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L. K. Waller Esq. is repainting his
residence.
Judge lkelcr held court at Williams
port for Judge Mctzgcr this week.
E. S. Ilarrar has purchased the
Conner house on Fifth street. '
H. II. Ilulmc and L. L. House
knecht of Benton have dissolved
partnership. .
The Episcopal Church will have
charge of the dining hall at the Fair
grounds next fall. , , ,
Appropriate closing exercises were
held in all the grades of the public
schools, Wednesday afternoon.
The Methodist congregation has
purchased the tomboy lor, comer of
Market and Third streets.
The fences have been removed
from most of the properties i on Mar
ket streetadding much to the beauty
of the street.
The Rev. E. H. Dieffonbaohcr has
been elected to the pastorate of the
Kmanuel's charge, and will enter upon
his labors there on July ist. r
Mrs. H. E. Smith has purchased
the Broc.kway property on Third
street, and she intends to build
another house next to M. P. Lutz's.
The Town Council ought not to
permit the erection of wooden build
ings in the business portion of the
town. I hey are fire traps, and are
not ornamental.
Gum Williams is one of the hard
est working men .. in Blooms-
burg. His day does not end at sun
down. He worked until ten o'clock
on Monday night laying sod at I. W.
M kelvey s.
There will be a Sunday School Con
vention, in Fishingcreek township, on
Iriday afternoon and evening, May
27th, 1892, in the St. Tames Re
formed church. All are most cordially
invited.
W. H. Smith, editor and proprietor
ot the Benton Argue was in Blooms
burg Friday of last week, and gave us
a portion of his time. He reports bus
iness good in Benton.
Mrs. Gideon Hirst died at her
home on Iron street, Wednesday even
ing, after a lingering illness. Funeral
services will be held Saturday after
noon at a o'clock.
Arbor day exercises at the High
School last Friday, passed off very
pieasaniiy. i no continued rain maue
it necessary to have the entire exer
cises in doors. J. R. Townsend,
member of the board, was called upon
and responded in a few very appropri
ate remarks.
Miss Pl.-ira Snnlpp. il.uicrhtpr of Wil
, 0
nam Suplee, of Franklin township,
died Friday of last week, of peritonitis,
after an illness ot only five days. She
was one ot the good teachers ol t-oi
Ullllii.i coiintv a irraduatn of the Nor
mal Srhnnl nf thf nf iSnl.
Aged 22 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Work on the Eagle's Mere railroad
is being pushed as rapidly as possible,
About twenty car loads of No. 1 steel
rails and angle plate joints arrived
irom the Pennsylvania bteel company,
Steelton, Fa. Over 20,000 ties have
been delivered and about three and
one-half miles of grading is finished,
Mr. Woodrop, the president of the
road says they expect to have the road
oone by the middle of June. Hughes
ville Mail.
The Philadelphia Jlecord of Sunday
May 8th gives a picture and sketch of
the life of William F. Harnty, the
present Secretary of State, and the
leader of the democratic party in this
state. Within a decade Mr. Harrity
has risen from the ranks of the party
to be a great leader. The late Con
vention at Harrisburg when three
fourths of the delegates rallied to his
support, proved that the party was
ready to trust to his generalship.
A branch of the "New York Mutual
Savings and Loan Association" was
organized in this town Saturday even
ing by electing the following officers
viz: Pies. I. S. Kuhn, ist Vice Pres.
Jas. C. Brown, 2nd Vice Pres. D. W.
Kitchen, Secy. M. P. Lutz, Treas. A.
H. Bloom, Attorney, L. S. Winters
teen. Board of appraisers, C W.
Runyon, Jas D. Shaffer and Dr. I.
W. Willits. Directors, I. S. Kuhn,
Jas. H. Mercer, F. D. Dentler, E. A.
Kawlings,W. B. Cummings, W. H
Brooke and Jas. Magee.
The object of the organization is to
assist our people in building or pur
chasing homes that they may stop the
continued expense of paying rent.
PUBLIC S0H00L COMMENCEMENT.
The first commencement of ih
public schools of Bloon.sburg was
held in the opera house last evening.
lhursday, May 12th It was intend,
ed that those who are interested in
the wellare of the public schools
should have a comfortable seat, hence
ucKets ot admission were provided,
but with all the precaution there was
a groat crowd. The pupils of the
high school were given the first six
rows of chairs, and the patrons all in
the rear; no scats were reserved. On
the stage was Seated the Board of I )i
rectors, including the newly elected
member ; the principal of the schools,
1.. i bterner, Kev. 1). I. Waller, ir .
who gave the address of the evening :
1 rou uuus, teacner ot muuc at the
Normal School, and who hid chanrp
of the music upon this occasi n ; Rev.
w. c. Levcrett, of the tpiscopal
church and Rev. P. A. Ileilman. of
the Luthcian church; the gr iduatir.g
class; Prof. Johnston, county superin
tendent; together with a number of
officials of the town. It was about
eight o'clock when tho exercises were
commenced and the following pro
lamine renuereu :
Recitation, "A Convict's Christmas
Eve," tmma Cadman; Essay, "I
Didn't Think," Hattie F. Carpenter,
T ..I. a. im 1 1 . .
i.ciiuiuun, -j aui nas run ott with a
Show," Theresa Hehl; Music, "Sweet
the Angelus is Ringing." H. Smart:
Recitation, "The Three Lovers." Min
nie Hehl; Essay, "Beauty in its Rela
tion to Home Lire," Gertie C. Briggs;
Recitation, "The Farmer and the
Wheel," Kate Peifer; Music, "I would
that my love," Mendelssohn; Recita
tion, "Herve Reil," Jessie B. Ent; Es
say, "Class History," Irene L. Girton;
Music, "We have Wandered," Glover.
Dr. Waller, state superintendent of
Public Instruction, then gave an in
teresting address to the graduates,
members of the school and the pa
trons. The Dr. is very enthusiastic
in his work as a public educator, and
is trying to bring the Public Schools
of Pennsylvania, first of any state in
the Union. We should like to give
his address in full. Following the
address was a choice selection of
music, entitled, "Voice of the Western
Wind." The president of the Board
of Education, after thanking the prin
cipal and instructors of the Normal
School for the valuable assistance
given them, addressed the graduating
class as follows :
To-day marks a step of progress for
you. You have made it possible for
us to celebrate this first commence,
ment of the public schools of blooms
burg, because you have been proficient
in the branches of study set apart for
the senior class in our high school. It
is therefore especially proper that last
ing impressions should be made upon
this occasion.
A little over a year ago the School
Board thought that our schools had
too long remained in a comatose state;
that we had kept schools long enough,
and now we must start out with a dis
tinct purpose. A course of study was
prepared, printed in convenient form
and freely distributed throughout the
town. Imperfect though it may be, it
was the first step in the right direction,
and the Board feel gratified at the re
sult a class of eight marking the first
commencement of the Public Schools.
It is a matter of history, that in the
towns where Normal Schools are locat
ed, the Public Schools have been in
ferior to those of other towns of same
size or smaller. The only reason that
can be assigned for this is that of pat
ronage of the Normal School, leaving
the Public Schools take care of them
selves, and the breech widening be
tween the two. The past has shown
us the error. The two should work in
unison. Not more than four pupils of
the Public Schools of Bloomsburg an
nually enter the Normal School. This
year we advance eight, all of whom
we believe will enter the Senior class
at the Normal School and graduate in
the Elementary course in one year.
Had the same earnest thought and
work been applied in the past, instead
of a class of eight we might have had
a score or more. This march in our
Public Schools we hope will move on,
and on, until every child who enters
the lowest grede, may continue step
by step, with no interruption, until
they take part in these commence
ments. It seems strange that events of this
character, when pupils have completed
the branches as prescribed in the high
est department, should be called com
mencement. The word climax would
seem more appropriate. But the ex
perience of those who have endurtd
the struggles of life teach us that
when we have completed an educa
tion in an institution of learning where
in a specific course of study is taught,
that then only are we fitted for the bur
dens we must bear. When we pos
sess such an armor then we are ready
to commence the active realities of
BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, MAY 13. 1S92.
life. These diplomas should mean
more than a certificate of having com
pleted the Normal course of instruc
tion in the Public Schools, but they
should mark a new growth a forward
step. As this day marks a great stride
in our public schools, may it also in
culcate a desire to make life a success.
Your teachers have labored industri
ously that you might make this initia
tive step in life. I hey also, no doubt,
cherish the hope that you may contin
ue to advance. We all expect to see
you enter the Senior class at the Nor
mal school and in one year complete
the Elementary course, being thus
fitted for the commencement of the
noble profession of teaching. How
ever stale it may seem, yet I can not
upon this occasion, refrain from say
ing a few words that may interest the
teachers of our Public Schools. In
this age of electric power, there is a
demand for teachers who are quick to
catch the best method ol discipline,
and who can impart instruction in that
manner which will make the pupils
rapid thinkers and accurate account
ants. They must understand the
methods of teaching and apply the
methods to those under their care. No
one-form of teaching can be followed;
there are as many forms as there are
temperaments, and that one who is
quick to grasp the situation will send
out such a magnetic power over the
pupils that disorder will not be known.
You have no doubt been told that
certain persons have a special talent
as an instructor. Do not let these
reflections interfere with your choice
in the teacher's profession, for it is
generally conceded that those who are
foremost in the teachn's profession
would be foremost in any other pro
fession.
Let your aim be to be first, be quick,
be ready! be active! and success will
follow. Seek thorough education, take
advantage of every opportunity offered,
it is the weapon of wartare in life
with which you can win every battle.
Immediately after the presentation
of diplomas, the "Class Song a beau
tiful selection, by Mozart, was render
ed. The evening exercises were con
eluded with benediction.
CHANCE OF TIME B- & S-
An important change of time will
be made in the schedule ot the a,
& S. railroad, to commence Monday,
May 1 6th. The train south will ar
rive at Fifth street at 11:36, making
connection with the Philadelphia &
Reading road for Philadelphia.
. WORLD'S PAIS FUND
Jacob S. Dillinger, clerk to Secre
tary Robert E. Wright, of the board
of World s rair managers of Pennsyl
vania, has issued to the members of
the board a statement of its expendi-
tures since the organization. Of the
$300,000 appropriated to the board
by the legislature $30,000 has been
paid to the officers of the board by
State Treasurer Bover. Of . this
amount $18,867.40 has been expend
ed, leaving a balance of $11,132.51 in
the hands of Trea urer Mercur of the
board, and $270,000 in the keeping of
the state treasurer.
The expenditures have been as fol
lows : Expenses of members of the
board in attendance, upon meetings,
$2,457.93; expenses of committees and
attendance at meetings, $3,747.78;
sauries ot executive commissioner
and employees of the board, $7,443.74;
executive commission, for incidentals,
$2,000; Pennsylvania building at Chi
cago.lf 2,705.59; miscellaneous, 1 2.45
George W. Dreisbach, died Mon
day evening, at his home in Jersey
City, aged 77 years. He had charge
of the red mill in Hemlock township
for nearly fifty years. He was mar
ried four times, was the father of
thirteen children. His last wife, and
nine children survive him. E. B.
Dreisbach of Montgomery Station, is
the only surviving son of the first
wife. The body was brought to
Bloomsburg Wednesday evening on
the 8:18 train, D. L. & W. railroad.
They were expected at four o'clock,
but the Lehigh Valley road did not
make connections at Scranton. The
body was taken to the home of Jacob
Keifer. Funeral services! were held
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, con
ducted by Rev. Patterson of the Pres
byterian Church.
J. L. Dillon is building more new
Green houses on his land above Oak
Grove Park. It will require about
thirty thousand feet of glass. When
completed, he will have double the
capacity he has at present. Mr. Dil
lon began in a very humble way a few
years ago and by persistent work has
risen to be one of the foremost in the
line of florist.
Monday morning May 9 there was
a light frost in this section.
INPORTANT LAND SUITS.
On Tuesday morning at 0 o'clock,
the case of the city of Philadelphia,
Trustee under the will of Stephen
(iirard, against Benjamin Goodman,
was called in court before Judge J. J.
Metzger, of Lycoming county, speci
ally presiding for Judge Ikcler. There
appeared for the plaintiff. Hon. F.
Carroll Brewster, of Philadelphia, ex
Attorney General of Pennsylvania,
Judge James Ryon and Samuel H.
Kacrcher, Esq., of Pottsville and Col.
J. G. Freeze. Judge Elwell was also
concerned for the plaintiff as advisory
counsel, but was unable to appear in
court. For the defendants appeared
lion. oeo. r. Jiaer, of Reading, Con
gressman b. r. Wolverton, of Sun-
bury, L. E. n aller and Geo. h. Elwell,
Esqs. Hon. C. R. Buckalew was also
concerned for defendant, but was ab
sent from town. Heber S. Thompson,
of Pottsville, agent of the Girard es
tate in Schuylkill and Columbia
counties, was present in behalf of
plaintiff, and R. M. Gummere, of
Bethlehem, represented E. P. Wilbur,
trustee, and others, the actual defend
ants, Benjamin Goodman being merely
the tenant in possession, residing cn
the lands. Most of the evidence was
documentary and all of Tuesday was
occupied in presenting it. The land
in controversy is located in Conyng
ham township, contains 400 acres,
and has coal on it The title to the
land was taken out of the common
wealth in 17S4 by a survey to Thomas
Hiltzheimer, and a patent was issued
to Robert Morris, who with his wife
conveyed the same to John Nicholson.
The plaintiff claimed title under a
mortgage given by Nicholson to the
officers of the Bank of the United
States to secure his debts On this
mortgage the property of Nicholson
was sold and bought in by the Bank,
among others, the Hiltz'ieimer tract,
known as Blamont. The Bank sold
to Stephen Girard, and he by his will
gave it to the city of Philadelphia for
Girard college.
The defendants also claimed under
John Nicholson. He wa3 Comptroller
General of the state, and on the set
tlement of his accounts in 1786 it ap
peared that he was largely indebted to
the state, and an act of assembly was
passed to secure the state, and pro
viding for the appointment of com
missioners to se'.l the property of John
Nicholson. Under this law the land
was sold and among other tracts Bla
mont was sold to Philip Meyer, and
the defendants show title by a long
chain of deeds from him. The main
question in the :ase was whether the
sale on the Bank mortgage, or the
sale by the commissioners, made the
better title. The evidence closed 011
Wednesday morning, and the opening
argument for the plaintiff was made
by Judge Ryon who is considered one
of the best land lawyers in the state.
He was followed by Mr. Baer in a
very able and eloquent argument for
the defense, and Judge Brewster closed
the case for the plaintiff in one of
those very forcible and entertaining
speeches for which he is so celebrated.
Judge Metzger charged the jury,
and after going over all the points in
the case, directed a verdict for the de
fendants. In the case of City of Phila. trustee,
against James Boucher, a verdict was
taken by the same jury for the defend
ants, it having been previously agreed
that the finding in the one case should
rule both. A jury was called in the
case of City of Philadelphia vs. George
Roup, on Wednesday afternoon. This
Involves title to the Besely tract in
Conyngham township. The same
counsel were concerned as in the other
cases, except that Mr. Waller was for
the plaintiff and Col. Freeze for the
defendants. The case is on trial as
we go to press.
EAST BENTON.
Tesse AlherNon nf f!aml
born Nov. 7, 1797 and died April 6,
1802 aged 04 years. 4 months and 20
days.
Ralnh Carv Gibbons, nf Sa
Luz. Co is seven years old, and is 4
leer, 5 incnes tail ; girts 35 inches and
WficllS I TO UK. His fa-f Iwnnia uilli
a very intelligent expression and he
writes a legible nana. Me is hand
some and well built, and hirta fair t-
become a muscular and very powerful
man.
The prospect is good for another
peach crop.
A good deal of the rrr.iin Innba hard
and winter killed, while some very ex
cellent nieces creet the eve as vnn
travel through the country.
The unending fish stories never
cease nor lose their intrpst ac
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yarns are spun after the fishes are
cuien.
Forepauh's circus will exhibit at
Wilkesbarre this Friday.
ST. PAULS-
The Young Ladies' Guild had a
large attendance at the Parir.h House
last Saturday night on the occasion of
their tenth anniversary. Bishop Ruli
son made some very pleasant remarks
in which he referred to St. Paul's as
the banner parish of the Diocese in
the work done during the past year.
A letter was read by Rev. W. C.
Leverett from Rev. Dr. Zahner and
wife, expressing their regret at their
inability to be present. Rcrreshments
were served in the dining hall. The
tables were abundantly supplied with
beautiful roses contributed by Mr. J.
L. Dillon from his green houses On
the platform was a floral design with
the figures 1882-1892 thereon.
One of the pleasant surprises of the
evening was the fine Gerrish organ
that was placed in the Parish I louse
on Saturday, by Rev. and Mrs. Lever
ett, through a friend.
The church was well attended on
Sunday both morning and evening, at
the latter time there being only stand
ing room. Bishop Rulison confirmed
27 persons, and one in private in the
afternoon.
The singing by the surpliced choir
has become very popular, and the
beauty of the service has been increas
ed by the introduction of this choir.
MILLVILLE.
Perry Dodson is driving a creamery
wagon for S. W. Eckman & Son. He
commenced last week.
Town council met last Friday
night in V. P. Eves' building. There
was not much business done, as they
met for the purpose of organizing.
They made the following appointments.
Sec'y. of council, G. A. Potter, street
commissioner, Francis P. Eves.
J. A. Howard, auctioneer, has some
properties for sale. . Those contem
plating the purchase of homes should
give him a call.
Ice Cream was served last Saturday
night at W. B. German's and they ex
pect to serve. Cream, Cake and Cof
fee every Saturday night the balance
of the season-
V. P. Eves is the owner of a very
fine pair of match colts. The colts
are black.
Arthur Eves has left the employ of
the W. & W. Railway. He was op
erator at Jerseytown.
Judging from the appearance of the
blossoms at the present time we will
again be blessed with an abundance
of fiuit.
Miss Irene Eves was taken quite
sick last Sunday.
F. W. Heller, bought the one-half
interest in Woodpatch, the colt that
McIIenry & Smith paid five hundred
dollars for about 4 years ago.
Everybody knows where "Johnny"
is in town, when he gives his war
whoops, he's a jolly boy, he is, and
don't you forget it.
C. S. Ely, our druggist is having
quite a trade and well he deserves it
for his efforts to please and accommo
date the people are certainly worthy of
patronage.
OBITUARY-
Asa Yorks, a well known and respect
ed resident of Jackson township died
Monday morning May 9, 1892 at the
age of 72 yrs. 8 mos. and 4 days, after
an illness of little more than a week
with grip. He has filled several im
portant township offices, such as
school director and Justice of the
Peace and had a wide circle of ac
quaintancee. Asa was the oldest of
three brothers, Thomas the next old
est lives in Michigan and Joseph lives
011 an adjoining farm.
Mr. Yorks leaves a wife and eight
children all of whom ore grown up.
Philip is a lumberman in Center
county. Sarah, wife of Silas Hess,
lives near the deceased's residence '
Hannah wife of George Hummer
lives at Central, Samuel and Silas,
have a saw mill and live at Central
also ; Thomas is working in Virginia;
George and Mary are living at home.
All are married except the four last
named. The deceased was very fond
of children and had some of his grand
children with him almost constantly.
He was also a great friend of his do
mestic animals, always insisting on
helping care for them. Interment
took place at the Waller Cemetery on
Wednesday.
SUNDAY TRAIN.
A Sunday train will be put on the
Phil'a. & Reading road, Sunday next,
May 15, which will run between
Bloomsburg and Rupert as follows :
North. Arriving. 7:57, 10:20, a.
m.; 4:27, 7:02, p. m.
South. Leaving. 7:58, 10:21, a.
m.; 4:28, 7:03. p. m.
They will connect with the regular
Sunday trains for Williamsport; and
at West Milton for Philadelphia.
NO. 20
PERSONAL.
I. W. M'Kelvy spent a couple of
days in Philadelphia this week.
Mr. M. Drinker of Kingston spent
Sunday with his parents and friends
returning on Monday.
The pleasing face of Ex-Sheriff
Smith ofFishingcreek was seen on our
streets Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. E...W. . Elwell of
To vanda, spent several days in town
during the past vcek.
II. O. M'Henry of Benton was in
cities last week buying new goods for
J. J. M'Henry's store.
Dave Montgomery and wife of
Hughesville were in town Monday
night visiting friends. They drove
home Tuesday.
Mr. Fred E. Drinker of Scranton
gave the Columbian a call on his re
turn home. He returned to Scranton
on Monday.
Charles P. Elwell returned on Fri-,.'
day from Boston, where he has been
studying music for the past three
years.
Conrad Kreamer, of Jerseytown
paid a visit to the county seat Wed
nesday. He came on the W. & W.
and B. & S. railroads.
Judge Murphy was called home
last Monday by the serious illness of
his brother. Finding the latter better,,
he returned on Tuesday.
George C. Roan, foreman of the
Columbian office, is in attendance at
the meeting of the Grand Lodge
of the Knights of the Golden Eagle at
Chambersburg this week.
J. H. Mercer, and Clark Hagen
buch went to Williamsport on
Tuesday to attend the Fourth
Annual Shooting Tournament of the
Williamsport Rifle and Gun club.
They all expect to take part in the
shooting.
. John Reice who has been visiting '
his brother C. H. Reice, the butcher,
returned home Wednesday. ' He took
with him the butcher's large black,
horse, and thinks he can find-ready
sale in Philadelphia for , such a fine
animaL
C. C. Trench returned from Florida
Orange Grove last Saturday. The
Sunny South had its effect upon him.
His face has tanned and his general
appearance shows good health, not
withstanding he has lost in weight.
C. A. Moyer intends to erect a new
dwelling house on his lot on Third
street adjoining his residence.
The new bar-room in the Exchange
Hotel was opened last Saturday.
The office will undergo an overhaul
ing next week.
Crea?y & Wells have the contract
for making six thousand voting booths
to be used in carrying out the provis
ions of the new ballot laws.
Mr. McFadden has had the appear
ance of his house greatly improved by
E lacing a veranda in front. It was
uilt by his son James.
The widow of James Dennis (Col
ored) received a pension this week.
She gets nearly two hundred dollars
back pay and a monthly allowance
during the rest of her life. It was
secured through Wm. Christman, Esq.
A "mum" Sociable was held at the 1
home of Miss Hattie Richardson last
Friday evening by the Young people
of the Lutheran Chtirch. There was
a large attendance. All who talked
paid a fine of ten cents. Nearly four
dollars was realized.
E. E. Mears is now nicely located
in his grocery at corner of Fifth and
West street. I le has placed a delivery
wagon on the road, and will receive
orders by mail and deliver promptly to
any part of the town.
Wm. M'Dowe'l writing from Min
neapolis to a friend says; "I have
never seen in any city, more elegant
office buildings, public library buildings,
School buildings, Churches, nor more
comfortable houses, than here in Min
neapolis." Every preparation is being
made for the republican convention.
He thinks Harrison will be the repub
lican nominee.
Wednesday evening was a delight
ful occasion for the pupils of the high
school. All united and prepared .1
treat of ice cream and cake. Such a
variety and fine quality of cake is sel dom
seen. It was after eleven o'clock
when the farewells were said, but even
then they were eluctant to give up
the festivities. It was a grind social
gathering.
Lloyd Kelchner will have a trout
dinner at his hotel abovi Elk Grove
on Saturday.