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EAELT MORNING HRE-
The residents of Bloomsburg were
aroused from their slumbers about
two o'clock on Monday morning by
an alarm of fire, and in a short time
people from all parts of the town were
hurrying to the scene of the fire,
which occurred oft East Third Street,
the barn, and carpenter shop, be
longing to Eli Jones, being totally
destroyed, and a frame dwelling
house, belonging to the John Jones
estate very badly damaged. I low the
fire originated is a mystery, as there
had been no fire kept in the building,
and there was nothing stored in the
place that a fire could start from.
The fire must have been burning
for some time before it was noticed
as it had gained so much headway
by the time the fire companies reach
ed the scene, that the barn was en
tirely enveloped in flames and could
not be saved. It looked for a time as
though the surrounding houses would
burn, but a stream of water was ap
plied, and as there was no air stirring,
it was soon gotten under control.
The house which was so badly
burned was being occupied by Geo.
Runyon and family, a florist in the
employ of J. L. Dillon. He had no
insurance on his household goods,
which were all more or less damaged.
The barn and carpentershop con
tained about twenty bushels of corn,
a buggy, truckwagon, a couple sets of
harness, ropes, pulleys and tackle for
moving buildings, and a complete set
of carpenter tools, all of which burn
ed up. There was some insurance on
the buildings.
Bloomsburg has been very fortun
ate as far as fires are concerned, as this
was the only fire of any size that has
occurred for some time.
The firemen complained about the
condition the p'ugs were in, as they
' say it was fully five minutes after they
had attached before they were able to
get any water.
Business Men Victimized.
Post Offic Inspector Makt an Important
Arrest.
Charles Rubinsky, of the firm of
Rubinsky & Freedman, of Shenan
doah, Pa., was arrested last week -by
Deputy United States Marshal Myers
and Hugh J. Gorman, Post Office In
spector attached to the Philadelphia
division, charged with making illegal
use of the United States mails.
WORKED FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
He, with Harry, Charles and Abe
Yairowsky, have been charged for five
or six years, the officers say, with de
frauding merchants in Philadelphia,
Chicago, 111., New York, and Boston,
Mass., out of many thousand dollars'
. worth of goods. Their method was
to order goods through the mails,
which upon arrival were stored in
some out-of-the-way place and were
disposed of at leisure, the shipper
never being able to discover their
whereabouts.
PLENTY OF ALIASES.
They operated under the following
firm names : "Conrad Herring, Cata
wissa, Pa.;" "Bernard Wilson, Lykens,
Pa.;" "Harry Miller, Berwick, Pa.;"
"John H. Schmidt, Bloomsburg, Pa.;"
"Charles Sherman, Nanticoke, Pa.,"
and "Bernard Wagner, Danville, Pa."
The first charge against the firm
was made in May last, and ever since
the post office officials have been
working on the case. Rubinsky was
broiiL'ht before United States Com
missioner Woltjen, who placed him
under bail for a hearing on Dec. 10.
The above appeared in the Phila,
Record on Thursday of last week.
ELLLLD BY A OAT'S BITE-
Victim Died Raving, Screaming and Froth'
ing at the Mouth.
Edmund Paul, aged 37, died at
Mahanoy City from hydrophobia t ri
dav mornimr in horrible acony. He
Buffered from violent muscular con
traction and frothed at the mouth,
When a drink of water was offered
him he raved and gave utterance to
unnatural sounds, and the six men in
attendance were hardly able to con
trol him.
Once he tried to jump from his
bed-room window and subsequently
tnea to smother his wife with a
pillow.
Two years ago he was bitten by a
pet cat but was never bothered by it
until a short time ago, when he was
taken ill The deceased was a dele
Kate to the last four conventions of
the State Fireman's Association. He
was assistant engineer of the Citizens'
iteam lire Company, of Mahanoy
City, and a past grand of the Inde
pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Abram T. Eckert. who was to have
been haneed in the conntv tail at
Wilkes Barre Tuesday morning be
tween ten and twelve o'clock for the
murder of Frederick Bittenbcnder,
took a dose of momhine Tues1v
morning and died shortly before noon.
Luzerne county has never known a
sensation like that of Tuesday on the
date of a hanging. Eckert seemed
well buoyed up with hope and able to
go through the ordeal without flinch
ing.
lhe following is the history of the
crime :
Eckert was janitor of the hi eh
school at Nanticoke and had an
imaginary grievance against Frederick
T. Bittenbcnder, who had but recent
ly been elected a school director. For
some time Eckert had been neglect
ing his work at the school house and
Bittenbender spoke to him about it,
and told Eckert he was in danger of
losing his place unless he was more
attentive to his duties as janitor. As
Bittenuender and his father were driv
ing up Main street, July 7, Eckert,
who was standiner In front of the
First National Bank, called to Bitten
bender that he wished to speak to
him. The latter stopped his horse
and Eckert approached the carriage,
saying : " Fred, it seems to me you
have a grudge against me."
JBiitenDender denied this, saying
that all he wanted of the janitor was
for him to look after his duties at the
school in a proper manner. Hardly
was the last word out of his mouth
when Eckert sprang backward from
the carriage, drew a revolver and tak
ing deliberate aim fired. The bullet
entered Bittenbender's right eye,
causing almost instant death. Eckert
fired two more shots, one taking effect
in the head and the other in the left
breast. He was arrested and brought
to Wilkesbarre and placed in jail. He
was tried at the January term of
court and convicted of murder in the
first degree. He was granted three
respites in order that his case might
be presented to the pardon board,
but his attorneys never secured suffi
cient evidence to warrant them in
going before the board on an applica
tion for a commutation of sentence.
Coroner McKee was notified ot his
death and a post mortem examination
was held. The stomach, liver, lungs
and kidneys were removed by the
prison physician and will be submitt
ed to a chemical analysis. As soon
as this can be accomplished the cor
oner's jury will reconvene, after which
an investigation will be made in order
to ascertain if possible where the
poison came irom.
Eckert's son called at the prison
Tuesday afternoon for the remains of
his father and took them to his late
home in Nanticoke, from where his
funeral took place Wednesday. Be
fore young Eckert left the prison the
warden said to him :
" Somebody has supplied your
father with poison. Do you know
anything about it ?"
" I do not," he replied. " I never
for a moment thought my father want
ed to die in that way.".
Where the poison came from will
in all probability remain a mystery
forever.
While driving on East Fifth street
Friday morning, a team belonging to
a Mr. Stine, who resides near Beach
Haven became frightened at the train
on the D. L. & W. R. R. and ran out
the street, the driver, who was unable
to hold them, was thrown out of the
wagon, but fortunately escaped with
only a slight scratch on his face. The
wagon at the time was loaded with a
few bushels of apples, which were all
scattered over the ground. The horses
were stopped before they had hurt
themselves any.
Messrs. A. Z. Schoch, Dr. Wm.
Reber, Jno. R. Townsend, R. R.
Little, Esq., and C. C. Peacock, mem
bers of the Board of Health, appoint
ed by the President of Council, met
Friday morning at the office of A. Z.
Schoch for the purpose of forming an
organization. Matters relating to the
health situation in town were dis
cussed. The following officers were
elected: A. Z. Schoch, president!
Dr. Wm. Reber, secretary. The latter
member is to serve as Health Officer
until a regular officer is appointed.
H. Howard Bidleman, the Book
man of Scranton, formerly of this town,
had a formal opening at his store on
December 1st, when he exhibited in
his large new quarters on Washington
Avenue one of the finest collections
of posters extant, including many rare
and valuable ones.
PREFERRED MORPHINE
HANGING.
BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS
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Whichis being closed out by tbe Trustee at ABSOLUTE COST, contains many rich and useful goods much
appreciated as holiday presents, which were bought for this winter's trade. This list will help you select,
but be on hand early to get the plums as they are all to be closed out at once without reserve and at AB
SOLUTE COST.
SUITS FOR MEN.
$-5.00, $G.7f, $7.50, $10.00, $12.00, $13.00
ABSOLUTE COST.
OVERCOATS.
$4.00, $5.00, $7.50, $9.00, $10.00, $12 00
ABSOLUTE COST.
SUITS AND OVERCOATS FOR 1JOYS.
$3.50, $4.75, $0.50, $7.50, $9.00 and $10.00.
ABSOLUTE COST.
CHILDREN'S SUITS.
90c, $1.25, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50.
ABSOLUTE COST.
CHILDREN'S REEFERS.
Plain or with brass or pearl buttons, $1.75, $2.25, $2.75,
$3.25, $4.00. ABSOLUTE COST.
EXTRA TROUSERS.
49c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. Were
75c. to $5.00. All at ABSOLUTE COST.
SINGLE VESTS.
50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25. ABSOLUTE COST.
UNDERWEAR.
Fleece lined, natural wool, camel's hair, Derby ribbed,
white fine merino, all weights, all colors, 50 and 65c. grades,
39c Extra fine medicated wools, fleece lined or wool Derby
ribbed, 59 and 79c. "Luzerne" Hygenia, highly recommend
ed by physicians everywhere,
$1.50 and $2.00 grades.
WORKING GLOVES.
Buckskin, hogskin, horschide, asbestal, (fire and water
proof) mule8kin all the very best leathers lined or unlined,
19c, 39c, 50c, or 79c. All at absolute cost.
THE LEAP YEAS HOP.
One of the finest social events held
in Bloomsburg for some time, was
given by the young ladies, at Evans
Hall last Friday night in the shape of
a Leap year hop. The hall had been
I very nicely decorated by the young
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ladies, Wlin nags, Dunung, Japanese
lanterns, and other decorations. There
was about forty couples present, and
all report having a delightful time.
The music, which was furnished by
the Normal School Orchestra was fine.
The ladies had the affair all in their
own hands, and they adopted the
following rules, which they informed
their gentlemen friends would be
rigidly enforced :
"LEAP YEAR ROOLS.
i. Any teller what kums wid out
a gal will be fined 13 cents.
a. Any feller kotched walking a
kross de hall wid out and opposite
sex Dit O 6 cents.
3. Any feller kotched applarding
the orchester will be fined 25 cents.
4. All spoon ers will be taxeJ 3
cents a hed. See ?
5. Any feller katched dancing
more than two times in succession
wid any woman 12 cents.
Any feller what takes any gal home
must by the sarsapharrilly water."
Dancing was kept up until 12
o'clock, when refreshments, consisting
of ice cream, cake, and other nice
things were served.
Among the number present from
other places were the Misses Stella
Gross, Clara Hoffman, Edith Hunt,
Messrs Joe Heim an
ina l terpen wne. i
Mary Gruver, of 1
of Danville 1 Miss
Nanticoke : Misses Gussie Good and
Mary Furman of Hazleton; Miss
Josie O'Brien, Benton ; Miss Marga
ret Elder and Joe Sands, Mordans
ville; C. F. Randolph and A. Z.
Zaner. of Philadelphia, and W. Will-
hide, of Hagerstown.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany announces that for 1897 it will
issue clerical orders to regularly or
dained clergymen in charge of church
es located on or near its line east of
Pittsburg and Erie. To secure these
orders clergymen should make ap
plication to the nearest ticket agent
as soon as possible, as it is desired
that all applications reach the Gen
eral Office by December 15th.
THE
79c or $1.00 and $1.25 for
absolute: cost for
I0EIFH GOLDS
The town was left in darkness on
Friday night, owing to an accident to
one of the engines at the electric
light plant. Supt. West and a force
of hands were kept very busy for sev
eral days getting the machinery in
running order.
The Telephone Company have
completed their line to Benton, and
communication can now be had with
that place, or any of the towns be
tween here and there. They are also
running a wire to Rohrsburg, which
will be ready for use in a short time.
The press throughout the country
speak very highly of "McFadden's
Reception," which is booked to appear
at the Opera House to night. It is a
successful farce comedy, and is being
greeted with big houses everywhere.
Good singing and musical specialties.
Three hours of fun. Popular prices.
The reunion of the 131st Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers, is to be
held December 15th at Selinsgrove.
Everything is being made ready at
that place by the old soldiers and
citizens, and the veterans who attend
can expect a warm reception.
A. V. Bower's stereopticon lecture
on "The Buried City," at the Metho
dist Tabernacle on Saturday night was
well attended. He is a very eloquent
talker, and the large views were fine.
He remained in town and on Sunday
night delivered a beautifully illustrated
address on "The Life of Christ," at
ovcrflowingi The scenes which were
takeft from the birth of Chrigt tQ Hig
Crucifixion, could have been no better.
A special meeting of the Town
council was held on Tuesday evening
to complete the organisation of the
Board of Health.
A motion was unanimously adopt
ed requesting all persons knowing of
any nuisance, drain, sewerage, or any
thing likely to breed disease, to report
the same at once to the Board of
Health. The members of the Board
were sworn in, and Isaiah Hagenbuch
was appointed Health Officer.
The President's message to Con
gress was presented on Monday. It is
a lengthy documen t.
10, 189G.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Interesting and useful all at cost.
MACKINTOSH COATS.
Blue, black and light covert, with cape, fine sweep, reg.
$4.00 grade, $2.50.
Elegant box coats, blue, black and light covert cloths, very
long, double breasted, velvet collar, regular $7.50 grade, $4.50.
Extra good grades cape mackintoshes, $4.00.
UMBRELLAS.
Plain or silver mounted, enameled steel rod, tassel
cover, $1.10, or $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $3.00 or $3.75.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.
Plain or fancy border, Pongee, 19c. Finer grades,
and 75c Initial silk, fine quality, 39c.
SILK MUFFLERS,
39c, 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $2.25.
WALKING STICKS.
Plain or silver mounted,
7oc to $ J,
DRESS GLOVES.
Fine kid, 09c, or 79c, $1.00 and $1.25. Mocha, reindeer,
astrakan, lined or unlined same prices.
SMOKING JACKETS,
$4.50 and $8.50, from $7.50 and $12.00.
Night robes, plain or embroidered front, 45c, 59c, and 79c.
Sweaters, plain, with large sailor collar, or turtle, maroon with
lemon stripe, black with orange stripe, blue with white stripe,
or all the plain colors, men or boys, 79c, $1.20, $1.50. Golf
hose, 39c, 59c, all sizes and colors- Neckwear bows, ties, im
perials, four-in-hands, 19c, 39c. Children's tarns or skating
toques, 19c or 39c Fine suspenders, plain or fancy, 19c, 39c
and 59c- Trunks, valises, traveling bags, 75c to $20-00- White
and fancy shirts, 39c, 69c, 79c.
anything in store.
MITE.
50c.
Holiday
Neckwear
for
25c.
BIGGEST
SELLING OUR
At Lower Prices Than You Pay for Cheap Goods.
You will recognize the saving when you see
Our Splendid Overcoat for $3.93.
Well tfado Suits for $3.75.
Dressy Overcoats for $5.00.
Elegant Cheviot Suits for $5.00.
Sold in some stores tor double the money. Bought at les3 than
the cost to make is the reason.
Long Warm Storm Coats,
Solid Comfort From Chin to
Our elegant Rochester Overcoats are selling as usual in great
numbers. No wonder. They are non-comparable for beauty,
of workmanship, elegance of fit and fineness of finish. Dollars
off of our low prices in these fine goods makes truth stronger
than fiction.
B. Mowenberg
Bloom's Best Ohthiare,
NO.
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Buy Christmas PRESENTS
EarlyAbsolute COST.
and
39c
50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.25,
from
TRUSTEE.
White
Silk
Handkerchiefs
19c, 25c.
and 49c.
BARGAINS
GOOD CLOTHES
Heel,
$5.00.
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Hatters and Furnishers.
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