1 VOL 28 BLOOMSHUHG, PA., FRIDAY, JUNE 9. 1893. NO 24 Hernial School Rotes. Contractor Long of Wilkes-Barre, was "on the hill" Monday and means now to go on at once with a large force of men, upon the new building. By Commencement time it is hoped that the walls will be well under way, and our visiting friends may be given an idea of the general plan of the in terior. Every true Alumnus of the school will be glad to note the continued prosperity of the school. Prof. Welsh is away this week. He is attending the examination at the West Chester School, examining in English Grammar, Rhetoric, Latin and kindred subjects. He will prob ably return Friday. He has our sym pathy thisc hot days. Among the many, good things of the school which have helped contin ually, to elevate the standard of rec titude and true moral worth among the students, to sav nothing of the beautiful development and growth of christian character in so large a num ber of our young men and women, no one thinir has done more than the sending each year, of a delegation of our boys to Dr. Moody s school at Northfield, Conn., to spend ten days in organized liiDie study uncier me splendid leadership ot his trained ais rinles. This year it is hoped wt shall be able to send a larger number than ever. To this end a meeting was held Sunday evening which may well be called a Noithfield meeting, var ious remarks were made bv the dele gates who attended last year and then efforts were made to secure funds to aid in defraying the expenses of those who shall go this year. The delegates elected bv the Association are Messrs. Sutliff, Hendricks,Deiffenderfer. Hub- ler, Beale, and the rresident 01 tne Association. Frank Patton. Mr. Dillon the florist, is now busy with a force of men preparing the beds for the usual placing 01 Deauu ful flowers about the crounds. The advent of the flowers is always hailed by every student with gladness, ior thev add so much of beauty, and cheerfulness, and inspiration to the grounds. Again the school is called upon to mourn the death of a fellow student Mr. David Lesher, youngest son of .Robert Lesher, and who had just re cently attained his aist year aiea Saturday eveninor last at to o'clock. He was sick only about ten days, and his loss to our school win De soreiy felt. Dave was a quiet boy, always at his post, and ready tor duty, nis death was a most peaceful and happy one. H The school sent Profs. Bakeless and Albert; the Y. M. C. A. and the Phi- lo Society in both of which Mr. Lesh t was an active worker, sent Messrs. BIoss and Robt. Patton and Messrs. DeWitt , and Kelly, to attend the funeral, which occurred at a r. M Tuesday. A errand neice of Dr. J. : Schuyler, Miss Kitty McClain of California, was married at the residence of the Dr's. Wednesday morning, June 7th, at 9:30, to Dr. Mark Purdy of Corning, ' N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Schuyler ot tverett, ' Bedford countv. a cousin of the bride, Miss McClain is a Pennsylvanian by birth, and was acquainted with Dr. Purdv before removing to her late home in California. The bridal party took the train for the lakes about Michigan and will conclude their tour at the World's Fair, Chicago, after which returning to Corning, New Yoric, where Dr. Purdy has charge 01 Sanitorium. TKta urns larcre attendance at St Paul's Church last Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Dr. partner assis ted the rector in the morning, an nreached in the evening. He retains all his old time vigor, and gave an ex ceiient sermon, tie was warmiy n corned back here where for eight ye in he was the popular head of the parish He returned to his home in Massa chusetts on Monday. A limit tliii-tu riumlps. attended the dance at O.ik Grove on Thursday evening. Music and refreshments were provided by Chas. . 1. r.iweu s Orchestra. It was a very pleasant occasion, and the music was excellent. The refreshments were furnished by Mrs. Phillips. A change has been made m the Benton postolrvce, C. B. McHenry having been appointed in place ot John Heacoclc. He is a son of Rohr McHenry, and the appointment is an excellent one. RQYCH--M0KR0E. Last week Thursday at K.xo o'clock Miss Elisabeth Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Monroe of Ru pert, was joined in the bonds of matri mony to Mr. Henry Herbert Royce of urooktyn.N. Y.,at the residence of her parents. Ihe ceremony was performed bv Rev. W. C. Leverctt, rector of St. Paul's Church. The spacious house was beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreen, and the guests num bering nearly 150 found ample accom- mouauon witnout any crowding. Miss Katharine Gardner of Blooms- burg, and Miss Nellie Monroe, sister of the bride, were the bridesmaids. Monroe Church of AshlanJ. cousin of the bride was best man, and Frank P. Pursel, I-rank Ikeler, Frank Wilson and Robert W. Hartman all of Blooms- burg, were the ushers. The bridal party entered the parlor to tlie strains f Mendelssohn s wedding march play ed by Geo. E. Elwcll. During the evening delightful music was rendered by Chas. P. Elwell, Prof. W. II. Butts and Edward Searles. Mr. Monroe never does anything by halves. The refreshments were most delicious, and there was everything provided to grati fy all tastes, ho ever varied. Through out it was a charming wedding, and the guests were handsomely enter tained by a royal host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Royce went to Williams port on the 8.30 train, thence to Watkins Glen and many other points of interest. They will reside in Biooklyn. The presents were numerous and beautiful, embracing silver, cut glass, china, fur niture, &c. Many euests were present from a distance, among them being Mrs. Royce, mother of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgdon, Miss Pratt, Scranton ; Mrs. William Leverett, Wilkesbarre : Hendrick B. Search and family, Shickshinny ; Miss Hamilton and Mr. John Harris, Tyrone ; Mm, trick. Kansas, Kev. ihos. H. luiien and wife, Freehold, N. J.j Rev. Dr. Zahner, Adams, Mass.: Rev. C. J Wood, Lock Haven, the Misses Rahm, Towanda; Miss Millard, Centraha; Mr. Stevens. Williamsport ; Dr. and Mrs. Robbins, Major I. H. Seesholtz and wife, Catawissa ; Miss Beadle and Miss Search, Shickshinny, Mrs. Dr. Biddle, Ashland, Mr. Arthur Wooly, Danville. Miss Monroe, Pleasant Mount. A OABD OF TEASES. The memorial committee in behalf of Col. Ent Post No. 250 G. A. K., taV this method of expressing their thanks to the citizens of Bloomsburg, Light Street and fcspy, wno nave taken an active part in our memorial services. Namely, comrade J. B. Robison for his eloquent address; Rev. C. H. Brandt for his fine address made at Alton. Many thanks to Mrs. VMwarrU. and ladiel of the G. A. R. for flowers and wreaths. To all people ho sent carriages. To all the orders who took part in the parade. To the iVimmisHinnerslor use 01 ioun nousc . ." - r si ir and most heartv thanks to the Odd Fellows, and their ladies for the grand manner in which they entertained cm Post at Esnv. We also remember the Potiimhian for past favors. . A grate ful npnnlft nause irom meir janur . j . f . 1 1 mnra with sad melodies and eloquent words, laden with ; earth's fairest flowers the saennces 01 tnai silent army who gave their lives that we might be a tree and nappy pcu Very Kespectiuuy, CP. Sloan,) T. M. Dawson, Committee W. R. Ringrose. ) The following letters are held at the Bloomspurg, Pa., post oince ana win be sent to the dead letter office June 20. 1803. Mr. M- Aal, C. P. Dutfey, Miss Flora Detrich, Miss uertie jusner, H. B. Leach, Mr. Harvey Marsh, Claude Maustellar, William Miller, Henry Page, Elizabeth A. bmitn, jvus Eva M. Thomas, George W. Winter. Persons calling for these letters will please say they were advertised June 6th, 1803. Une cent win uc cnargcu on each letter advertised. A. B. Cathcari, P.M, a tWf entered the iewelry store of TTca Ttm on Tuesday niehl. getting in through the1 windo in the rear of the building, and stole, seven ciocks valued at $10.00. He could have taken manv hundreds of dollars worth nf leurelrv. hut didn't. His name is supposed to be Procrastination, for 11 to id. thief rf time." T K ftittenhender 11 repainting his residence, corner of Third and Centre Streets. TWO PREACHERS IN TROUBLE. BOTH ARE KNOWN IN COLUMIIIA COUNTY An exchange says 1 "The Bradford Baptist Association held a meeting at Canton two weeks ago to take cognizance of the charges preferred against Rev. C. A. Babcock, member of the Bradford associa tion. The charges were that the rev erend gentlemen had departed from the line of duty and acted in a manner unbecoming a minister of the Gospel. After hearing the testimony as pre sented to the council, it was found necessaty to approve the finding and in consequence the aforesaid Mr. Bab cock was deposed from the ministry." At the time of the vote on the Pro hibition amendment to the constitu tion, Mr. Babcock resided in Blooms burg for several months, and had charge of the campaign for the Prohi bition party. The Milton Rcooril says : "Some years ago a clergyman by the name of R. H. Singer, came here and organized a church under the title of the Disciples of Christ. He went from here to Clinton county where a bad streak overtook him. He and his parishioners at Fleming disagteed. A suit followed which never came to issue. Fayette county heard of these things and he was sent for to answer for cimes committed in that county. He is still in jail because nobody wants to put up $1,000 for his appear ance." This is supposed to be the same man who created considerable com motion up the creek a year or two ago, and about whom there was a lengthy correspondence published in the Columbian. The charges against him are of the same character as these that were made in this county. AN OLD 8T0Rf. As we are now hearing and reading so many stories about Chicago, and not always of a style that is intended to be complimentary, it brings to my mind a story that was published about forty-five years ago. At that time Chicago and St. Louis were rival villages, and many were the spicy stories told by one citizen at the expense ot the other. 1 ne louowing is a specimen of a St Louis writer. 'A man from tt. Louis went to Chicago on business ; while there he fell kick, and as he was a stranger and rather plainly dressed no one paid much attention to him. One morning after moping around for a few days, he failed to put in an appearance, The landlord went to his room and found him to all appearance past pray ing for. His papers were then exam ined to ascertain wno ne was ana where he belonged, lit was discovered that he was one of the wealthiest men in St Louis. A physician was sum moned to examine the case and de termine what had caused his death, An examination developed the fact that he was not actually dead, but rather in a stupor or a trance. Means were promptly made use ot to restore him to consciousness, and success re- Warded their efforts. He improved very rapidly, and in a few days he was so that he could sit up and converse with those around him. The landlord being of an inquisitive turn of mind asked him, "How did things appear to you while 111 a trance ? ' The stranger replied, "I thought I had died and gone to Heaven. I knocked at the door, a porter opened it and ushered me into a room where I found St. Peter sitting at a desk or writing table, and beside hiin a smoking bowl of whiskev toddv. He invited mi to take a seat, and then asked me, "Where did you live down below ?' I told him in St. Louis, in the state of Missouri. "Where did you die ?" told him in Chicago in the state of Illinois. He glanced over some pa- pers and shook his head saying, "There 13 UKJ l.V.V. "I beg your pardon, sir," said I, "but have you a map of the United States here." He handed me down a splendid atlas. I turned to the map and point ed to the place. "Well I well 1" sau' he, "sure enough there it is, but I'll be blest if you are not the first mr.n that ever came here from that place." Times have greatly changed since the above was written, and it may not now be so surprising to St. Peter if some one from Chicago calls at his office. If the idea that he keeps the smoking bowl at his side is a correct one, I have no doubt that would be great attraction. C. Mured Edgar died at his home in Fishingcreek township on Sunday af- ternoon. He was a son of county commissioner B. F. Edgar, and leaves a wife and child. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning' SCHOOL BOAHD. A meeting of the School Board was held at the High School Library, Fri day evening, June 2nd, to hear the re port of the lreasurer. Ihe report wa3 road, directed to be given to the Auditors, and when affirmed by Audi tors, it was directed that the statement be published in the Republican and the Columbian. An adjourned meet ing was called for Monday evening. Monday eveningjune 5th,board met pursuant to adjournment, the Treas urer's report as presented was approv ed by the auditors, and accepted by the board, after which the old board dissolved. A meeting of the new board was immediately called, and oseph Garrison made temporary chairman and W. E. Rinker, Secretary. On motion it was directed that in view the increased labor assigned because of the Act requiring directors to purchase all text books and the Secretary to keep a record of them, therefore the salary of the Secretary be fixed at $175 per year. The mo tion was unanimously agreed to. The commission of the treasurer was fixed at 2 per cent, on all moneys paid by orders, and if any bonds should be issued, 1 per cent on all moneys so received and disbursed. The follow ing officers were then selected for the year : President, Joseph Garrison; Secretary, W. E. Rinker ; Treasurer, R. Townsend. On motion it was resolved that the next school term shall consist of nine months, and that Monday, June 19th be fixed as the time for the selection of teachers and janitors ; a notice of which to be pub lished in the town papers. The tax rate was fixed at 5 J mills 3 for school purposes and 2 for building purposes. It was resolved to charge a tuition of 50 cents per week to all parties residing out the district one half payable in advance. CENTENNIAL NOTES. I Miss Mary K. Snyder of Selins-1 grove, a lady who is much interested in the work of the Episcopal Church, was among the distinguished visitors who attended the centennial cele bration of St. Paul's Church last week. Bishop Howe had expected to at tend the centennial last week, but was prevented by his infirmities incident to old age. The old bell was an object of much interest to the visitors. It now stands in the corridor between the church and Parish House, and it is the in tention of the church authorities to place it on a pedestal, and preserve it as a relic. It was made in 1848, and was the first church bell in Blooms burg. Rev. T. B. Angell, Archdeacon of Harrisburg Archdeaconry, was among the after dinner speakers at the lunch, in the Parish House. Rev. G. C. Foley, ex-Archdeacon of Williamsport Archdeaconry was among those called upon by the Bish op for an after dinner speech. The funeral of Rev. John Donohoe took place last Friday afternoon. Among those present were Rev. Dr. Monroe, Rev. R. Hinckle. Rev. Dr. Pennypacker, Rev. M. L, Ganoe, Rev. Dr. Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Foster, Rev. Dr. Evans, Rev. S. W. Sears, Rev. D. H. Shields, Rev. Mr. Ferguson, Rev. Dr. Bowman, and a large number of other Methodist Clergymen of the dis trict. Mr. Uonohue entered the ministry in 1865, and had charges consecutive ly at Mount Holly, Altoona, Cham, bersburg, Waynesboro, Everett, Wil liamsport, Bellefonte, Bloomsburg, Ashland, Itazleton, and was maoe residing eider . in ioao. tic was a graduate of Dickinson College, Car lisle. The remains were taken to Baltimore for burial on Saturday morn in2- A little excitement was created Tuesday evening by the arrest of a street vender. The facts as given us, are, that he advertised in Tuesday's Daily that there would be a public auction of shirts and gents' furnishing goods on Market Square in the even ing. In the evening the vender ap peared as advertised and began his sales, when a warrant preferred by John Mosteller, one of our town mer chants, was served on the traveller and he was taken before Guy Tacoby Esq, for violation of the laws of- trade by not paying either tax or mercantile license. In the squire's office the trav- eller testified that he had obtained per mission lrom the President of the Town Council j the answer was given that it was a violation of the county and state laws, over . which the town had no jurisdiction. The traveller was left oil by paying the costs and promising to leave town immediately. EPVTOSTll LEAGUE OOBVENTION. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION WILL UK HF.LD AT DANVILLE JUNE 1 5 AND 1 6. The annual convention of the Ep worth Leagues of the Danville Dis trict, Methodist Episcopal Church will be held at St. Paul's church, Danville, Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16. Mr. E. S. Stackhouse, the presi dent, has the services of Dr. Edwin A. Schell, of Chicago the general sec retary, as a feature to the aspiring programme. There will be two ses sions on Thuisday and one on Friday. The following is the programme : THURSDAY, JUNE 15. Afternoon -sosmnn S.00 p. in. Dr. L. rt. Kline, Cfttawlsa, presiding. Anthem Danville League Ohotr. Devotional sorvlccs. . .Conducted by Myron Low, Lime Kldgn. Address of Welcome Hcv. J. B. Hbaver. Danville. Response Rev. .1. B. Mann, Catawissa. Appointment of Commltieps Duet Miss Lyon and Woods, Danvlllo. Pupor Kosurlntr HplrlMialty among A Kpwort lilana, l'lillllp Thomas, Hliainnklu. Conversational The Devotional Meeting', K. L. Hmlth, Jlazleton. Report a from District Ofllcern, Address The Junior League, Kev. J. M. Klepfer, Danville. Holo Llz.le Hoffman, Mr,. CarmeL Prvsentatlon of flpirvrtft Ueraia....L. M.Tubbn, Shlekshlnny. Model Devotional Metlng 7.C0 p. m. II. K. Dodge, Danville, Leader Evening Hesslon 7.1S p. m. W. K. owens, Hhamokln, presiding. Devotional exercises. conducted by J. Kote, Danville. Reports ot Committees, Hinging . Bloomsburg MaleQuartet PaperJ. -.Literary Work of the League, Mary B. Horber, Hhlnkshlnny. Recitation (trace Harter, NeBCopeck. Paper Mlble mudy In the League, Wm. IL Kitchen, Conynghaui Singing. Bloomsburg Male Quartet. Address Dr. Kdwln A. Bchell, General secretary, Chicago, 11L FRIDAY, UNE i6. Morning se.sion s.ou K. 8. Ntackhouse, Hhlckshlnny, presiding Soag Service Rev. it. M. Klcpfer, Danvllel Leader. Report from Local Chapters. , Paper Department of Merer ana Help. Mrs. M. U Douglas, Danville. singing. Bloomsburg Male Quartet. Paper The Social Feature of the League, T. B. Rhone, Catawissa. Conversational Relation of the League to the pulpit, Wm. Cummlngs, Bloomsburg. Recitation Bella Anderson, Mu Caraiel Election of officers and other business. Adjournment' The Supreme Court finished its ses sion for the Middle district at Harris burg, last, Friday, and adjourned to meet in Philadelphia this week Wed nesday to hear the application of the Building Commission for an inunc tion. There will be a session on July 18th, when it is likely a decision will be rendered in the Reading railroad "combine" case, and possibly in the Harman will case and the case of Hoffman against the B. (& S. R. R. Company, from this county. Mrs. Harriet A. Marble, of Pough- keepsie, N. Y., was for years a martyr to headache, and never found any thing to give her more than temporary relief until she began to take Ayer's Fills, since which she has been in the enjoyment of perfect health. Dr. D. T. Waller Jr., retired from the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction last Friday. He made a very efficient officer. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Hattie Sloan, and Mr. Russell Andreas of Wilkesbarre on the 14th inst The ceremony will take place in St. Paul's Church at 9 o'clock in the evening. , The contract for the stone work on the Merrell bridge in Greenwood township has been awarded to T. H. Tubbs ; that of the Knecht bridge in Main township to N. A. Tubbs, and the Fritz bridge in Sugarloaf to J. M, Lorish. If Oak Grove is worth buying, it is worth keeping in good order. The town authorities should look after it, and put it in good condition. It is in a state of ruinous negligence now. The son of W. H. Rhawn Esq., of Catawissa. is supposed to be in the neighborhood of Erie, and arrange ments have been made for his return home. Tames Hendershott will lend the influence of his enticing smile to Gil more's restaurant during the absence of the proprietor at the World s Fair, Rev. C. II. Brandt and N. U. Funk Esq., are attending the session of the Wyoming Classis of the Reformed Church at Hazleton this week. The Shamokin Herald thinks that Rev. S. M. Frost is the probable suc cessor of the late Rev. John Donohue as Presiding Elder of this district. Charles Rittenhouse, son of com missioner Rittenhouse has been ap pointed postmaster at Mountain Grove. F. M. Leader has raised the pave ment in front of his property, adjoin ing H. W. Sloan's. BRIEF MEHTIQN. About People You Know. H. W. Sloan went to Philadelphia on Tuesday. II. B. Clark was in the city Wed nesday purchasing goods. Mrs. E. W. Elwell returned to To. wanda on Monday. Mrs. R. R. Voris of Scranton, has been visiting her relatives in town. iV. H. Gilmore and wife went to Chicago on Wednesday. Mr. Edward W. Walton, formerly employed by J. G. Wells, is visiting friends in town. W. L. Sears, formerly employed by J. G. Wells, was married on the 14th of May, at Huntingdon, Pa. Mrs. Hodgdon and Miss Pratt of Scranton have been visiting Miss Maude Runyon the past week. Chandlce Eves of Millville will at tend a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture at Bethlehem. Miss Myrtle Bidleman .returned on Saturday from Mauch Chunk, where -she has been teaching school for the past nine months. David Winner was up town on , Monday for the first time in several months. He hts had a long siege of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wigfall ex pect to start to-day for Chicago to at tend the World's Fair. They will be absent several weeks. Mrs. F. D. Dentler went to School craft, Mich, on Tuesday morning, to visit Mr. Dentler s relatives. Her son William will go next week. r -y t- 1 Mrs. it. i-axion spent last ween , at Mr. Lloyd Paxton's at Rupert. She stopped here on her return from Chicago. Dr. S. B. Arment started for Chi cago on Wednesday noon, where he will place his patent attachment for lawn mowers on exhibition. The Alexander Bros, and, Mrs. Cohen are enjoying a visit from their cousins Adolph Alexander of Berlin, " Germany, and Oscar Alexander of New York. P. H. Freeze will have charge of the Register and Recorder's office during Mr. Campbell's absence in the west He is thoroughly conversant with the duties of the office. Charles H. Campbell started cn Thursday for Chicago, where he will meet his daughter, Madge, and visit the World's Fair. Miss Madge has been in California for nearly two years, and is much improved in health. J. W, Mears started for Michigan Thursday where he will visit friends for a short time and then go on to Chicago to attend the World's Fair. He shipped his bicycle in advance on Wednesday. The Children's Day exercises at the Lutheran Church have been post poned till next Sunday a week. The Mountain Echo shows addi tional evidence of prosperity by pur chasing a newspaper folding machine. Capt. J. B. Robison's Memorial Day address is printed in full on the inside pages of this issue. J. W. Adams has been appointed postmaster at Evansville, in place of D. F. Fowler, resigned. Edwin Booth, the celebrated tra gedian, died in New York on Tues day. A game of base ball was played be tween the Normal School nine and Danville club last Monday, score 15 to 9 in favor of the Normal. Our townsman J. R. Townsend, does not look any older than he did before he became a grand father. A daughter was born to Mr, and Mrs. Louis Townsend of Berwick on Sat urday last. The painters are having a run on Market street W. S.' Moyer and C. P. Sloan have had their residences painted. H. W. Sloan's house is now in the painter's hands, and I. W. Mc Kelvy will keep up with the proces sion. J. C. Brown accompanied by an engineer from Reading made a survey Thursday for the location of the new reservoir. It will be placed higher up than the old one and will contain much more water. The rapid growth of the town makes this improve ment necessary. :1 i v t ' 'i , ! ; : 1 ' 4 : ' ! A iU i' ;.vj' 1 ; in':! t'i1 , ' . .( ' v Hi' 1 1 1 1 ' ni 1 1 n 1 i' 1 1 :7 . 4 -i 1 15 "1H 1 t:i.'
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