned not to dis
turb the same ANNA J. JONES.
Dec IL, 1897.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

All rails daily except Sunday; "f" flag
stati ms.
onnections with the Philadelphia & Reading
II Halls for all points nor,h and south, and the
Fall Brook ani kecch I,eek railroads. AT
Sat ,rield for I'll p ints on the Lehigh Valley
railroad. At Soneslown with the Eagles Mert
railroud.
R. f. EAvLNSON, Gen. M"nager.
Hughesv,lle, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Perhaps You Did Not Know This
County Seat Indices.


New Years reformers some assail
Because so many backward TALL,
IT'S better tn swear II and tili
Than never to swear of at all.
Good bye 81.
Here's to you, '9S.
This beautiful snow.
-Lumb rmen are now all busy.
The open winter has been shut.
-Ernest Iauer is on the sick list.
CA. Cummings Of Eagles Mere, was in
town Wednesday,
j. X Bird # Elkland, was transact
ing business in own Wednesday.
Prank Shoemaker spent Wednesday
with friends at Sonestown.
A. H, Zaner of Dushore, was trans
acting business in town Wednesday.
BIC Speary, OF Nordmont, was a
county seat visitor one day last week
Owing to illness our calendars did noi
reach our customers until little late.
Judge Kraus was i'll town Wednesday
a witness in the Brewer arbitration suit
-rhos. Z. Kennedy was doing business
in 'amison , ity the early p'rt Of this
week.
Prof. Orr l.. Davis OF FranklinvilIc
spent several d ,ys last week with friends
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Scuremau of Du-
shore, registered at the Commercial Hotel
OH Wednesday.
Jack Forbs and VIM Fisher of Jami-
son City were guests Of the Commercial
House Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Lawrence and daughter.
Miss Hattie, went to Lopez Wednesday to
visit with friends.
County Commissioners Hufmaser,
Rogers ard Secules were at their office on
Monday aud Tuesday
M. C. Miller, the popular landlord at
Ringdale, was circulating among his
frieuds i'll town Wednesday.
Several Assessors from various parts
Of tn" county were rausacting business al
the County Commissioners Office Wedues.
day
home from Millersville, where they are
attending school, enjoying the vacation
season,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Notice.

lam authorized to offer reward OF twenty-five
dollars for information that will lead to the con
viction ofany person or persons found guilty OF
violating the deer law.
j. H. GASsEL.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
| CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of the
| [ FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, Pa,

State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan S.:
|, NJ. D. Swaits. Cashier of the above named
bank do solemny swear that the above state
ment is true to the best OF my knowledge and be-
lief
NJ. ID. SWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day oil Dec 1897.
sJoHN II. CRoNIN, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
JNO. ID. REESER, Directors
F. b. POMEROY
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
A CONCERT.

A large aud select audience greeted
the young ladies OF the Baptist college
at their grand concert, Tuesday
evening.
The exercises opened with Il heauli
ful and inspiring chorus by the chorus
class of twenty-five young ladies.
Miss Lucy Marshall followed with an
excellent rendition of Beelhoyen's
''Sonata OPP. , No. -
s'Spring is Here awakened re
sponsive chords IN the hearts Of the
audience as Miss Maud Maurine Jones
in sweet words of song. aud with soft,
m~elodious voice, announced the sweet
season of JOY and tender sentiment.
The delicate touch of Miss Ielma
Cox ia her rendition of ''Hark, Hank,
the Lark" awakened in the responsive
instrument sweet tones that reminded
one OF the Joyous bind in his lofty
flight, bidding welcome to the coming
morn.
The very touching and pathetic Sc
lection, "GOing of the White Swan"
was read by Miss Stella Miller in II
round, clear voice, with distinct arfic-
ulation that was pleasing to her
hearers.
B~eclhOven's ''Sonata Pathelique'
was given by Miss Nellie Marshall with
skilled touch and pleasing expression.
''Litlle Boy Blue" INT OF \. Nevins'
sweetest ballads, seemed just fitted 10
the naturally rich and full tones OF
Miss Mabel T.. JohnsIon's voice, which
Is full of promise for the future, tins
being her first year in voice culture.
Miss Frances EOung's selection for
recitation, 1.-The Confessional" was
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
co MMENCEM +.

Wednesday morning, in the presence
of Il large and select audience, the
commencement exercises of The Baptist
Female College were opened with IA
touching invocation by Rev. Robert III
Jones, the newly elected associate presi-
lent OF the eullegr, followed by ''Morn-
ing invitation" u chorus by the college
vocal class.
DIR. q. w. Hyde, president of the
board OF curatOrS, after Il pleasing and
most appropriate address awarded the
diplomas and certificates as follows:
Bachelor of Literature-MisS Alice Sher-
mun. Lexington
Regular English Cnurse-Dem lsy Brown.
Amelia DrunrrI aud EulaIa C~IIennwiIh.
Mathematics nnd Modern Languages-MisS
English aud itcrature-Annie HowertOn
and BESSIE StrOdtI an.
diplomas in Music-DempsV Brown, Marie
HickIin. Lucy Marshall. Nellie Marshall,
Anna hoffman and Ielpa Cox
Post Graduate in Elncutipn. DiplomH-MIss
Hattie Glurklipk.
3 Diplomas in Elooution-EsteIlH Miller ana
Fannie Young.
Diplomn In Art-CnIIie wiIhnite.
Honor Iioll-Anna liOwertOn. Marie Hick.
lin. BESSIE franklin. Susie Givens. Kate
Jones. Susie IHnkfOrd. Pearl Nicely. Ada
Thompson.
CerIiirnie in ~Music61Emma Scott
Cert iticuIes in ATt-liessie Franklin, Muude
Jones and Zrltnn Cox.
The piano olo,''Pas des Amphores,"
by Miss RDsalie Armstrong, was well
rendered and was followed by the event
of the morning. the baccalaureaie
address, 10y Rev. W. j. Williamson, of
Kansas Ci!y.
lie stated that the true object of edu-
Is to teach US To harness the
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28

Young ladies of the school. Prof.
B~eauchamp, as Il genial, hOspItable
host, and his charming wife as hostess
assisted by the senior class. made the
evening Il most enjoyable one to al
present. We are confident that the
young ladies, as they go forth from
his school to their homes, will be
thoroughly fitted TO grace any social
position they may be called upon to
occupy.
The college parlors and halls were
beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and stately palms. In the front parlor
red and White were the predominant
colors, carnations being the principal
flowers used, while in the back parlor
were the b. +. c. c%olOrs, pink and
green. The office and reading room
were converted into cOZy hooks and
comfortable corners, which made these
rooms especially inviting to those who
were sentimentally inclined.
Elegant refreshment were served
throughout the evening in one of the
recitation rooms Who but young
ladies of refined taste could so COM
plele.y change the appearance of II
prosy class room? But with low bowls
of fiDwers, and snowy linen, 1t was
surely forgotten hat this was Il room
for work, not play.
Last, but not least, the lovely young
girls, with their sweet, pretty faces,
and iilmy, fluffy organizes, were n
dream. of beauty. And what schOt
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
ARR RECEPTION.

The art reception was held at the
college on Monday evening, May 23d.
Promptly at eight O'Clock the visitors
began TO assemble and the art room
and pariOrs were Ihronged all evening
with an admIring crowd. The art
rooms were decorated with flowers,
and ne archway between them was
draped in red, white and blue bunting.
The walls were literally covered with
pictures, arranged in an artistic man
ner, aud the pupils all deserve praise,
moi only for the amount OF work done,
but for the quality which, perhaps,
surpasses hat of any previous year,
and shows great diligence on the
part of both teacher aud pupils.
This is Miss Fells' second year in
THIS school, and the friends and pat
rons Of the institution viii lie glad TO
learn that she has consented To- return,
and will continue her instructions for
the ensuing year, and endeaVor to
make the art department of this college
UGe of the best in the state.
The art class this year is quite a
large one, but Miss WIlhoIle is the
only graduate. She had u large dis
play, consisting of china painting,
! landscapes and flowers IN oil and water
g .lnrs, pastel aud crayon. In her col
I-riinn we noticed IA beautiful oil paint
in@ of a bunch of purple and white
lilacs la a glass of water, which we are
told Miss Without intends to present To
the college. Her 'tPurItan maiden"
with her apron full Of Xmas greens,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
ALUMNE MEETING.

The annual reunion of this associa-
ZION was held IN the art hall, Tuesday,
MAY "A. A number of members, rep
resenIIng classes from h time of
organization 10 the present year, were
gathered 10 welcome the class OF '9S
seven full graduates accepted badges,
insignia of 10y atty To their alma mater.
Exercises were begun with invoca-
ion by Rev. Il. H.. Jones, of Plattsburg.
The president, Mrs. w. III. Chiles,
made appropriate remarks. She indi-
Gated, in behalf of the association, an
hiding interest in The retiring presi-
dent of the college and his family, and
offered assurances of cooperation 10
their successors.
The class just graduated was wei
coined IN II graceful and fehcitous man
ner by MISS Laura Hyde, '95, who also
presented each with Il class badge.
Miss Anna Howerton responded in a
happy style IN The name of the class
OF SO.
A piano solo, "Last Hope" was well
rendered by Miss Lydia Smith.
MEMORIAL
The late corresponding secretary,
Miss Nj. F. Hawkins, having been an
officer of the association from lis
organizations, was sadly missed. The
quiet dignity and renewed zeal with
winch she presided ut the previous
annual meeting is remembered with
loving and tender interest. BY request,
Mrs. 5. A. McCausland paid a high
and appreciatiVe tribute to the memory
of the departed member and friend.
The lofty principles of truth which she
encouraged in the lives of others and
eXemplilied in her own, will never die.
Miss Hawkins lives in those whom she
The audience arose and softly
sang 'sAsleep in Jesus"
Miss EnnIce Wray Fulton responded
to II request by reciling, in her usual
style, "AuX ltalIens, =" with Mrs.
w. IL. Buck, accompanist.
After a short interval of social pleas
ure, the association held Il business
session.
Having been decided at a previous
meeting that the report of general his
would be omitted until the year
1900, the committee on LOST records
urged to use sill greater diligence
TO make the history complete. BY
of the chairman OF that commit
tee, Mrs. McCausland, the names of Miss
Mouniioy, Mrs. NJ. W. Chew
and Miss May Peak were added.
Motion 10 elect the general historian,
10 report at the time Of the reunion in
1900, resulted in The election of Mrs.
Ella Whiting Campbrll.
Miss Dempsey Brown was appointed
class historian foT '9S. The president
announced that she would name The
class historian for each of the classes,
aud urged that special effort be made
these TO furnish The general historian
all items of interest concerning
any who have been connected with the
college, either as teacher or student.
The hall was beautifully decorated
With many lovely pictures, and all who
we're so fortunate as to attend the
Meeting will remember the Time with
much pleasure.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
10000 More Soldiers.

Last Wednesday President Mckinley
issued a proclamation calling for
75, 900 soldiers in addition TO those
called for on the 23d of April. 1t seem
to be the present purpose of The GOV
eminent TO send 1900 soldiers Ia the
Philippines at once, = 1900 to Porto
Rico and 100, 900 to Cuba.
This will give us an army of 278, 800
men, consisting of 200 900 volunteers,
so, 900 regulars, 10000 immunes, $500
engineers and 5000 cavalrymen. Spain
will have a arm summers job settling
that little Maine business, and the
boosted valor of the naughty Spaniard
will have a more severe tests than they
displayed in slipping up to Il friendly
vessel under cover of darkness and
placing the deadly torpedo against its
hull. Ii the Spaniards were moi such
excellent %sprinters we might learn
more of their Valor.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
RECEPTION AT JUDGE RYLAND,s.

Dainty Invitations were received by the
numerous friends of the family stating
that Mrs. JnO. ID. Ryland would be AT
Homeh on Saturday afternoon, May 81, at
different hour from three to six. AT the
appointed time, the guests began 10
arrive and in large numbers, were coming
and going constantly from three to six
p. M.
Out of doors the clouds seemed to be
gathering for another downpour, but
within bright the lamps shone DER fair
women,' while the "brave men" were
enlisting under their country's flag to
fight against Spain. The beautiful home
was brilliantly lighted aud decorated
with a ~profusion of lovely flowers whose
sweet perfume dkled the air. They were
banked over the mantels, while Wreaths
OF smilaX were twined gracefully over the
lace curtains and about the chandeliers,
and bowls OF lovely roses were placed here
and there delighting all with their beauty
aud fragrance.
Mrs. Ryland was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Juliet Find'ey, Mrs. |. p. Ryland
of Kansas City, Mrs. IL. II, Griswold Il
Salt Lake City, aud Mrs. Thompson OF
fouodo W fhOAH - BNA'oNS Wv
guests passed to the sitting room Whe.e
the punch bowl was presided over in turn
aud every attention shown TO the guests
by Misses Laura Grady, Mary Silver,
Bette Belle Perry, Martha Crenshaw,
Annie Ireland aud Lillian Ryland.
The dining room showed evidences of
ar artists touch Here was found that
which pleased the eye and delighted the
palate. The china closet and s~ide-boaId
were lovely in their array of elegant
china, silver, cut glass and flowers. The
oak table was covered with a
dainty lunch cloth, while the candles
shed a soft light oyer it. In the center ct
the table, resting upoa a mirrar, was u
large bowl of exquisite crimson carBa-
tions, and on the corners were sailed
almonds. mint creams and maccarOOBs.
room like the others was beautifully
with potted plants and cut flow
ers. The menu, daintily served, cen
of Neapolitan cream, straw berries
and fancy cakes, followed by coffee, sailed
almonds and mint creams.
The sweet music in the hall lent an
charm to the occasion, aud Il
guests seemed to give themselves up to
the enjoyment OF the evening.
Mrs. Ryland's entertainments ale
Al ways charming and this was one OF Il .
most pleasant ever given in this haspIt-
able home.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-28
VISITORS.


Mrs. Armstrong, CoOdy's Bluff, l.. T.;
Miss RilIa Johnston, Bartelsville, l. T.;
Misses Elizabeth. Landlord and Laura
Warder, Lexington; Misses Oudie and
Margery Minter, Halls; Mrs. Strodtman
and Miss Pearl Strodtman, Wellington;
Mrs. DR.. Howerton, Magnolia; Miss May
Hupp, Marshall; Miss Nellie Hawkins,
FairviIle; Mrs. IL. &. Brown, Houstonia;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. iIicklin, John HickIin
Lee Hicklin and Miss DeVaughn Bellamy,
s Heet Springs; Polk Phillips, Oak Grove;
Mrs. S-I!ie Majors, Excelsior Springs;
Misses Tarleto6 Bellies and Sallie Higgins,
Mayhem; Miss Matte Stapp, Morton;
Miss Lyna Johnson, HigginsviIle: Miss
Lima Leonard, PIlot Grove; Miss Majors,
Aullville; Mrs. w. A. w. Wilson and Miss
Grace Wilson, Bolton, Texas; Rev. w. II
Campbell and Rev. w. j. Williamson,
Kansas City Mrs. Mary Scott and Frank
SsOtt, SmithviIle; Albert Jones, Missouri
City; Rev. II. II Jones, PIattsburg; Mrs.
Joseph Nicely and Miss Norma Nicely,
Osawatomie, Kansas; Mrs. Chiworth,
GridIey, Kansas; Henry Brown, Mr.. Will
liams and two sons, Houstonia; Mr..
Strodtman, Wellington.