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VOL '27.
A $10,000 fire was occasioned by
fire crackers at Mt. Carmel on the 4th.
Piiring the month of June there
were fourteen arrests in Bloomsburg.
Mostly for ilrunkcness.
Rev. J. I'. Dunlapof Danville, will
preach in tlie Evangelical church next
Sahlath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The dining room at the Central
Hotel was handsomely decorated on
the 4th.
Hon. S. P. Wolverton was renomi
nated for Congress by the Democratic
convention in Northumberland county
last week.
E. E. Cameron, who recently pur
chased the bottleing business of Peter
Gross' estate, has taken possession,
and is now conducting the business.
The Rev. G. B. Smith of Lehigh
Co. will preach in the Reformed
church of Bloomsburg on next Sunday
morning and evening, July 10th.
William Gunlher, employed by G.
A. Herring as a bucher, severely in
jured his right eye on Tuesday morn
ing, by running against a meat hook.
The Bbomsburg Band will have a
picnic at Lakeside Park, East Maha
noy on the 14th. For only 1.00 for
the round trip.
Prothonotary Weigand and Register
and Recorder Weaver of Luzerne
county went up the creek on Wednes
day to try their luck at trout fishing.
There was a large fire at Mt. Car
nitl early Tuesday morning. A row
of ten houses was destroyed. T he fire
originated from the careless use of fire
crackers. Alexander Black of Central ia was
found dead on Tuesday morning near
the Catholic cemetery. He was a
brother of D. C. Clack Esq. Heart
failure was the cause of death.
A party of about thirty Bloomsburg
people spent Sunday and the Fourth
at Proctor Inn, Jamison City, borne
beautiful fire works were set off at
night on the mountain opposite the
hotel.
The P.loonishnrp Base Ball team
was taken to Danville Thursday by a
fourin-hand team of Girton and
Hidlay. These gentleman have some
very fine rigs at their livery stables,
corner of Third and Leonard streets.
W. H. Snvder Esq. Robert Buck
ingham Esq. John B. Casey, County
n , -, t-.. . jn 1
lerasurer tviine, register anu xcconi
er Campbell and Prothonotary Quick
went to Benscoter's Pond on Tuesday
to hsh tor a couple ot days.
A correspondent of the Benton
Argus says that Mr. Hannon, station
agent of the B. A S. at Jamison City
has seen a large black bear on two oc
casions between that place and Cen
tral
In the absence of the President of
Town Council William Kiamer is
acting President. He is the vice Presi
cent of the council. He held a hear
ing on Wednesday morning and fined
two men $5 and cost for drunkuness
and abusing a horse they were driving.
The Bloomsburg Furniture Compa
ny is fast building up a wide reputa
tion. Orders are coming in from al
most every state. They have recent
ly booked an order for five nun
ired fine bedroom suits of oak
Their chiffoniers and side boards on
which they have had a big run, are
nne specimens of their excellent vvorK.
The Legislative candidates now in
the field are Gen. C. M. Blaker, R
G. F. Kshinkay, A. L. Fritz and Guy
Jacoby fiom the north side, and h. M
Tewksburv from the south side. G
W. Sterner's card of withdrawal aj pears
in this issue. Mr. Tewksbury has no
opposition thus far, and probably will
not have any.
Considerable excitement was caused
on Tuesday by the report that a man
had been killed in a fight on Railroad
street. As near as the facts can be
ascertained a man from Catawissa',
under the influence of liquor in
sulted a woman, and several young
men threw stones at him, andjone
striking hini knocked him downi He
recovered soon and was taken home."
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Whatever musical talent there is' In
the country, the nublic schools have
done much and will do still more to
develop it. The American people
are now in condition to cultivate
literary tastes and the drudgery of
labor decreased annuallv. are all in
favor of the cultivation of music, and
therefore the love of music is growing
upon us strongly.
NORMAL SCHOOL. !
ECHOES OF COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
Some of the Alumni who were nresint
at the Commencement.
Miss Bessie Smith
taught a successful term at Mt. Car
mel renewed old
the Normal.
Miss Belle Weil Cai attcn.lp.1
Commencement, having taught suc
cessfully at Plymouth.
-Mr. jos. Burke, Daniel Rmehart
and Jas. O. Herman ('90) were with us
and received their second degree.
iUiss ueue 1 rumble ( qt) is at pre
sent enjoying the hospitality of her
classmate Miss Alice Dillon."
Miss Hannah Morrison foeA ami
Miss Libbie Cavanaueh ('oil two of
Shenandoah's successful pedagogues,
honored the Normal with their
presence.
The Davis sisters Cqi) each havinc
taught a successful term at Plymouth.
attended our exercises this year.
Miss Jennie Kline. Miss Maude
Moran, and Miss Carrie Smith mem-
bers of the class of (90) are honoring
the school with their presence and ex
pect to carry home with them their
second degree.
Miss Mary Spratt (01) one of
Levvistown's successful instructors, is
at the Normal.
Having completed her initial vear
in the teaching profession. Miss Frona
Schrader ('91) of Johnstown, is honor
ing the school with a visit-
Miss Ella Custer ('90) is renewing
acquaintances at the Normal and will
also receive her second degree.
The Misses Ella and Adda Hag-
man ( 90) arc having their usu;d
pleasant words for all on Normal hill.
Jennie Ransom and Lulu Mc-
Alarney ('90) are here as lively as they
were two years ago.
Aliss kvans '01 of west Pittston, is
here fresh from her Bucks Co, school,
and happy as ever.
Bridget A. Breslin ( Si) of Hazleton
is here to see her sister Miss Annie
receive her first degree.
rred Magrady, J.O. Herman, E. E.
Reeder, D. E. Baxter and Daniel
Rinehartall of '90 are here to get
their second degree. It does every
body good to have all these friends re
turn and renew old acquaintances.
Miss Josephine Leyshon of King
ston ('91) came Wednesday morning
and will have a pleasant word for all
The noble profession evidently agrees
with her.
Miss Kate Ross and Miss Annie
Evans, class of '91, are among the
number who have returned to share
m the festivities of Commencement
week.
Among those who are being enter
tained at the Normal, we notice the
genial face of Miss Cora Hutchison,
class of '91.
The Misses Hawley and Palmer
( 90) are seeing old friends, and enjoy
ing Commencement.
Mr. Wm. Kitchen '88) and his
sisters Ella ('SS) and Minnie ('90) are
here. The it sister Miss Annie, is a
member of this year's class.
Miss Mary Stover ('90) has come
from Waynesboro to attend com
mencement Her long journey shows
interest in her alma mater. May all
these old friends return often.
ALUMNI MEETING.
The attendance at the Alumni
meeting was unusually large, and the
meeting was an interesting one. Supt.
D. A. Harman of Hazleton was elect
ed temporary chairman. The class of
'92 was admitted to membership.
Mark Creasy, the orator elected last
year, made an excellent address. The
essayist was absent. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, B. F. Meyers, Wana
mie; Vice President, Laura M. Keene,
Hazleton; Recording Secretary, Dora
Marr, Bloomsburg, Corresponding Sec
retary, Prof. Wilbur; Treasurer, H.
G. Supplee, Bloomsburg: Executive
Committee, Prof. Albert, J. S. Grimes,
Mark Creasy, Morgan Evans, Cora
Hutchison; Essayist, Francis S. Con
ner, Orator,W. A. Shaffer. Speech
es were called for and responses made
by Dr. D. J. Waller, Jr., Prof. J. P.
Welsh, Earnest W. Young, Proi Wil
bur, Prof. Noetling, Geo. E. Elwell,
Esq. A committee consisting of Geo.
E. Elwell, II. G. Suplee, D. A. Har
man, Prof. Welsh, Miss L., M. Keene
was appointed to report next year on
some plan for establishing an Alumni
fund. The meeting then adjourned
to the Dining Hall, where nearly 300
Sat down to the Alumni dinner.
THE NEW CHAPEL.
To all old students of the Normal
it is unnecessary to attempt a descrip
tion of the old chapel. Its ancient
ness has long ago made its indelible
imprint upon the minds of all students
prior to 1897.
In its early days it was a grand
place, fully up to all requirements of
the times.
BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, JULY 8. ISD2.
But our school has crown. It h.is
grown wonderfully; indeed, it has otit
rroirn some of its environments and
the old chapel was one of them. The
spirit ot progress that has of late years
pervatien tne nearts ot the honorable
Board of Trustees, could nolonpt-r en
dure the unsightly room with its still
more unsightly furniture, and early in
the Spring term just closed, they de
cided to remodtl the room.
Plans were advertised for and those
of architect Albert Kipp of Wilkes
barre were chosen.
On April 27th the contract was
awarded to Mr. Long also of Wilkes
barre, rei piiring that the room be finish
ed by June 15.
Mr. Long began work about May
10. and to-dav we have one of the
neatest and prettiest auditoriums in
eastern Pennsylvania.
First in order among the improve
ments made was that of a splendid
gallery, in the form of a horse shoe
running around the entire room.
This increased the seating capacity
about lour hundred, giving in all a
present capacity ot over one thousand.
That which produces the most
pleasing effect in the new chapel is the
elegant tast displayed by the decora
tions in arrantrinfr and hlendine the
various colors in their painting.
THE DECORATION.
Mr. G. C. Tidden of New York
city was the contractor under Mr. Long
for all decorations.
He sent as the painter in charge
Mr. Wm. Gallaer, and all are loud in
their praise for this gentleman's good
taste.
The ceiling and sides are in cream
and salmon pink, while the stage is
set in olive green with golden brown
woodwork. The doors and windows
and all wood trimmings, are ivory
white. The columns ot support be
neath the gallery have beautifully
silvered tops with deep red bases.
The decorations of the central
dome and of all lateral or vertical
figures is that of classic laurel set in
white, which with the cream sides
blends very prettily.
The effect of the entire room is at
once restful to the eye, and speaks
loudly for the good judgment and
general culture of the painter Mr.
Gallaer.
THE CLASS-ROOMS AT THE NORMAL.
A splendid effort was made during
the past year in some of the depart
ments, noticeably in those of Ancient
and Modern Languages, and Geo
graphy, to hang the class-rooms with
elegant pictures which would be at
once helpful in a better understanding
and comprehension of the subjects
taught, and also relieve the bare and
uninviting air of the average class
room. THE MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT.
This report ot Commencement
week, full as it is, would hardly be
complete without special reference to
the department of Manual I raining.
Five years ago this feature of edu
cational work was not known in our
Normal Schools ; it was indeed, by
many, rediculed as a fancy of certain
innovators, that would never b real
ized. But a marvelous change has came
upon us. The spirit of progress evi
denced in all industrial lines, has been
diffused in educational affairs, until
even now the former objectors say:
"Vell,it may have a little place in our
public school work."
A visit to this department of our
Normal School, will convince the
most skeptical that Manual Training
or the training of the hand with the
mind has a practical value, which for
the good of our youth, should have
been recognized long ago.
The splendid earnestness in which
all the work is done alike, by Senior,
Junior, and especially the model
school classes is certainly proof that
this work interests the student.
It is a positive pleasure to see these
busy people worit with such a fine
spirit, sense of freedom and a deter
mination to accomplish something.
The educational value of having a
definite thing to be accomplished, or a
particular piece of work to be finished
and of keeping ones self down to that
work, is recognized by all thoughtful
persons, and that is just what Manual
Training is doing for all our students
The requirements to keep tools in
order and in their proper places, the
leaving of their work benches always
clean, in short the entire work in this
line is well and particularly calculated
to develope certain much needed lines
of character in our youth that would
otherwise go undeveloped.
The appropriateness of this work
for girls has been questioned by some,
but the evident pleasure they take in
all the work, and the great amount of
voluntary work they all do in ample
proof that they find delight in this
wort. And then 11 we measure by re.
suits, their work is fully as good as
tli.it of the boys, and in many points
they even excel.
We hare not space to co into a
full outline of the various ste-is or
grades of work here presented.
It comprises all kinds of nailing
staight, oblique, toe, blind, and hon-
zonta at tight and left hand.
Then follows a scries of work in
mitre, mortise, and dove-tail joints.
After this a very careful study of
various woods,is taken up in which pu
pils are taught the uses, relative value,
strength and durability of the common
woods ; taught what woods are useful
in furniture making, building, why
useful for certain things and not for
others, how to tell whether dealer is
giving genuine or imitation wood, and
how to tell the common forest trees
by wood, bark, leaf or fruit.
1 hus their work is carefully graded,
and measuring the adaptability of the
subject by results alone, ail are con
vinced that it is an indispensable
factor in a complete education.
During the year the beniors made a
great deal of apparatus for their own
use in their teaching.
Among these there was a very care
fully made meter stick, of cherry wood
ends bound in brass, on one side the
Metric scales, on the other English
scale was very neatly marked.
A splendidly made flower press for
use in Botany work, in which the
great majority of the Seniors have a
deep interest. 'I he presses are made
of cherry or maple, and are very valu
able pieces of apparatus. In addition
to these some made sets of blocks
illustrating cube root, finding area of a
rectangle, parallelogram, triangle.
THE LARGEST AUDIENCE EVKR GATHER
ED ON" N03..M AL HILL.
Although the new auditorium has a
seating capacity of five hundred more
than the old one. yet every seat was
taken and standing room was at a
premium long before the hour had
arrived for the Commencement pro
gram to begin. Fully thirteen hun
dred people were present and mani
fested the deepest interest in every
number of the program
Amiration for the beautiful new
chapel with its comfortable seats, and
its much improved acoustic properties,
was at its height. Comments from
former graduates, friends of the school,
and even from strangers, were heard
on every side at the wonderful growth
of the school.
The alumni meeting which followed
the Commencement exercises, was
the most enjoyable one ever held.
The speeches were many and of the
most loyal sort. Special reference is
made elsewhere to certain actions
taken by the Alumni Association.
The banquet followed the Alumni
meeting, and fully three hundred sat
down to a feast of good things. Yes,
good things for the physical man, for
the social, and the varied "toasts"' that
followed were indeed, well calculated
to do good mentally, to any who
would but take with him the happy
suggestions and wise connsclings that
were given.
This was indeed a glad Commence
ment week. The faculty was glad be
cause every part of the week's pro
gram was gone through without a sin
gle mishap or failure.the students were
glad because of the hundreds of peo
ple who came from near and far to
see our school and hear the various
entertainments : the returning Alumni
were glad because of the permanent
growth of the school as evidenced on
every hand.
Thus closed the 23rd Annual Com
mencement of our Normal School.
The wishes and desires of all her
faithful chiidren are that she may go
on from present successes to greater
and still greater, and win tor herselt a
name of which she may be justly
proud in years to come.
A Little too Cute-
Two young men from Danville
drove to Bloomsburg on Tuesday
night to paint the town red, and have
some fun with our police force. They
were disorderly and noisy, and were
hunting for a policeman. It was
about midnight, and as everything had
become quiet before their arrival, of
ficers Chromis and Thomas had gone
home. They seemed so anxious for a
policeman however, that word was
sent out to Constable Woodward who
got out of bed to accommodate them.
He tound them creating a distur bance
and arrested them both and locked
them up in the cooler over night,
Next time thesa young men want to
have some fun with the Bloomsburg
policeman they should send word in
advance that they are coming and the
whole force will be on hand to be en
tertained by them.
The cleaning up of the loose stone
on Market steet which was done this
week by Steet Commissioner Huosel is
a great improvement to the street.
INDEPENDENCE DAY-
A BI3 TIME IN SLOOJOUECr.
THOUSANDS 01' VISITORS THRONG THE
STREETS A FINE PARADE.
The Fourth of July. 1892 will long
be remembered in Bloomsburg. It is
sixteen years since the day has been
observed by any public demonstration.
Once in that time, Grand Army Day,
has the town been eaily decorated,
but never more profusely than on
Monday. An arch representing gran
ite and marble, decorated with flags,
portraits, eagles, banners &c. spanned
the intersection of Market and Main
streets, erected by the P. O. 5. of A.
Another one was erected by the
Knights of the Golden Lagle across
Main at Odd Fellows Hall. It was
covered with the colors of the order,
black, orange and blue, and tne pil
lars were surmounted by large century
plants. I Two figures, one a high priest
and the other a Knight of old stood
on brackets on each pillar. An eagle
surmounted the centre, and across the
arch were the words "Welcome Sir
Knights. Both were greatly admired.
Evergreen arches were sprung across
the street at Main and Iron, and at
Main and West. With the arrival of
the first morning trains the crowd be
gan to come, and by noon the town
was a lively scene. The arrival of the
visiting bands kept up the excitement
during the morning and the booming
of big fire crackers everywhere made
the day smack of an old time Fourth.
All the places of business and residen
ces along the line of march were hand
soniely decorated with the national
colors.
At 1:30 the Court House bell rang,
and the different bodies assembled at
Market Square to form for the parade.
Col. A. D. Seely of Berwick, Chief
Marshall, performed his duties admira
bly, and the procession was quickly
formed in proper military style. The
assistant marshals were C. P. Sloan,
C. B. Ent, T. M. Dawson, D. R,
Coffman, T. C. Fisher, H. M. Grotz.
The procession was formed as follows :
Berwick Band,
G. A. R. of Berwick,
Ent Post G. A. R.
Drum Corps.
Milton Commandery, P. O. S. A.
Knights of the Golden Eagle,
Catawissa Band.
P. O. S. A. of Catawissa,
Lightstreet Band,
Espy P. O. S. A,
Wapwallopen Band,
P. O. S. A. Wapwallopen,
Shickshir.ny Band,
Shickshinny P. O. S. A.
Lime Ridg Drum Corps,
P. O. S. A. Lime Ridge,
Gilmore's Band,
Bloomsburg, P. O. S. A,
Washingtonville Camp,
Bloomsburg Band,
O. U. A. M. Bloomsburg.
Citizens Drum Corps,
Junior American Mechanics,
Rescue Hook & Ladder Co.,
The weaiher was all that could have
been wished for, and the streets were
not dusty, so that the march though
long, was comparatively an easy one.
After the march, the crowd gathered
at the speaker's stand on Market
square, and listened to eloquent ad
dresses by Fred Ikeler, Esq., of Blooms
burg, and Walter Shipman, Esq., of
Sunbury.
Prizes were awarded as follows :
For the best drilled commandery
twenty-five dollars, to Milton; second
best to Wapwallopen, prize being a
parade flag ; for the largest number of
men in line the prize, which was an
officer's chair, went to the Camp at
Catawissa. The judges were Hon. E.
R. Ikeler, J. C. Brown and T. E Ged
dis. Notwithstanding the great crowd,
there was but little disorder, and but
few drunken men were seen on the
streets. Only one arrest was made.
Altogether it was a success, and
those having the management of it
are to be congratulated.
A BLIGHT IIEE.
About five o'clock on Monday
afternoon the fire alarm was sounded,
and the fire companies went tearing
down Main street to Scott town hill
when they found the fire was out.
The roof of a house occupied by
Wm Brooking that stands up high on
the bank below the Pursel property
caught fire and was slightly damaged.
Mr. Brooking discovered it in time
and with the help of the neighbors ex
tinguished it with buckets. The origin
is unknown. There was no fire in
that part of the house, and no fire
crackers had been thrown there.
Blue and Heddins are serving their
customers with oysters, clams, chicken,
trogs, and other delicacies of the sea
son. They keep a first class restaurant.
NO. 28
PERSONAL.
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lockard and
Miss Annie are in New York this week.
I). E Whitenight of Tamaqua is in
town on business.
Hon. James Fritz of Nanticokc
spent the 4th in Bloom sbutg.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C Drinker of
South Bethlehem spent the 4th here.
Dr. J. B. Neal and wife are with
their Bloomsburg. friends again.
Dr. D. J. Waller Jr, has been elected
a trustee of Lafayette College.
Miss Grace Neal expects to spend
several weeks in Towanda this sum
mer. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laycock of
Wilkesbarre were in town last week
Friday.
Ex-Superintendent Grimes was in
town several days this week. He
seems to be enjoying good health.
Mr. E. Vanderbogert and wife of
Lycoming cour.ty spent the 4th with
Dr. and Mrs. YV. H. House.
Misses Helen and Mary Walters of
Milton, are visiting friends and re
latives in town this week.
C. E. Yorks Esq. of Central was in
town on Wednesday. He is one of
the leading men of that secetion.
J. 11. Mercer and family have gone
to Ohio to spend a few weeks with
relatives there.
W. II. Rohrbach of Crow!, North
timberland Co. one of our old subscri
bers, was in town last Saturday.
Prof. G. E. Wilbur and family will
spend their summer vacation visiting
among friends at Drayton, N. Y.
Miss May Keene of Hazleton, visit
ed J. W. Eyer"s and other friends in
town this week.
Harvey Koehler of Kingston was in
town Monday and Tuesday attending
to business and visiting among friends.
Mr. Norman Walters, wife and
daughter of Milton were visiting
friends and relatives in town on the
Fourth.
Prof. Wm. Neotling left for his
home at Selinsgrove, Friday of last
week. He will remain there during
his summer vacation.
Prof. Cope and family, went to
West Chester Saturday of last week,.,
where they will sojourn among friends
until the commencement of the fall
term at the Normal.
R. C. Neal, A. Z. Schoch, Peter
Solleder and Robert Neal went out
huuting on the 4th and got three
woodcock. They say the birds are
scarce. They saw but five.
Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Biddle of Ash
land sailed for Europe last Friday to
be absent about three months. Mrs.
Biddle was formerly Miss Agnes Buck
ingham of this town. Their many
friends wish them a safe voyage.
The American Mechanics will have
a picnic at Lakesid Park on August
14th.
Over seven hundred people was
fed at the Lutheran Chuch dinner on
the 4th.
Charles Girton at the St. Elmo is
fast incrasing the already large trade
of that popular hotel. He is just the
man for the place.
C. A. Kleim has been making some
fint improvements in his house in the
way of paper and paint. P. K. Van
natta did the work, and it is nice.
LEG AMPUTATED.
On Saturday last Dr. Arraent,
Brown and McReynolds amputated
the leg of William Wilsor son of J. D.
Wilson of this town. Last fall he
sprained his ankle, and it gradually
grew worse until the bone softened,
and amputation became necessary to
save the patient's life. It is a most
unfortunate accident and he and his
family have much sympathy from their
friends.
xT WAS LOAJiD
Christ K. Reice, son of C. K.
Reice, the butcher, met with a serious
accident on the Fourth. A large fire
cracker was being fired in front of
Phillip's Bakery Establishment ; Christ
was with the crowd, and the cannon
cracker, was slow in igniting. He,
supposing the fire wa out, picked up
K. -1 .1.. 1 ' 1 '
1ncv.1a1.Kcr, me explosion occurred, a
scream rent the air while blood flowed
freely from the lacerated hand. An
examination showed that the thumb
was broken while the fingers were al
most torn from the hand. Drs. Ar
ment and Brown were immediately
called, sewed up the torn flesh and
dressed the broken finger. At this
writing he is suffering very much with
pain.