VOL. 32 BLOOMSBURG, PA.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1897. NO. 39 FRATERNAL MEETING. Maoi-Iit two thousand neonle filled i i the Methodist Church on Sunday evening. All the other Protestant rhnrrhes were closed, and the pastors and congregations were invited to unite with the Methodists in a frater nal meeting as -a fitting close to their week of'dedication. On the platform wr seated with Dr. Conner. Rev. C. lr RranrU of the Reformed Church. Rev. D. N. Kirkby of the Episcopal Church, Kev. m. McGinn 01 tne i.mheran Church and Rev. Dr. Hem ingway of the Tresbyterian Church, by all of whom brief addresses were made, intersnersed bv nraver and sine- ing. Rev. Currin of the Evangelicals was absent on account ot mness. There is a most commendable soirit of friendliness existing between the members of the several churches, and the general good of the community can best be promotea Dy us encour agement and perpetuation. TOWANBA. nnrintr a recent visit to Towanda -"o 1 t .... we observed much activity in build ing. The new Court House is nearly mmnleted. at a cost of $200,000. It is a massive stone structure surmount ed by a large dome, and is beautifully finished inside. There are no vaults, as the building is as nearly fireproof as it is possiu'e to make it. it is a much needed improvement, as the old Court House was probably the shabbiest one in any county of the state as large as Bradford. A beautiful new M. E. Church has recently been completed, a tine libra TV Vlll ildini? tor the town is beine erected, and the Roman Catholics have a $25,000 school building well under wav. A new s'.one business block, a laree flour mill and a number of fine residences complete the list of recent improvements. Towanda is a nice old town, the place of our birth, and we are glad to note these evidences ot prosperity. LAFAYETTE AND NORMAL. The Normal School foot ball sea son opened at Athletic Field Monday afternoon with Lafavette College. The visitors put up a brilliant defen sive game, but were weaic m aavanc intr the hall excent around the ends Lafayette used nearlv all her substi tutes, and this continual changing of men made team work impossible. The Normal team, although light compared to their opponents, downed the heavv Lafavette backs for a loss several different times, but not until the second half could they make any imnressinn nn Lafavette's line. The game was marked by fumbling on both sides. Lafayette served tnree times, but missed two goals, i-ouow ing was the line up : Lafavette. Positions. Normal. WnrthlnfTlnn lTf.rr. Boyd Left end Dcrr. Duffy, Snyder Left tackle Wildoner Rax Left miard Bray Inn.. 1'..,.,., "nntr ButtS. fchinhnrt KhMniWrrl Kicht iruard...Laubach Wiedemeyer KigHt tackle Keefer Hill Right end Snyder. Best, Kutter Quarter back Aimnger. weaver, 1'ierce, Wrr,i,i.,t T f. liolf Wit.... VcGuffev Sternberg... ...Right half back Smethers Bray Full back Kox. Time twr an minute halves Umpiie Park, Davis. Referee- Fred Goodcharles. Score L,aiayeue 18. Normal o. A company of young people of this town wiH nrpcpnt dramas at the Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of Fair week. On Tuesday thfv will crivA a short comedv. written by Fred. Ikeler, Esq., entitled " Con solidation, " followed Dy a two act 1 Mr. Bobb. " On Wednesday evening they will repro duce " Marcy," a melodrama in iuur acts, whirr, was nlaved about a year ' ago by nearly the same company. A few changes have been made in the Caste nf characters. Marcy was a decided hit, and all who saw it before will no douui go again. The entertainment will be given for a worthy object. ft Martin's deputies who participated in the snooting at Lattmier surreuucicu themselves to the court at Wilkesbarre nn Mnndni anA onrororl hail for mur der aud felonious wounding. They are Thnmas f-irc.1nn Samuel Em- old and William Castello. Five others still remain at large. Tl mm,. f T P T.nrr. as nrohi- ..I.IIW J . AT. . I bition candidate for Associate Judge 111 this rminti wan filed at Harrisbum a few hours too late, and his nane WED TOGETHER. A. W. May, aeed twentv-elcht vears. a woll.lr fchamokin, enticed Miss Cora Kase- man, wan wnom he was desperately day evening and ended his own and the KIN S life With a revnlvvr MntV. Q r w. ing wis known of the tragedy until oaiuruay murning wnen two employes who went to work noticed blood stains on the floor. They began to investigate and upon going to the second story discovered the bodies. May's body was lying against the door when discovered, and the girl's bodv a few feet nur-iv t Id ct,t jealousy was the cause of the deed. He is rennrrefi tn hav cnH tint if U - J" ' " - "' UL..M MIH. lit. could not have her nobody else should. Fridav nicht MissTCaseman retired in good spirits and that is the last her parents saw of her until Saturday ' l 1 r . i i. . muming wnen ner lamer was caueo to the blacksmith shop to view the bodv of his murdered child. It ia he. lieved that May sent a note to Cora Friday eveninsr. askine her to meet him late that night. At any rate she arose some time that night, probably about midnight, and took a walk with Mav. Reaching the smithy it is thought Mav. failincr in his efforts to nersuade the girl to elope forced her to enter the shop at the point of a pistol. ua.nmg me ion may snot ine gin in the neck, severing the iucrular vein. , . CJ 4 O - Me then shot himself twice in tne head. Miss Kaseman was 1 8 years of age T. P. 8. 0. E. To the Christian Endeavor Socie ties of Montour and Columbia Counties The eleventh annual convention of the. Christian Endeavor Societies of Pennsylvania will be held this year in Easton. uctoPer ctn. otn ana 7tn. Ko effort is beinz snared to make - t this our best state convention. Rev. Francis E. Clark, the Father of Christian Endeavor, who has but recently returned from a tour around the world in the interest ot tins cause, will be there. Rev. David James ButrelL D. D.. one of the most promi nent ministers ot ew Yorituiiyis expected. In addition to these will be found on the program the names of many of the most prominent sneakers of the state including Rev. Drs. J. Wilbur Chapman, Wallace McMulien, Allan Tt. Philnutt. Wavland Hovt, Charles Roads. Robert F. T. Pierce and others of Philadelphia : T. T. Mo . jt f . t. Crory, TittsDurg ; ueo. a. aiewan, Harrisburer : Rufus W. Miller, Read- a , . , intr and manv Others. ITOl. anu "b - .. . . . Mrs. Lowe will assist in tne smcing The rich spiritual feast assured by the unusually strong program, the beautiful and picturesque scenery sur rounding this eastern city, especially attractive at this season oi tne year, and the low rates for car fare, board anrl lndcrin. offer unsurpassed induce- D O' , ments to attend th'S convention ; anu everv society in Montour and Col umbia counties should send at least one delegate. TTrae vnur r.astor to go, send as many other delegates as possible, pray for the success ot the convention, anu plan immediately to have your society represented Mrs. Marv Holmes, died after a retracted illness at the home of her . 11. 7 . I I son-in-law, t-il weaver, on ncisuc at an early hour bunday morning, ane T.I. .1 L 4, had been living wnn a uaugmcr ai rpntrlnirc. Ohio, and came east last enrinrr in the hone that the change would improve ner ncauu. one u w an oneration performed on her several years ago at which time a tumor weighing neany mmy uunvi;. .. taken from her side. While the opera tion was a very successful one and Tmlnnfted her lite, she never had very rn, health. The deceased was a sister of J. S. Woods, and was aged ahnut sixtv-hve vears. runcraiaci- held vesterdav at the St. Tames Church, near Van Camp, and the remains wierrcu m mc (.cult." at that place Lafavette Van Gilder. Chief of Po lice, of Danville, committed suicide early last Thursday morning by shoot- r . -- r 1 1 1.. ing himself. Jiis nieiess uuuy found in his room by his wife. There is noause assigned for the deed. It appears that he had on different oc casions remarked to friends that if it was not for his children he would not i - u: ,.M-i,t lnnrr. lie nau ucrn DC 111 una wji. io- , -M,:r r he nnlice force for a number Limi vii Tr of years, and was a good officer. He GIDDING & CO. GIDDING & CO- priT! M' OUR own horn, that's exactly what we are doing, and why shouldn't 1 VJ J 1 11 l We? Most people toot when they haye nothing to toot about. We've got the Suits, Overcoats and Trousers hereabouts. f I T O ASSORTMENT ia not only large, but the patterns are the very latest and most J IV Fashionable. W e've got everything, trom tne largest plam to tue neatest Is and Cheviots in every imaginable weave and linisli ; md in narrow ; we've cct them plain, we've got them pincheck ; we've got plain Worstei wfi'vs fct Trnnsera in wide stripes i rough, we've got them smooth. It's a pleasure to come to a store where you'vo got an immense assortment to select from. You're bound to be pleased. "We buy and sell our goods for cash, and upon the very smallest margin ot proiit. We OWM THEM cheaper than any establishment in this community by virtue J W 11 0f our using large quantities. We have each and every garment made and trimmed in the best possible manner. Our prices are moderate very much so when qualities are considered. We give you proper service and attention, give you plenty of liht. We will refund money for any garment or article that does not give satisfaction 0 come up to our guarantee. Don't you think we've a right to blow our own f-irrrI V WE'VE arranged for next Saturday and the week following a llUlN 11 feast of values, the like of which probably will not be your good for tune to partake of again in a long time, for prices are advancing rapidly and these values will not be duplicated by us so arrange to come as soon as you can. any other store. They re the very cream of cloth, oi course not quite so fine in texture as the 13 and $15 suits, but the wearing qualities probably just as good. To give a description would be a dimcult tasK, so wo mvite you . j 1 i . 1 . . 1.1. Ti. ; 1 1 to especially come anu loo iuiuuu iutm, worth your while. Uri Ml Hi mm MEN'S SUITS of strictly all wool cloth, in dark plaids, neat gray mixtures, plain blue or black, well made, splendid fitting, all sizes 33 to 42. Some stores might call them bargains at $6.00. On sale here at $4.75. Men's Suits of splendidly woven pure wool cloth, made by men tailors in clean and healthy work rooms, nurc silk sewing, perfect fitting, ex tra facing and satin piped clean to sleeve. Indeed this suit would be considered good value anywhere at $10. We got a splendid assortment to select from at $7.50. To speak of the cheaper Men's Suits without telling you of our best suits would be like making soup without seasoning it. So we can say to you fairly and honestly that our suits at $10 have never been bettered nor for that matter equaled in this or YOUNG MEN'S SUITS. Of course you know the reputation of this store for Young Men's Stylish Suits. This season is however exceptional in point of at tractive styles and good ralues. The price commences at $5 for a splendid all wool fancy plaid or plain cheviots and worsteds and run by easy stages to $15. Some few lots of good suits at $J-7S- CHILDREN'S NOVELTIES. 1 More styles proDaDiy man au tne otner ,im . i stores in town put together. Fitting the tots v'jf, seem to be a hobhv with us. Tuniors. Faunt- UWJi', Ieroys, Reefer Suits, &c Come in and see them, if only to post yourself on styles. Price commences at 98 cts., then 1.98, 2.50, 2.93, t.qo. ro8, and $6.00. The Novelties run from age 3 to 8, the plain suits 9 to 15. A Special Line of Boys' Suits of all wool cloth, splendidly m ade beautiful patterns, at $1.98 and $2.98. Ll Will UU 8& "J I f f 11 n P 9 I . .b u Xi f If IliU Largest and Finest Clothing Establishment in the Valley. GIDDING & CO. First Class Qualities only at the price of cheap goods elsewhere. A RECEPTION. St. Margaret's Guild of St. Paul's Church tendered a reception to Rev. and Mrs. Kirkby in the Parish House on Tuesday evening, to which all the congregation and other guests were invited, among the latter Deing tne pastors ot all the other churches and their wives. There was a large at tendance, and refreshments were serv ed bv the vounc ladies in a very nleasini? manner. A program Ot 1 o musical numbers and recitations was given during the evening, consisting of vocal solos by Miss Jennie Barkley, Mr. Philpott, Mr. Colley, piano solos by Miss Maud Runyon and Miss Ruth McLinn, recitations Dy Airs. j. L. Richardson and Miss Minnie Ent, and music by the Mandolin Club, all of which were greatly enjoyed. The auditorium was prettily decor ated with palms and flowers and ornamental lamps, and presented a very attractive appearance. ine company dispersed at ten o'clock, well satisfied with the manner 01 ineir entertainment. REUNION OF VETERANS Thn Pnlnmhia Countv Veteran As sociation held its second annual re union at Catawissa on Saturday, with turn him dred and fiftv members in at- 1 The address of welcome icuwaii'-w . was delivered by Rev. G. M. Klepfer, after which snort taiKS were given uy - ,, X 1 1 TT 1, f H.. k . iKeier. iiuu. rj. ii. Tewksbury, j. P. Howe, Mayor I. II Seesholtz ana omers. Captain H. J. Conner, of Orange ville, was elected President ; ri. C. Conner, of Orangeville, Treasurer, and S. B. Trivelpiece, Orangeville.. Secre tary. The next reunion will be held at Orangeville in September of next year. The University of Pennsylvania foot ball team defeated Bucknell last week by the score of 17 to o. Buck nell put up an exceptionally strong game. During the second half neither side was able to score. MUSIOALE The musicale at the M. E. Church last Thursday night was a success in everv wav. Nearlv a thousand peo ple were present, and the silver collec tion at the door amounted to 75.oo. With the exception of three selections by the choir, most of the numbers were given by members ot other churches. The program included solos by Mrs. Elmer E. Melick, Miss Besse, Mr. Philpott j quartette by Mrs. Melick, Miss viaa Miner, Messrs. Hummer and Elwell : male quartettes by Messrs. Philpott, Yost, Ent and Yetter j organ selections Dy Miss Maud Runyon and Mrs. Fred Holmes, and recitations by Mrs. Grant Herring and Mrs. J. L. Rich ardson. It was a well-selected pro gram, and each participant performed his or her part well The Klondike gold excitement has furnished a new field for a certain class of advertisers who seize every opportunity to obtain money from the unwary. In the last few months we have received dozens of offers from so-called Alaska Gold Mining compa nies. to insert advertisements for them. A few have inquired for cur cash rates, but most of them have offered pay in stock. All have gone into the waste basket. In the undeveloped state of the Klondike region it is impossible for any company to operate gold mines with the assurance tnat a cnviaenci will be paid. And it is reasonably safe to say that nearly all of them are organized, if organized at all, simply for the purpose of getting money for themselves. A man who has a good investment does not usually hunt around for someone with whom he can divide his profits. A company with a good paying claim in gold lands would not offer shares for sale at half price. Our advice to our readers is, don't invest in any of these affairs un less you have money to burn. Chestnuts are said to be very plenti ful. The frosty nights of the last week hurried them on to maturity. BASEBALL NOTES. Never in the history of the national sport has there been a closer or more exciting finish than that which tne Bostons and Baltimores are having at the present. It has been a continual see-saw for the past two weeks, one day Baltimore winning and assuming the lead, while the next day they would loose and give up first position to the Beaneaters. One of the great est surprises of the season was the recent performance of the "hubites" when they took two out of three from the "Orioles" on the latter's grounds, a feat which has been an extreme rarity during the last four seasons. By winning these two games Boston has practically settled the pennant of '97. While there is a possible chance for Baltimore to finish first, everything is accainst them. There are only two more games to play, and they will have to win them both, while Boston will have to lose one. The 33d annual gathering of the Sunday School workers of Pennsyl vania associated in the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association, will occur at Harrisburg, October 12 14. The program is very full and very interesting j the topics being ot a practical character and valuable to all who are interested in Sunday School work. The closing evening will be devoted mainly to addresses ; one by Mr. Wm. Reynolds, Field Secretary of the International Sunday School Association, and the other by Rev. Kerr B. Tupper, D. D., of Philadelphia. Send early to the General Secretary, C. J. Kephart, D. D., Annville, Pa., for full program of the Convention. If the Town Council does not in tend to pay any attention to the com plaints made concerning the condi tion of East Fifth street, the street commissioner might be given authority to at least furnish a boat so that pe destrians could get through. It isutterly impossible to travel that thoroughfare I in rainy weather. Columbia County Fair. Bloomsburg, Pa., October 13 to 16. The managers have rebuilt the large exhibition building, damaged by last year's cyclone and have completed ar rangements to entertain the largest crowd ever assembled on their grounds. The speed program begins on Thurs day with the 2.19 class, trot and pace, 2.35, 2.30 and 3.00 classes ; Friday 2.24 and 2.45 class, trot and 2.40 class, pace, and Saturday the great free-for all, 2.24 pace and 2.29 trot ; when the track record now 2.16 will undoubtedly be lowered. The Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkesbarre will render music every day and the Jack son Roman Hippodrome Co. will entertain the people with their highly trained horses in daring feats of horse manship. Indications are that there will be a larger exhibit of live stock than ever and every department filled. A good place to meet old friends. A Steinway piano was placed in the Parish House on Tuesday, and will remain there permanently as the property of the parish. It was donated by Col. and Mrs. J. G. Freeze to the organ fund, and the Ladies' Guild bought it, and will pay the price set upon it to that fund. It stands there, not only as a valuable acquisition to the Parish House, but also as a me morial to Miss Maude Freeze, only daughter of Col. and Mrs. Freeze, who died fifteen years ago, and who was during her lifetime a devoted member of St. Paul's, and for some years a member of the excellent quar tette choir of that time. At a recent meeting of the Execu tive Committee of the Columbia County Sabbath School Association, the office of secretary of the Home Department was declared vacant and J. B. Nuss of Mainville, a vice presi dent was elected to this position, and Rev. Henry Minsker of Espy was elected vice president in place of J. B. Nuss. October 2d, is the last day for pay ing town taxes to save the penalty. j Don't forget it. ' i- r 1 I hi HI AW 4 lis i i,i M V. i ! 1 i - 11. i pi 1 .? 1' i I! m 11 i "If!! m 1 r-1 it i win not go on the ballot. is survived py a wuc nu (I:
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