i 4 VOL. 35. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1900 NO.l J. fe T - THE OLD AND THE NEW, On Monday last at noon the county officials whose terms had expired, va cated their Offices, and the newly elected ones took possession. Willian H. Henrie succeeds himself as Proth onotary and Clerk of the Courts. He has made an efficient and obliging of ficial, and has been ably assisted by his deputy, Rush Zarr, who con tinues to act in that capacity. William Krickbaum and Nehemiah Kitchen enter upon another term as county commiss;oners. Their reten tion in office a second term seems to evidence the fact that the people were satisfied with their perfoimance of their duties, and have therefore re turned them for a second term. Each one had a factional fight in his own party to contend with, but both got through with good majorities. John N. Gordon retires from the commissioners' office after three years' service. He was attentive to his of ficial duties, courteous to all, and did what he conscientiously believed to be right. He failed to secure a nomina tion for a second term, and then made a mistake by running as an indepen dent candidate, and was, of course, defeated. William H. Fisher, the newly elect ed Democratic commissioner, is a man of excellent reputation, and is, we believe, well fitted for the office. He is bound by no factional party ties, and as he was elected by the whole party, he will, no doubt, hold himself aloof from all factional allian ces, and do all in his power to serve all the people to the best of his ability, without fear or favor. C. B. Knt, who has completed two terms as Register and Recorder, gives place to John C. Rutter Jr. Mr. Ent has filled his office carefully, and creditably. He goes out of it with many fnends, and some enemies, the latter being the result of impetuosity mostly. He is a man of positive and aggressive character, and while ever ready to serve his friends, he is quick to resent what he feels to be a wrong against himself. We wish him suc cess in whatever business he may de cide to follow. John C. Rutter Jr., the new incum bent of the Register and Recorder's office, scarcely needs an introduction in this county. He is a son of Dr. J. C. Rutter, of Bloomsburg. He learn ed the printing trade in the Colum bian office, and has followed that business ever since. For the past thirteen years he has been connected wi:h the Sentinel, and has been man ager of the Daily from its start, until last year, when he resigned to devote his time to his canvass for office. He has ability, and is always courteous, gentlemanly, and obliging, and will make a popular official. He has ap pointed his sister, Miss Margaret Rut ter, as his deputy. C. H. Campbell, ex-Register and Recorder, is assisting for the .present. Geo. S. Fleckenstine, county treas urer, has made one of the best offi cials in that position that this county ever had. He is an energetic and en terprising business man, a thorough accountant, and has attended to the duties of his office entirely himself. He is independent and conscientious, and did things his own way in his of fice, without taking orders from any one, and he was generally right. He will devote his tune now to his large mercantile trade at Orangeville. Jeremiah Snyder, the new treasurer, has appointed C. A. Kleim of Blooms burg, as his deputy. The books have not been banded over to them yet, as it always takes several days for the outgoing official to get his accounts closed up. The, county commissioners have elected Robert Vanderslice as their clerk. He has held the position dur ing the past year. While descending a hill near Miff linville, Monday afternoon, E. E. Smith, manager for Flynn & Phillips, music dealers, was run into by another man, whose team had became un manageable. Smith's wagon was knocked to one side of the road, and he was hurled several feet through the air, but as luck had it, alighted without injury to himself, and his sit nation was more ludicrous than seri ous. The horses fell down, and the harness became so entangled that Mr. Smith was compelled to cut it all to pieces in order to liberate them. The other man, whose team had caused the wreck, succeeded in stopping the horses, after they had run about a mile. He returned to the scene and sympathized with Mr. Smith, but said nothing about settling for the damage tor which he was directly responsible KEPORT Of THE HENRY OARR FAMILY, To satisfy the public inquiry, and to correct the false report that has been circulated, concerning the Henry J. Carr family who reside on the H. G. Suppiee farm near Jerseytown, the following account is given out for pub lication : The sixteen year old daughter had not been well for two days previous to December 6th, and on the evening of this day retired with her mother. Be coming restless during the night, and trying to change her position, found she was unable to do so, She awoke her mother, who discovered that her daughter's lower limbs were paralized. About ten o'clock December 7th, I was sent for to visit the patient, and found all power of motion lost in the lower extremities. On the following day about noon, I made my second visit, and found that the paralysis had extended up the cord involving the abdominal muscles, the arms, and partially the respiratory muscles. At this time I diagnosed the case Myeli tis. Dr. Poust of Millville, was sum moned at my request in consultation, who confirmed the preceding diagno sis. The cause of the disease we were unable to discover at this time, but were of the opinion that it was due to some toxic poison. The case grew gradually worse, and died at four p. m. of the same day. December, 1 4th, I was summoned to sec the youngest son, a boy of about seven, and found the same symptoms that existed in the former case preceding the paralysis. Within forty eight hours the boy began to lose the power of motion in his lower limbs. The paralysis gradually con tinued, until the abdominal and lum bar muscles were involved. The case remained in this condition about one week, and then gradually improved, until now he has partially recovered the use of the afflicted muscles. Ac cording to the present symptoms the boy will fully recover. On the night of the 16th the oldest boy became ill, and on making my daily morning visit, found him com plaining with the same symptoms as the two preceding cases. On the evening of the same day, Dr. Poust accompanied me to see the patient, and we diagnosed it the same as the preceding cases, namely Myelitis, On the evening of the 18th, motor paraly sis began to exist in the lower limbs, and gradually extended until all the muscles were affected, except those of the left hand. During this time I made a close study of the food, drink ing water, and drainage, but was un able to discover the suspected cause of the disease. At this time the neighbors, and not the family, fearing an epidemic of some contagious disease, summoned a physician from Bloomsburg, who came there in my absence and pronounced the case Spotted Fever. Through the kindness of Mr. H. G. Suppiee, and interest in the family, Dr. D. W. Mears of Scranton, was summoned, who examined the case. without any knowledge of the diagno sis of the preceding physiciars, and came to the decision that it was Mye litis. The cause, however, he was unable to determine, but supposed it due to some poison. He was then informed that it had been pronounced a case of Spotted Fever. Since the death of the oldest boy, I have learned that while making apple butter, the spider, (an iron frame on which the kettle rested), gave away, and the cider was permitted to stand some time in a copper kettle before the boiling was resumed. My suppo sition is that the disease has been caused by chronic copper poison. The apple butter will be tested by a chemist of the University of Pennsyl vania, and also one of Dickinson Col lege, to ascertain the chemical ingre dients. The reports of the chtmisls will be published if desired. Dr. j. E. SHUMAN. ORGAN RECITAL- church on Tuesday evening next, January 9th, should be heard by every 1 C .1 Miic??, in Tt1rmcKiil-rr lOVCr VI gUUU lUUDlV, ill wiuuiiiouuijj. Ti 111 Ka Ut VAcf mJtr rriipn hfr 1 1 Will U6 Mi v w and will cost only a silver piece at the UOOr, len tenia, ui uiuui iuuh u anv one mav please to give. Will you comer Commissioner' Appointments. Thr Countv Commissioners have made the following appointments Clerk, Robert F. Vanderslice 1 Solici tor, B. F. Zarr j Jail Physician, ur. J. S. John t Jail Janitor, John Taylor. PR03RAM FOK ORGAN RECITAL. The following program will be rendered at the organ recital by Mr. Edgar L. Fulnier, in St. Paul's church, on Tuesday evening next : Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Bach (Book 4, No. 4, Peter's Edition.) Aro Vivace, 1 Secon(1 Sona . Pilgrim's Chorus from "Tannhauser," Wagner-Warren Solo. Offertoire de St. Cxcilia op. 8, Batiste Berceuse, Delbruek Intermezzo, Calltcrts Variations on an American Air, Flagler Solo. Allegro-Fanfare, Gavotf f-orn "Mignon" Finaic ,m and Symphony, Collin Thomas Stidor Bonds and Bondsmen of New County are the amounts of the bonds of the several new county officials and their sureties : John C. Rutter, Jr., Register and Recorder. Bonds $46000. Bondsmen : William Krickbaum, G. M. LockarJ, J. C. Rutter. Jeremiah Snyder, Treasurer, Bond $15,000. Bondsmen C. A. Kleim, Wellington Yeager, William Adams, S. R. Carl, David Beaver, William Krickbaum, E. C. Yeager. William II. Henrie, Prothonotary Bond $17,000. Bondamen, B F. Zarr W. H. Rluwn, J. K. Sharpless, S. B. Rhawn, 1). B. Kistler. William Krickbaum, County Com missioner. Bond, $2,000. Bondsmen, C. A. Kleim. B. F. Zarr. William H. Fisher, County Com missioner. Bond $2,000. Bondsmen, Charles F. John, D. B. Fetterolf. Nehemial Kitchen, County Com missioner. Bond $2,000. Bondsmen, Joseph W. Reese, Peter Dayman. Found Dead iu Bed Franklin Taylor, aged nearly sev- entv-six vears. a hichlv resDected m 0 C I resident of this town, was found dead n bed, at his home, on East Fourth street, Saturday morning. Mr. Tay lor had not been sick previous to Friday night, but a short time be fore retiring he complained of feeling chilly. Nothing was thought of it, however, until Saturday raornine about six o'clock, when his son, on entering the room, found the aged man cold in death. Mr. Tavlor. for a man of his age, was well preserved, scarcely a gray hair being noticeable in his head. Vox many years past he was the janitor of the Fifth street public school building. He is sur vived Dy a wite and four sons, all res idents of this town, namelv : William B., Charles K., Harry and John. The tuneral occurred on Tuesday after noon, services being conducted by Kevs. McLinn and Conner. Struct by a Train. While hauling ice at Chillisquaque, about three miles of east of Lewis burg, Tuesday, Samuel Whitmyer, rremont Wolfe and William Wensel, were killed by a train, and Harvey Wensel had a narrow escape. They drove on the track when the Niagara express came along and struck them. Harvey Wensel jumped and escaped uninjured. Whitmyer and Wolfe were killed instantly, and William ensel hvtd only a short time. Wen sel is survived by a wite and two chil dren, and Whitmyer by a wife and seven children. Wolfe was 18 years of age. Both horses werj killed and the wagon knocked to splinters. Eight members of the Bloomsburg Gun Club conducted a shoot at live birds, out near Oak Grove, Monday afternoon. The strong wind pre vented good records. Ed Boone and V. B. Moyer gave the best account of themselves, each killing ten out of twelve. Will Dentler s aim was the most deficient, he allowing nine to get away from him. Hotel For Rent- The Park Hotel, at Towanda, Pa., is for rent. Possession given April 1 st, 1900. Located in the heart of the town, opposite Court House. For terms, apply to Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsburg, Pa., or E. W. Elwell, Towanda, Pa. tf. For Rent. , Proctor Inn, well furnished, from Feb. 1st 1900. Rent cheap. Apply to G. E. Elwell or A. L. Fritz, Blooms burg, Pa. tf Y. M. (J. A. OPENING- New Year's Day, always bright and cheerful wiih the joyous wishes of friend for a Happy New Year, was an especially bright one for the Y. M C. A. of our town, because the As sociation moved into their new quar tcrs, the Neal building, on Market square. This very suitable and desirable house was secured through the efforts of our General Secretary, Mr. C. I). Lynn, and his fellow workers, and for mally opened and dedicated to its new use on the afternoon and even ing of January 1st, 1900. Open house was kept from 1 to 4:30 p. m.. and at 8 p m. a very successful pro gram was rendered, which we subjoin. There was a very encouraging at tendance throughout the day, and in the evening the audience filled all the rooms and gave excellent attention to all that was said anil done. It was something new in Bloomsburg and a most auspicious beginning for what, we trust, shall be a departure in asso ciation work, and Christian hearts are being lifted to God, that He may ac cept and use this home lor His gloiy in the general good and the salvation, moral and spiritual improvement of young men. We bespeak for these pleasant, attractive rooms, a growing attendance, and for the work of the association, willing hearts and hands as helpers. Following is the program : I'ROGr! AM. ()icnin Hymn V. M. C. A. Choir Scripture Kculing Rev. M. K. Mcl.inn IV.iycr . .. ...Uev. I. 1). Smith Hymn V. M.C. A. Choir Address of Welcome K. N. Turner Vocal Solo Mis Albert Song Choir I'iano Duel Misses Cope anil Ilicks Ke.idinjj Miss Sarah Karuest Voc.l Solo Mr. Chas. Skeer Violin Solo Mr. Chas llreon Vocal Su!o Miss Cone Address "Relation of the V. M. C. A. lo Jlloj ns'mr, from a business Stand point'' Mr. II. V. White Address "Why Does Hloomslmrg Need a V. M C. A. ? ' Dr. Andrew Oraydon Son'' Choir Dr. Graydon and Mr. White stronc- ly set forth their peculiar phases of the work. Miss Sara Earnest reached the hecrts of all by ner rendering of an original poen. The musical num bers were all delightfully rendered, much to the pleasure and edification of the large audience in attendance. The Ladies' Auxiliary closed the ex ercises with a capital lunch, and all departed glad of heart and satisfied in body and mind. The addiess of welcome, by Mr. F. N. Turner, ably touched the work at every point, and was a faithful pres entation of its needs and its triumphs. MR. TURNER'S ADDRESS. Ladies and Gentlemen : Your presence on this glad occasion may be taken as a sure evidence of your kindly feeling for our Y. M. C. A. I may safely call you friends. If any one here cares to repudiate the mark of friendship, let him not do it now, nor here; let him wait for a more con venient season. For what I have to say is for a friend or foe alike. I have said our Y. M. C. A., because it be longs to any and lo all who wish to have a part in its work and welfare. This occasion is unique. In our town there has never before been one like it. It is a fitting occasion for a New Year's Day, for as it opens the door for the incoming of new things, of un tried experiences, and for the unfold ing of new promises, so it closes the door upon the old days, the old trial, or joys, the broken promises, the un- kept vows, the forgotten favors, and the neglected opportunity of all our yesterdays. Because, therefore, the occasion is so auspicious, it is a great privilege and pleasure to bid you wel- came to all there is in this unique home. iSever before have we, as townsmen, been invited to come to gether in a gathering like this. A set hour, in which, with fitting ceremony, we thus formally open, to the use of the public, a house for our Y. M. C. A., a home, a central resting place of its very own, a point around which shall cluster and crystalize into forms of power, all the vital interests of the Association, and out from the very heart of which shall radiate those forceful influences, that under God's guidance, mould the physical, mental and moral life of our own sons, and the sons of other men, kinsman, or stranger alike. This old homestead, in the spacioui halls and apartments of which still linger the fragrance of precious mem ories to many. of you memories of the Christ-loving dead. This old home will still continue to send out its beneficences, and as a new home, carry on the fuller fruition, the deeds of Christian love and de votions charity such as filled the heart BEN. GIDDING. "To dress well is himself, to his friends ULSTERS A MAN who gets into one of these warm, generous, comfortable ulsters can laugh at the They are made of Irish frieze, thick Kersey, Beaver, Shetland or Montagnac with leather-cloth lining and deep storm collar. Like all HART. SCHAFFNER 6 MARX garments they are tailor -made, the materials are so good and so well put together the ulsters will last for years. HART, SCHAFFNER A. MARX TAILOR MADE CLOTHES. BEN. GIDDING, The White Front, BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. and the hands of her whose name is beloved by scores of those who have fallen under the blessed influence of the gentle, generous, consecrated life of Mrs. Neal. It will not be taken as invidious, or out of place if a cordial welcome first be extended to the association itself. Brethren, welcome home. No one knows better what this means than does our faithful, earnest, courteous and Christian General Secretary, so that to you my friend and brother this home is big with promises and upon your work toward this home is stamp- ed the seal of success. Standing close in sympathy with the association, you will find the pastors in the several churches. Men of God, willing to speak for Him, and to tell the old sweet story of His wonderful love made manifest in the gospel of rlis dear son. J o these men, to these co-laborers we say to-day, brethren, you are sincerely welcome. Carrying the bur den of the management and control of the Y. M. C. A., comes to us to day our board of directors. I know whereof I speak, that upon you falls the care and fret of the association's temporal life. A position, honorable, yet often thankless ; demanding busi ness acumen and keen foresight and patience not a little. With these men ! we find also our board of trustees. As we welcome these boards, we say, Uke this home, care for it, protect it, use it for the betterment of your fellow men, and the rich iewards that accrue to him who is faithful, will come to you. Besides the several boards, we open the doors to the various committees, to the rank and file of members, act ive and associate, renter through these doors, my fellows, make them the openings into larger things for the association, and for yourselves. Wel come all, to these glad, new things. Coming more into prominence is our Junior ' department our good Secretary is a friend of the boys. For their use and special comfort and pleasure, we have set apart a room as a headquarters for the Boy's Brigade. 0 It will be furnished for the boys and supplied with special literature and games as best suit the boys. The officers of the Brigade will use it at Central Quarters in carrying for ward their work. Boys, as you re ceive your welcome to your own head, quarters, show, hereafter, the respect and gentlemanly behavior always be longing to a genuine soldier. Boys duty every man owes to and to the world it large" cold r m of the Brigade, sons of our homes, the men of to-morrow, welcome. If possible, we would indelibly im press upon the mind and memory of every business man, no matter what his Dusiness or woik may be, this fact Men of Bloomsburg, men from any where, this association and its build ing is for your use. For you there is a place provided where you can make fppointments on business matters, make a personal convenience of it. Come here to read, to rest. Take all the Young Men's Christian Associa tion has to offer, of temporal and spiritual good, and if you have here tofore been a foe, have been out of manly sympathy with our woik, we nevertheless welcome you heartily, be lieving that you will bury personal dislikes, or fancied wrongs and take a strong grip on the association's work, as you bring yourself into closer touch with the true spirit of Christian man hood. And now there remains to be spoken a glad welcome to what is to us, one of the most effective, and ; helpful, and best of friends, the La dies' Auxiliary. t To you christian women of our churches we say thrice welcome, and God bless you. It needs no fulsome praise to sing of your worth to the association. Coupled to your unswerv ing faith you have shown by your works, your devotion to - every duty, as you have given your time, your skill, your means, to the cause of Christ and young men ; and we join all departments of our association and shout in full diapason, one grand chorus welcome, and again welcome, members of our Ladies' Auxiliary. What the Y. M. C. A. sets out to do most earnestly, is to save young. men, to raise the fallen image of God. to its true place in life, to help the stranger, to feed the hungry, to snatch from those jaws of Hell the heaven cursed saloon our foolish, thoughtless yet noble and hopeful young men. For you, young men, these rooms will be kept open day and night, they will be warm, cheery and bright. For you stranger, a welcome awaits, for your homeless ones, homelike comforts are prepared, for all alike rich or poor, learned or ignorant, for christian men and for those upon whose lives have fallen the blackening curse of an awful sin, for all such there is a christian welcome. My friends, may there not enter into the harmony of this work, a single discordant note to spoil its heavenly beauty. mam c 1mm m mSMm mmm I
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