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13LOOMSHURG, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1802.
NO 4
Wcndling Tuesday night. Only 50 cts.
Doll drill at the Lutheran church
January 30th.
The Silver Star Dramatic Co., carry
their own orchestra.
The Hoffman case was not argued
on Monday, owing to the sickness of
Mr. Ruckalcw and Col. Freeze.
About forty dollars were made ly
the Young Ladies' Guild at the sup
per at the Parish House last week
Thursday night.
J. H. Mercer, V. F. Rodine, J. A.
lies?, and Harry Aurand were out fox
hunting last Saturday. They brought
home a large red fox.
Business men. please remember the
noon day prayer-meetings in Y. M. C.
A. hall. See fuller notice in another
place.
The Board of directors of the Farm
ers' National Rank reelected W. S.
Moyer Piesident, Frank Ikeler, Cash
ier, and J. V. Logan Teller.
The Silver Star Dramatic Co., will
give an entertainment at the Rlooms
luirg Opera House, J. W. Moyer
Manager. Look for the date,
At the meeting of the Board of Di
rc( tors of the First National Rank on
Monday morning no change was made
in the officers. I. V. McKelvy was
reelected President, and J. P. Tustin
Cashier.
Gospel Hymns No. 5 will be used
in the revival meetings. They maybe
bought of V. H. Rrooke at the whole
sale price, thirty cents each. This of
fer holds good only until the close of
the meetings.
About forty views of the sublimest
scenery of the West will be shown at
the Lutheran church on January 30.
Rev. P. A. Heilman with the aid of a
good magic intern will bring them
vividly before you.
Mrs. Emanuel Yocum was buried
on Sunday, the funeral being held at
Kitchen's Church in Mt. Pleasant.
She leaves a husband and five chil
dren, one of the latter being very sick.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Straub.
After fulfilling his engagements for
holding revival meetings in Bridgeport,
Pa., Somerville, Mass. and North Near
York City, Evangelist Smith will
come to Bloomsburg, and on Feb. 22,
begin a scries of meetings in the
Opera House, to coutinue for two
weeks.
Don't fail to hear Wendling next
Tuesday night. Read what is said on
the fourth page of his circular by men
who have heard him. Patronize the
Y. M C. A. and get your tickets at
Dentler's or Brooke's. Reserved seat
only 50 cts.
Miles Delong of Orange township
died on Thursday of last week and
was buried on Sunday. His age was
47 years. Three children survive him,
his wife having died a few years ago.
He was a son of Henry Delong, who
is now about 80 years old and has
buried all his family. The funeral
took place at McHenry's church, and
was conducted by Rev, Straub.
The Demorest Contest which was
held in the M. E. churcl. at Stillwater
on the evening January 14th was a
decided success, the contestants eight
in number acquited themselves very
creditably. The prize was awarded to
Miss Grace Amerman of Forks. The
M. E choir of Benton furnished ex
cellent music which was highly appre
ciated by the large audience present.
The election of A. N. Yost Esq. on
Saturday last, as Secretary of the Col
umbia County Agricultural Society is
a matter of congratulation for the or
ganization. Mr. Yost for several years
has acted as assistant to the Secretary
at fair time, and is fully conversant
with the duties of the office. During
his incumbency the office will not be
used for any political purpose, and
there will be no free distribution of
tickets.
M. P Lutz, the retiring Secretary,
has filled the position for several years
very acceptably, and could have re
tained it had he so desired, but he ex
pressed his determination not to ac
cept a reelection, as the pay was not
commensurate with the work requir
ed. No orator has a wider or better re
putation than George R Wendling,
and such men seldom visit our town.
He will be at the Opera House Tues
day night next. Re sure to hear him.
Tickets only 50 cts at Dentler's and
Brooke's.
COLUMBIA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
The annual meeting of the Colum
bia County Agricultural, Horticultural
and (Mechanical Association was
held in the Court House last
Saturday afternoon. The meet
ting was called to order by Presi
dent P. A. Evans, and Messrs H. V.
White and R. R. Little were nomina
ted for chairman. Mr. White declined
and Mr. Little was unanimously elec
ted. G. E Wilbur and F. R. Hart
man were elected Secretaries, and M.
P. Lutz, reading clerk. Minutes of last
year's niee'ing were read and approved.
The roll was then called, and out of a
membership of 202, only 32 were ab
sent. On motion the reading of the
Treasurer's statement was dispensed
with as printed slips had been circula
ted among the members. Mr. Brown
made a statement comparing the re
ceipts of the past year with former
years, showing that in most respect the
receipts of 1891 were ahead of pre
vious yeat s.
C. L. Sands moved that the salaries
of the officers be fixed the same as last
year. Motion seconded and carried
The pay of the officers is as follows:
Secretary $125, Treasurer $too. Presi
dent $75, all the others $50 each.
The election of officeis was next in
order. The chair appointed C. W
Terwilliger and II. V. White as tellers
for the office of President. Ellis fives
and J. P Freas were nominated for
President. The roll was called and
the votes were deposited in a box in
the centre of the room. J. K. Grotz
moved that the balance of the ticket
be voted all at once, seconded, and a
vote being taken, it was lost
SI. C. Yar.ce, Jere Kostenbauder,
J. O Warner, F. H. Hagenbtich and
R. W. Smith, were nominated for Vice
Presidents The chair appointed John
j. .woyer, 1. u. Aikman and C. E
Adams as tellers.
The tellers on the vote for President
reported that Ellis Eves had received
95 votes, anil J. P. I reas 66 votes.
The chair declared Mr. Eves elected.
For Secretary the following persons
were nominated: A. N Yost, T. J.
Vanderslice. The chair appointed
Fred Hagenbuch, C. L. Hartman and
C. A. Kleim as tellers to take the vote
for Secretary.
J. C. Brown was nominated for
Treasurer, and being the only candi
date, the Secretary was instructed to
cast the vote of the Society, which
was done and Mr. Brown was declared
elected Treasurer.
For Librarian, Thos. Webb and W
B. Allen were nominated. The chair
appointed F. P. Drinker and William
Girton as tellers.
The following persons were nomina
ted for Executive Committee : J. N.
Gordon, Arthur Creasy, A. B. Hart
man, J. O. Warner, and Levi Fester.
The name of J. O. Warner having
been already voted on for the office of
Vice President it was thought best to
await the result of that ballot before
voting for him for another office, and
therefore on motion the election of
auditors was proceeded with.
The names of G. E. Wilbur, C. E.
Adams, J. M. White and D. A. Hess
were put in nomination for auditors.
D. Uryfogle and W. B. Taylor were ap
pointed tellers.
The tellers on the vote for Vice
President being ready to report an
nounced the vote as follows; M. C.
Vance 150 votes, J. Kostenbauder 146,
R. W. Smith 153, J. O. Warner 96,
F. H. Hagenbuch 8r. The first four
were declared elected.
The chair appointed Ellis Eves, P.
A. Evans and C. L. Sands as tellers of
the vote for F;xecutive Committee.
The tellers appointed on the vote
for Secretary reported that A. N. Yost,
had received 81 votes, and T. J. Van
derslice 75 votes. The chnr declared
Mr. Yost duly elected.
The tellers on the vote for Librarian
reported that Thomas Webb had re
ceived 99 votes, and W. B. Allen 52
votes. The chair declared Mr. Webb
elected.
Mr. Brown offered the following
amendment to the constitution : The
constitution to be amended by insert
ing the following as Article 3.
Section 7. When any member shall
become in arrears for three annual
dues, his previous payments shall be
forfeited to the Society, so the Treas
urer is hereby authorized immediately
after fetch annual nv-eting to strike the
names of all such from the roll of
members. Such person after once
having forfeited his membership can
rejoin the Society by complying with
all the conditions and requirements
governing his original entry after first
paying to the Treasurer the three dol
lars unpaid dues, which together with
the sum forfeited shall not be included
in the ten dollars necessary to be
paid for a Perpetual Membership.
While waiting for the reports of
tellers Mr. Iwes, the newly elected
President was called upon, and mad 3
a few remarks.
The result of the vote on Executive
Committee was as follows: A. R
Hartman 115. Arthur Creasy 109, Le
vi Fester 86, J. N. Gordon, 55. The
first three were elected.
The vote for auditors was as fol
lows: G. E. Wilbur 118, J. M. White
1 13. ! A. Hess 108. C. E. Adams 54.
The first three were declared elected
Adjourned.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Court convened on January 18, be
ing the day fixed for License Court.
All the Judges on the bench.
Estate of H. G. Creveling deceased,
opinion of the court filed. Citation
discharged and the proceedings under
the citation dismissed at the cost.? of
the petitioners.
Estate of Mary Brobst deceased.
Opinion of court filed. Exceptions 1
and 4 sustained.
W. J. Dirk vs. Soloman Dirk. Opin
ion of court filed. Petition to set aside
judgment, rule discharged at cost of
petitioners.
County auditors report directed to be
filed among the records of the court.
Issac McHenrv appointed euardian
of Oliver Watts, deceased.
Commonwealth vs. Tonv linsh.
Petition of defendant filed. Rule grant
ed to show cause why nol pros shall
not pe entered.
Hiram Palmer. C. W. Runvon. C.
C. Peaceck, I. Maier. A. G. Briggs, T.
W. Gunton. and lohn Cadm.in un
pointed viewers to open and widen
est street in Jiloomsburg.
Daniel Brvfode. Benneville Rhonda
and Mattnew Mc Reynolds appointed
viewers ot a road in .Montour near P.
&. R. R. crossing on land of Lloyd
Paxton
Chas. B. Ohl. C. TV Martin. Samuel
Shaffer Emanuel Kelchner, W. S.
Moyer, F. P. Drinker and W. R.
Kocher appointed viewers to widen
Fifth strict in Bloomsburg.
John W. Hoffman vs. B. & S. R. R.
Co. Argument of case continued un
til January 27 at 9 a m.
License application of A. E. Tripp
for resturant in Jamison City, new
house, granted.
Ezekiel Coles Executor vs. B. & S.
R. R. Co. Judgment by consent for
$i34-57-
In the matter of the lunacy of J. E.
Snyder of Berwick. John W. Evans
appointed committee. Bond in $1000
to be filed.
Instate of W. Wright deceased. Rule
to show cause continued to February
1 St.
License application for Proctor Inn
continued until February 1st.
License application of J. E. Davis.
Charles Fetterman. I. M. Reillv ami
J. W. Goldsworthy of Centralia con
tinued until i-eoruary 1st.
All other applications granted.
Death of Adam W. 0. Keller-
At a special meeting of Mountain
Lodge No. 274 I. O. O. F., Jan. 13.
1892, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted.
Whereas : It has seemed fit and
proper, in the allwise providence of
our Creator, to take from our band of
brothers, our esteemed brother Past
Grand Adam W. C. Keller, in whose
demise we fully realize the loss of a
worthy brother and esteemed citizen;
and whose family mourn the loss of a
loving husband and kind father. The
community in wnich he lived loses a
a man of good principles and senti
ments. Bro. Keller was a consistent
member and class leader in the M.
E. Church.
The example of his life and
character affords one worthy of imi
tation. Be it therefore
Resolved, That we sympathize
with the bereaved family in their dark
hour of affliction, and commend them
for consolation to the same God in
whom the departed put his trust.
Reaolued, That our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days,
and that a copy of this preamble
and resolution be presented to the
family of the deceased, Orangeville,
Pa.
J.vo. E. Hayhurst.
Ravsi-o Fister. -Committee.
George W. Bidleman.
The following letters are held at th
Bloomsburg, Pa., post office and will
be sent to the dead letter office Feb.
2, 1892.
Mr. lohn A. Beard. Miss Maitrie
Brown, Miss Flora Dietrick, Miss
1-annie fisher, Mr. James Hurter,
Secy. J. B. Hursh, I. E. Patterson,
M H. Shade, Miss Helen M. Will
iams, Nellie Williams.
Package of Mdse., C. A. Day.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Jan.
19, 1892. One cent will be charged on
each letter advertised.
A. B. Cathcart, P. M.
NORMAL SCHOOL MOTES-
Last Friday evening Jan. 15th the
the third entertainment of this yeir's
"Students' Lecture Course" was en
joyed in Institute Hall. Mrs. H. E.
Monroe delivered her most elegant
lecture entitled "England, Her
Shrines and People." The views in
every case were n.ost excellent, and
the descriptions given by the lecturer
were at once beautiful and instructive
The next number in this well se
lected course of lectures comes Feb.
12, and will be given by that wonder
ful impersonator Mr. Leland T.
Powers, in his famous rendition of
"David Garrick." This is the enter
tainment in which Mr. 1'owers has
gained his very wide reputation.
1 on't forget the date, Feb. 1 2.
On Monday evening Jan. 18, a most
enjoyable time was afforded all the
members ot the faculty of our school.
This came in the form ot an invita
tion from Mr. and Mrs. Newton
Walker, on Rock street to tea with
them on that evening, this being the
occasion of Mr. Walker's 51st birth
day. Alter a most elaborate serving of
good things for the inner man, to
enumerate which would overtax our
limited acquaintance with the techni
calities of the dining-roorn, all re
paired to the parlors to spend the
evening in discussing the current
news and in the pla)ing of various
games.
Almost every Saturday at this time
of the year many of the teachers are
drawn upon by the various County
Superintendents and teachers to assist
in Local Institute work. Recently
Prof. Noetling has been to F'.lysburg
and Numedia, and Profs. Bakeless and
Hart! me to Buckhorn.
The attendance for the Spring term
has never before been so promising.
Already it has been found necessary
to rent an additional building near
the Normal for the accommodation of
the threatened overflow of students.
Almost every room in the large
dormitory is already engaged and we
have not yet reached the middle of
the winter term.
Teachers and the public generally
are beginning to recognize the fact
that we have here a practical Normal
training school.
MILLVILLE.
Everybody is enjoying the sleighing.
Hannah John was taken very sick at
her son's J. L. John on Saturday after
noon the oth, inst.
The grip is giving some of our towns
men a lively shaking up. As yet it
has not assumed dangerous character
istics. The funeral of Phineas Welliver of
Greenwood that occured on Sunday
the 1 oth inst., was largly attended.
Interment at Jerseytown. He had
carried the mail from Greenwood to
Bloomsburg for some time.
The engine of the W. & W. Rail
way jumped the track on Monday the
nth, on its way to Orangeville, at a
point near C. W. Eves' farm, but for
tunately the coaches remained on the
track, so no one was hurt.
G.
The editor of the Towanda Report
er Journal, in an article addressed to
the boys, makes the following state
ment, which is true as gospel : The
idea that an abundance of money is
a good thing is ail right ; but the idea
that it is the chief good thing is all
wrong. Every young man should
strive to earn a comfortable living and
save up something against the '-rainy
day" which is more likely to come if
one isn't prepared for it. But while
the first social and civil duty of the
ordinary man is to earn an honest liv
ing, and while it is commendable to
"get on in the world, no one should
forget that wealth is only a secondary
good. The aristocracy of intellect
and the aristocracy of character are
higher than the aristocracy of wealth,
Robert Stiff died on Tuesday night
at his home on corner of Fourth and
West streets, aged 80 years, Mr. Stiff
was born in England and came to
America forty years ago .and settled at
Bloomsburg, where he has resided ever
since. He was a miner, and for some
years had charge of the iron mines of
McKelvy, Neal & Co. He was an
earnest member of the M. E. Church,
and a strong believer in total absti
nence. Four children survive him,
Mrs. Cooke of this town, Mrs Lake
of South Dakota, Wesley of Wyoming,
and Moses of Flushing, Ohio. Mrs.
Stiff died about five years ago. The
funeral services will be held to-day,
Friday, at 2 o'clock.
An artificial eye greatly improves
the appearance of a person who has
lost a natural eye. Those inserted by
Dr. Brown look natural while the cost
is within the reach of all.
UNION REVIVAL MELTINGS.
At a meeting of the executive Com
mittee, held in the Y. M. C. A. rooms,
Rev. I M. Patterson presiding, it was
decided to ho'd Union Services in the
several churches next week as follow
ing : Monday evening in the Evangel
ical church, Wednesday evening in the
Baptist church, Thursday evening in
the Lutheran church, and Friday even
ing in the Presbyterian church. On
the following Tuesday evening, Feb 2
the union meeting will be continued in
the Opera House, conducted by the
evangelist Rev. Arthur J Smith. The
singing which promises to be a very
interesting and helpful feature of the
meetings will be provided by Mr. and
Mrs. Smith and by a large union choir
under the direction of Prof. Niles.
It was also resolved to request the
merchants to close their places of busi
ness at half past seven o'clock during
these meetings, and a committee was
appointed to call upon them with a
petition to this effect.
A noonday prayer-meeting for men
only, for the purpy.ic of asking God's
blessing on ihe revival services, will be
hehl in Y. M. C. A. halt each day, be
ginning at twelve o'clock and continu
ing twenty minutes. It is requested
that all christian people, wherever they
may be will observe this hour for pray er
for this object.
Sleeping for Two Years-
A I'Ol.E who is I'L'ZZLIN'C; the physi
cians OK WII.KES HAJtRE.
Wii.kks-Bakre, January iS.
The local physicians are studying a
case which is a physiological puzzle.
About two years ago John Lcvichi, a
young Pole, was injured in the mines.
He was carried in a comatose state
to the hospital. There nothing could
be done for him. The patient suffer
ed no pain apparently, bat he insisted
on sleeping thirteen hours out of the
twenty-four. The hours he was
awake he would devote to feasting.
When his appetite was satisfied he
would go off into a deep slumber at
once, which would last for fourteen
hours more. The doctors were puz
zled and removed him to the Poor
House.
A number of physicians examined
the patient to-day. They will make a
report to the medical society. Super
intendent Eschelberg, of the poor
farm, says it is certainly a remarkable
case He has tried all means to keep
the man awake without success. One
time the Polander was put astride a
horse. Another horseman held him
in the saddle. The horse was made
run, gallop and jump, but the Poland
er would not wake up.
Tha Muncy Bank.
The directors of the First National
Bank of Muncy seem to have hit upon
a plan of closing their mouths about
as tight as the bank has been closed
since the examiner took change a
week ago. Although the directors
were in session almost all of Saturday
they refused to give out any informa
tion regarding the business transacted.
The rumor that the bank had been
reorganized on Saturday seems to
have been without foundation. The
stitement of the examiner, it is assert
ed, will show there is a shortage of
$20,800.
The amount has not been paid into
the bank by the Directors. Mr.
Green continues to talk confidently of
a vindication, and says he will explain
some transactions at his hearing be
fore Commissioner Bently that will
surprise the people and make food for
more gossip than his arrest has.
Williamsjyort Republican.
Will be With Us-
On Monday we will gladly welcome
"O'Flynn in Mexico," and it will be
some satisfaction to all of us to know
that this is an entertainment that
comes with the strongest endorsement
of press and prominent public men,
that originality will shin? supreme,
that the performers have been selected
from the best material, and that the
play from a dramatic, comic and sing
ing standpoint has been commended
by the ablest critics ' of the world.
Nothing in the line of stage dressing
and handsome decoration has ever
been attempted, that is on a par with
this beautiful production, and we can
only say that those who neglect to
avail themselves of the opportunity to
witness this marvelous performance
will miss the greatest treat of the sea
son. A faded or gray beard may be color
ed a beautiful anil natural brown or
black, at will, by using Buckingham's
Dye for the Whiskers.
Look out for the entertainment in
the Lutheran church on the 30th of
J anuary.
PERSONAL.
Wm. S. Hess, and wife of Fowlers
ville were in town Wednesday.
W. W. Lowry, has been confined to
the house for the past week with La
Grippe.
John R. Townscnd attended the
meeting of the Democratic State Com
mittee at Harrisburg on Wednesday.
C. H. Reice, was at Danville, Tues
day attending the funeral of Mr. Haffer
who was buried by the masonic order.
I. W. McKelvy was confined to
the house several days during the past
week with an attack of the grip.
Lloyd P. Zaner the popular livery- '
man of Jamison City was in town on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lockard return
ed home last week. They should have
reached here at 8 o'clock on Friday
evening, but a broken axle on a freight
train at Avondale delayed them until
three o'clock Saturday morning.
Ex Senator Ruckalcw has been con-,
fined to the house, and part cf the
time to his bed, since December 30th.
On Monday he wa:; out for the first
time, and was driven up to the First
National Bank to attend a meeting of
Ihi Board of Directors. He is not
yet able to attend to business regularly.
Prof I. V. Niles has been engaged
as organist at the Baptist church.
Mrs. Milton Charles died at Wilkes
Rarre, last week Tuesday. A number
of years ago she resided in Blooms
burg. Rev. C. L. Sones will conduct serv
ices at the Evangelical church on Sun
day next, morning and evening.
Mrs. David Edwards was buried
on Wednesday. Her husband was
buried about two weeks ago. She
was a member of the M. E. Church. .
The first half of the entertainment
in the Lutheran church on the 30th of
January, will be given by the little
folks, who will be well trained to do
bright things. Come and see them.
Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
"O'Flynn in Mexico" was given in
the Opera House a few weeks ago,
and it was one of the best shows that
has been given here for a long time.
This company will return next Mon
day night, and they are deserving of a
fall house.
On Tuesday afternoon snow fell to
the depth of several inches, and it
grew much colder. Good sleighing
is the result, and numerous parties
have taken advantage of it. A large
load drove to Daniel McHenry's at
Stillwater on Wednesday night, and
had a very enjoyable time.
At the annual election of the
Bloomsburg Silk Mill on Monday, the
following officers were chosen ; Presi
dent, Pompe Katti; treasurer and
General Manager. Joseph Ratti : Sec
retary, L. K. Waller; Directors, Joseph-
Ratti, j. fc.. waller, c reacock,
E. P. Williams, G. S, Robbins, J. W.
Evans and C. W. Miller. A dividend
of two and one half per cent was de
clared.
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE-
The following are the officers of
Theta Castle, No. 276 of Bloomsburg,
Pa., for the ensuing six months' term :
Past Chief, Josiah L. King; Noble
Chief, Jerome P. Woodring; Vice
Chief, Charles F. Hendershott; High
Priest, H. G. Supplee; Venerable Her
mit, J. S. Blue ; Master of Records,
Guy Jacoby ; Clerk of Exchequer,
Charles B. Lutz ; Keeper of Exchequ
er, Charles W. F'unston; Sir Herald,
R.D.Young; Worthy Bard, S. W.
Shutt ; Worthy Chamberlain, Elmer
Kester ; Ensign, Albert Rawlings ; Es
quire, W. B. Allen ; First Guardsman,
Harry Taylor; Second Guardsman,
William Wirt; Trustees, W. D. Cos
grove, J. Lee Harman and S. W.
Shutt ; Representative to the Grand
Castle, Geo. C. Roan.
TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT-
Standing room will be sold at a pre
mium on Monday, January 25th at
the Opera House, when Alfred Kelcy
and his Company will present the
laugh factory. Tickets nov on sale
at Dentler's Boot and Shoe store.
DR. MEREDITH APPOINTED.
The Trustees of the State Hospil.il
for the Insane, at Danville, on Tharj
day of last week elected Dr. II. B.
Meredith Superintendent to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Dr. S.
S. Shultz. This is an excellent ap
pointment. Dr. Meredith has been
an assistant ts Dr. Shult. for some
years, and is thoroughly qualified for
the duties of the responsible paction.