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BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1897.
NO. 42
VOL. 32
rORTY THIRD ANNUAL fAiR.
Urfl8 Mtondance.-Fino ExhibiL.-Exclting
Bacei.
The forty-third annual exhibition of
,he Columbia County Agricultural
Horticultural and Mechanical Associa
tion was held last week, and was un
doubtedly one of the most successful
meetings' ever held by the Society.
The weather could not have been any
nicer, it being if anything a little too
warm for comtorr.. mcic -
usually large number of entries, every
department being filled The live
stock department attracted the atten
tion of a large crowd who could not
help but admire the fine cattle, swine
The exhibition building was as
usual the center ot attraction, people
going triers to examine the display of
fancy articles etc., and it was so crowd
ed that cne had to undergo consider
able jamming to get through.
The number of side shows on the
nrnunrt was about up to tormer years.
Among the most notable being Noah's Minnie P., b. m.
. I Nellie Kooker, b
Among our town merchants who
W1 disnlavs were, L. E. Wharey,
stoves and chinaware ; J. H. Mercer,
lamps; J. Saltzer, pianos and organs ;
Corner Thomas, musical merchandise;
also an exhibit of clay modeling by
the Normal School.
The races were unusually exciting
this year, and the track record was
lowered from 2.16 to 2.15. The
Jackson combination which gave exhi
bitions between heats was very good
and interested everybody. The sum
maries of the races follow :
2
3
4
5lis
(lis
2:25.
race and twice bre iking the track
record.
SATURDAY.
2:40 CLASS (PACING), TUR9E iJjOO.
S. W. V., I R t. 1'. Simons 2 I I 2 I
Minnie Russell", It m W. S.
Grncey 1226
Handy, blk g C. A. Whcclock... 3431
I In) Kyter, l g G. Lee 4 5 5 3
Miss Lillie. b m Sam Kesh 7 7 6
Thomas W, s g John J. Troxell. 5 3 4 41I
Lillie H., m J. N. ILnght 6 6 7 d
Nancv Russell, lr m I. I. Clancy 8 dis
Jib, b m A. B. Burrows 9
Time 2:24i 2:2lJ, 2:23, 2-.28L
2.45 class, ruRSF. $300.
Norvct, b. g., Klwood Smith 3 2
Richmond, b. g., J. W. Hincs... I 3
Silver King, r. g., II. Dryfoos... 2 1
Tocono, It. g , 1. G. Callahan.. 5 4
Margie Collins, b. m., G. S.
l isher 66634
Belle of Hedgefleld, b. m. M. L.
1'errin 4
Tunc, 2.26J, 2.27 J, 2.281, 2.29J, 2
Free-for-all, Furse $400.
Superior Gift, b. g., George Hen-
nine 3 1 ' I
Raven, llk. m., Dr. J. L. Wenlz.... l 8
Vete, br. m., R. Hentschel 4 3
Guy Wonder, b. C., Jerty Gauff.... 2 2
Cling, blk. g , U. A. I itlow b 5
C. S Powell 8 4
b. m., W. F. Hall. 7 7 8 5
2.28jf.
-2-1
-3-3
-1-2
-6-4
-7-5
-4-7
-c-6
Marv Russell, b. m.. 11. A. Moor
head 5 6 7 dr
Time, 2.16, 2.IS, 2.15, 2.1b.
2.24 Class (I'acing), Purse $300.
Trixie I.ee. b. m. , R. Hentschel 11(61
Halt-Past Seven, b. g. , JerreGauff 2 2 2 1
Pearl Alfred, b. f., Maplewood
Stock Fartn 4314
Dollv Ouinn. b. m.. M. P. Con-
nell 59625
James II. Lckels, b. s., formerly
Silver Leaf, J. M. Shannon.... 7
Leota C. g. m., Klwood Smith. 3
Mule Dan, . g , R. A. Stiver... 6 8
Plater, b g., J. M. Patterson 8 5
Fern Cliff, l. g. J. F. Nisely 10 7
Beau Meal, ch. g., F. S. Still well o 10 dr
Time, 2.2t, 2.21 2.22, 2.22, 2 22.
2. 29 Class, Purse $ 300. . '
On account nf darkness, it was agreed be
tween the judges and owners of horses ti)
decide this race with one heat.
Sis Prose, b. m., B. Caldwell I
Rurre, br. g., Elwood Smith 2
Telle I. eland, b. m. Maplewood S. Farm 3
Electric Prince, blk. g., H. L. Hoover.. 4
Time, 3.23J.
3 3
7 5
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dr
WERE
YOU
HERE
Thus the forty-third annual fair has
passed into history, and the only thing
to be regretted was t'.ie admission to
the ground of the many gambling
games, whose sole object was to cheat
people out of money. This is the first
time so many fakirs of this kind have
been allowed on the ground, and it is
to be hoped it will be the last.
HOME THEATRICALS.
THURSDAY.
2:33 CLASS TROTTING, 1'URSE $300.
Red Frank, ch s Ohio 4-1-1
Bud Johnson, brg Auburn 3-3""
Brother Pat, bg Newcomerstw'n. 5-2-3
Richmond, b c Jamestown, 1-6-5
l'erarola, bg Guilford 2-5-9
iim .knminn Wil'.ri Hini'h't'n 7-4-4
Mnlva. chmPiitston 6-7-6-
Kate Medium, br m Jermyn 8-8-7f
Kex, b g Mahanoy Plane 9-9-8-8-8
Time 2:30-2:291-2:271-2:271-2:25.
2:lg CLASS, TROT OR PACE, l'URSE $300.
Kodak, blk c Camden 1-1-1
Dolly Spencer, br m DuBois 2-2-2
Charley Temple, b g Nazareth 733
' V. O. Bradly, blk g Reading 4-5-'1
' Medium Boy, b s Tunkhannock 6-7S
Harry P., blk g Lancaster 54-
Coral Wood, blk m Warren 8-JO-10
Bessie A., b m Centralia 1 1-9-4
Maud I.., chm Taylor 3"1 6
. Chas. Summer, b s Chafee, N. Y J-600
Daisy B., br m Middleton 9--8J
Bertha C, c m Scranton o-i 1-7
Bob T., St. Albans, Vt I3"d
Time 2 : 1 9i-2 ! 1 9i"2: 1 9i-
2:30 CLASS, PACING, Pl'RSE $300.
Jennie Lewis, b m Sidney i-l-l
Mrmie L, s m Hughesville 3'a"4
Platter, b g Camden 2-4-3
Minnie Russel, br f Lewisville 4"6-2
IV.nce. s e Kulivil;e S'3-5
Hal Kyter, bh Newcomerstown Q-5-7
4 Tommy B., b g Lehighton 6-8-8
, Bonnie Boy, blk s Buffalo 7-9-9
Nancy Russel, br m Newbury d
;. Time 2:24j-2:25"2,26.
' The music was furnished by the
" Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkesbarre,
under the direction of Prof. Alexander.
'The fair association could have made
no better selection. The music was
excellent.
We have not been informed as to
the exact number of tickets sold, but
it is the opinion that the attendance
every day was the largest ever had.
FRIDAY.
3:00 CLASS, FARMERS HORSES PURSE $1 53.
Young Topsy Taylor, b m Espy 2-2-I-I-1
Iaisy, b n Light Street 1-I-3-2-2
Belle, t m Espy, Pa 3"3-2-3-3
Nellie, 1 m Espy, Pa 4"4"4-4-4
Time 2 155 J-2 482:5 1 -2:52-2 :5 :.
2:24 CLASS, TROTTING. PURSE $300.
Passport, b m Bethlehem 1-1-1
Red Bird, b e Elmira 6-2-2
is Prose, b m llollidaysimrg 7-J-J n.niultion with other roads,
s Hemck Centre 3-4-0 --
LAST WEEK?
The town was thronged with strangers, nearby neigh
bors and fripnds the past week; a great many buyers and
some visitors. This store was a busy place indeed, and
that our efforts at value giving were appreciated was
plainly evident. The Men and Boys' Suits was a busy
part of the store, in fact so busy that our buyer left Tues
day for the different clothing markets, and by Saturday
entirely new things will be shown. The Children's Suit
Novelties, such as Fauntleroy, Vestee. Junior, Blouse and
Reefer Suits for Youngsters, age 3 to 8( also suffered,
therefore look for entirely new things in this department.
New Reefers for Children
in Chinchilla, Astrackeu, Lambs' Wool, etc., made
(3 to 8) with large sailor collar, Braided, from 0 to 15
with plain velvet collar or large storm collar. Entire
new lines will be. shown Saturday, starting at $175 for a
Splendid Keefer and running by easy stages to $0.00.
i
Men and Boys' Overcoats,
Blacks, Blues, Brown, Gray and Tans in all sizes,
made !ain or with fancy linings ; starting at $3 98 and
up to $'20.00.
Storm Coats Ready, $5 to $20.
QIOOING
Two doors below Post Office.
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We place on sale next week the above new shapes
in Collars. They are si.rictly correct and Up-To-Date.
Made and introduced by Cluett, Coon & Co., and sold
throughout the United States.
CO.,
Nearly Opposite Court House.
Prince M , b
Hurricane, b g Shulington
Copt. Payne, ch g Buffalo
Onanna, g m Allentown
Time 2:23J 2:25J 2:23j.
20 CLASS, PACE. PURSE $300.
.2-5-7
.50-4
4-7-5
S. W. W, b g Sidney,
Minnie Russel, br f Louisville
Handy, blk g Clarion
Thomas W,, g Kulpsville
Hal Kyter, c h Newcomerstown..
Miss Lillie, b m E. Buffalo
il, b m Steavensville
Lillie H., s m Luzerne
Nnncy Russel, br m Newhurg
Time 2:24j2:2l 2:23 2:28.
2:45 CLASS, TROT. TURSB $300.
Kilvr V in rr n n TTflTl.lnil
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covert, b g Wilkesbarre 3"2- P'X
....2-I-I-2
....I-2-2-6
....3-43
....5-3-44
....4-55-3
..7-7-6-5
....7-ds.
...6-6-ds.
...,8ds.
On Wednesday and Thursday even
ings of last week there were given at
the Opera House, dramatic entertain
ments which were as good as any thai
have been seen there in some years,
and far better than most Oi the per
formances civen here by professional
trounes. The company consisted of
voung ladies and gentlemen of Blooms
burg, and Herbert Wyle of Danville,
the latter consenting to take ,art only
because no one could be found here
who would play the role of "Prof.
Potts." Much time and labor were
expended in preparation, and the
result merited much larger returns
than were received, the net profits of
the two nights amounting to about
sixty dollars. The proceeds will go
toward the purchase of a new organ
for the Episcopal Church.
The rjlav of "Consolidation was
written by Fred Ikeler Esq., and de
nirted the sad close of the career of
an old Wall street broker, who after
experiencing the ups and d vns of a
stock speculator, dies just as he learns
that he is made rich again througn
1 . 1 . 1 - 1 1: 1
some railroad stocic mat ne oeuevcu
to be worthless, but which, by the
manipulation of his young partner,
Mr. Forrester, advances tc par Dy
Mr.
VifApx nlaved the part of the old
broker. Mr. Thompson, and did it
well. Though this was, wj believe,
his first appearance on the dramatic
staee. his acting was that of an experi
enced player, and he even surpassed
the expectations ot his rriends who
knew he would do it well. The other
characters were Mr. Forreste- by Sam
H. Harman ; Mr. Brown, iiis confi
dential man, by Harry Stees ; James,
the office bov, by Arthur Grotz ; and
Mabel, Mr. Thompson's daughter, by
Miss Katharine Gardner, all of whom
did admirably. At the close of the
Ikeler was called before tne
so cautions her maid ratty, and her
butler, Jenkins, that if Mr. Brown
calls he is not to mention his name.
Katharine is also expecting her school
friend, Marion, to visit her. She has
nicknamed her friend Bob, and
Philip falls into the error of believing
this friend to be a man, and Katha
rine carries on the joke by not un
deceiving him. Philip also is expect
ing a friend named Saunders to visit
him. The arrival ot Mr. .Brown,
clerk to Benson & Benson, to see Miss
Beckie on legal business, leads to a
series of amusing situations. Philip
mistakes him for "Mr. Bob," Katha
rine mistakes him for Saunders, a .d
Miss Beckie thinks he is her architect.
Fred Ikeler showed his versatility
in the humorous cnaracier oi au.
Brown ; Miss Katharine Gardner as
Patty, and Ed. E. Caldwell as Jenkins
were immense, and added grea.ly to
the fur. County Superintendent John
K. Miller as Philip played his part to
. j r ' 1 r 1 Tt
periection, ana miss iviauu .n.unyui ;
both in make up and acting, por
trayed faithfully the character of a
maiden lady. As Katharine, Miss
Lilla Sloan did herself proud, and
Marion or "Mr. Bob" was well taken
by Miss Annie Maize.
Mrs. J. L. Richardson rendered
valuable assistance in coachinc the
actors in their several parts in Mr.
Bob.
"Marcy" was presented on Thurs-
day evening by nearly the same per
sons who played it a year ago. i ne
staee management was
v
Mr. Colley added much to the pleas
ure of the evening by rendering some
very pretty vocal duets.
After the play on Thursday night,
the participants .went to the Club
House, where a nice supper was
served.
Though it is a laborious task to
prepare entertainments of this kind,
and one that does not sem to be
adequately rewarded, it is to be hoped
that the talent that has been shown
will be again exhibited in the not
distant future.
MURDERED IN A FREIGHT OiR.
A boy aged probably 13 or 14
f 1 1 1 . 1
years, was tound dean in a dox car
on the Pennsylvania Railroad at
Williamsport. Saturday afternoon. He
was undoubtedly murdered as a coup
Untr pin tound within a few inches of
his head was spotted with blood. The
authorities ot that city are making
every possible effort to establish the
identity of the unfortunate young maa
Thus far their efforts have been un
successful. Numerous inquiries have
been received by telegraph from
different parts of the country asking
for a description of the boy.
The railroad authorities have trac
ed the movements of the car in which
the body was found, and it is their
opinion that the murder was commit
ted at Harrisburg, although there is
no evidence to substantiate their
theory.
The chief police of Williamsport
I believes the deed was committed by
Mrs F. J. Richards Dead.
Mrs. Fred J. Richards died at her
home on Normal Hill Sunday even
ing. It was nearly seven o'clock,
when, surrounded by her family, her
spirit took Us flight to the great be
yond. Tl.e deceased had only been
sick for a few clays. Doctors did ev
erything in their power, but without
avail. Her death was due to heart
trouble. Her immediate survivors
are her husband, Fred J. Richards,
member of the Town Council, and
three children Catharine, Jennie and
Tulia. Mrs Richards had an exceed
ingly large circle of friends. She was
a most estimable lady and many w,io
had learned to love n er will mourn
her death.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon at two o'clock, conducted
by Rev. B. C. Conner, of the Meth
odist Church. Interment was made
in Rosemont Cemetery.
I aha ntUinU Viirl tVtn hnnrAre
direction of Mr. Wyle, and the success ' ff , . .
. -4-5-4
....5-4-5
....6-6-6
Richmond, b p Tamcsiown
Belle of Hedgefieldi b m Pitlston
l'ocono, br g Wilkesbarre
Maggie Collins, b ni Shamokin...
I ime2 :l(l a-.2y 2 :2&i.
The grand stand was packed with
people every day. Saturday's races
proved the most interesting of the fair.
The 2.24 class pacing was especially
good. Three horses in different heats
finished neck and neck. In the free-for-all,
Superior Gift, owned by Georgs
Henning, of Ontario, Can. created
considerable surpr.sc, by winning the
curtain,
"Mr. Bob" was a two act comedy,
and caught the audience at once. Miss
Rebecca Luke, a spinster who is fond
rf cats, and who also has legal busi-
ith Itenson & Benson, has
decided to make some alterations in
dence to provide for her cats,
and has consulted an architect by the
name of Brown whom she expects to
r.ill unon her. but is desirous of con
cealing the fact from her nephew
uhiim nn,1 her niece Katharine, and
I.I..J-, .
of the play is in part due to his efforts
in conducting the preparation. Miss
Katharine Gardner in the dithcuit
role of Marcy more than sustained
her reputation, and Frank Wilson was
the same old down-east larmer, jetnro
Baxter. Sam H. Harman took the
part ot Jack Henderson, Frank Colley
that ot tiarry wooainorp, nrwur
Grotz as Wallie, Jack's brother, Miss
T.illa Sloan as Lmma Watson, Miss
Vida Miller as Edith, Jack's sister,
Miss Maud Runyon as Jack's mother,
and Herbert Wyle as Potts and all
showed a clear conception of their
parts, and entered into the spirit of
the play with a zeal that greatly pleased
the audie.ice. Deforest Hummer as
Jake, the farm hand, was good in the
little he had to do. Miss Miller and
had his eye bandaged. He requests
the police of surrounding towns to be
on the lookout for the two men.
Shamokia's Enterprise.
Shamokin has secured the promise
of the location of a silk mill at that
place which will employ over 500
hands, when in full operation. Repre
sentatives of the three banks have de
cided to lift about half the bonds,
$50,000 being needed. The Shamo
kin Herald says : The machinery for
the new shirt factory is here and will
be placed in position at the old knob
factory next week. About 74 hands
will be given employment at the start
and it is believed that ere long this
number will be doubled.
Miss Goldsmith's Success,
At the recent Bloomsburg Fair
prizes were awarded to those present
ins the most finished and artistic oil
paintings. Artists throughout the re
gion entered the competition. We
publish with great pride the name of
one of the winners, one of the town's
most estimable young ladies, in the
person of Miss Helen Goldsmith, who
had entered the contest, and who has
just received the intelligence that she
was one of the successful contestants.
The picture which she presented is
entitled " Wide Awake," and consists
of the heads of six small children, all
wearing ditterent expressions. ihe
picture is certainly a difficult one to
present and one which required skill
to execute. Mt. Carmel Item.
H0USE3 BOBBED,
While attending the fair last week,
thieves broke into three different
houses and stole a considerable
amount of money beside many articles
of clothing. Thomas Webb's house
was lobbed of a lot of clothing. At
the house of Alvin Smith, they secured
$30 and a gold watch, and Alonzo
Kressler had upwards of $16 stolen.
An attempt was made to break into
several other houses, but the robbers
were frightened away before having
sufficient to accomplish their purpose.
The whole town was running over
with tramps, dead beats and suspicious
looking characters.
The Truant Officer.
An act approved on the 12 th of
July last amends the act of the Legis
lature approved May 16th,' 1895 by
making the selection by School Boards
of cities of an attendance or truant
officer mandatory. The third section
of the old act left it optional with
School Boards in this language : "If
deemed necessary for the provisions
of this act, boards of school districts
or school controllers in cities, boroughs
I of townships may employ one or more
persons to be known as attendance
officers, whose duty it shall be, etc.
This section as amended provides
that "Boards ot School Directors or
School Controllers shall in cities, and
may in boroughs and townships,
employ one or more persons to be
known as attendance officers, who
shall have full power and whose duty
it shall be to look after, arrest, ap
prehend and place in parental rela
tion, or the Board of Directors or Con
trollers may designate truants and
others who fail to attend school
Pedestrian Eights.
Always be Honest with the People,
In business, in politics and in all
things, it is best to be square, honest,
truthful and sincere. The demagogue
and the trickster, the political jockey
and the Janus faced pie-hunter, can
only stay on top a short time. 1 he
end of all such men is worse than the
beginning. The truth is mighty and
will prevail. . n the end right will
come out on top. Every deceiver will
be known and every jackass will have
his ears exposed. is.v.
Those who ride in buggies, on bicy
cles or any vehicle should always re
member that in crossing a street or
highway the person on foot has the
right of way. The law says so, anil
if you injure a pedestrian by careless
riding or driving you are responsible.
No one is required to run across a
street to keep out of the way of bicy
cles or vehicles. The riders are the
ones to look out for a cleat track.
Get your job work
Columbian office.
done at the