VOL. 31 SIX DEATHS At DANVILLE. rite Men and an Infant Killed by en Explosion at the Montonr Iron Works. MANY OTHERS BAD1.Y HURT. Accident Probably Boiler. Mother Mast ot Iron. Due to Low Water in the and Child Struck by a The boiler explosion last Thursday night at the Montour Iron Works was more disastrous and fatal in its results than at first supposed. Five nicn and an infant were killed and eighteen men, a boy and a woman were injured. Of the injured several are likely to die. The full list of fatalities follows : Dead : John Castlenian, instantly killed ; Mary Bryon, infant of Mrs. Margaret Bryon, instantly killed ; Oliver and Thomas Cromwell ; John 1'. Mullen, sr. j Johnson Lovett, died of his injuries. Injured s Mrs. Margaret Bryon, Robert Reed, day foreman j Thomas Evans ; Rush Yerrick ; Moses Lay man, aged twelve years ; Charles Reineer Bankberry ; William Fenix, colored ; Thomas Miller, Gus Brandt, William Wool, Daniel Marks, Joseph Connelly ; Harry Mayer j Howard Demott j Richard S. Hifs ; George Singer ; Thomas Williams -, Joseph Gerringcr; William derringer, Patrick McGey. Besides being cut and bruised by Hying bricks, all the injured and dead, with the exception of Mrs. Bryon and her child, were horribly scalded by the escaping steam. In one instance one of the victims had both hands literally parboiled off at the wrists. Surrounding the works are a number of small dwellings occupied by em ployees of the company. It was in one of these that the Bryon family lived. Mrs, Bryon was in a second story "room nursing her baby and at her feet sat two of her other children. Half the boiler was hurled through the house by the force of the explo sion. The mass of iron struck Mrs. Bryon and the babe at her breast, cushing in the infant's head, and then fell through into the cellar, carrying down the woman and her children in the wreck. The two children on the floor escaped with slight injuries, but Mrs. Bryon will die. This is the second time that an exploding boiler in the same mill has been thrown through the Bryon house. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, but it is thought that it was due to low water in the boiler. The fires had just been withdrawn from the furnace to allow some repairs being made. The mill walls were fairly riddled by flying bricks and the property damaged to the extent of about $5:oo. Thursday's boiler explo sion is the third of its kind which have taken place at the mill. The first occurred in 1857, when several men were killed and injured. DEATH OF J. M. SUMMY. We received the sad intelligence on Monday, of the death of J. M. Summy, who died at his home at Manheim, Lancaster Co. Pa., after a short illness, aged thirty-nine years. He had been in good health, until about a week ago, when he went out Hunting, he took a heavy cold, from wh;ch he could not rid himself, and death was the result. He is survived by a wife, daughter of N. B. Fowler, of this town. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, at one o clock. The deceased was a brother to Mrs. Jac Keller of this town and he formerly resided here, clerking in Mr. Kellers store. Normal 26 Fittston 0- The Normal foot ball team scored its second consecutive victory, at Normal field, on Saturday afternoon, defeating Pittslon Y. M. C. A. team by the score ot 26 to o. Several players from Wyoming Seminary were with Piuston. The Normals played swift, hard game, and went through i ncston s line where and whenever they pleased. Fast driving in town, or within the limits of the borough, should be stopped. The practice is becoming too general, and drivers all over town, especially on Main street, are dashing over the crossings with such reckless speed that it is almost impossible for a person to get out of the way. There is an ordinance against this, and it snould be enforced. There are over seventy entries for ine bicycle races at the fair this week. Council Proceedings. MAY WIDEN IRON STREET. The President Authorized to sell the old Street Lamps. Three Permits Granted. Pavomentt Required to be put down on First and Third Streets. Presentation of Rills. Tax Collector's Bond Acceptod and Filed. Change ol Location for Winona Hose Carriage. Proposition to Widen North Iron Street. When President of Council Holmes rapped for order Thursday night, the following members answered to their names : Thos. Gorrey, E. A. Rawlings and W. ' R. Kocher. F. J. Richard came in later. Inquiries having been made as to whether the old street lamps and posts were for sale, the President was au thorized to sell the same at such price as he thinks fair. Complaint was made that the arc light on Light Street road is too low, that if it is hung higher on the poles it will give better service. Referred to the Light Committee. Also the matter of a number of the street lights not burn ing properly, on other streets. Complaint was made about the out house on C. W. Miller's property, oc cupied by Frank Geigcr on Fifth St. The Finince Committee made a report recommending the payment of the bill of J. R. Schuyler for damages to his stock by reason ot the water flooding his cellar. Report accepted and bill to be paid. Permits were granted to J. L. Wol- verton for the erection of a frame house corner West and Fourth streets. To Frank Cavanee for a barn on his lot near Catharine street. To E. C. Caswell & Co. for third story on their woolen miil. A petition was presented asking that pavements be required to be put down at a uniform width of five feet on First street above Iron. On mo tion the property owners on said street are ordered to put down their pave ments in accordance with the petition. It is also ordered that the property owners on East Third street be noti fied to lay their pavements within to days, or the Town will do the work and add the usual percentage. Complaint was made as to the bad condition of the walks along the prop erty ot J. b. Grimes and others on Last i irst street. A petition was presented asking tor grade on West First street, or that portion extending through the Ralston addition, and that the gutters be cob bled and property owners be required to put down pavements. Referred to the Street Committee. Bills were presented and the Secre tary directed to issue orders for the several amounts as follows : . r. Armstrong, tor stone. 5.00 Clearfield Paving Co., Siooo. pressed brick 46.00 D. L. & W. RR. Co., freight on crossing stone 8.64 Demo. Sentinel, publishing Ordinances and Printing Bonds .... 42.00 j. k. scnuyier, tor damages. 21.55 Jesse Wilson, three days put ting window glass in Town Hall 6.00 Electric Light Co., for St. ugnts 1200,00 Moyer Bros., for cement, putty and window glass. .. 44 73 Water Co., water at Town uau 1.99 1.100m Car Mfg. Co., oak 1 1 - pianic 9.32 Water Co., for 5 7 fire hydrants 89.17 central bewer Pipe Co., for .P'pe 65.11 bilver bpnngs (quarry Co., spans 11.72 Chief W. Knorr 40.00 Constable, C. Culp 40.00 Secretary Ringler 20.00 Policeman Baum, special duty 5.05 " A. Shultz " " 19.37 " P. Jones " " .62 " G. Ferguson " " .62 " Chas. Thomas" 1.62 " F. Drake 1.87 " BHagenbuch" " 1.62 J. L. Wolverton, for damages "to his Fourth Street property 350.00 W. P. Meigs, together with three or four members of the Winona Fire Co., appeared and asked permission to remove the hose carrage from the Town Hall to the barn on property occupied by II. G. Sherwood on Fourth street, saying that the location is better and the carriage would be handier in case of fire in that vicinity or at the factories; that the barn can be rented for one dollar per month which sum the company is willing to pay themselves. Considerable time was taken up in discussing the importance of efficient fire apparatus and attentive firemen, BLOOMSBUUG, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 15, GIDDINGS. Here's a partial list of what wc sell for your guiJancc. Suite, Overcoats, Single Trou sers, Single Vests, Storm Ul sters, Mackintosh Coats, Stiff and Soft Hats, Underwear of every description, Gloves of every description, Umbrellas, Canes, Neckwear, Shirts, white and colored, Trunks, Valises, Bicycle Suite, Bicycle Hats, Bicycle Hose, Sweaters, Belts, &c. The largest store of its kind in the valley. known in this city. The values bottom has simply dropped out is. ajki your own eyes oejuuge. S5.00 for men's excellent suits of black and blue, pure thibet, absolutely fast color, sold most everywhere for $7.00. $5.00 for elegant blue or black kersey overcoats, lined with pure Italian cloth, iron cloth sleeve lining, splendidly made, worth every penny of $7.00. Men's fine worsted dress suits of pure 18 ounce clay, farmer satin lined, sewed throughout with silk. A thoroughly rclia ble suit usually sold for $10, at $775- $8.75 for men's and young men's pure Scotch eheviot suits in plain, fancy colors, and plaids, usually sold at from $10 and $12 Nearly opposite Court House. THE BIC CLOTHING STORE. and the Council are of the opinion that the Town should pay the rent .'or the Winona Co., in case new quarters are secured. The matter was referred to the committee on Fire and Water with power to act. Col. Freeze appeared in behalf of the Rosemont Cemetery Co., and made a verbal proposition that the said company would give or donate to the town sufficient land on West side of North Iron street, from the culvert or run up to Michael Casey's property, to widen said street a rea sonable and proper width and make it better for the traveling public, if in return the Town will make the road and sidewalk and keep them in re pair. He also suggested that perhaps Mr. Casey might be willing to make some arrangements whereby the lower corner of his lot might be thrown out. The matter was referred to the Street Committee. Wm. H. Gilmore, in behalf of the Friendship Fire Company, stated that the hose truck m use by that Com pany is worn out and not fit for use, and therefore asks Council to procure a new one. Referred to Committee on Fire. The sewer petitioned for on Fourth and Fifth streets was spoken of, but the committee who has charge of the matter was not ready to act at this meeting. A petition was presented asking for the extension of Scott alley, near Fair Ground, through W. L. Demaree's lumber yard to Fifth street. Mr. Demaree is willing to vacate if the Town gives him $500 for the ground, about 30x60 feet, and pays the ex pense of moving his sheds. Referred to Street Committee. J. K. Bittenbender presented his bond as tax collector for 1896, which was accepted. No further business appearing Council adjourned. Fire broke out at the residence of Mrs. Phillip Crawford on West Third Street., Saturday morning. The fire was caught from the tlue, but was dis covered before jt had gained any headway, and by the aid of neighbors and the garden hose, was soon extin guished. By the X rays, Pittsburg Physicians discovered a needle in a woman's elbow which had worked up from th e hand. GIDDINGS. REST? WO! The only period of quiet is between weeks. The machinery of this clothing store is not allowed to rust by idleness. For the past weeks we have been busy unpacking and selling new fall goods at prices that make the "dregs" of the other fellow's stuff seem valueless. Makes life and activity here. The power to do it, with the wisdom of how to do it, make3 sales larger week after week. Our whole organization is at present directed toward sell ing our Special F air Week values in suits and overcoats for men and boys. Its equal in point of cheapness has never been now offered here we are ouitesafe in savin"- will never he matnhed. pvpm bv of prices. Of course we do not We want to call your parti cular attention to a special over coat that we're having an un usual sale on this season. Its made of pure blue and black kersey cloth, lined half with a deep satin yoke, the other half with a pure 18 ounce clay worst ed yoke, sewed throughout with silk has a pure silk velvet col lar, is 41 inches long. A stylish durable overcoat that could easily be retailed at from $12 to $13. Our price $900, and if you can match it elsewhere, come back and get your money. f 1.35 for serviceable heavy nil wool pants, warranted not to rip. $1.50 for grey pin striped, pure wool Reading cassimeres. IDDII PICKPOCKETS AT WOEK. Two Women Robood by Unknown Per sons at Milton. The Milton fair last week brought its usual crowd of pickpockets. As Mrs. Horace Evans, of 2041 Wallace Street, Philadelphia,' was about to get on the 7:55 passenger train going east Friday night, a man grabbed her pocketbook containing some $75 in money, valuable receipts and her ticket to that place. She was so frightened that she was unable to identify the person. Mrs. Emma Crawford's pocketbook with about $2, was also grabbed from her hand just as she stepped out of the post office rnday night. NOEAAPPLEM&N. Nora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Appleman, died at the home of her parents, on Iron Street, Thursday afternoon, aged thirty-three years, live months and seventeen days. Though confined to her bed for the last eleven weeks, she never complained, ana when her last hour approached she passed quietly to her rest. Her father and mother, and an only sister, Mrs. G. W. Mears, of Rupert; survive. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. C. Conner, ot the Methodist Church, at the house Monday after noon at two o'lock. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery. To-night that eftervesent and ver satile Comedian Dan Kelley com mences a four nights engagement with the manager of the Opera House. Mr. Kelly is too well known to need comment, save it to say, that the management of the Opera House has made more than a wise move in selecting such an attraction as this for fair week with us. Furthermore there is no advance in prices at all. The same old thing the patrons of the Opera House will enjoy a rare treat this time as they must have some where to go evenings and Mr. Kelly does not take advantage, of the celebration to advance his prices, but the same old thing, twenty-five, thirty five and fifty cents. So if you can come do so as they have a different play every night. The stone work on the new Metho dist church is nearly finished. 1896." sell shoddy stuff, so price comparisons with others would be use- Extra fine suits and overcoats strictly hand made throughout, perfect fitting, elegant linings, elegant trimmings, cut in the very newest fashion, the only imng necessary 10 maicc it a custom garment is the price. Instead of paying the tailor $20 $25 or $30, pay us $12, $r5 or 18. Children's novelties What store handles an assortment such as ours ? What store gives you such styles or such prices. $148, $1.75, 1.98 for real cute creations in children's novelties, nicely braided, good fitting and splendidly made, $2.50, 3.00, $4 and $5 for highest grades. THE BIC CLOTHING STORE. MARVELOUS of fine MOCMESflEl CLOTMWG KEXT TO NOTHING PEICES AT THE I LOWEfflRG CLOTHING STM Week before the Fair, during the Fair, aud afterwards. Forty seven years ago the well known founder of the house started in Bloomsburg, and in order to celebrate the event, Clothing Will Be Almost Given Away. Big Discount on Such Low Prices as j These: Knee pants, 9c. and 19c. All wool knee pants, 25c. Hen's all wool pants, 99c. Working shirts, 19c. Good warm gloves, 25c. Elegant plush caps, 49c. Heavy underwear, 24c. Hen's suits and overcoats, $3.98 to $20.00. Boy's suits and overcoats, $2.88 to $15.00. Children's suits and overcoats,79c. to $7.50. Hen's fine woolen trousers, $1.99 to $6.00. Be with the wise judicious buyers who know that the good clothes come from NO. -12 GIDDINGS. Extra salesmen will be here tc wait on you promptly. Come in when you please, go out when you please, look around, buy or not, you're welcome. The largest stock, the finest goods, and the lowest prices in the valley. Price3 guaranteed fully 10 per cent, the lowest or your money back. -v, us again. The $1.75 for splendid serviceable stylish boy's suits, age, 7 to 15, in neat grey mixtures or small plaids, nicciymade and splendid fitting. $2.50 for nice heavy all wool ones of a superior grade of cloth and make. 3, $4 and $5 for finest makes. Our underwear department is full of surprises. 50c. for a wool fleece lined shirt or draw ers. Merino, camels hair and natural wool, best grades up to $3.50 the suit. Children's hats as well as men's at all prices. Two doors below post office. S La IE h. n' II T.i . , r I I I. i
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