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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07
Personal Injuries Alleged.

The Capital Traction Company has been
named defendant in a suit for $4,000 filed
in the District Supreme Court by William
d. Bumbrey because of alleged personal
injuries. Bumbrey declares that on July 3,
1906, a wagon he was driving was run into
by car of the company at Calvert street
and Cliffbourne place. through the negli-
gence of the company's employees and that
he sustained permanent injuries to head,
arm and shoulder.
Attorneys Bates Warren and w. II. Sholes
represented the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07

nav no attention to the testimony, the evil
dence the arguments or the facts In the
case They were probably not familiar
with certain technicaities of law, however,
and for their information he said that
.'plaintih" was a legal term, meaning the
person in whose favor the verdict should
be rendered. Defendant meant the person
to be adjudged guilty.
leaving the box, and court was adjourned,
concluding an evening of about three hours
of as continuous merriment as has pre-
vailed in this town for many day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07
Hotel Guests in Panic.

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, Febru-
airy 7.-Momentary panic was caused among
the forty guests of the Kendall Hotel early
today by a dense smoke which filled all the
corridors. Nearly all rushed down to the
Office in scanty attire. but the hremen, who
were soon on the scene, treasured the
guests when they discovered a small blaze
among some rags in the basement, caus-
ing dense smoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07
Coats, Suits and Skirts.

Five Stylish Suits; made of cheviots,
panamas and novelties: in plain, check
ed and mixed effects; d y
eton, pony or box styles. 90 W.
Worth to $500. G. T. p.
Choice of all our High grade Suits
that sold up to $500: fabrics are
broadclothS. cheviots and ~ ~e
mixtures; elegantly tailor ~ Il W.
ed throughout. G. T. p.
Seven $3.50 Tourist Coats, in light
and dark grays and checks; some
s with sa mt eis yG see S3 QS
Seven Stylish Tourist Coats in hand
some black or brown kersey cloth;
splendidly tailored. with q a me-
straps and buttons; $500 H4l WS
Elegant Tourist Coats, that sold at
from $50 to $50: choice of best plain
n.bsrs sGd mixtures d1srs ca also 81 Mg
; and Silk Coats W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07
Often Visited Perkins Paradise.

Following that evening the defendant often
visited Perkins Paradise. His visits usually
occurred about meal time. and when there
was anything particularly good to eat the
defendant always had been demonstratively
affectionate. He had paid the plaintiff
many compliments. but SO far as she knew
had never paid anything else. During the
testimony Of succeeding witnesses for the
plaintiff, Attorney Davis noted seven ex-
ceptions to the presiding judge and the
plaintiff holding hands. Mr.. Davis also
noted an exception when Justice Gould
turned to the clerk Of the court and ordered
that the furniture be rearranged in order
that the plaintiff might sit nearer the
court.
Mr.. Davis produced testimony to prove
that the defendant, Chaplin Brown, had
been compelled to sit up with the plaintiff
till 1 or o'clock every other night in
order that she might be SO tired out on
the alternate nights that he might have the
niece, to whom he was engaged. all ito him.
self He had never violated Mrs. Perkins
boarding house rule that guests must not
whittle the pickles. He declared he had
always intended to marry the niece. having
understood that 5000 legacy mentioned
by a previous witness had been left to the
niece and not to the aunt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07
Found for the Plaintiff.

After Col. Newton and Mr.. Davis has
summed upland there wasn't dry eye il
the court when they had finished-Justic'
Gould delivered his charge to the jury, ad
monishing the twelve men to make u
their minds from their individual views an,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07

I MUSLIN Underwear.
+ Immense table of Mussed Under
> wear, in sheerest qualities of cambria
> and nainsook: drawers, corset covers,
3 gowns and long and short
> skirts, trimmed with lace Al 0N~
> or embroidery. $1.25 val II W.
ues. G. T. P.~..............
R Soft-finish Muslin Petticoats, trimmed
r with deep lawn ruff1e and =7
. two rows of torchon R~
3 insertion and edge. Csc. II wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-07

ChlAdrem'S Wants.
Childrens Sheer White Lawn Aprons,
with neat embroidered bib -
and wide hemstitched bre- y ST
telles Sizes from 2 to IA SOSo
years. G. T. P................
Infants Long and Short Cambria
Dresses made In full Hub -
bard style. with embroid- VSC
cred yoke. Real values at SOSo
39c. G. T. P...................
Infants Long and Short Dresses of
finest Persian lawn or
sheer nainsook, beautifully
trimmed with lace and en- MVUT
broidery. Slightly mussed. WV
$1..O values ~..................
Wind-up of Childrens Heavy Knit
Worsted Sweaters. in white, with col
ored collar and cuffs, gray,
red or brown, Open at ONO
front or shoulder. $3.50 >OSo
value. G. T. P................
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Thrown From Railroad Rridae

While crossing the railroad bridge
at Sonestown last Tuesday, Mr.. Grifi
Phillips of that place was overtaken
by train of freight cars before he
could reach the end of the t. esslIng.
Seeing the train that was moving
backward bearing down upon him
he climbed to the edge of the bridge
to let it pass, unfortunately he was
caught and dragged about twelve feet
and thrown into the creek below.
He was badly bruised and cut about
the head but with immediate medi-
cal attention lie was soon made com
Portable and taken to his home
where he is recovering slowly, owing
to his advanced age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
ARRESTS WERE MADE
For Attempting to Wreck PASSENGER
Train Near Ricketts,.

On Tuesday evening constable e.
+. Meeks of Lopez brought three
Hungarians to the county Jail, charg-
ed with attempting train wrecking.
About 4 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
the section foreman on the j.. v.
X. r.. between Newell and Ricketts,
discovered these men at work on the
track rolling large rocks. He captnr-
ed them and had them arrested.
They however protested saying that
they were coming to Ricketts, and
seeing the rocks on the track, began
to remove them.
1t was the purpose of some miser-
able wretch to wreck the 5:05 train
from Wilkes Barre Tuesday night.
The foreigners who were arrested
are young men from lG to II years
of age and are thonght by some to
be innocent parties to the crime.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
18th OF JULY
CELEBRATIONS AT MILDRED.

The order of Red Men of Mildred
will give grand celebration at that
place July 4th.
The committee of arrangement
will spare neither time nor money
to make it one of the greatest picnics
ever held in Sullivan County. A
large and. magnificent dancing
pavilion has been erected. Among
the leading features of the day will
be grand parade in Indian costume.
The line will move from the X. of
l.. Hall at 10 a. IN. and pass through
the principal streets of Bernice and
Mildred. Martial music and elabor-
ate costumes will make this grand
parade.
Dinner will be served on the
ground from IL to 2 p. m. Refresh :
ments for the asking.
Dancing by the set. A good
orchestra has been engaged for the
occasion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

One hundred years ago the first
shipment ofanthracit coal ever made
went from Plymouth Luzern county
to Columbia, Lancaster county, and
number of the citizens of Plymouth
are now arousing enthusiasm for
celebration Of this historic event.
Adijah Smith shipped the first cargo
of the black da nond in an ark float
ing down the Susquehanna river.
The discovery by Jesse Fell, of
Wilkes Barre about three months
after this shipment that the new fuel
would burn in his CRATE with intense
heat without an airblast, caused
many orders to come into Plymout h
for fuel and the chief business OF
that town ever slnte has been the
mining and shipping of coal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

Every now and then we read of
some one who has stepped upon a
rusty nail which has penetrated his
foot, and that the result was lockjaw
and the victim died If every per
son were aware of perfect rem
edy for such wounds and would ap-
ply it then such reports would cease
The remedy is simple and always al
hand; it can be applied by any one
and what is better it is infallible.
1t is simply to smoke the wound ol
any wound that is bruised or infiam
ed, with a woolen cloth. Twenty
minutes in the smoke will remove
the pain from the worst case of in
flamation arising from such 8
wound. People may ridicule thi.
remedy as much as they choose, bu
when they are afflicted with sucl
+, wounds let them try the remedy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Willingly Paid Fines.

Altoona June l9 For the privil ege
Of enjoying monopoly on the ice
cream, soda water, and cigar busi-
ness in this tOwnon Sunday, Charles
Miles, IA confectioner, is willing to
contribute each week the 81 fine for
violating the Sunday Blue laws.
His was the only place open last
Sunday and he did rushing busi-
ness all day. He was arrested and
cheerfully pleaded guilty and paid
his fine of 81.
"YOu needn't mind sending con.
stable after me next Monday" he
told the magistrate to-day; 'Fll be
in and pay the fine all right"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Celebration at Muncy Valley.

The citizens of Muncy Valley are
preparing for an old fashioned cele-
bration on July Fourth which prom.
ises to be great success. Address
ess will be delivered by f. J. Mullen
w. f, Crawford, Esqs. and Rev. S.
b. Bidlack and ]. Womelsdorf. In
the afternoon there will be game
of base ball, barrel race, potato lace
wheelbarrow race, bag race, and ba-,
loon assertion, prizes being offered
for all con tests. In the evening
there will be grand display of fire
works, while the old soldiers will
hold camp fire on Col. Webb's
lawn. Music will be furnished all
day and evening by the Hughes.
vile Band
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Death Of Raymond Peters.

Ray Peters died at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Pet
ers of Norvimont at six o'clock Tues
day morning of dropsy and other
complications. He was twenty-five
years OF age.
Mr.. Peters was a young man of
excellent qualities and held in high
esteem by all of his acquaintance.
He had served as apprentice under
w. B. Ritter, station agent, at this
place for several months and up until
the time of his first Illness, eight
weeks ago and his work was highly
praised by Mr.. Bitter.
He was first taken to the hospital
in Williamsport and had partly re-
covered after few weeks treatment
He then returned home and was
apparently improving slowly until
the past week when his condition
became worse and continued so to
the end.
The news of his death was great
shock to his young associates. While
he was thought to be recovering, his
young friends carried the entire flor.
al decoratations for the church on
Childrens' Day to his home as a
token of regard.
The funeral services will be held
at Nordmont Friday morning, meet
ing at the house at 10 O'Clock.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Chiidren's Day Services al Laporte.

Children's Day was tittingly OBJ
served in the LapOrte NJ. +. church
last Sunday evening. The pulpit
profusely decorated with flowers and
ferns tastily displayed, presented
a handsome appearance. Songs and
recitations We're we'll rendered by
the boys and girls who had been
under careful training for the past
week. Mr.. Alvin Eddy of Picture
Rocks, and Miss Alice Pennington
assisted the choir in rendering an
excellent program. A liberal coll
lection was taken at the close of the
services.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
MARRIED
AT SACRED HEART CHURCH.

An early morning wedding was
solemnized Tuesday in the Sacred
Heart Church at Laporte, which
united the lives of Miss Emma Gal
lagher and Mr.. Clarence Frey, both
Of Laporte. The occasion was
quiet affair, only a few invited friends
being present.
Nuptial high mass was celebrated
by Rev. J. A. Enright, after uniting
the young couple in wedlock. The
music was a most pleasing feature;
Miss Agnes Lusch presided at the
organ, and Miss Julia Burns sang
the otfertory number, Gounod's
beautiful cave Maria"
The contracting parties chose for
best man, Mr.. John Rogenmoser, of
Wellsville, n. Y, and Miss Julia
Burns, of Mildred, bridesmaid. The
church decorations were roses and
smilax. The bride was handsomely
attiiCu III OopuuCSC oith tIlfIiileu
with lace. The bridesmaid wore
beautiful Foulard silk, with trim
ming of lace. Both carried carna-
tions.
At the conclusion of the cermony
the happy united couple accompanied
by attendants, were driven to the
l.aporte Hotel, the home of the
brides parents, where an elegant
wedding breakfast was served. Later
Mr.. and Mrs. Frey took the 9:25
train for Buffalo, Thousand Islands,
Rochester, and Wellsville, n. T.,
Mr.. Fries former home.
The bride is the estimable daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. F.W. Gallagher,
and possesses a charming personality.
The groom holds a lucrative position
with the Elk Tanning Co. at this
place, where the couple will COM
mence housekeeping upon their re-
turn, July 16.
The News Item joins with their
many friends in wishing them a
happy voyage through life.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
A $1,000 Gift.

w. s. Newman, of Canton, Pa,
aged 81 years has sent 81, 200
Penna railroad bond, bearing 3 2
per cent interest, to the Baptist
church and Sunday school at Eaton
vile, to be divided equally between
them. He writes that the first Sun
day and day school he ever attended
was in the old school house on the
turnpike below Eatonville, 80 years
ago when he was about six years o
age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
Married al Eagles Mere.

At the home of the brides parents
at Eagles Mere on Thursday evening
June 90, Rev. Ripple united in mar
riage Mr.. Clayton Worthington and
Miss Jessie Bennett. They will make
their future home at Maston, where
Mr.. Worthington is employed by
G. w. Sones.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
W. c. T. ". Convention.

vention of the w. c. T. U. was
held in the Christian Church at Es-
telIa June 12, 1907 at 1000 a. m.
Convention opened by singing by
the congregation, followed by De-
votional led by Mrs. c. ROthrock.
Crusade Psalm was selected, prayer
was offered by Mrs. Emma Bryan,
After which came reading of the
minutes and reports of County Off
GERS President reported twelve new
members gained.
We then proceeded to elect Off
GERS for the ensuing year they were
as follows: Miss s. A. Huckell Pres.
ident, Mrs Jessie Andrus Secretary,
Mrs. C. Rothrock Wise President.
Rev. Dodd then conducted the noon
tide Devotional and also spoke of
the Prohibition Convention which
he recently attended. After which
he read passage of scripture and
offered prayer. The Convention
then adjourned until l.30
Afternoon session opened at l.5O
p. IN. Singing by the congregation,
led by Mrs. Norrish.
we then proceeded with the election
of officers electing Mrs. Anna Nye
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs Anna
Molyneaux treasurer.
The Presidents annual address was
then read and was exceptionally
good. We were then favored with
song by the children.
The reports of the Department Sup
erintendents given of work done
during the year were as follows;
Sup. of Flower Mission, Mrs S. A.
Randall thirty one boquets and Scrip
text given Soldiers on Memorial
Day.
Supt. of Literature reported $3.50
tracts distributed.
Supt. of l.. r. l.. reported fifteen
bOquets sent to sick and thirty-five
persons received fruit and one box
sent to poor, one pair of shoes pur'
chased for the poor.
w. c. r. U. Round Table was con
Quoted by Mrs. Sylvia Norrish, aftel
which the convention adjourned un.
till 7.S0 p. m.
Evening session was held in Tn
ion Church beginning at 7.30. p. m
with, Devotional led dy Rev. Mosrs
Singing by the choir.
Mrs. Williams then read sepOrt O
the committee of resolutions, th'
children then sang, after which thu
first and second prize essays writer
by the High School students namel!
first prize Wilmer Wilcox and Sec
ond prize Jennie Wilcox were read
Mr.. Lets of Skunk then sang ,
solo, both music and words his ow
composition.
Mrs. w. Moore then read pape
The address by Mrs Sylvia Norris
, subject; "The Worlds Outlook
was greatly appreciated and enjoye
by the large audience present.
Mo- Ellery Brown sang sol
which was we'll received.
Retaliation by Julia Little.
n Followed by silver collection.
Music by the choir.
BenedictiOn by Rev. Morse. A
sessions were we'll attended al
greatly enjoyed by all.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27
CAUGHT ON LINESHAFT.
VIM. Robbins Nearly Lost His Lie

VIM. Robbins Nearly Lost His Lie.
Mr.. William Robbins narrowly
escaped death at the Mccartney
saw mill one day last week. While
working near a revolving shaft his
jacket caught fast to it and before
the engiue could be stopped he was
in a perilous condition. He is
still under medical treatment for
injuries sustained, although not
seriously afflicted.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

Herman V. Yeager, formerly of
Laporte and Miss Hazel Harman
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. II. C.
Harman of Harrisburg were united
in marriage On Tuesday June %.
Mr.. Yeager is rapidly growing in
to prominence in the musical world,
having composed several popular
airs and is director of high class
Orchestras.
The News Item extends congratu-
lations.
Under the stipulation of a law pas
ed by the legislature at its last session
townships and counties are given the
privilege of levying one mill tax
for the establishment and maintain
ance Of tree libraries in the different
municipalities. The legislature
does not apply to cities of tDe first,
and second and third classes but aims
at the country districts where small
er boroughs are the centers of inter
est. The authority of beginning the
movement is placed in the hands of
the town council and the provisions
of the law are under the aC ton of
these bodies.
A township Sunday School Con
vention will be held in the Metho-
J dist church Saturday June % after
noon and evening.
Vernon Hull, county chairman IN of
the Sunday School Association and
Deemer Beidelman, field worker Of
the Sabbath School Association will
be present and deliver addresses.
Poultry dealers and lovers Of fancy
breeds of rabbits will be bettered in
a business way by the passage of a
law making it legal to sell the do
mesticated rabbit or Belgian Hare on
market. Formerly it was not law
full to offer any kind Of rabbit foI
sale.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

State Master Hill Of Pennsylvania
has sounded his slogan for 10O7--'a
Pennsylvania membership Of OO,OO0."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

Grange fire insurance was never %
popular and profitable as now.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

Louis Hatton, son of Mr.. and Mrs
George l.. Hatton, former well
known residents of South Towanda,
was seriously injured on Tuesday of
last week while at work in the Ber-
nice coal mine. He was engaged as
moterman on an electrical engine
and was caught between the cars
and props, sustaining terrible inter
nal injuries.
For time his case seemed hope
less but at present he is improving
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-06-27

The Humane committee of the
Village Improvement Society OF
Towanda, working in conjunction
with the Juvenile court, has been
doing a remarkable andpraiseworthy
work during the past year. No
less than 19 neglected and deper
dent children have been cared fol
and two others placed by the Juve
nile court under the care of probation
officers. There have been placed il
the Soldiers Home at Chester
Springs, Pa. seven children from
Towanda borough, three of then
put there by the Humane Com
mittee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-13
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION NOTES.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. Ion the 26th
of April, 1907, President Roosevelt
will touch an electric button and
formally open the gates of the EXPOSE
ton. .r.
President Tucker of the Exposition
company, will close the Exposition
November 80, 1907. '.-
Gates of the Exposition will open
every morning at o'clock and close
at II p. m.
The Exposition will be closed on
Sundays. ."4 b..
100000 flowers, Shrubs and plants
and trees used in ornamenting the
grounds. .@,.,. -
$1,575,000 to be spent by the u. S.
government at the Jamestown cele-
bration. "s -,a-.
$50 conventions will hold their an
nual sessions at the Exposition in
1907.
The grounds of the Exposition will
be reached by three street car lines,
five or six ferry lines and by one
European line.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-13
A CALL TO ARMS
"A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM GRAND
@tl COMMANDER OF INTEREST TO
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Fargo, January 10, 1907.

: an
Dear Comrades of the Bfvouac:
The Eighteenth Annual Conclave OF
the Grand Commandery K. T. of the
state of North Dakota, will be held
in the city Of Grand Forks, Tuesday
and Wednesday, the 10th and Goth
days Of January, A. D., 1907, A. o.
E7S9, beginning at 10 o'clock before
high noon, in Masonic Temple. 81
3iAll grand and past elective grand
officers, the eminent 4, commanders
generalissimos, captains general. and
past eminent commanders Of our sub.
ordinate communicates, are mem.
Ebers of the Grand Commandery, and
are expected to be, on duty at this
suspicious occasion. Fl 81
On Tuesday evening the members
of the Grand Commandery will pass
in review before the inspecting eyes
of the fair ladies of the Queen City,
at a Grand Templar Ball. Let the
Grand Commandery demonstrate to
the world that the chivalry, which
animated the deeds Of our glorious
predecessors, still burns in our
bosoms, and though our swords are
made for peace our hearts yet long
for conquest Courteously,
Harry S. Oliver,
Attest: r. 3. Grand Commander.
Frank ]. Thompson,
En-. Grand Recorder.
8 p. s.-No. reduced railroad rates
we're obtained 3sks 4, 4,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-13
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

German Evangelical Church Eerv-
ices will be held Sunday, January 49,
in the Swedish Lutheran church on
Seventh street, three blocks north Of
the 500 depot. sf;
Preaching at 1880 / a. M.
Sunday school at II 80 m: 81
Song service at 4: 80 d. m. ls5s
i Preachingsat s; 90 D. M. Il.
Everyone cordially invited to wor-
ship with u.s. W. G. Menges,
Pastor:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-13

Presbyterian church-Morning serv-
ice at 1916. Subject of sermon: A
Comforting Truth. Special Music
Evening service 1880. Subject of
sermon: Purity Ga Plea for the White
Life.) Special music. ~@
The new hymn books have arrived
and will be used tomorrow. ',s
Everyone is cordially welcome to
the services of the church
CHAS. w HARRIS,
Pastor
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-01-13

st. Georges Episcopal Church
Morning service and sermon at II
o'clock a. M. Music by the vested
choir. The subject of the sermon
will be Conscience" Sunday school
at 1915 p. M; lesson is Nicodemus'
Holy Baptism.
Senators, legislators and strangers
in the city are cordially invited to at
tend all of the church services.
Venerable o. F. Jones, D. D.,
Pastor