( : a. riff I fi i7 if VOL. 34 BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBKU 19, 1809. NO. 42 PSTER S. H&RM4N. Death Cluimod Him List Sunday, Long Illness. COLUMBIA COUNTY PAIR. Alter a Fin0 Exhibition and Large Crowds. A man who has long been identified with the business interests of Blooms burg has passed away. Peter S. Har man, after an illness of many months, died peacefully at six o'clock on Sun day morning, aged 68 years, 4 months and 10 days. His death was caused by cirrhosis of the liver and degenera tion of the organs generally, as shown by an autopsy held on Monday. He had been ill so long, and so many times seemingly at the point of death that his demise was not unexpected, and yet when it did come it was re ceived with sadness and regret by a large circle of friends. Mr. Harman was born in Orange ville, Columbia county, June 5, 1831. He was a son of George and Mary (Knorr) Harman. Two brothers sur vive him, James B , of Orangeville, and Henry C, of Downington. His father was a native of Northumber land county and when he came to Co lumbia county settled first at Mifflin- ville and later moved to Orangeville where he followed the tanning busi ness, and died there in 1S81. Peter learned the trade ol a moulder when but thirteen years of age with L. II Mans, then of this town, and followed it at different places until 1861, when he engaged in business for himself in Mahanoy Lit" where he operated a machine shop and foundry for about three years. Later he came to Bloomsburg and formed a partnership with B. F. Sharpless and carried on the iron business for several years in the old foundry that stood at the in tersection of Third and Centre streets. Later on the partnership with Mr, Sharpless was dissolved and a new firm formed by Mr. Harman and Mr, George Hassert under the present well-known name of Harman & Has sert, and the business prospered from the beginning. Mr. Hassert died Oct ober 26th, 1889, since which time un til a little over six months ago Mr Harman gave the firm's affairs close and personal attention, always ranking among the foremost of active wide awake and successful business men He was the oldest practical manufac turer in the iron industry in this seo tion of the state. tie served a year or two as member of the Town Council, and in 18 ?7 he was elected to the position of Presi dent of Town Council, re elected in 1888 and 1889, and again in 1891 The fact of his repeated re-election shows that he performed his duties faithfully, and with satisfaction to his fellow-citizens. Mr. Harman was a prominent Mas on. He was a member and past of ficer in each of the following bodies, and had been treasurer of Caldwell Consistory up to within a year ago: Washington Lodge No. 265, F. & A. M., Bloomsburg Chapter No. 218 Royal Arch Masons, Mt. Moriah Council No. 10, R. & S. M., Crusade Commandry No. 12, Knights Temp lar. Caldwell Consistory, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, of thirty second degree, Irem Temple M. S. and Orient Conclave No. 2. Red Cross of Constantine. In 1856 Mr. Harman was married to Miss Rebecca Freeze, and unto them were born nine children, seven of whom with their mother are living, namely: Grace wife ot Danief Butler, Fanny wife of VV. E. Hartman, Jennie wife ot A. H. Stroh, J. Lee, John G., Mary and Paul, all residing in Blooms htmr exceDt Mrs. Stroh who lives in o 1 Pittston. Mr. Harman was an active and use ful citizen. Under his skillful guid ance the extensive car shops and foundry of Harman & Hasseit be came one of the leading industries of the town, employing a large number of hands, and they never shut down durina all the hard times. He will be missed in the family circle and in business circles. The funeral took place on Wednes dav at two o clock. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. D N. Kirkby, and tne burial was in charge of the Masons whose beautiful ritual was read. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The Bloomsburg Fair has again come and tone, and the town has re sumed its ordinary condition. On Thursday and Friday the streets were thronged until noon, by which time nearly everybody had gone to the fair. The weather was a'.l that could have been wished, too warm if anything. 1 he exhibits were up to the usual standard, and the fakirs and shows were everywhere. According to the reports sent from here to the city papers, the fair was attended by 75,000 people, Wednes day being put at 10,000, Thursday at 25,000, and Friday at 40,000. These figures are preposterous. There is nothing to be gained by such exagger ation. It does the fair no good, and it does the management harm by arous ing suspicion as to what becomes of such enormous receipts. The facts are that there were about 2,000 people on the grounds on Wed nesday, and the total attendance for the three days was not 40,000. We can state with authority that about 25,000 tickets were sold altogether, and the children under 12, stand people, horsemen, fakirs, judges, at tendants, etc., may have run up to thirty or forty thousand. THE RACES. Wednesdays races were very excit ing and Ivrnished considerable sur prise, especially in the 2:40 class, when Dr. D. owned by James Reed of Baltimore, went in 2:22. Follow ing is a summary: 9:10 CLASS TUOTT1SO.-PUHSE SKX). Enoch, bit, E. Srmth.Wllki's-Bnrre 1 1 1 Lnra Miadiuum. Drir. wj. mining. wiiKua- Barro J S 4 Kate Modlum, br m, P Sherwood, Jermyn. 3 4 8 Point Breeze, br g, Toll mas Johnson, Nor- mumoenana i a a lime 8:s, 8:19 CLASS PACING Pt'KSE 1300. Immont W, P KuainllD, Onadaga Valley N. I i 1 l Doris, rn m. Weaver Bros. Montour8vllle...S 2 i Miracle, bllf if. M L KesaltT. Noi'lhuiuber- Irnd 3 4 8 Allftwood, b g. M L Perrln, Plt wton 4 8 iiurry it, dc.uk mixer, uornsiie o o o Time :lX,8:lltf, :!. 8:30 CLASS PACI.NG.-PUKSK t-KM. Doctor n. b e. J as Heed. Baltimore. Md....1 1 1 Martha B. b ai. K. Smith, Wllkesburrw 8 8 2 Nannie Malum, blk m. A II Miller, (ilrards- vnio 4 x o Tlmo 2:26, 8:23, 8:88. When Starter Smith, tapped the bell, calling up the first race on Thurs day afternoon every available seat in the grand stand was occupied, and even standing room was at a premium. While the races were not so interest mg as on the previous day, yet tne sport was thoroughly enjoyed, and the crowd was satisfied to remain in the stand until the final heat of the last event. The summary. 8:84 CLASS PACING. PUK8E t'MO. Miracle, bike. T M Keaaler, Northumber land l l l Sallle Derby, bm, lrvln C Orev.HtormstownJ 8 4 Dr. Klyer, or K- weaver Bros. Moiiioursviuui a a Time 8:174, 8:21, 8:20 CLASS TKOTTING. Pl'KSE S-IOO. Saracineaca, 8 m. Elwood Smith, Wilkes- Harre i l i I.ltfht Lunch, b (f. A W Carllalo, IIarrluburg2 3 8 1'rluce M, b g. W S Fletcher, llerrlok, Centre ra o Time 8:25, 8:85' 2,84. 2:10 CLASS, TKOTTING OK PACING. 1'UKHK $.100. Bessie A, b m, H L Perrln, I'lt tslon 1 1 1 Duiuont W, b g. P Uuinllo, Onondaga, Val ley, N. Y 4 8 2 Antazella, ch s, A II Miller, Glrardvllle....8 4 8 The races on Friday proved the chief attraction. Long before the hour for opening the grand stand had arrived, hundreds of people had con gregated at the entrance clamoring for admittance. When the door was fin ally opened, the crowd made a grand rush, and it is boubttul if the stand was ever filled so rapidly in the his tory of the Association, as it was on Friday. Kvery race was hotly con tested, and the announcement at the end of the first heat of the free-tor-all that Democracy, had won first blood in 2:o8j was greeted with tremendous applause. As the old saying is, it was anybodys race, untill the last heat was over, and while Democracy won in threi straight order, his lead, at the finish, all three times was only trifling. Following is a complete summary: celebrated, Miller and other makes. As usual J. Saltzer's display of pi anos, organs, graphophones, and sew ing machines, was one of the chief centres of attraction. There was good music to be heard most of the time, and Jerry as usual was in a happy mood. The display of the Hawley Slate Furniture Co., was a ery attractive one, consisting ot bed room suits and side boards. This firm is gaining a wide reputation. Thev recently had an exhibit on exhibition in New York. Their gaods are sold here exclusively by F. P. Pursel, at whose store a full line of samples can be seen. The workmanship is first class, and the prices extremely low for the class of goods. Walter Trappe was also among the exhibitors with a very cieditable dis play of electrical apparatus. The booth occupied by Corner Thomas, the well known dealer in pianos, organs and musical merchan dise was thronged with visitors every day of the four. Fine music was dis coursed by able performers, and it kept Mr. Thomas and his assistants busy handing out souvenirs, in the shape of cards, ribbons, etc. One of the most meritorious side shows on the ground was "Jerry" the monstrous steer, whose weight is claim ed to be over four thousand pounds. He was certainly a fine specimen, and the admission price, which was 10 cents, was by no means exorbitant There were numerous other shows scattered about the ground, but the most of them received a deservedly small patronage. It is estimated that the races this year cost the society nearly double what they did last year. This was caused by the unusual small entry list, and beside this, in order to fill the races up, it was necessary to offer some of the horse owners some extra inducements. The Columbian PUZZLES. (1. Edward Ki.wkll, Manager. D. J. Tasker, Asst. Manager. CONDITIONS. The conditions upon which the prizes are awarded for answers to the puzzles are these: ist. Ihe first prize will be awarded to the answer bearing the earliest post mark as shown by the stamp at the Bloomsburg post office, and the second prize to the correct answer next re ceived at this office. 2nd. No prizes will be awarded un less correct answers are received. 3rd. Only subscribers to the ''Col umbian" or a member of their family can compete, and each answer must be accompanied by the following cou pon. Cut it out and write your name and address on it plainly. COLUMBIAN IUZZLE COUPON. i Name AddUess FKEK-FOH-ALL Pl'KSE $100. Democracy, if 8. J O Mlltmrn, Cheater, pa 1 1 1 Rev. Mailer's Illness, Rev. Daniel Maher, assistant rector at St- Ienatius Church, at Centraha, has none to his home al Manayunk and exnects to undereo a course of treatment at St. Joseph's hospital, at Philadelphia. The young priest is very popular among the people at Centralia. who all hope to see him speedily restored to health. Kinu nf iiiiimniMiH. b it. M P .Moore. L'tlca. . . n. . ., a a Sterling, a h, T .' Mlildaugu, raieraon, ra..a a a 1 uue- J:ue4, 2:30 CLASS P.VCl.NG.-l'UHSE $300. iwnn. 11 h r .Til Heed. Ball more. m 8 8 4 H1 I ...L. Ilnrnur It U Wlllllllll V McWll- Hina. Uuuover, ra 1 1 tn.aiiia u it i iir 111. Irvlu C urey. Ntormstown. ra 0 " Tony Wilkes, blk g. Hall Hegliart, W luuiHDort. 1'a 1 1 Time J:!W, n-iSK, 8KM, 2:,-.IMi. PA. -'4 8: CLASS PACI.NG.-PUKSK )). Llfe'ht Lunch, br g. A W Carlisle, Uarrlg- uurg, ra ... - Waldorf rn in. J II WllletU, Went Leb anon, Pa I 1 Prit1e.11 M. b u. W S. Fletcher, llurrtck. Centre, Pa 3 3 8 3 8 Pnlnr Itree.H. Ill- It. TllOinag JohllgOll. Northumberland 4 4 4 4 8 Uliue-fciMM, 8:-lXi 1'4. NOTES OK THE FAIR. One of the handsomest booths in the pavilion at the fair was that of J H. Mercer. It was under a canopy of bunting and flags, and consisted o a beautiful display ot lamps, of the Ueath of a Young Lady- We are called upon to chronicle the sad death of Miss Sydney Milnes who died at her home in Espy on last Sunday, at the age ot 22 years. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milnes. The immediate cause of her demise is attributed to heart failure. Some months ago she accepted a position in Scranton ap parently in the best of health, but the change seemed detrimental, she being ill much of the time while absent. She soon found it necessary to return to her home in Espy where it was hoped she would recuperate, but the pleas ant surroundings and most tender nursing was in vain, and she finally succumbed as stated above. 'City," by which name we have known her, was a young lady of ex ceptional qualities. Hers was a gen tle and lovable disposition, always kind, pleasant and obliging. Her life was one constant ray of sunshine, leaving nothing to be said of her ex cept in words of highest praise. She made no distinctions, all whom she knew she considered friends, and her friends were legion. She was an ard ent religious worker, being a member ot the Methodist church. Funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H. I). Flannigan officiating. The sympa thy ot the community is with the be reaved family. Tbat Wild Man. A couple of weeks ago we published an article stating that two young men somewhere in the State had conceived the idea that a wild man from the Philippines would be a drawing card at the fairs. Accordingly they hired a colored man to be a wild creature, dressed him suitably, and put him in a cage. They put on ioth Regiment uniforms and claimed they had cap tured him near Manila. It proved a good investment. The scheme has been copied, and there were two wild men in cages on the fair grounds. They appeared very savage, ate raw meat and drank some red liquid called blood. When one of these wild men was seen on Saturday morning, dressed in tame clothes and assisting in taking down the iron cage 111 which it was necessary to confine him the day before, it wis pretty good evidence that he was an ordinary United States coon instead of a Wil Man from Manila. These new fakes seemed to draw quite a crowd, but w were net among the number. " Democracy's performance in th free for all race, at the Fair on Fr day a mile in 2.08 gives th Bloomsburg track the third best rec ord in the United Stotes for a ha mile. "The young mm who does not heed his dress is neglecting one of the most importint steps to 1 successful career. Last week's puzzles' were not as easy as those of the week before and not as many answers were received, but again Master Silas S. Riddle of town, was too quick for the other con testants and captured first prize, and Mrs. Alice B. Kashner, also ot town, took the second. The following puzzle is longer than usual, and does not leave space lor a variety, but it is a good one. It is worked the same as that of Sept, 21 The prizes are, first; Wirt Fountain Pen, and second, 25 printed visiting cards. GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLE. On a clear but cold day in cape in Nieto ersey, an island on the west coast of England named cap in Vir ginia, with his brother eape in the same State a little farther south, mounted on cood strong horses, the color of one a river in France, and the other, sea in southern Europe, and followed by their dog named river in Russia, started on a hunting excursion. They were well armed with rifles and re volvers, and their hunting-ground was broad prairie. They had not gone far before they saw a river in Tennes see on a pond near. One of the hunt ers fired, and when the smoke floated away, and the air became a cape in Ire land, they saw the game floating on the surface, a sea in Palestine. Soon thev saw a huge city in New York, roaming over the river in Kentucky prairie. The city in iVtw Hampshire eye of the first hunter saw it, and he said, "As the day is, country in South America, let us have a cape in New foundland after the game; not both together, for that would be islands on the south-west coast of England. I will follow leisurely while you make a circuit, to that piece of lake in Can ada, where the islands in the Spanish West Indies are thickest. 1 he ani mal ran hard for his toicn in Missouri also in Texas), but coming near the ambush, was wounded in his city in france. Turning on the pursuing hunter, he charged ;n a great straits near Prince William's Land. The man being in cape in North Carolina ot the fierce beast's cape in the north of Scotland, turned his horse, keeping a sharp cape in North Carolina on the pursuing foe. At that moment, a second ball from the hidden hunter struck his cape in SoutJi America and the animal fell stunned. A third shot killed him. Leaving stuck in the car cass a scarecrow made of a blown up bladder to hrigliten away a river in North America, which, at a distance was making a great lake in the north woods of New lork State to attract his companions, they pursued their way. They found game very plenty, They shot a river in Utah, a riuer in Canada that flows in James hay, town in Pennsylvania, a river in 1 lis cousin, an island on the Maine coast, and a cape in Nova Scotia. They also shot among other birds a town in Wisconsin and a river in Canada Indians were seen, but they were all islands in Polynesia. Being tired and hungry they took dinner, but as they had no straits in New Zealand, and no mountain near Moosehead Lake in Maine, they too it cold. It consisted of slices of roast country in Europe and Asia and is lands in the North Pacific, each If TOP COATS IF you think of buying top cost this scison we would like to show yoo the new styles nude by HART, SCHAFFNER 6 MARX English Covert Cloths ind Whipcords, Cheviots, Vico nis ind soft inished Kerseys, silk sleeve linings, It ftp seims, horn buttons: ilso nude of the stylish double ficed goods with fincy plaid bick. HART, SCHArPNCR MARX TAILOR - MADt CLOTHES. Our prices are from $7.50 in these fine Coats. We also have others that sell at $3.98, $5 00, $6.50, $7.so,$8.so, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00. Our line of Overcoats is the best shown in Bloomsburg. Come in and look over our line and satisfy yourself. in, iinn Leading Clothier, BLOOriSBURG, PA. The Leader Department Store. Free to Everyone. During Fair week wo have decided to see as many of our old and new friends as possible, and to give them a token of our anreciation. So to every purchaser of $2.00 worth of goods will give, absolutely iree, a carpet, Hunauie iui a UUg6; riao-e. Some are more expensive than others, but, in this case, it will be "first come, first served." You Won't Buy Furniture During that week. You are going to see the fun and the crowd, and won't bother with the heavier tilings, urn we nave number of special bargains tor that weeK, easily cuosen ana easily carried. Dress Goods. New lines from New York and Philadelphia just in. All prices. Fancy Lamps and Jardinieres. A select, tasteful assortment, and prices reasonable. Fancy Tables. Continued on rage Elglit, .'J Col. Made Thft finest workmanship shown in Bloomslurg. by the best house in the East, and styles confined to us. Carpet Remnants. We have just bought 1,000 remnants from the Carpet Works. Part wools, all wools and Brussels. Jvery housewite kuows how handy thev are around the house. During lair week we will give you free the necessary fringe for every rem nant purchased, livery other store m town win cnarge you from 10 to 15c. a yard for this fringe, but we will give it to you free. Prices, including fringe: Colton, loc. ; wools, 25c. ; Brus sels, 50c. The Leader Store Co., Ltd. Fourth andjjflarket Streets. X If, i; 1 T I , 1 't . - i ;t ii 51 Hi ' 1 I- iv u
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