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JOSEPH GIRTON
KILLED.
BE WAS TERRIBLY CRUSHED AKJ)
MANGLED ON THE RAILROAD-
HE WAS A WANDERER FROM A
GOOD HOME.
letters Found In Hit Pocket Help To
Tell A Palholic Story-. Ho Abandoned
Hii Mother And Went Forth To
See The Worlf.
Cut in halves and rtscmbowcled,
the body of a young nir.n of 18 or 10
years was found Friday evening bv the
crew of Central train drawn by engine
319, midway between the Catasauqua
and Lower Catasauqua stations of the
railroad.
The rren came across the ghastly
Bight about 6:30 oclock. The body
was lying across the tracks near
Bowers slatightc.-lng house. The
corpse had been cut in two by the
wheels of the cars. The entrails lay
scattered about. The body was still
warm. It was supposed the young
man toad fallen -off that same train
and met his horrible death. The
body was removed to Undertaker
Stewart's morgue and Coroner Yost
was notified.
The circumstances connected with
the case are exceedingly sad. The
youth, who wee still a mere boy, was
handsome and well dressed. He wore
a blue suit, tan shoes, blue overcoat,
and derby hat. From letters found
in his pockets it was learned that he
was Joseph Grrton, of Bloomsburg.
He was a silk worker. The story of
the letters is that he had a widowed
mother. A letter from his mother
contains the usual affectionate terms.
She talks about John and Bernar.1,
evidently brothers, cracking nuts in
the kitchen, and mentions two other
children, Ahx and Lizzie. The
mother says that if he was determined
to go off and cee the world he should
always be a nan and a Christian end
do right, for that was the only way to
get along. The letter indicates that
the boy left home against his mother's
wishes.
' .One lettor was addressed to
"Joseph Girtan, 420 Gordon Str;et.
Allentown." No. 420 Gordon ie the
saloon of Anthony Ebertz, who rays
thct Gil ton and three companions
came to Aller.town Nov. 7. He got
wo:k at the Givernaud Silk Mill. He
boarded with Mr. Ebertz for several
weiks, when be got a job at the Cut
ter Silk Mill in Bethlehem. He then
changed his Loarding place to the
Lebigh Valley House, in South Bethle
hem. It is believed he boarded the
Central train out of mere bravado
and boyish recklessness, and as he
mads fair wages and had enoq;h
money to pay his way.
In the boy's clothes Dr. Yost for.nd
a purse contaking $3.11, a silver
watch, a razor, s. big box of cigarettes,
pair of scissors, lime tables and half a
dozen letters. A car wheel passed
over the watch, which was completely
smashed. The razor was broken and
the scissors were bent. He also car
ried some odd liitle sticks which are
used in silk weaving. On one of his
fingers was a gold ring.
Dr. Yost empanelled a jury consist
ing of William Williams, John Howells
Leon Dolrn, William Scott, William
Morrow and Johc Hopkins. The
jury rendeied a verdict of accidental
death. Dr. Yost telegraphed the sad
fate of her ton's death to Mrs. Girton
at Bloorusburg, and ic a waiting orders
as to the dkposition of the retuiins.
Alletitown Daily JLeadcr.
Charles Stohner, tn uncle, went
down Saturday morning, anil returned
with the body Sunday evening. The
funeral was held Monday morning
from the residence of h's mother, oa
Iron Street.
SATURDAY BIGHT'S -STOBM.
Saturday afternoon and evening thii
place was visited by one of the most
peculiar 6torins that has ever happen
ed here at this season of the year. It
had all that goes to make up a blizzard,
with the exception of low temperature
.ami rain, instead of high temperature
and now. The wind blew a gale be
tween five and nine o'clock, acd the
rata fall was heavy, with fits and starts
like an April storm. Everyone stayed
at home who could, and business was
practically at a stand still. The stcrm
started in the afternoon, but it was
not until about five o'clock when the
people were returning from their woik
that it gained its height. Umbrellas
were useless, and those who attempted
to carry them either had them blown
from their hands or turned inside out.
Reports from adjacent places' indicate
that the storm was general.
The Saturday Jieview of this place
suspended publication with the issue
of last Saturday.
CHRISTMAS TIDE.
A It Wai Observed by the Different
Churches. Interesting Exorcises and
Happy Children.
All of the Sunday Schools, except
the Episcopal held their Christmas
exercises on Tuesday and Wednesday
evening. The different churches were
well filled, and in each, an interesting
program which had been especially
prepared for this occasion was render
ed. We give a synopsis of the exer
cises as given by the different Sunday
Schools:
METHODIST CHURCH.
Owing to the size of the Sunday
School, the entire audience room was
reserved for the school, and it was
filled with happy children, whose
sparkling eyes, and beaming counten
ances expressed the joy in their hearts.
There had not been much effort made
along the line of decorations, a few
evergreens were noticable, but the
proverbial chimney was there in which
the children hung their stockings.
The program, which consisted of
music and recitations, was called "A
Merry Christmas," the words of which
were by Palmer Hartsough, and the
music by J. II. Fillmore. It was a
beautiful composition, and the man
ner in which it was rendered indicated
that considerable time had been spent
m its preparation. It commenced
with a song, "The Lord has come,"
by the school. The little folks ar.
quitted themselves very creditably, and
from the first number to the end, had
the attention of all present. The
songs as well as the recitations, all
contained a moral and were appro
priate to the occasion. At the con
clusion of these exercises, the children
were all given a packnge of candy, and
six hundred were distributed.
BAPTIST CJIURCH.
The exercises in this church were
of a similar character to those just
above mentioned. The singing was
extraordinarily good, in fact excellent.
It was in charge of Mr. Ward and
Mrs. Mulford, both of whom are musi
cians of more than ordinary ability,
ana the result ot their teaching was
apparent. Indeed it is seldom that
we hear siagh like that j;iven in this
church Christmas evening. The sing
ing was interpersed with recitations,
after which each scholar was given a
package of fine candy. The lecora
tions, which consisted of trailing pine,
were tastef ully arranged, and in the re
cess usually occupied by the minister,
there was an immense Christmas tree
which was bending beneath the load
of pretty ornaments.
METHODICr MISSION.
Whilst they had no regular exercises
at the Mission, still the children who
attend Sunday School there were not
forgotten. The teachers personally
invited their scholars and presented
them with a package of candy. We
are not sure but that this is the most
effective wty, as it brings the teacher
in touch with the parents. They be
come acquainted, and there is no
question but that good results will fol
low. The school is in a prospering
condition, and scorec of children there
receive religious instruction, wha other
wise would be without it.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the Presbyterian Sunday
a. i i n 1 -
acnooi was neiu i uesuay evening, in
the auditorium of their church on
Market street. It was held in the
auditorium on account of the size of
the Sunday School and the large aud
ience that was expected to be present.
Promptly at seven-thirty the Sucday
Cchool scholars marched from
their meeting room into the seats that
had been reserved for Ihem in the
auditorium, and after an overture had
been played hy the Sunday School
orchestra, the members of the infacit
ckss marched in, singing a marching
song as they came and took seats ar
ranged on the platform. The enter
tainment proper then commenced with
an address of welcome by the super
intendent, the pastor having been de
tained. This was followed by recita
tions and songs by the little ones. Es
pecially noteworthy was the acting
song sung by little Miss Sherwood, in
which she acted to perfection a moth
er soothing her baby. Great credit
is also due to the Sunday School or
chestra, under the efficient leadership
of Prof. Turner, for the admirable
way in which they furnished music for
the evening. After the programme
was completed a box of candy was
presented to each scholar present. A
large crowd was present, chairs even
being placed in the aisles, and all ad
mired the beautiful decorations in
trailing pine and holly all about the
auditorium. Everyone went home
feeling that they had spent a pleasant
evening.
TRINlTV REFORMED CHURCH.
On Wednesday eve this church was
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crowded from the pulpit to the en
trance, with people who were anxious
to witness the exercises, hundreds be
ing turned away for want of room.
This church is noted for its fine enter
tainments and beautiful decorations
on festal occasions and they sustained
their reputation Wednesday evening.
The auditorium was tastefully trim
med with arches and festoons of
evergreens, and a hugh star bearing
the words Wondrous Story " gave
the key word to the entertainment.
Truly it was a wondrous story the
children told and sang and it was
done in such a rnanner as to make a
deep impression upon the minds of
all present. The singing, the recita
tions and responsive reading of the
word, was done in a manner known
only to the children of this school. It
would be almost impossible to make
special mention of the different mem
bers, but the Motion Song by several
little girls, the recitation by the little
daughter of C. H. Fornwald, and the
cornet solo by Mr. Mcflenry is de
serving of more than a passing notice.
At the conclusion, an offering was
made by the congregation for the
Orphan's home which netted a snug
sum. Mr. Brandt said that the com
mittee had made no arrangement for
an address br him, but he had some
thing to say at any rate. He called
Mrs. Dawson and presented to her on
behalf of he-r Sunday School a hand
some picture. A. N. Yost Esq,
Superintendent of the school, was also
greatly surprised by receiving from
Mr. Brandt on behalf of the school a
purse of money. In presenting it, he
dwelt upon the sterling worth of Mr.
Yost ir. the Church and Sunday
School. The people were about
ready to retire when a little girl came
forwarfl and presented Mr. Brandt in
behalf of the congregation with a
purse of money. He was completely
surprised, and thanked the donors for
their generosity. The benediction
was .pronounced and all departed to
their homes with happy hearts.
SANTA CLAUS AT THE ItTHERAN S. S.
This venerable and always welcome
guest made his annual visit to the
Lutheran Sunday School the night
befcre Christmas. The people were
all there to see him, little ami big as
many as the church would hold and
he treated everybody well. The
children welcomed him in a very inter
esting way set to music which all
heartily enjoyed. The theme of the
Cantata was a rebuke to Stinginess.
Before leaving Santa Claus gave
gifts of sweet meats to all the boys
and girls a whole church full of
candy, besides many nice little things
frGm teachers to schclars and from
scholars to teachers.
He put it into the hearts of the
ladies of the congregetion to remem
ber the choir. So all of the singers
and players were handsomely sur
prised with elegant pictures and books
for their sweet singing all the year.
To Mrs. Hall the soprano, two gold
pieces that were gotten from the
treasury before old England gets all
our gold. These would be worth in
any bank $25.00 in greenbacks. Every,
body went home happy, the givers
more so than the receivers, and the
little ones hurried off to bed to find
Christmas trees heavily ladened wait
ing them next morning.
UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
The S. S. of the U. E. Church held
its annual Christmas exercises on
Tuesday evening. The church was
comfortably filled with an interested
audience who listened with strict at
tention to all that was rendered.
The exercise was opened with a
selection by the choir followed by
prayer by the pastor, Rev. G. W.
Currin after which there was recita
tions, dialogues, tableaus and music.
The program was well rendered, but
being too long to mention in full, but
a few areworthy of special mention.
A recitation " Writing to Santa
Claus " by Master John Etetler. If
little John had gotten all the nice
things he had written for he would
have exhausted the good old Saint's
supply.
" Ready for Santa Claus " by Jerry
Evans, a very small boy who had a
large stocking to receive his presents
ic.
" Christmas at the Poor House" was
well rendered by Miss Grace Krum.
A recitation " Hush " hv Hnlrli
Adams who was afraid that the noise
and commotion would scare Santa off.
" Grand-mamma's doll " ums tnnltn
grandly by Belva Fahringer, but the
nonors was carried oit Dy little Sarah
Strohm amite of two vears vuhn
spoke " Two little hands."
A gooa collection was received
which noes into the missinnarv trp.m.
ury, and last but not least the presents
ana candies was autriDuted, and
made all the little ones happy.
episcopal church:
St. Paul's Church Channel was
beautifully decorated with trailing
pine and palms. A new set of cover
ings for the altar", pulpit and lectern,
were used for the first lime. They
are exquisitely embroidered, and were
presented by the Ladies' Chancel
Committee. Service was held at
10:30 with sermon and Holy Com
munion. The music was well render
ed. It will be repeated next Sunday
morning.
AN ESTIMABlFlADY DEAD.
We are called upon this week to
chronicle the death of one of the most
respected ladies of this place. Mrs.
Mary Gruver died at her residence on
Third Street Wednesday morning at
12:20 o'clock. She has been a patient
sufferer for years, and since last June
has been confined to her room. Her
death whilst it was not unexpected,
yet the family realize that they have
suffered a great loss. She was a lov
ing and affectionate mother, and a
kind sympathetic neighbor.
Her maiden name was Obitz, and
she was born July 22, 1839 at
Wanamie, Luzerne County where she
resided until January 6th, 1856 when
she married Mr. John Gruver. Her
married life up to March 1886 when
she moved to Bloomsburg was spent
in Luzerne County. She left to sur
vive her children, as follows : (her
husband having died at this place
September 17th 1887). Alice, inter
married with John K. Lockard, Geo.
Gruver who resides at Nanticoke,
Florence A., intermarried with S. S.
Hoff of Reading, Elizabeth R., inter
married with L. J. Townsend of Ber
wick, Harry C , and Mary who reside
at home. The arrangements for the
funeral services had not been com
pleted when we went to press, but in
all probability will be on Saturday,
and the interment at Nanticoke.
MAUST-MEEICLE.
At the residence of the bride, by
Rev. C. H. Brandt, in Madison town
ship, on Thursday, December 19, at
12 o'clock noon, Mr. Neal Maust,
and Miss Sadie Mericle. The con
tracting parties are held in high es
teem by their many friends who wish
thetn long and happy life The gifts wei e
numerous and costly, and the wed
ding ceremony was witnessed by
about fifty guests.
A BEAUTIFUL HOME.
What money judiciously used, to
gether with cultivated taste, can do in
the way of beautifying premises, is
fully shown in the beautiful home of
Mr. Cohen at the corner of Third
West Streets. It is now one of the
handsomest and most convenient
honses in this Town of beautiful
residences. It is a transformation
that is both wonderful and beautiful.
At a meeting of the Columbia
County Medical Society, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year. President Dr. J. W. Bruner;
istVice President, Dr. Shuman,
Mainville; 2nd Vice President, Dr.
H. S. Christian; Secretary and Treas
urer, Dr. W. M. Reber.
Afrer the election of officers, the
delegates to the Penn'a State Medical
Society were elected, viz.: Christian,
Robbins, Steck and Shuman. Bruner
and Wintersteen were elected as del
egates to American Medical Associa
tion which meets at Atlanta, Georgia,
next May.
The Ladles Aid Society of the
Union Church of Orangeville will
render the drama, "Ma Sweet and
Her Family" in the Academy Hall
on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31st, 1893,
The drama will be supplemented with
music and artistic club swinging by
Mr. J. Bruce Patterson of the B. S.
N. S. The entertainment will close
with a sociable, at which all patrons
will be served, gratuitously, with re
freshments. Admission to all 20 cts.
Doors open at 7 P. M. Exercises
begin at 7.30 P. M.
There is an effort being made to
form a base ball league next season
comprising the following named places:
Shamokin, Sunbury, Danville, Blooms
burg, Lock Haven and Renova. The
friends of the game in this place are
enthusiastic over the prospects, and
hope that Mr. Spence, of William
sport, who has the matter in charge
will be successful.
Mr. W, C. Richart arranged a sur
prise for his wife last Saturday evening.
It was her birthday, and he had a
number of her friends and neighbors
come in, and assist him in celebrating
the event. The time which wasn't
consumed in getting away with the
refreshments provided, was spent in
pleasant conversation.
A Farmer's Institute will be held
at CatawLssa, Jan. 15 and 16, 1896.
1S95.
J. M. Gidding
offer
every suit
or overcoat
in their store
at cost.
Sfo clftd to tle
-Sisfiff
owenbeirg
dletMo
as long as our Enormous Stock
of Winter Clothinar lasts.
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
Still selling
HOLIDAY GOODS AT LOW PRICES.
White silk handkerchiefs at 19c.
Elegant neckwear at 25 and 50c.
Elegant gloves at 50c. to $1.00.
Low prices in these hard times is what the people want,
and these prices will last all the winter long at
The D.
Clothing Store. ...
Solid silver watch given away on New Year's dav. Everv
Collar purchaser receives a chance on same.
NO 52
& Co.
CNEtflCE
Gfrekt ffcdudtion
those knee pants,
those children's waists, JT
those men's working shirts, j n L JilL
those men's mittens, J
those men's heavy working pants at 49c.
those heavy pull down and plush caps at
25 and 50c, etc.
those men's fine woolen pants at $1.75
to $2.00.
those elegant Rochester overcoats at
$5.00, $6.50 and $10.00.
those long warm storm coats, at $5.00,
$7.50 and $10.00.
those children's suits at $1.75.
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