10 paoes 1 ffly tomliwittt I ,o paoes : : 1 ' VOL. 31 TOWN COUNCIL PROOT.E DINGS. The FIrtt Meeting ol th New Council Was Held Last Thursday Evening. Solicitor and Treasurer Appointed. The first regular meeting of the newly elected Town Council was held at their rooms last Thursday evening with all the members present. Quite a number of the citizens of the town were in attendance no doubt ex pecting to witness a lively and inter esting meeting, but in this they were disappointed as every thing went olf smoothly. The President W. O. Holmes oc cupied a short time in the delivery of his inaugural address simply stating that he would endeavor to hold the confidence reposed in him by the public in electing him to the office of President of Council, andwauld trans act all business brought before him promptly, impartially, and to the best interests of the town The first business which occupied the attention of the Council was the fixing of the salary of the Secretary for the coming year. Upon motion made and carried it was fixed at $20 per month the same as last year. The President then declared that nominations for Secretary were in order, and R. H. Ringler who has filled that position for several years was unanimously elected to succeed himself. The Commission of the Treasurer for the coming year was fixed at one per cent, the same as last year. The following persons were nomi natad for the office, W. K. Kocher, nominated A. N.Yost, Thomas Gorry nominated V. P. Drinker, and Charles Kunkle nominated J. H. Maize. A ballot was ordered and resulted as follows : For Yost Brobst. Kocher, Raw lings 3. For Maize Kunkle, Richard 2. For Drinker Gorrey 1. No one having received the re quired number of votes a second bal lot was taken resulting in the election of Yost as follows : For Yost Brobst, Kocher, Raw lings, Holmes 4. For Maize Kunkle, Richard 2. For Drinker Gorrey 1. The retaining fee of the Town Solicitor was fixed at $25.00, and the iollowing were placed in nomination. W. H. Magill Esq., by Mr. Richards, and Fred Ikeler Esq., by Thomas Gorrey. A ballot was taken and all the Council men excepting Mr. Rich awls, voted for Mr. Ikeler, whereupon he was declared electcil to the posi tion. The matter of the appointment of street commissioner and policemen, was upon a motion of Mr. Gorrey de ferred until a special meeting. Upon motion made and seconded, it was resolved that hereafter the regular town business be disposed of first, and that petitions and speeches be heard afterwards, and that the Council always adjourns at 10 o'clock. Thomas Gorrey was unanimously elected Vice President. President Holmes appointed the different committees as follows : Streets Gorrey, Rawlings, Brobst. Finance Kocher, Richard, Kunkle Fire and Water Richard, Brobst, Rawlings. Board of Health Rawlings, Kocher Brobst. Light Kocher, Gorrey, Rawlings. Sanitary I. W. Hartman, Dr. Burner, Dr. Harter. The appointment of Building In spector was taken up and W. U. Jury named but the matter was laid over till the next meeting. A communication from the repres entatives of the different Fire Insur ance Companies requested the town to procure a better fire alarm, thus affording a better system for fire pro tection. Referred to Committee on Fire and Water. R. R. Little Esq., handed in a peti tion for sewer to accommodate resi dents in,alley near Market and Fourth streets. Referred to. Committee on Sewers. Building Inspector H. II. Humph reys reported that he had examined the Opera House, in course of repairs, and found it in a safe condition. J. N. Webb asked for sewer on Catharine street. Referred to Com mittee on Streets. Mr. Webb asked for building permit to erect tour double houses on Fourth street, and also for one on Catharine street. The latter was granted but tlie permits for his houses on Fourth street are held over till the nutter of grade on said street in settled. The petition to accept and extend Fast Third street through the Land Improvement Company's property referred to the Street Committee. Charles Savits nrrsi-ntivt n f $7.00 for pumping water out ol W. S. Rishton's store cellar. This was laid over for the present. 1 he Secretary was directed tn issm. orders for the following bills. A. It. Bloom, P. H. Freeze and G. E. Wilbur, services Town Auditors $12.00 lemlock twp. use of road scraper tM Water Co., hydrants for March 89.67 Steam Co., for heat for Town Hall ,ft Water Co., ater at Town Hall 6.27 Electric Light Co., street lights Jan. 1st to April ist 1,203.50 Fred Kumer appeared before the Council and requested them to rnt him the stone crusher. On motion it was decided that if he would put the crusher in gooa repair (it has not been used for several years) he might have the use of it for a time. The Street Committee to have charge of the matter. There being no other business Council adjourned until Thursday evening April 17th at 7.30 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of electing a Street Commissioner and Policemen. The following citizens were present at the meeting : Geo. L. Moyer, John Frey, J. Sanderson Woods, Reuben Hess, John Scott, Samuel Shaffer, L. E. Wharcy, James Goss, Frank Roadarniel. Northumberland Presbytery. It Will Convcno in Semi-Annual Session at Berwick on Monday Next. The Presbytery of Northumberland will convene in semi annual session at Berwick on Monday next, at 3:30 p. m. Rev. James Carter is the ire sent moderator; Rev. John D. Couk, stated clerk and treasurer, and Rev. Edward ;A. Snook, permanent clerk. The church of Berwick is the extreme eastern boundary of the Presbytery, and Shiloh of St. Mary's, in Elk county, is the extreme western boun ary. The counties embraced in the body are Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Union. Northumberland, Montour and Columbia. There are 42 ministers and 48 churches, with a membership 01 737 and a Sabbath School mem bership of 7,433 j 341 were added on examination last year ; 92 adults and 142 infants were baptized; $19,731 were contributed for benevolent pur poses, and $83,232 for congregation al objects. A EAILKOAD WEEOZ. A Wreck on the P. & R. In Which Ono Man is Seriously Injured and Thirteon Cars Demolished. Last Saturday morning a point on the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road at Rupert was the scene of a serious wreck. An extra freight train which was drawn by engine No. 125 broke in two and the one section ran into the other, and as a consequence the cars were piled up, and thirteen mashed almost to pieces and the draw head of the engine broken. The crew all escaped serious injury excepting Phenis Smith, of Catawissa, who had his jaw broken, his tongue nearly bitten off, and in addition to all this sustained internal injuries. Over three hundred yards of track was torn up, and it was a long time before traffic was resumed. A Nice Place to Live. When the grading and paving is completed, one of the most desirable portions of the town in which to reside will be what is known as Light Street road. The street has been widened straightened and graded. Already several line residences have been erected which are an honor to the town and their owners. Then too they are occupied by a class of people who are very desirable as neighbors. If you have not visited that portion of the town lately, do so, and you will scarcely recognize the old place. An Ideal Spring Sunday. The only thing lacking to make last Sunday a full-Hedged summer day was a little show on the foliage of the trees. The air was balmy enough, the sun was sufficiently warm and bright, and a representative summer crowd was out to take the air. The streets were . thronged with gayly dressed women and men, who walked with them or flirted with them in pass ing. There were some who searched in out of-the-way nooks for arbutus, but the search was invariably fruitless, w J for the Spring is very backward. BLOOMSBUltG, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 1C, 1S96. WEDDING BELLS. One of the prettiest weddings which has lately occurred in Bloomsburg was solemnized at the home of the parties on First street Tuesdav evenimr .at 1 o'clock. The contracting parties were iMr. Marry b. Wilson, a merchant of this place, and Miss Helen Smith Warner, daughter of Dr. I.D.War ner, a pretty and popular young lady. For some time past the friends of Air. Wilson had noticed that he was makinz extensive nurch.-ues of house furnishing coods and the reason of the same was not ap parent until they were invited to witness the above ceremony at their new home. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. D. N. Kirkbv. Rector of St. Paul's Church. The best man was Charles Wilson, brother of the groom, and the bridesmaid was Miss Mame Casey, the bride's most inti mate friend. Master Earl McP.ride. cousin of the bride, and Mary C. White, niece of the groom officiated as pages. After the conclusion of the ceremonies elegant refreshments were served. The gifts were numerous, handsome and costly. 1 he follownu- persons were present: Dr. J. D. Warner, O. T. Wilson and wife, Dr. I. N. Warner of Wilkes-barre uncle of the bride, Geraldine, Laura and Nellie, sisters fthe bride, Kciffer and Charlie, brothers of the bride. Elme- MclJridc and wife, Frank IT. Wilso-, J. E. Wilson and wife, I. D. White and wife, Georgic ami Wilson hite, George C. Roan and wife. Arthur Smith, Miss Sue Potter, Mar tin Frey, Wilkes-barre, Miss Fannie Mc( iuire of Wilkes-barre. Miss Kath- aryn Hartman of Willow Grove, and J. E. Sands of Mordansville. 1 hey will reside in the house in which the ceremony was performed. and which had been handsomely furnished for their reception. The Columbian extend congratulations. Married at Noon. The Scranton Truth of April 9th contained the following notice of the marriage of Dr. J. P. Pursel, son of our townsman William Pursel : The marriage of Miss Romain Dickson of this city, and Dr. J. P. Pursel, of Easton, took place at noon to-day at the'residence of Mrs. John R. Fordham, Sanderson avenue and Delaware streef. Rev. N. F. Stahl, of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church, officiated. Miss Ethel Boies attended the bride. Mr. Joseph Boies and Mr. W. M. Franklin were the ushers, and Master Dickson Kays and Miss Mary E. Kays were pages. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served by Huntingdon. A large number of guests congratu lated the young couple and enjoyed the wedding festivities. Dr. and Mrs. Pursel left during the afternoon for a short bridal tour, after which they will reside in Easton." L. N. Moyer and wife and Miss Lettie Eyer, of this town were in at tendance. . Off to Supreme Court. Attorneys James Scarlet, R. R. Little, G. M. Tustin, W. H. Rhawn and Grant Herring went to Philadel phia lart Saturday to attend the Supreme Court on Monday. These attorneys are interested in the appeal case of Tustin assignee of the Cata wissa Deposit Bank. Mr. Scarlet is also attorney in the Hughes Bibby case. Messrs. Rhawn and Herring were accompanied by their wives. Governor Hastings has fixed Tues day, June 30, for the execution of George Wmdisch at Wilkes-Barre. There are two other murderers in this state awaiting execution. They are H. H. Holmes, who will be hanged at Philadelphia, May 7, and Frank March, whose execution will take place at Uniontown, May 25. March's attorneys have applied to the board of pardons for a commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment. His case will be considered at the next meeting of the board. Under a recent decision, postmas ters can now take the acknowledge ment of pension vouchers the same as though he was a Notary Public. The postmaster simply signs his name in full, then by placing a post office stamp or seal on the voucher it is complete after the post master wit nesses the receipts. The trout season opened yesterday Our fishermen are getting out their paraphernalia, and making arrange ments for a trip to the headwaters of f ishingcreek. Soon stories of the large ones which "got away" will be in order. The entertainment given by Miss Anna L. Dunkel in the Opera House last Thursday and Friday evenings was one of the finest we have ever witnessed. The different parts were rendered in a manner which would reflect credit upon professional actors. The recitation of Miss Besse Dunkel on Thursday evening, and the mono logue by Miss Anna L. Dunkel on Friday evening were especially fine. The effect of the poses and dances was enhanced by the calcium lights, which were furnished by the Philadel phia Calcium Light Company, under the management of J. H. Carels. On Thursday evening the cast of characters in " Tandora " included Misses Williams, Maize, Runyon, Wirt, Seesholtz, Chrisman, and Wil son ; T. B. Hanly and A. W. Duy Esqs., and Master Fred Allen. The costumes were handsome, and the several parts were admirably done. Miss Pauline Wirt captivated the audience by her pretty recital 'of " Daisy's Faith.-' The "Dance of the the Giddy Girls" was executed by eight girls, aud was very nicely done. The comedy " Box of Monkeys " afforded the participants an opportun ity to distinguish themselves. The ca' t included Miss Helen John as Mrs. Ondego Jhones, Miss Vida Miller as Sierra Bengaline, Miss Edith Reber as Lady Guinevere Landpoore, T. B. Hanly Esq., as Edward Ralston, and Samuel H. Harm.m as Chauncy Oglethorpe. The stage was hand somely set with new furniture from the Leader Store, and the acting was better than that of most professional companies that come here. Each one entered into the spirit of the part and presented it in an easy and nat ".r.d manner that was highly pleasing. On Friday evening the program included two bright little comedies, Miss Katharine Gardner and W. H. Magill Esq., in a " Pair of Lunatics," and Miss Maude Runyon and A. W. Duy in "The Mouse Trap." The actors presented these plays in a highly creditable manner. The story of the Iliad was told in pantomime, and all present were pleased with the entertainments of both evenings. It is to be hoped that the home amateurs will give the public other opportunities in the future of enjoying their appearance on the stage. A New Reading Room The W. C. T. U. of Bloomsburg has onened headquarters in the pleasant and commodious rooms over the Farmers Bank on Main street. A free reading room for women will be a part of the arrangements, where young women are invited to spend their evenings, uootl literature in abundance, music. Sec. will be pro vided. Later on will be developed other plans tor the advancement ana culture of the young women of Blooms burg. Thursday evening the rooms were opened for the first time. I he work of furnishing and equipping of the apartments is being rapidly pushed by the committee whose in defatigable work is highly appreciated bv the Union. A formal opening will be held in the near future when the public will be invited to attend and narticinate. Good books and periodi- cals will be thankfully received and appreciated. Sec. George W. Manning of Pittston, died at his residence yesterday, at 4 o'clock P. M , after an illness of fifteen days. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:0 p.m. and the interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Had he lived until the 7th of May next, he would have been fifty six years of age. He leaves to survive him a wife and three children. Mr. Manning was a man of genial disposition, and for many years was foreman in the large Plan ing Mill of Patterson He Co. He was also a member of the Coal and Iron Police. He is a brother of our towns man II. D. Manning and had many friends in this place who were shocked to hear of his death. Supreme Court Decision. The following decision was render ed by the Supreme Court last Mon day. Per curiam In re-contest in the election of director of the poor of Convngham township and Borough of Centralia. Columbia county : Motion to advance this case, etc., denied, and petition dismissed. The card of G. M. Quick appears in another column of this paper- He is a candidate for rrothonotary and Clerk of the Courts. Vn Coupon for Pony outfit with every dollar purchase. BLECTI1TG- YOU R OLOTIEailJtTGr You should he as your State officials. Did W'mlFtil 0nes Lowenber SPMG Hen's Suits, $3.75. Handsome line of pin striped worsteds, Boucle effects, cheviots, and blrck goods in Men's and Young Men's Suits at $5.00, $6.98, $7.50 to $18.00. An elegant assortment $5.00, $6.50, $IO.OO and $12.00. Every one several dollars under price; bought at a sacri fice, that's the reason. Hundreds of children's suits Faunt leroys, Juniors, Reefers, and double knee and double seat suits. Everything new, nobby and tasty. CHILDREN'S KNEE PANTS SUITS, $1.25 to $6.00. Some of them at less than the cost to make. Manufac turers wanted money, and we bought cheap and sell cheap. The Goods are Cheap la Price Only. Make your dollar go twice as far by trading at Bloomsburg's best known Cloth iers, Hatters, and Furnishers, THE D. LOWENBERG CLOTHING STORE. $3rAnother watch given away soon. Every dollar pur chaser receives a chance on same. NO. JG careful as in flm Winn nf you ever stop to think that you live in your clothes moat of your time? You should first of all know that your clothing is made in keeping with sanitary conditions. Your cloth ing should fit comfortably; it should have style, fit, grace, and above all it must be light in price. If you want bes-t goods, best fit, best trimmings and best price you'll come here. Men's good all wool suits, $o.00. Better excellenUy tnmm0cl perfect fit- i uuiij; hjcii o suiniuui mi 1 if, many nobby patterns, o.OO, $0.50, $7.hy $10.00 and 12.00. Meu's splendid all wool never rip pants, Sweet, Orr make, 200 children's beautiful novelties, Reefers, Fauntleroys, Jerseys, . Blouse, Wash and Sailor $1.00 to $0.50. 1 ONE. A beautiful sail boat with every knee pant suit, even with those $1.25, $2.00 and $2.50 wear well suits. antnnnnmaBH jiBADBBS . .. of spring overcoats at t :
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