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BLOOMSISUllG, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1900.
NO. U
LAID TO REST IN R0SEM0NT
THE
0B3LQUIE3 OF THE
CHRISTIAN BEIUE.
LATE
Largely Attended on Saturday Afternoon
Burled With Honon ol War The
Largest Funeral Seen In Bloomi
burg for Many Yean,
The remains ol Christian Reice
reached Bloomsburg via the D. L. &
W. Railroad Friday afternoon at 4:1,
and were conveyed to the home of
his father, Charles Reice, on East
Third street, from which place the
funeral occurred Saturday aftcrnon at
three o'clock. The services were
conducted by Rev. M. E. McLinn, of
the Lutheran Churcji, assisted by
Rev. J. D. Smith, of the Baptist
Church. The male choir of the
Young Men's Christian Association
sang two beautiful selections. The
cortege left the house a little after
four o'clock. It was an imposing
spectacle. Main street, on either
side, was lined with people. At the
cemetery the scene reminded one of
Memorial Day.
After the body had been lowered
into its last resting place, Rev. Mc
Linn conducted a short service, and a
firing squad from Company F, Penn
sylvania Volunteers, Danville, under
Riley Watts, fired the salutes. The
report of the last salute had just died
away, when a member ot the same
company sounded taps from the top
of Rosemont. T he soft, sweet tones
of the bugle had a noticeable effect
on the crowd, and many eyes were
jeweled with tears. The Band then
rendered " Abide With Me," in a very
effective manner, and the services
were at an end.
The pallbearers we're Walter Os-
trander, James Kramer, George
Gross, Ralph Gaskins, Charles Jones,
and William Hunt, and the firing
squad, Frank Newbaker, Oscar Bur-
dick, Percy Spade, Michael Connelly,
Herbert Dreifus, William Russell, and
William Sechler.
There was a profusion of rare and
beautiful flowers, consisting of a
shield, presented by a number of citi
zens, an anchor, the gift of the Order
of Elks, and a number of beautiful
bouquets, from friends.
Chris., by which name he was
known, was a quiet young man, and
was liked by everybody. When it
was learned that war was inevitable,
be was among the first to express a
desire to become a soldier. He joined
the Pennsylvania Volunteers, and of
fered himself to fight in the cause of
Cuban independence. He was hon
orably discharged, without having
been sent to the front, and returned
borne. Still possessing an unsatisfied
desire to taste of real war, he enlisted
in the Regular army, and was sent to
the Philippine Islands. His stay in
the faraway land was a disastrous one,
as he was taken with chronic diar
rhoea, and was placed on board a hos
pital ship. It was hoped that his life
would be spared until he reached
borne, but it was not to be so, and on
January 13 he surrendered to the
44 pale charger." It may truly be said
that Christian Reice sacrificed his life
on the altar of human freedom. He
has joined the " army of the dead,"
and to him we dedicate Carleton's
sweet lines :
"When the years of life are over, and the
cares of earth are done ;
When the rei(jn of Time is ended, and Eter
nity begin ;
wnen tne thunder 01 (Jmmscience on our
weakened senses roll,
And the sky alxve shkll wither, and be gath
ered like a scroll :
When among the mighty mountains, and
across the mighty sea.
The sublime, celestial bugler shall ring out
tne reveille.
lay he march with brightest laurels, and
with proud, victorious tread,
To his station, up in heaven, with the
"Army of the Dead."
Fire broke out in a building on
seventh street, occupied by one Mr,
Goss, in which he carries on the man
ufacture of toy furniture, about mid
night Sunday night. The Rescue
Company was on the scene in a tew
minutes, and the blaze was put out
before it had wrought any very great
damage. lhis is the second time
that fire has threatened the building
The loss is fully covered by insurance
Next Sunday afternoon the men's
meeting in the Y. M. C. A. building
at 2:30 o'clock, will be conducted by
Mr. W. L. White. Subject, " Indiffer
ence." A number of short talks will
be given by young men. Good, live
singing, led by the male choir. The
invitation cordially extended to all
men to be present.
MRS. MARY BARTON MESEEHHALL.
Mrs. Mary Barton Mendenhall,
relict of the late Eiias Mendenhall,
died at her home on Normal Hill, at
an early hour Sunday morning. It
would seem fitting and proper that
more than a brief tribute of respect
be paid her memory. Mrs. Menden
hall had been unwell for a long time,
but tried to conceal from the other
members of the lamily her failing
health, confident that she would yet
be well, but the disease with which she
was afflicted, became more complicat
ed, she continued to grow weaker,
until about 6:30 o'clock Sunday morn
ing, when she quiely submitted
herself to the will ol Him, in whose
hands are the issues of life, and sank
to the sleep that knows no waking.
Thomas Barton, the great-grand
father of Mrs. Mary Mendenhall, emi
grated with his wife, Hannah Clark,
from England to Virginia and settled
on the James River, being among the
first settlers in the country. They
afterward moved to Pennsylvania at or
near Philadelphia. They had ten
children who settled in various parts
of the Unrtad States: Pennsylvania,
Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey
and Virginia. One son, Elisha was
born in Virginia in 1742. As his
second wile he married Anna Mc
Carter. With her he moved to Hem
lock township, near the Red Mill. Of
their children, Isaiah, John, Anna,
married to Abraham Klotz; Caleb,
Cyrus, and Betsy, married to William
Robison, all settled in or nearby
Bloomsburg. Isaiah married Mary
Thornton; they lived on the farm by
the Hemlock bridge. Their children
of whom Mrs. .Mendenhall was the
youngest were: Mrs. Evalina Rupert,
Caleb, James, ELsha and Eli all form
er residents of Bloomsburg. Mary
was married to Elias Mendenhall and
they had hve children, two of whom,
Charles R., and Harry C, are living.
The eldest son Isaiah died in early
manhood.
Mrs. Mendenhall inherited from her
ancestors sterling qualities. By her
kindly bright manner she made and
retained many friends. Her ancest
ors for generations were connected
with the Episcopal churc.i, of which
she was an active and faithful mem
ber.
The funeral occurred from the iesi-
dence Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock, Rev. David N. Kirkby of the
Episcopal church officiating. A
quartette of mixed voices, composed
of Miss Mable Peacock, Mrs. Dr. M.
Hess, D. J. Hummer and D. J.
Tasker sang "Lead Kindly Light" and
"Abide With Me." The pall bearers
were John G. Freeze, J. M. Clark,
Geo. S. Robbins, J. R. Townsend, J
L. Dillon and Charles Funston. Inter
ment was made in Rosemont ceme
tery.
A Remarkable Performer.
The News of Wilkes-Barre has the
following to say about Miss Elsie
Hicks, daughter of Wm. Hicks, of
this town :
" The Musical Club held its fourth
recital at the home of Miss Josepl
ine Loveland, Friday afternoon, and
there was great enthusiasm over the
afternoon's music. Many of the mem
bers declared it was the best musical
event that they had ever heard ren
dered in Wilkes-Barre by amateur tal
ent. The event par excellence was
the piano playing of Miss Elsie Hicks,
of Bloomsburg. She is a young miss
of only seventeen, and she has been
studying in serious vein only three
years, so it is stated, but she shows a
remarkable gift, not only for conquer
ing the technical difficulties, but for
grasping the impressions of the com
poser. In other words, even at this
early age, she has, decidedly marked,
that rare thing known among music
ians as temperament, a sine qua non
of successful musicians, and without
which they can never rise above a
certain point, no matter how hard
and continued the effort. Miss Hicks
is a remarkable performer, and after
her playing of the tremendously diffi
cult Rhapsodie No. 131a composition
filled with technical difficulty, the
members of the club gathered around
and congratulated her. They are al
ready planning to have her again as
soon as possible, and when she will
have the opportunity ot being heard
before a larger audience. A more
appreciative gathering than that which
heard her Friday, however, would be
impossible to muster. She plays with
the utmost confidence and makes no
concessions whatever to nervousness."
"A Trip to Cooutowu was
poorly patronized Monday evening,
The show was a good one, and de
served a better attendance.
JOSEPH SHARPLESS.
THE
0L03E OF A LONtr AND USE
FUL LIFE.
Ha Wat One ol Bloomsburg'i Oldest Roil-
denti Death Occurred at Hit Resi
dence Monday Morning at
Seven O'clock.
Joseph Sharpless, aged ninety one
years, three months and six days,
after a comparatively brief illness, has
passed from time into eternity. His
death occurred at his home on West
Main street, between seven and eight
o'clock Monday morning. As might
be expected for a man of his advanc
ed age, his health had been greatly
impaired for a long time, but only
about a week previous to his death
was he compelled to take his bed.
Mr. Sharpless was the last member of
a family of nine children.
He descended from John Sharpless,
a native ot bnglano: who immigrated
to America about two months before
the first coming of William Penn, and
settled in Chester, Delaware County,
Penn. The first ot his dscendents
to come to Columbia County, was his
great-grandson, Benjamin Sharpless.
The family were originally members
of the society of Friends. Benjamin
was born in 1764 m Chester County,
and died in 1857. When a young
man he crossed the mountains and
settled in Sunbury, where he bought
and operated a grist-mill, and also
taught school for some time. He sub
sequently moved to Catawissa, where
he purchased a farm and also a grist
mill adjoining, now the -site of the
paper-mill at Catawissa. Here he es
tablished a paper-mill and paid, for
years nine cents per pound for white
rags, and manufactured paper by
hand. When young he learned the
saddler's trade, but never followed it
in this country, except to make his
own harness. He married Hannah
Bonsell, also a member of the society
of Friends, and by this union there
were eleven children, two of whom
died young. Those who grew to
maturity were as follows: Mary Ann,
deceased, wife of Dr. Wadsworth, of
Catawissa. this county; Eliza, un
married, and now eighty-three years
old; Edward, married first to Betsy
Roth, and after her death to Nancy
Pancoast, now a resident of Marion,
Ohio; William was three times married
and now resides at Catawissa; Joseph,
married Mary E. Foster of Catawissa;
John, married Sally A. Harder; Har
riet, married George Keilsnyder;
Sarah, married Louis Yetter; an 1
Kersey married Mary Margaret Hard
er. Mr. Sharpless was Dorn Decem
ber o, 1808, and reared to th? paper
mill business with his father, with
whom he remained until twenty-six
years of age. He then began on his
own account and has been identified
with the business interests of Blooms
burg and the county since, and for
thirty vears conducted what was
known as the Sharpless Foundry,
Several years ago he sold the foundry
to his son. and retired from active
business. Mr. Sharpless was a republi
can and served his vicinity in such
local offices as member of council,
school director, and during the war
was an earnest supporter of Union
cause. Mr. and Mrs. snarpiess nave
m ni .1 I
had rine children, seven ot whom
grew up: Harriet K., i,ioya 1., cen
jamin F., Mrs. I. J. Vanderslice,
Clara, Mrs. Wesley Eyer, Araminta
E., wife of the late Jasper Wilson,
Mary Ellen and Harry F., of Pueblo,
Col.
The funeral services were conducted
at the house yesterday atternoon at
two o'clock by Rev. B. C. Conner.
Interment in Roseaiont Cemetery.
An article appeared in this paper,
last week, concerning the manage
ment of the Bloomsburg Wheelmen's
Club, which seems to have cast some
reflection on the treasurer, Thomas
Moore, for not submitting statements
of the finances. His re-election to
the same position indicates that the
club has confidence in him, and we
are informed that his reports have al
ways been ready when wanted. If
there was any fault it was because
they were not called tor. In any
event the matter is a private one be
tween the club and its treasurer, and
net a subject for newspaper comment
It was hastily written, just as we
were going to press, and unintention
ally escaped the eye'of the editor, or
it would not have been printed. The
editor is assured that there was no in
tention to reflect on Mr. Moore, and
we recret that the article was so
worded as to give that impression.
AN AUED KESIDENT PASSES AWAY.
Joseph Vanderslice, died Sunday
morning in the eighty-third year of his
age, at the residence of Daniel S.
Laubach, on Last Third Street, where
he had been making his home for
over a year. Air. vanderslice, nan
been feeble for a long time and his
death was not at all unexpected. He
was a son ol Joseph R. Vanderslice
and was born in Montgomery County,
Pennsylvania, in 1818. The same
year of his birth, his parents moved
on a farm in Mt. Pleasant township,
this County. He remained at home
until he reached his maturity, after
which he began tor himself, chosing
the life of a farmer, in which he was
quite successful. He was married in
1834 to Miss Margaret, daughter of
he late Judge McReynolds of Hem
lock township, this County, and a
sis;er of Dr McReynolds, of West
Third Street, this town. As a result
of this union, four children were born,
two are dead. The survivers are:
Agnes, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and
John, living in Luzerne County. Mrs.
Vanderslice died about sixteen years
ago.
The funeral will occur to-day. Ser
vices will be conducted at the house
at 10 o'clock. The body will be ta
ken to Berwick for interment.
Uourl Proceedings.
Court convened Monday morning
with His Honor Robert R. Little and
Associate Fox on the bench.
Alex A. Colley appointed constable
of Benton township vice G. S. Mc-
Henry resigned. Bond approved.
Com. vs. H. C. W. Matz, Re taxa
tion of costs. Exception to findings
of Clerk of Quarter Sessions.
Com. vs. Henry Matz. bame as
above. Papers in hands of Court.
Road in Catawissa and Main town
ships near John A. Shuman s. Excep
tions to report of re-viewers. Papers
in hands of Court.
Chas. C Evans, Executor, vs. D.
Z. Remaley et al, administrators. In
eauitv. Settlement and decree ot
Court filed.
Petition of Owen Suit for peddler's
license filed. License granted.
In re-widening of river road in town
of Bloamsbure from Market street to
town line. Exceptions to report ot
re viewers. Papers in hands of Court.
Estate of Allen Shelhamer. ' Peti
tion tor specific performance of con
tract. Rule granted.
Petition of Wm. Jackson, Guardian
of Anna and Pearl Jackson for allow
ance granted .
Bond of John G. Harman. Guard
ian of Bessie, Mary and Nellie Raw
lings approved.
Wm. Krickbaum vs. C. B. Ohl
Petition for interpleader. Hearing in
open Court.
A Youn? Lady's Sad Death-
The community was startled and
saddened Wednesday morning to
'earn of the death of Elizabeth R.
Kuhn, which occurred about 9:30
o'clock Tuesday night. For the past
several months she had been ill, but
her friends were hopeful of her re
covery. On Friday she made several
calls- among friends. Saturday her
condition took an alarming phase, and
and in spite of medical skill, she con
tinued to sink until death came at the
above-mentioned time. Miss Kuhn
was the youngest daughter of the late
I. S. Kuhn. She was twenty-seven
years of age, and was most an estima
ble young lady. She was an interest
ing figure in society, and the fading
out of the young life is very pathetic
A mother and four sisters survive,
Mrs. Dr. Kirby, of Mauch Chunk,
Mrs. Butler, Mrs. J. G. Wells, and
Mrs. J. K. Bittenbender, of this town.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the house to morrow afternoon at
two o'clock, after which interment
will be made in Rosemont Cemetery.
Home Trade
People who have at heart the inter
ests of the community in which they
live, will spend their money at home
as far as possible. 1 o be sure, one
finds a larger assortment to select
from in the larger city stores, in all
kinds of goods, but home dealers in
most all lines, can procure a selection
at any time, it',given the opportunity,
Money spent at home helps every
body. Money sent away for goods
that could be procured at home, helps
nobody but the sender and the city
tradesman. It is a good plan to give
home dealers the first chance, and if
they can't supply you then send away
but don't take it for granted that you
can't cet what vou want at home
until you ask.
WE'VE GOT TO HAVE
Your :
THIS SPRING !
Can't do without
out anybody's trade.
Will make it worth your while to
trade here.
See if we don't.
WE HAVE OUR ADVANCE
Hals
in. They are all new and desirable.
We are sole agents for the celebra
ted "Youman's" and "Broadway
Special " Hats. They sell at $5.00 and
$3.00. But that is not all the Hats
we carry. We have them from 50
cents up.
BeriGidding
BLOOMSBURG, PENNA.
tJcS Come in and see us we'll treat you right.
The Leader
DEPARTMENT STORE.
CARPETS! If there
about, it's Carpets. No store in the town, nor in the country
carries the stock we do. We would be nearer the truth if we
said that all the stock in the county combined would not equal
our stock. All patterns new. Latest colorings. We sold off all
our old stock out of town.
Moquetts. Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels.
Rugs and Art Squares, Ingrains, Newest
Effects. All Wool, Half Wool and Cotton.
Brussel Art
Squares from
$10 to $20
We give you a
stock of fifty to
Just a Flier.
500 yards
10 wire worst
ed tapestry
brussels.
Made and Lined
60 cents.
choose from. No
one else can show
the line.
FURNITURE! Alt
of old stock until it all went.
stock we have ever shown is now in our warerooms. ino matter
what vou want, come down and see the line, hear our prices and
1 1 1 f 1 1 i. . -
then if you want to, go ana
prices.
We do upholstering ana Repairing. Lowest i-rices.
DRY GOODS! Dress goods of all the quick selling
fabrics. Homespuns, Covets,
Have you heard of our Val, Laces?
A 6c. lace for 1 Jc. a yard. Would be a bargain would it not?
Well, parties we sold the ijc. and 2c. laces to, said 6 and 7 cents
would have been reasonable. We alone sell the Royal Wor
cester Corset. Are they good? Well we'll sell you the second
one.
The Leader Department Store. .
Trade
it! Can't do with
ant! Sblsf a
is anv thing we know something
MATTINGS!
Look in our
Fourth Street
Window.
An Artistic re
minder of Sum
mers Approach.
new goods. We cut the prices
The largest and best selected new
mase tne otner teuow meet uui
Venetian Cloths, etc.