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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Interesting Coincidence.

A singular coincidence in the com
ing action to test validity of the nomi-
nation for Auditor General this year
is that three of the lawyers in the case
are former deputies to Attorneys Gen
eral of Pennsylvania. Lyman d. Oil
bert was the seventh man to hold that
Office, being named in 1873. James A.
Stranahan served under Pattison's
second administration and Frederick
w. Fleitz served under Governors Pen
nypacker and Stuart.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Powerful Plea.

A man in North Carolina, who was
saved from conviction for horse steal
ing by the powerful plea of his law
yer, after his acquittal by the jury,
was asked by the lawyer:
Honor bright, now, Bill, you did
steal that horse, didn't you?'
Now, look a-here Judge" was the
reply, Il alters did think l stole that
hoss, but since l hearn your speech to
that ere jury, I'll be doggoned if
amt got my doubts about INA
tional Monthly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Archie Finds a Sacrilcqe.

The last time President Taft was in
Chicago he was invited to the newt
able banquet. Accompanying him were
his secretary, Mr. Hilles, and his mill.
tary aid. Major Archibald Butt. In
the course of the dinner the Chicago
men sang parody of Dixie.
Butt, who is from Georgia, had his
whole evening spoiled right there.
Somebody, noticing his panied express
sion, asked him what the trouble was.
"Oh, that song!" he exclaimed, sad
". You might as we'll parody the
Lords prayer. Popular Magazine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Murderous Ak Saves Her.

Scranton.-Pursued by her husband,
who had threatened her life with an
ak, Mrs. John O'Hara, North Scranton,
hurdled fence in the back yard but
she came to full stop when her flow
ing hair caught in a nail on the top
board. O'Hara made a vicious swing
with the AK but the blow fell short
and severed the woman's tresses as
clean as if done with barber's scis-
sors, and she escaped. After the at
tack O'Hara fed to the mountains.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Repartee OF the STAGE.

In the big Weber-Fields dressing
room Joe Weber and George Beban
sat tense over game of checkers.
I'm working him up TO his part"
murmured Mr.. Weber, in kind voice.
He must go on the stage in tan
trum in a few minutes Every night
here before his entrance. 1t has just
the right effect on him Every
night you don't beat mel" cried his
opponent. Il owe you s190 in u
weeks. Is that much?" Not SO
much. but I'd be glad to get it," sug-
gested the sweet-voiced Weber.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
PITTSBURGH TO
UNDERGO PROBE
Council Votes to Put Judge at
Head of Investigation.
EMPLOY STONE AS COUNSEL
e. v. Babcock, a Millionaire Member
of the Council, Volunteered to Pay
the Expense of an Attorney
to Take Charge of Case.

Pittsburgh.-City Council by resolu-
ton decided to consider the charges
made against Directors John M. Nor
in, of the Department of Public Safe
ty; Joseph G. Armstrong, of the De-
partment of Public Works, and DR.. E.
r. Walters, of the Department of Pub
lie Health, charged few days ago
with malfeasance in Office, neglect OF
duties and of managing their depart
ments in the interests of themselves
and political friends.
The resolution was prepared by Con-
troller Morrow, who Is clerk of the
Finance Committee of Council, under
instructions of that committee. The
resolution recites that charges Of NAL
feasance and mal-administration had
been filed against the Directors and
that it was the sentiment of Council
that those charges should be investi-
gated by Council. 1t provides that no.
tice and a copy of the charges shall
be served on each Of the Directors and
that the investigation should begin at
a time designated by Council. The re-
solution also provides that Judge Rob-
srt S. Frazer, presiding Judge Of the
Courts of Allegheny county, or some
other Judge designated by him, shall
be the presiding Judge at the inyesti-
cation and pass on the law and ad-
instability of the evidence
A resolution was alsH passed by
Council authorizing the employment
of Ex-Governor w. A. Stone as counsel
for Council to advise that body as to
the proper mode of procedure and as
to the adequacS of the charges filed
against the department heads by the
Voters League.
E. V. Babcock, millionaire member
of Council, during the discussion Of
the resolution ordering impeachment
proceedings, declared that if the city
cannot afford to pay the expense of an
attorney to take charge of the case
for the city fathers he would be glad
and willing to do so.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
DIFFERENT NOW.
Since tho SIugeer, Coffee, Was Aban-
doned.

Coffee probably causes more bilious
ness and so-called malaria than any
one other thing-even bad climate.
(Tea is just as harmful as coffee be-
cause it contains caffeine, the drug in
coffee).
A Ft. Worth man says:
Il have always been of bilious tenn.
peSament, subject to malaria and up
to one year ago perfect slave to cof.
fee. AT Smes " Nd be covered with
boils and ruN of Ia. <rial poison, was
very nervous and had swimming in
the head.
Il don't knDw how 1t happened, but
! finally became convinced that my
sickness was due to the use of coffee,
ara a little less than a year ago
stopped coffee and began drinking
Postum.
From that time l have not had a
boil, not had malaria at all, have
gained Is pounds good solid weight
and know beyond all doubt this is dus
to the use of Postum in place of cof-
fee, as l have taken no medicine at
all.
Postum has certainly made healthy.
red blood for me in place OF the blood
that coffee drinking impoverished and
made unhealthy" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum make red blood.
There's a reason" and 1t is ex.
planned in the little boob, THE Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterY new
appears from time to time They
interest.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
High School Report Ready.

Some 10000 odd copies Of the report
of DR.. Henry Snyder, the Jersey City
High School expert who recently went
into the High School situation in Har-
risburg, can be had upon application
at the School Board Offices in the near
future. The board at a recent meeting
directed the printing of the reports in
pamphlet form, and the question will
now be debated in the public forum.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Highway Superintendents.

Appointments Of additional superin-
tendents of the State Highway Depart
ment will probably be announced with
in few days. The organization of
the departments work is proceeding
rapidly, and when Chief Engineer S.
d. Foster returns from Pittsburgh it
is probable that names will be given
out. Nineteen are to be named, al
though all may not be named at once.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Wants a Siding.

Christian X. Harnish, a Lancaster
coal dealer, wants the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to run siding into
his yards and has petitioned the
State Railroad Commission for the
same. A. NJ Osman, of 1881 South
Fifty-second street, Philadelphia, com
plains to the commission because a
round-trip ticket to Chambersburg,
purchased Tuesday. evening and good
for two days, was not honored on
Thursday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
In an Epigram.

Mrs. J. G. Phelps Stokes (Rose Pas
tori stated epigrammatically at din
ner in New York the value of an edu-
cation.
Many poor people" she said, ARE
spending their second childhood in
the almshouse because they spent
their first in earning instead of learn
ing"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
No State Law Applies.

Declaring that there was no constitu-
tional or statutory enactment provid-
ing for inquiry into the nomination or
election of member of Congress by
a State tribunal, Judge S. Crisswell
dismissed the petition ofvoters friend
ly TO General Willis p. Hulings, who
sought to contest the nomination of
his recent opponent, Congressman
Speer, in the Twenty eighth district.
The court goes thoroughly into the
question of the right of members Of
one party to vote the ticket of anoth.
er.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Many Properties Destroyed.

New Germantown.-Duri the past
forty years a great deal of property in
Tobayne township has been destroyed
by fire. By actual count the following
buildings have burned: II dwelling
houses, 21 barns, l grist mill, 4 saw
mills, 2 tanneries, stores and 3
school houses, besides several smaller
buildings.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Got a New Wife.

"Wombat is working like a horse.
He used to be rather lazy. Why the
changer"
He's under a new management. His
latest wife needs a lot of expensive
things"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Her Advantaqe.

II should think Buggs made things
very uncomfortable for his wife when
he has habit Of storming all over
the house"
What need she care how he storms.
as long as she is reigning in it?"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
Lots of 1t,

They say mans wife often makes
him, but Bingle's wife will never be
able to put any push in that man."
Just you wait until she gets a
lawn-mower in his hands"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine II
compo Inded by our Oculsts-not a "Patent Med
icine"-but used in successful Physicians Prac-
tce for many years Now dedicated to the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists at Csc and Soc per Bottle.
Murine Eye salve In Aseptic Tubes, 2sc and toc
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

SeCretlOns were tEIcA
with sediment, my
limbs were swollen
and right side SO
nearly paralyzed !
could not raise my
hand above my head,
The doctor held out
no hope and I had
given up but at last
started using Doan's
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath,
will find Paxtine Antiseptic Joy for
ever. At druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Kidney Pills and made a rapid gain.
After three months use I was well
and at work again.
when Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S." soc. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
a Ouarfer Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year The con-
rtant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olms:ed, lie Roy, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Discriminating persons should know
that Garfield Tea is uniquely efficient
remedy for liver troubles and costivehess.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Women commiserate the brave. men
the beautiful. The dominion Of pity
has usually this extent, no wider
w. S. Landor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Patience is but lying to and riding
out of the gale.-Beecher.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Love recognizes the frigid mitt when
1t gets the shake.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

HaIsed Up When Science Said TheiH
Was No Hope.
G. W. L. Nesbitt. Main ST.. Marion,
KY, writes: II was chronic invalid
with kidney troubles and often wished
death might end my awful sufferings,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

always on the ragged edge Of making
his mark.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Always meet people with smile-if
II Ia your treat.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

For costiveness and sluggish liver try
the unrivaledher remedy. Garfield Tea.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

There's music in the squall of q
baby-to it's mother.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-06-07

Garfield Tea helps humanity the world
over. Taken for liver and kidney
troubles, billiousness and constipation.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
EASTER DANCE

Wednesday evening, in the Opera
House, a second Easter dance was given
by a number of Middletown's young
men in honor Of their lady friends. 1t
was especially notable by reason of the
beautiful manner in which one of their
number, w. Dawson Wilcutts, decorated
the large room in the Opera House in
which the dances were held. The scheme
was original and effective, and to carry it
out over 4 900 feet of crepe paper was
used. High above the Center Of the room,
and covering large portion of it, was
stretched on wires a rectangular canopy
Of twisted crepe paper streamers, alternat-
ing yellow and violet, and crossing each
other at right angles, while from the four
sides of this central figure, other streamers
OF ike coors in alternating bands we're
conducted to all the walls, the whole
forming bower beneath which the dam
GERS whirled. The effect was charming,
and was greatly admired by the crowds
10 the gallery.
The committee on arrangements COM
prised j. Ringgold Richards, W. Dawson
Willcutts, Elwood Banning, Delbert Ca
lagher, Allan E. Evans and William Kirk.
There were about 35 couples on the
floor, and an excellent orchestra from
Wilmington composed of five pieces, vio-
lin, piano, cornet, clarionet, snare and
base drums with cymbals, gave the dan
GERS fine music to eniVen their 80 num-
bers made up of waltzes and two-steps.
About midnight refreshments of chicken
salad, Maryland biscuit, ice cream, cakes
and coffee were served.
The following are some of the partici-
pants: Misses Mary Richards, Lena
Weber, Mary Beasten, Viola Weber,
Edith Francis, Ada Scott, Lola Ingram,
Frances Simmons, Prudence Lewis, Nellie
Pyle, Lena Dut.On, Lulu Vinyard, Bertha
Jones, Helen Jones, GOldie VOshell, Mr..
and Mrs. John Voshell, Mr.. and Mrs
William Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Beaston, Mrs. Herman Wilson, Messrs
Delbert Gallagher, Ringgold Richards
ElWood Barring. Oscar Minner, Norman
Kumpel, Philip Vinyard, Cortland Jones
Henry Vinyard, George Richards, vii
liam Kirk, Allan E. Evans, W. Dawson
WiIlcutts, Frank Richards. Comegyt
Causden and Royden Wilson, all of Mid
dletown. Miss Beulah Jewell, Chesapeake
City, Md; Mrs. John R. Grassland, Mis-
lydia Dockerty. Miss Jennie Wood. Mis-
Lille Mccullough and Miss Florence Nc
Cullough, Wilmington; Miss Yearslsy
Port Penn; Miss Edith CHM, Townsend
Miss Mabel Ford, Clayton; Albert Dono
van, Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
THE ''MOVIES"

New things and interesting ones all the
while! Pathe's weekly picture review OF
current events all over the world and
local bon mots and witty quips and
quirks, are features that "take" nightly
with the patrons of these perennially
interesting exhibitions.
: "The Danites" was dramatic presen-
tation OF the bloody Mountain Meadow
Massacre" by the Mormon assassins, of
the "forty-hiners" en- route to California.
The goaty bearded old prophets Of this
religion (7) founded on lust, were dis
played one night.
"An Episode of Henry III" was q
colored picture highly spectacular, show
ing the rich and peculiar costumes Of
the period. The comics we're button
busters and the New York acqueduot 92
miles long through the Catskils, was a
revelation of modern engineering.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
A DISGRACEFUL ROW

About half-past twelve Saturday night
a diegraceful row took place in front oil
Mr.. G. NJ Cochran's house on South
Broad street, wherein fire arms we're used,
some of the bullets even striking Mr..
Cochran's house. One Of the officers who
went to quell the riot was twice knocked
dow in the dark by desperate fellow
named Robert Brooks from Cecilton, who
then fed and finally got off though pur-
sued by a number of men and officers in
an auto.
Thinking he would turn up at his
home, chief Hilyard asked the constable
at Cecilton, Md, to keep lookout for
Brooks, and finally on Tuesday Chief
Hilyard got word that the fellow had
been seen at his old home in Cecilton,
whereupon he and Mr.. Lee Cochran drove
over, and aided by the CeciIton constable
and several others. cornered Brooks and
after long chase and shooting at him
nuu.ber of times made him surrender.
Squire Cox held him in 5000 bail to
answer to the court above. 1t is a few
of these rowdy en- and wornen-the
men, moei often from other places-that
bring an i'll name upon all the colored
people. 1t will be benefit to them not
less than to the white people if these
chronic desperadoes get a good dose Of
Get and Jail.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE

The members OF the Queen Esther Cir
Gle OF Bethesda NJ. E. Church we're enter
tanned on Tuesday evening at the home
Of the President, Mrs. Samuel J. Brock
son, and the circle had as their guest
Mrs. Sweet of the Wilmington Deaconess
Home. Among the other invited guesta
were the following officers OF the Woman's
Home Missionary Society Of Bethesda
M. E. Church: Mrs. Enoch G.. Alice,
Vice President; Mrs. Ernest A. Truitt,
Recording Secretary; Mrs. Martin B.
Burris, Treasurer. After the regular
business meeting Mrs. Sweet gave
very interesting and instructive talk on
the work and needs of the Deaconess
Home.
The dining room where refreshments
were served, was beautifully decorated in
yellow and white.
The members of the circle present:Mrs.
Samuel ]. Brockson, Mrs. John ]. JOlls,
Mrs. w. Thomas Pearce Jr., Mrs. Samuel
Spicer, Mrs. D. ". Stevens, Mrs. Clark
Norman, Misses Anna Denny, Emily Al
lee, Bessie Doolittle, Lottie Jolls, Elsie
Byron. Ada Scott, Lena Weber, Edna
Banning, Lulu Vinyard, Elizabeth Hol-
ten and Martha Voshel.
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
TOWNSEND


Mrs. J. D. Niles was in Philadelphia
Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Pearl Boggs, of Smyrna, spent
Sunday with Miss Mildred Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Collins spent Easter
Sunday with relatives in Smyrna.
Mrs. Mary E. Money has returned to
her daughters, Mrs. E. W. Ryon in VIII
mington.
Mr.. Martin Lee, of Philadelphia, was
the guest OF his mother, Mrs. Maggie Lee,
on Sunday.
As Sunday evening was rainy one our
Easter Service was postponed until next
Sunday evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society held business
meeting on Tuesday night over Mr.. D. B.
Maloney's Office.
Miss Elizabeth TiIghman, Of Salisbury,
Nd, is spending sometime with Miss
EthelWyn Maloney.
Miss Ethelwyn Malonsy entertained
on Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Webb
and daughter, Of Dover.
Miss Addie Alfree has been spending 3
few days with her sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Kumple, Of Odessa.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lee and son Albert
we're tl,e Queats Of Mr., Lees brother, Mr..
and Mrs. w. 4. Lse, Of near Port Penn.
Mys Louisa Niles. Of Wellsboro. Pa
wbo has been spending ths past tRo
months with Mr. aud Mra, ]. p. Niles re-
snrned to her home d aIonday
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
Odd Fellows Installation

On Tuesday evening April 9th, Deputy
Grand Master, S. Edward Lewis, assisted
by Deputy Grand Marshall, J. ]. North
rup, Deputy Grand Warden, J. A. suy-
dam, Deputy Grand Secretary, J. F. Dea-
kyne, Deputy Grand Chaplain, H. L.
Packard, Deputy Grand Guardian, S. M.
Rosenberg, Deputy Grand H reid, Wm.
B. Kases, visited National Lodge No. 80,
at st. Georges, and installed their officers
elect at the close of which pleasant hour
was spent in congratulations and speech
making followed by a splendid supper
served by the ladies of the Rebekah
Lodge. National Lodge No. 80 is a vide
awake, progressive lodge and the Grand
officers we're more than pleased with their
cordial and fraternal reception:
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
Mary Cibbs's Death

On Monday afternoon Mrp. Mary Gibbs
an old and highly respected colored wom-
an, died at her home on East Lock 4
street. All her life she had been an hons
est, hardworking woman, and her son
Crawford Gibbs and his. wife Hester
Gibbs, are also industrious respectable
people who have brought up their son
Robert to become polite, upright young
man learning the useful trade Of cabinet
maker.
All this good character OF Mary Gibbs
and her iescendents reheCts much credit
upon her. The lives Of sober good repute
and thrift shown by the Gibbs is a ine
example al ones instructive and inspiring
that the coIOred youths Of the town may
we'll initiate. Her funeral which tool
place on Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from her late home. was largely attended
with three ciereymsn Oficiatipg
number d beeuliful dogal tribute,
SEN 81 town ladies lemf
Middletown transcript., 1912-04-13
PORT PENN

Jos. Denney is spending this week at
Atlantic City.
William McMulin and wife spent EAs-
ter with her relatives at Cecilton, Md.
On account of the illness OF the pastor
Rev. W. L. Jump no services we're held
on Easter.
Mrs. Samuel Bender was called to
MountvilIe, Pa, on account of tie critical
illness of her father.
Miss Ruth Shelton has returned from
an extended visit with relatives in
Wilmington and Chester.
@. S. Lynch, keeper OF Bel eyiew Rear
Range Light near Edmoor, Del, called in
the village on Wednesday.
Chris Bender and wife, of Delaware
City, were the guests of his parents A.
Bender and wife, IN Sunday.
Miss Myrtle VoshelI is spending a
week as the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Sam.
uel Armstrong in Delaware City.
Mrs. Mary Collins and granddaughter
Miss Hazel Bender, are visiting hel
daughter Mrs. D. S. Bender, at New
Castle.
Misses Helena Ostenson and Bell Car.
penter went to Wilmington on Saturday
to take the first part of the teachers ex.
animation.
Mrs. Jos. B. Yearsley and daughter
Miss Mae spent the fore part of the week
as the guests of George M. Fisher and wife
at Wilmington.
o. ]. Voshell has been calico on by the
Government for work and is now assisted
by several young men OF the town putting
up ranges for the new jetty to be built a
Reedy Island.
Miss Beulsh Dawes principal OF thl
the school here resumed her duties OF
Monday after several months absence OF
account of i'll health. Mrs. BrainarC
Yearsley was substitute during her ab
seDce.