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VOL. 35.
BLOOMSBUKG, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 12. 11)00.
NO. 15
Mar
NEW TOWN COUNCIL.
TIRST REGULAR MEETING HELD
THURSDAY EVEHING-
Fred Ikeler, Esq., Choten at Solicitor,
Wesley Knorr Retains the Chief ol
Policemamhip.
The first meeting of Bloomsburg's
newly elected law makers, occurred
in accordance with the custom,
Thursday evening last, that being the
first Thursday after the first Monday,
in April.
Frank Ikeler, who will preside over
the deliberations of the Councilmanic
body for the ensuing twelve months,
was on hand several ninutcs previous
to the time set for the meeting. The
members too, were very punctual,
each answering to his name at the
roll call.
As usual with first meeting, there
was quite a crowd on hand, the
cramped area of the room being
inadequate to furnish even standing
room for the throng that sought ad
mittance. When the appointed time arrived,
promptly, and without any hesitation,
Mayor Ikeler took the chair, rapped
for order and called for the reading of
the minutes of the previous meeting
The same were accepted.
The first business was the question
of the pay of officers. A motion that
the salary of the secretary be the
same as last year $20 per month
was unanimously adopted.
There were two nominations for
secretary. Freeze Quick, who has
tuicu iiig ivi mice jcaia paai)
and R. H. Ringler. A vote was ta
ken, the former being elected.
The retaining fee for Town Solid
tor was fixed at $25, same as hereto
fore, and Fred Ikeler was chosen for
the office. The other nominations
were W. A. Evert and ri. A. M'Kil-
lip.
It was decided to fix the salary of
high constable the same as last year,
950. There were two nominations for
the place, namely : Miles Betz and J
W. Gibbs. The vote was four to two,
m favor of Betz.
The compensation of the street
commissioner called forth considera
ble discussion, each member giving
an opinion. It was finally adjusted
by making a reduction from $2.00 to
$1.75 per day. There was no dearth
of applicants for the position. Fred
Neyhard, C. R. Housel and John
Waters were placed in nomination
A vote showed Neyhard to be the
choice, he receiving four of the six.
Housel received the other two.
It was moved and seconded that
the salary of the chief of police be
the same as last year, $40 per month
lmed.
Wesley Knorr was retained in this
capacity. He had plenty of opposi
tion, there being three other nomina
tions Arlington Shultz, H. G. Hou
lei and Frank Baum. The vote was
divided between two, Knorr receiving
A and Shultz a.
1 he salary of town treasurer was
fixed at one per cent, on all moneys
disbursed. Three applicants appeared,
X. Carpenter, R. R. Zarr and J
11. Maize. Carpenter was elected,
There was no opposition to T. C.
Brown for town engineer, and he was
unanimously elected. The salary for
this officer was not fixed, but figuring
on the amount paid Mr. Brown last
year.which was $130, the pay will run
aoout 20 cents an hour.
r. u. Uartman was chosen vice
president without opposition
This closed the election of officers,
and President Ikeler named the fol
lowing committees :
Street - Dieffenbach, Cox and
Smith.
Fire and Water Cronin, Cox and
Smith.
Light Cox, Dieffenbach and Cro-
nin.
Finance John, Uartman and Cro
run.
Sanitary Smith, John and Hart
nan.
Upon motion of Mr. Smith, and
duly seconded, it was decided that the
North West street extended about
fifty feet.
Moved and seconded that the mat
ter be referred to street committee.
The question of whether or not
trees should be planted in Athletic
Park, furnished a subject for a lengthy
discussion. It was the opinion of
several members of Council that Ath
letic Association hold a lease on the
park, which does not run out 'till next
year, and that trees cannot be planted
until the expiration of said lease. The
solicitor was instructed to look the
matter up.
The case of Ellis Summers was laid
over without any action being taken
on it. It will be remembered that he
was injured by a train while crossing
the B. & S. Railroad track, near the
Red Rock bridge, several months
ago.
The street committee was instructed
to look after culvert bridge, at Fifth
and East streets, which is reported in
bad condition, and also to investigate
as to whether or not a guard rail, at
the northern entrance to the bridge
over ths canal, at Catharine street,
is necessary.
It was moved, seconded and car
ried, that crossings be put down at
Ohl's alley, on Third street, and on
Barton street ; that the crossing at
Iron and Fifth streets be repaired,
and also the one near the Steam Dye
Works, on West street.
The street committee is instructed
to notify John Custer and James De-
Witt to put down pavements in front
of their properties on West Third
street.
Water meter at town hall reported
out of order. Referred to committee
on fire and water.
William May and Rhode Tracey
appeared before Council in the inter
est of the Rescue Fire Company,
Said Company is desirous that Coun
cil satisfy the interest on a loan of
$1,000 for a period of ten years. The
loan will be paid off by the Company
at the rate of $100, and perhaps
more a year. President Ikeler said
a special meeting would be called to
consider the matter. In the mean
time the necessary papers are to be
prepared.
The following bills were presented
and the secretary instructed to issue
orders for same :
L. E. Waller, cinder, . $414
H. A. M'Killip, solicitor, . 105
American Gas Light Co., . 9
American Electric Light Co., 435
Creasy & Wells, 6
Harman & Hassert, . . . 1
Bloomsburg S. & E. L. Co., . 4 '5
W. C. Trappe 6 13
Frank Richart, . . . . . 5 15
POLICE.
Drake, 1
Wintersteen, 1
Martin, 1
Baum, 1
Corbett 1
R. R. John appeared in the interest
of a new fire company, the designa
tion of which is to be Good Will Fire
Co.. No. a. The promoters of the
new organization were former mem
bers of Good Will lire Co., No. 4
The division is the result of dissatis
faction. Inasmuch as the old organ
ization has all the paraphernilia, the
new company would like Council to
purchase a new outfit, and secure a
suitable location. The matter was
laid over for the present.
This concluded the evening's busi
ness and Council adjourned.
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Centrales Peril-
An attempt to destroy Centralia by
fire was made early Saturday morning
when six burglars, in order to cover
the looting of the Lehigh Valley Rail
road station, applied the torch to six
buildings and then escaped by fleeing
to the mountains. A posse ot citi
zens was hurriedly organized, and had
the buralars been found their lives
would have been of little value. Four
iesidences owned by George Davis,
made fuel for the flames. 1 he struc
tures were quickly burned to the
around. Dr. T. M. Gwinner and
Joseph Gerber being badly injured
and narrowly escaped death by falling
into a ce ar of one of the puuciings.
The station was lobbed of goods to
regular business of Council during the the extent of $500, while the loss by
. ... . I ... 1 ;.-, n o tint
reacn many umu
coming year would be commenced at
7.30 o ciocic sharp, each meeting
night, and close not later than ten
o clock.
The following building permits
were granted 1
Guy Jacoby, for an addition to his
nouse on Pine street.
11. tf.eimara, tor building on
North West street.
H. Reimard appeared and
sked that Council have sewer on
fire will
amount.
For Rent.
Two of the best rooms for offices
in the town, second floor front Co
lumbian building. Will be rented
together or separately. Water, steam
heat, electric light, and all modern
conveniences. Terms low. Inquire
t nn R. F.lwell. tf
EASTER AT THE ORUR0HES.
Floral Display and Fine Music.
Preparations have been made for
special services at most of the churches
next Sunday. The choirs have been
rehearsing for sometime and excellent
musical programs have been arranged.
Floral decorations will be quite pro
fuse. At the churches so, far as we
have been able to procure them, the
programs are as follows :
ST. PAUL S P. E. CHURCH.
6:4? A. M.
Processional Carol Chime, Chime,
Merrily Chime. Oliver
Easter Antliem... Christ the Victor... Danks
(iloria I'ntri Wilson
Gloria in Kxc-lsis Smart
Te Dcum in U Sullivan
Jubilate in I) Sullivan
iMcene Creed Cramer
Hymn 109 Calkin
(...As it beyan to Dawn... V inccnt
Offertory Thou Art Worthy, O Lord
I Uiltert
Bell Amen Stainer
Recessional, Hymn 121.
10:10 A. M.
Processional, Hymn lit Rimbault
kyue hleison Cramer
Gloria Tili Hummer
Hymn, 115 Martin
( ...Awake up my OIory...liarniy
Oflertory JThok Art Worthy, .O Lord
( ....Gilbert
Sanctus Cramer
Agnus I'ci Cramer
Gloria in Excelsis Gowei
Nunc Lhmi'.tis Ilervey
Amen Gower
Recessional, Hymn 116 Roper
7:?or. M.
Processional, Hymn 125 Dykes
Gloria I'atri Wilson
Gloria in Excelsis Smart
Magnificat Clare
Nunc Dimittis Smart
Hymn 1 12.
Anthem "Hallelujah, Christ is Risen"
uare
Amen Gower
Recessional, Hymn 118 Elvey
Deforest Hummer, on-amst.
CHOIR
SOPRANO.
Misses Anna M. Fox, Mae Blue Mar
garet Hendershott, Helen Laycock, Natal e
roulke, Grace Corellj Messrs. Raymond
Hummer, Robert Boggs, I red Edgar, Edwaid
El well.
ALTOS.,
Mrs. C. S. Van Horn, Misses Mary Hen
dershott, Minnie Ent, Laura Warner.
TENOR,
Messrs. B. F. Foulke, D J. Tasker, Geo.
E. Elwell. William Laycock.
, BASSOS.
Messrs. C. D. Breon, C. ,C. Yetter, C. T.
Hendershott.
M. E. CHURCH.
MORNING
Orcan Prelude Christ the Lord is
Kisen lo-uay Asniora
Easter Service by the Sabbath school
entitled The Dawn ot Day
Postlude March from Athalia
Mendclssohm
EVENING.
Prayer from Rienzi Wagner
Solo, The Ressurection Morn Rodney
By Mrs Willis L. Chafiee.
Anthem. Easter Bells are Rineinc
By the Choir
Sermon By the Pastor
Solo, Calvary
O. II. Yetter.
March, A Lefebure. Wely
Mrs. Fred. Holmes, organist.
ST. MATTHEW S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
6:00
A Sunrise Service for meditation praise
and holy joy. The choir will render
Anthem He Rose and Left the Grave
10:1; A. M.
Anthem Bright Easter Morn
Opening Service
Hymn 260
Scripture Lesson and Prayer
Offertory
Hymn 261
Confirmation and Holy Communion
Doxology-Benediction
2:XO p. M.
Infant baptism and Easter Service by th
Sunday School. The Boys Choir will sing
and an orchestra will play.
7:30 P. M.
Anthem ....Christ Hath Won the Victory
Oi ening Service
Hymn 150
Scripture Lesson and Prayer
Offertory
Hvmn 2(7
Sermon Christ Our Living Food
Anthem The Strife is O er
Holy Communion
Doxology-Benediction
Miss Annie Kedeker, organist.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
10:20 A. M.
Orcan Prelude Rhapsoule Gigout
Awake up My Glory Powell
(Anthem with solo, Mr. L.olley.1
Christ is Risen Goss
(Chorus)
Offertory , .Jesus Lives Spinney
(Anthem with solos 1
signorina Kavi ana Mr. Bioieman;
If we believe that Jesus died Simper
(Anthem with solo Miss Bowman
Duets Miss Bowman, Mr. Colley;
Signorina Ravi, Mrs. Purse!)
Recessional Hymn... .God hath sent his
Angels "Parish Choir
7:30!'. M.
Orcan Prelude March of the Magi
Kings Duboi
Blessed is he who comellt in the name
of the Lord Marshall
(Solo Mr. Colley, with chorus)
How Beautiful upon the Mountains ..Spinney
(Anthem with solo Miss Nash
Duet Signorina Ravi and Mr. Colley)
Offertory Calvary Rodney
(Mixed voices)
Mrs. Frank Colley, organist.
After the benediction the morning anthems
will be repeated, closing with one organ
number.
March Solennelle Lemaigi
The public is cordially invited to attend
both services.
AN EXCITING RUNAWA?.
One of the most exciting runaways
that has occurred on our streets in a
long while took place on Tuesday
about half past ten in the forenoon,
when the team hitched to Nagles milk
wagon, frghtened by a sudden break
in the harness, started up Main street
from in front of Pursel's store, at a
break neck speed. Frank Nagle was
the wagon, and exhausted his
nergy in an attempt to stop the
orses, but his strength was unequal
to th'j occasion. In front of Alex
ander Bros tobacco store, the milk
wagon crashed into a one horse
vehicle owned bv Levi Michael of
Beaver township, smashing it to pieces.
The milk wagon was overturned, and
the horses, breaking loose, continued
on '.heir mad run up the street; Nagle
came out of the smash up with only a
ight abrasion of his left wrist, which
is consuieren a miracle, reopie wno
witnessed the start, predicted a fatality.
The horses reached the Nagle farm in
Center township before they were
topped.
Y. 51. 0- A. Meeting
All men are cordially invited to
ttend the Men's Meeting in the Y.
M. C. A. building next Sunday after-
noon at 2:30. I here will be special
music by the male choir and an address
by Rev. J. D. Smith.
Have you purchased a ticket for
the second annual dance ot t.ie
Good Will Fire Company, to be
held in the Town Hall Monday
evening next, April 16? Indica
tions point to a large attendance.
Breon's .Orchestra has been engaged
to furnish the music. The com
mittee of arrangements is composed
of Freeze Quick, Harry Giger, John
Gross, R. C. Welliver and Fred C.
Iendershott. The other commit
tees are as follows: Keception
Fred Hendershott, F. P. Baum,
erre Geese, Chas. Ruckle, Well
ington Hartman; floor John Gross,
Thos. J. Morris, Frank Roadarmel,
C. Welliver, Arthur Smith;
cloak C. L. Cronin, Chas. Geese,
ohn Welliver, Wm. Sechrist, Chas.
Moore.
W. H. Brooke, general agent for
Central Pennsylvania of the Fidelity
Mutual Life Insurance Co.. of
Philadelphia, on Wednesday, paid
over to the widow of the late Ed
mund McCready of Catawissa, ten
thousand dollars on two policies in
the above company. The deceased
had paid to the company about
$1500 in premiums. On Thursday
Mr. Brooke received checks for
$2000 in favor of Mrs. J. E. Wilson
on a policy on her husband's life.
He is the manager of agencies in
this section, and represents a sound
company. He is also an affable
gentleman who would like to insure
your life, but will not talk you to
death to do it. Persons wanting in
surance should look up the Fidelity.
After a protracted illness, the
creater part of which time, his
health was very poor, Rev. T. G
Whitmire, died at his home in this
town, early Thursday morning last
He belonged to the Evangelical
denomination, and before he was
placed on the retired list, was pastor
at Waller, Danville. Scranton and
other places. A wife and an adopt
ed son survive. The funeral took
place on Saturday. The remains
were interred in the' cemetery near
Ebenezer church, in Center Twp
Archibald McPherson, who about
five years ago moved to this town
from Shamokin, died at his home
on West Fourth street, Thursday
morning last. He was sixty-four
vears of age, and leaves to survive
him a wife and four daughters. Mr.
McPherson served ins country 111
the civil war. as a member of Com
panv E. Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Good Will Fire Company
last week purchased a lot on Leon
ard street, upon which will be
erected a hose house. The struc
ture. as we understand, will be of
brick. It is to be commenced in
the very near future, and pushed to
a speedy completion. The lot was
purchased from Mrs. O'Blosser.
Right Reverend Ethelbert Talbot
D. D., Bishop of Central Penusyl
vania, administered the rite of con
firtnation to a class ot eleven at St
Paul's church on Wednesday even
mgr. A laree conRrecration was
present.
The stock for the new bank at
Millvllle has all been subscribed
and theapplication has been sent in
Our Children's Clothing Department is complete with the newest novel
ties, in Vestee aud Blouse Suits.
Our Shirts arc such makes as "Monarch," "International and others.
Our Hats in Youman's, Broadway Special in all styles and shades.
The Right
Store
You can buy a suit of
clothes anywhere if you are
easily satisfied and not par
ticular about the style and
fit.
If you want clothes that
will look right and keep
their shape, come to us. We
have the trade of the men
who are hard to please.
Our Hart, Schaffner ft
Marx suits will satisfy
the most critical.
They're the kind adver
tised in all the leading
magazines and worn by good
dressers everywhere.
Ben Qiddiog
BLOOMSBURG, PENNA.
UC Come in and see us we'll treat you right.
The Leader Department Store.
Springs.
Before the advance in prices
we placed an order for springs.
This was nearly a year ago.
They are all in 150 of them
and we are willing to give you
the benefit of our early buy
ing. The sizes are 4x4 ft., and
4x6 ft, full length. In fact,
size to fit any bed. .
Our special leader is a full-
sized spring, woven .wire top,
52.20. It would be cheap at
$2.75 We can give you a
coiled spring, full size.for $2.50.
Higher prices tor better goods.
Hattre5ses.
We are sorry to say that we
have a larger stock of mat
tresses than any other store in
town.
We can hardly understand
how it was done. We placed
an order for 150 and received
300. Manufacturer sajs we
gave an order for this many,
but our memorandum showed
only 150. However, we kept
them at a price. From $2.50
to $10.00 the prices run, and if
you need a mattress come and
make us an offer. The stock
I must go down to normal.
10-Wire
Brussels,
the 60c.
kind.
Haveonly
100 Yds.
Left.
WOOL VELVET
CARPETS,
Hade, Laid and
Lined,
90 cts.
Onyx
Carpets,
20c.
Just Left,
50
Yards.
Furniture.
It is probably useless to tell
you that our stock of furniture
is new and tresh. Every dealer
tells you that. We wish we
could talk to you personally,
right in our rooms, with the
furniture before you. We
could show you wherein is the
difference between our stock
and that quoted at lower prices.
We aim first at quality. We
don't want the stuff to fall apart
within the first month after
you get it.
We carry furniture for every
room from the kitchen chair,
at 50c. apiece, to a dining
room table at $30. Also, all
between.
Furniture.
Here are a few things we
want to close out :
DINERS. They were $8.
We will sell what we have of
them tor $6 a set.
We have a heavy box diner,
which we sold regularly for
$14.00 the Bet. Just a few
left, and they will go for $9.00.
We have a full-sized white
enamel bed, which we have
been selling for $8.00. We
will sell a dozen of them at
$G.50 apiece. And you know
white beds are white beds in
these days of high prices.
THE LEADER STORE CO., 4TH & MARKET