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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.
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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.
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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