ffrL (111 rm ii i Vi IS J VOL 27. John Fox is baking for dimming & Verily, ami a good baker he is, too. T1k o'iI b ii I give a concert in front of the co.irt home last Fr May night. There will be a shooting match at the IScnton Fair grounds today, Fri- .1.1V. L'oyd Zaner brought In eleven Ohio horses list week. They are a fine lot, anil can be seen at the Central stables. XV. C. Richart is building another dwelling on his property, comer of Iron and Third. 1'.. P. Albertson will have a trout dinner at his hotel at Central on Sat urday, May sSth. . J. 1. Shaffer has taken several con tracts for concrete pavements. in Ber-. wick. : , ; , i W. 15. Taylor is laying a new pave ment in front of his Iron street prop crtv. Mrs. Norman is making an addition to her house on Centre street. She expects also to put down a granolithic pavement. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation from the Pittsburg Times to be present at the opening of their new building on Tuesday, May 31st. B. XV. Jury, an experienced builder, has moved here from Norristown, and opened an office in the rooms of Sam uel Neyhaid, Columbian building. 1 le is now engaged in making plaus and specifications for four blocks of buildings for the Silk Mill Co. On Wednesday, E. H. Little took a load of furniture up to his cottage on his farm near Lightstreet. He and his good wife will spend a consider able portion of their summer at this cottage, but will also retain their room in Clark's building. . The town council on Monday night gave permission forthe laying of a pave nient ten feet wide, along the Episco pal church property, on Main street. This leaves a strip two feet wide be tween the pavement and gutter for trees, which will be sodded. J. I). Shaffer & Co., have the contract for the pavement. We announce this week the name of E. M. Tewksbury as candidate for the Legislature from the south side. Mr. Tewksbury has endeavored to carry out the wishes of the people of this county, and it would be a grace ful act to accord him a nomination for a second term without opposition. John O. M. Cox, son of Levi Cox, died on Sunday evening at his father's residence on Rail road street, aged 30 years. He was a printer by trade. His health has been bad for some time. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at the house, Rev. I. M. Patterson officiating. The coroner's jury in Philadelphia investigating the Central Theatre fire rendered a verdict on Saturday charg ing gross neglgence in having a stair way open at the top and closed at the bottom, and no convenient means of access from the dressing rooms direct ly to the outside of the building, and in having locked doors between the stage and auditorium. ' : Notwithstanding the fact that J. L. Dillon already has 40,000 square feet of glass in his flower houses, he has not room enough, and cannot supply all the orders that come to him from every direction. His new houses on Fifth street above Oak Grove will con tain 30,000 square feet of glass, mak ing in all 70,000 feet, which is probably the largest in the state. . . . J. A, Hess gives a free crayon por trait to every customer whose purchases amount to ten dollars, at various times. The only condition is that the customer shall pay for the frame which costs $3.00, thus securing a fine pic ture of yourself or friend for that small sum. It fs a rare opportunity. A portrait of Mr. Hess' father exhibited lr his store window is a fair sample of the work. Prof. Welsh, principal of the Nor mal School, has again demonstrated the interest he takes in the progress of the Bloomsburg Public Schools, by suggesting to Prof. Sterner, superin tendent of the public schools that he should say to the eight who recently Kfaduated in the public schools, that they might have the privileges of the classroom at the Normal School in he instruction of drawing and music. 1'his will give the eight young ladies af opportunity to thoroughly prepare themselves for the state examinations, ard at no expense A BRILLIANT WEDDING. There occurred at Briar Creek on Thursday 12th inst, one of those pleas cnt events which it is alwavs a pleasure to chronicle. We refer to the wedding of F. C. Bloss of Berwick and Miss Nettie Croop. third daughter 01 A. B. Croop. This young couple are well stnd favorably known. The large selection of valuable presents attest the esteem in which they are held by their many friends. One hundred and thirty persons witnessed the ceremony which occurred at four o'clock at the resident e of A. B. Croop. The bride was attired in a beautiful cr.-am bridal dress and was attended by the Misses Delia Mae Bloss and I Henrietta Jackson Hagenbuch in excpiisite cos tumes. Rev. Stevens of the Presby terian church performed the ceremony in a neat and impressive manner. A select orchestra rendered Mcudeless- ! on's wedding march during the entire ceremony. Among the guests frefm a distance were the following : E. E Smith, Scranton ; T. B. Camp bell, Miss Hclene Roberts. Mrs. Ken'i merer, Miss Grace Gruver of Wilkes barre, Dr. Moore and wife, Dr. Dod son and wife, Dr. SutlifT, wife and daughter, J. B. Jackson and wife, A. A. Enke and wife, J. E. Learch, Mrs. Learch, Miss Florence Gruver, Miss Amelia Mae Learch, Nanicoke; Prof. Wolf and wife, of Kings ton Seminary. Mrs. Vandermark and son, Wanamie ; Mrs. D. B. Koons, Shickshinny ; C. A. Croope and wife, Mrs. Thomas Bacher, Mrs. Lawalt, Miss Lizzie Eroh and Ray Croope of Wapwallopcn, Mrs. J. A. Gruver, Miss Lizzie Gruver, John K. Lockard and wife, C. II. Campbell and wife, Mrs. Susan Rumbach, Mr. White and wife Bloomsburg. County Superintendent Johnston, Miss Jean Freeman, Clearfield, Pa., Mrs. W E. Martin, Miss Emma Ge doke, of Hazleton and manv others. MILLVILLE. Arthur, youngest son of C. R. Hen ric, is quite sick with something like erysipelas. His face is swollen so he cannot see. Nora Getty of Central, is visiting her many friends at this plac. Harriet, wife of John Parker of Greenwood, died Sunday the 15th. Funeral services held at the house on Thursday at 10 o'clock, intcment at the Lemmon grave yard. L. M. German of Unityville and W. German of this place drove to Wana mie, Luzerne county, to visit their brother who resides at that place. They started last Friday going by the way of Lightstreet, Berwick and Shick shinny, giving their relatives at these places a short isit, returning on Wed nesday the 1 8th. Freddie Eves is on the sick list. There will be a picnic in Glenwood Grove on Saturday, from Orangeville. N. S. Dutt and Wils Boqart, were at Sunbury thin week attending the I. O. O. F., parade. Commencement Exercises at Catawissa- The commencement exercises of the class of 1897, of the High School, were held in the Opera House, Mon day evening May 16. The house was crowded, even the aisles were filled by eager listeners. There were three graduates, Misses Jennie R. Scott and Ella M. Clewell ami Harry G. De chant. The exercises were commenc ed by invocation from Rev. U. Myers. The address of the evening was given by Henry A. Fuller Esq., of Wilkes Barre. It was one of the most inter esting addresses on the subject of "Ed ucation" we have ever heard. The address was eloquent, full of pleasing hits and much sound sense. Mrs. Carrie B. Kilgore of Philadelphia, gave the address to the graduates,upon the subject of "Woman in the Pro fession." Mrs. Kilgore was the first woman to be admitted 'into the prac tice of law in this state. Her address proved that she was fully enthused on the subject of woman's rights. The exercises were intersperse.! with music by the Catawissa Band and Orchestra. Prof. J. F. L. Morris, the principal deserves praise for the successful pro gramme. Chas. P. Elwell, having returned from Boston, where he has been a music student for the past three years, will give lessons on piano or violin. Piano lessons in New England Conser vatory Method, violin in German method, as taught by Emil Mahr, of N. E. Conservatory, and Henry Heindl of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Also lessons in harmony and instrumenta tion. J Samuel Burnsidc had a stroke of paralysis 011 Tuesday morning t 5 o'clock at Mrs.' Dennis on East Fifth street, where he has been residing. BLOOMSHU1M5, PA., FRIDAY, MAY 20- 1SH-2. BL00J13EUKO PUBLIC SCHOOLS- One of the most successful years in the public schools closeu Wednesday of last week, and was publicly com memorated Thursday evening May 11, when Hattie F. Carpenter, Minnfe G. Hehl, Kate Peifer, Irene L. Girtoi , Jessie B Knt. Emma Cadman, Theresa Hehl and G. Carrie Brings, graduates, took part in the first Commencement of the Bloomsburg Public Schools. Two causes brought about this re sult. The first was the compilation and adoption of a graded course of study, having as an obicct. graduation in the Normal course, Business course and Seintific course. The course of study was arranged by the committee on text books, etc , and about a year ago adopted by the Board of Directors. The first step having been accomplish ed, the next was to secure a person, as principal, who could begin the work upon the new basi. The Board by a unanimous vote selected Prof. L. P. Sterner, who had served as assistant in the High School for the two previous years. The new principal entered up on the work with a determination to give the course of study a thorough test, that it might be ascertained how well it was adapted to the schools and if defects were found to report them to the Board of Directors ; most of the teachers in the district labored dili gently with the principal. The super vising work that is necessary for a principal where we have three separ ate buildings, consumed much time, attention could therefore only be chiefly directed this year to the one course, viz : the Normal course and accordingly eight persons have gradua ted. A class in the Business course was commenced this year, from which a number will graduate next year. A few have commenced the Scientific Course, who wish to pursue more ad vanced studies. Soon after the opening of the fall term the principal appointed monthly teachers' institutes to be held the sec ond Saturday of each month. These institutes were attended by the teach ers; with but few exceptions; much good resulted. The attendance was better, while the citizens seemed to give personal attention to the welfare ol their children this cannot be bet ter illustrated than by stating that 701 persons visited the schools against on ly 363 the previous year; 145 visits to the High School against 15. Six pupils outside th- district attended the High School, against none the previous year. The members of the Board of Directors were aroused to the needs of the schools and made frequent visits, oflering suggestions when needed. The principal made monthly leports to the Board of the progress of the schools, this was an innovation ; and was more faithfully carried out than the Boad had hoped for when it was incorporated in the rules to the prin cipal; it was a gratification to the Board to learn monthly of the progress in the schools. In the final report there was recon. mended a few changes in the course of study, the adoption of a system of physical exercises and music, and a course of supplementary reading. There are many things that claim the attention of the Board during the summer, before beginning a new term. The attendance in the schools will re quire additional teachers, the buildings at Third and Fifth street should be re modled and we ought to give nine months term of school. The progres sive spirit of the town has entered the Board of Education and it is hoped our schools will soon rank first in the land. James Loll, the blULU Ilsiul 111 ur Carbon county is dead. He passed away at the residence of his son, Ex County Commissioner Anthony Coll, in East Mauch Chunk, at the remark able age of ioj years. The deceased was a native of County Donegal, Ire land and had resided in the anthracite coal region for a period of about fifty years. Col. A. D. S-ely of Berwick cele brated his fiftieth birthday on Satur day by giving a banquet to the members of the Clover Club and other invited, guests, at their club room. About fifty were present, and it was a very enjoyable occasion. COURT PE0CEEEING9. In the estate of Philip Miller, de ceased. Geo. E. Elwell. Ivwj., was appointed Auditor to distribute the funds in the bands of John B. Casey, Trustee. In the estate of Catharine White night, deceased, L. S, Wintersteen ap pointed Auditor to distribute the funds in the hands of H. H. Grotz, Executor. In the estate of Mary Ricketts, deceased, Fred Ikeler, Esq., is appoint ed Auditor to make distribution among the parties entitled. In the estate of Caroline Mann, de ceased C. C. Evans was appointed Auditor to make distribution. In the estate of Silas Mcllenry, de ceased, Fred Ikeler, Esq., is appoint ed Auditor to pass upon exceptions and reform the account. In the estate of Mathias Shaffer, de ceased, rule granted on the heirs to accept or refuse the real estate at the valuation, or show cause why said real estate or any part thereof should not be sold. Sale of real estate ordered in estate of Daniel Suit. Petition to change terms of sale in estate of Mary M. Kishbach to cash, granted. Com. vs. Hiram S. Williams gamb ling defendant sentenced to pay a fine of $50, costs of prosecution, and con finement in jail for one hour. Emma Finch vs. Chas Finch. Sub poena in divorce awarded. Petition of William Krickbaum and E. A. Rawlings to be released from license bond of G. W. Sterner, hied and rule granted returnable June 1st. The City of Philadelphia Trustees vs George Raup and Elias Shetzlar. Verdict for the defendants for the land described in the writ. City of Philadelphia Trustees vs. James Boucher. Sime vs Benjamin Goodman and same vs. George Raup et all. Reasons and motions for new trial filed in each case. Edward Hoffman vs. Julia Hoffman, Petition for divorce filed, subpoena awarded. In the estate of Peter Swank, de ceased. Petition for partition filed, inquest awarded. Sale of real estate ordered in the estate of Lafayette Unger, deceased, sale to be made by the executor. Bond to be given in the sum of $2000. In the estate of Ann Young, de ceased, upon petition a rule is grant ed to show cause why the costs ?nd expenses in the appeals to the Su preme Court should not be allowed out of the funds of the estate. Samuel Neyhart, Washington Parr, and Joseph T.Reeder appointed com missioners in the matter of the peti tion to divide Locust township into two townships. In the estate of Philip Crawford, deceased. Petition for investment filed and the prayer of the petitioner granted. In the matter of the report of Com missioners to divide the borough of Centralia into two wards. It appear ing to the Court that no exceptions have been filed to the said report, the same is confirmed absolutely and it is ordered and decreed that the borough officers who are now in office shall re main in office until the expiration of the terms for which they have been elected. But there being a vacancy in the office of Constable in the ward of said borough, Dennis Downey is heieby appointed Constable to serve until the next regular borough elec tion on his giving bond as provided by law. It is further ordered and de creed that Edward Demsey shall be Judge of Election and Patrick Burns and George James shall be Inspectors of Election in the First Ward and Christopher Rooney shall be Judge of Election, and Patrick Curran and John W. Fortner shall be Inspectors of Elec tion in the Second Ward. It is fur ther ordered and decreed that hereaf ter there shall be elected in each ward three Councilmen and three School Directors in the manner provided by the Act of February 18, 1S83. And that the polling places in the First Ward shall remain as now at the pub lic house of Michael Brennen, and the polling place in the Second Ward Is hereby fixed at the public house of Daniel F. Curry, where all elections will be held until the same shall be changed. In the matter of the division of Con yngham township into three election districts. It appearing to the court that no exceptions have been filed to said report the same is confirmed ab solutely, and it is ordered and decreed that the election districts bear the names, styles and title as set forth in the report of the Commissioners. And that the polling place in South Con yngham election district and the board of election, now elected therein, shall remain as they are at present. That the polling place and board of election in North Conyngham or the part that now constitutes North Conyngham Election district shall remain as they are at present. The polling place in West Conyngham election district shall be the same and is hereby fixed at the public school house in Mid Val ley, and the Board of Election shall consist of the following; Judt;e, John HerYron ; James Magennis and James C. Phillips, Inspectors. . Eli Mc Henry. Boyd Mc Henry and H. H. Hulme appointed viewers of a road in Fishingcrcek near Adam Hum mel's. J. B Delong. M. Megirge'.l and C. II Moore appointed viewers of a road in Fishingcreek near II. J. Hess. Adjourned until June 1. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Council met Thursday night pursu ant to adjournment, all the members present. Proposition of the Land Im provement Co., to extend East Third street was accepted. J. M. Sutliff was granted a building permit for the erec tion of a frame dwelling house on the extension of Third street. On motion of Gilmore and Peacock joo copies of the town ordinances were ordered pub lished. Upon motion of Holmes and Gorrey the town engineer was instructed to give the grade in the alley adjoining the property of Wm. Chrisman and also on the extension of East Third street, , Peacock made a motion which was seconded by Gilmore, that the ordin ance in relation to laying a twelve foot pavement on Second street so far as it affects the Episcopal church property be repealed. Yea and nay vote called for as follows: Peacock, Holmes and Gilmore aye ; Gorrey, Kramer, Rhoad es and Drinker, no. The motion was lost. In regard to the light on Eat Third street trie matter was referred to the committee on lights. Uporjmotion of Holmes and Pea cock the street commissioner was or dered to proceed at once and take up all pavements that have been laid con trary to the town ordinances. Complaints were entered as to the condition of the pavement of I. S. Kuhn on Centre street. Adjourned until the next regular meeting. WALLER- The Misses Hirleman's will go to Eaglesmere this week to spend the summer. Messrs. George Giggy, and William Paiker of Wihiamsport made a busi ness trip to this place last week. The Sunday Schools will hold a convention at this place on Saturday, May 28. The exercises will be held in the Union church in the afternoon and evening. Good speakers will be pres ent and every effort will be made to make it instructive and entertaininj; to all. The National Farmers Alliance, which seems to be the most important organization in looking after the farm ers interests in this country, is being much talked of around here, and an Alliance has been formed at the Tine Grove school house. A Grange has recently been staited here and at present each have about the same membership. Mr. J. L. Yorks has been appointed county organizer for the Farmers Alli ance of Columbia county. It will take five Alliances to form a county School Alliance. Prof. Miron Geddes, principal of the Northumberland Schools, has kindly favored us with a handsome oroeram of the commencement exercises which will be held in the High School Hall on the 20th inst. PRESENT EVERY DAY. The following pupils have attended the Bloomsburg Public Schools the past year without missing a day ; Freddy Rabb, Anney Gorrey, Fred Allen, Ida Burrows, Charley Marr, Lloyd Skeer, Wilson White, Willie Ev ans, Harry Burrows, George Kitchen, Susie Coffman, Arthur Sharpless, George Vanderslice, Maggie Chrisman, Jay Allen, Nellie Thomas, Mary Knapp, Mattie Coffman, Joe Stiner, Annie Kelley, Charles Skeer, Annie Brockway, Carl Caswell, Frank Lutz, Eugene Carpenter, Boyd Maize, Har ry Barton. Kitty Cadow, Jessie Girton, Cora Howell, Emma Laubach, Lloyd Kitchen, Maud Barton, Edna Welli ver, Charles Moyer, Verda Core!!, Zoe Vanderslice, Julia Krug. Work on the hall at the Normal is progressing rapidly. The gallery frame work is all up. A new ceiling has been put on, new flooring laid, and changes made in the stage. The hall will hold nearly double the number of people that it could formerly accommodate. NO. '21 PERSONAL, David H. Welsh 01" Centralia was in Bloomsburg last Friday on business. Rev. N. Spear has repainted his residence on Fifth street. Miss Jennie Utt is clerking in Mc Kelvy's store. J. C. Christian of Millville was in town or. Tuesday. XV. F. Lowry of Berwick was a visi tor to Bloomsburg on Tuesday. S. C. Jayne. cashier of the Berwick National B.ink was in town on Mon day. Mrs. Geo. Rothrock and daughter of Williamsport, are visiting at A. C. Freas". Mrs. Gilbertjand daughter of Dan ville, and Mrs. Wm. Wilson are visi ting at Isaiah Baylor's on East street. Mrs. XV. I White went to Ata'issa, Iowa, last week, being called there by the illness of her father, Henrv Mel- lick. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Biikley have gone on a trip to Cortland and Troy, N. Y. where they have relatives. John F. Pursel and wife of Hughes ville, are visiting at I. S. Kuhn's and other relatives in Bloomsburg. Sheriff Mourey spent several days this week at Mill Grove on private business. Judge El veil sat on the bench with Judge Metzger, as a visitor last week Thursday for a few hours. It was his first visit to the new court house. Harry W. Sloan started for Michi gan on Wednesday to visit his brother William who is in ill health. He will be gone a couple of weeks. Henry Jacobs is now doing the bak ing for E. Jacobs & Son. He has had many years experience and is a first class workman. John L. Moyer is painting the out side of his residence. Mrs. Moyer and the children are visiting at Major Van ce's. The property of A. C. Freas Esq. on Third street will be greatly improv ed by the concrete pavement which is to go down there. Court Stenographer Newton Walker went to Williamsport on Monday to take notes of testimony in court, and returned on Wednesday. C. F. Knapp, J. M. Staver, L. S. Wintersteen, G. XV. Bertsch and H. A. M'Killip wiil go to Philadelphia next Monday to attend the Annual Con clave of Knights Templar. Charles Lins of Philadelphia has been spending sever il weeks with his sister, Mrs. F. C. Eyer, on Market St. His health is somewhat impaired and he is seeking the benefit of country air. Judge Ikeler was kept busy at Wil liamsport last week and so far this week. He has been trying an impor tant land suit in which prominent counsel are engaged, and it may run into next wee. Rev. and Mrs. I. M. Patterson went to Washington, D. C. on Wednesday, and will be absent several weeks. There will be services on Sunday mornings at the Presbyterian church, but not in the evening during Mr. Patterson's absence. Soft shell crabs are on the bill of fare at the White House Restaurant. John Wagonseller has repainted his house on Normal Hill. Milk Shakes and ice cold soda are now on draught at Mercer's. Edward E. Ralston is the owner of a fine horse which he purchased from Lloyd Zaner. J. L. Girton served up green turtle soup to his customers on Saturday night. Rishton's soda fountain is an at tractive place these warm days. It is beautiful in appearance and gives forth most delicious beverages. A number of Masons went to Dan ville with Fleckenstine's bus on Tues day night to visit the Danville Lodge and attend a banquet. The body of Mrs. Lewis Fuller was brought to Bloomsburg from Kingston on Wednesday, and buried in Rose mont. R. G. F. Kshenka of Briarcreek was in town on Tuesday and announced his name as a candidate for the legis lature. He is a farmer, a man of edu cation and ability, and broad gauge enough to look after the interests of the whole people, and not of any par ticular class, should he be elected.
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