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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-05-07
Legal Notice
Notice Of Final Settlement
Estate OF Rilla Butler, deceased.

Estate Of Rila Butler. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given, that the under
signed Wyatt Johnson administrator of the estate
of Rilla Butler. deceased, will attend before the
Probate Court of Sangamon County. at the Court
House in Springfield, Illinois. on the 9th day of
June 1910 for the purpose Of making final settle
ment Of said estate. At which time and place he
will ask for an order of distribution and will also
ask to be discharged.
All persons interested. are notified to attend.
and Examine the settlement now on file in said
Court Springfield, Illinois, March 80. A. D.. 1910,
WYATT JOHNSON, Administrator
A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-05-07
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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
Death Claims Infant.

Marcella Marie, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kraus,
died on Sunday, Oct. 16, 1910, at
the age of three months and twen-
ty-nine days. Bronchitis caused
the baby's death. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday from the
Church of the Sacred Heart, Rev.
Father J. A. Enright officiating.
Interment was made in the Cath
olic cemetery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
Former LapOrte Publisher Dead.

Charles II. Keller died at his
home in Dixon, Illinois, on Oct. IA,
1910. after a short illness of stomach
trouble. He was born in Towanda
in 1S41, and had he lived until
March next would have been seven
ty years of age. Charley Keeler
was practical printer and news
paper man who started his career
as "printer's devil' in the Office
of the Bradford Times at Towanda
in 1856. He was associated at
different times with various papers
in this section of the county, being
for time publisher OF the Sullivan
Democrat published at this place.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

An exchange says Hazelton has
rat plague; that the residential
and business sections of that city
are alive with the rodents, and
that pied piper is being sought
for. Why wouldn't the pie-be-
smeared faced youth with an ever
lasting whistle coming from his
puckered lips answer the purpose
just as well? He knows all of the
popular CD airs, is acquainted
with the expression CAV rats!''
and if he could not charm them
he could certainly scare them
away. We could find most any
number of these substitutes for the
Hamelinite.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
Third Quarterly Conference.

The third Quarterly Conference
of the Eagles Mere and Laporte
charge will be held in the Nord-
mont M. f. church on Monday
evening, Oct. "a, at the close of the
preaching service. Rev. Emory
NJ. Stevens, District Superintendent
will be present and preach and adj
minister the Sacrement of the
Lords Supper for the people of
Nordmont, at 500 o'clock. The
official brethren of the circuit are
all requested to be present and
make the best reports possible. /.
d. l.. Dixon, Pastor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

The entertainment given by Le-
one Ladley and Ellen Buschhausen
on Saturday afternoon and evening
of last week at the home of the for
mer, was a great financial success,
nine dollars being cleared for the
fund toward purchasing a bell for
our Public School. The following
program was very well rendered
by the children: Song, "Bells" by
the children; "a Wee Baby by
Beatrice Mason; can Accident
by Gladys Eddy; DIRTY jack a
recitation by Joe Ingham; Song,
"The Circus the children; "a
Formal CALI Jean Ingham and
Alberta Heess; "a Thoughtful
Mother Eliza Stepp; MARY Con-
trary" Ellen Buschhausen; Essay
on "Boy' Joe Ingham; Vocal solo
by Mabel Moran with mandolin ac-
compartment by Tresken Busch
hansen; THE Muff'' Jean Ingham;
Pantomime, 1st. miss Muffett'
2nd. "Jack Homer; "Advance-
ment" recitation by Leone Lad
ley; Give Little Chickadees'
motion song by Alberta Heess,
Jean Ingham, Leo Kennedy, Rog-
er Heess, Josephine Rose; SAT the
Telephone" Alberta Heess; Music
by Mabel Moran; Advertisements,
"Jellycon" "Fairy Soap ''Wool
Soap; (Which One was Kept" by
Helen Maben; Reading, "Our Sui
livan County Phone Helen Car
penter; "Good Night Beatrice
Mason; Song "America".
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

The farmer and laboring man
will find in Mandus w. Reeser the
popular candidate for Member OF
Assembly, an able champion of
their rights as he has great pride
in the success of the industries of
our County and Commonwealth.
Mr.. Reeser is one of the prominent
farmers of the County and feels a
deep interest in its prosperity. He
is eminently fitted to represent
the people, being an able public
speaker, a deep thinker and stead
fast when he knows he is in the
right.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

We have heard it intimated that
basket ball team is to be organ
lied in the high school. This is a
good clean sport which affords a
fine opportunity for the develop
ment of the agile qualities of the
young athlete. Push it through
fellows; it is lots of fun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Ellery P. Ingham came from
New York City on Tuesday morn
ing to attend to business connected
with the Mokoma Company and
the Laporte Water Company, in
which he is largely interested. He
returned Wednesday evening ac-
companied by his brother Frank
III. Ingham.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Rev. Robert Allen, pastor of the
M. E. church at Picture Rocks,
will preach in the M. E. shurch at
Laporte on Sunday morning at
1870 o'clock, Nordmont at 2:3O
O'Clock and at Eagles Mere at 1880
o'clock. He will administer the
Sacrement of the Lords Supper at
Laporte and Eagles Mere.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Eggs must be at premium in
New York State. While a train
was standing for few minutes on
the Lehigh Valley tracks at Roch-
ester Junction Monday night, drays
were backed to a car door and
crate after crate of eggs stolen and
carted. When the train started
the car had been nearly emptied.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

The students of the Laporte High
School will give Halloween So
cial in the school auditorium on
Saturday evenining, Oct. 20. Pro-
ceeds will go to the fund for pur-
chasing bell for the school. All
are cordially invited. Watch for
posters.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Frank Shaffer of Towanda was
in Laporte over Sunday. He was
accompanied home by Nelson and
Orrie Lawrenson who will work at
that place.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Members of the State Engineer
ing Corps were in Laporte Monday
night enroute to Estella where they
will remain for some time survey
ing the roads in that vicinity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

and the actors in it. and where they lived and what they
doing and how had failed to return to their FARMS and
what the settlers intended to do next He had talked
great while these subjects before my memory became
defective the points his idle curiosity concerned
about and perhaps he thought he had commended my nte
too In subsequent conversations he ceased
ask questions but he off every day different ocali
ties the valley, his keen crafty his curl
osity and getting full his questions Others
(To be continued
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

John Little and Chester Peter
man of Nordmont transacted busi-
ness in this place Monday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
STATE

STATE
Governor
John X. Tener, Washington Co.
Lieutenant Governor
John M. Reynolds, Bedford Co.
Treasurer
G. Fred Wright, Susquehanna Co.
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Henry Houck, Lebanon Co.
COUNTY
State Senator
Clyde Chas. Yetter, Bloomsbury.
Representative in Assembly
M. w. Reeser, Colley,
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Miss Helen j. Phillips of Ken
nett Square, has returned to her
home after a two months visit with
her sister, Mrs. Edw. Ladley.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

We have fine new lot of La
dies Skirts. Strictly up, p,to-date
styles and reasonable prices at the
Sullivan Clothing Store.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Theron Allen spent Sunday of
last week with relatives sn New
Albany.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

st. Johns Church, Episcopal. }
Morning Service, HOO a. m.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

DIR. Sutliff and A. F. Sheldon of
Hughesville autoed to this place
Tuesday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

j. w. Moran of Muncy Valley
was Laporte caller Tuesday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Potter spent
part of last week in Hughesville.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

i ID. S. Starr of Muncy had busi-
ness in this place Monday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

ps Drinks ad is corrected weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
Calling Cards
(TO be continued. J

We have appropriate type faces for Calling Cards. Busi
Cards. in fact any kind of society printing. Come
in and let show you samples Prices reasonable.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

A Classified Ad will sell it.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21
Local Items.

Pleasant weather.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-10-21

Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
TAKES LESS THAN AWARD
HARLOW ACCEPTS C0MPR0-
MISE FOR GRADE DAMAGES.
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Suit Adjusted by Acceptance Of
$3.50. Which Is Re-
duction of 1925.

A compromise of the grade-damage suit
of Michael B: Harlow, trustee. against the
District Of Columbia has been effected
by Attorney Leo P. Harlow. representing
the plaintiff. and Special Attorney for the
District a. Lcftwich Sinclair, represent
ing the government.
Justice Barnard of the District Supreme
Court today, at the instance Of Attorney
Sinclair. signed an order ratifying the
compromise.
Mr.. Harlow, as trustee, is the owner of
lots 81 and IS, in square 723, improved by
premises III and 123 AIassa chusetts
avenue northeast, which have been dam
aged by changes made in the grade of
Massachusetts avenue in connection with
the Union station and railroad terminal
work.
The Union station grade-damage COM
mission awarded S4075 as the damages
due 10 the change of grade The District
Commissioners filed objections to the APP
prasement, alleging that the amount of
the award was excessive. The compro-
mise was agreed upon pending the trial OF
the case by jury.
By terms of the compromise Mr. Harlow
is TO be paid the sum of $3.50 i'm full set
Element of the case, or 1926 less than the
amount awarded by the grade-damage
commission.
1t was stated today that the grade-dam-
age commission will resume it's hearings
of grade-damage cases within the next
few days. the members OF the commission
having returned to the city from their Va
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
Ct and 18th SITS.
GRAHAME- WH|TE BEATS .
CURT|SS IN SPEED TEST
Wins $4,000 Cup at Harvard
Meet and Second Prize in
Bomb Throwing Trial.

BOSTON,. September 16.-Driving his
Bleriot monoplane at approximately a
mile a minute, Claude Grahame-White.
the English aviator, brought to a success
full close his first American engagement
by defeating Glenn II. Curtiss. the Ameri-
can fiier, and worlds speed champion
of the air. in special match speed test
at the Harvard aviation field at Atlantic
yesterday.
He defeated Curtiss by Is 40 sec
onds in a five and a quarter mile race.
White thereby won the $1,000 Harvard
cup, and made new speed mark for the
field by eoing the course i'll minutes
Il As seconds. White also added to his
winnings the John Hays Hammond cup,
the second prize for special bomb
throwing contest Ralph tombstone, the
Wright aviator, took the first prize, the
City of Boston cup.
Accident Mars Last Day.
Yesterday was the concluding day OF
the Harvard aviation meet, and IL was
marred by the first noteworthy accloent
of nearly a fortnight's flying. A v Roe'
an English flier, who has mad pad luck
with his triplanes, wrecked ms second
machine and was painfully put not serl,
ously Injured. He was taken 10 the heio
hospital, where six stitcies "eie ''Ne
in face wound.
From an elevation OF l,SOo 1eet neither
Johnstone nor White could hit :Oo square
feet Of canvas on the grouhu, each throw
ing six eggs. but tombstone snols mee
better and earned him the Boston cup.
I.st night the ayiators and the manag-
ers of the aero meet were gwen oan-
Duet at the city club by Mayor 'oiin
Fitzgerald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
The Palais Royal,

plications filed for the positions as pro-
baton officers. A large percentage of
the applicants are women.
In making appointments, previous ex-
perience of the applicant along similar
lines will count for a great deal, rs well
as the recommendations which the ap-
picant presents. list OF applicants
with their recommendations, is being
made out, so that no time will be lost
after Judge Pugl,s return in filling the
positions.
Isaac D. Porter. probation officer for
the District Supreme Court. is completing
plans to begin the work of the new pro-
baton system when the criminal courts
open in October.
His appointment was made in July I'M
der the provisions of recent enactment
of Congress, which extends the probation
system to federal courts.
Will Keep Tab on Probation Men.
AS soon as a man is indicted Mr. Porter
will look up his record If he finds the
circumstances of the crime or the en-
vironment of the prisoner justifies clen-
ency he will be prepared, in the event
of conviction. to advise the justices hold
Ing the Criminal Court 1t will be his
duty to recommend the prisoner being
placed on parole, and he will then watch
over him during the term of probation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
FUNERAL SERNCESFO
. REAR ADMIRAL DICKENS
Prominent Naval Officer Sue
cumbs to Anaemia-Inter-
ment in Arlington.

: Rear Admiral Francis W. Dickins who
cessful naval operations during the Span
Ish war in his capacity as assistant chief
of the bureau of navigation, Navy Depart
rnent. died in a private hospital in New
York city yesterday afternoon from the
effects of pernicious anaenia. He had
been i'll about three years and had been
confined to his 1oom for the least SIX
weeks. After a serious turn Monday last
Ire was taken to New York from his sum-
iner home at Danbury, Conn, to be under
the constant supervision of his consulting
physician.
The body of Admiral Dickins was
brought here this morning and placed in
the residence of his father-in-law. Fred
erick W. Pratt. at 20l5 Columbia road.
Funeral services will be held there to-
morrow afternoon at ; o'clock. The sery-
ices will be cordHeted hY ReEs latrsAsMiuE
gate. assistant rector of St. Margaret.s
vas an attendant. Burial will be made
in Arlington national cemetery. and
viii be private. At tue request of the
family there will be no military cere-
monies The body will be borne to the
cemetery on an artillery. caisson. and
eight bluejackets will act as bodybearers.
The honorary pallbeareis viii be..-seiected
this eseniIIg. - =
Native ofNaE York.
Rear Admiral Dickins was. born yat'
Beekmanville, Duchess: county. n. Z
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
TRIP TO MOUNT VERNON
ENJOYED BY PRINTERS
- @:.,
Excursionists Return TO c!ty.in
Time for Chicago-St. Louis
Base Ball Game.

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Mount Vernon was the goal. Of the visit
ing printers this morning The excursions
lists returned in time for the base bail
game between teams representing the
Chicago and ST Legis associations 70 de
termine which should meet the victorious
New Workers.. This evening from 70 IL
o'clock THE Knockers. as they are
called or. 20 be more dignitied, u ne
knights Of Monus. will give the visiting
typos anu their friends q reception and
Irish ko.nmeTs'' at TIE. iElzs' Temple on
II street. The proasa-n, i: arS~.hss5 beei'
prepsyed IS withheld. that The entertain
ment mas pros,. :, create, surprise +.
The reception and dance given at Pyth-
ian Temple last evening by the visiting
clubs in honor OF the local association
was greatly enjoyed. -.
Tomorrow program will be the qsea
ture Of the present meet. 1t will begin
with reception by the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce az itS3 haadduar-
ieES. l2.h and i streets at noon fol-
lowed by "a luncheon. vt o'clacl1. the
field games wLic!, are provided 1or in the
constitution VI the Uni.~,l Printers Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
FAIRMONT SEMINARY
GIRLS WERE ROBBED
Seven Thefts of Raiment Admit
ted by Negro Who Worked
About the Place.

Matthew Thomas, colored. pleaded
guilty to seven cases of larceny in the
Police Court this morning.
For three OF the charges he received
sentences OF four months each In the
other four cases he was fined $50 each,
with three months imprisonment in each
case as the alternative.
Thomas has been employed for some
time about the Paramount Seminary.
While working there he had many
chances to enter the rooms.
The result was, according to Witnesses.
that in a short while Thomas had accu-
INFLATED y number Of dresses furs.
gowns, was,s and a few misceiis neous
articles, agsresatins In value more than
500.
He disposed of the stolen articles 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE LOST.
Man Who Married Miss Strouse
Writes for Copy of Document.

Edward Frank, whose sensational
marriage to Miss Virgin Strouse was
a topic of interest recently, yesterday
sent "a special delivery letter to j.
Darby Bowman. deputy clerk of the
court at Rockville. asking him to fur
nish a certified copy of his marriage
certificate, as he had lost the original.
Frank assured Mr.. Bowman that the
worthless check given in payment for
the marriage license as well as all the
other checks Of its kind which he had
circulated during his dash for liberty
and happiness. would be made good.
The letter is believed to have been sent
by Frank from ST. Elizabeth, where he
is at present confined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
Taft Going to New Haven.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. September 1e.-
Announcement is made that President
Taft will attend the meeting Of the Yale
University corporation in this city Nom
day.
It Is expected here that the President
stay will be limited to the. hours OF
the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16

NdTIUuS SeVUIIH-IIdIIu ueaIerS ABOUT TIC
city.
All the lost articles We're recovered with
the exception o. one princess dress.
When he appeared in court. this MORN
ing Thomas presented a prosperous ap-
pearsnce Behind the vast quantity OF
stolen goods. brought into the court as
evidence a"ainst him. he might have
we'll been supposed to be a merchant.
Among those who suffered at Thomas
hands were Nellie Harding. l.. Linden
berger. Miewa Weiser and Judith Steele
Miss Steele was the greatest loser. having
missed over s1o0 worth of goods.
Detectives Bryan and Springman ar
rested Thomas. II Thomas is not able 70
produce 500 at the end of his first year
in Jail he will go back again for another
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
SYSTEM
SOON IN OPERATION
ct y
Police Courts to Appoint Of
ficers on Return of
Judge Pugh.

The probation system for the District
Supreme Court and the Police Court, pro-
vided for by Congress at its last session,
Will he working in full swing before long.
The District Supreme Court has already
appointed Isaac u. Porter its probation
officer, Mr.. Porter has obtained an office
On the third cor of the city hall
The two probation officers for the Po-
lice Court, provided for in the law, have
not yet been selected. but will be named
after Judge Pugh returns from his vaca-
ton about October Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
Woman May Be Named.

Judge AIuIowny said today In regard to
the appointment, OF the probation officer.
Immediately after the law was passed
by Congress ] had to go away. When
returned Judge Pugh and l discussed the
matter, kIt found that the law did not
say whether there should be one woman
officer and one man, OF both men.
While the matter was pending lie was
compelled to go away. So no action was
taken.
Juoge Muliowny is putting the probi-
ton plan in force HOW as much as pos
sible by having the police tel whatever
they know OF the characters of the pris-
oners brought before him fol trial. lie
believes that the new law will be a great
help. as many persistent Offenders VIII be
able TO resist the temptations TO which
they nov succunlb If they know that a
probation officer is on their heels reacy
to bring them into court il they commit
their old oifenses.
Twenty Applicants for Job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-16
Want Change in Laws.

The meeting of the various local asso-
Citations represented at the printers base
ball tournament, called for Z o'clock last
night at Pythian Temple, did not develop
very representative body. However,
those in attendance discussed the present
constitution of the organization, especial
ly as to the method of electing officers.
The following was adopted by the meet
ing: = -.
Believing that the laws governing the
Union Printers National Base Ball League
are negotiable. III that they deprive the
,ne!nisrSiof the association of a voice in the
selection of the national officers of the
league, as Well as in the selection of local
representatives III the. national commits
sion, and realizing that no relief can be
had unless granted BY the national COM
mission, a.. all amendments must be sub
ahitaed To q vote confined exclusively TO
the a:ioual commission, ne most earnest
4.y protest against .a.contnp3ncr OIL such
Jaws and hereby petition the national
commission, at the earliest opportunity,
to regulate the same more in accordance
with u popular form of government. firm
ly convinced that such will tend TO put
the local associations more closely in
touch with the national body.