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FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1895.
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9 second class matter, March 1, 1WN).
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Gidding & Co. sell boy's wash suits
at 69 cts.
Cummings & Veidy have a good
two seated carriage with canopy top
for sale.
The Wyoming Seminary Base Ball
Club beat the Normal team on Satur
day afternoon by a score of 9 to 6.
The sheriffs sales advertised for
Monday were postponed to Saturday
at a o clock p. m.
Gidding & Co. placed on their
tables $8, $9 and $10 suits, odd sizes
at 6.98.
Quite a number drove to Berwick
on Wednesday even ng to see Roland
Reed at the Opera House.
Nancy Stetler, aged 7S years, died
on Saturday on Ever street at the
residence of her nephew, J. H. Totter,
Gidding & Co. sell children's
knee pants for 15 cts.
wash
Bloomsbure is at its best now. The
trees have put on their summer dress,
and the well kept lawns are covered
with a velvety creen. 1 here is not a
more beautiful town in the State.
Gidding & Co. sell boy s wash suits
at 69 cts.
The funeral of Marion Wilbu
Rutter was held at the residence on
Iron Street on Saturday afternoon at
ha'f past four o'clock,
Rev. Dr. H
X.. Jones, rector of
Church, Wilkes Barre,
services.
St. Stephen';
conducted the
Gidding & Co. fell splendid all wool
men s suits at 4.98.
The Evaneelical congregation is
holding Sunday school,, and morning
services in Y. M. C. A. Hall on Sun
days. Rev. G. W. Curran is th
pastor. They expect to have a dedica
tion of their rebuilt church about the
first of June.
Louis Bernhard is building an addi
tion to his residence on Fifth street,
It is of brick, two stories high, and
the dimensions are 10 by 2? feet
The first floor will be used for a din
ine room and kitchen, and second
floor for sleeping apartments.
Gidding & Co. sell splendid all wool
men s suits at 49.
A protracted meeting is in progress
at the Baptist Church ana wm
continued next week. It is expecter
that one or more ministers will assist
the pastor in preaching. A general
invitation is extended to the pubh
to attend.
Gidding & Co.
at 69 cts.
sell boy's wash suits
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Come and see my line before you purchase, and if
sell you, you will wish I had before the season is over.
Old wheels taken in exchange.
OPPOSITE POST-OFFICE.
Bakin
Stout men can find just their size in
clothing, shirts and underwear at Gid
ing & Co.
Rev. M. Towers, pastor of the Ro'
man Catholic church at Centraha.
ied of heart disease last Saturday.
He has been at Centralia for the past
seven years. 1 he funeral was largely
attended on Wednesday.
Gidding & Co. placed
on their
tables $3, $9 and $10 suits,
odd sizes
at 6.98.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The May session of court opened
on Monday, 6th inst. Tresident Judge
K. ikeler and Associate Millard
on the bench. Tudze Murphy arrived
ater in the day.
Harry Houck excused as a juror.
Tetition for the sale of the Blooms
burg Iron Co. filed.
lhe cases of Jonathan Beasley
Coal Co. vs. Latayette retterman con
tinued on account of the absence of
rant Herring, with the understanding
that they are to be put on the list for
the special Court to be held next
June.
I he same order was made in the
cases of Wm. Neal et. al. vs. Blooms
burg Belt RR. Co. and W. S. Moyer
executor et. al. vs. same.
Application for the incorporation of
the Shuman Cemetery Company hied.
Tetition for the incorporation of
Post 319 T. O. S. of A, filed.
Report of auditor in the estate of
Isaiah Shuman, confirmed nisi.
The report of the Commissioners in
the matter of the division of Hemlock
twp. into two election districts filed,
In the matter of the application of
J. L. Dillon for satisfaction of mort
gage by reason of lapse of time, proof
of service of notice having been made
on patties in interest. Kecorder was
ordered to satisfy the same.
The report of the appraiser setting
aside $300 worth of property in the
estate of Teter Bonny, deceased, to
the widow, confirmed nisi.
Report of sale of the real estate of
Susan Evans, deceased, confirmed
nisi
In the estate of Eliza Eck, deceased,
report of sale of real estate confirmed
nisi.
Tetition to lay out and vacate a
public road in Briarcreek twp., near
Andrew Smith, filed,
In the matter of the Singer Sewing
Machine Co. vs. Mrs. James Dyke
Motion for a new trial. The Court
handed down an opinion, dismissing
the reasons. a,id over ruling the mo
tion.
The report of auditor in the matter
of Catawissa Deposit Bank, confirm
ed nisi.
In the estate of Jesse Johnson de
ceased. Report of auditor confirmed
nisi.
The list of Grand Jurors was called,
twenty two were found to be in atten
dance
In the matter of the petition of
nattie L. Webb to satisfy a mortgage
by reason of lapse of time. Troof of
service of notice of this application
havine been made, the Recorder was
ordered to satisfy the same.
Tetition for a bridge over Little
Fishing Creek near Ezra Thomas, filed.
In the estate of Andrew Tarks de
ceased. Sale ot real estate ordered
Tetition of W. T. Evans by his
mother for a guardian. Estate not
over $75. Court appointed his mother
guardian
Mrs. J. M. C. Ranck filed a petition
for final discharge under the insolvent
law.
In the estate of Nathan Chromis
deceased. Return to writ of partition
confirmed nisi.
Upon petition F. B. Singly appoint
ed constable of Beaver twp., vice
Chas. A. Shuman who was elected
and resigned the office.
The trial list was cabled and eleven
cases were marked for trial next week
The Court urged upon counsel the
necessity of being ready for trial on
Monday morning.
James Brennen and James Reilly
excused from serving on the grand
iurv.
The Court appointed L. M. Creve
Lovell Diamond $100.
Peerless $100.
Cleveland $100 to $125.
Envoy $50 to $75.
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SlSTON
lirg, of Fishingcreek township as
foreman of grand jury.
In the matter of the sale ol the real
estate of Faul Zaner. Report of sale
confirmed nisi.
Report of sale of real estate in the
estate of Thomas Seigfried, dee'd, con
firmed nisi.
Samuel Girton appointed tipstaff to
the Grand Jury, and Wm. Barrett ap
pointed tipstaff to preserve order in
the court room.
The returns of the constables were
taken.
The newly elected constables were
called and sworn into office. The
Court instructed them that before
they could perform the duties of their
office they would be obliged to give
bonds in the sum of $1000, unless
they owned unincumbered real estate
to that value.
Tetition of Hurley Michael for the
benefit of the insolvent law filed.
Hearing fixed for the 4th Monday of
September, 1895, at 10 o'clock a. in.
Commonwealth vs. Solomon Dutr.
Continued upon petition.
Report of viewers of a public road
in bugarloat township near Albert
Cole's confirmed and width of road
fixed at 33 feet.
In the estate of Ruth John, de
ceased. Report of the auditor con
firmed nisi.
In the matter of the petition of
Silas E. Moyer to allow his trustee,
Geo. W. Supplee to invest $1000 of
the trust funds in the purchasing of
machinery to equip a mill, the answer
of Mrs. Martz, one of the remainder
men was read, denying the jurisdiction
of the Court to order such investment
under the will. The matter was held
under advisement.
Com. vs. B. J. Doyle and Tatrick
Cain, surety of the peace. The defend
ants, who were represented by Buck
ingham and Scarlet, moved for a eon
tinuance of the cause on account of
the absence of James Kerrigan, an
important witness. After consider
able discussion the motion was re
fused, pending the action of the
Grand Jury.
In the matter of the Com. vs. John
McNamara et. al. No. 6 Feb. T. 1863.
This case was tried at the February
Session, 1893. The charge was larce
ny and the defendant together with
two others was mnvirterl
of breaking
and entering into the store of Stephen
Baldy. Before sentence was pro
nounced Simon Veager, a special
officer of the Western District, ap
peared in Court and requested per
mission to take the prisoner to Ly
coming county as he was wanted by
the U. S. authorities on the charge of
robbing the post-office at Williamsport
He was allowed to take him with the
understanding that he was to be re
turned to this Court for sentence, but
somehow this was not (lone but he
was allowed to go at large about one
year ago. Sometime ago officer
Holland of the D. L. & W. R. R, Co.
in arresting tramps for stealing a ride
on the trains came upon McNamara.
He knew him at once and knew he
was wanted by the Court to receive
his sentence. On being called before
the Court, he said he had no counsel
neither did he desire any. The
Court sentenced him to pay a fine of
$50, and costs of prosecution, return
the property stolen if not already
done, and undergo imprisonment at
the Eastern Fenitentiary at labor for
the term of one year.
Charles C. Evans vs. Susan Hunt.
In equity. This was an injunction to
restrain the defendant from negotia
ting certain government bonds which
it is alleged she holds as trustee of
her late husband John Hunt. The
matter was held under consideration
by the Court.
Tetition for the appointmet of view
ers on a public road in Centre town
ship hied, also petition tor viewers
for a road in Jackson twp,
Tetition filed for the appointment
of re-viewers on a road in Fishing-
creek twp.
Upon petition of James T. Lawton
a commission was authorized to issue
to inquire into the lunacy of Margaret
I. Lawton.
Tearson Cordage Co. vs. Farmers
Froduce Exchange Lim. Thursday
fixed as the day for trial.
Report of sale of real estate in the
estates of Margaret Kostenbauder
and Mary Miller confirmed nisi,
Tetition for the appointment of
viewers of a road in Cleveland town
ship filed.
Rebecca Nice was appointed guard
ian of John Darling and Hannah
Ashton.
In the estate of Jacob Longen
berger, deceased. Sale of real estate
for the payment of debts ordered,
The answer and demurrer of I. W,
McKelvy to the citation granted on
petition of Luther Eyer, adm'r of
Andrew Clark, dee'd, filed.
In the matter of the dissolution of
the Bloomsburg Belt Railroad. "Hear
ing of the application for dissolution
continued until next Monday morn
ing at nine o clock.
Tetition for reviewers for a road in
Roarmgcreek twp, filed
Com. vs. Jos. H. Dawes. The
indictments prepared by the District
Attorney were withdrawn and new
ones sent to the Grand Jury.
I he widows appraisements, com
mon pleas accounts and register's ac
counts were confirmed nisi
The Grand Jury returned a true
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bill in the case of Com. vs. John Gil-
kin, larceny.
Com. vs. f rancis Morrison, charged
by his mother as being incorrigible.
The parties reside at Centralia. After
hearing the evidence of him and his
mother, the Court sentenced him to
give a bond in tne sum oi $300 to
keep the peace, pay the costs of prose
cution and stand committed until the
sentence was complied with.
George E. Wilson vs. Myra Wilson,
subpoena in divorce.
Com. vs. John Gilkin. The de
fendant in this case being called be
fore the Court plead guilty to having
stolen a cream cheese and about J of
a barrel of oysters from a freight car
on the Thiladelphia & Reading Rail
road at Catawissa. Upon being in
quired of by the Court he stated that
he committed the crime on account
of his poverty. That he was out of
work and had nothing to eat and had
three little motherless children, and
that it was his first offense. Samuel
Seicfried, a special officer of the T,
& R. RR. Co., who made the arrest
testified that the car had been report
ed broken open and that he was de
tailed on the case. That upon search
he found the cheese in the defend
ant's house (what was left of it) and
oyster shells in his cellar. The case
was held under advisement.
Return of sale in the estate of
Abram Treivelpiece confirmed nisi.
Sale of real estate of Mathias Kindt
continued until next term.
Same entry in the estate of Jacob
Andes, dee'd.
In the estate of Nehemiah Kile,
sale of real estate continued until
next Monday.
Com. vs. Otterman Voughtman,
settled, costs paid and nol. pros,
allowed.
Com. vs. Jos. Glenn, continued.
Com. vs. Teter Fetterman. Nol,
pros, allowed upon payment of costs,
Com. vs. Moses Hill and Chas. W,
Derr. Nol. pros, allowed.
Com. vs. Levi Crawford. Nol
pros, allowed.
Com. vs. Norman Young. Nol.
pros, upon pa) ment of costs.
Wm. C. Ludwig vs. Mary Ludwig.
Libel in divorce. Subpoena awarded.
Com. vs. Boyd Ikeler. Continued,
upon motion of District Attorney.
Return of inquest in the estate of
Daniel Stine, deed, confirmed nisi.
The inquest on the body of Walter
Hayes, deceased, was presented to
Court and approved.
The list of traverse jurors called and
the following excused : Wm. Davis,
Tohn Kellev, J. R. Montgomery and
Isaiah Raber.
Com. vs. Milton Hinterliter, assault
and battery, a true bill.
Tetition of Ira J. Thomas for satis
faction of a mortgage filed.
Com. vs. W. John, fornication and
bastardy. Defendant plead guilty and
the Court sentenced him to pay a fine
of $25 and costs of prosecution to
Edith Hoffman, the mother of the
child, $20 lying in expenses, $25 for
maintenance of the child to this time
and $c.oo per week payable quarterly
until the child arrives at the age of
seven years and give bond to the
overseers of the poor of Cleveland
township for the payment of the same,
Franklin township vs. Francis Ely,
continued to next term.
Franklin township vs. Fiancis Ely
continued until next term.
Adam Clayberger was appointed
deputy constable for the borough ot
Berwick.
Road in Jackson twp , near Ellis
Young's confirmed absolutely, and
the same entry wss made in reference
to road in Mount Fleasant twp, near
Thillip Miller's.
Report of viewers on Main street
in Catawissa borough confirmed ab
solute. Bond for the sale of the real estate
of William Miller, deceased, filed and
approved.
In the matter of the estate of Peter
A. Cole, dee'd. C. A. Small, Esq.,
appointed auditor.
In the estate of David Kreisher,
deceased. Robt. Buckingham is con
tinued as auditor to file report at next
term.
Houseknecbt vs. H. H. Ilulme.
The rule is continued for the purpose
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taken a little time to change advertisement.
White Dress Goods.
TM. i. tn 1,1. WHITE SEASON if Dame
sale the finest line of doited Swisses, Swisses,
nainsook. 5 special numbers in Linon de lslande j see tnem, who an unusuauy large urn
of lnces and embroideries for trimmings.
WASH DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS.
Printed Pelisse.
All the loveliness of the printer's art are
They are drawn and puckered enough to make
reach. Made of tiie finest Egyptian cottons.
Shirt Waists.
This warm wave has made this department
t lot of shirt waists at uoc ; value $1.25.
I'lnid silk waists, $4.25.
Taffeta silk waists, 6.50 ; lined and with shields.
Ilalmtai $3.75 ;
India silk waists, .f 1.00
Cotton wash waists, 15c. upwards.
I lull !;:: :! separata skirts to m with siirt ri
Underwear.
We ofler some of the best values we have
Men's halbriggan shirts and pants, 25c. shirts have French neck.
Undies' lisle vests, ribbon trimmed, 29c.
Ladies' maco " " " 10c. up.
Ladies' Egyptian yarn vests " 12J up.
Ladies' cotton vests, shell " 5c.
Children's vests, 8c up.
Extra large sizes in ladies' vests for stout people.
A FOIL USE OF LADIES'
If you want a bargain in LADIES' CAFES, see us.
Belt pins, 5c. Sterling silver belt pins, 25c.
Shirt waist belts complete buttons, studs 69c
licit buckles, 20, 25, 39, 50 and 75c.
Silk belting by the yard, in while, black and navy.
All the latest in neckwear. See our 21c. tecks and bows.
Zephyr dress ginghams, the I2$c. kind at loc. yard.
You want to see the pure Jack silks.
A special storm serge ot 50c. Black and navy.
fee that silk shirt waist at $2.69.
silk cheflons in all leading colors.
Crepon silks.
See that 50c. corset we oner you long waist.
Lace Curtains.
We offer you some special values in these goods. Call and see them.
Black moreen in cotton for skirts. Hustling silk linings.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON:
MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
There are a few people who can see a fioe dollar bill wrapped in our ad
vertisements. Those who have purchased one of our fine capes marked $i4.?o, and now
offered at $9.50 on a special sale, have seen the five dollar bill. Others can
save a less amount by buying a cheaper one, a $3. 95 one for $2.75 and soon
Well, they are going out every day with coats for the season. Shirt waists are
selling these warm days. We have a nice thing for children lawn hats and
caps. The new silver and white metal buckles and pins, both initial and
piain, are selling. We buy them from first hands. A new lot of table oil
cloth this week at r2c. We pick up good things wherever we can find them
for spot cash.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
of taking depositions, until next argu
ment Court.
Com. vs. Milton Hinterliter. Case
tried, verdict guilty. This was a
Main township case, and arose in a
quarrel over a child. The .defendant
struck the son of Mrs. Knecht, the
prosecutor, and she resented it, and
defendant struck and choked her. He
was convicted.
Com. vs. Francis Morrison. The
recognizance of the defendant and his
mother Catharine taken in the sum of
$300 that he keep the peace toward
all good citizens especially his mother.
After giving him some wholesome ad
vice in regard to his future conduct,
he was allowed to depart.
Com vs John Getkin, larceny. Be
ing called before the Court for sen
tence the Court said that they had
investigated his case and were led to
believe his story, that he stole the
cheese and oysters because he needed
food for his family. After informing
him of the punishment provided for
crimes of this nature, and also that
mercy had been requested not only by
his friends but also by the counsel for
the R. R. Co., the Court said they
would suspend sentence pendinjj his
good behaviour.
The Grand Jury returned the foll
owing true bills : Com. vs. Jos. H.
Dawes, forgery ; Com. vs. same, mis
demeanor ; Com. vs. Masteller, rape ;
Com. vs. same, adultry ; Com. vs.
same, adultery ; Com. vs. August
Kline, horse stealing.
Com. vs. Masteller, continued until
next term, having no oyer and termin
er jury. ,
The case of August Kline, horse
stealing, was then called for trial.
District Attorney representing the
Com. and Wm. Chrisman, the defen
dant. The testimony was substan
tial! as given before the Justice and
published in this paper a few weeks
ago. Verdict guilty.
Milton Hinterliter was sentenced to
pay a fine of one dollar and costs.
The Court pronounced the follow
ing sentence in the case of Joseph
H. Dawes :
In the cases of the Commonwealth
vs. Joseph H. Dawes who has entered
the plea of guilty to the charge of
violating the Act of Assembly of May
7th 1889, providing for the examina
tion of miners in the anthracite regions
of this Commonwealth, and to the
crime of forgery in consideration of
the plea for mercy coming from the
counsel of both the prosecution and
defendant and on account of your
advanced age and your heretofore
;,. il.i advertisement. We were tor
Fashion predicts richt. We have now on
mulls, Swiss mulls, dimities, plain, plaid and
shown in these beautifully crinkled goods.
them new and stylish. Prices within your
Trices 15 and 850. per yard.
busy the past few days.
ever shown.
CLARK & SOX.
honorable life, we comply with their
requests and suspend sentence on
the indictment for forgery and im
pose the extreme penalty of the law
in the other case, which sentence is
that you, Joseph H. Dawes, pay the
costs of prosecution and a fine of one
hundred dollars to the Commonwealth
and stand committed until this sen
tence is complied with. Under the
charge of forgery and your plea, we
might, and may hereafter unless yoor
future conduct be upright, send yoa
to the penitentiary for ten years, bnt
believing that the detection and ex
posure of the crime in this case, will
have greater effect in deterring others
than severity of punishment, and
that your penitence and present
punishment will be sufficient guar
antee for your future good behavior,
we remand you to the custody of the
sheriff.
By the Court.
Recognizance of Milton Masteller
and Moses Strausser taken in $1000
for the appearance of said Masteller
at Sept. Session.
lhe Grand Jury returned true bills
in the following cases :
Com. vs. Bernard J. Doyle assault
and battery with intent to kill ; Same
vs. Patrick Cain, two indictments.
Assault and battery with intent to kill
and carrying concealed deadly wea
pons.
W. C. Johnston vs. Georgia John
ston libel in divorce. Jas. L Evans
appointed commissioner.
In the estate of Teter K, Mensch
Grant Herring continued as auditor,
B. F. Zarr continued as auditor in the
estate of M. G. Hughes dee'd.
Com. vs. Doyle and Cain continued
until next term owing to sickness of
Jas. Kerrigan a material witness.
Sale of real estate ordered in the
estate of William Miller deceased.
Petition for the division of Scott in- ,
to two townships filed.
Petition for public road in Briar
creek township near Samuel Knorr'i
cider mill.
In re assigned estate of I. W. Mc
Kelvy, order of sale continued as to
tract No. 1 Exchange Hotel as to
No. 10 Red Mill property, and as to
that portion of No. 2 lying north of
North line of Market Square in
Bloomsburg.
In re-lunacy of Sarah M. Hess, W.
L. Eyerly Esq., appointed Commiss
ioner. Com. vs. Casper I. Thornis" The
Grand Jury returned not a true bill.
By order of court he was discharged
from the recognizance.