in m $ rM I I II II VOL 20. Cliestniits were solJ on our streets I.nt Saturday for 7 and 8 tents a quart. The front of The Coumman build ing lias been newly painted I ). R. Cuff man was the artist. The time for discounting the school tax of ( Ireenwood township will expire October 17th 1891. There were some good races at Kenton fair last week. The attend ance was about as usual. Neal Dougherty had the end of a finger crushed on Tuesday, while lift ing a harol car on the railroad. On last Fridav Dr. Krown removed a cataract for Kirs. David Karnes of Hackettstown, New Jersey. Rev. .P. A. Jleilman, pastor of the Lutheran church began a series of .ser mons on the Ten Commandments last Sunday evening. Edward Casey, accompanied by Jno. Tracey, .w assistant, took John H. Dukes to the Huntingdon Reformatory on Tuesday. Ailington's New United Minstrels will appear in the Opera House on Friday evening. " A street parade will take place at noon. Don't forget to attend the Demo, rest Contest to be held in the Re formed Church, Tuesday, Oct. 20th. Admission 15 cts. The Masons from this section of the State had a banquet at Milton Mon day afternoon. About twenty five from Kloomsburg were in , attendance. A (leorgia editor says : "The long er we run a newspaper and write about lcople, the more we realize how im possible it is to scratch every man on the right spot." We have received from the Trustees and Faculty of Lafayette. College, an invitation to the inauguration of the new President, Kthclbert Dudley War field, L. L. D.,on Tuesday, October 20th, at Easton. If you want to hear an eloquent ad dress go to the Court House Thursday evening and listen to R. E. Wright, the democratic .candidate for auditor general. He is one of the finest orators in the state. State Chairman Kerr has engaged Hon. E. M. Tewkesbury to speak ;n Berks, Northampton, . Bradford and Tioga counties. Mr,, owkSbury is always ready to do "service fdr the party. , . ' 1 There are many strangers in town this week, and some of them : are tough looking customers. '' It will be well to lock up carefully at night; and also in the day time, if the premises are left alone, during the air. : . 1 , w The Bloom Ferry Company has' put a new flat on the river. . It . is 50 feet long, and 1 1 feet wide, and was built by John Randal's 'of Espy. Francis Jafountain, the accommodating ferry man, still has charge of the .boats, and says he can carry- twenty, tons over oii his new boat A soap swindler has gulled people in neighboring towns selling a worth-,. less compound lor f 2 -and promising to send a law book to all purchasers, free of charge, which he never does. He may work anuind this way. Keep an eye open fof him and make it in teresting for him if he does. Henry Shepherd the colored cook employed by Mrs. Phillips last spring, who was supposed to have been killed on a! vessel last summer, has been heard from, he is alive and now in Philadelphia. An account of his sup posed murder appeared in this paper a few weeks ago. He wants to come back to Bloomsburg, but probably will not have the chance. Fhineas B. Heddens has bought a half interest in the White House Rest aurant, and it is now conducted by Blue & Heddens. Everything is kept in first class style, and the famous Morris River Cove oysters are served 1111 in anv shane. The bill of fare in cludes all kinds of seasonable delica cies, and the cooking is of the best. The oneretta entitled "Tack the Giant Killer" will be rendered by the children of St. Paul's Sunday school Saturday evenimi Oct. 24th, in the Opera House. . Also tableaux of Cinderella and the glass slipper. Cinderella will ride to the ball in her original pumpkin chariot Timothy Trot, Polly Hopkins and Tommy Tompkins, &c , will all be there. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Regular meeting of Council called at 8:30 p. m. with all members present except F.. R. Furman. A petition from property owners on Fourth street, be tween Market and Centre St., was read, asking that Council establish the grade, and direct the paving, etc., of said por tion of Fourth street. Upon motion of Messrs. Gorrey and Allen, prayer of petition was granted and surveyor in structed to establish the grade. Mr. F. C. Fyer appears represen ting residents and property owners of Market stieet, between First and Sec ond street, who in a petition ask that Council orders the gutters on said por tion of Market street to be set out about 6 feet towards the line of the macadamized portion. Granted on motion of Willitsand White, providing the property owners agree to fill up, sod. and take proper care of the space between the gutter and the paving line. Upon motion of Allen and Gorrey it was directed that the arc lights at Second and East street, and Market and Sixth streets be ordered moved to hang in a proper position in center of the streets. Motion of Gorrey and Willits, in the matter of the legacy of David Stroiii, deceased to the town of Kloomsburg of two thousand dollars to be used to assist in supplying the town with water, the solicitor be instructed to have the bequest placed in the hands of the Town so tnat Council can take action toward making use of it. A Communication was read from J. K. Bittenbcnder regarding the bad condition of the crossing at Third and Centre streets; uKn motion of Messrs. Gorrey and Rhodes it was ordered fixed. 1 Upon motion of Rhodes and Allen two crossings were ordered placed on north side of Eighth street, one at Catharine and one at Poplar. Also, a pit placed in engine room of Town Hall under the engine for the cleaning of the flues. Bloomsburg Cornet Band applied in a Communication for the privilege of holding a dance in Town Hall, Thurs day, Friday arid Saturday nights of fair( week. Request was granted on mo tion of Willits and Rhodes. . Building permits were I granted to Nathaniel Spear and Daniel H. Creveling. St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church applied for a permit to erect a stable on rear of parsonage lot. A re monstrance against granting it was read, signed by citizens residing in the vicin ity.' .A ppl icat ion was laid on the table. "M. CI V00dward was elected tax collector for the year 1 89 1 on motion of Messrs. White and Gorrey. , G. M. Follmer having lost an order issued to him in 1887 to the amount of $5.00, applied for a duplicate, Sec retary was instructed, on motion of White and Gbrrey to issue the said duplicate of order No. 408 of 18S7. Kills were presented and orders drawn as follows : . k .? . , Labor on streets for Sept. ' 5 15.92 Elijah Shutt, watchman Oak Orove - - -Police seivice -M. C. Woodward, constable Henry DeichTV.l'.e, lab'r 1890 John Whitenight, stone -J. Bachman, masonry -P. G.lMiller, stone -Wm. Neal & Sons, cleaning run - - - -C. W. Neal & Bro., coal for crusher - - - 25.00 15.00 7.67 7-5o . 9.10 "33 G9.80 3.85 15.21 18.50 102.38 3.60 4.80 27-50 3-3S 975 Kesty & Hoffman, work on mill and crusher - - Penna. Globe Gaslight Co. for Sept. - J. Schuyler, sundries - Llwell & Bittenbender, print ing - Harman & Hassert, repairs to pump - - -Bloomsb'rg Water Co., water at Oak Grove to Oct. 1 . B oomsb'rg Water Co , town ' hall to Jan. 1, '91 -Bloomsb'g Water Co. hydrants W. O. Holmes, West St. sewer W. O. Holmes, work on main sewer - - - -W. O. Holmes, repairs Town Hall - - - -Creasy & Wells, lumber, -W. B. Cummings, secretary 83-34 131-57 130 .80 104.00 15.00 Total 1187.30 The first entertainment in the Y. M. C. A., course, in the Opera House last Fridav nieh. bv the New York Stars and Mecklems was excellent. The audience was not as large as it ought to have been, but it was a very appreciative one and every number on the first ha f of the nrocram was vigor ously encored. Each member of the company is an artist, and everybody was deliirhted with the concert. The D - course prepared by the Y. M. C. A. is a good one, ana should oe iioeraiiy patronized. Scott's Recitals comes next, on November 6th. BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, KELLER-FEE AS- A pretty church wedding took place in the Methodist Episcopal church of Berwick at 1 o'clock October 8th. Miss Verde Gere Freas, youngest daughter of Henry C. Freas, was mar ried to C. K. Keller, Jr., of Stroudsbtirg. The groom is a well known young man of that place, and an officer in Strouds burg's National Hank. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alfred Kowman, uncle to the bride, of Siiickshinny, assisted by Rev. Sylvester G. Grove, pastor of the M. E. church, Stroudsburg, and Rev Richard Hingle, of Kerwick The groom's best man was his brother, I r. H. H. Keller, superintendent and surgeon-in-chief of the new State hospital at Ha.leton. The ushets were I). C. Carter, of Klairstown, N. J.; W. A. Erd man, of Stodsburg ; W. Keller and Frank N. Irwin, of Philadelphia. There were no bridesmaids nor maids of honor. The bride was given away by her father. The large church was beauti ully decorated, and the wedding march was played by Professor Richardson. Among the most prominent people present from a distance were : Air. and Mrs. A. W. Dickson, Williamsport ; Rev. Kart Stone, Falls, Pa. ; Dr. Ran dall Hutchinson, Silverbrook ; Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Lowe, Mrs. J. S. Hous knecht, Mrs. Martha Brown, Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown, Mrs. Freas Krown, of Kloomsburg ; Mrs. E. I. Wolf, Mr. and Mrs C. W. Miller, J. F. Opdyke, William Keller. D. J. Thomas, W. H. McGarragh, from Stroudsburg ; Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Keller, Mrs. C. Howard Palmer, Miss Ella P. Keller, Miss Bessie Keller, and Mrs William V. Krown. LUTHERAN CHURCH ITEMS The Lutheran congregation " is a very busy community of Christians this season. From ten to twelve regu lar meetings are held by the various branches of the congregation each week, sometimes three in one evening. The pastor is preaching a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments, which is awakening a great deal of interest. Last Sunday-evening was the introduction. Next Sunday even the first commandment and so on, each successive Sunday evening until the whole Decalogue is gone over. The Aid Society is nutting steam heat in the parsonage, which will make it a complete home. The Sunday School is about to adopt a new singing book and other improvements that will greatly add to the interest. The ladies will give a dinner in the Old Presbyterian church on the 13 th of November. : The weekly offering system inaugu rated a year and a half ago has been very successful and has increased the regularity of attendance. The Communion Service anil Har vest Home held on the first Sunday of Oct. was the most interesting held for years. MISS MARTHA WELLS- On Fridav morning last at half past ten o'clock Miss Martha Wells passed from tlv.s earth to her heavenly reward. For five years she has been an intense sufferer, but she bore her bodily afflic tions with great patience and christian fortitude. Her last night on earth was one of agony, but her faith never falt ered. She was a daughter of Henry Wells, and was the last of her family. One sister Mrs. A. J. Sloan, and one brother preceded her to the spirit world years ago. Her age was 61 years, 0 months and 29 days. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at two o clock, at St. Paul's P. h. Church of which she was a member, and in which she la bored faithfully for many years as a aunday school teacher, and member of the Ladies' Guild. The burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Rev. W. C. Leverett conducted the services. LOCAL INSTITUTE The first local Teachers Institute. by the teachers of the Bloomsburg School District was held in the High school Building last Saturday afternoon. The program as announced last week was rendered entire. All the teachers were present and a few patrons. The addresses and essays were excellent, and brought forth much food for thought. These institutes will be held on the second Saturday of each month, and it is to be hoped at the next one the patrons of the school will fill the room to overflowing. The arc lights have got into the un pleasant habit ot going out occasionally at night, and leaving those dependent upon them m the dark. The defect is in the machinery, and the dfficulty will ie remeniea Dy the purchase ot new and perfect dynamos at an early date SCHOOL BOARD. The regular meeting of the school board of Kloomsburg School District was held in Public lil rary Thursday evening of last week. Teachers and janitors all present to make monthly settlements. The principal gave a written report showing the work done during the first month. The commit tee on course of study, reported having looked after t'-e crowded condition of the Schools in Third street, and made some transfers to Fif'h street, by wl.ich arrangement the children could be ac commodated this year without the necessity of cmp'ojing any additional teachers. Committee on building and grounds were directed to repair the black-board in primary grade at Fifth street, also repair weather vane on High School building and erect flag poles on Third and Fifth streets. Re port was made that the Junior Ameri can Mechanics would present flags to the public schools on Friday Novcm bcr 20th. The following resolution was passed: Teachers shall not ab sen; themselves from their duties with out the consent of the principal who shall refer the matter to the board of directors. The next regular meeting of the board will bo held Friday No bember 6th. DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE. The Democratic conference of this Senatorial District met at the Hotel Crawford in Williamsport last week Tuesday to select delegates to the con stitutional convention. The district is composed of Columbia, Montour, Lycoming and Sullivan counties. Guy Jacoby Esq., and C. A. Kleim were the Conferees from this county. John J. Reardon Esq., of Williamsport was elected chairman of the conference, and J. G. Scouten Esq., of Sullivan was made Secretary. Four names were presented for delegates, from which two are to be selected. Columbia county presented the name of Hon A. L. Fritz. The other candidates are J. F. Strieby of Lycoming, Geo. Strie by of Sullivan ar.d Mr. Corman of Montour. A large number of ballots were taken on Tuesday and Wednes day without any result, and the Con ference adjourned to meet in Williams port again on Tuesday, the 13th The conference met on Tuesday and nominated A. L. Fritz of Colum bia, and Edward Corman of Montour. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE- By a committee appointed at a reg ular meeting of Ent Post 150 G. A. R. Friday evening, October, 9th 1891 Whereas: Death has aj;ain entered our ranks and taken our true and tried Comrade, Rev. J. E. Edwards. This Post loses its Chaplain and true chris tian advisor. And whereas we recognize in him a good husband and loving father, liesoteed: That the charter of this Post be draped in mourning for thirty days. Jlesoloed: That these resolutions be placed on the minutes and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. And also to the town papers for publica tion. W. R. Rinorose. T. M. Dawson. VCom. C. P. Si.oan. When steam heat was turned on the streets, an escape of steam and hot water into the cellars of properties on Main street between Whitman's alley and Market street soon followed. It was supposed there was a leak in the main and on Saturday workmen be gan digging to ascertain the location of the break. The Columuian office was suffering the most inconvenience and so a hole was dug by the Steam Company in the street in front of the building, and when it was sunk about 18 inches, a flow of water was struck, which evidently did not come from the steam pipes. Several holes were dug on Saturday without locating the leak, and it was found necessary to continue the work all day Sunday. Towards evening it was found that the leak was m the service pipe leading trom the water main into the Post office build ing. It had undermined the streets in several places and following along tl.e steam pipes, found its way into the cellars, lhe water pipe wss rustea through in many places. The diffi culty was remedied on Monday. R. E. Wright and A. L. Tilden democratic candidates for auditor gen eral and state treasurer, m company with State chairman James Kerr, Judge e ii ! . uarvey 01 Aiientown win arrive in Bloomsburg, Thursday at 12:05. They will be met by a reception committee consisting of Hon. K. R. Ikeler, C. R, Buckalew, John G. Freeze and J. R. lownsend. I he delegation will pro ceed to the ran Grounds where a re ception will be held. In the evening addresses will be made in the Court House by R. E. Wright and others. 1891, COURT PROCEEDINGS. Octohf.r 7. The following deeds were acknowledged in open court: To A. B. Stewart for property of John Keller, for $350 ; to Sarah A. Decker for property of John Stickel, for $46.30: to K. F. Fritz for property of W. A. Fritz, for $400 ; to Sarah Case for property of John Steely, for $5.00; to Isaac W. Yeakel for proper ty of Mary A. Dewey, for $1052: to John J. McIIcnry for property of C. I ). Carpenter, for $500; L. S., F. T. and J. J. Runyan for property of Sam uel Famsworth, for $4805. First account estate of William Dil dine, deceased, confirmed nisi. I JOpinion of court filed dec laring the seats of Edward Williams, I). E. Kel ler, G. W. Davis. John N'ertney Edward Dempsey and C. G. Murphy as school directors of the Centralia School Dis trict vacant, and Andrew Gallagher, J. R. Potter, W. J. Ryan, C. E. Hicks, Patrick Curran and and John K. Ervin appointed in their stead. Fleckcnstine Pros. vs. William Mil ler, case tried, judgment by consent for plaintiff for $447. 76. John Appleman, John Whit noyer and Davis Garner appointed viewers of a road in Greenwood near A. J. Derr's store. John Appleman, J. S. Hagcnbuch and Arthur Creasy appointed viewers of a road in Scott near Espy ferry. I. A. Dewitt, Peter K. Shultz and Aaron Fritz appoin ed viewers of a road in Benton, near John Heacock's. G. W. Suplce, B. F. Dallman and John Ilippensteel appointed viewers of a road in Greenwood near Elias Watts'. J. C Brown, J. S. Mensch and P. S Karshner appointed viewers of a road in Centre near Lutheran church. Peter Swank, David Shultz, and Thomas Mordan appointed viewers of a road in Montour from P. & R. R. R to Taylor Ruckles, to view and vacate. Charles Moore, J. B. Harman and D. K. Sloan appointed viewers of a bridge in Scott near Mellick's creek. H. II. Hulme, B. F. Fritz and Moses Savage appointed veiwers of a road in Pine and Greenwood near M. II. Kitler's and Lloyd Alberson's. J. C. Krown, Edward Englehart, snd Sassman Haines appointed viewers of a road in Catawissa near Moses Hower S. I. L. Edwards, E. Laubach, and T. K. Cole appointed rereviewers of a bridge in Sugarloaf over Fishingcreek, near J.. P. Fritz's. J. K. Knittle, J. F. Kauman and Geo. Breisch appointed reviewer of a road in Roaringcreek near Geo. Craig's. Petition of E. Barton John, minor for allowance, allowance decreed. , J. F. Chapin vs. W. J. Hess, peti tion for rule to open judgment. Acknowledgement of shenfrs deeds and payment of purchase money in case of Catharine Whitenight, executor vs. Norman W. Walter, adjourned until Nov. 10. Petition of Thomas M. Mensch, guardain of minor children of George and Lucy Kostenbauder deceased, lor discharge filed. S. V. Boone s executor vs. R. & li. R. R. Co. verdict for plaintiff for $"37-5-C. E. Geyer appointed to examine and pass upon the account of Thos. M. Mensch. guardian. Joseph W. Eves, Hugh Fairman, Henry J. Trievelpiece appointed view ers to vacate a road in Benton near H. F. Everett's. Estate of Philip Springer, confirma tion of sale stricken off and resale ordered. Mary. E Walter, vs. G. W. Walter; J. S. Kline Esq. appointed commis sioner to take testimony. Prudence Girton vs. D. K. Girton, divorce, publication directed. W. G. Gittens vs. Gladys Gittens, divorce, alia subptena awarded. Citation to N. P. Moore, guardian of C. W. Langfield, to file an account; attachment awarded. L. S. Wintersteen appointed audi tor in estate of II. G. Creveling. Sarah Ann Hudson vs. Oscar Hud son; T. J. Vanderslice Esq.. appointed commissioner to lake testimony. W. D. Beckley appointed auditor in assigned estate of Stiltz & Co. Geo. h. hlwell continued as auditor in estate of I). W. Walter. A sensational report got into the daily papers last week concerning an alleged prize fight at Berwick, in which one of the parties had his jaw broken, and was seriously if not fatally injured, and tlQ other had fled to avoid arrest. Ed. Boone says there is not a word of truth in the report, and the lively manner in which he worked his law in expressing his opinion of those who started the story, was satisfactory evi dence that it was not broken. The Washingtonville fair will be held next week. NO. 42 PERSONAL. William Seers is spending the week in town. Mrs. T. L. Gunton has been serious ly ill, but is improving. Michael Chamberlin and wife spent Monday in Bloomsburg. Rev. W. H. Schuyler is visiting his father, Dr. Schuyler. Mrs. Eli Agcr of Wilkesbarrc is a guest at the Exchange Hotel. Secretary K F. Armstrong of the Y. M. C. A. was in Pittsburg this week. Dan L. Krown of New York is spending a week in town f.nd taking in the fair. W. M. Sloan came from the West last Saturday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Miss Mattie Wells. Mrs. Fletcher Harris of Columbus, Ohio, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wil liam Rupert. Mr. and Mrs. William Mercer of Knox co'inty, Ohio, are visiting their son, J. H. Mercer. Senator Grant Herring went to Harrisburg on Monday to attend the special session of the Senate which be gan on Tuesday. NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES School closed this week on Thurs day evening to give all students a chance to go to the fair on Fridav. A new 30 horse-power boiler will be put in place next week. This is an other evidence of the growth of the school. The old boiler Could no long er do all the work. The Ariel-Thomas Concert Co. will be here on the 26th. The students can hardly wait. All who miss hear ing them will find ' out next day what they have missed. No other company can show a more splendid record. They draw crowded houses all over the United States. Not a single disr appointed audience. The ladies who constitute the Ariel Quartette are all artists, the pianist, Mr. Pick is world renowned, having met with flattering success both in Europe and America, and the humor ist has won the title of "prince of humorists." The following is a sample of the en dorsements given them in all parts of of the United Mates : Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5, 1891. Tuesday evening. Feb. 3, 1801. Grand Rapids experienced the worst "blizzard" of the season. It was bitter cold, and the snow-storm was blinding. vet over eighteen hundred of our lead ing citizens turned out to hear the splendid entertainment given by the Ariel-Thomas Combination. Every number on the programme was repeatedly ecore?proof positive that the large audience was delighted with the singing of the charming ladies composing the Quartette ; and as for John 1 nomas, the Humorist well, to say that he was a success is hardly stating the facts of the case. In his line, John Thomas is the superior of any humorist that ever ap peared in this city. You may put the Ariel-Thomas Co. down for my 1891 92 course, please, and oblige Yours, C. C. Hartman. Manager Hartman a Hall. The Providence, R. I. Daih Times says : The largest audience ever seen in the Opera House greeted the Arlington Minstrels last night. The performance was an excellent one, the best that has ever visited Provi dence; from first to last it was all that could be desired in point of amuse ment, the jokes were fresh and good, and entirely free from coarseness; the singing and dancing was excellent and the other features of the entertain ment were in keeping with the good character of the performance through out. Remember this great Minstrel Com pany will exhibit at the Bloomsburg Opera House on rnday evening, ioth. A large reception was held at the residence of Mr. I. W. McKelvy last week Thursday evening, by Mrs. Geo. E. Elwell and Miss Elizabeth W. Mc Kelvy, in honor of their brother and his bride, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wat son McKelvy. The house was beauti fully trimmed with flowers, sniilax and laurel. Stopper & Fiske's orchestra ot Williamsport supplied tne mus.e and it was fine, lhe refreshments were served by colored waiters sup plied by Mrs. Phillips and they did it to the entire satisfaction of the Urge company. Over one hundred gussts were present. The disappearance of R. Jones Monaghan of West Chester about two weeks ago, still remains a mystery. No clue to the missing man has been found, and his friends have given h;m up, as dead. , 1 ': i 1 III ' ti! ! 4 1 t -.v 1 Tl ?.!: i'1