VOL. 34. BLOOMSBURG, PA.f THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1899. NO. 51 lillOEMBER COURT PROCEEDINGS. (continued.) In re Francis P. Drinker, alleged habitual drundard: And now Decem ber 13, 1899, it appearing to the Court that the inquisition in the above case, finding the said Francis P. Drinker to be an habitual drunkard, has been duly filed, it is, on motion of Grant Herring and G. M. Tustin, attorneys for the petitioners, ordered that all costs attendant upon the issuing and execution of the commission in the said case be paid out of the funds of the estate of the said Francis P. Drink er and the sum of $20 is hereby al lowed and directed to be paid out of the said estate to Robert Bucking ham, the commissioner in said inquisi tion had; and the Court does hereby grant a rule upon the said Francis P. Drinker to show cause why a com mittee of the estate and a committee of the person of said Francis P. Drinker, or of both the estate and the person, shall not be appointed by the Court, said rule returnable Jan. 3, IQ00, and pending the determination of the said rule the Court does hereby appoint Mary C. Drinker and William W. Drinker to be the committee of the estate of the said Francis P. Drinker, bond to be given by the said Mary C. Drinker and William W. Drinker in the sum of $2000, excep tions to return of inquest to be dis posed of on return day of this rule, also exceptions to appointment of said Mary C. and William as a permanent committee to be then disposed of. By the Court. Geo. W. Weaver vs. J. B. M. Gord ner. Appeal by plaintiff. The de fendant purchased a horse of Weaver whicn was cuaranted to be sound. He o gave his note in payment for same. but some time after taking the horse home it died and he refused to pay The case was heard by a Justice who gave a decision in favor of Gordner Weaver then appealed the case to Court and the iurv cave a verdict for Gordner. Sheriff Black acknowledged deeds as follows. Land in Jackson township to Charity A. Hirleman. Land in Bloomsburg to C. S. Nesbit Land in Bloomsburg to Josiah Ral ston. Estate of Daniel Bryfogle, citation awarded. Petition of A. Z. bchoch assignee of I. W. McKelvy for order to execute and deliver deed to heirs of Mary Ann Pennman, granted. Hons. T. T. Fox and J. U. Kurtz presided at a' short session of court neiu aaiuruay i -i Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. vs TUrthoM Kierhoff. Motion tor new trial filed. Auditor's reports confirmed nisi in estates of Sarah T. Sitler and Herman Yost, deceased. Report of viewers in favor of road in C eveland township near n. ju Yocum's and John Brofhy's confirmed nisi. W. B. Cole vs. Iram Piatt et. al Petition to perfect appeal. Rule grant mA. S T. Pealer. T. L. Girton and Peter Billmeyer appointed viewers to view nit. frr ni ihlir road in Hemlock twp. w.vt session of Court will be held Thursday December 28. FIRE ON IRON STREET. Two Story Building Owned by Mrt. A. J. Evans Damaged. One fire every week has been the order of things in Bloomsburg of late. The location of the latest visitation of the destructive element was a two story frame building, on Iron Street, owned by Mrs. A. J. Evans. The entire first floor was occupied by Soo Wah, Chinese laundryman, while the second floor was used by Samuel Carbaugh, a barber. A little before six o clock Monday evening smoke was noticed to be is suing from the front window on the second floor, and in almost less time than it takes to tell it, the upper por tion of the structure was enveloped in flames. An alarm was sent in from Box 13, located at Second and Center Streets, and brought a quick response from the firemen. 1 he V inonas were the first on the scene, but owing to some little difficulty with the plug could get no water for several minutes. The Friendship Company which ar rived second was more fortunate in having attached to one of the new plugs, and soon had a stream of water playing on the building. But not until the first mentioned company had succeeded in getting water, were the fears of the total destruction of the building and several of the adjacent buildings allayed. fhe building was insured. The oss sustained by Mr. Carbaugh will be keenly felt, as his tools and furnit ure were completely destroyed. Soo Wah s greatest loss was forty dollars in money, which was taken during the excitement. We have been Informed that the party who committed the theft is known and an arrest will fol low if the money and clothing', which was also taken, are not returned. Death of Mrs- Mary Brown. Mrs. Mary Brown, of Sunbury. diet at the home of her son-in-law, Dr. R. Cressinger. on Wednesday night aPft 8r rears, c months and 13 day She was born in Columbia county.and her maiden name was Wenck, and was related to the Wencks of this 'place. She outlived two husbands Her first husband was Thomas Brice. This union was blessed with eight children, four of whom survive, viz: Mrs. H. G. Kautfman, of Oregon, III.; Mrs. Cressinger, of Sunbury; Mrs. W. L. Snyder, of Montandon, and Mrs. Nora Kapp, of Baltimore. Her sec ond husband was James C. Brown. Northumberland Press. Dropped Dead. Reuben Belles dropped dead while making some alterations to a buggy at his home in Orangeville, Saturday evening. A sudden attack of heart r.:i.. ; ennnnsed to have been the ldllUIW liJ ""11 . , f 11- civtv three vears ot cause, " "v . r,- tome time past has been conducting a itage line between Or- angeville and BloomsDurg. r a and seven children Mr. Belles was a well and favorably known resident of the up creek vill age. The funeral occurred yesterday, ith interment in the Orangeville ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital will be given in bt. raul s Church on 1 uesday even ing, January 9th, by Edgar L. Fulmer, organist of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading. Mr. t ulmer gave two re citals on the large organ in the Auditorium of the National Ex port Exposition in Philadelphia last month, and the city papers spoke very highly of him. The program will not be composed entire ly of selections that no one but edu cated musicians can understand, but will include some popular numbers. It is also expected that there will be some vocal numbers, ine cnurcn will hold 500 people comfortably, and it ought to be filled. No tickets will be sold, but silver contributions will be received at the door. Rem amber 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. The Phillips Stevens Wedding. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. H Stevens at New Columbus was the scene of a very pretty wedding on the evening of December 7th, the con trading parties being their daughter Florence and Mr. Arthur Phillips, of Dodson Chapel. Promptly at eight o'clock the bridal party entered th room to the Sweet strains of Lohen grin's wedding march, played by Miss Grace Bowman. 1 he bride was at tended by Miss Edna Bonham, of Re eister. and Tav Stevens, of Acme, W Va., was best man. Only the near relatives of the bride and groom were in attendance. Alter the ceremony a delicious supper was served. The house was tastefully decorated with evergreens and potted plants. The bride was the recipient ot a number ot handsome, useful presents, consisting of table linen, china, silverware, cut glass, lamps, etc. Shickshinny Echo. Y. M- 0. A- Notes. The work of taking up carpets and preparing them for the new home hai begun and in the course of a week or so we expect to be occupying our new quarters. Our present supply of carpets and furniture is wholly inadequate and as Christmas season is now on, it would be a fitting time to make presents to our new home in the shape of furnit ure, such as rockers ar.d other easy chairs. Who will be the first ? The formal opening will take place on Monday Jan. 1, 1900. An interest ing program is being arranged and an enjoyable time is in store for all who will be present. Danville is agitating the erection of a Soldiers Monument in that towu. Methodist Episcopal Church. Special Christmas Snrvlces Sunday Decern- Der Z4. Sunday school 9:00. Everything special, even the collection. At 10:00 in the Sunday School Room the baptism of children. At 10:30 Pre-lude-"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" Bartholdy. First Anthem by the choir- Hark What mean these Holy Voices? Parks. Appropriate Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. B. C. Conner. Second Anthem-"Oh Little Town of Bethle- em" Shuey. Postlude-"March in F" Supt. Junior League 2:00. Ep worth League 6:00. at 7:00 P. M. The following excellent program will be rendered by the Sunday school. The music by the school this year is consideied by many the finest ever offered here. PROGRAM. Organ Voluntary. Opening Chorus. "Message of the Bells" By the School Invocation. By the Pastor. Chorus. Sing Alleluia." By a class of girls Apostle s Creed. By the whole school and congregation Chorus. "Message of ChristmasTime. By the school Responsive Scripture Reading. Song. "I Know." By the entire Pri .tiary De partment. "Welcome Happy Christmas." By the Choir. Recitation. "The Message of the Bells." Harry Hartman Chorus. 'Awake O Slumbering Hope.' Recitation. "Gifts for Jesus." Miss Bessie Wall Solo. "Beautiful Christmas." Mabel Peacock Exercise. "Prince of Peace." Thirteen little girls Quartette. 'Ring Out Ye Merry Bells Recitation. By Bruce Fry Chorus. "Hear the Angels Singing Recitation. "A Story of Olaen Times." Miss Helen Peacock Chorus and Quartette. Recitation. "Christmas Day." Four Primary Boys Recitation. "The Christmas Tree." Five little girls Recitation. "Elsie's Christmas Dream." Miss Audrey Shoemaker Remarks by the Pastor. Closing Chorus. "The Glad Bells." The Whole School Doxology and Benediction. Orangeville citizens want that place incorporated into a borough. William Buck lias changed hia residence from Clarkstown to Mill-ville. We have less light and more dark ness today than on any other day of the year. All applications for license in this county must be filed not later than Saturday next. Melick & Magill, shippers of iron ores, nave commenced shipping their product. A nine year old son of Frederick Fetzer of Madison township, was buried on Friday last. Raymond Ikeler has moved from Millville to Danville, where he has purchased a livery stable. Death claimed Iliff Arter aged forty-five years, at his home near Creasyville on Thursday last. P. F. Crawford was injured in the face by the explosion of a gun along the canal at Berwick on Tuesday. BEN. GIDDING. CHRISTMAS GOODS. Are all in and being shown. OUB William Flack of Watsonlown, suffered a severe paralytic stroke on Monday. He formerly resided in Millville. The Bloomsburg Store Co., win dovvs present a varied assortment of holiday goods, including china, bamboo furniture, toys, lamps, etc. A stranger attacked Mrs. J. W. S. Robison of Danville, on the street in that town yesterday, and attempt ed to rob her, but she screamed and he fled. The Normal School basket ball team which accompanied the Stud ent's excursion to the National Capitol, scored its first victory Tuesday evening, defeating Carrol Institute 13 to 5. Charles Turner who has been proprietor of the brick hotel at Orantreville for some years past, on Tuesday moved to this town. Mr. Turner's father will conduct the hotel in the future. Leaving the Shainokiu Opera House Tuesday night between acts to quench his thurst at a hydrant alone the Reading Kauway iracKs, Arthur Wagner, well known, stepp ed on the track and a train cut him in two. Presbyterian Church- The following musical program will be rendered in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday: A M. Organ Prelude, "Ave Maria," KalT Anthem. "The Joyful Morn is Breaking," Schnecker Trio from Oratorio "Christus." Mendelssohn "Say Where is He Born." Missus Bowman, Ravi and Miller. Offertorv Anthem, "Let us Now Go Ev-n Unto Bethlehem" Steane Soprano Solo, "Night of Nights'1. Vandewater Miss Bowman. Recessional "Carol" Tarish Choir 7:00 V. M. Carol, "Love of Ail the Ages" Bullard Ad 1 hem, "M agnilkat" Dorey OITerlory, "One Quiet Night" ....Yandwater niLMionna Kavi, Anthem, "Nunc DimittU" Dorey 8:00 I. M. Organ rostlude, "Marche et Chant Seraphicue" Guilm-uit Tenor Solo, 'Cluisiuias" Shelley Mr. Col ley. Short Cantata for female voices, "Angels of the Bells," l-'oster Misses Bowman, kavi and Miller. A series of musicales will be given during January.on Monday afternoons, beginning Monday, January 1, 1900, at 3:30 p. m. A silver offering will be asked at the door. The programs will consist of both vocal and uistru mental numbers. The organist, Mis. Colley, will be assisted by Miss Elsie Hicks. The public is kindly invited A Vote of Thanks. At a recent meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. a vote of thanks was tendered all who so kindly assisted them tn the Bazaar, either by giving, patronizing or otherwise help ing, and they take this public way to express their gratitude, the follow ing statement evidences the generous support the Bazaar received from the friends of the Auxiliary and associa tion: Amount taken in $708.81 Paid out for expenses 9i-4 Balance in Treasury 617.67 We can give you all the novelties of the season : House Coats, Dress Cases, Smoking Jackets, Collar and tianderchiefs, Overcoats, Umbrellas, Hats, Caps, Hosiery, Cuff Boxes, Collars, Cuffs, Underwear, Sweaters. Almost anything in the line of men s wear. OUR HALF PRICE on these Odds and Ends will continue for one week, and possibly, two. BEN elBBIHG. Come in and see us. We'll treat you right. The Leader Department Store. Mrs. F. B. Hoffman died at her home. Silver Lake, Mass., Sunday nifrht. She was a remarkable woman, in the handling of horses, traveled under the name of Myrtie Peak, and many years ago exhibit ed in Bloomsburg. . C. R. Housel & Son, proprietors of the Bloomsburg Market are pre- oared tor tlie holidays. They are conducting one of the finest market stores in this section, lheir stocic of Christmas varieties is very large. The most exacting edible wants can be supplied by them. SHOPLIFTERS. Merchants will do well to keep an eye open for persons wno are making a practice of going trom store to store and helping themselves to such articles as th-;y can find opportunity to sup under their cloaks or in their pockets. We know of three stores in Blooms burg where goods have been taken by these thieves, and no doubt there are others. Most of our leading houses have made arrangements to have wachcrs, and it is likely that some of these shoplifters will be caught in the act. not knowing that they are being watched. Several persons are already under suspicion. Christmas time finds us well prepared for its special-needs. As we always do, we make our selection of articles with an eye more to their durability, rather than to cheapness. A thing that keeps its freshness only for a few days or weeks, we do not bother much with. An article that pleases you and makes you happier the whole year is much more desirable than something cheap and trashy. So we have stocked our store with things which will be of use. Walk through our Furniture Department And see our FANCY ROCKERS. been as carefullv selected as this year. - f . 1 . 1 1 a . - made chairs, and another teature wnicn must appeal 10 you There are few duplicates. While carrying all the latest and best selling styles of finish and uplioistery, we nave a vaneiy. rou know how annoying it is to buy a pretty article and be told that Mrs. Blank and Mrs. Dasli ana a dozen otners nave exacuy me. same thing. The same is true of our Calendars For 1900 Calendars for 1000 may be obtain ed at this office by our subscribers and Datrons. We cannot undertake to distribute them generally as it woul reauire too many. We have plenty for all our patrons. Those who have paid in advance will receive them by mail. Others must can tor mem. 31 Hotel For Rent- The Park Hotel, at Towanda, Pa., is for rent. Possession given April 1 st. 1000. Located in the heart of the town, onnosite Court House. For terms, apply to Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsburg, Pa., or E. XV. Elwell, Towanda, Pa. tf- Never has our stock Good, substantial, well Fancy Tables, Finish, the best ; shapes, the Easels and screens for all uses. newest ; and for all purposes. Carpet Department. We carry the largest line of lugs and art squares in the county. Smith's Moquettes, Bromley's Smyrnas, in all sizes. Then 'our own make of Brussels rugs. In fact, anything to bright en and freshen up the floors of the room can be found here. In art squares, we have them 2$ x 3, 3 x 3, 3 x 3, and 3x4. No old stock. We have cleaned them all out. On the First Floor will be Found Toys And other fancy goods, particularly suitable for the Christmas season. Tree ornaments, from ic up. Doll babies that talk and those who do not. Babies that go to sleep and stay quieter than their little mothers do. Sleds, express wagons well, in fact, if you will read over your child's letter to Mr. Kriskingle, you will know what we have. We can answer the child's prayer. For the older folks, a large line of umbrellas, in price from $1 00 to $4 50. The newest shapes in handles are here. In fact, the goods have not been on exhibition a week yet. We have no old stock to work off, . , Full lines of handkerchiefs, neckties, and the sweetest line of pocketbooks, card cases and other leather goods seen in Blooms burg. New, too. Come, and walk through our store! Look over the stocks, and see how pleasant it is to shop in a clean, well lighted, well furnished store. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT will carry a full line of special goods for the Xmas indigestion. Currants, raisins, cit ron, Etc. Special prices on candies.nuts and fruits. Give us a call. The Leader Store Co., Ltd,, Fourth and flarket Streets. cemetery.
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