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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
When Tolstoy Tried to Fly.

From earliest childhood Tolstoy was
remarkably observant Of the things
that were going on in the world around
him. Thus. while still in his teens.
we find him taking an interest in the
art Of flying that was too practical to
suit his devoted mother. With char
acteristic thoroughness he invented a
design Of his own and with equally
characteristic courage proceeded to
put 1t to an immediate test from a
second story window. But the boy.
who was afterward to find food for
thought for the whole civilized world.
was not destined to make his mark
as an infant aeroplanist. He fell in
stantly to the ground and, though by
great good fortune no bones were ac-
tually broken, the conclusion was so
great that young Tolstoy afterward
slept for sixteen hours on end.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
New Years Ball.

The New Years ball held at Ho-
tel Bernard on Monday night was
a success in every respect. Sleigh
loads from all parts of the county
came to enjoy the dance and supper.
Landlord Hassen is skilled
entertainer and his guests always
leave with the request to have
another dance. A sumptuOus feast
of good things to eat was served.
Good music for the dances was
furnished by Hughesville orches-
ira, while Nutney's Orchestra and
vocalists from abroad entertained
the down stairs crowd. Nothing
occurred to mar the happiness ol
the occasion and everyone went
home sleepy but satisfied that they
had enjoyed the time OF their life
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
knew lust How,

Many years ago in Paris at the hrst
presentation of tragedy that had for
it's closing scene the murder OF Swed-
ish king which had taken place nearly
half century earlier all went well
till the murder scene came on. when
very dignified old gentleman In the
stage box showed signs Of strong dis
satisfaction and at length called out
angrily:
Absurd! They've got 1t all wrong!
The manager himself heard this plain
spoken comment. and. being naturally
disturbed by so sweeping a condemna'
ton. he sought out the critic and po'
litely begged to know what fault he
had to find with 1t.
why, my good sir" cried the old
man, with an air of authority, "the
whole grouping Of the scene Is incor'
rect! You have made them XIII the
king to the right Of the door. whereas
we murdered him on the left!'
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Tanned Him.

"Slip me a brace Of cackles," order"
ed the chesty looking young man with
bored air as he perched on the first
stool in the lunch room.
"a whatT asked the waitress as she
placed glass of water before him. -
Adam and Eve fiat on their backs!
A pair of sunny siders!" said the young
man in an exasperated tone.
You got me, kid" returned the
waitress. "Watcha want?"
Eggs up" said the young man.
Eggs. the kind that come before
the hen or after never knew which"
"Why didn't you say so in the first
placer" asked the waitress. You'd
"a had EN- by this time"
"Well, of all things" said the young
man.
II knew what he was drivin' at all
the time" began the waitress as the
young man departed. But he's one
of them felers that thinks they can
get by with anything. He don't know
that they're using plain English now
in restaurants" City Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
The Tea Chewors.

"Chewing tea comes from Siam," said
q traveller. "They call 1t mieng. 1t Is
In q plug like chewing tobacco, and 1t
has villainous smell. This smell is
due to the fermentation 1t has under
gone. The tea that the Siamese EN-
ploy for chewing purposes is very
coarse, rank plant. 1t is gathered Ike
ordinary tea, but the leaves after being
compressed into plugs are buried for
fifteen days They fermept during
burial. On their resurrection they are
very, very fragrant indeed. The Sia
mese boatmen chew tea. The rickshaw
men chew 1t. The lltterateurs chew 1t.
They say 1t makes them work better
This Is probably the truth, for ! chew
ed plug myself in Anam, and 1t ex-
hilarated me strangely. But the after
math was bad-a headache, smarting
eyes and nervous depression."-Wash-
ington Post
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Sydney Smith. the famous author
and wit. in describing his early mar
ried life in a Yorkshire parsonage told
how he made butler out Of village
girl:
"A manservant was too expensive,
so caught up little garden girl made
like a milestone, christened her Bunch,
put napkin in her hand and made her
my butler. The girls taught her to
read. Mrs. Sydney to wait. and under
took her morals. Bunch became the
best butler in the county"
But Bunch was not merely butler
she was valet too. visitor thus de.
scribes her:
Coming down one morning, found
Bunch pacing up and down the pas
sage before her masters door In
state of great perturbation.
"'What is the matter, BunchT
"'Oh. ma'am. can't get no peace OF
mind till I've got master shaved, and
he's so late this morning!
"This getting master shaved consist
ed in making ready for him with
large painters brush thick lather in
huge wooden bowl as big as Nam
brino's helmet, which she always con
sidered as the most important avoca'
ton Of the morning"
6athed Her Pet Poodle In Dishpan.
Because his wife bathed her pet
poodle dog in the dishpan and wished
to fight when he objected. Robert Dun
can of Evansville. Ind. entered suit
for divorce in the Vanderburg county
superior court
Duncan says his wife confessed to
him that she had used the dishpan as
a bathtub for her pet poodle ever since
they were married. but he did not
know 1t until Christmas day. when he
caught her In the act and entered OBJ
lection.
e. ---- - /.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Iox For lohnnx.

Johnny's mother was telling Johnny
stories from Bible history. And John
ny for a long time was very silent.
At last he sighed and looked up ques-
tioningly into his mothers face.
when l get to heaven shall l know
every onew he asked.
Eyes, indeed" answered his mother.
Napoleon. and Samuel. and George
Washington. and Solomon, and-and
DavidY persisted Johnny.
Certainly. dear"
"Well. then. mother. If I'm very good
If I'm ever so good and ask him ever
SO nicely, do you think that David will
let me touch his slingshot-1ust touch
onceT"-Philadelphia Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

The Senior Class Play "Daves's S
Baby held in the high school
auditorium on Friday evening,
Dec. 90, 1910, was not very largely
attended on account of the severe
weather at that time, but those
who did attend were treated to a
very interesting entertainment.
The scholars acting in the various
parts did their work in a creditable
manner and the play was well
worthy of large crowd would
no doubt have been in evidence
under more favorable circum.
stances.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

The teachers, pupils and patrons
of Davidson Township Hige School
united in presenting as Christmas
present to their principal, Prof.
Molyneux, fine Webster's una
bridged dictionary. This is Mr..
Molyneux's third year as principal
of this school and his earnest effort
to make it one of the best in the
county has won for him much
credit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

With the opening of the new
wear we received the usual number
of calendars among which one OF
the most beautiful is the one sent
out by The National Stockman and
Farmer, Pittsburg, Pa. Any OF
our subscribers may secure a copy
of this elegant Autographed calen-
dar by sending ten cents to the
above address to pay package and
postage.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Ritter
entertained their children. and
grandchildren on Christmas. The
following were present: w. B.
Ritter and daughter Ada, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Brown and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Wrede and
daughter of Lebanon, II. G. Ritter
and wife and Mrs. Mable Ritter
and children.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

A number of young ladies of
this place having organized a
church choir for the Catholic church
rendered their first service last
Sabbath in a satisfactory manner.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Taken to Insane Hospital.

On Saturday Judson Brown and
O. J. Williams of Skunk, accom-
panied Asa Kilmer of Wheeler
Vile to the Danville insane hos
pital where he will receive treat
ment. The man has been suffering
from the disease for about month
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

to bury the potatoes that you want
for seed when you dig them then
they will not sprout; never use
scabby seed unless you treat them;
plant with a planter; harrow sever
times before they come up; use cul-
tivator with weeder attachment; do
not hill up very much.
Afternoon session opened by fine
music the choir after which the
cloy> crop was discussed by j. II.
p ,chy. If you can grow clover
Il other crops will be added; SOW
clover alone; clip or NOW the new
seeded clover field after the oats or
wheat is harvested, which strength
ems the roots and develops more
stalks.
How to fill the silo and feed en-
silage was fully explained by j. J.
Webster, one of our foremost farm
ers.
"Poultry Parasites and Their
Destruction" was fully discussed
by Chas. M. Barnitz. Poultry will
not be profitable if lice are allowed
to poster them.
J. w. Rogers explained why so
many farmers are discontented
with their occupation. j. w. Null
nix gave an excellent talk on how
to maintain our timber supply, and
j. w. Cox closed the session by a
mastery address on Commercial
Fertilizer and Lime"
Thursday evening session opened
by music followed by prayer by F.
L. Boyle.
Question:: Do you advise feed
ing chickens three times daily?
Mr.. Barnitz says not in summer
but in winter it might be advisable.
Feeding for Winter Eggs by
Mr.. Branitz. The early pullet lays
the eggs; old hens for breeding; al
falfa the best thing for green's for
chickens and clover next; cut it up
and put it in rack where they
can get at it; get bone cutter and
do your own cutting of bones;
Mains cutter is one of the best; do
not feed too much at first; q good
feed mixture is 100 lbs wheat bran,
80 lbs wheat neal, so lbs corn
meal, % lbs linseed meal, so lbs
gluten meal and so lbs fine cut
clover; whole corn is good feed
for the night.
Victor Bird took the subject as
signed to VIM. Frazier who was
absent. He emphasized the impor-
tance Of everybody having some
recreation and that it should be
harmless; athletics very good and
reading of good literature one OF
the very best. Young people must
have some recreation or they will
become dull or sick.
Miss Sadie Huckell read an ex-
cellent essay on "The Menu for the
Farmer" Real farmer a good
feeder; civilized man cannot live
without cooks.
The closing addresses were then
made, Mr.. Cox speaking on and
explaining the construction of the
road drag. Mr.. Peachy told many
new and pleasing stories, told how
to take care of the farm and then
said goodbye.
A vote of thanks was given Mr..
Warburton for his untiring efforts
to make the institute success,
after which the institute closed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Conyincina Evidence.

Sportsman (having emptied both bar
rels at rabbit)-There, Jacob; I'm
sure hit that one!
Jacob-Well. e zurtainly did zeem to
go faster after you shot at i'm. eur
London Punch.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Miss Eunice Ingham who is at
tending the Central State Normal
School at Lock Haven, was home
for the holidays, returning Tues
day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
|Shol4 Talks On AdYerHSinO|
ByCharIesAusfin Bates


Economy often defeats its ends Sometimes
extravagant Sometimes spending expensive
spending.
So in advertising economical expense it an
expense to avoid argument In reality it investment
In endolar advertisement the last dollars
the other eight Maybe eighdolar ad wouldn't pay
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Estella Chamberlain and
family have moved from the Brew
ster Cottage to rooms in the
StOrmont Building.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

County Auditors, D. F. Nc
Carly of Estella, G. Eldaac Wilcox
Wheelerville and Robt. Mason OF
this place are at present working
on the accounts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Miss lone Mason entertained a
party of guests ls week in honor
of her sister Marjorie who was
home on a vacation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Sara Phillips, Harry Miller
and Edward Everhart of William
sport spent the holidays with their
aunt. Mrs. Andy VanHorn.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

,]udson Brown made business
trip to Williamsport and Sunbury
Wednesday and Thursday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

G. H. and e. M. VanDyke,
Rodney Brink and George Sumner
of New Albany spent Monday
evening in Laporte.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Mable Ritter, who has been
quite i'll for the past five weeks is
again in favorable health.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mr.. Herbert E. Keeler's twenty.
first birthday was celebrated or
New Years evening by large
number of his friends, at party
given at his home.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

ten-dollar ad. would. Maybe that extra
space Is just what the ad. needs to lift
it out of oblivion-to make it promi-
nent-to make it pay.
Don't buy more space than you
need, but don't buy too little, either.
Better buy too much than too little.
Better put an eight-dollar ad. in a ten
dollar space than to put a ten-dollar
ad. in an eight-dollar space. One way
you are out only two dollars; the other
way you are out eight dollars.
Save money ON VOLT advertisino if
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Miss Margorie Mason who spent
the Holiday vacation with her par
ents in this place returned Monday
to West Chester where she is at
tending Normal School.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Charles Mead spent Christmas
with his grandmother, Mrs. Phil
lip Karge.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

You can get oysters OF smith
Boudman at the SonestoWn Hotel;
Stewed. Fried or Raw.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Farmers Institute at Estella.


day OF last week was we'll attended
considering the inclement weather
which prevailed throughout the ses-
sions. The institute was opened
by member of the State Board, E.
r. Warburton, who presided at all
the sessions.
Prof. M. r. Black spoke hearty
words of welcome to all, to our lit
tie village and to our homes. The
chairman then introduced j. II.
Peachy of Bellville, Mifflin County,
who after Introductory remarks,
spoke on the very important sub
ject, 'Soil Fertility" He said in
part: CLINE is not fertilizer but
it is a means to a certain end. APP
ply it intelligently; find out wheth-
er your soil needs it or not. If it
is acid or sour it will not grow clo-
yer. Be careful with farm manure
keep under cover; apply as soon as
possible; when you haul out spread
do not throw in piles. Enrich the
soil by blowing under green crops
especially clover"
Chas. Barnitz of Riverside, Pa,
then addressed the institute on
Chow to Construct Modern Poul-
try House," We shall not attempt
to describe it here as it would take
too much space. A few of the
main points are: A dry location
sheltered from winds; facing south
or southeast; ;build good foundation;
concrete floor that will exclude the
rats; have shingle roof as steel is
too hot in summer; have plenty Of
light and ventilation.
The evening session was opened
by music. John w. Cox spoke on
"Practical Education of the Farm
er." Some of his important points
were; 1t requires more thought,
energy and push to run large
farm than any other occupation.
The training of the mind and hand
must go together. Have plenty of
first class farm papers and study
them we'll.
NJ. r. Blacks talk on "What is
Gained That is of Practical Use to
the Boy and Girl on the Farm, in
the High School Course" was well
handled showing that a great deal
of the principles of agriculture are
taught; that the study especially of
Geometry, Latin and Bookkeeping
develops thought and reasoning
powers that are Of great benefit.
d. f. McCarty read his "Funny
Side of Life" a legend of the Rip
Vanwinkle style, "Tater Cornnub-
bins Long Sleep" which portrayed
the many changes that have taken
place in our township in the last
seventy-five years.
The best address we have heard
in many day was given by j. H.
Peachy on the subject: "The
Problem of Education for Country
Children. Redin', ritin, and re-
cess is not all a child needs; they
need culture character and good
citizenship. Schools are not insti.
tuted for the teacher but for the
child. The primary teachers are
the most important OF all. The
rural schools are too small; We
must centralize.
The Thursday morning session
opened by an address by Chas. M
Barnitz on "The Chicken, From
Shell to Maturity" He made ma
ny good suggestions in regard tt
feeding, destroying lice and caring
for the poultry house.
j. III. Peachy spoke on "Hors'
Breeding for Farmers. He gav'
great praise to the general purpos'
of horse and warned farmers from
investing in horse companies. Al
ways use a tull blood stallion; feet
brood mare carefully, not too mucl
| Lo,, Loov> tho colt crrouipu tO ma
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

1911 was appropriately rung in
10y the assistance OF the church ana
court house bells.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Theron Allen and family spent
Christmas with relatives in New
Albany.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Meylert
spent Christmas at the home O1
f. S. Chase at Eagles Mere.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

F. A. Taylor and w. B. Ritter
drove to Dushore Saturday where
the former purchased fine new
sleigh.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Carl o. Bird spent a few days
of last week calling on Laporte
friends.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

John Garland and wife spent
Christmas with the lady's mother,
Mrs. e. f. Wrede.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

A. f. Hess made business trip
to Dushore Wednesday night.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert F. Hess
and family spent Christmas with
relatives at Lincoln Falls.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Mr.. Girard Bory of New York
City was visiting friends here last
week.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

w. J. Moran and family OF
Muncy Valley spent Sunday in
town.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Anthony Murray was a pleasant
caller in town during the holidays.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

The Lake Mokoma have started
their annual ice harvest.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

F. II. Ingham made a business
trip to Williamsport Tuesday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Miss Rose Ritter is spending 6
few weeks in Lebanon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
Local Items.
Happy New Year.

Oysters at Boudman's, Sones-
town, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06

Economy is a savings bank into
which men drop pennies and get dol
lars in return-H. W. Shaw.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-01-06
No Sunday Funerals In Passaic.

Sunday funerals in Passaic. N. j.,
are now thing of the past. for the
Coach Drivers union gave all under
takers notice that at q recent melting
the drivers decided to no longer work
on the Sabbath.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-03-27
.BLEOS1E MEETS
 ND OPPOSITION

Despite the fact that ,here was but one candidate for election to fill the vacancy on the school board caused by the expiration of the term of |. W. Wallace at trustee. just 4OS votes were cast at the annual election held at the Central school building yes terday The polls were open until 4 o'clock and during the last two hours the most votes were cast. Many of the balloters were women, turning cut to exercise their one franchise fight.
 There had been some salk about a dark horse" showing up a. the last moment and making the fight interest ing, but when the polls opened there was absolutely nothing doing. Pierce Wilson, who had been urged by his friends to become @ candidate, win drew Friday night as announced yes terday in the Review. I. W. Wallace also decided that he would not run again. although he made no oecision until Friday night Thus the field was left clear to Mir. Bledsoe.
 The new trus zee. who is a druggist. is well known in business circles and is also a patron of the school, conse- quently familiar with school matters. Everyone is satisfied that he will ren- der the community able services in the office ,o which he has been chosen.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-03-27
LEADING MERCHANTS TALK ABOUT
 THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

of fairness and iustness. and ask that they consider the matter from a strictly business and impartion stand point"
 Preident George P. Kit of the Chamber of Commerce attributes the high cost of living largely to the way we live now as compared with way people lived a few years ago. A great deal of agitation is going on all over the country relative to the high prices of the atcual necessities of living which have undoubtedly in creased during the past few years and have reached to such a serious state that our government has seen fit to look into its cause.
 But after all the cost of our actual living expense is not all that enters into this question. We are living in an age of advancement which causes other expenses. we enicy Injuries now that were unthought of a few years ago. Nearly every home is now lighted by electricity instead of the old fashioned oil lamp. It Is also equipped with a telephone. It is costing a great deal more to edu- cate children than formerly on ac- count of a higher grade of education.
 We are paying more for amuse- ments which we now get in a great. CT variety than formerly. The aver age home is much better and sur rounded by more comforts, all Of which adds to the pleasure of living
 Then q great majority of men be- long to one or more lodges or so- cities and carry life insurance call ing for monthly or quarterly pay nets. All of these and others enter into the cost Of living In other words we are enjoying life today bet ter than those before us and paying for it
Bisbee daily review., 1910-03-27

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are safe, sure and reliable. and have been praised by thousands of women who have been restored to health through their gentle aid and curative properties. Sold by all Drug gists.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-03-27
POULTRY DISPLAY.

The Peerless Poultry Yards of this city have fine display of white Or pington fowls in the window of the Bisbee Drug company tha: are wei worth seeing. 1SO
The Ordway new era., 1910-01-07
Saved at Deaths Door
O. {. d,

The door Of death seemed ready to
open for Murray W. Ayers, OF Transit
Bridge, \. y, when his life was Won
derfully saved. IL was in dreadful
condition." he writes. my skin was
almost yellow: eyes sunkcn: tongue
coated, emaciated from losing 40
pounds, growing weaker daily. Viru-
lent liver trouble pulling me down to
death In spite OF doctors. Then that
matchlcss medicine. Electric Bitters.
cured me. rcgaincd the 40 pounds
lost and now am well and strong -
For all stomach. liver and kidney
troubles they're supreme. 5oc at all
druggists.