This Papsr and tho NEW YOSK WEEK LY WOULD olio yoar for $1.60. Advcrtiso ycur Gccd3 and'yov.r Wants in thi3 pap:r. Tho circulaticn is large, and Pates Low. VOL 29 HLOOMSISUJIG. PA..FKIDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1S9 1. NO 8 1 i WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. PARADE DY P. O. S. OF A. AND PRE SENTATION OF i-'LAO TO NORMAL SCHOOL. Thursday, February 32nd, 1894, tho birthday of the groat and only Wash ington, dawned clear and bright. The sound of brass bands was heard early on the streets as the delegations of P. O. S. of A Camps arrived on the train?. At 9:45 the parade was form ed on Market Square under the dir ection of Thos. E. Geddes, Chief Mar sha', and his assistants mounted. The line was headed by the Franklin Band in handsome uniforms, followed by the camps of Stoneytown.Catawissa and Bloomsburg, and the Catawissi Band. The large and handsome flag to be presented to the Normal School was carried at the end of the line. The parade marched directly to the Normal, and the flag was hoisted on the buildings, and the students sang a patriotic song, after which all entered the auditorium where an eloquent pre sentation address was made by Rev. U. Mj ers of Catawissa, which was re sponded to by Prof. Coughlin of Wilkesbarre, and this was followed by other appropriate dedicatory exercises. After these were over the societies and bands, augmented by the Benton band and camp marched down Main street to East, and down East to Fifth, and thence through other streets, making an imposing appearance. A conven tion was held in the Opera House af ter the parade by all the camps pres ent, and in the evening a public meet ing was held, which was addressed by Rev. Rupley of Catawissa, and others. Music was provided by C. P. Elwcll's orchestra and the Y. M. C. A. choir. At the Normal School after the flag presentation there were gymnastic sports in the new gymnasium, and a banquet at 2 p. m, A full report will be given next week. Enemies for Life. Of the next attraction in Garman's ' opera house the Louisville l'ost says : 'Enemies for Life," a realistic melo dramatic sensation in four acts is the bill offered the patrons of the Bijou Theater this week for entertainment. The play was presented to a good audience yesterday, and again last evening to an audience of considerable proportions and keen appreciation of the stirring action of the play by ap plause furious and frequent. The play tells the story of Naomi Wellington, her trials and tribulations, of her triumph over the machinations of her arch enemy, and their final re conciliation. The play gives oppor tunity for the introduction of many mechanical and scenic effects. These are presented with a skill which set the audience wild with delight last even ing. The prison scene in the second act was well put on. The play has its climax in the third act. The scene is a gypsy camp by a water-fall, which is finely realistic. The tents, the wagons, the scenery of the canyon, are all excellent. A storm which breaks upon the little camp is truly terrific, and a tree is burst asun der by a thunder-bolt with startling truth. The audience last evening gave evidence of their appreciation by thunderous applause. Miss Joan Cravan as Naomi, a part calling for strong emotional powers, was thoroughly convincing in her por trayal of character, and was given the heartiest applause. Miss Marie Bald win's poitraiture of Hester Cameron was equally acceptable. Tames A. Ryan was successful with the comedy part of a tramp, and VV. H. Harvey as a gypsy earned much praise as a char acter actor. The cast was good, throughout. Bloomsburg Opera House, Feb. 24. Seats at Slate's. An Important Case. Joseph M. Lilly and others, resi dents of Berwick, have made applica tion to the Attorney General for a writ of quo warranto to forfeit all charter rights of the Jackson & Woodin Manufacturing Co., of Ber wick, by reason of said Company in directly maintaining a company or supply store, whore its employees are made to deal. The application is represented by James Scarlet and V. II. Rhawn, Esris., and the Company by Senator Herring, John G. Johnson, Esq., Philadelphia, and Fred Ikeler, Esq., and was argued before the At torney General bv Messrs. Scarlet & Herring on Saturday last. That ollic ial has reserved his decision. Item. The School Furnishing Company's works began operations Monday, after an idleness of four months. They will soon give employment to their full force of workmen. VOTE IN BLOOMSBURG. The following is the vote cist at Bloomsbcrg Tuesday, February 20th. it is the largest vote cast at a snnnrr election. Those marked () are elect ed, i-or inspector of election all can didates named were chosen as each party only nominated one in a votimr district, there was no contest. Districts. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th RKPKESKNTA'ITVE-AT-LARGE. Galnsha A. Crow, R. 87 81 117 71 J. D. Hancock, 1) 61 62 104 77 Henry V. Morrow, P.... 7 I 4 1 A. 1). Marklcy, Pa. 1) a 5 V. A. Eoticr, Pco. P.... 1 .. 1 1 (1. A. Crow, I'roc. T PRKSIDKNT TOWN COUNCIL. W. O. Holme, R 94 61 I tS 63 r. l'. Drinker," Worn... 73 103 124 92 MEMBERS TOWN COUNCIL. H. K. Hicks.OR , od i8ct m S. C. Creasy, OR 104 120 230 1 14 J. E. Wilson.OR 177 86 178 87 Stephen Knorr,D 151 126 195J 164 Clinton Sterling,!) 91 184 169J 155 Isaac Yost, D ...115 85 151 201 V. H. Swcntzcl, Norn. 10 80 61 7 Thos. C.orrcy, Norn 127 95 124 151 W. H. Housel, Norn ... 49 77 ' 290 51 JUSTICE PEACE. J. K. Edgar, R 62 65 107 71 Jno. M. Clark, OD 103 93 135 103 SCHOOL DIRECTORS. W. E. Rinker, RO 177 159 239 133 J. R. Townseml,D 147 164 256 187 TAX COLLECTOR. I D. Kase, R 41 49 87 M. C. Woodward, I).... 64 79 61 J. K. liitlenbcudcr, O... ji 41 117 TRIENNIAL ASSESSOR. C. V. Kunyon, R 1 70 129 206 A. N. Yost.OD 46 ,64 263 JUDGE OF ELECTION. 73 63 114 212 Theodore Smith, R.... Win. E. Knorr.OD , Daniel Uryfogle, R , J. E. Wclliver.OD , Thos. E. Geddes, R.... Eli Joncs,D Wm. C Shaw, R Isaiah Ohl.OD 76 S3 73 88 118 121 7S 92 INSPECTOR OF ELECTION. Fred Holmes, R 83 V. C. Eyer, D 80 S. W. Pugh, I) 80 C. T. Hendcrshott, U. , 73 h. J. Oeanngcr, R : 19 Rush Zarr, D 123 W. I. Shu It, R H. W. Cnjcr, V 72 96 ASSISTANT ASSESSOR. K. C. F.nt.OR 87 P.irkley, I) 79 liaum.OD Hartman, R Hagcnluch,R. liillmeyer, V Heacock, R Jones, 51) J. 9 69 H. J. P.. W, 140 109 retcr J. E. 60 1 06 retcr RES0UER3 HARD AT WORK. THE TASK OF REACHING THE ENTOMBED MINERS ONE OF GREAT DIFFICULTY. There has been no cessation of ef fort on the part of the rescuers who are digging for the entombed men at Plymouth. Many miners were at the scene of the disaster and the general opinion among the most experienced was that the thirteen victims would never be rescued alive. A wild hope was born in the breasts of the victims' friends when word came that a supply of blankets had been ordered to the shaft, but the order was given merely as a precautionary in case the rescuers should come on the men unexpectedly. All day the res- cuerers are kept ceaselessly at work, gang succeeding gang at regular inter vals 1 he task is not only hard and dangerous, but discouraging. No sooner do the men gain twenty feet or so than the top settles down. The rescuing party have already had many close calls and the prediction is freely made by old miners that more lives will be sacrificed before the victims are reached. Although the air is filled with rumors of every description, the sim pie fact is that no one knows when the men will be reached. Were the rescuerers driving through solid coal or the rock, the exact hour when they would reach a given point could easily be ascertained. But with a mass of loose coal in front of them and a roof which threatens at any moment to crash down upon and bury them, the men find it hard to foretell the result with any degree of confidence. Bowmanitc3 Agaia ViotoriouB. Judge Mayer, of Lock Haven, has filed his opinion in the Bethlehem Evangelical Church case, Rev. J. C. Bleim, et al., vs. Rev. 11. I). Schultz et al., sustaining the report of R. C. Stewart, master. This report was in favor of the plaintiffs, the Bowman itcs. The action was brought to de termine whether the Bowman Esher faction or the Dubsites were entitled to the possession of the church and parsonage. F. V. Edgar, of counsel for the Dubsites, has filed a motion for a rehearing. ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH. On Thursday evening of last week as Mrs. Louis Cohen was on her way home, and was going down West street from Main, she was attacked with a paroxysm of pain as she was passing Thomas Gorrey's residence, and entering the house she found Mr. Gorrey and called for him to help her. tie summoned his wife and daughter, who loosed Mrs. Cohen's dress and p'accd hot irons to her feet, while Mr. Gorrey sent for a physician and noti fied Airs. Cohen's family. In a few moments she became unconscious and was dead before the doctor arrived. It is supposed that death was caused by a rush of blood to the head. Mrs. Cohen had been up street on some cr rands, and about nine o'clock she stopped in the store of Alexander Bros. & Co. and talked with her hus band, and then came down to C. B. Chrisman's and purchased some fish, leaving there to go home, apparently in excellert health. Her sudden death was a great shock to the com munity, and a crushing blow to her husband and six children. She Was an excellent wife and a devoted moth er, and great sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. Mrs. Cohen was a sister of Oscar and Less Alexander, and her age was fifty-one years. The funeral services were held at the residence, corner of Third and West streets, on Monday morning at nine o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Josephs of Wilkesbarre, and Rev. Mr. Myers of Danville, Jewish Rabbis. The pall bearers were Louis Lowenberg, Louis Gross, J. M. Gid ding, J. R. Townsend, of Bloomsburg, and Louis Bloch and J. Heim, of Dan ville. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were taken on the 10:49 train to New York, where the burial took place on Tues day. Court Proceedings, Continued. Sale of real estate of Eliza J. John son, deceased, ordered. Sheriff's deed acknowledged to W. II. Miller for D. S. Brown property. Ida S. Girton appointed guardian of minor children of Wm. II. Shaffer, deceased. App, Hains & Co., vs. James Ma gee et al. Mechanics lien. Defend ants plead nil. debit. The jury Thursday morning handed in a sealed verdict for the plaintiffs the full amount claimed. Sarah Call vs. John Steely and Geo. Breisch, guardian of Nora Gearhart. Ejectment. Sale of real estate of John Dona hue, deceased, ordered. Robert S. Howell, of Espy, pre sented a bill in equity, to restrain the Commissioners from sending out the election tickets of Scott township in the form they are printed. He claimed that there were more names on the ticket than should be; that two caucuses were held, one for each, East and West Scott, instead of a joint caucus. The Court held that under the circumstances, and at this late day, no change should be made; that the Commissioners djd the best they could and the tickets as printed should stand. Investment of funds of minor chil dren of Arthur McLaughlin, ap proved. Estate of Daniel Martz, deceased. J. L. Evans, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate of Henry B. Angle. Fred. Ikeler, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate of B. F. Savitts. T. J. Vanderslice, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate of Valentine Welliver. J. H. Maize, Esq., appointed commis sioner to take testimony. Estate Lafayette Unger. W. II. Rhawn, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate of David Phillips, deceased. L. S. Wintersteen, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate Jacob O. Wilson. Jacob M. Wenner appointed trustee to sell real estate. Scott Twp. vs. John Watters, John Turner, Stephen Pohe and Mary Angle, Admr. Rule granted to show cause why judgment shall not be en tered against John Watters for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense. Estate Hannah Wagner. Robert R. Little, Esq., appointed auditor. Estate Wm. If. Yohey. H. A. M'Killip, Esq , appointed auditor. Acljournruoiit. The meeting before W. II. Snyder, Esq., in the matter of the adjustment of the school claims between Cata wissa borough and Catawissa town ship, has been adjourned until March 15, 1894, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the law office of W. II. Rhawn, Esq. rox OHASC The sportsmen of the town gave a fox chase Tuesday. They let a grey fox loose near the country residence of Hon. C. R. Buckalcw, above town. After the fox had a start of ten min utes the dogs were let loose and im mediately took the trail. The fox started in a northernly direction to ward the creek, and then circling about, crossed the road up near the farm of Mr. Melick, and made for the river hill. The dogs followed closely and captured him at the river, near Espy. The three dogs, belonging to County Treasurer Fowler, Postmas ter J. H. Mercer, and Wm. F. Bodine, had the fox killed when the hunters came upon them. A Now Firmi F. P. Pursel and Samuel II! Har man have purchased the entire stock of goods in the McKclvy store, from A. Z. Schoch, assignee, with the ap proval of the Court, and the store will be opened next Monday, by the new firm of rursel & Harman. A rear rangement of the goods on the gro cery side, has greatly improved the appearance of the store. Both of these young men have had experi ence in the business, Mr. Pursel hav ing been the buyer for I. W. Mc Kelvy on the dry goods side for many years, and Mr. Harman held a posi tion as clerk there for some time. They propose to maintain the high reputation of the store, and the liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed should be accorded the new firm. Orangeville, Pa., Feb. 18, '94. Resolutions of sympathy relative to the death of Zella Appolman. Whereas, death has entered our Sabbath School and taken from our number another of its members. Therefore .Resolved, that in the death of this child the infant class loses one of its brightest buds of promise. Though our hearts are sad we acknowledge the hand of a kind father who has earl) transplanted this little one into the home and keeping of Him who said, suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Resolved, that we as Sunday School workers labor more earnestly, in lead ing those under our care, to the Great Shepherd of Souls. Resolved, that to the sorrowing par ents, brother and sister, we tender our warmest sympathy. While your home has been made desolate, your hearts bereaved, of a choice treasure Zella's freed spirit awaits in Gods own home the coming of father, mother, brother and sister. Not lost, but only gone a little while before. Resolved, that a copy of these res olutions be sent to the parents. Zella s Sunday School Teacher and Class. ) Com. Mr. A. P. Young of Millville at tended the Farmers' Institute at Tunkhannock last week, and made an address, of which the Scranton Re publican, says : "Mr. A. P. Young of Millville was then introduced and presented a well prepared paper, choosing for his sub ject : "Brother Farmers, what do the Signs indicate ? Mr. Young said : "Actions sometimes speak louder than words, The farmers' surroundings portray either his prosperity or his failures, as the case may be. It is wise for a person to consider well in making a choice of his vocation. But when that choice is once decided let it be final and conclusive, and every effort put forth for a successful termi nation. Adventures are risky and dangerous, and the casual observer notes the conditions and the surround ings. A careless condition of the buildings, fences, utensils, and crops on the premises indicate unprofitable farming. While the fowls are unprotected and forced to roost in the fruit trees in the inclemency of the weather, it is sure and unmistakable that the egg supply will be small. Luxuriant growth of noxious weeds about the premises is not only detrimental to the farmer himself, but to all his neighbors, "rar mers institute are doing their part, but back of all that is a work to do that demands personal attention, and .a change for the Letter in these stir roundings will be when the business is transferred to more skillful hands. The Congressman-at-Large suffered on Tuesday, because'of the peculiar form of the ballot. There was so much independent voting that the head of the ticket was forgotten. The vote for Congressman-at-Large was very much smaller than the rest of the ticket. A SILVER WEDDING. A very p!easant gathering of the friends of Mr. F. II. and Mrs. Dora C. Ilagcnbuch was enjoyed at their residence in Centre, on the 17th inst. The occasion was the celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of their happy married life. Guests from far and near were drawn to the old home stead, where Sir. and Mrs. Hagen buch are wont to dispense their hospi tality, in order that they might show their appreciation of the kindner s of friends, and to express their sincere wishes of abundant happiness for their future. After enjoying a very pleasant time in conversation, the invitation to din ner was given, and the guests gather ed around a table laden with most delicate and delicious fare. I would not undertake to describe the kinds and variety of food with which ihe table was loaded. It is sufficient to say that all that the most delicate taste or the most healthy appetite could crave was furnished. The Bride and Groom were most ably assisted by nephews, nieces, cous ins and friends in their successful ef forts to make their friends happy and they succeeded in doing all that the most critical taste could desire. The friends who came to enjoy this silver anniversary were mindful to bring with them some memento of their affection, and many and valuable were the gifts for which the sincere thanks of the happy couple were re turned. I might occupy much of your valu able space in writing of this occasion but do not wish to do so. I might, however, say that Berwick, Danville, Nanticoke, Lightstrcet, Espy, Blooms burg and Milton furnished participants for the occasion, while also, many of the nearer neighbors of the Bride and Groom, were present to share in the enjoyments of the day. After several hours spent in a most pleasant way, the guests in couples ana quadruples, or still larger num bers said "good bye," and with kind est wishes for the future, to the ring ing of the "merry, merry sleighbells," took their departure for home. The number of those present was over one hundred. A Guest. LOCAL INSTITUTE. A local institute for the townships of Scott and Centre will be held at Espy on Saturdaj', Feb. 24th. The teachers of these districts are expect ed to attend and have-their names re corded. An interesting program is being arranged and all are invited to attend. TO THE PUBLIC). The parents of the late P. F. Sals- burg tender their thaiks for the gen erous patronage through his lite, and also to friends who were so kind in his sad death. The business will be conducted bv Mr. T. M. Giddins. who bought the whole stock and good will for full value, one hundred cents on the dol lar. Again thanking the public, I am sincerely, Mark Salsburg, Administrator, Canton, Pa. The Ladies o the Presbyterian church will give a chicken and hot cake supper, beginning at 5 o'clock on Friday evening, February 23rd, at the house of Mrs. E Rupert corner of Centre and Third streets. Supper 25 cts. Ice Cream and Cake extra. Wm. F. Bodine's hound received a severe wound in the fox chase Tues day. It is supposed he was caught by a barbed wire fence, as the flesh was torn about eight inches across the tendons of the hind leg. The wound did not retard the dog in his pursuit of the fox, as he was one of the three that caught the fox. This is the first time that an inde pendent candidate for member of iown Council has failed to be elected. The very large vote polled, was proba ble the cause of it. Both political parties seemed to stick closely to their ticket as nominated for members of the Council, and few voters took advan tage of the right to vote for one mem ber. " Enemies for Life " is a play of absorbing interest and natural in its entirety. I he audience is kept speH bound, one moment chained down to sympathize with the woes of others, and as if by magic touch, when the sense of emotion is well nigh ex hausted, wo are wafted upon the bil lows of laughter, and our other na ture, to laugh and be pleased, is catered to in a most excellent style. Rrooklyn F.agle. Opera House, Saturday, Feb. 24. BRIEF MENTION. About Poople You Know. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf Dreifuss of Mil ton spent Sunday and Monday in town. Edward Eyer has passed an exami nation before the State Board of Phar macy. Elias Reichard, of Orangeville, spent Monday in Bloomsburg. He is a prosperous farmer. Frank Aurand has bought the well known trotter Hero from his brother Harry. Dr. Harry Billmeyer and wife of Montana, are visiting the Doctor's parents here. County Treasurer Fowler had a se vere attack of illness last week, but was able to resume his duties on Thurs day. Hon. E. M. Tewksbury went to Monroe county on Wednesday to at tend a Farmers' Institute at Broad headville. Benjamin Nicoll, of New York, brother of District Attorney Delancy Nicoll, of that city, was in town on Saturday of last week. L. S. Winter steen, Esq., went to New York with him on business on Saturday. Mrs. Dr. Henkel and her Sunday School class of Catawissa, spent last Saturday afternoon at Mr. F. C. Eyer's on Market street, coming over for a sleigh ride. Mrs. Henkel is a sister of Mr. Eyer's. Sheriff Mourey took Wm. Wilson and George Houghton to the State Reformatory, at Huntington, on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Wm. Krickbaum and Henry Ney hard as assistants. E. B. Dreisbach has had a severe attack of the grip. We are pleased to note that he is rapidly improving and will soon be on the street again. Mr. Wm. Barratt, an experienced nurse, had charge of him during his sickness. James H. Mercer and G. M. Quick were in Washington last Saturday. Mr. Mercer went down to see the President in reference to the rent of room and fixtures for the Poet Office at Bloomsburg, and bring his commis sion along with him. The commis sion is dated Monday, February 5. Bartley Albertson and family, start ed for their new home at Moselle, Jones county, Mississippi, Wednesday. He was accompanied also bywhis son B. E. Albertson and wife, Robert Whitenight of Orangeville and Thom as Rittenhouse of Beaver Valley. They will arrive at their home about Saturday. Notice to Tax Payers. All tax payers in Bloomsburg who have not paid their taxes for 1893 or previous years are notified that they must settle by April 1st, or costs will be made. 3-23-31.. M. C. Woodward, Collector. A four horse load of Bloomshurir people went over to Baldis Sterling's T , 1 l I li . 1 in tiemiocK rownsnip on aaturoay ni?ht. and had a trood tim. W. V. Foulke, the tenant on the Hender- shott larm, provided the conveyance. A turkey supper was enjoyed at Kelchner's hotel at Rupert on Wed nesday evening. Quite a party went down from Bloomsburg on the train, and Ale Derr brought them home af ter the supper. Several handsome pictures are on exhibition in J. G. Wells' show win dows. They are painted in water colors, and are taken from scenes near Bloomsburg. They are the work of T. Emerson Dillon, and are for sale. F. D. Dentlor will start on the road about the middle of March, repre senting the Stearns Shoe Co. . His territory will embrace a number of the adjoining counties, and thus his trips need not be more than a week at a time. Mr. Dentler has been in the shoe business in this town for a number of years, and should make a good representative lor the firm. The following letters are held at the Bloomsburg, Pa., post office and will bo sent to the dead letter office Mar. 6, 1894 Miss Emma Brobst, Mrs. H. W. Miller. Miss May Myers, W. R. Stewart. Persons calling for these letters will please say they were advertised Feb. 20, 1894. One cent will be charged on each letter advertised. A. B. Cathcari. P. M. .
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