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TIT" BLOOMSBOUa PA., THUUSDAY. DECEMBEll U. I89!. NO-50.
TfiWN OOTTNOTL MEETINli- You can assist ana encourage nPM f I I 1 I 1 1 1X1 1 -r
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GEORGE M. LOOK&RU. LEAD.
Ht W On of Bloomsburg't Moit Succsn
ful Builneit Men.
George M. Lockard died at his
home on East First Street, this town,
yesterday afternoon, aged 64 years, 6
months and 8 days. His death was
the result of paralytic (stroke with
mhich he was afflicted on Sunday.
George M. Lockard was born in
nr.ar-rpplr tnwnshin. near Berwick.
d. iSit. 1 son of John and Eliz
abeth fSevbertt Lockard. His father
a nrnpntpr and our subject when
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but fourteen years old began learning
the same trade. He obtained his ed
in tVio crlmnk nf the vicinity
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and completed his studies at the acad
mv at New Columbus, Luzerne Co.,
Pa. ; subsequently he taught school
.inrmn winters for five terms, and for
uui ' O
about five years owned and operated
a boat on the canal. In 1861 or
Q; Ko arrain rrturnerl to his trade.
in the employ of Jackson & Woodin
: v -anaritv nhnve mentioned and
remained with them until he came to
uinnmshiirff. He married April 7,
mRf,A Ksther T. Thompson. Mr.
Lockard was a democrat and an act
ive worker in the interests of his party
has served on various occasions as
delegate to the county and State con
ventions, and has also been a member
V. tnwn rniinr.il.
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He was engaged in the car building
business with J. K. Lockard from
1872 until a few years ago when they
sold out to the Bloomsburg Car Mig.
Co. The business was successful,
and Mr. Lockard accumulated a com
fortable fortune.
Funeral services will be held Satur
day. OKGAN RECITAL.
An organ recital will be given in
St. Paul's Church on Tuesday even
ing, January 9th, by Edgar J., runner,
organist of Grace Lutheran Church,
Reading. Mr. Fulmer gave two re
citals on the large organ in the
Auditorium of the National Ex
port Exposition in rnuaue.ij.na
last month, and the city papers
spoke very highly of him. The
. ,;ii nnt hp romnosed entire-
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ly of selections that no one but edu
cated musicians can understand, but
will include some popular numbers.
It is also expected that tnere win uc
some vocal numbers. The church
will hold 500 people comfortably, and
. VII 1 KTh trotC Will
it ought to De niieo. 1 u..
be sold, but silver contributions will
v ;.,,i the 1oor. Remimber
the date, January 9th, and make your
arrangements so that you can attend,
as we believe we can safely promise
that it will be the best organ recital
that has yet been given in Blooms
burg. 2t'
A Tremendous. Inspiring, Spectaonlar Attraction,
Routine Butinott Transacted. Old Pave
mentt Mutt be Replaced oy new unei.
The above appellation has been
properly applied to this season s pro
K X:' c rnnn Robinson's latest
stage spectacle, "Old Southern Life.
Over thirty genuine black men.women
and children, direct from Southland
appear in this most novel and divert
,ntertainment. Among the many
pleasing offerings will be found the
Unowned Alabama double quartette
(four men and four women) m inspir
ing plantation melodies and up to
date specialities, the great cotton-
. .i . nfiiuctir musical
Melba" in selections from Grand
Opera a master symphony concert or
chestra, a mammoth buck and wing
c,ne V: rt the most elaborate
' "E'wtlkem offered for review in
troducing many celebrated prize medal
cake walkists in gorgeous and grotes-
raiment. This innovation alone is
worth the price of admission to wit
ness. The big free street parade at
" : tr. he an unusually
"n;eWoy;ng two band,
of music and many novel displays.
This big black alliance will appear
at the Optra House on Saturday after
noon and evening, Dec. 16th.
Quick Work
The Normal Quarterly, a magazine
nffortv pages, was puunsneu
urdav The printing of the ast pages
U y' ly-xA at nine o'clock that
was completea ai mc tnA.
nminB. The sheets were all folded.
JjEOEMBER court proceedings.
The second week of December
court for the trial of civil cases con
vened Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
Arthur VV. ijoieman vs. ftiary oie
man. divorce. Master's report against
the decree filed and approved.
In re distribution of funds arising
from Sheriffs sale of real estate of A.
S. Kramer, auditor s report conhrmcd
nisi.
The followinu were excused from
inrv huv: I. H. Caterall. T. C. Fur
m.m. nf Iierwick: 1J. W. ,enahan, 01
Cnnvncrham and l.ohr Mclienry 01
D
Benton.
V. B. Cole vs. Tno. Robbins et. al
Motion to quash appeal. Rule grant
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In re habitual drunkenness of Fran
cis P. Drinker. Inquisition ana nnn
intr nf innuest before the commission
er, filed. The rinding says mat uy
rp.isnn nt habitual intoxication and
1riml-pnness he is incanable of man
his ni-rson and estate.
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K, . Kitchen vs. uaviu oavagc,
Feigned issue. Plea non assumpsit.
On motion of Plaintiffs attorney
rrv cnir id or.intPil.
On Tuesday court was held in both
rooms. Hon. Robt. R. Little, pre
cwlirwr in rnnm No. i and Hon. C R.
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Civi,i, nt Snnhnrv in room No. 2.
The case of Joseph G. Swank, u.
M. Ikeler and W. H. Utt, ex-County
Commissioners vs. Columbia bounty
was heard before Judge Savu.ge in
room No. 2. The verdict f the jury
is as follows:
"We find that the amount surcharg
ed by the county Auditors to wit:
67. 90 the plaintilts were enuueu u
a verdict of $36, and were wrongfully
surcharged to that extent, and to that
extent we find in their favor for the
balance of the surcharge, to wit:
j,,t iup find in favor of the de
fendant reducing the amount of the
surchatge against the plaintiffs to the
-;.i c. 1.1 n 1511 no.
Jacob Hirleman appointed guardian
of Dison and Bertha, minor children
of Jonathan Richie.
Geo. K. Hess vs. Albert Klinetob.
Appeal. December 11, 1899, judg-
ment for the aeienuani m wc Uui
$175. Stay of execution tor thirty
days in accordance with agreement of
parties.
Eliza J. Elwoodvs. AElwood, Sub
in A'wnrcp awarded.
raihprine Reynolds vs. J. E. Key-
nolds, Subpoena in divorce awarded.
Commonwealth vs. Benj. Gearhart,
guilty of assault and battery, senten
ced to pay costs ot prosecution, fine
of $25 and undergo imprisonment in
nniinlV 1.111 IOr IIHIIV UUV3.
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The Farmers Mutual Ins. Co. ot
Middle Penna., now to use of Harry
S. Knight, Receiver vs. Bartold Kier-
nff Anneal. Plea, non assumpsit.
This is one of the four insurance
cases which have been on the trial
list for a long time. .
Emma A. Dick vs. B. I. Crispin
t- no -r Martna L. rerua.
Interpleader. On motion of plaintiffs
counsel non suit granted. .
Thomas M. Colder vs. the township
of Fishingcreek. Case 01 uama:..
t ,iio,t and sworn. Verdict tor
plaintiff in the sum of $1000. Plain-T;-
tn nav all costs, also defendants
witness bill. ,
Petition of Harry S. Wilson for dis
rharce of O. T. Wilson his guardian.
Petition granted. .
Estate of John H. Hunsinger, de
ceased, W. A. Evert appointed audi
tor. ' . . . r. T-,.1,
Estate of Wm. 1 nomas, t.. )-
o..,i;trr
son appoiincu u...
Daniel H. Remley vs. Amanda
Remley, divorce, C. C. Evans appoint
ed Master to take testimony.
John Barrett vs. I'atricK mau.cj.
Judgment by agreement. 'J11;
ment be entered tor plaintiff in the
sum of $580.
Bloomsburg Town Council held its
regular meeting Thursday evening.
President Holmes and nve memoers;
Blue, Smith, Demaree, Cox and Cron-
in answered to the roil can.
Minutes of last meeting read ana
approved.
"h n,vnmi.ntQ in irnnT ni r.. i.
Brower's property on Main street, and
in front ot Mrs. ueisnnne s on iniru
l.l am nrdprpd trt he laid within
twenty days or the same will be done
hv thi i nwn. and twentv ocr cent.
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extra added to the cost. Attention
has been called to the bad condition
of. hese pavements at previous meet
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The Street Committee is auinorizeu
tn pvamine the allev bevond Last
ctrppt on Fifth and the allev between
Mrs. hnts Duuuing anu uic un
iinnap and to act as thev deem
proper. Crossings are ask tor ooin
places. They were also directed to
see about the crossing on Center
street near the High School.
Complaint was entered about the
condition ot the alley near Layton
Runyon's residence on Market street.
Wnfprrrd to tironer committee.
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Building permit granieu iu nna. i.
E. Ent for enlarging her brick build
ing occupied by the Farmers National
Bank.
The Town Solicitor is directed to
prepare an ordinance against people
.!.;..;. w-r iinp in times of fire. The
penalty for which will be $5.00 ior
first offense, and costs of damage
done.
It was moved and seconded that
the Fire Board adopt a rule, that the
first fire company arriving at a fire
must shut off the water long enough
to allow the second company to at
tach, the time required to do it is only
a ha it minute or so.
n T'inanre Committee will act
under instructions from the Solicitor,
with J. K. Bittenbender, looking to
the settlements of the duplicates still
in hands ot jonn t. ciuenucnuci.
The Street Committee is given
power to act in the matter of bad con
dition of road near Simon Shaffer's as
reported by Street Commissioner Ney
hard, and to the lowering of gutters on
Fourth street, between Iron and
Catharine.
Chaneine location of arc light at
street referred to
jasi kj.
Bills were presented and the secre -
tary directed to issue orueis iui omv
as follows:
vn ran nvcUt and encouraee
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i,c rhn nwiit vott in time of fire
by purchasing a ticket tor uie
annual dance of the Kescue rire
Company on Decern bcr 2 2d. uooa
music will be iurnistica.
Tt,o i n S nf A. of Miinville
will piv'e a slimier about New Years
at ttio cnnip time dispose of a
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handsome flag quilt. I he object is
to raise money with which to re
plenish the camp treasury.
At thr last recular meeting of
Knt Post it was moved that a vote
of thanks be tendered the Grand
Jury for the action 111 recommend
ing the erection ol abuiaicrs .ioiui
ment. FosT Com.
J. Boyd Robison Jr., is home
r. Mnntiinn mi a visit to his
parents Capt. and Mrs. J. B. Robi
cm nt Kcnv. This is the young
. hr it a feared had lost his
life in a big snow storm some nine
ago.
William May was nominated for
Chief of the Fire Department by the
Rescue Company of the Fourth
Ward at its meeting Monday even
ing. According to an established
n,'i.. th. rhiof must be chosen from
the Rescue Company this year.
ttrincT mi vnnr iob printinc We
- ;., o .vftwm to lo the best of
work on short notice. Wc contend
that we can turn von out a job
nuirker than any office in this sec
tion n,w1 u will be done risrht. Our
large patronage will testuy to mat.
of Columbia
f,.c uinr-r pttlLrs died at his
tuning
home in Fishingcreek township, 011
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xrir.,. at t ip rineoia auc ui acvi.mj
vr wan until a lew
llVC J M l a. -
years ago the owner of several large
this and Luzerne
county.
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n.t Trplmnt.M aooeared be
fnre a small audience in uie
Mmise Tuesday evening. The com
, i,oi no hnv seed band, no
and no blood hounds, hence
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the poor attendance. 1 ne peuorm
11 4.
ance was excencut.
nf Siirhth street,
c n., f thp wood workintr de-
1 tiif n oonisourn
Shops, met with an accident yester-1
.v euerelv cut. ur. liiciiuan
ni ; and dressed the wound.
It required seven smcnes
ODD AND END SALE !
On Thursday Morning, at 9 O'clock,
1 Ttr
odds and ends saie. wo
We inaugurate our first annual
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 ave everying
marked in plain figures. Nothing but these Iterere
at these prices. Remember, these are odds and ends. Here are
a few of the prices :
$15 SUIT5 AND OVERCOATS $7.50
12
10
8
6
5
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6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.50
Cox & Kashner, repair work,
J H. Mercer, mpplies,
Stephen Knorr, smithing,
John R. Townsenil, police suit,
Atlantic Kenning CO., on,
VV. L. Demaree, lumlier, etc.,
V. L. Trappe, care of fire alarm
and work,
a mrrirnn Fire Encine Co.
AJa Mannii'B, type writing,
G. V. Keiter, hauling cinder.
Creasy & Wells, lumber,
Bloomslmr 'Daily," printing,
Water -o. ior
Harman & Hassert, coal and oil
Mover Hros., merchandise,
Am., Car & F., Co., pipe,
c 1 llpsi. coal, etc..
C. W. Kunyon, hardware,
Evans & Co., tire hat front, etc.,
J. II. Mercer, supplies,
Amos Krum, sand,
I. llagenlmcli, neaun omtct,
Wesley Knorr, chief police,
G. F. Quick, Secretary,
F. IJaum, policeman,
Isaiah Mil, ponce service,
Frank Boice, "
las. Kceser, " "
C. M. Hess, "
V. Drake. "
Geo. Cavanee," "
A. M. Wintersteen, "
$31 54
3
2
33 00
1
7 36
21 n
48 00
4 iS
25 20
5 13
4
101 67
9 32
75
3 13
15 50
Wp intend to conduct one of these sales every season to
clean out all broken lots. So avail yourselves or wis ?VV
S? Remember, these are not old, shopworn goods, but odes
and ends from the past year.
Ben Gidding,
White Front, Bloomsburg, Pa.
1 Tri:i nnrda is now ready, such
Our line ot special nunua rncP &c
umbrellas, mufflers, dress cases, collar and cuff cases, &c.
as
The Leader Department Store.
time finds us well prepared for its special needs
wxwow - action ot articles wuu u
keeps its freshness on y for a few days or weeks, we a
Dr. Andrew Graydon is what much with. An article
rajght be called an expt ainateur the whole j Storo with things which wUl be
pnotograpuci. and " , ,7' Walk throuirh our
n neaa 01 many vivjxi- , - , yjL u-. - - "
equal to some of the best. His
views ot tne lipiscopai,
and Methodist churches, views on
Market and Filth streets, aim aiu..K
the river and creek are fine speci
mens. He also has some pretty
Eaglestnere views. iney ran
be seen at Bidleman's Book Store,
where they are ior sale.
2 40
5 5?
I 16
25 75
12 50
40 00
20 00
55
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I 25
25
25
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Judge Ikeler'i Portrait-
Nearly Three Quarters ot a Million.
r.f thn three National
ine blilicmv.ii,. .
banks of Bloomsburg show the follow-
, . florins!!: anu tuu c"
ing rums '
check on December 2.
First National $ 3S.44-4
Wofinnl 2tO,l00.2I
Bloomsburg N ationai . . . '."v v
Total - - 704,200.14
This shows the present working
Rloomsburg to be nearly
On Monday morning when court
opened, a crayon portrait, 6f the late
m p. R Tkeler was hancint: on the
wall to the left of the bench. Judge
t :..!.. ii.i oi)ntmn trt it. and said
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it was a good likeness of the late Tresi-
TmMito and tnat rt was u wm
uciib j uv.bw, " r
tn tho rnnrt rorml.
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Aa nn annnnnceroent nau UCCii
On Saturday afternoon a girl
-1 t ,.:n vpnt-s of atre came
r frnm her home in Catawissa to
,a ,,rfh!mo5 in Blooms
IllaKC svjiiiv- i'1" v
hurff. She was in Pursel'a store in
ti,o PWPiiinir. and left there to take
' .u.; f,,r home. Un sunuay
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u ri it'll 1 tii. li n . j. .....
very im-" " , ,
., i, iri nnt returned home.
twu"lu "... ,.,;tl,r,t
ir- t....i.-k.i n 11 Tilt miiriiniu
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nf her. but in tne
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she was iound at uu
1 a n a rl lrieua. one uhm
. .. . LVi,,nin tuiTlit and went
aie tram saiuij .
to her friend's house, and was going dd stock
M, Tt never OC- 1
to stay iiuiu "uu,-"v " ,,
curred to her that her absence would
f 1 nil VWt U
cause her tamuy iuv.
She will probably know Deuei
time.
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-A r FANCY KUUKiO. xvw. -
AUU KViT, wtl as this year. Good, suostanuai, wcu
iien as carefully selected as ims cai. , . .
made chairs, and another T,;e&test
There are few uupuca nVi0Tsterv we have a variety. You
selling styles of finish and upholsteg. y
know now -uu- - , others have exactly tne
I1C IM 'J 11 K iLllU. i'ilJ
Furniture Department
same thing. The same is true of our
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newest; and for all purposes. . j
r-, :..f iniiiitmns has one of
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t oftr-jtivp windows to oe
Tilt IllllL aui
made that the portrait would be pre- fonnd anywhere m the State urn.
.. ., . kot i mil. ,:,u htin ud with a large
sentea to tne cuuiuy i
there were only 4 half dozen lawyers
and a tew jurymen in mc iuuw.
Gilraore's Toy Bazaars.
Gilmorfhas made a new depart-
. ,.nn r.onies. n
noon. lherewc.c k
is unnecessary to say that orn
was done at the Columbian ofnee.
kmnir made to
...i.i.. u-.a ic tnkon uo with a large
taxidermist display embracing fine
specimens 01 wooa ui av-un. v ,
Chinese pheasant, rough grouse,
i.t rpprl hird. mallara
mum.
. 1. l., -..lc rn-nv nlKl
. r ii,.. ..M.,rlr.vr tastefullv
rea iox. -- -
i ia .., ti, irw-i5;e4 ana iiiuuua
; A tln flictiinv is one Ul m-
. :t..,i i tliia rnrt of
huest ever wimw . .
the- country. In the adjoining
..,;r.r Mr. Armstrong
Fancy Tables.
T7:;cV, thf.best: shapes, the
Easels and screens for all uses.
Carpet Department.
. ,i -nuirds in the
Wc carry the largos. Bo;o.s sasin all siZS.
county. Smuli s Mwwtta.. nromi y , ' thin to brigit.
irt squares, we nave mem -ja - j- j -ail
tx-juaiv, , irtnpi them all out.
old stocK. w e uvt. - -
On the First Floor will be Found Toys
Utt LUC I US- e,,iT.nW for the Christmas
And other fancy gooas paru,, "doII babies that talk and
season. Tree ornamwtj , from sUand stay quietcr than
those who do not. Diestnai t gons-well, in fact, if
their little mothers do. Sleds express w.k ... win
you will read over your civiui, y For
knowwnaiwe w - y - -f umbreuis , in price from ?i oo to
the older folks, a large line of umbrella v
$45o. The newes J tXV vet. We have no old stock
have not Deen uu
to work off. . ,, i.t:ea and the sweetest line of
Full lines ot nanu.cuu . in Blooms
over
lcoP" ",;.ea folded , SSrtuiittrtor.mniion. It is the Gilmore has mad, new uenari.
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UY '&---,,,,,, -i.-tiful. t,;,ia'nfthinrr8 to Dlease the children
IT'rnev. at Christmas time. To enumerate window '"""ntno
' m en a fninmn. uau at tne nanosouic uw, .
iiipwumuu...- .... :,., ar.if.u. Milton A-ora,
other store if you can i K'' " .V am k W. K. Arm
. jjmm, rvlmrler horse yan. in u.c . - "un moVed from Blooms
rt uuuu uuv.. . f MaV gi more nas cnargc ui wi- t.
power engine. Inquire at " r;7Sauare Btore. 3t burg to Milton a year m
Ior Bale.
Full lines of JSds seen in Bloc
nocketbooks, card cases and other learner go
burg. New, too. Come, " in a cleail( wen
the stocts, anu r
lighted, well furnished store - ft f uU Hne of
?VK U, fnr the Xmas indigestion. Currants, raisins, c t
.F!JnnXB and fruits. Give us a call.
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The Leader Store Lo., Lta.
Fourth and TlarKet sireeis.
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