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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Wabash Freight in Greek, 2
Trainmen Missing

Pittsburgh, Sept. 2.-Officials of
the Wabash, Pittsburgh Terminal
Railway company here were notified
today that an eastbound freight
train had rolled into swollen Cross
creek on the Wabash railroad,
twelve miles from Wellsburg, w.
Va, early today. The report said
the engineer had saved himself by
swimming ashore, but the fireman
and brakeman were missing. The
train left Brewster, Ohio, where
members of the crew reside, yester-
day afternoon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
G. S. DAUBERMAN, EDITOR

other State in the Union, the total
being II ,OS3. The total present
membership of these schools is
1,917, ,929. In other words, one
out of every four of the State pop
ulation is member of some Sun
day-school. The State Association
is making great effort to bring
the total enrolment up to 2,OOO,-
600. The increase last year was
80, ,16S.
The Jubilee Convention to be
held next October will be great
event, for which many special fea-
lures are now being planned. Sun
day-school folks from all parts of
the State will attend in great num-
bers. Among the special features
already announced will be
Jubilee Musical Festival in the
New Convention Hall. The hall
has seating capacity. of 10000.
A chorus of 5000 singers is now in
training for the event.
A great Mems Organized Adult
Bible Class demonstration, with
%, coo men in great parade on
Broad street, is another attraction
advertised.
The Board of Directors of the
State Association propose to honor
all persons in the State that can be
found showing a record of fifty
years of service in the Sunday
schools as an officer or teacher.
Medals are now being prepared to
be awarded to these veterans at
the Jubilee Convention.
A complete program for the Con-
vention will be ready about Sep
tember 18th.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Suicide Follows Spat Over
Twenty Cents

Scranton, Sept. 2.-Following a
quarrel with her brother, Thomas
Howey, over the ownership of 20
cents that she claimed he had taken
from her, Mrs. Richard Hamilton,
aged 33 years, took carbolic acid
at the home of her mother in Olyph-
ant, near here.
Mrs. Hamilton died at 2:3O
O'Clock, an hour later. She was
three times married. Two of her
husbands are dead, and where the
third husband is is unknown.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Death of John H. Degen

After several months illness
John III. Degen died at his home
on Headley avenue, Dushore, or
Sunday morning, Aug. %, at .
O'Clock, at the age of 40 years, l(
months and IA days.
The funeral services were held al
the Lutheran church last Wednes-
day afternoon at 9 o'clock, Rev. A.
Bachofer oflicia ting and paying a
beautiful tribute to the memory ol
the deceased The casket was GOV,
cred with beautiful floral designs.
Interment was made i'm Thrashel
cemetery.
Mr.. Degen was born at High
Lake, Pa, on October II, 1866,
and when a child came to LapOrte,
with his parents. They resided
here for several years then moved
to Limestone, N. Y.
On Aug. 5. 1896, Mr.. Degen
was married to Miss Lena Simmer,
of Limestone, n. Y, and for the
past eight years they have resided
in Dushore. Deceased is well known
in this vicinity, having lived in
this place and Dushore for several
years.
Mr.. Degen's failing health start
ed by contracting heavy cold, and
II year ago last June went to a
santorium in New York state for
treatment in hopes of regaining his
health He remained at the sani-
torium about a year, returning
home few weeks ago. He gradu-
ally became worse until death re-
lieved his sufferipgs.
lie was a member of Adelphic
Lodge, No. $40, F. & A. Masons
of New York City.
Besides devoted wife and one
daughter, Charlotte, seven years of
age, he lea yes an aged father,
Joseph Degen, of New York, and
the following brothers and sisters:
William c., of New York; Fred I. y,
of Schenectady, N. Y; Geo. G. r., !,
of Philadelphia; Mrs. Agnes Degen
Cloud and Miss Anna c., of New
York. All of the above named
except Fred l., We're in attendance
at the funeral.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
JUBILEE CONVENTION
Pennsylvania Greatest Re
ligious Federation Fifty
Years Old.

The greatest religious federation
in the State of Pennsylvania is the
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School
Association, for it represents prac-
tically all of the Protestant Evan.
gelical denominations This great
organization dates it's birth back tc
the month of May, 1862, when over
nine hundred delegates coming from
all parts of the State met in the
First Independent Church, Broad
street, Philadelphia, and at the
close of a three days convention
and elected Ex-Governor Hon. Jas.
Pollock as it's first president
Since that time, covering per-
iod of fifty years, this organization
has been an agency in promoting
Sunday-school work in all parts Of
the State.
The association will celebrate its
fifty years Of organized effort with
a great Jubilee Convention in Phil
adelphia, the city of it's birth, Oct.
8, 8, 10 and IL next.
Pennsylvania stands pre-eminent-
ly to the forefront as Sunday
school State. 1t has a larger num-
Der of Sunday-schools than any
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
CANOEIST BROWNS
WHEN BOAT UPSETS
Jersey Shore Girl Meets Death
Near Dam While on Way
to Williamsport.

Williamsport, Sept. 3. 3.-Mary F..
Shaw, of Jersey Shore, was drown
ed in the river near Hepburn street,
when a canoe in which she was
riding capsized at the foot of the
chute. Her companion, Miss Mary
Trump, also of Jersey Shore, reach
ed shore by swimming.
The two young women were in a
party who left Jersey Shore in
three canoes, about O'Clock Mon
day morning to witness the canoe
regatta at Sylvan Dell Monday af-
ternoon. After reaching the dam
the young men in the party took
the canoe belonging to Miss Trump
over the dam first, warning the
young women not to start ont until
the rest of the party had embarked
below the dam. They did not heed
the warning and pushed their craft
into the swirling waters below the
dam. They had not gone over fifty
feet below the foot of the chute
when the canoe turned turtle and
the occupants were thrown into the
water.
Struggling around in the water
the two young women caught hold
of a canoe in which were Henry
Carskadden and Mcclellan Derr,
both of this city, who padded
them. When about 80 feet from
shore while still holding to the ca
noe, Miss Shaw was caught by the
strong undercurrent at that point
and dragged under. She never
came to the surface. Mr.. Carskad-
den plunged into the water@after
her, but could not reach her as the
body had evidently been drawn to
the bottom of the river, which is
over 20 feet deep below the chute.
Miss Trump reached the shore in
safety.
The other young women in the
party beside Misses Trump and
Shaw We're Misses Grace, Anabella
and Margaret Rich, of Jersey Shore,
all well known here, having at
tended Dickinson Seminary.
Searchers grappled for> the body
of Miss Shaw all day Monday until
s O'Clock last evening when dark
ness and the treacherous nature of
the water compelled them to aband-
on their search. Early this morn
ing the search was resumed but the
body was not yet recovered ethis
evening.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
Disastrous Hail Storm at ST.
MaryS.

St. Marys, Sept. "A disastrous
hail storm swept through this sec
ton Sunday forenoon. The terri
tory covered was over half mile
width. The hail completely de-
vastated all vegetation and broke
many windows. The loss is very
heavy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
CELEsTIA

Celestia has corn stalks ten feet
high, (not bad for greenhorn) still
growing.
"My 'Kow' has got a calf" said
'Kow' only Is months old, but in
size would pass for four year old
COW.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
COUNTY SEAT
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
EVENTS BRIEFLY TOLD

Ill MullCy Ndlity'
Mr.. Edward Walizer and family
have moved to Sugar Notch.
Mr.. John Walther of Philadel-
phia spent Sunday in Laporte.
Mr.. G. l.. Bory of New York
City spent Labor Day in town.
On Monday Mr.. |. V. Hunt
took a party to Eagles Mere.
Rex Eddy, who has been en-
ployed at Wilkes Barre, returned
Laporte last week.
Mrs. Henry Downs left last week
for Williamsport, where she will
spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox of Kennett
Square are spending week at the
Wake Robin Cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. V. Hunt of New
York City spent part of the week
at the home of J. l.. Smyth.
Landlord Palmater and Henry
Smith of Eagles Mere were IN town
short time on Tuesday.
Mr.. Cleveland r. Bealmear of
Baltimore arrived ON Monday to
spend several days in Laporte.
The Village Improvement Society
will meet at the home of Mrs.
Cheney, Monday evening, Sept 9.
Samuel Kennedy and sister Fran
els have returned home, after
spending some time with friends in
Newberry.
Misses lone and Marjorie Mason
have returned to West Chester to
to complete their course in the
Normal.
The social Friday evening was a
very enjoyable affair About thirty
were present, and all spent a very
pleasant evening.
j. V. Lesher, Democratic candi-
date for Congress, was in attendance
at the meeting of the Democratic
County Committee last week.
Mr.. Merrill G. Guyer, typo on
the Milllinburg Telegraph, is spend
ing few days With his friend,
Editor Dauberman and family.
Col. Horton and wife, Mrs.
Trowbridge, and Mr.. and Mrs. f.
V. Ingham of Eagles Mere spent
Thursday with relatives in Laporte.
Mrs. J. B. Bigger, and daughter
Leona, and son Raymond, of Bing-
hamton, N. Y, are spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. JAS.
Moran.
For SALE---Two lots situated on
Main street and Spring Alley in
Laporte Borough, known as the
Wurfllein lots. Inquire F. H..
Ingham.
Mr.. Wolf Socks left Tuesday
for Lopez where he will open a
first class clothing store. His
many friends and patrons in this
place were sorry to see him leave,
but wish him the utmost success.
Mr.. p. S. Woodin of Frankford
Phila., spent last Sunday with his
family at "Sunrise Cottage. s" He
brought his son Kennith with him.
Miss J. Z. Woodin Of Kansas
City, Mo-. visited a week with her
sister, Mrs. l.. l.. Ford. Miss
WOodin visited Laporte nine years
ago and was pleased with the inn
prOvements in the town, due to
the labor of the V. I. S.
Several people from this place
attended a baseball game ON Mon.
day between Dushore and Eagles
Mere. The game was called off
on account of rain, but the score
stood 10 in Eagles Mere's favor.
The following people registered
at Hotel Bernard last Friday ID.
w. Peeler, Lopez, Hon. j. A.
Myers, Muncy Valley; Michael
Mcdonald, Cherry Mills; John V
Shovlin, Bernice; Freeze Quick
phothonotarv Columbia Co. and a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-09-06
MUNCY VALLEY

| loI htlONO.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lloyd o.
Newberry visited friends and rela'
tives in town over Sunday.
Miss f. Maud Miller spent Sat.
urday at Hughesville.
Edward Lehman of Williamsport
spent Sunday in town.
w. F. Donovan, wife and son
Francis, of Newberry, spent a few
days last week with the former s
mother.
Miss Mabel Shaw has returned
to Williamsport after spending some
time here.
Mrs. A. b. Magargel, Della Shaw,
Mabel and Pearl Shaw, spent
Thursday at Eagles Mere.
f. Maud Miller is spending a
few days at Hillsgrove.
Ralph Bennett and wife of Phila-
delphia spent few days last week
with the formers parents.
Rev. McAlarney and wife of Ori-
ole spent a few days in town last
week.
Miss Kathryn Bradley has re-
turned home after spending a few
days at Eagles Mere.
Harold Bender spent Thursday
at Eagles Mere.
Miss Kathryn Mulcahey of Will
Transport spent few hours in
town Friday.
Monroe MeCarty of Hughesville
was a business visitor in twn Fri
day.
Paul Schug and wife of Elmira
are visiting G.. w. Bigger and wife.
A number from here attended the
social Tuesday evening at Straw
bridge.
Ritner Fiester has returned home
after spending the summer at
Eagles Mere.
Master Raymond Bigger of Bing-
hamton is visiting relatives in
town.
T. Bender was a Jamison City
caller Monday.
Messrs. Wenck and Greenya of
Williamsport transacted business
in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Myers and
sons spent Sunday at Mrs. J..
Stack house.
Miss Mary Girton of Blooms
burg is visiting her sister, Miss T
Bender,
Miss Pearl Jillson of William
sport spent Sunday with her mother
Mrs l.. f. Jilson and family.
Mr.. Speak Osler of Forksville is
visiting friends in town.
Mr. Reeser, travelling salesman
for Meyer Bros. of Bloomsbury,
transacted business i'm town Tues
day.
Mrs. M. Donavon and daughter
Celia, spent Sunday at Sonestown.
Mrs. Raymond Stackhouse and
daughter Mildred returned to their
homes at Hillsgrove Monday after
spending a week with the former s
mother.
Mrs. f. G. Potter of Laporte
spent Sunday at the home of hel
sister, Mrs. S. +. Jillson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07

teris.s. it VIII stand lot OF careful
washing without losing its color and
freshness The Valenciennes lace. also
washable looks well with it. ana with
the present fashion OF wearing under
clothes OF this same material. it is
just the thing for the woman to whom
luxury is possible and attractive
There arc many other materials
however. equally dainty and very
much less in price than crepe de chine
The dotted and figured muslins make
up delightfully."- and inexpensNely in
this fashion. and the cotton crepes and
voiles, of which there is an Infinite
choice for selection in the shops. are
delightfully."- cool ana comfortable and
do not crush easily
Then for cool days there are the
challies and French Aannels OF the
tEin variety known as "mousselinere de
lame used a great deal in Paris to
make such nesligees because OF its
washable qualities
Pale tinted china silk llimonos en-
broidered in self-tones are charming
and soft for they. like so many of
tho seasons garments are made Of
the thinnest OF thin china silk These
have collar which turns back fiat
and very short sleeves. the back of
the robe is plain. ana the entire gar
ment is unlincd Ia pink they suG-
Sest spring blosso ms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
Short Cuts for Housekeepers.
Appetizing Eggs

little simple pamperins does an
oss a world OF good. Treat an egg
with the courtesy that a perfect food
deserves and IL will come forth from
the shell mellow. full-navorcd, melting
in the mouth with a delicious flavor.
IAN excellent and foltifying food with
which to begin the day.
The ny stery Of the boiled egg is dis
closed in three dcgrees-soft, medium
and hard soft-boiled eggs are eggs
boiled for two minutes. The whites,
however. If dropped into boiling water
are a little tough near the shell.
steamed eggs are better, for the steam
ins gently coaXes out of the egg tho
best that is in it.
For six eggs. take two quarts OF
water that is just OF the boiling point
and pour it over them in pan set OF
the Are. Let them stand for ten min
utes. Then drain of this water and
pour boiling water over them again.
letting ii run OH as 1t pours Serve at
once \ surprise awaits those who
WOO an egg In this manner. for It re-
spends with a coagulated but soft and
creamy white AMI Yielding yolk. an
effect totally different from that pro-
duced by the two minutes OF boiling
water.
There is still another successful way
IN which to cook an egg soft within
its native shell. To proceed. put the
eggs into q wire basket and then drop
his basket into a kettle or warm wa
or. After increasing the heat for three
rfnutes untIl the water begins to boil.
the egg may be Immediately eaten
With satisfaction If one does not cure
Cor soft eggs. 1t is n simple process
% increase the time by one or two
minutes but never guess at the time
There are SIN other ways to boil an
egg Obtain at a trlrllnS cost the lat
est thing in egg cups. IN earthenware
hermctlcally sealed device with screw
tcp Break the Shell and drop IN tho
egg With nthe cup. screw the top
closely, and place the egg into boil
ing water. Allow two minutes for the
sup TO heat and thereafter the regular
time for soft. medium or nard boiled
eggs two. .hree ror nvc minutes. Eater
from tho cup the egg IS a nlose succu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
L'Art de Ia Mode.

lent morsel tho consldaratc treatmen,
naving completely melted the eggs
noart.
II YOU would have a hard boiled egg
~ all It's perfection. take the egg ana
drop 1t into lukewarm water, or water
mat Is lust beginning to bubble. but
not yet boiling This preliminary step
IS necessary In order that the white
may not be toughened next to the shell.
Bring the water to a bon over "a clear
hre and let it boil steadily FOR the
next twenty minutes. Eggs thus cook
ed vii Tickle the palate exceedingly
Tor the while Will be Arm. not tough,
and the yolk rich and mellow, ali
suspicion OF mere hardness having
been removed by the long boiling Tne
entire egg is converted into valvety
smoothness.
Another way to prepare n hard boil
ed egg Is to inolose IT IN the cunning
earthenware cup. drop It into the
boiling water and let 1t remain for
twenty-five or thirty minutes. and then
turn 1t out In this way you willhave
the novelty of hard boiled egg peel
ed, and as superior 10 the ordinary
connection as q ripe peach is to = green
pcrsimmon.
If you wish to have steamed eggs.
soft or medium take an old ia shioned
a
Kettle OF boiling water. put the eggs
in 1t and cover IT. Let them remain
ten minutes for soft eggs and fifteen
CT twenty for medium. as the heat thev
get is far below that OF boiling water.
This method produ-~ an egg OF Gus
tardllko consistency the white and the
yoke evenly cooked throughout with
no hard crust near tho she'll inclosing
= raw lnttsior and It IS full OF a deli
vatc flavor that VIII nuke you believe
that you never tasted ~ egg before.
There Is also an art in frying eggs.
One enjoys fried egg far more when
u looks appetszing. ROUNDED and not lat
hko. the asbestos mat under the cOf-
fee urn The writer once watched an
irish woman fry eggs. and as she had
family OF eleven children and had
cooked thousands OF eggs in her time.
she certainly knew how. and this was
how she did 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
ATTRACTIVE l@EGLIGEES

The neglisec is not put 10 just the
same use In America that il is in
France nor has it the vogue. for
here the house irack ana kimono have
superseded II in usefulness. II not
In attractiveness. \ French woman
seldom. If ever, wears her street
gown in her home, realizing too Well
that street clothes. 10 he in hrst-class
condition. must not be used for loung-
ing around in the house
The house dress. typically American
and charming AS it is can hardiS be
called a lounging gown. for IL is worn
with corsets and by tho woman who
reserves certain household duties for
herself. 1t is generally a dress on
simplest lines. usually tailored and
Iightened only by lingerie collar or
some such detail
Artistic and picturesque. the kimono
is worn often entirely outside its pro-
vince because il is SO comfortable.
but II is really not a garment to be
worn except in the privacy OF the
bedroom or boudoir. and, unless 1t is
one OF the beautifully decorated ones
it looks anything but attractive wnen
Worn otherwise.
Between these two comes the loung-
ing robe, just as necessary as tho 9TH
ers for the woman who likes the right
costume for the right occasion. Be
sides. these "negligees" and natl
nees." as they arc called by the
French, are a delight to an essential
~ feminine woman who knows their
value and charm.
There is something Fascinating
about iounging clothes.
Certain materials are especially
good for such dresses and jackets.
They must he rather uncrushable and
washable and OF light weight material.
The laces must he able to stand laun-
dry wear and tear
In tho smart shops this season caps
to match have usually been sold with
the Jackets and dresses. n most Of
foctive and handy combination. for 40
long as curly hair is In fashion wo-
men arc going to put their hair up in
curriers'. II 1t happens to DC straight
So dainty caps covering these unbe-
coming but necessary things have
proved a most coquettish accessory.
Crepe de chine Is the latest fashion
able material for such models Be
lsides being one of tho prettiest ma
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
Garden Notes

Do not expect sun-loving plants to
thrive in the shade. or vice versa.
Some plants prefer medium course
and thrive best in partial shade. and
these, among others arc begonias.
many varieties of lilies. petunias and
coreopsis and misnonette In shady
places dispose Your lilies OF the val
ley. ferns pansies, forget -nots ana
German irises
Above all things, do not put in your
plants too near to trees-it viii be
bad for both trees and plants Elms
are particularly voracious and send
out their roots nity feet if necessary
SO beware OF planting heavy feeders
like roses or dahlias. near them But
YOU can plant lilies OF the valley ana
early 1owering bulbs near trees. OF
they will come up. year after year,
III the grass.
this month and have some blooming
plants for your carly winter garden.
few peiunias will keep window in
ordinary room ablaze with beauty all
winter
Plants in raised beds. mounds bas-
kcts. vases and window uoxos need
as plants grown elsewhere Soak
them thoroughly every evening in dry
weather
The lawn can be kept in much nner
condition If the grass is cut so often
that it will not require raking. The
clippings will serve as much to protect
the roots from the hot sun and the
drought
Perennial seedlings may be start
ed during July or August for next
years blooming and they viii do
quite as we'll. and many varieties even
better. than when started into growth
carly in the spring with the annuais.
II tho chrSsanthcmums are troubled
with small black ants or other insects
try shrinking them with tobacco tea
or tobacco dust as for the aphis on
other plants. and the i ects may thus
be destroyed before the flowers bloom.
II is time to start slips for fall MT
Ing. Put few in the ground near
the old plant and in its shauc Keep
the family together and they set
strong by association and bloom bet
ter in the fall and winter tnan those
struck lator.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
Collars md CuTs for Middle Aged
Women

or the many ways in which the mid
dle-aged woman may vary the effect
Of her afternoon gown none is sim
plcr than the use of collar and cuffs
of white wolfe edged with scalloping
and embroidered in a floral design
Another change may he the frock set
Of white chiffon with border of black
inef'res. and still another is the ono
Of hirok net homstitchcd with silver
thread Some of thcsc collars are 90
Ions in front that they terminate only
al the waist line, where they cross
In surplice effect and arc tucked away
under The girdlc. An excellent model
of this sort is of light blue lawn en-
hroidcred with black dots. and sec
ond Is OF white agaric trimmed with
tiny folds OF broadcloth. alternating
with eponge.