VOL. 33 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. A monthly meeting of the Town ' Council was held on Thursday night last. The President and but three rbembers were present, Butler, Lock ard, Hartman, being the absent ones. The business was started by the read ing of minutes of former meeting. A fire plug was requested at Rail road St., near the P. & R. Depot. Referred to the proper committee. A permit for the erection of a brick build ; n b on the Light Street road was granted to Walter Laubach. A. V. Hower was present and stated that the gutter along the street near his property is in very bad con dition, and asked that same be attend ed to. Council directed that it be repaired by the street commissioner also the gutter on East Street above Third. R. R. Ikeler appeared and stated that it the Town would accept Locust Street, the D. L. & W. Railroad Com pany will build a crossing over the railroad tracks. On motion of Rish ton, seconded by Demaree, it was deqjded to open said street, from Fifth Street to the road leading to Espy. The Town Solicitor is directed to collect the damages with interest from the persons assessed by reason of the opening of Jefferson Street. It was decided to erect seats at the fountain on Market Street. Complaint was entered about the alley between Fourth and Fifth Street. The Street Commissioner was direct ed to see that the same be attended to at once. Isaiah Ohl was present in behalf of the Fourth Ward Fire Company. In answer to the request for a new and more commodious building, made by the company some time ago, the Council suggested to Mr. Ohl to have some sketch or estimate made as to the size and cost of the building, after which some action would be taken. Orders were drawn for the follow ing bills : Moyer Bros, for cement $ 1 50 Gas Co. for gas town Hall.. 4 60 I. Hagenbuch, Health officer 12 50 Sentinel, Pub., Statement... 25 00 Chas. Hagenbuch Cobble stones 18 40 Water Co. for water 92 50 " " hydrant &c 48 46 " " cinder 61 30 W. L. Leiby cobble stone... 11 96 W. L. Demaree lumber 29 63 Ed. Barton smithing 4 95 J. B. Brobst, smithing 3 90 John Lewis, work on gates Fire Co. room 4 00 J. R. Townsend, Police badges 6 65 Hoffman & Allison, smithing 190 J. R. Schuyler, hardware.... 3 45 Creasy & Wells, lumber.... 530 Wm. Rhodomoyer work on gates at Fire Co. r00m... 4 00 Electric Light Co 432 00 A. Herbine, police service... 1 25 F. Drake " " ... 400 J.Corbet, " " ... 125 Geo. Cavanee " " ... 125 Wm. Detrick " " ... 125 Wesley Knorr, Chief 40 00 G. F. Quick, Secretary 20 00 George Hughes made a proposition to run the new stone crusher for $6 per day, he to furnish the engine and take proper care of crusher and the Town to furnish the coal. Referred to Street Committee. W. 0- T. U. NOTES- The W. C. T. U. proposes send ing a box containing handkerchiefs, flannel bandages, washrags, and reading matter to the soldiers at Camp Alger. The co-operation of all the ladies interested in our sold iers is requested. Please send materials, money for purchasing same, or papers to Mrs. W. H. Slate, 27 E. sth, St., by Satu.day. Please remember also the lecture and entertainment in Evangelical Church Friday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Elmer Mellick will sing, two little gins from San Antonio recite and an address by Miss Thomas of Philadelphia. The Democrats of Schuylkill county held their convention last Monday and nominated William A. Marr of Ashland forjudge, and James W. Ryan for Congress. These are strong candidates and ought to bring success to the party in that county. Dr. James B. Neal, a returned mis sionary from China, will address the open air meeting in Oak Grove Park next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. These open air meetings are being well attended. IPje Calnmbiait. EAGLES MERE CHAUTAUQUA. To those who have visited Eagles Mere, it is not necessary to speak of its- charms, but a few words will not be out of place for those who have not yet enjoyed its life, and are to be surprised and delighted in finding the possibilities that are within their reach; the tides of fashion carry its pilgrims to distant shores and shrines, that do not compare with this Temple of Nature, in our own State, and al most at our doors. Eagles Mere is delightfully situated on the summit of the Alleghames in Sullivan county, Pennsylvania; it is 2200 feet above the level of the sea, affording a pure, dry, bracing atmos phere, that gives a sense of vigor that is a pleasant contrast to the lassitude of the ordinary city and town life of the summer. The village is a collection of cl _ste and ornate cottages which has grown up around the borders of the lake, with several hotels and churches, that lend an appearance of animation and neighborhood life, to the majestic outlook from the mountain rising at the sides of the lake. The lake, that rests so beautifully as a crown on the mountain range, is about one and a half miles in length, and half a mile in width, clear as cry stal, and a source of unfailing rest and inspiration. The Chautauqua Assembly will be held there beginning July 13th, and continuing until August 24th. Ex- Gov. Beaver is President of the As sociation, and Ex-Gov. Pattison one of the directors. Among the enter tainers who will be present are Frank R. Roberson, traveler and lecturer, Herman & Douglas, musical virtuosos Dr. Eugene May, lecturer, Eli Perkins, humorist, Capt. Chas. Mcllvaine, author &c., Century Quartette, Rev. Dr. Morgan, lecturer, J. \V. Macy, humorist, Geo. E. Little, chalk talker, Edward Maro, magician, Park Sisters, and many others. Eagles Mere is a delightful summer resort, and is well supplied with excel lenl hotels. It is reached from here by the P. & R. to Halls, thence by the Hughesville railroad to Sones own, and thence by the Eagles Mere railroad. The authorities of New York, 011 Tuesday arrested a notorious crim inal, who they believe, is the man who murdered Major William C. Wilson, the librarian, in his store at 1117 Walnut Street, Philadelphia on the night of August 16, 1897. He is Benjamin Lippy, alias "Big Bill Mason." He has been suspect ed for some time but has succeeded in keeping out of the way of the authorities. The most conclusive proof against him is the carrying of the dead man's watch, which if it can be proven, will leave no ques tiou as to his guilt. The murder of the old librarian was a cold blooded crime and is still fresh in the memory of all who read the account of it. Wilson's mangled body was found in the Walnut Street . library building about seven o'clock on the night of August 16, 1897. He had entered the store from Walnut Street at fifteen minutes to six o'clock. The last man to see him alive was the colored porter, Marion Stuyvesant, who bade him good night. Stuy vesant was arrested and detained for a long time, but it was clearly demonstrated that he was wholly innocent of the crime. Wilson's place was searched from every cor ner, but no clue could be found at the time. Bloody finger marks that have been photographed were evidence of the reddened hands of the murderer and robber. Proctor Inn at Jamison City is beautifully located, handsomely fur nished, and well kept by L. B. Howell. Everything about the house is as neat and clean as a private house. The tables are covetv ed with spotless linen, and prov ided with excellent food well cooked. The rates are low as compared with many summer resorts where the ac commodations are not nearly so good as at Proctor Inn. In the hottest weather there is always a cool breeze on the extensive porches that surround the house. It is a matter of surprise that so few people of Bloomsburg take advantage of this pleasant resort. Tickets can be procured on the B. & S. good for return from Saturday to Monday. Thoae who have spent Sunday there once always go again. Large, fine raspberries were in market in great quantities on Tues day morning. BLOOMSBURG, PA.. THURSDAY, JULY 14. 1898. CERVERA EMBRACED SCHLEY. On the return of the United States cruiser Brooklyn to the blockade of Santiago de Cuba, on the evening of July 3, the lowa reported to Com modore Schley that Admiral Cer vera was on board. The Commo dore at once went over to pay his respects. In response to the Com modore's remark that he was un fortunate in war, the Spanish Ad miral said: "Yes ; but I've lost my career now that I have been defeated." Commodore Schley however told him that such a brave deed as bring ing out his squadron could never be looked upon otherwise than as a most gallant feat, upon which Ad miral Cervera threw his arms about the Commodore and said : "Ah, sailors, always are gentlemen." Court Proceedings. Court was in session a short time Monday afternoon. Wliliam Gingles appointed trus tee, vice Henry W. Shale, of Anna Elizabeth Vanhorn. In the matter of exceptions of Elias Krebs. Com. of Lavina De witt. Order of Court filed. Ex ceptions withdrawn. Nelson C. Hartu.an vs. Nancey Boone et. al. Rule granted to show cause why the sum of $1319.50 which is the amount over and above the amount which they may be en titled to, etc. Returnable July 18, at 9 a. m. Notice of appointment of Johann Nemeth as consular agent of Austria-Hungary at Hazleton, Pa., for the counties of Schuylkill, Luzerne, Carbon, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming and Columbia. Ordered and directed to be filed. Argument court fixed for August Bth, at 9 a. m. Adjourned to meet July 18th, 1898, at 9 a. m. Of the forty-eight companies to compose the six regiments of the new provisional guard to take the place of the old National Guard, but sixteen companies have thus far been organ ized and mustered into the service of the State, and their roll is received at the Adjutant General's Department. When their requisitions ave received they will be armed and equipped. Sunbury is among the number. The Bloomsburg Company, accord ing to all reports has passed into his tory. There has been no drills for the last two weeks, the Captain is away from town and the boys have all given up hopes of a call. It cer tainly does seem- strange that Columbia County 'receives no recog nition. W. H. Magill, who has just re turned f.om Harrisburg where he went to see the officials in reference to a call for his volunteer company, says the prospects are not very bright at present. He says there are upwards of one hundred organ ized companies throughout the state who have applied to the Governor for a call, a great many of them from counties, like Columbia—which are not represented in the guards. However, his company, so he has been informed, is among the favor ed, and if there is any necessity for more troops, he feels hopeful. At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Alumni of the Normal School, Saturday, the building of an alum..i hall was talked over and plans formulated. A large amount of the money necessary has already been subscribed and it is the opinion of those who have charge of the matter that the whole amount can be pro cured without much difficulty. The 1 building will be utilized for an alumni banquet hall, society halls, parlors etc. The committee is made up of Prof. W. B. Sutliff, Prof. C. H. Albert, Miss Eva Rupert, Mrs. John G. Har man and Mrs. Nora Sterner. The Hawkesville (Ky.) Plaindealer notes the beginning of a great reform movement in that town as follows: An effort will be made to hold thq prayer meetings in this city on the same night in the week. This will leave the other nights off for different purposes ; besides many shows strike this place, and the performance is nearly over after services, and it is also a great nuisance to be compelled to dress for a dance fresh from church. It is a good thing, and we hope the christians will push it along. The Bloomsburg Wheelmen are making preparations for their annual race meet. RIOHARI)-CRIST NUPTIALS. A pretty wedding, witnessed only by the immediate lriends of the con tracting parties was celebrated at the residence of the groom on Normal Hill Monday morning at nine o'clock, when F. J. Richard and Miss Susie Crist were married. Rev. J. D. Smith, of the Baptist Church, performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Richard rook the 10.41 D. L. & W. train for a wedding trip. The groom is a promi nent business man of Bloomsburg, and ex member of town council. Prof. Cole for July- Rejoice and be glad, for Earth is again in the "House of Life," in a good and fruitful "sign," and swiftly moving onward toward the "House of Fortune," away ftom the evil in fluence of the great planets Saturn and Uranus, and safe in the arms of prosperity. The coal trade and manufacturing industries will take on new life. The United States will spend one million dollars a day in return. The evil influence of the great planets will all be centered up on Europe and Asia this month, and new complications in the war situa tion will arise and give us much alarm for a time. Either Germany or Eng land will receive sore affliction, and the state of affairs at the Philippine Islands will take a sudden turn. Watch out for an epidemic of evil doings that will run riot throughout America and the old country. The great sea of gaseous matter is still passing over the sun, cutting off the regular supply of electrical cur rents in some sections of this coun try and pouring down an excess in other sections; this means extreme heat for the latter, and cold weather with frost and perhaps snow for the former. Cloud bursts, hurricanes, cyclones and floods will make a hard record in some of the Western and Southern States, and violent hail, wind and rain storms will flood the Eastern States. Phenomenal electri cal storms will sweep over the East ern States and all cities situated with in the Eastern electrical belts, (Scranton, etc.,) had better watch out for an electrical bombardment If a break does not occur in the gaseous matter, now passing over the sun, and cause fearful storms and floods, then several earthquake shocks will be felt and large meteors will fall in many sections of the country.—Prof. Coles in "Storms and Signs." The following correspondence ap peared in Penna. Methodist, Harris burg, June 30th, as to the'eonvention of Jerseytown Epworth League : "Just here Mr. Edward J. Bowman, of Berwick, was introduced to the convention, and he delivered his ad drers on "The Character of Christ." This was a masterly effort. For t v '~?y minutes he held the convention spell bound; Eloquence flowed like a stream from the mountain side, and as he reached the climax the large congregatio 1 several times burst out in hearty applause. It is wonderful to see what powe- some have in speech. It is said it surpassed anything ever delivered in this county." Through the activity of the State dairy and food department $3,200 was paid into the State treasury one day last week as the proceeds Of fines and violation of the state laws regarding sales of oleomargar ine and for the sale of impure food etc. The department has b >en advis ed of an important suit against Ar bdckle Brothers' of Pittsburg on the charge that samples of their vinegar sold in that city are not up to the standard. Eliza Sharpless, died at her home in Catawissa Thursday night of last week, aged past ninety-four years. She had been a sufferer for a long time. The deceased was a maiden lady, and was blessed with an exceedingly large number of friends. She was a most estimable lady. Joseph Sharpless of this town is a brother. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. anil Mrs. N. D. Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Vanderslice compose a jolly camp ing party who have been spending the past week near Forks, enjoying the refreshing breezes, always to be found along the Fishingcreek. William H. Utt, has commenced digging the cellar for a dwelling house on the corner of Fair aucl North Penn Streets. Take Advantage OF THIS OPPORTUNITY WHILE IT IS HERE. YOU MIGHT REGRET IT LATER. Hundreds of Suits for Men and Boys. Hundreds of pairs of Fine Shoe 3 for Men, Bovs, Women and Children. Hundreds of Hats are here and must be sold out complete ly, and at ABSOLUTE COST. $5, 6, and 7.50 buys Men's Suits that cost from $2 to $4 more at any other store. $1.50 and $1.98 Buys Boys Suits worth from 75c. to SI.OO more. 98c. and $1.98 buya Men's or Women's Fine Shoes, retailing from 50c. to $1 more at any other store. 50c. buys $1 Percale Shirts, attached collars. 25c. buys 50c. Straw Hats. Single pants to match up coats and vests, beautiful kinds at $1.50 and up. GIDDING & CO. REV- B. 0. JOHN D- D. Rev. D. C. John D. D. Presiding Elder of the Milwaukee District in the Wisconsin Conference and for merly pastor of the Methodist CJv.rch in this place is expected to preach in the new Methodist Church next Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. All his old parish ioners and friends will be glad to see and hear him again. The pub lic is cordially invited to be present. Ho, For Glen Onoko- If you want a day's outing, take your wife, or your sweetheart, or someone else's sweetheart, and go with the P. O. S. of A. picnjlc and excursion to Glen Onoko, on July 23d. G'en Onoko is situated about two miles from Mauch Chunk. Cars run between the two places every few minutes. It is a piece of nature's handiwork. There are magnificent pleasure grounds, where every accom modation is at hand to make picnic kers comfortable. It is a beautiful place, a succession of beautiful falls, cataracts and cascades, meet the eye at almost every step, natural bridges, over lushing, roaring torrents, which seethe and boil under the feet of the awe-stricken pleasure seekers, huge fissures of lofty rocks, giving proof of old time convulsions of nature, and overhanging cliffs, portends danger, and makes the journey all the more awe-inspiring and gloriously grand. Remember the date, July 23d. A terrific explosion, at the works of the Laflin and Rand Powder Com pany, near Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday, instantly killed nine men, and seriously wounded several others. The terrible catastrophe was caused by the blowing up of a new boiler which had just been placed in the works. A destructive fire added to the horror and the loss will reach many thousands. After being given a hearing be fore Squire J. B. Knittle at Cata wissa, Monday, on a charge of as saulting Francis Glassmyer, Lloyd Earnest was brought to Bloomsburg and from now on till the next term of court will live on the staple fare furnished by Sheriff Black at the jail. NO. 28 A. h. Nixon, who claims Pitts burg as his home was gathered in by a constable on Wednesday, charged with having skipped leav ing a board bill of sixty-five dollars unpaid at the Exchange Hotel. He was in town for several months last winter, during which time he occu pied one of the best rooms in the Exchange. He appeared to have plenty of money, and was very liberal with it. But his finances evidently must have run out, as he left town without saying a word. Several warrants had been sent after him, but he could not be found until yesterday when it was learned that he was in town calling on a young lady who had been receiving his attention when here before. He was arrested and taken before Squire Jacoby, He said he lost nearly all his money coming in from Pittsburg and could not pay the bill. Mr. Snyder agreed to settle it for SSO cash. The fellow, with some help from a friend raised the amount and paid it off". He mai spend many more months in our town but we doubtyerj" much if his name will be foujjd 011 the Exchange register. We are all "in it - ' now whether we stay at home or go to the front. The cigarette smoker now pays six cents for a package that formerly only cost him five cents. The cent has also been raised on a five cent plug of tobacco. The man who drinks his beer as well as the man who sub scribes for bonds is a patriotic con tributor. The matron who sips her tea is also an involuntary contributor and the man who draws a bank check pays two cents for the privilege. Its no trouble. Miss Cora Howell died at the home of her parents, on Park street Thurs day afternoon last, after a lingering illness. The deceased was in her eighteenth year, and a daughter of John Howell. Her death was caused by consumption. Funeral services were conducted at the house Satur day, interment in the new cemetery. C. R. Woodin, of the firm of Jack son & Woodin, has purchased a horse less carriage, to convey him between his residence on Berwick Heights, to his office.
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