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MOEMBER OOUBT FR00EEJ)INQ8.
Regular Term Opened Monday Small At
tendance. The regular December .term of
court opened Monday at 9 o'clock,
with Hon. R. R. Little and his asso
ciates on the bench.
Report of viewers in favor of public
road in Jackson township, near John
Savage's, confirmed nisi.
Estate of Peter Appleman, excep
tions to Auditor's report. Report re
ferred back to Auditor.
Report of viewers in favor of an
klley in Orangeville near house of
Harriet Achenbach, confirmed nisi.
Bonds of Wm. Krickbaum as
County Commissioner in the sum of
$a,ooo.oo and of J. C. Rutter, Jr , as
Register and Recorder in the sum of
$19,500.00 approved by the court.
Frank Baum is appointed tip staff
to wait on the Grand Jury, and Peter
Jones and Isaiah Hagenbuch appoint
ed to serve as tip staffs for second
week of Court when Court will be held
in both rooms.
Isaiah I lower vs. Eliza Jane I low
er. Divorce. Report of Master re
commending decree of divorce, filed.
Return of sale in estate of A. M.
Masteller, confirmed nisi.
Report of viewers in favor of a
county bridge over Briarcreek near
the premises of M. II. Petty, confirm
ed nisi.
Regular Argument Court is fixed
for Tnursday, December 21st, at half
past nine o'clock.
C. M. Crevelmg et. al. vs. James
Magee et. al. Petition for rule 011
trustee. Rule granted, returnable
December 21st at 9.30.
Return of sale of estate of Evan
Thomas confirmed nisi.
Returns of Constables taken in
open court and no violations reported.
Return of sale in estate of Philip
Morris, confirmed nisi.
Upon motion of A. L. Fritz, attor
ney, the following sales of real estate
were continued : Estates of Al en
Sheihamer, Mary Shelhamer, J. II
Fritz, Mary Drake and Catharine
Vandine.
The time for the audit in the estate
of Dr. J. R. Evans, deceased, contin
ued to December 16.
Grand jurors called. Wm. Shook
of Catawissa, sworn as foreman.
John G. Harman sworn in as Dis
trict Attorney, oath administered in
open court.
Estate of W. P. Creasy. Petition
for citation awarded, returnable on
first day of next term.
Sale of real estate of Peter Hippen
steel, deceased, continued.
Ida Weaver vs. Charles Weaver.
Subpoena in divorce awarded.
Wm. V. Oglesby, of Danville, ad
mitted to practice in the courts of Co
lumbia county.
Order of sale granted in estate of
B. F. Ford.
Auditors reports confirmed nisi, in
the following estates: Estate of Wm.
Shultz, deceased. Life estate of A.
C. Freas. Estate of John Neyhard.
Recognizance of Lloyd and Oscar
Ernest in sum of $300 for appearance
ot said Oscar Ernest at next term of
court.
Road in Madison township, near
Wm. McMichael's, viewers continued.
Road in Scott and Bloomsburg
near river bridge. Appointment of
reviewers continued to next term.
Order of sale in estate of Elias
' JJreisbach, continued to next term.
Road m Madison township, near
house of Joel Cox. Viewers continu
ed. In re bridge over Roaringcreek be
tween Northumberland and Columbia
counties. Viewers continued.
C. D. Fowler vs. Susan A. Fowler.
Divorce. R. S. Howell is appointed
master to take tastimony.
Road in Fishingcreek township,
near A. J. Karns, report of re-viewers
aeainst the road confirmed nisi.
In the matter of the partition of
the estate of Lawson Hughes, deceas
ed, return of Commissioner filed.
Prothonotary's accounts confirmed
nisi. Also widow's appraisements and
Register's accounts confirmed nisi.
C. W. Kendig vs. J. W. Bogart.
Petition for rule to strike off appeal.
Rule cranted.
In the matter of a bridge over the
Susauehanna river at Mifllinville, re
port of viewers against a bridge con
firmed absolute.
Road in Fishingcreek township
near Deemer McHenry's, report of
viewers against a road confirmed ab
solute.
Road in Greenwood township near
Simon Bardo's, report of viewers in
favor confirmed absolute.
Bridge over Wabash creek in Mon
tour township, report of viewers in
favor confirmed absolute.
Road in Orange township near
Henry Mellick's, report of viewers
against confirmed absolute.
Report of viewers against a road in
Cleveland and Franklin townships con
firmed absolute.
Road in Montour township near
jonn frees, report of viewers in fav
or, confirmed absolute.
Bridge over Little Fishingcreek in
fisningcreek and Greenwood town
ships, report of viewers in favor con
firmed absolute.
Report of viewers in favor of bridge
over Raven creek in Benton township
conhrmed nisi.
Report of viewers in favor of a
rounty bridge over Roaringcreek con
firmed absolute.
Inquest on the body of a certain
male person found at or near Cata
wissa, approved and the county direct
ed to pay costs.
Casper Rhawn vs. Jennie Rhawn.
Divorce. Master's report filed and
decree ordered.
Mattie L. Gross vs. E. E. Cadman,
Writ stayed. Rule granted to ' show
cause why judgment should not be
opened.
Mrs. CM. A. U- Sutley.
At her home in Berwick, after be
ing confined to the house by invalid
ism tor a number of years, Mrs.
Seeley, wife of Col. A. D. Seeley,
died on Friday morning in the fifty
eighth year of her age. For years her
life had been filled with sickness and
suffering, and while it was only a few
months ago that it became necessary
for her to take her bed, but few in
deed, are called upon to experience
what she endured. But with it all
there was never a word of complaint.
To those who formed her acquaintance
the death of Mrs. Seeley is a loss
almost beyond expression. She pos
sessed a happy disposition, always
doing kindly acts for neighbors and
friends without ostentation. A nat
ure such as hers has been must and
will remain paramount in the memory
of all those who knew and loved her.
Before marriage Mrs. Seeley was a
Miss Stackhouse, a sister of William
Stackhouse, at present a resident of
Berwick.
Mr. Seeley has the heartfelt sympa
thy ot all in his hour ot sadness.
The funeral services were conduct-
at thehonse Sunday afternoon by Rev.
A. R. Miller, of the Berwick Method
ist church, of which the deceased was
a member. The G. A. R., Women's
Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans
attended the funeral in a body. There
was also a large attendance ot friends
who had come to pay their last trib
ute of respect to one whom they had
esteemed. The remains were laid to
rest in the Berwick Cemeterv.
Pbilo Reunion,
The Philogian Society of the Nor
mal School held its annual reunion on
Thanksgiving evening. They succeed
ed in engaging as the entertainers, the
New York Ladies' Trio, composed of
Miss Hilda Newman, pianist; Miss
Rossi Gisch, violinist; Miss Flavie
Van Den Hende, celloist; and Miss
Lilian Carllsmith, contralto. The first
note struck by them showed the aud
ience that they were artists. It was
one of the best musical entertainments
ever given in Bloomsburg. Miss
Carllsmith was troubled with a sore
throat but she sang beautifully not
withstanding. After the concert the
Philo and their friends met in the
Gymnasium, which was nicely deco
rated. Music was furnished by the
Normal School Orchestra, and refresh
ments were served It was a pleas
ant occasion for Philo, and a success
throughout.
HtithodiBt Episcopal Olmreh.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
will be held at the church next Satur
day evening, December 9th, at 7:30
o'clock. Rev. W. W. Evans, D. D.,
the presiding elder, will preach Sun
day, December 10th, at 10:30 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to hear
him, and to attend the other services
of the day.
For Rent.
Proctor Inn, well furnished, from
Feb. 1st 1900. Rent cheap. Apply
to G. E. Elwell or A. L. I ritz, Blooms
burg, Pa. tf
The bread which received the first
and second premiums at the Columbia
county fair in 1898 and 1899 was
baked from tue Leader flour manu
factured by Ikeler & Fleckenstine.
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BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7,
TIRE DAMAGES TWO BARN3-
Fire broke eut in W. A. Hartzel's
livery stable, in the rear of the City
Hotel, midway between I irst and Sec
ond streets, about eleven o'clock
last Thursday night, and before it was
put out by the firemen, did consider
able damage. The upper part of the
liartzel barn was destroyed, together
with the contents of hay, straw, etc.
The fire started, it appears, in the
mow, and having an abundance of
combustible material to work on,
gained a big start before it was known.
In fact, not until the flames had eaten
through the roof and were leaping
high in th2 air, and illuminating the
heavens, was it discovered- The first
sound of the alarm brought out the
entire fire department, and the firemen
worked heroically until the conflagra
tion, which, for a time, threatened the
entire cluster of buildings in the vi
cinity of its origin, was completely ex
tinguished. George W. Sterner's barn, located
on the opposite side of the alley, took
fire, and was quite badly damaged.
Probably the only thing that saved
the latter structure from total destruc
tion was a slate roof.
It took quick work to get the stock
out of the burned buildings, and if
the horses not been turned loose, it
is doubtful if it could have been ac
complished. All the other contents
of the barn wagons, sleighs, harness,
etc. were also gotten out.
The Sterner barn was occupied by
W. F. Schlagle, dealer in farm imple
ments, wagons, harness, etc., but the
only loss he suffered was a loc of
phosphate, which was damaged by
water.
Mr. Hartzel is of the opinion that
the fire was the work of an incendiary.
His loss is partly covered by insurance.
Y. M- 0. A- NEWS-
The men's meeting next Sunday
afternoon at the Y. M. C. A. Hall will
be led by Mr. Chas. K. Taylor. Rev.
B. C. Conner will make the address.
Every young man in Bloomsburg
should endeavor to attend these Sun
day afternoon meetings. The service
commences promptly at 2:10 and
closes at 3:30. The singing led by
the male choir along with their special
selections is a delightful feature. The
short practical addresses are brim full
of helpful thoughts and gospel truths.
Every man will find a cordial welcome
there. Turn out next Sunday and
fill the house.
The Reading room with its ex
cellent supply of papers and magazines
proves to be a splendid attraction tor
our young men. utten times the
room is uncomfortably crowded, but
in a very short time we will occupy
our new quarters where there will be
abundance of room. The large front
parlor will be used for the reading
room and a more attractive place can
not be found in town. The room just
in the rear is to be supplied with
various games and will be the general
conversation and amusement parlor.
These two rooms will be open to the
free use of the general public.
Foul Play Feared
A man apparently middle aged, was
found lying between life and death
along the Pennsylvania Railroad, a
short distance above the Catawissa
Bridge, Thursday morning. His head
and upper portion of his body bore
numerous cuts, and it is believed he
was injured internally. He was re
moved to Catawissa, but expited with
out regaining his senses. I lis death
might have resulted from injuries re
ceived by falling from a train, but to
those who discovered him this theory
is scouted, and considerable credence
is placed in the belief that the un
fortunate man was the victim of foul
plav. He was well dressed, which fact
goes to strengthen the latter belief.
Leaving him along the railroad track
after he had been robbed is regarded
as an intrigue of the perpetrators to
avoid suspicion.
Collectors Must Pay Up-
The County Commissioners at their
meeting Nov. 15th passed a resolution
that their solicitor proceed forthwith
against all collectors holding unpaid
bounty duplicates previous to 1898,
aid that the Sheriff proceed without
di3ay with the writs in his hands
aganst delinquent collectors, and that
all collectors holding unpaid duplicates
prion to 1899 be requested to settle
ime not later than December 23,
f Commissioners' Office,
1 Bloomsburg, Pa., Nov. 24, '99.
AuJst: R. F. Vanderslice, Clerk.
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Penna- Railroad Tour to Washington. D-0.
Slato Normal School' Annual Excursion to
the National Capitol.
The annual excursion of the Norm
al School, to Washington will leave
here on the eighteenth of the month.
The cost of the trip will be $13.75.
This embraces all necessary expenses,
including railroad fare (chair cars),
hotel charges (three meals per day at
first class hotel), fees of guides at
capitol and elsewhere, and transport
ation of baggage between the hotel
and railroad station. It also incbudes
the expenses of a trip to Mt. Vernon,
Alexandria and Arlington, with ad
mission to the grounds at each place.
The return will be by way of Phila
delphia , and the above named sum
includes cost of a dinner on that day
in the Dining Rooms of the Penna.
Railroad Company, at Broad Stieet
station, Philadelphia. The train will
leave Philadelphia (Broad Street Sta
tion), at 4 p. ni , Friday. Stop over
privilege in f hiladelphia can be had.
Dr. Welsh will be assisted in the
conduct of the party by teachers and
others well-informed in regard to all
places to be visited,and the same over
sight of the students will be exercised
as is exercised at the school.
The excursion will be open to all
students, graduates and former, and
prospective students of the school. A
limited number of special friends may
also be admitted.
As a mere matter of education the
trip is worth many times its cost. In
fact, to young people just acquiring
an education its value cannot be esti
mated. Following is a complete itinerary of
the trip :
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 8.
Leave East Bloomsburg at 7:30 a.
m. by special train via Pennsylvania
Railroad. All baggage should be tag
ged with the owner's name and home
aadress. The train will stop at United
States Navy yard, where the afternoon
will be spent. Leave at 5:00 p. m. on
Pennsylvania Avenue green cars to
Fifteenth Street and New York
Avenue. The party will be located
at the Elsmere, 1408 H Street, and
the Oxford Hotel, Fourteenth and
New York Avenue. Dinner at 6:00
p. m. (Buy six street car tickets for
twenty-five cents. In Washington,
street-car tickets on one line are good
on all lines).
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 9.
Take Street cars from hotels to
East Capitol Street. Meet in the ro
tunda of the Capitol at 9:00 a. m.
sharp for tour of the building, under
escort of special guides. Re-assemble
in the rotunda at 10:30 a. m. Visit
the new Congressional Library until
11:40 a.m. Visit the United States
Supreme Court, Capitol Building, at
12 o clock noon, and witness the
assembling of the Judges and the
opening of the Court. The Senate
and House of Representatives con
vene at 12 o'clock noon. Take street
cars at East Capitol Street at 12:30
tor hotels. Luncheon at 1 p. m. Spend
the remainder of the day in the Cap
itol, attend the sessions of the Senate
and Honse of Representatives, and
complete tour of the new Congression
al Library. Take street cars at East
Capitol Street for hotels. Dinner at
6 p. m. The Congressional Library
will be open every evening until 10p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20.
Visit Bureau of Engraving and
Printing at 9 a. m., Smithsonian In
stitution, and National Museum.
Luncheon at hotels at 1 2 o clock noon.
Special trains of electric cars over the
Mount Vernon Electric Railway will
leave station on Pennsylvania Avenue
and 13 A Street at 1 p. m. sharp for
trip to Mount Vernon, stopping at
Alexandria and Arlington National
Cemetery on return trip.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21.
Visit State, War, and Navy Build
ing at 9 a. m.. White House at 10 a.
m., United States Treasury at ti a.
m. Luncheon at hotels. In the after
noon visit the Public Printing Office,
Pension Office, new Corcoran Gallery
of Art, and the Washington Monu
ment. The elavator in the Monu
ment will carry only thirty persons on
each trip. Trips commence on the
hour and half hour, and occupy thirty
minutes. Last trip starts 4:30 p. m.
It is not wise to attempt to ascend or
decend the Monument by the stair
way. Dinner at hotels at 6 p. m.
sharp.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22.
Take train for Philadelphia at 6th
and B. Streets at 8 a. m. sharp.
Luncheon at Broad Street Station
Restaurant at 12:45 p- m. Visit City
Hall, United States Mint, Independ
ence Hall, and other points of inter
est. Take train for home al Broad
Street Station 4 p. m.
1899.
BEN. GIDDING.
ODDS AND ENDS SALE !
On Thursday Morning, at 9 O'clock,
We inaugurate our first annual odds and ends sale. We
put on sale
ioo Suits and 50 Overcoats,
In Men's and Boys',
At Half Price.
This is an honest, legitimate sale, as we will leave everything"
marked in plain figures. Nothing
at these prices. Remember, these
a few of the prices :
$15 SUITS AND OVERCOATS $7.50
12 " " " 6.00
10 " " " 5.00
8 " " " 4.00
6 " " " 3.00 ,
5 " " " 2.50
.ISTID
We intend to conduct one
clean out all broken lots. So avail yourselves of this opportun
ity. Remember, these are not old, shop worn goods, but odds
and ends from the past year.
Ben Giddiimg,
White Front, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Our line of special Holiday Goods is now ready, such as
umbrellas, mufflers, dress cases, collar and cuff cases, &c.
The Leader Department Store.
Furniture Repairing & Upholstering.
We have re-opened our repair department, under experi
enced management, and are prepared to do all kinds of repair
and upholstering work at short notice. Goods called for and de
livered. Bed Flannel Underwear.
We are closing out a line of these goods at 25c. The' are
honestly all wool and we have sold a great many of them at $1,
but to get rid of the balance we cut the price f .;
Ladies' Waists.
We have a new line of these goods, in flannel and mercer
ized cotton, neat fitting and tasty in appearance. A good one
for 50c, the best for $2.00.
Ladies' Suits and Jackets.
Look at our $8.00 Suits. We have them up to $18.00.
These are silk lined throughout.
Carpets ! Carpets !
We are cleaning up a lot of remnants and slow sellers. If
we have enough to cover your room we can give you a decided
bargain. All carpets will be higher in price for spring, but with
us, you'll always find us lower in price, and with a larger assort
ment, than anywhere in the town.
We have one or two rolls, suitable for chamber carpets.
The price has been right along 30c. To close out the dropped
patterns we make the price 20c. We have also a tew rolls which
we sold for 45c. We'll make the price 25c. to close. Kindly bear
in mind that no one can sell you so cheaply as we. You are
dealing with first hands.
FREE. We have a lot of carpets, suitable for buggies.
Come and buy $1.00 worth of anything and put a fresh carpet
in your carriage.
Galvanized Buckets.
We have eight dozen heavy buckets to sell. Extra wel
made for a special purpose. We intended ordering eight, but by
mistake the eight dozen were shipped, and so we want to sell
them quickly. They would be good value anywhere at 50c.
Give us 65c. for two of them and we'll let them go.
The Leader Store Co., Ltd.
Fourth and flarket Streets.
NO. 40
but these goods will be sold
are odds and ends. Here are
SO 02ST.
of these sales every season, to
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