(I LI iii n VOL 28 BLOOMSBUltG, PA.. Fill DAY, OCTOBER 13. 1S93. NO 43 QOPST PE00EEDINQ3. OPINIONS OF THE COURT FILED. In the Orphans' Court. Estate of Esther Ann Stroiip, deceased, who died testate. Will of deceased made a part of this case : This is a citation issued upon peti tion of 1'. P. Manhart, as the financial secretary, agent and treasurer of the Theological Missionary Institute of Sclinsgrovc, Snyder County, Pennsyl vania, residuary legatee of said testa trix, to show cause why H. II. Grotz and C. A. Kleim executors of said de ceased, shall not be requited to pass over and transfer to the said petition er and residuary legatee, certain se curities remaining in their hands after the final confirmation of their first and partial account, without the conver sion or collection of said securities by said executors. Neither party desiring to take any testimony in support of their allega tions of fact the argument was heard and the case considered on petition and answer. The auditor appointed on excep tions to report as filed can have noth ing to do with, nor any bearing upon the securities in question which are all claimed as credits in the account and held by the executors for further and future administration. The petitioner alleges that there is no cause or reason for future admin istration and demands that the same shall cease as to the securities men tioned in his petition. The material allegations of fact as set forth in tne petition are not dis puted by the answer, but questions of law, and jurisdiction of the Court are mainly raised. Considering the admitted condition, kind and amount of the estate which passed into the hands of the executors we cannot say that there has been, on their part, such delay or default as would merit the censure of the Court, or deprive them of any right which they possess under the fair adminis tration of the law. However, according to right and reason and following in the footsteps of the decision in Reeds Appeal Norris 428, we believe that we possess the power to make the order and de cree prayed for and that it is our duty to do so. And now, Oct. 2, 1893, it is order ed, adjudged and decreed that the said 11. II. Grotz and C. A. Kleim, executors of the last will and testa ment of the said Esther Ann Stroup, deceased, shall, within thirty days from this date, transfer and pass over to the said F. P. Manhart, financial agent and treasurer of the Theologi cal Missionary Institute at beans grove, Snyder county, Pennsylvania, residuary legatee of the said institu tion without further administration, conversion or collection, the follow mg securities, to-wit : Fifty shares of Bloomsburg Wate' Co. stock at $10 per share $ 500 00 300 shares of Bloomsburg Water Co. capital stock at $5 per share 1500 00 Tbt obligation of the Bloomsburg Water Co. given and held by the ex ecutors in place of 5 bonds at $100 each 500 00 a Bloomsburg Carpet Mill bonds Nos. 191 and 192, at $500 each 1000 00 10 shares Lewisburg Nation al Bank stock at $50 per share 500 00 2 shires Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Nos. 2776 and 2777 2000 00 George P. Hunt, mortgage and bond, dated May 9, 1891, due May 9, 1897.. 1200 00 John Wolf, note dated March 28, 1890 44S 00 Less two and one half pe cent, from the same to be retained by the said executors as their commission or com pensation for care and responsibility of administration etc. The said F. P. Manhart, as the said financial agent or treasurer of the said Theological Missionary Institute of Selinsgrove, Snyder county, Pennsyl vania, shall, before being entitled or authorized to receive and receipt for the same, file of record with this case a certificate from the board of trustees, managers, or other duly authorized and empowered body to grant, issue or give the same for the said Theolo gical Missionary Institute, and shall also deliver to the said executors, their heirs, administrators, or assigns, a refunding bond with its usual and ordinary conditions in the sum of ten thousand dollars with security to be approved by the Court, or one of the Judges thereof, in vacation. And the said F. P. Manhart, financial agent or the treasurer of the said The Theolo gical Missionary Institute of Selins grove, Snyder county, Pennsylvania, shall, before or upon receiving the said aforementioned securities give bond to the Commonwealth for the use of the said Theological Mission ary institute, in the sum of ten thou sand dollars with sureties to be ap- iroved by this Court, or one of the udnes thereof in vacation, and filer! of record in this case that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his trust in delivering and keeping the said securities or monies arising from the same p'aced and kept securely at interest under the direction of the Court of Common Pleas of Snyder county, Pennsylvania, and the yearly merest applied to the support of tne .aid Institute. The said executors to nav the costs 1 j of record in this case and the costs of the citation. IJv the Court. Petition to change the place of holding the election in East Scott Election District. It is ordered and directed that the place of holding the general, special and township election in East Scott Election District be and is hereby changed to the Odd Fellow's I fall. In the matter of tlu division of North Conyngham into two election districts, S. 1). Neyhart, Charles Mil ler and John Billig are appointed com missioners. In the matter of changing the elec tion place in Cleveland township, the Court made the following order : It is ordered and directed that the election upon the question of the lo cation or change of place of holding the general, special and township elec tion for the township of Cleveland subject to the election laws now in force and applicable to this proceed ing and that the election be held and conducted by the officers of the last preceding general election in said township. The constable of Cleve land township shall give notice by at least ten private handbills put up in the most public places in said town ship at least fifteen days before the time appointed in said notice that there will be a meeting of the electors held at the usual place of holding elections therein at a certain day and between certain hours of the said day to be appointed and named in said notices for the purpose of determin ing by vote upon the expediency of changing the place ot holding such elections. FAST LONG DISTANCE BIDE. Joe Beidleman, clerk at J. R. Schuyler's hardware store, rode from Millville to Bloomsburg on Monday, on a bicycle, a distance of 10$ miles in 42 minutes. It was on a wager of a box of cigars with C. W. Funston, that he could ride the distance in less than 45 minutes. The conditions of the race were that Beidleman should leave Millville at 4 o'clock, and an nounce by telephone when he started. He left Bloomsburg after dinner and leisurely rode to Millville, making it in about an hour. He had only eight minutes to rest before starting on the return. 1 he time from Mill ville to Mordansville 5 1 miles was 13 minutes here they were rebuild ing a bridge, and he was obliged to get off his wheel, walk over a plank and start on an up grade. When he came into town at corner of Iron and Main streets, in making the turn, and obstructed by some teams, he ran in to a post at Keller's notion store, making a complete somersault, but landed on his feet. lie quickly mount ed the wheel and came in at front of Court House with three minutes to spare. He rode a Columbia wheel weighing about x pounds. Without any mishaps the distance can be made in less than 40 minutes. THE LITTLE TYCOON. The Scranton Republican said of the performance of that very popular comic opera "The Little Tycoon," in that city last week : "The company that interpreted "Little Tycoon" last evening is exceptional in nearly every respect. It is chorally strong the action is prompt and the business is neatly done. The music is above the conventional it is more than bright; it is brilliant, sparkling. The voices are fresh and the harmony at times is ravishing. No opera that has ever been given here has brought us such effects, and so excellent were all the parts that comparisons and contrasts are not justified. 1 he cast is vocally fine. There is no criticism to be made of the chorus or the company's own orchestra they acquitted them selves admirably." Bloomsburg Opera House, Friday, 13th. Read Lowenberg's announcement on the first page. IKELER ENT. For the past two weeks Blooms burg society has been looking forward with great expectancy to an event that gave promise of being one of un usual brilliancy, by reason of the so cial position of the interested parties, and the elaborate preparations that were going on. Expectations were fully realized on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock, when 1-rcd Ikeler Esq., second son ol lion. J.. K. Ikeler, President Judge of this judicial dis trict, led lo the altar Miss Annie, laughter of Mrs. M. E. Ent and the late General Wellington If. Ent. The ceremony took place at Trinity Reformed church, and was performed y the Pastor, Rev. C. II. Brandt. Soon alter six o'clock the invited uests began to arrive in carriages and at the appointed hour the church was well filled with a brilliant assem blage. Floral decorations were pro fuse, and added to the enchantment of the scene. The bridal party entered the church in the following order: The ushers, Messrs. Frank P. Pur se!, Thos. B. Ilanly, .Samuel II. Har- inan, Edward Caldwell, of Bloomsburg, and John R. Sharpless of Catawissa j then followed a little flower girl, Man- on White of Philadelphia, a relative of the bride; the brides-maids, Misses Jennie I.ockard, Anna Eeverett, Jes sie Ent, Grace Neal, of Bloomsburg, and Eleanor Harrison of Lewisburg ; the Maid of Honor, Miss Lady Belle Hammett of Kansas City; the bride on the arm of her cousin, N. U. Funk, Esq. As the procession advanced up the central aisie, the bridegroom and his best man, his brother Frank Ike ler, went up the right hand side aisle, and met the procession at the altar rail. As they entered, the March from Lohengrin was sung by Misses Nellie Ent and McIIenry, and Messrs. Yost and Bidleman. The cere mony was performed in an impressive manner, the ring being used, and at its close the procession retired in re verse order, while Chas. P. Elwell s orchestra played Mendelssohn's March. A reception was held at Mrs. Ent s residence, and the invited guests reached there by carriages, and by the steamboat Columbia, which was placed at the disposal of all who de sired to use it. Elwell s orchestra furnished music during the evennig, and all who wished to dance had an opportunity of doing so. Mr. Funk's portion of the large mansion was thrown open, so that there was an abundance of room. The bridal party received the guests in the spacious parlors, and when all had been pre sented, the company sat down to a delicious wedding supper. And just here for the first time we have an opportunity to look at the gowns of the ladies of the bridal party, the bride wore a dress of white satin duchess, trimmed with point lace, en train, with veil, and carried white roses. 1 he Maid ot Honor wore a dress of heavy French silk, trimmed with French mulle, decollete, gloves and slippers to match and carried white roses. The brides-maids wore gowns of white cloth with gold trimming, with gloves and slippers to match, and carried yellow roses. Mr. and Mrs. Ikeler left home in time to take the 1 1 o'clock train on the P. & R. railroad, but whither they went, no one can say. for after the manner of the modern bride and groom, they did not tell, though it was whispered that they will see the World's Fair before their return. I hey left midst a show er of rice and old shoes. The display of presents was very large and embraced many very beau tiful gifts of furniture, lamps, silver, cut glass, china, linen, pictures, clocks, money, &c. Among those present from out of town were the following : Mrs. Clara J. White, Philadelphia; Misses Mollie and Lucia Smith, Ply mouth, Wisconsin ; Miss Margery Thayer, Portland, Oregon ; Hon. C. G. Murphy and Miss Maggie Murphy, Centralia ; William H. Showers, Will iamsport ; Mrs. Daniel Snyder, Mrs. W. B. Milnes, Espy ; Miss Eleanor Harrison, Lewisburg; Mrs. W. Lev- erett, Wilkesbarre j Miss Helen Har man, Bridgeport Mr. Becht, of Muncy; Mrs. W. II. Rhawn, Cata wissa; Miss Stone, Northumberland About 100 guests attended the re ception. Mr. Ikeler is a brilliant young at torney, and bis fair bride is one of Bloomsburgs popular belles, and they start out in married life followed by the best wishes of hosts of friends. A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY. Hon. William Elwell was born on the 9th day of October, 180S, conse quently on Mond.iy last he w,v eighty five years old. Five years ago he re signed the office of President Judge of the 26th Judicial District after having served in that capacity lor twenty six years, and has been living in retire ment since then, his impaired hearing not pctmitting him to engage actively in law practice. His friends have not forgotten him however, and on Mon dai' morning the members of the IVr and the Prolhonotary, Register and Recorder am'. Shciif!, assembled at the Court House at 11 o'clock, and the procession numbering twenty-five head ed by Judge E. R. Ikeler. Senator C. R. Buckalew, ami Col. J. G. J-recze went in a body to Judge Elwell's resi dence to pay him their respects and to congratulate him on having attained so venerable an age with all his mental faculties unimpaired. The white haired jurist met them at the door and welcomed them cordially. After a hearty hand shake ail around, and some pleasant discourse the visitors withdrew and proceeded to the Ex change Hotel parlor, where the fol lowing resolution, drawn by Capt. J. B. Robison. was unanimously adopt ed : "The Members of the Bar and oth er officers of the Columbia County Courts in session assembled do hereby most heartily cong'ahilate the I Ion, Wm. Elwell on his. this day. at taining the 85th anniversary of his birthday. They express the hope that the remaining days of his life may be as happy and pleasant as his long ser vice as President Judge of our Courts was honorable and aule. Among those present but two, Sen ator Buckalew and Col. Freeze, were born when Judge Elvell was admitted to U19 Bar in 1833, and nearly all were admitted to the Bar while he was on the Bench. After the relation of some reminiscences by the older attorneys, the meeting adjourned. During the day the Judge received calls from many other friends. A FAMILY REUNION. But the prominent feature of the day was a family reunion, in the after noon when this honored patriarch sat down to dinner surrounded by eigh teen descendents and relatives. There were present his daughters, Mrs. C. E. Smith and her two daughters, Miss es Mollie and Lucia, of Plymouth, Wisconsin ; Mrs. N. U. Funk and hus band and two children of Bloomsburg; his sons, E. W. Elwell, and wife of Towanda ; and Gao. E. Elwell, wife and son, and Chas. P. Elwell of Bloomsburg; Miss Margery Thayer, a niece, of YVashington state, Mr. and Mrs. L Runyon and daughter, Miss Maude. The members of the family not present were two grandchildren and three great grandchildren of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and two grand children and one great grandchild, of Westerly, Rhode Island. The day was greatly enjoyed by all who participated and especially by the Judge, who highly appreciated the kind attention shown him by his many friends. If spared another year, Mr. and Mrs. Elwell will celebrate their golden wedding. attractive" WINDOWS. The show windows in W. S. Rish ton's drug store are atti acting much attention this week. The lower one is devoted to sponges and chamois skins, and contains a life size figure of a lady made entirely of these mater ials. The dress is of chamois with sponge trimmings, and makes a very stylish costume. Mrs. Rishton is the designer. The upper window was decorated by Mr. Rishton, and con tains an imitation frog pond. A mirror makes a natural looking sheet of water, and this is surrounded by moss and ferns, with frogs distributed all around. A sign "Frog in your throat, 10 cents," is a conspicuous feature. hepta'sophs- Saturday morning Geo.'.V. Metzel, arrived in this borough to see after the interests of the Order Hcptasophs, an organization that has been in ex istence over fifteen years, and pays at death from $1,000 to $5,000, to the beneficiaries of its members. Judge Metzel is the founder of the order and will remain in Bloomsburg a few days to advance the conclave established here last spring, and give instructions in the work. Mr. Metzel is a resi dent of Stewartstown, York Counly, Pa. Hess Bros, the Jewelers and Station ers, have recently received from the cities a large invoice of tine goods in their line, embracing watches, silver ware, jewelry and a complete assort ment of new goods. BRIEF MENTION. About Peoplfl You Know. W. Clark Sloan and Sam Harman returned last Friday from their trip. Hon. I. K. Krickbaum was in town on legal business on Saturday. J. R. Fowler, democratic candidate for County Treasurer was m town Saturday last greeting his many friends John Harman, Seymour Pohe and Joe Beidleman will enter the Bicycle contest Thursday. Major Michael Vance of Orange has recently had the misfortune to lose the sight of his left eye. David Mouser of Montour town ship was among the m.v.vy visitors to town on Saturday last. Mrs. C. E. Smith and daughter, Misses Mollie and Lucia, are visiting at Judge Elwell's. J. G. Swank, candidate for county commissioner, was in town on Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Elwell of To wanda are spending this week with relatives here, and attending the fair. Carl Caswell i, visiting in New York with Mr. T. F. Forrest. It is his first visit to the great city. William II. Clark who has been spending the summer at home, re turned to his plantation in Florida last week. Rev. and Mrs. I. M. Patterson gave a reception on Monday afternoon at the Parsonage, to all the Normal students who attend the Presbyterian Church. It was a very pleasant gathering. During Sunday the water closet on the second floor of Wells' building became clogged, and the water over flowed in a constant stream until early Monday morning, when night watchman Hower discovered it, and notified Mr. Wells. On entering the clothing store of Gidding & Salsburg it was found that the water had gone through the ceiling and damaged a considerable quantity of clothing. B. W. Jury & Son put men at work on the ceiling at once, and by night a new ceiling of yellow pine was put up. The water loosened the plaster and went clear through to the cellar, where there was quite a pool formed. The damaged clothing is being sold out at very low prices. Among the exhibits at the fair this week, is a case of horse shoes made by Theodore F. Smith, of Blooms burg. The case is about two by three feet and is made of polished oak, and the interior is lined with plush. There are many varieties of shoes and all are nickle plated, thus showing up we l on the plush back ground. They are of different shapes and sizes, and exhibit much skill in their workman ship. Mr. Smith also made the case himself, and the tools with which the case was made. He possesses extra ordinary ability as a mechanic. Look out for sharpers this week. The town will be full of them during the fair. Every kind of game will be played to swindle the unwary. The better way to do is to have noth ing to do with strangers, who want to transact any business on the street or in an out of the way place. Don't try to beat any swindlers at their own games. Manager Dentler was obliged to give a big guarantee in order to secure the Little Tycoon Company, and his efforts should be rewarded with a full house. The company carries its own scenery, and a fine orchestra. They will be in Bloomsburg on Friday night of this week Secure seats early, as they are filling up rapidly. Keep your doors and windows se curely fastened when you are away from home during this week. At every fair there are a lot of sneak thieves who get into houses and steal. It would be well to keep all the doors shut even when you are at home, as an open door is an invitation to a thief to slide in and grab anything in sight. The Bloomsburg & Sullivan R. R. Company will run a special train Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this week, leaving Jamison City at 7:50 a. m. stopping at all stations along the road, arriving at Bloomsburg 10:00 a. m. Returning will leave Blooms burg at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The Scranton Choral Union, win ners of the World's Fair Eisteddfod $5,000 prize, has decided to compete at the International Eisteddfod at Caernarvon, Wales, next June. THE OLD 1). LOWENBERfi CLOTHING GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. The entire Stock to be Slaught ered, sacrificed. must be Largest sacrifice sale of desirable CLOTHING HATS AND Furnishings ever held in this section. Cost of goods will be no object. Come in and take your choice and make the most of the rare opportunity. Fine Suits AND Overcoats lor Men, Youths, boys and Children. Shirts, underwear, neckties, children's waists, overalls, elegant piece goods, valises; hats and caps, and trunks, all to be closed out at ridicu lous prices to give the people here the benefit trather than to close the goods out in bulk. Jewelry and watches at a great deal less than cost. Now is your time to buy as this is a genuine sale. They are positively going out of business at the n 11. Liny urn 0MMog EMYTIINK SOLD, nifrniTnnnn
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