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VOL. 35.
BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY .8, 1900.
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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.