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BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1897.
NO. 11
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
The Authorities Claim that Young Mentlngcr
Killed Hit Father.
It is claimed in and about Cata
wissa, that the authorities have dis
covered in a cave a gun, which is all
covered with blood, and they will
hold the find as evidence against
young Samuel Mensinger, who is in
jail here charged with the murder of
his father, David Mensinger.
The last Mensinger was seen alive
was on Thursday, March 4, when he
was going around different places try
ing to sell a dog and gun which he
had with him, and early in the even
ing he called on a neighbor, by the
name of John Shell. He left the
neighbor's house, and that" was the
last seen of him, until his dead body
was discovered by John Shell on Sun
day morning, March 7, lying on the
earth near the cellar door, ot the house
where the dead man ana his son had
been living. From the position of
the body when found, it is evident
that some time elapsed from the time
he was shot until he died.
It is alleged that the father and
son had lived together at Beaver
Valley, in the southern end of Colum
bia County, about nine miles from
Catawissa. They quarreled, and the
son left the house. After the murder,
the hunt for young Mensinger began.
He was found snugly domiciled in a
cave about a mile away. His arrest
and a complete search of the cavern
followed. Samuel stoutly denies that
he killed his father, and says he knows
nothing about it.
A BAD HABIT.
Ed. Columbian:
It would be a great convenience to
many of the town people, if the front
door ot the post office could be left
open on Sunday. There are some
who have lock boxes and who find it
impossible to get to the office on
Saturday, could, if the door was left '
unlocked, step in and get their mail
on Sunday. But this convenience can
not be had unless the police exercise
a little more authority, and break up
the habit of loafing in the post office.
There are a number of boys and
young men who make a practice every
time they find the door open on gun
day, of going in the office and stand
around until some one chases them
out The attention of the police has
been called to this before, but it seems
they don't care or else have not back
bone enough to perform their duty.
Last Sunday the door was left un
locked, and when one of the employ
' ees' of the post office stopped in on
his way uptown he found four boys
inside laughing and talking and making
enough noise for several times their
number. The employee on his way
out spoke to the boys about their
standing around, and thought that
they would have sense enough to take
the hint, but not so, for when he re
turned some minutes later, the boys
were still there, enjoying themselves
as if nothing had happened. This
time they were informed that loafing
was positively forbidden, and that the
police had orders to put them out if
they were caught there, and finally
they went out but not until they had
given utterance to considerable back
talk. The employee now went down
street, and as he had used pretty
strong language on the last occasion,
he never entertained the thought that
the boys would go back. But to his
surprise on returning after a few
minutes absence, they had again
' gathered on the inside. They were
again put out. and the door locked.
X.
Trinity Eoformed Ohuroh Notes-
The Christian Endeavor Society
will give a chicken and waffle supper
on Friday evening February 10, at
the house qf E. F. Row on East First
street. Supper will cost 2 sets, ice
cream and cake extra. Your pat
ronage is solicited.
Services in the church next Sun
day both morning and evening. In
the evening the pastor will preach on
the "Unpardonable Sin."
Next Monday evening a series of
evangelistic services will be begun.
-These services will be in charge of
Rev. R. N. Harris of Mt. Carmel, Pa.
Mr. Harris has considei able reputa
tion for evangelistic work, and all who
come to . hear him will be greatly
pleased and benefitted. We give a
cordial invitation to everybody to at
tend these and all other services of
this church.
The Barton property on East Street
below Fifth, was sold to William Yost
on Saturday for $1300.
WHERE 13 THE BAND?
How often do we hear that ques
tion asked, when out on the street,
but no one seems to be able to
answer it. We all know that Blooms-
burg used to have a band, and that
the music rendered compared very
favorably with organizations of the
same kind from larger cities. But
some how or other, the bottom has
dropped out our combination, and
Bloomsburgcrs are pursuing the mono
tonous tenor of life, without a single
strain of music to liven things up, and
as lonesome as was Adam in the first
day of creation when he walked bare
footed in the Garden of Eden.
But this is not answering the ques
tion. There must be a cause tor the
" bust up." We have made several
attempts to get at the bottom of the
thing, but as yet have been unsuccess
ful. There always has been more or
less contention among the members,
and no organization can ever get
along successfully, until that feeling
is entirely done away with. They
have had during the last few years
some of the best instructors in the
country, and for a little while every
thing would run along smoothly, but
the harmony would never last more
than a month, or so, until some of
the players, filled with their own con-
ceit, would imagine that they knew
more than the leader, they would stay
away from the rehearsals, and do all
in their power, to influence some of
the other members to follow suit, un
til the attendance would dwindle
down so small that the teacher would
give up in disgust. They would then
secure another leader, but the same
result would always follow. We do
not know what other trouble there is,
but the above is one of the principal
causes for the present condition of
things, and with the feeling of rivalry
now existing, the organization of a
good band in town is rendered im
possible. The interest manifested
in the music line is greater now than
ever before, and there is plenty of
talent here. Why not get together
and retain for Bloomsburg the pres
tige that will come through having a
band that can occupy a front row
when it comes to competition. Why
not get together boys ? If you en
gage an instructor, let him instruct
you. If he starts out by teaching you
a few things that you already know,
why let it pass by, don't imagine that
you are the " only pebble on the
beach." This is the only way to get
along.
HELP BOOM CENTRA LIA 1
The Philadelphia Times is offering
magnificent $300 library to the
public school outside of Philadelphia
which shall before April sotrt coueci
the most coupons cut from its col
umns. The Centralia High School
has entered the contest for the prize
and at present holds a creditable posi
tion in the race, having made a larger
average gain per day than any other
school in the contest since it has
entered the arena to do battle for the
prize.
Every school in this section snouia
take pride in aiding Centralia to win
such a grand prize. The High School
at that place, under the efficient
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suoerintendencv of T. H. Eisenhower,
is a model in many respects and a
first-class library would add greatly to
the present meager equipment in that
respect. Centralia's cause should be
made the cause of the region.
No other school in this county has
entered the contest, and hence there
is no competition here. On Tuesday
rVntralia held sixth place. On Wed
nesday it stood fourth, having made a
gain of about 6000 votes. 11 an per
sons who take the Times will cut out
the coupons and leave them at this
office we will forward them, and the
donors will receive proper credit
Those who have helped thus far are
The Columbian. C. P. Elwell, R W.
Tar-ohs. V. R. Miller. D. Tasker. If
the buyers of the Sunday Times will
leave their coupons with R. W,
Jacobs each Sunday it will be appre
ciated by the Uentraiia nign acnooi.
Coupons more than seven days old
cannot be voted. Cut out both cou
pons in each paper.
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COMING EVENTS.
Marr.h 10. Chicken and waffle
Bimner at the home of E. F. Row, on
vst First Street, for the benefit of
the Christian Endeavor Society of the
Reformed Church. .
Announcements of any other en
tertainments will be made under this
head without charge,
at this office.
by leaving word
Gidding's.
See our handsome Young
Men's Suits.
Spring Overcoats,
Swell kinds for young men ;
Neat patterns for
or those who like
$15.
New Spring Hats, $1.00, $1.50,
$2.00 and $3.00.
New Neckwear.
Largest and Finest Clothing Estab
lishment in the valley.
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DEATH OF HENRY EDWAED3.
After reaching the advanced age of
seventy-eight years, Henry Edwards
departed this life, Monday morning
at one o'clock, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. George M. Lockard,
on East First Street, where he had
lately been making his heme. He was
stricken with paralysis thirty, some
years ago, but this did not prevent
him from walking about. Some time
during February he suffered another
and more severe stroke,, which ended
in his death. He was the father of
William and Mrs. Thomas E. Geddes,
of this town j George Z. of Mercer,
Utah; James, of Wilkesbarre 5 Celinda,
deceased wife of J. K. Lockard, and
step-father of Mrs. G. M. Lockard, ot
town, and Alex Thompson, of Nanti
coke. The funeral took place Wednes
day morning, interment was made at
Summer Hill, above Berwick.
ROBERT PUBSEL.
The death of Robert Pursel oc
curred about ten o'clock on Tuesday
at his residence near the town hall.
His illness was a protracted one, he
having been confined to the house for
a long time, lhe deceased, nan
resided in town for a long time, and
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him. His wife died about six
years ago. Funeral services at the
house to-day at two o'clock, Rev.
Hemingway, of the Presbyterian
Church officiating. Interment in
Rosemont Cemetery.
Ezra S. Lyons, an old resident of
Pine Summit, died on Tuesday ot
last week, aged about seventy years.
His death resulted from old age, tne
human machine, having been .com
pletely worn out. The funeral took,
place on Friday, interment in Pine
Summit Cemetery.
MILES A. WILLIAMS.
About three weeks ago Miles A.
Williams of Orangeville had a para
lytic stroke, and lingered along until
Saturday evening last when he expir
ed; His age was about sixty-eight
years. A widow, his second wife,
and four children by his first wife,
survive. The children are Warren,
Mrs. D. Megargell, Mrs. Cameron of
urangevuie, ana james, wu icaiuca
SPRING
We beg to announce the opening of Spring Lines oi
Suits, Overcoats, Hats and Furnishings
for men, young men, boys and children, which in point of attractiveness and style we think
eclipse any of our former efforts. We hope to see a new era of prosperity enter in with the
beautifu sun shiny weather, and that the wheels of industry may be kept humming and keep
our workmen, mechanics, and neighbors busy as bees, for in your prosperity is ours and we want
to give you a better and greater store than ever. Prices now are at their lowest, for with higher
tariff which congress proposes, goods are bound to increase in value.
older people,
them, $5 to
Scotch plaids are the swell things,
25 and 50 cents.
GIDD1HG
at Fowlersville.
Mr. Williams had lived at Orange
ville about fifty years, engaged in the
tanning business, which trade he
learned there. The funeral services
were held at the residence at ten
o'clock on Tuesday morning, and
were conducted by Rev. Mr. Martin,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Tnv was turned to deep sorrow, at
Espy Tuesday evening. A farewell
party was being given Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Aul at that place. Mrs. David
Whitmire left home, with the expecta
tion of spending a pleasant evening,
but shortly after her arrival she was
taken with heart failure, and expired
in a few moments.' The deceased
was a devout member of the Lutheran
Church, and was seventy-three years
of ate. Thus we are again warned of
the fact "that in the midst of lite we
are in death." Funeral services will
be conducted at the house on Friday
at 10 o'clock.
MRS. SARAH J. BROWN.
Mrs. Sarah T. Brown, widow of the
late Freas Brown, died in her room at
the Exchange Hotel on Wednesday
morning, aged nearly seventy-two
vears. She went to Washington D. C.
about five weeks ago, but caught cold
and was confined to the house part of
the time. She returned here on Fri
day accompanied by her niece, Mrs.
Shuman. Mrs. Brown was born in
Catawissa township on July 23, 1827,
and married Freas Brown in 1847.
She was a member of the M. E. Church.
The funeral will take place on Friday
at one o'clock.
Postmasters are required about
once every four years to weigh all the
mails sent and received, in order to
give the railroad companies some idea
of the weight, when bidding for carry
ing the same. The weight of the mails
j at the Bloomsburg Postofnce for the
first dav was as follows : .Received
612 lbs. Sent 469 lbs. Total weight
1081.
S. D. Nevhard has secured the
general agency for the gas and water
switch patented by our former towns
man, Webb S. Garrison, now living in
Philadelphia.
Spring Suits.
Scotch Tweeds in all the new
plaids. Cheviots, Vicunas, Thi
bits Worsted, etc., $3-75, 5.00,
7.50, 10.00 and 15.00.
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Everything new and stylish is em
bodied in our superb assortment.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
All Members Present. Very Little Business
Transacted.
A special meeting of the Town
Council was held on Tuesday even
ing. President Holmes, and mem
bers Gorrey, Kunkle, Rawlings,
Brobst, Richard and Kocher being
present. The first business coming
up for the consideration of the Council
was building permits, and upon mo
tion duly seconded the following per
mits were granted :
To R. E, Angell for a two and a
half story frame house on north side
of East Fourth street.
To R. R. Ikeler for a three story
mill of frame and brick, on Locust
street.
To Mrs. Wyncoop for alterations to
her property on Third street.
To W. H. Bauman for addition to
his home on Third street.
In the matter of exonerating Mrs.
Rush Cook from the payment of taxes,
the Finance Committee reported that
upon careful inquiry they do not deem
it wise to grant the request. Upon
motion the report was accepted and
approved.
R, B. Angell asked permission to
put a cess pool under the pavement
in front of his new house on East
Fourth street, until such time as the
sewer is extended up that far. As
that part of the street has not been
accepted by the town, Council has no
jurisdiction in the matter.
Bills were presented and the aecre-
tary directed to issue orders for same
as follows :
A. V. Hower, watchman No
vember to April $ s 00
Creasy & Wells, for lumber
5
4
35
30
T. L. Smith, sharpening picks
H. A. M'Killip, professional
services in damage cases of
Sterner, Wolverton, Mears
and Evans 200
L. E. Waller, cinder for high
ways, covering part of '95
'96 and 97 to February in
clusive. 262
00
SS
This order to be applied on
Waller taxes.
the
R. R. Ikeler and W. S. Fleckenstine
asked council to open Locust street
from Fifth to Espy road so that they can
get to the null they are building. Re
ferred to Street Committee, they to
consult the new members of Council.
Gidding's.
CHAT.
A petition however must first be pre
sented. No further business appearing
Council adjourned till Thursday night
April 1 st, or at call of the Pre sident.
" SCRAP."
In the hall above the First National
Bank, was the scene of a fist fight on
Monday night. Two young men ot
town, became enraged over an argu
ment. The wordy war became very
heated and they decided to settle their
difference a la Marquis of Queensbury.
The two were about evenly matched,
there only being about ten pounds
difference in their weight, but weight
did'nt count much, for the heavier
fellow was getting decidedly the worst
of the fisticuffs, when the appearance
of Policeman Culp, put an end to the
"scrap," and a knockout was avoided.
BASKET BALL-
The Normal team went down be
fore the superior work of the Wilkes
Barre aggregation, in the gymnasium
on Tuesday night. This is the first
time they have suffered defeat at
home, but this is probably due to the
fact that the team they presented was
very much patched up, four of the
players who have helped establish
Normal's basket ball reputation in
former games, being absent. But
even with the Normal's weak team,
the visitors had no " cinch " by any
means, they had to exert themselves
lor all they were worth in order to
win. lhe score at the end ot the
first half was a tie 10 10, but in the
last half the Wilkes-Barre boys made
a rally, scoring two more points, mak
ing their score 12 to 10 in their favor.
The game put up by the visitors was
by far the roughest seen in the "gym
this season. They resoited to all
kinds of unfair tricks, which were in
direct opposition to rules governing
the game, which showed that they had
been trained for that kind of play.
Normal defeated this same team some
time ago, and their record is now a
tie, each having won a game.
The annual convention
Columbia County Sabbath
Association will be held this
of the
School
year in
Benton on Thursday and Friday June
3rd and 4 th.