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VOL HO
BLOOMSHU11G. PA.. Fill DAY. JUNE 7. ISU5.
NO 23
WON THE FIR3T PRIZE AND WILL
TAKii A COfJBSE AT THE NOR
MAL. In the prize voting contest that has
been carried on for several months
past by the Harrisburg Patriot, Miss
Clara Lavina Lynch of Harrisburg
won the first prize, which is a scholar
ship in the Bloomsburg Normal
School for one year's tuition and
board. Their were 168,884 votes
sent in, and Miss Lynch received 58,
685.
Miss Alice Hepford of Harrisburg
received 47,375 votes, and gets se
cond prize, an organ. Miss Mary A.
Alleman, of the same city, received
3S38 Jvotes, and takes third prize,
a set of books. The other contest
ants ranged from 4151, down to 1 jo
The 1'atriot says of the young lady
who will attend the Normal.
"Clara Lavina Lynch is a native of
this city and has just passed her
eighteenth year. Emerging from
babyhood she showed a taste for
learning. At an early age she develop
ed an aptitude for teaching and in
many of her pWsurcs and pastimes
with her playmates she assumed the
role of instructor while they were her
pupils. At the age of fourteen she
entered the High school where she
, pursued the classical course.
One black cloud fell upon her life
during her school days, the death of
her father, which occurred when she
was in her ninth year, bhe was
graduated April 10. last, from the
Ilieh School, one of a class of fifty
eight which has the reputation of be
ing one of the brightest, taken as a
whole, that has ever been turned out
from that school. " The class motto,
Semper Discern" said Miss Lynch
to a 1'atriot representative, " I have
also chosen as my own motto and
after my course at the Normal school
is finished I will not consider my
studies at an end but, in the spirit of
the motto, will press on to greater
advancement and higher spheres of
knowledge."
A SUBSTITUTE FOR ICE.
A CHICAGO MAN SAID TO HAVE PUT
THE ICEMAN OUT OF COURT.
Chicago has been interested this
week by some experiments with a new
chemical compound designed to take
the place of ice. The chemical costs
twenty cents a pound. It is placed in
the ice box of a refrigerator, a small
amount of water is added to cause it
to dissolve 5 the refrigerator is then
closed and cold results immediately.
The inventor says that the com
pound contains eleven ingredients and
the formula is a secret. The mixture
is lisht Dink in color, and is in the
form of crystals like coarse salt. It
is said to be perfectly harmless and
has an alkaline taste, vvnen moisten
ed it instantly becomes intensely cold,
This effect lasts twenty four hours, or
until the crystals are entirely dissolved
Then it is placed on a fire and " boil
ed down " until the water evaporates
and the crystals areleit in their origin
al form. It is then ready lor use
acain bv simply adding fresh water.
It is asserted that the chemicals lose
none of their properties by the pro
cess, and that the crystals can be used
for vears.
During the Chicago tests ice was
frozen to the thickness of window
class in a few minutes, and the thick
ness of two or three inches in less
than six hours. The experiments
were successful in every way, and ice
dealers ought to be particularly inter
ested in them. There is little douDt
that before many years a refrigerating
apparatus will be devised by which
houses may be cooled in summer as
easily as they are now warmed in win
ter. The new refrigerating compound
mav be an important factor in the
solution of this problem.
SHENANDOAH FIRE SWEPT.
PROPERTY OWNERS LOSE $100,000 AND
THERE IS LITTLE INSURANCE.
Shortly before i o'clock Saturday
morning a fire broke out in Shenan
doah in the business portion of the
town and before the flames were
extinguished fully a hundred thousand
dollars worth of property was destroyed.
The fire started in a two story frame
building, a portion of which was oc
cupied by the "Herald" Printing
Company as a printing office, and the
remainder by C. E. Pitman as a stable.
It was in the most thickly settled por
tion of the town and all the buildings
in the block being frame it was with
the greatest difficulty the fire was got
under control This was not accom
plished until almost the whole square
had been destroyed.
The principal losers are Charles E.
Titman, the "Herald" Printing
Company, Martin Heisenberger,
James McElhenny, Otto Caris, Ger
lach Dombach, Adam Taber and
unarics Kacizicwicz. I lie latter is
probably the heaviest loser. He con
tiucieu a general store and had a
stock of goods valued at $15,000.
The aggregate losses will reach fully
$100,000, upon which the insurance
does not exceed $10,000.
The ground burned over was swept
oy tire 111 November, 1S84.
in
The Wilkes Barre Iiecordhas learn
ed on the best of authority that the
county commissioners signed the or
der for the second $10,000 for archi
tect Mvers on account of the court
house plans. It is said that the archi
tect demanded the order according to
the terms of the ironbound contract
the commissioners signed. As the
county treasurer has stated that he
will not recognize any such order un
til a site is secured and the court au
thorizes the approval of the contract
it is quite probable that Mr. Myers
will proceed against the county for
the payment of the money. The con
tract says he is entitled to it as soon
as he delivers the completed plans
and specifications, which he has al
ready done. Developments are anxi
ously awaited.
Ifvou will send your orders over
the telephone to Rishton's Drug store.
he will deliver vour goods ana save
your going out, this hot weather. at,
Trinity EefomieJ Olnirch Notes.
Children's Day will be observed in
Trinity Reformed Church by the Sun
the services will oegtn at 6:30
clock sharp. An elaborate pro
gramme nas been prepared, and the
church will be nicely decorated. Rev.
Rufus W. Miller, of Reading. Pa. Sec
retary of the Sunday School Board of
the Reformed Church will be present
and take part in the exercises. Rev.
Miller will also preach in the morn
ing. A pressing invitation is given to
everybody to attend both of these
services.
On Thursday June 20th the Execu
tive Committee of the Board of For
eign Missions of the Reformed Church
will meet in Trinity Reformed Church.
A Missionary meeting will be held
the evening. Addresses will be
made by Rev. Wm. E. Hoy, mission
ary from Japan, and Rev. J. H.
Prugh, D. D. of Pittsbnrg, who lately
returned from a trip to Palestine.
These addresses will be interesting
and instructive, and all should hear
them. You are cordially invited ir
respective of denominational relations.
Pennsylvania Odd Fellows.
The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania in its annual report just
issued shows the present membership
in Pennsylvania to be 107,708, and
the total amount paid out for relief
during the past year to have been
$580,962,96. The grand secretarys
report also showed the membership of
the Daughters of Rebeka to be
10,747 4,063 brothers and 6,693
sisters, lhe total amount paid for
relief during the year was $4,473,02.
The report of Grand Treasurer M.
Richards Muckle showed the receipts
during the year to have been $27,
301,14. In addition to the receipts
there was a balance on hand from the
previous year of $10,367,78. The
report of the committee on finance
showed that the total assets of the
grand lodge on May 1, when all ac
counts were balanced, were $30,047,
00. The total revenue for the coming
year is estimated at $25,307.
More Culm Suits,
Eleven hundred suits were brought
against the various mining companies
at Sunbury last week by farmers whose
lands are alleged to have been ruined
by culm being washed over them
The claims aggregate $100,000. The
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron
Co., the Lehigh Valley Coal Co.,
Lewis A. Riley & Co., and all the
individual operators along the Ma
hanoy Creek, are involved in these
suits.
GREAT FOREST FIRES.
AIIOUT ONE HUNDRED OIL RIGS, WITH
THEIR TANKS, &C, HAVE KEEN
DESTROYED AND THE FIRES
CONTINUE.
RUSSELL CITY NEARLY LOST.
Bradford, Pa., June 4. The for
est fires that have been rsg'nj through
out thin section for several days and
destroying many oil rigs and an im
mense amount of lumber and proper
ty, are still burning. Perhaps 100
oil rigs have been destroyed, with
tanks, &c, in proportion. It is re
ported that Russell City has been
wiped out entirety. The residents
escaped by Magging a freight train.
working all niht the fires in this im
mediate vicinity were checked, but
the sky is overhung with dense smoke,
and in every direction, lurid clouds
can be seen rolling over the hills.
Bradfoid is in no danger, but enorm
ous losses liave been sustained botli
north and south of here, as far south
as Elk County. It is the worst fire
ever known in this section because of
its extent. Everything is dry as tin
der and the flames sweep with almost
race horse speed. Gangs of men are
working in relays night and day, but
nature is nearly exhausted and unless
ram comes soon the d.ininize will hi
almost incalculable.
Since the above was in type the
rain lias quenched tlie fires.
BRIEF MENTION.
About People You Know.
business
THE BLOOMSBUEO CORNET BAND.
The popularity of this organization
and the excellence of its music is well
attested by the large crowds that
gather to hear the concerts in front of
the Court House. It is oran:.ed un
der a charter and has been in exis
tence for many years, though there
have been numerous changes in mem
bership. Recently some new young
blood has been infused into its veins,
with good results. Under Mr. Blair
marked progress was made, and now
under the direction of F. N. Turner
they have reached a point where
Bloomsburg may well be proud of its
band.
The present membership is as fol
lows: F. N. Turner, director, Mr.
McHenry, solo cornet, William Pur-
sell, first cornet, William Rauch,
second cornet. T. L. Gunton. third
cornet, Frank Miller, flute and pic
colo, H. G. Eshleman, first clario
nette, William Foulk, second, Frank
Hower, third, R L. Eshleman,
fourth, William Brown, solo alto,
Joseph Rehm, first alto, G. W. Moyer,
second, James Reaser, third, George
Knorr, Baritone, John Fox, first bass,
Elmer Milheim, tuba, William Knorr,
first tenor, J. Rehm. second. Tames
Rauch, third, Wesley Shutt, bass
drum, C. B. Gunton, snare drum, J.
Eyerly, symbals.
Wesley bhutt and T. L. Gunton are
among the oldest members, having
been connected with the band for
many years.
Burglars,
Last week Thursday night several
places were entered by burglars, but
in no instance did they get anything
of much value. At I. W. Hartman's
residence his pants were taken from
his bedroom where he was sleeping,
and were found in the alley next
morning. The thief got 35 cents. At
the Club House a noise was heard
about half past one, and David Bou-
ton, the steward, went down stairs
and saw a man getting out of the
window, and four more outside. He
didn't capture any of them. A. Z.
bclioch s residence was also entered,
but nothing was taken, as they must
have been frightened away. The pa
pers all over the country are filled
with reports of burglaries and it
tnerelore wise tor everbody to see
that their houses are securely locked
Geo. K. Weeks is ntteacling a
college nt Oswego, N. Y. '
Miss S.nle Sloan is visiting Mrs. Kussel
Andreas at Wilkes-Rarre.
C. T. (lirton has accepted a position with
the Dcering Machine Co., as salesman.
E. J. Moyer and Cleatus Jones are assist
ing in this oilice at present, as compositors.
Dr. (5. P. Waller and family have tnken
rooms in Mrs. Worthington's house for the
summer.
J. B. Kobison Esq., and son Boyd took
trip up the creek this week on a fishing ex
cursion. J. J. Erowcr took in tha excursion to
Bellcfonte on Wednesday to attend the cen
tennial celebration.
Harry F. Sharpless and wife are expected
home about the I Ith of this month. They
reside in 1'ucblo, Colorado.
IT. A. McKillip Esq., lias been appointed
firand Marshal of the Grand Commandery,
Knights Templar of Pennsylvania.
W. K l'.ycrly was called to Willianisport
on We.lnesilay by ft telegram which said
that his father, Michael E. Eyerly, was
dying.
Dr. M. J. and CJ. W. I less and their families
spent Sunday at Mitllinvillc with their
parents, to partake of the annual family
dinner.
Mr. n l Mm. 1.. . I lwi-11 of Towanda.
iiw down on SatnrJ.i) to visit tlieir rela
tion. The fnrnier returned on Monday, but
Mrs. KUvell i "till hero.
W. J. Hidletn.m i nllendin;; the se-Mnijs
of the tieneral Synod of the Lutheran
Church at Hagcrstown, Maryland, this week.
He is a deputy from St. Matthew's Lutheran
Church of this town.
Cool Outfitting
FOR HOT
WEATHER
$8, $9 and $10
ALL WOOL
MEN'S SUITS,
$6.98.
Underwear Balbriggan or
Gauze
Negligee Shirts--Laundried
or Unlaundried.
PARISH HOUSE FESTIVAL.
An ia j cream and strawberry festival
will be held in St. Paul's Parish House
this Friday evening, under the auspices
of the choir. A liberal patronage is
solicited. Admission free, everybody
is invited.
ONE HOSE PiYS THE BENT.
HUNDREDS WILL GATHER AT MANHEI.M
TO SEE THE UNIQUE CEREMONY.
That unique event, the " Feast of
Roses," will occur at Manheim, Pa.
next Sunday. This peculiar ceremony,
though it has been celebrated in Tune
for scores of years, attracts hundreds
of strangers to that peaceful borough.
bo next Sunday the congregation of
Zion Lutheran Church will pay the
ground rent upon which the edifice
stands by laying upon the altar one
red rose.
Baron Henry William Stiegel found
ed Manheim more than a century ago.
He presented a plot of ground to the
Zion Lutheran Church and stipulated
that all it should cost would be one
red rose every June. Hence the
unique ceremony.
lhe rose is plucked by a certain
member of the congregation, and it is
laid with great solemnity upon the
altar. There are special religious
services held on that day. The life
and virtues of the generous Baron are
retold, hymns are sung and prayers
said.
If next Sunday shall be a fine day
a great crowd of people will assemble
at Zion Church to see the sacred rose.
Usually, however, bushels of roses are
sent to the altar, although one is
enough legally to cancel the rental.
It Looks Like no Fair,
It looks very much as if the annual
fair of the Mahanoy Valley Fair
association at Lavelle, will not be held
this fall. There is a hitch in the
management some where that has
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING
OLASS.
The members of the class of '95 of
the High school have successfully
passed their examinations, and will
graduate on June 13th. The exercises
will be held m the Opera House.
The class consists of Mira Moyer,
Grace Krum, Annie Brockway, Mazie
Kunkle, Clara fornwald, busie bhutt,
Elizabeth Hummel, Jennie Trench
Margaret Freeze,' Minnie Terwilliger,
Martha Brueler, Harry S. Keller,
Curtis Weiliver, William Webb, Harry
stopped all nrocress so far. and from
what we hear the gentlemen are not Laubach, H. Robison Moyer, Stephen
likely to get together. Several meet- Keice ana Harry Kline.
ings that were called lately to discuss
plans etc.. have been flat failures.
Ashland Advocate.
A purse containing thirty-four cents
was left in the post-onice on Satur
day. The owner can have it by call
ing there.
The Banks of Bloomsburg, have de
cided, during the summer months, to
conform to the law making Saturday
a nan noiiaay, commencing batur
day June 15th and will close on that
day and thereafter including Oct. 1st
at one o'clock. Depositors will do
well to observe this. 5-31-3L
3d.
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Sola Agents for the Celebrated "
3?en:ELsm.t - SHirt-
Cool breezy coats
or Coats and vests.
Serge, Mohair. Alpaca,
Linen, Flannels, Etc.
50c. tq $7.50, all prices
between.
"light weight
trousers,
Duck, Flannel, Cheviot,
1.00 pr m up
1-50 Al TO
2.00 V) 5.OO
Children's WASH SUITS. Backward weather
forced us to reduce our stock of them, hence
$2.00 kind now $1.48. $1.50 kind now $.98.
$1.00 kind now 75c.
Everything points to the
D.
L0WEN6ERG
CLOTH NG
ji
STORE
The Decoration Day parade was a
very creditable one. It was headed
by C. P. Sloan, chief marshal, and his
aids Lutz and Jones, followed by the
Bloomsburg Cornet Band, r.nt Post,
No. 250 G. A. R., Sons of Veterans.
Gilmore's Band, W. C. No. 319 P. O.
of A., Jr. O. U. A. M., Friendship
1" ire Co. and the Hoys Jingade. 1 hey
marched from Market Square to the
Normal School where they were joined
by the Philologian and Lalliepian So
cieties, and thence to Rosemont
Cemetery.
Arrangements are completed to
have Mrs. J. W. Barnes, president of
the Primary teachers Union, of
Newark N. J., at Millville on Sunday
June 16. In the morning she will
give primary instruction, 111 the even
ing she will give a talk on " Improv
ments in Primary Class Work " in the
Lutheran church. All Sunday School
teachers and workers are invited to
come and hear her- Mrs. Barnes is
sent here by the State Sabbath School
Association which has her employed
A collection will be taken for the
State Association.
As the very best place to buy your clothing,
hats and furnishings.
Never Hbefore have they sold such elegant
clothing at such low prices.
Friends tell friends and sq
it goes.
Young men's nice suits $3.75 and $4.75.
Men s fine summer suits, $6.50, $8.50, $10.00 and $12.00.
The mothers know a good thing. That's whv
we are selling so many children's wear
well knee pants suits at
SI. 50, $1.75 anil 2.00.
Belter .Ones
$3.50 to
A set of garden tools, hoe, rake and spade given with each
child s suit.
COME AND SAVE MONEY.
You will be convinced that they
s ... J
sell tiner clothing at lower
prices than ever before at
The lecture by Charles Emory
Smith, at the Normal last Friday
evening was very interesting and
instructive. The only drawback to
the pleasure of the occasion was th
intense heat. Mr. Smith spent several
years in Russia ,as Minister of the
United States, and he thoroughly
I understands his subject.
0, LOWENBERC
Clothing Store.