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BLOOMS15UKG, PA.. FIUDAY. AUGUST 23. 1S95.
NO 3i
REPUBLICAN
COUNTY
CONVENTION.
NOT THE M03T ENTHUSIASTIC
JUST ONE OFFICETo"bE FILLED. AND
THAT AN EMPTY HONOR.
JAMES M. SHEW, POR ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
The Convention was called to order
at 2 o'clock T. M., with Chairman W.
1). Beckley presiding and A. W. Duy
reading clerk. After roll call and a
few preliminary remarks he declared
the first thing in order to be the
selection of a Chairman of the con.
vention.
Nominations being in order, Vernon
P. Eves was placed in nomination.
The nominations closed, and he was
daly declared the unanimous choice
of the convention, and invited to take
the chair. After doing so Mr. Eves
expressed his thinks very briefly for
the honor conferred.
The selection of secretaries being
next in order, the honor was conferred
upon Prof. G. E. Wilbur and J. C.
Christian in due form.
The roll call revealed the following
delegates present :
DELEGATES.
Beaver, J. S. Heller, C. B. Noet
ling. Benton Boro., S. S. Harvey, J. D.
Fullmer.
Benton, Twp., F. S. Smith, J. E.
Edson.
Berwick, S. E., F. H. Eaton.
Bloomsburg, ist. Dist., J. C.
Brown, G. E. Wilbur.
Bloomsburg, 2nd. Dist., Jas.
Magee, Dr. Arment.
Bloomsburg, 3rd. Dist., W. D.
Beckley, H. D. Edgar, C. E. Winner.
Bloomsburg, 4th. Dist., E. H.
.Harrar, Wm. Shaw.
Catawissa Borough, J. S. Wheatly,
F. A. Robbins, J. B. Walters, Wm.
Gillinger, C. E. Geyer.
FishiDgcreek, West, James Trump.
Greenwood, West, J. F. Wilson,
W. C. Thomas.
Hemlock, W. M. Hartman, T.
W. Pursel.
Main, R. R. John.
Millville, J. C. Christian, V. P.
Eves.
Mifflin, C. R. Wintersteen, A. L.
Foulk.
Mt. Pleasant, C. L. Sands, J. J.
Crawford.
Orange, J. D. Henry, R. Fister.
Scott, West, E. D. Hagenbuch,
J. E. Zeigler.
Sugarloaf, North, Ezra Stevens.
COMMITTEEMEN.
Beaver, C. B. Noetling.
Benton Borough, S. S. Harvey.
Benton Township, J. E. Edson.
Berwick, N. E., Henry Traugh.
'- S. E..F. H. Eaton.
" N. W., R. S. Bowman.
" S. W.,-J. H. Catterall.
Bloom, ist, H. A. McKillip.
" 2d, Thos. Webb.
3d, W. D. Beckley.
" 4th, E. H. Harrar.
Briar Creek, D. W. Martz.
Catawissa Borough, C. E. Geyer,
F. A. Robbins.
Catawissa Township, Wm. Witmer.
Centralia, ist, Wm. Griffith.
" 2d, Thos. J. Reese.
Centre, Wm. F. McAllister.
Cleveland, Wm. F. Miller.
Conyngham, W., J. E. Seltzer.
" S. E., A. F. Rowan.
" S. W., T. W. Rau-
denbus.
Conyngham, E. N., -David Whit
taker. Conyngham, W. N., James Kosten
bader. Fishing Creek, E., Capt. J. M.
Buckalcw.
Fishing Creek, W., James Trump.
Greenwood, West, W. G. Thomas.
" East, M. J. Kline.
Hemlock, G. H. Dent.
Jackson, Z. A. Butt.
Locust, C. S. W. Fox.
Madison, D. Welliver.
Main, R. R. John.
Millville, V. P. Eves.
Montour, E. A. Mears.
Mifflin, C. R. Wintersteen.
Mt. Pleasant, C. Crawford.
Orange, R. Fister.
Pine, South, R. Potter.
" North, A. Bennett.
Roaring Creek, I. Cherrington.
Scott, West, E. D. Hagenbuch.
" East, J. B. Miller.
Sugarloaf, North, Ezra Stephens.
South, S. B. Hess.
After roll-call the President called
for nominations for the office of As
sociate Judge, when the name of
lames M. Shew, ot bcott townsmp,
' was presented by J. C Brown. There
being no opposition the nominations
closed and Mr. tstiew was aeciareu
the unanimous choice of the con
vention. ,
After a call for the names of the
various committeemen Mr. J. C.
Brown took the floor in regard to the
modification of the rules, and tnnU
briefly but earnestly upon this topic,
nis remarks meeting with general ap
proval. As will be seen hv rrfprpnr tr tlm
list of delegates present, "quite a few "
were absent, and those present made
no reference to the Quay-Hastings
contest, and hence the impossibility
to feel the political pulse of Columbia
county Republicans in this particular
fight.
There being a dearth of business
before the convention, it soon made
its single nomination and adjourned.
A call of a meeting of the county
committee immediately after adjourn
ment resulted in the re election of
W. D. Beckley as its chairman and
11. A. McMllip as secretary.
The Prize Winners In Bicycle Tournament,
Mr. A. B. Hartman, of Espy, who
was awarded the man's prize in the
bicycle parade on Friday evening,
proved that salt river boats can some
times land in safe harbor. His repre
sentation was that of the celebrated
yacht " Defender," and it was evi
dently about the biggest and triggest
thing on wheels that evening.
The boy's prize went to the Schoch
brothers of Selinsgrove, and the girl's
prize to Miss Jennie Hartman, of
Bloomsburg. We counted something
over a hundred more or less decorat
ed wheels in the contest, the display
being especially fine and attractive
from first to last. The excellent
music from the band heading the pro
cession was also a very pleasing feat
ure of the occasion. Though the
bicycle is no rarity in this town, the
streets were well lined with interested
spectators who frequently expressed
their admiration.
Eing Your Bells-
Riders of bicycles should not forget
the importance and profit of carrying
an alarm bell with them. We give
the following illustrative case.
On Tuesday a lady was crossing
Main street when a friend a little
farther down the street called to her.
In recognizing and responding to the
call her back was turned to an ap
proachhg bicycle rider. Coming
suddenly close to her the lady was
startled and came near springing into
instead of away from the pathway of
the rider. Had she taken a single
step in the wrong direction, most
likely both the rider and the lady
would have been injured, and the
price of many bells might easily have
been demanded and collected.
Oampmeeting Lost Sunday.
Patterson Grove, though sadly in
want of shade trees since the fire (and
apt to be for years to come) had a
fair attendance last Sunday. There
was the usual liberality displayed in
the collections something over $200
contributed for rebuilding, &c. The
racings, the smashups, the bodily
Injuries, the flirtings, and the nervous
ofticeseekers were also to be found
around and about roadways and in the
vicinity of the pulpit from whence the
pious praises loudly resounded. No
doubt some people were piously im
pressed, while many others didn't in
tend to get near enough to the pulpit
to be seriously affected. 'Twas ever
thus since the days of the Feast of
Tabernacles of old, and twill likely
continue until the last trump of Ga
briel is heard.
A Narrow Escape,
Master Warren Heilman, the 8-year-
old son of Rev. P. A. Heilman, who
so narrowly escaped death last Friday
from a fall down a cliff near Rose-
mont Cemetery, in which he landed
in an unconscious condition on tli
railroad track, and from which peril
ous position he was removed only a
few minutes before train time, we are
glad to report as entirely out of dan
cer. Dr. Bierman careiully examined
the lad and dressed his injuries, and,
having found no bones broken, nor
other apparent serious injury, says he
will be about again as usual in a lew
days. This will be remembered no
doubt for life by parents and child as
a very close call indeed.
Bather Warm in Delaware. 1
Wilmington, Del., Aug. 18. Chas
Cole, an employee of the Seidel and
Hastings company of this city, has a
glass eye,, and yesterday morning he
was working in a room at the com
pany's establishment where the ther
mometer recorded a temperature o
lie degrees. The intense heat caus
ed his glass eye to expand until it
burst into pieces and fell out upon tnc
door. i
BIOYULE EAOINS ON TEE FAIR
GROUNDS-
This exciting event, being extensive
ly advertised, called together last
Saturday afternoon about 150 of the
best riders from near and far, and also
a large crowd (near 2,000) of inter
ested spectators who soon filled all
available seating room on the grand
stand and elsewhere. Some cheap
and elevated seats were also found on
the roofs just outside of the taxed in-
closure, yet the meet was a financial
success.
Aside from a stiff breeze the weather
was all that could be desired, and the
racing was generally close and free
from accident.
The special features of the occasion
was the tandem and trick riding intro
duced by Messrs. Coleman, Gardner
Sid Black and Harry Beckley. Mr.
Black, having sustained some injury,
refused to fill his program and Master
Beckley received merited applause.
i he officers were : R. S. Swayze,
referee ; J. M. Kutz, J. W. Bowman,
and E. B. Tustin, Judges. Those
noting time were, M. W. Schramm,
E. Boone and C. H. Dorr, Scorer,
W. II. Hidlay. Clerk, W. S. Rishton.
Starter, H. S. Pohe. Umpires, S. II.
Harman, L. 11. Hagenbuch, D. J.
lasker and Robert Young.
following are the events of the day,
with the winners and prizes :
One-mile Novice frank Carlm,
Hawley, Pa., first Charles W. Moore,
Scranton, second j P. K. Vannatta,
Bloomsburg, third. Time 2:45 .
Prizes : First, Paul E. Wirt fountain
pen ; second, pair Morgan & Wright
tires.
Half-mile Open Otto Mayo, Erie,
first ; C. T. Miner, Binghamton,
second ; C. W. Krick, Reading, third.
Pirne, 1:08. Prizes: First, $3?
diamond ; second, $20 silver cup ;
third, $10 ring.
Two mile Lap Race. Otto Mayo,
Erie, first ; G. A. Gardner, Scranton,
second ; II. P. Gstalder, Williamsport,
third. Time, 5.26 1-5 Prizes: Fiist,
$35 diamond ; second, $25 (dia
mond; third, $15 silver cup.
One-mile Boy s Race. hirst, nil
liam McMichael, Berwick ; second,
Boyd Cad man, Bloomsburg; third,
Marquis Mears, Bloomsburg. Time,
2:40. Prizes: iirst, search light
lantern and tire armor : second, cy
clometer with bell ; third, bicycle
watch.
Four-County Championship. H. P.
Gstalder, first : J. N. Harry, Berwick,
second j J. G. Harman, Bloomsburg,
third. Time, 2:27!. Prizes: First,
$25 silver cup; second, search light
lantern and pair gold cuff buttons j
third, gold pen, pearl handle.
Club Handicap, One Mile. r. K..
Vannatta, first ; Thomas J. Moore,
second ; M. Meors, third. Time,
2:30!. Prizes: First, stop watch;
second, traveling case; third, $5
gentleman's furnishing goods.
One mile Open. A. n. Detlen-
derfer, Binghamton, first ; Otto Mayo,
Erie, second ; C w. Krick, third.
Time, 2:2 ij. Trizes : First, $40 dia
mond; second, $25 diamond; third,
$10 silver cup.
Five Mile Handicap. George A.
Gardner, first ; H, P. Gstalder, sec
ond; B. B. Stevens, third. Time,
n:u Prizes : rirst, 5145 dia
mond ; second, $30 diamond ; third,
$17 silver cup.
Rev. James Martin in Ireland.
Belfast, Ireland, Aug. 7, 1895.
Macrory Memorial Church. The
Rev. James Martin of Orangeville,
Pa., U. S. A., occupied the pulpit ot
this Church on Sabbath evening last.
The subject of his sermon was taken
from 11 Timothy, iv Chapter and 7th
Verse " I have fought a good fight."
The sermon was a masterpiece of
pulpit eloquence logical, powerful,
and convincing, and the large audi
ence which heard it was held in rapt
attention- from its commencement to
its close. Many old friends of Mr.
Martin were present to hear his dis
course. JSelfasl evening icie-
graph.
Normal Improvement.
Workmen are busily engaged this
week extending the handsome pave
ment in front of main entrance of the
Normal School buildings. These
grounds are not only beautifully locat
ed, but they are handsomely decorat
ed with natural flowers, &c, which are
kept in trim and attractive condition
The pavement referred to will be a
decided improvement to the appear
ance of the grounds, making it possi
ble to have a good southern outlook
while " keeping off the grass.
The B. & S. R. R. will issue Excur
sion rates from any point on the line,
to the W. C. T. U. Convention Still
water Aug. 28, 29, and 30.
BRIEF MENTION.
Ab out People You Know.
E. II Clnrk is visiting in Harrisburg,
Mr. Earl Shultz, of New Columbus, was
among callers from abroad on Friday.
C. W. Miller took a trip to Philadelphia
this week.
Morris Kllenhngcn entertained his father
from Danville this week.
William Vetl is learninc the drue busi
ness in V. S. Kishton's store.
John Sterling has accepted a position in a
store at Jeanesville. Luzerne County.
C A. Pollock, of Ma.lcton, spent Sunday
with his parents, on Fifth Street.
P. B. 1 reddens and wifelwent to Atlantic
City on Thursday.
Mr. I. T. Jamison went to Shickshinny on
Thursday to assist Editor Tubbs on the
" Mountain Echo."
A jolly party of younc people started out
on the steamer Columbia on Thursday morn
ing for Shickshinny.
C. F. Knapn and 1. B. Freas will start
for Boston on Saturday, to attend the
Masonic meeting.
J I.. Dillon, wife and daughter, are at
tending the Convention of American Florists
at Pittsburg, this week.
Louis J. Townscnd is an applicant for the
Berwick post office. His many friends here
wish him success.
Miss Delia GeUinger of Espy, is enjoying
a few week's visit in Shamokin, with Miss
Grace Llliott.
Mr. It. G. Maic, a prominent dentist of
Mt. Carmcl, spent a few days in town visit
ing relatives and i lends.
The young son of J. K. Pensyl, to whom
we referred last week as in critical condi
tion, died last Thursday of brain fever.
Robert Hartman, of the firm of I. W.
Hartman & Sou, visited Ocean Grove, New
York city and other points this week.
G- M. Quick's family have been spending
several weeks at Triangular Lake, Luzerne
County. lie went up and spent Sunday with
them.
Mrs. J. R. Schuyler gives aj'steamboat
party to-day, on the Columbia. They will
go up above Beach Haven and picnic in a
grove.
C. E. Yorks Esq , of Central, was in town
Thursday. His new stone quarry is prom
ising well, and he is getting out some very
nice stone,
II. II. C'.iotz, C. B. Robbins, Jas. M.
Staver, C. II. Rcice and Charles Stohner
have gone to Boston to attend the Masonic
Conclave.
Mr. Joseph S. Jacoby, of Philadelphia,
formerly of Bloomsburg, returned home on
Saturday after spending a two weeks vaca
tion in town visiting relatives and friends.
M. A. Comstock, an esteemed subscriber
from Central, in his good natured way
dropped in on Friday to extend his subscrip
tion and exchange friendly greetings.
Mr. Samuel Snyder, of Milllinville, an
aged and respected friend of the Columuian,
called briefly on Thursday, but found the
editor out on legal business.
Mrs. N. D. Hess of New Columbus, who
has many relatives in this county, met with
a fall while on her way to church recently,
sustaining perhaps permanent injury to her
shoulder.
The wife of Professor F. II. Jenkins, of
the Normal School, who has been quite sick
for about live weeks, we are glad to report
as now fairly convalescent. She left her bed
on Tuesday for the first.
We are pleased to report the young son of
Undertaker Bicry as now comparatively easy
and out of danger. He was recently referred
to in this paper as having been seriously in
jured from a fall across a board.
Rev. T. A. Heilman, who failed to receive
the telegraph dispatch sent him at the time
of his son's narrow escape from death, has
returned to his post of duty after a brief va
cation, somewhat invicorated.
Rev. Mr. Hitler, of Dryden, New York,
father-in-law of Professor G. K.. Wilbur, of
the Normal, was the guest of the Professor
this week. Mr. Hiller anticipated a pleasure
jaunt from here to Eagles' Mere. He gave
the Columuian a call while in town.
John Masteller attended a reunion of the
Keeley League at Hurrislmre on Monday
to Wednesday of this week. There were
several thousand present. It was the Na
tional Convention 01 the League. Mr.
Masteller was a delegate from this county.
Rev. James W. Martin, of Orangeville,
who is in Belfast, Ireland, on a vacation
will return and take charge of his pulpit on
Sabbath Sept. ist. i8g5 His people have
not been forgetful of him in his absence, and
look forward to his coming with patient
wailing.
Mrs. Luella Wagner, has been the
gucsl of her brother, Dr. 1'urman,
this week. In company with a lady Iriend
she drove down on Monday from Espy be
hind the ine little pony team of Landlord
I'm man, of the Espy Hotel. At the home
of the doctor, on Monday evening, she de
monstrated, 111 a little mlormal voice practice
within the hearing of our reporter and many
others whom she attracted, that her singing
is very entertaining and her voice highly
cultured.
Will the trolley cars come for sure ?
This is a question that is now agitating
our people. The town council should
move slowly and cautiously in the mat
ter, and not grant any franchises for
which the town will not get an equiva
lent. The tearing up of streets, erect
ion of poles, danger from wires, and
risk to human lile are things for which
any company should be compelled to
give some value, and while the general
sentiment seems to be in favor of a
trolley road, no one wants to see the
franchise given away.
Good
Advertising
Has brought us hundreds of good
customers; it pays. Put advertising,
however clever, will not induce a cus
tomer to buy of us the seeond, third
or fourth time unless we give the
right kind of values. You can't ad
vertise a man into believing he sees
wrongly. He must be kept when won
or the value of the advertisement is
lost.
You can fool a child only once
with sugar coated pills ; one dose is
enough to set him thinking. A good
advertisement of poor goods is but
sugar coated jalap, and the result is
the same as in the case of the child.
We can't afford to administer disguis
ed physic to the people. When we
offer sugar, there is no alias concealed
in the lump that would turn the cus
tomer's stomach and leave us without
what we most earnestly seek oft re
peated sales.
Fall goods coming in daily.
Mats for tho
AN ENORMOUS
D. Lowenberg
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT EVER SHOWN.
See the men's elegant Tourists for $1.00. A
dozen different shades. Stiff hats, the latest
shapes, full crowns, $ 1 .00 Dunlap and Youman
shapes, $2.00. Feather weight stiff hats, $2.75.
1 in a box.
A beautiful assortment of caps Golf, Eton
and Yacht, at
The place to save
BLOOMSBURG'S MOST MiR
Clothing Store.
Good
Values
Don't bring trade until their exis
tence is known. There's where ad
vertising is needed, but good values,
nothing else, keep the trade which
advertising wins. The one or two or
three first suits never make us rich.
We depend on the tens, fifties hun
dreds to come afterwards for that.
We sell them, but to do it we are
obliged to give the best possible values
for the money.
Yes, we advertise all the time.
That's the right time to advertise.
There's always somebody who has not
bought his first suit. Two are born
for every one that dies. What built
our business among the people of
these counties who buy clothing from
us will build it among others. That's
advertising. What kept these custo
mers will keep others. That's general
satisfaction with the values we give.
This is one of our advertisements
our store and goods is another. You've
got this, now get the other if you've
not already done so.
Fall overcoats now ready.
ONE!
BLaDMSBlRCA.
Fall of
LINE AT THE
Clothing Store.
25 and 50c.
money on hats is
HATTERS, CLOTHIERS, AND
LOWENBERG
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