VOL. 31 A DIABOLICAL PLOT An Attempt to Blow tip the Besidonoe of L. E. Waller Esq. live Hundred Dollars Reward Offered. The citizens residing in the neigh borhood of Fifth and Centre Streets were aroused from their slumbers last Friday morning about 3:15 o'clock by hearing an explosion that was not unlike a clap of thunder j some even imagining that an earth quake had visited us, and still others surmised that an engine had exploded. Indeed the noise was so loud as to awaken people residing even in remote sec tions of the towii. Many of them remained awake awhile and hearing to no further alarm retired to sleep, and it was not until morning dawned that many of them learned of the nefarious business that had been go ing on while they slept. The people who lived in the im mediate neighborhood however arose, dressed themselves, and started to investigate the matter, when Mr. Charles Campbell who resides on the opposite side of Fifth Street discover ed that an attempt had been made to blow up the house of Mr. Waller. Mr. Theodore Garrison who resides on the opposite side ot Centre Street joined him and together they discov ered that smoke was issuing trom In under the large veranda in front of his residence. Mr. Waller who had been awakened by the explosion and concussion appeared at the window and inquired as to the cause of the disturbance and upon being informed, came down with a light and it was discovered that the joist, roof, gable and some of the posts of the large veranda had been shattered, and that the windows in the first floor fronting Fifth Street as well as two fronting Centre Street had been utterly de molished. In addition to this, there was a large hole in the wall at the left of the front entrance to the house and an old chair which was highly prized as a relic (having belonged to William Hurley Esq.,) deceased, and which was on the porch had been hurled to the street and broken al most beyond recognition. Several windows in the house of Mr. Garrison on the opposite side of Centre Street were broken and a watch was stopped by the concussion as were the clocks in the house of Mr. Waller. They stopped at the hour of 3:15 which showed the hour the explosion took place. The strange part of the whole transaction is the fact, that whilst Mr. Waller and family heard the noise and felt the jar, yet they never imag ined it was their house. This is ac counted for by the fact the explosion which it is supposed to have been a large dynamite cap with a slow fuse was placed on the floor of the veran da next to the wall aud having no solid foundation the force of the ex plosion was downward and outward and the noise was carried from them to the street. Several dynamite caps and fuse were stolen the aame night from the stone quarry of C. P. Arm strong and that leads to the supposi tion as to the explosive used. It is evident that the motive of the fiend was to do bodily harm to Mr. Waller as the explosive was placed under his bedroom window and he was only foiled in his diabolical scheme either through a want of a proper knowledge of explosives, or tor want of time, as had it been plaeed on a solid founda tion in all probability it would have utterly destroyed the house. Miss Agnes Garrison savs that in addition to the report at 3:15 she heard two umtrs, one about 1 a o clock and one about two. but as thev sounded like the discharge of a gun no attention was paid to it. Mr. Waller and fami ly are to be congratulated upon their escape and it is to be hoped that the wretch will be apprehended and brought to justice. A special meet ing of the Town Council was held oaturday afternoon with all the mem bers present. President Holmes stat ed that the object of the meetins was to take some action looking toward the apprehension of the party who -"i-"'!'' iu uiuw up me residence of Mr. Waller. UDon motion ot Mr. Gorrey, seconded by Mr. Richards it was resolved to offer a reward of five Hundred dollars for the arrest ana conviction of the party 5 and tnis action meets with the hearty ap probation of the taxpayers. It may save trouble later on for Mich parents as have been derelict in the nutter ot sending their children to school, to bear in mind that Penn sylvania now has a compulsory edu catian law that is in full force and effect. I. W. HABTMAH k BOS. A Succtuful Dry Goods Firm which hat bun Continuously in Buiineit (or Nirly Hall a Century. Bloomsburg has a reputation throughout the entire State for having some of the finest and best equipped stores to be fou.id within its borders and among these the dry goods store of I. W. Hartman & Son at the corner of Main and Market streets is in the front rank. I. W. Hartman who is the senior partner, com menced business in Bloomsburg with his brother H. C. Hartman under the firm name of H. C. & I. W. Hartman in October, 1848, in the old "Arcade" building, which stood at the corner of Main and Centre streets, on the land now occupied by the handsome and commodious building of John K. Ixckard, used by the Bloomsburg Store Co., limited. Business was conducted in this building until 1855, when they moved to their present lo cation, purchased during the previous year from Jacob F.yer, the brick build ing and all the land from the corner of Market street down to and includ ing the ground upon which the City Hotel now stands. They continued doing business as a firm for over twenty years when H. C. Hartman sold his interest to I. W. Hartman and retired from business. Immediately upon securing sole control Mr. Hartman began re pairing and enlarging the building by the addition of a third story, and con verting the second story into offices, &c. The store room was also en larged by the removal of partitions, &c.t and after successfully conducting the business for a number of years his son Edwin V. was admitted as a partner. Business was conducted under the firm name of I. W. Hart man & Son until 1877 when his son R. E. Hartman was added to the firm and business was conducted un der the name of I. W. Hartman & Sons until about three years ago when E. V. Hartman withdrew to engage in business in Philadelphia, since which time the firm name has been I. VV. Hartman & Son. By honest dealing and courteous treatment to their customers their business con tinued to increase until it became ap parent that more room was needed, not only to properly display their goods but also to accommodate the increased number of people who came to their store, hence the store room has been recently enlarged by taking in a space of 16x30 feet lying in the rear of the room occupied by Riggins & Co., which space it is intended to use for the display of coats and capes during the coming season. There is not another merchant in this county who has continuously been in busi ness as long as Mr. Hartman, and he has seen a generation of people grow up around him. They have succeed ed in business because they deserved success, and this is evidenced by the fact that it keeps a corps ot four clerks busy supplying the demands of their customers, and a room contain ing 2200 feet ot floor space in which to transact their business. The store room is fitted out with all the latest appliances for the rapid transaction of business, and a large sky light in the rear assists materially in the se lection of dress goods which are to be found in that part of the building. The many friends of Mr. Hartman hope that he may be spared many years, as he is one of the most pro gressive citizens and always ready to give aid to any project which is for the betterment of the Town. The members and friends of Zion congregation will hold a chicken sup per at E. M. Laubaugh's, at Forks, on Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 26th when a good warm meal will be served from four P. M. and during the evening for fifteen cents. Cake and ice cream will also be served. Pro ceeds to be used for repairing the Zion church. If the weather should be pleasant supper will be served in the grove. If otherwise it will be in Mr. Laubaugh's hojse. The dead body of Mrs. Reuben Fahringer of Centralia was discovered in bed last Saturday morning. The morning call not having aroused her, her daughter went to her room to in vestigate with the above results. She has been a sufferer from dropsy and a complication of diseases for years, and it is thought that her dropsical condi, tion superinduced heart failure. She is a lady of sixty years, well and kindly known, leaving a sorrowing husband and seven children to mourn her loss. The residence of Samuel Shaffer on Third Street is undergoing repairs. BLOOMSBUKQ, PA., TIIUliSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, We Sell the best merehan- dise to clothe men, boya and children in this valley, and at prices fully 10 per cent, below any other house carrying eaine grade of goods. Children's Suits of all wool material, with double knee, extra buttons, well made, splendid fitting at $1.48. Sizes 5 to 14. Others at $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.50, $5.00 and $6.00. All shades, all colors. Children s Suit Novelties. JUNIORS, REEFERS, VES7EES, &c. Juniors splendidly made, elegantly trimmed, $1.48. Reef er suits with large sailor collars $1.98. In blue, brown, grey and neat mixtures, prices run up to $0 00. Men's Extra Pants All Wool Guaranteed not to rip, buttons not to come off. Cloth will not fade, perfect fit ting, sold at $2.00 and worth it our price $1.25. All sizes. If you cau match them come back and get your money. All wool "Readings" $1.05. fctoeet Orrs, all wool, never rip pant?, extra well made, $1.75. GIDDING'S We guarantee our prices at store in the valley. DEATH. OF A PROMINENT MAN- Peter A. Evans, One of the Well Known Men ot this Place Suddenly Passes Away. "In the midst of life we are In death.-' The truth of this is exempli fled nearly every week, but never per haps his it been brought to our obser vation more forcibly than in the death of Peter A. Evans one of Blooms burg's substantial citizens who quietly passed away last Friday morning about half past four o'clock. For some time he had been suffering with a carbuncle on the back of his neck, but no one supposed that it would be the cause of his death j in fact Wed nesday evening he was considered a great deal better, but Thursday, a change for the worse came, and he continued growing weaker until he expired at the above mentioned hour. Evidently Mr. Evans however did not entertain sanguine hopes for his re covery, as about two weeks previous to this time he consulted his attorney and had all his business matters at tended to, even to arranging for the ministers who should conduct his funeral services. He was born in Montour township January 15th, 1846, and was the son of Issacher M, and Maria Evans, the former of whom survive him and consequently at the time of his death was aged fifty years, seven months and twenty-six days. His education was commenced in Bloomsburg, and completed at Dickin son Seminary, and from that time until last Spring when he moved to this place, he resided on the home stead, and was one of the most success ful farmers of that township. He was married in 1873, to Samantha, daugh ter of William White, of Scott town ship, who together with four children, William W, Mae A, Harry I, and Warland P, mourn the loss of an affectionate husband, and indulgent father. Ever since he arrived at man hood he has taken an active part in politics and was unswervering in his allegiance to the Democratic party. In 1880 he was appointed United States census enumerator for his dis trict. In 1882 he served as a dele gate to the state convention which nominated Robert E. Pattison for Governor, and in 1 834 he was elected I county treasurer on the democratic 88 "By Fair Dealing We Thrive." GIOOING'S. Bloomsburg's largest, finest and ....best Clothing Store.... READ THESE PRICES AND SEE THE GOODS, THEN MATCH THEM IF YOU CAN ! MEN'S SUITS. Black, blue and grey ; well made, splendid fitting, excellent wearers, $5.00. Cannot bo matched elsewhere for lees than $7.50. Men's genuine imported black clay worsted suits, sack or cutaway, warranted pure 18 ounce good., liued with a double warp Italian satin piped a suit sold elsewhere for $10, at $7.75. If you can match it at any other clothing house come back and get your money. Men's Genuine Scotch Cheviot suits in the newest plaids and neat effects, such as steel greys, in three or four shapes, blue3 or blacks, made by boit tailors at Rochester. A suit fully worth and is sold in other atOPM at 412.00r rmr nri 4.q 7.r Tf you can match it elsewhere money. Men's Extra Fine Worsted Suits in neat pin stripes and over plaid. Goods that no merchant tailors can better. Sold with our gmrantec as well as the makers, for one year, that hoy will not fide, gut out of shape, or seam? np. These goods in assortment are not shown by any other clothing house here. They're usually sold at from $15 to $18. Our price is $13.00. If yoa can match them bring ours back and get your money. Our Hat Department is replete with every new shape and color that is stylish. Crush, Fedora and Derbys, 50c. to $3.00. ticket, receiving the largest vote of any candidate on the ticket. He was a director of the Farmer's National Bank, (being secretary of the discount committee) and it was largely through his efforts that the organization was affected, and that it has gained and maintained its enviable standing among the financial institutions of the County. He was also a member in good standing of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Grange. The funeral services were held from his late residence on Fourth Street, Mon day afternoon, and were in charge of Rev. D. N. Kirkby, of St. Paul's EniscoDal Church and Rev. B. C. Conner, of the Methodist Church. ihe interment was in Rosemount ccmeterv to which last restintr nlace o 1 his remains were followed by a large concourse ot friends. All who attended the Lutheran Church last Tuesday evening were more than pleased with the exercises in the Musical and Literary entertain ment given for the benefit of the debt on the Lutheran Parsonage. Miss Grace Corell was the principal figure in the list of performers. She is a student of the school of Oratory, Boston, and did great credit to her self and to the school which she represents. It was a treat to listen to her renderings in recitation, impersona tion and pantomine. She will certain ly be able to command an audience any where. Prof. Yetter sang beautifully and impressively a solo, and was encored. Mr. and Miss Ent rendered a most excellent duett in song and were call ed to return. The Lutheran choir sang in its best strain. Mrs. Hall gave one of her enjoyable solos. Miss Ruth McLinn on the piano and Charles Skeer on the violin also con tributed their part. The entertainment was a decided and pleasing success, and shows very plainly that there is talent of a high order in Bloomsburg which should be encouraged and cultivated. The Republicans of this place have organized a club and have rented the I room formerly occupied by J. R. j Schuyler & Co. in . which to hold J their meetings. It is easy of access and well suited for the purposes. 189G." bring ours back and get your 88? 838 LOW PRICES FOR GOOD CLOTHING ! Is the magnet power which brings the trade to B. &wnleEg CLOTHING STORE. . Unequalled facilities and a constant striving to keep up the grand reputation which this store has throughout the county, are the reasons for giving the people matchless values. Fall Overcoats Are Here! In the newest, nobbiest shades Tans, Steels, Blacks and Greys at $5, $6, $8, $10, Etc. Never before such a Handsome Line of Children's Suits, All the Newest Novelties of this season's productions. Children's Suits, $1 Up to $6. Every One Good Wearers. We Sell Hats, and Sell' Them Right ! Sell as many of them, carrry as many of them, as any -other store in this section. You will save from 50c. to $1.00 on every Hat you buy AT THE D. LOWEHBEBG CLOTHING STORE. NO. 38 We Sell everything that man, boy or child can wear (ex cepting shoes). We guarantee everything we sell to be strictly first-class. If you can buy of any other house cheaper than of us, come back and get your money. Boy's or Young Hen's Suits. Acres u to 10. All these suits embody original and correct siyies. inenyiront vest ana coat, and vest is strictly correct. $3.75 for excellent boy's suits in black, blues, greys and mixtures, worth and sold everywhere at from $5 to $6. The nobby plaids are here at $$, $6 and up to $15. Men's and Boy's all wool Sweaters in blue, maroon, black and white, large sailor collar, men's $1.00. Boy's, 75c. Men's and boy's sweaters, all wool, large sailor collar, black with orange stripes, blue with white str'pe, maroon with oransre strioc. res- $2.50 quality, our price, men's $ 1.50, boys $t.25- All sizes for men; all sizes for boys, as small as age 12. Boy's Blouas Waists in dark colors. Mothers, it doesn't pay to make them when you can buy them here at these prices 25, 5o, ;5, $1.00. is dif- rerent styles. WE SHOW the most exten. sive line of white and colored shirts in town soc. 7 sc. and $1-00. GIDDING'S We Guarantee our goods tlie best shown in the valley. i it . :!' !V."t
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