M 3 POINTERS. likely to be some activity in Columbia county this are to be elected a con- President representatives. It who be the for the con- When the be ire ready to sacrifice for tacir country's good. will no doubt make claim for the nomination, M r - Polk as her favorite son. Northumberlanc county had the con gressman for tw) terms, in the person of Senator Wolverton then Columbia secured the nomination for Mr. Buckalew, and Kulp defeated him. In 1896 Sullr an county tried her hand at it, and her candidate, Alphonsus Wahli, received the nomi nation, but Ki lp defeated him also. So it has gone ;he rounds, and Mon tour has had 11c turn for some years. If there is an) thing in the rotation system Montorr has a strong argu ment in her fa\or. But as politics go nowadays, there is not much in rotation. The candi date with the longest winded confer ees, and the sti ingest pull, and some times with the longest purse, is usually the lucky, or unlucky, man who plucks the persimmons; lucky if elected, un lucky if otherw se. Columbia county has lost the nomination a number of times in the district when rotation would have giv< n it to us, and we re call but one instance where she ob tained it when not entitled to it by rotation. It nay be taken for grant ed that each cointy in the district will have a candidate, and that each one will do all in his power to secure the nomination. J. H. Cochran, of Lycoming coun ty, is the presen: Senator in this dis trict composed of Lycoming, North umberland, Montour and Columbia counties. Grant Herring of this county held the office the previous term, and S. P. Wolverton, of North umberland was the Senator for four years prior to that. This puts Mon tour in line to c.aim the Senatorship by rotation also, but of course she cannot expect tc get both offices. No one has yet been mentioned as a candidate from this county. W. T. Creasy and Wm. Chrisman are the present members of Assembly for this county. Mr. Creasy has serv ed two terms, and Mr. Chrisman one. The latter will no doubt be conceded a second .erm, according to custom. Whether Mr. Creasy will be a candi date for a third term is noc known to us at this tim-j. No other name has yet been mentioned. Judge Ikeler's term of ten years as President Judge will end in January 1899, and therefore the office is to be voted for next November. In this connection we clip the following from the Philadelphia Record of last Sun day: "Judge E. R. Ikeler will be a can didate for renomination in Columbia county, and his competitors are Wm. H. Rhawn, of Catawissa, and Robert R. Little, of Bloomsburg." Wher this announcement came from, an<i whether it is correct or not we are unable to say from any posi tive information. We assume that Judge Ikeler will ask for a renomina tion, and it is currently reported that Mr. Rhawn will be a candidate. The name of Mr. Little has also been used in this connection. If it be true that ooth these gentlemen will enter the field against Judge Ikeler, there will be a lively three-cornered fight. For many years this district select ed its Judges from other counties, Judge Ikeler being the first one elect ed from among the local lawyers. Judge Woodward was brought here from Wilkes-Barre in 1856, by ap pointment of Governor Pollock, and served until December rß6i. In 1862 Judge Elwell was visited by a committee of members of the bar of this district, then composed of Columbia, Wyoming and Sullivan counties, and requested to permit the use of his name as a candidate. He did not entifr the county until after his election in October 1862. In 1872 he was re-elected without a dis senting vote, and in 1882, by request of the entirje bar of the district and without distinction of party, he con sented to accept a third term, and he was nominated by both the Demo cratic and i Republican county con ventions, and unanimously elected. Judges are iot chosen that way any more There is usually as much scram tie fo| • that office now as there is for any political office ; we might fPje Cmtunbiitn. say any other political office. Ten years ago many of the law yers of the district were in favor of going outside of the district for a Judge, but for various reasons not worth while to mention now, nothing was done, and the contest was be tween E. R. Ikeler, Democratic nom inee of this county, and H. M. Hinck ley, Republican nominee, of Montour county; and Judge Ikeler was elected by a large majority. In the foregoing we are not making any suggestions, but are simply recit ing historical facts. A FATAL FAuL. Ex- Sheriff John B. Casey Meets with an Accident that Results in Death in a few Hours. It snowed on Friday, and the pave ment in front of the Exchange Hotel was in a slippery condition. About one o'clock John B. Casey came out of the hotel office, and while talking to a little boy his feet slipped and he fell over against the low railing be tween the hall entrance and the office entrance, and pitched head first down into the passage way that extends along the entire front of the hotel, falling about ten feet, and striking on his head. Several people saw him fall, among them being Paul E. Wirt, Esq., County treasurer Geo. S. Fleckenstine, and Geo. C Roan, foreman of this office. Mr. Casey was carried into the pool room in the basement. No blood was visible, but he was unconscious. Soon afterwards, he was removed to his home on a stretcher, and at half past five he died, without having regained consciousness. An examination was made by the physicians in charge, who pronounced his death to be the result of concussion of the brain, and total paralysis. John B. Casey was born June r, 1844, and was the son of Michael and Mary Casey. When a boy he worked in the iron mines near Bloomsburg, and afterwards attended school here, and at the Millville Seminary, and then took a course in Crittendon Com mercial College in Philadelphia in 1863. He filled the position of deputy sheriff under John W. Hoffman in 1 877-78, and was then appointed clerk to the county commissioners, and continued in that office for nine years. In 1888 he was elected sheriff on the Democratic ticket and served his full term. When Sheriff J. B. Mc- Henry was elected in rB9S, Mr. Casey was appointed his deputy, and would have completed his term on Saturday. He was married December 29, 1868 to Matilda E. Murphy, who, with the following children survive him: Edward, Mrs. Joseph Sands, Matilda, Charles and Henry. His father, Michael Casey, is also living, at an advanced age, and the following brothers and sister: Thomas, Mich ael, Joseph, William and Mrs. Thomas Hickey, all of this town. Funeral services were held at St. Columba's Roman Catholic Church on Monday at nine o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. J. McCann. MISTLETOE. The Mistletoe is a parasitic ever green plant, bearing a glutinous fruit. The radicle is peculiar in always turn ing toward the object to which the plant is attached. When found upon the oak, which is rare, it was an ob ject of superstitious regard by the Druids. So says Webster's Diction ary. Through the kindness of Mr. Sam uel Pursel we were presented with a fine specimen of this plant, growing on an oak limb, which he received from Virginia. A piece of it was ex hibited in Townsend's window last week. Rush Shaffer while skating on the ice out at the company dam Monday afternoon, fell and seriously injured his head. He was taken home in an unconscious condition. It was feared for a time that his brain had been effected and that he would not re cover. He regained consciousness however, and is getting along very nicely.. The young man is a son of William Shaffer and resides on East Street. H. J. Reeder, one of Catawissa's best known residents departed this life on Saturday. Funeral services took place on Tuesday. Mr. Reeder was elected one of the County Com missioners in the fall of 1870, and served one term. He was seventy three years of age and leaves a wife and one son, Deputy Attorney Gen eral of Penna., who lives at Belle fonte. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY. JANUARY G, ISDB. - ' January Sale of Suits and Overcoats. ir We place on our tables 40 overcoats taken from our 8, 9, $lO lines, iu black and blue kersev lined " ith bm pure silk velvet $7-50 some G2 .u ve - C0 u 3 f ? m the / egular 10 > U, sl2 lines, some plain, with piped satjfl edging here now at 5 yre handsonie > fashionable coats, made by the very best of men tail 7rs . They're $9.00 What remains of our finest overcoats of 15, 1G and $lB grades some nlaio-r i a iie -n, „;,i Into 3 lot" and SOme aH Bllk liDed ' FiCh ' Clegant ° VerC ° atS at " 6re adOW " ° f " ™ 11, 12 and $13.50 Formerly 15, 16 and $lB. tlie eoiPm? r r n r^ e, UM? a * S ' a |^? st your o Wn price on them. The price cut is made right whenC(Vi need ti v Utl ° j U 88 an neze > 7, 8 and $9 coats at $6.50, a choice of probably 15 styles, 1 he better grades are reduced likewise, 8, 10 and sl2 coats at N 7.50 and $9 Underwear Reductions. Gloves Where sizes are broken we'll close balance out m" .. . . at cost, thus: , New lines just in. SI.OO kind 76c. $1.25 kind 98c. i °°J ,. 2 ?' 39 ' • 50c ' 1.50 kind $1.15. 50c kind 30c. Buck ' D ° Kskm ' or Just received one case, 61 doz., wool merino hose Toaues or Skating Pans regular 25c quality, come too late. Makers had us Q New onesfn thil week set price, take them 121 c pair. GW ° neS in 25, 39 50 cts -X3D &c GO. NORMAL SCHOOL GYMNASTIC EX HIBITION. One of the most pleasant events of the season will be the Normal School Physical Department's Fifth Annual Gymnastic Exhibition to be given Thursday evening, January 13th, j n the Normal Gymnasium. Much time and thought has been put upon this entertainment to make it the most enjoyable and pleasing ever given. Many new combinations and movements have been rehearsed for this occasion. Prof. Kennedy, Physical Director of the Scranton Y. M- C. A., has been seeured to give an exhibition of broad sword and foil fencing. He has had nine years experience in the physical work, part of the time beinir spent as instructor of fencing in the English army. This will be a rare opportu nity of witnessing a broad sword con test and also fencing. Messrs. Bowman and Brandt, who made such a favorable hit with their specialty at the West End Wheel men's Entertainment in the Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, will repeat the same at this exhibition. Nobody should miss seeing these two men. They will also give an exhibition upon the horizontal bar, and tumbling. The program promises to be inter esting, as have been the previous ones. A Great Record. John Yost of Shamokin, is emulat ing the celebrated Solomon Grundy, who was born on Sunday, married on Monday, etc. Here is his record: John Yost met Millie Dear on Thurs day of last week, procured a marriage license on Friday, married her on Saturday, effected a separation on Sunday, invoked the aid of the law on Monday, attended the hearing on Tuesday, and the defendant in the case, George Dengle, was discharged on Wednesday.— Ex. SHERIFF W, W- BLAOK. Sheriff Black and family moved from Rohrsburg to their new residence in the county jail on Monday. They were assisted in the moving by a large number of their friends. The sheriff's son Bruce has been appointed deputy. GIRTON—BRU GL bB, On Wednesday December 29th, at high noon, Miss Minnie Alice Brugler and Wilmer Girton were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Biugler, the bride's parents, in Hemlock township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. B. Smith, cousin of the bride. The procession was led by Clyde and Irene Mercer, son and daughter of Jas. H. Mercer, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Martha Brugler, and the best man, Mr. Claude Mausteller. The wedding march was played by Miss Maude Runyon, and during the ceremony she played "Annie Laurie" softly, with very pretty effect. The bride was attired in a gown of faille silk. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers, and the bride received many handsome gifts. A number of guests were present, all relatives of the bride and groom, and an elaborate dinner was served. We extend our congratulations to the happy young couple. EX-BHERIFE MoHENRT. Sheriff J. B. McHenry completed his term of three years on Monday, and has retired to private life. He has rented the Runyon property, cor ner of Fourth and Centre streets, and moved in on Monday. He will de vote his time to settling up business left in his hands, and collecting fees due him. Boyd McHenry made a good sheriff. He has been attentive to his duties, prompt in paying over money that came in his hands, and courteous and obliging as far as the nature of his office would permit him to be. He and his family have made many friends here during their residence in Bloomsburg. STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the standing commit tees of the Pennsylvania Bar Associa tion was held at Lancaster on Decem ber 29th. There were present twelve or more Judges, and a hundred law yers from all qver the state. Col. J. G. Freeze, President of the Columbia County Bar Association, represented this county. Among the matters dis cussed was a unifv rm course of stud ies for admission tc the bar. DEATH OF MRS, SARAH PAXTON. Mrs. Sarah Cavendish Paxton, widow of the late Captain Joseph R. Paxton, of the United States Army, and mother of Captain Alexis R. Pax ton, of the United States Army, now on duty with the National Guard of Pennsylvania, and stationed in Harris burg, died at the residence of her son in that city on Thursday Dec. 30th. Mrs. Paxton was about 65 years of age. She was the youngest daughter of Captain Job Whipple, of a noted race of seamen who dwelt for many gener ations at Salem, Ipswich and Dan vers, Mass. Captain Whipple was a noted patriot and sea captain in his day and took part in the war of 1812. The deceased formerly resided in Bloomsburg, where for a number of years her son Alexis was teller of the First National Bank. Her husband was a son of Col. Joseph R. Paxton, the founder of Irondale, and a brother of Lloyd Paxton of Rupert. COURT PROCEEDINGS- Court convened Monday morning at nine o'clock with Judge Ikeler and associate J. T. Fox, on the bench. In re petition of W. F. Reeder guardian of Mary W. Jackson, to give consent to deed. Prayer granted. In re lunacy of Warren Fenster macher. Report of commissioner say ing he is a lunatic confirmed nisi. Estate of John A. Gruver, de ceased. Citation awarded. Estate of Mary C. Gruver, deceased. Citation awarded. Now January 3, 1898, out of res pect to the memory of John B. Casey, whose funeral is Deing held at this hour, the Court is now adjourned until Monday, January 17, 1898, at ten a. m. BY THE COURT. THE BIGGEST GUN IN THE WORLD. A gun will soon be cast at Bethle hem, Pa., for the War Department, that will be 47 feet long, will weigh 126 tons, and will require 1100 pounds of powder to load it. It will carry a shell that weighs 2350 pounds six teen miles. It will be the largest gun in the world, and will be used for coast defense in New York harbor. -Sn SMITH—MARTIN. Mr. Franklin H. Smith of Scranton, and Mrs. Sophia Martin of Blooms burg were united in marriage at the residence of Theodore L. Smith on West street, on Thursday December 30th at half past six o'clock. Rev. Mr. Welsh of Scranton performed the ceremony in the presence of Mrs. Martin's children, Lee, Charles and Mary ; also Mrs. Reber of Lewisburg, F. D. Long of Mainville, and Mr. Smith's relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to Scranton on Friday morning, where they will reside. A WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT. The series of Crary Illustrated Lec tures will open in the Opera House on Monday, February 7th, and continue every evening during the week. The series includes "Paris and the Alps," "England, Scotland, and Ireland,"! "Italy and Rome," "From Ocean tol Ocean," "Yosemiteand Yellowstone,"! "The Sunny South and Cuba." Each 1 lecture is illustrated by 150 beauti fully colored views. Tickets for the entire course are only 75 cents, single admission, adults, 20 cents, children, 10 cents. Tickets j can be obtained at Bidlernan's hook store, and from members of the choir. These lectures are very-highly en dorsed, and are sure to please. They are said to be fully as good as the celebrated John L. Stoddard lectures, and the very low prices will insure full houses every night. The course will be under the auspices of the Episco pal church, and the proceeds will go towards the new organ. Have Your Horse Sham Shoo. j The humane man who happens tog be the owner of a horse will now se J to it that the animal is sharp shod, il is the greatest cruelty to horse in the winter without seeingV it that the horse's shoes are fitted H as to give him a foothold on ice aS sleet. An old iron shoe, worn smooth' as glass, renders the poyr animal help less and impotent to stand, much less to pull a load. "|° me ra . en Possessed ciear titles to incisions m the skies the first thing th#> would try to do would be i mortgage them. 9
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