fill VOL. 35. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY .8, 1900. NO 6 Illy u -in v j v v J. H SAN OS lorn tl Rohrsburg, this County, In 1852. Died at Bowling Green Ohio, January 27. The Bowling Green, (Ohio) Daily Seni'.iel ot Monday, January 29 con tains the following account of the death of Joseph ri. Sands, a brief notice of which appeared in our last issue. Joseph II. Sands, after a struggle with disease for years, passed quietly into the Great Beyond about 10:30 o'clock on Saturday evening. The funeral will be held at his late home on Court street at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Eccles will preach the funeral sermon. The services will be in charge of Whitney lodge, I. O. O. F. of Tort age assisted by Centennial lodge of this place. The remains will lie in state at the house from nine to eleven o'clock Tuesday morning. At this time those who desire to do so may view them. Few people were better known and better liked in Bowling Green than Joe Sands. He was a favorite with all who knew him and one of the sort who made friends with every person lie met. For the last few years though much broken down in health, he has done a great deal toward the promotion of the best interests of the town and though not able to get about much of the time, his energy and spirit made itself manifest in many worthy enter prises. Mr. Sands has been suffering for some years with consumption, and Jthough his friends could see that he was slowly but surelynearing the end of his life's journey he never would admit that such was the case and al ways talked in the same cheetful mood with friends who dropped in to see him. He believed that he would a gain get his health and be able to en ter into the upbuilding of Bowling Green with his old time vigor. Joseph H. Sands was a self made man in every sense of the word. He was born Tuty 3. 1852 at Rohrsburg, Columbia county, Pa. He was one of a family of eight children. He spent his boyhood days at his home. At the age of seventeen he became a student at the Starkey (New York) seminary. Upon leaving school he went west 10 "grow up with the country," arriving in Bowling Green in 187 1. After about a year he removed to Cincinnati, but returned here soon after, begin ning as a hotel clerk at a small salary. He later removed to Portage where he was employed as a clerk in Mr. MacMahan's store. He was there for four years in this capacity, after which he again came to Bowling Green and formed a partnership wi'.h William Coit and later with R. W. MacMahan in the hardware business. The venture proved a success finan cially, but Mr. Sands' health failed ham and he was compelled to seek some other business. He then be came a member of the oil producing firm of Hankey Bros. & Sands and was one of the organizers and principal promoters of the Bowling Green Natural Gas Co. of which he was president at the time it went out of business. On September 3, 1877, Mr. Sands was married to Miss Mary D. Turner, of Portage, O., who survives him. Mr. Sands was successful in his business ventures and leaves consider able property. For several years Mr. Sands has spent his winters in the south and on the Pacific coast in search of health, but this winter he was not able to leave his home. Three Aged People. Samuel J. Harrison, of Fishing creek township, called at this office on Tuesday, and in conversation he mentioned the- fact that the ages of three old people in that township ag gregate 250 years. They are John M. Emery, who will be 83 years old on April 26th next ; his wife, who was 80 years old on November aolh last; and her brother, Christian D. Kendick, who was 87 last August. They all reside in Fishmgcreek town ship, and are in good health. Methodist Episoopal Onuroh, The revival services in this church this week have been of unusual inter-' ,est. For the past two or three nights the altar has been filled, with earnest seekers. The audiences have been large so large that if it does not rain the services to-night will be held in the main auditorium. Rev. M. E McLirn will preach. Christian people re urged to pray for the meeting, and the unconverted tire cordially invited 10 come. bJDMOORATS NOMINATE. Frank Ikeler is the Party's Choice for President of Council- The Attendance was Quite Large, but Inter est Lagged. The Democratic cauens, convened in the Town Hall Thursday evening last at 7.30, The meeting came to order, and after a brief statement, set ting forth the object ot the gathering by V. A. Evert, Esq., G. F. Quick was chosen chairman, and W. A. Evert and R. Rush Zarr Secretaries. The first in order, in the line of nominations, was that of Justice of the Peace. There was no opposition to Guy Jacoby, the present incumbent, and he was made the unanimous choice. For President of Town Council, Frank Ikeler was the only name pre sented and his nomination was made unanimous. There appeared to be no dearth of candidates for members of Council as can be seen from the following list, which was placed in nomination: Con. L. Cronin, Henry F. Dieffenbach, John A. Cox, Wm. Kashner, C. S. Furman, D. R. Coflfinan and Dr. T. C. Harter The vote was then taken. C. M. Hess and C. M. Terwilliger were appointed tellers. The result : Cronin 89, Dieffenbach, 65, Cox, 68, Kashner, 33, Furman 19, Coffman, 25, Harter 11. The first three were declared the nominees. There were two candidates for tax collector, L. M. Sleppy and E. J. Stetler. The vote of the caucus was largely in favor of the former, and he will be the party's candidate tor that office. J. C. Rutter Jr. was nominated for school director without opposition. On motion of William Krickbaum, and duly seconded and carried, the chair was vested with authority to till any vacancies, that may arise from withdrawals or other causes. The Ward nominations were then made. 1st ward Judge, Chas. Pensyl, Inspector, Fred. C. Eyer, Reg. Asses sor, Thos. Gorrey, Jr. 2nd ward Judge, John Welliver, Inspector, George Yost, Reg. Asses sor, Frank Baum. 3rd ward Judge, C. E. Savage, Inspector, P. H Freeze, Reg. Asses sor, G. D. Hartman. 4th ward Judge, Wm. Kashner, Inspector, John Wanick, Reg. Asses sor, John Tracy. Death of Amrnth Noble, Amruth Noble, well known because of his long residence in this town, he having lived here continuously for about thirty-eig'.it years, .died at his home on Catharine street, rriday morning. The affliction was a gen eral breaking up of the system. He had been compelled to remain in- doors for some time past. A few davs previous to his death he was stricken with paralysis, and his con dition from that time on was such as to admit of but little hope. He con tinued to grow weaker until death claimed him. In his younger life he v.as a boatman on the canal. He gave up that business and located in town, where he secured employment as bus driver for Peter Billmeyer, who, at that time, conducted the Ex change Hotel. He was afterward employed by W. H. Gilmore. It was at the latter position that his health gave way, and he was compelled to retire. Mr. Noble is survived by a wife and one son, Amruth. The fu neral, with interment in Rosemont Cemetery, occurred on Monday, Rev. McLinn, ot the Lutheran Church, of ficiating. FAIR BLOOMSBURG. The following lines were construct ed by a book agent, now in town. He has a personal prejudice against no toriety, and for that reason has re quested us to omit his name : There's a bright little berg, which I quite of- ten visit, And of which a few words I would say, For nought in the world would tempt me to miss it, When my business called me that way. 'Tis a picturesque town, 'pon the slope of a hill, And the river gently glides at its base, I'roducinc a picture so peaceful and still, For contentment seems to reign in the place. Its people are industrious, free-hearted and gav, And treat all who call with respect, So whether 011 business, or pleasure you stay, You will leave with a sign ot regret. I now haste away in response to the call Of duty, to return I hope soon, I regard thee of towns, the fairest of all, Anal love thee and thy people, fair Bloom AROUND THE COURT- Resolutions Adopted by the Oounty Com misaiuners, and County Auditors. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board of County Com missioners at a recent meeting: That the regular meeting days for the commissioners at their office in Bloomsburg be Tuesday and Satur day of each week, at which time all persons having business with the Board will appear and present the same or have it presented for con sideration and to meet on such other days as the Board shall adjourn to, as they may find necessary for the per formance of their official duties t and that no pay be allowed any member ot the Board for time at office out side of their regular meeting days, except for adjourned meetings and meetings on call after each member has had due notice; and that no bills be approved, or orders drawn on the county treasurer, except at a meeting of the full Board, or of which the ab sent member has had due notice, or thesatne having been duly authorized at a previous meeting regularly held by the Board and so appearing on the minutes; and it is also provided that the several members shall draw their pay quarterly, beginning witli March 31st, on bills properly made out as required by law and orders drawn on the county treasurer. It is turther agreed that if any one member of the Board shall discover any thing at any bridge in the county which needs immediate repair he is nereby directed 'o have same repair ed at once. And further, that the general repairs needed at any bridge shall be brought before the Board at a meeting and the Board shall direct how and by whom the work shall be done, and the one having charge of such repairs shall first approve the bill as being correct before the Board approves the same. It is also' agreed that no persons be paid for any re pairs or snowing bridges unless the same shall have ben ordered by the Board. Solicitor Zarr decided that the act of 1878, relating to the commissioners having their bonds acknowledged and recorded at the expense of the county, was still in force Fnd, therefore, the county was liable; also that the county is not liable to the prothonotary for swearing the jury commissioners and their clerk ; neither is county liable for pay of clerk to jury commissioners. Acting on the question of compen sation of the County Treasurer, the County Auditors offered the follow ing resolution, which was concurred in by the Commissioners. Resolved, that the full compensa tion of the county treasurer for the year beginning the hrst Monday ot January 1900 shall be three per ceni on all monies received and paid out by him, (this to mean commission only one way, that is on monies paid out) saving and excepting th it said treasurer shall receive only one and one-half per cent, for monies paid by him for the redemption of county bonds and the interest on same; and that said treasuter shall receive only one and one-half per cent, on monies paid by him for any one item (said item to mean the whole construction of such item for bridge repairs, bridge building or contracts of any kind) ot repairs or improvements to any public building or any county, creek or river bridge or any other improvements, or construction of any kind whatever, or damage awarded in any case, or the approach to any bridge or road where such cost or bill shall exceed $500; and that the county treasurer shall receive no commission or compensa tion for monies paid by him for tem porary loans ot any kind, and if any new bond indebtedness becomeneces sary the treasurer shall receive only one-half of one per cent, in paying out the proceeds of such bonds. Submitted to the Board of Auditors January 31st, 1900. Guy Tacoby Esq., who has been renominated by the Democrats of this town for the office of Justice of the Peace, has filled that position heretofore with entire satisfaction. He is cool, level-headed, endowed with good common sense and excel lent judgment, and being a lawyer, his legal knowledge is of great assistance in the performance of his duties. He will no doubt be re elected. The D. L. & W. Railroad Com pany has purchased of W. S. Ash at Lime Kidge, a piece ot land, on which a milk station will be estab lished. This will afford the farmers iu that section an opportunity to dispose of their unlit. ' COOKT PROCEEDINGS. A Large Atlondanco Marked the First Two Days of Regular February Court. The regular February term of Court convened at 10 o'clock a m. on Mon day with his Honor Robert R. Little, and Associates Fox and Kurtz, on the bench. Estate Aaron Boone. Repoit or exceptions to auditor's report referred back to the auditor. Rebecca Croop vs. Henry Drifuss. Rule for new trial discharged upon the plaintiff filling a writing "within 30 days tint she will remit ail of verdict in excess of $25.00, otherwise rule made absolute. W. L. Ritter vs. James II. Ben scoter, Mechanic's hen stricken from the records. James B. Case vs. Charles Walker et al. Judgment stricken off. Union National Bank, of Mahanoy City, vs. Magee Carpet Works. Rule to show cause why judgment should not be entered for want of sufficient affidavit of defense. Rule discharged. C. A. Caswell appointed guardian of E. O. Caswell, minor child of J. O.'Caswell. David Eveland appointed guardian of Minnie M. and Myrtle J. Stine, minor children Ot Daniel Stine. Cleveland Twp. Poor District vs. Middle Creek Twp. Poor District. Petition for allowance of aounsel fees. Rule granted. J. A. Guie admitted and sworn as a member of Columbia county bar. W. E. Deitterick appointed inspec tor of elections for the 4th distrfct of Bloomsburg. Com. vs. G. W. Perkins. Contin ued to next sessions. Estate of Elias Dreibelbis. Report of sale confirmed nisi. Commonwealth vs. Sober. Con tinued to next sessions. Road in Miilville Borough and Greenwood Twp., near Friends' meet ing house. Report of viewers in fa vor of a road confirmed nisi. Estate Letilia Everett. Report of sale confirmed nisi. C. L. Sands was appointed foreman of grand jury. B. F. Dallman appointed constable to wait on grand jury. Bruce Fortner appointed inspector of elections for 2nd. ward of Centralia. Estate William Thoaias. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Report of reviewers against a road in Montour township, near house of W. C. Kuster, confirmed nisi. Estate of Mary E. Drake. Report of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of Catherine Vandine. Re port of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of David Vandine. Report of sale confirmed nisi. Estate ot Allen Shellhamer. Report of sale confirmed nisi. Esther Bittenbender vs. Samuel R. Bittenbender. Subpoena in divorce awarded. Estate of Bi F. Ford. Repoit of sale confirmed nisi C. T. Adams appointed guardian of Hattie and Robert E. Miller mihor children of W. F. Miller. Ida Li McAfee vs. Levi McAffee. Subpoena in divorce awarded. M. A. Bibby appointed guardian of Byron, Pearl, Sterling, Pardee and G. W. L. Manhart, minor children ot Sarah J. Manhart. Estate of Ezra Stevens. Partition awarded. Estate Daniel Suit. Petition of A. T. Suit for approval ot the payment ot the funeral expenses ot Jesse r. auu. Granted. Recognizance of Lloyd Ernest in the sum of $300.00 taken for appear ance at May sessions. County auditor s report presented and ordered filed. . David H. Remley vs. Amanda G. Remley. Divorce decreed. D. C. Knight vs. W. t. Knight Divorce decreed. Estate E. A. Rawlings. Sale of real estate ordered and administratrix cranted permission to bid at the sale Com. vs. Hoyd shatter, a true Din. Report of reviewers against a road in Fishingcreek twp., near A. J. Karns. Confirmed absolute. Report of viewers for county bridge over Briar Creek, near M. M. retty s Confirmed absolute. ReDort of viewers in favor of the acquisition of toll bridge over Susque hanna River at tierwicK connrmea absolute. Report of viewers in favor of public road in Cleveland twp. Confirmed nisi. 1 The court entered its decree incor porating the borough of Orangeville and appointed the following election officers : M. B. Patterson, Judge; George H. Harman and R. A. Brew Like glorious sunshine our Their golden rays shed Our Fine Stock of Overcoats and Ulsters MUST BE SOLD. True, every day brings its satis fied buyers, but while they are going fast, they must go faster still. When we say OUR OVERCOATS MUST BE SOLD Tis no idle talk, no advertising catch phrase. They all must go, and the prices are going to make you take them away. If you need an Overcoat, If you think you'd like one, If you're ever going to need one, Now is your time to buy. For they must go, if low Prices will make them go. Ben Gidding BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. Come in and see us we'll treat you right. er, Inspectors. For the township the court appointed Bowman's mill as the election place and Wesley Bowman Judy'e and Judson Kocher and Jossph Henrie, inspectors. Estate John H. Henninger. Audi tor's report confirmed nisi. Recognizance of Frank Smyth in the sum of $300, taken in open court. Estate George Beagle Order to sell real estate, gtaoted. Allowance of $200.00 granted E. O. Caswell. C. D. Fowler vs. Susan Fowler. Divorce decreed. Nelson Johnson vs. Sarah C. John- son. Divorce aecreea. Arthur Thomas pleads guilty to the charge of ferceny. David Pursell was retried upon a charge of stealing chickens. The jury returns a verdict of not guilty and the county to pay costs. Commonwealth vs. Eva Omlor. Assault and battery. Not a true bill and the county to pay costs. Frank Sanders was put on trial for f. anc- b. Jessie Detraine, prosecu trix. After the evidence of the pros ecutrix was heard, the defendant withdrew the plea of not guilty. He was immediately sentenced to pay a fine of $50.00, to pay $15 00 lying in expenses, and $1.2 a week for the support of the child until it reaches the age of seven years. James Glenn was acquitted of the charge of larceny. Estate of UirT Arter. Order for sale of real estate granted. David I. Maguire vs. Clara A. Ma- guire. retition tor aivorce. ruD- lication ordered. In re estate of Henry Detwiler. Report of inquest is continued until next term. In the matter of the Sheriff's sale of the estate of Henry Hill, deed. The acknowledgement of the Sheriff's deed is continued until next term. In the estate of Samuel Henrie. The order of sale is continued. In the estate of Levi Beishline, or der of sale continued. In the matter of a public road in Pine township, near the dwelling house of Toel Cox. The order to the viewers is continued. Commonwealth vs. Stanley Hallock, Embezzlement. Defendant pleaded cuilty to four and five counts in the indictment. Upon request of the counsel for the defendant, Mr. Am- prices fall, dollars for you all" merman, and by agreement with the District Attorney, sentence was sus pended. Commonwealth vs. Minnie Sassa- man, Malicious, mischief. Upon motion, nol pros, allowed. Commonwealth vs. Boyd Shaffer. Assault and battery. This was by far the most interesting case on the list. It appears that Harry Mitchell and a young lady, Miss Rosabelle Fennesy.were walking out Fifth street, this town, on the evening of Decem ber 17th last, and were met by Shaf fer. Mitchell claimed that a few words were exchanged, after which Shaffer struck him, knocking him down and breaking his wrist. The defendant denied that he had struck Mitchell at all. Several witnesses testified on both sides, including the young lady. The case occupied the attention of the Court nearly all of Tuesday, and a part of Wednes day, The verdict of the jury, after being out nearly six hours, was guilty. GRAND JURORS' REPORT. We have examined the public build ings and find them in good repair ex cept the Recorder's office and Judge's room. We recommend for Recorder's office 3 revolving stools, ceiling paint ed light, window cords, table cover, new window locks, shutter fastening fixed, type writer for use of record books, wainscoting repaired, room papered. We also recommend for Judge's and adjoining room, both rooms papered, ceiling repaired, com municating door cut between rooms also adjoining room carpeted. We also recommend matting in the hall on first floor. We also recom mend that an arc light be placed in front of jail and telephone in jail. C. L. Sands, Foreman. ElectioQ Notioes. Constables can procure election notices for the spring election at this office. They will be sent by mail for, twelve cents a dozen. Cash must ac company the order. Postage stamps will be accepted on mail orders. The Right Rev. Bishop Talbot, D. D will visit St. Paul's Church, Wed nesday April 11. This will be in the week before Easter. A fine pair of white chickens are exhibited in the window of E. F. Row's barber shop.
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