VOL. 35.
HLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 24. 1900
NO. 21
MKS-1- W- HaRTMAN.
Mrs. Ilartman, wife of I. VV. Hart
man is dead. Her spirit crossed the
great divide at an early hour Sunday
morning. Death was the result of a
complication of diseases, and came
after an infirmity of nearly four years.
First she was afflicted with a stroke
of paralysis, fo'lowed by kidney
troub'e, and lastly dropsy. In her
death Bloomsburg loses an excellent
woman. Her life was One of affection
and fidelity to duty. Such an exist
ence needs no panegyric.
She was born in Bloom township
above Bloomsburg, February 8, 1828,
and lived here all her life. Before her
marriage she taught school for several
years. On February 26, 1850 she was
married to I. W. Hartman, and on
February 23, 1858, they joined the
M. E. church. Six children were
born to them,of whom Roscoe died in
infancy. Ida, a twin sister of Mrs.
Bateman, died when eleven years old,
and Anna, wife of F. M. Everett died
about fifteen years ago.
Mrs. Hartman was seventy two
years, three months and twelve days
of age. She was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and was
an earnest christian. The deceased
is survived by her husband and three
children, Mrs. Rev. S. E. Bateman,
Robert E., and Edwin V. Th; fun
eral occurred Tuesday afternoon at
the residence, and was conducted by
Rev. Dr. Frysinger.
Mrs- Margaret Bingler
The life of Mrs. Margaret Ringler
passed out at her home on West
Third street Monday morning, aged a
few month past eighty seven years.
She is survived by the following chil
dren: Mrs. J. J. Humnhrey of Johns
town, Harvey Ringler of Milton,
William A. and Harry Ringler of
Philadelphia and R. H. Ringler of
this town, with whom she had been
living for many years past.
Mrs. Ringler was the widow of Eli
Ringler, who died many years ago.
Her maiden name was Tobias, a
sister of Rev. Tobias, who will be re
membered by many ot the older resi
dents of the town, as the pastor of
the German Reformed church here
away back in the sixties. She was
born near Reading, January 18(3.
Early in life she joiued the Reformed
church, and always manifested a deep
interest in its welfare.
The funeral services were held at
the house Tuesday afternoon, by Rev.
J. D. Thomas ot the Reformed church,
assisted by Rev. M. E. McLinn of
the Lutheran church. . The remains
were taken to Milton for interment.
Bad For Oatawissa
The Philadelphia and Reading
Railway Compa.iy has purchased sev
enteen acres of land from tbe Foller
estate, and from Showers and Hoff
man adjoining their lines in West
Milton. It is said to be the intention
of the company to erect on this land
round house capable of stalling
twenty locomatives. Thev will also
take their car repair shops from Cata
wissa and move them to West Milton
It will require nearly all the land they
have secured for the buildings and
truckage. This will be good news to
the people of Milton and West Milton
and will stimulate business in both
towns. It will be a serious blow to
Catawissa, which has depended aimost
entirely upon the Reading for its sup
port. It is said, too, that the shops and
round house at Shamokin will be
move to West Milton.
MUSIOAL AND LITERARY EVENING.
A musical and literary entertain
ment will be given in the Parish
House on Saturday evening, 26th
inst., at 8 o'clock. The program will
include vocal solos by Signorina Ravi,
Miss Bowman, Miss Natalie Foulk
and Mr. D. J. Tasker j piano solo, by
Miss Pontius violin solo, by
Master Swartz; recitation, by Miss
Grace Coreil. and several nantomimes.
The proceeds are for the benefit of
me cnurch. Admission, 25 cents;
children, 15 cencs. The public is re
spectfully invited.
A Narrow Esoapa-R-
G. Ikeler, son of W. Y. Ikeler,
ff Pnk..l I 1
.wmouurg, nau a narrow escape
from what would, no doubt, have been
- uciuu, ai iviuion, on Wednes
day last. In crossing the Pennsylva
nia Railroad in a carriage with a
friend, the vehicle was struck by a
train and totally demolished. Tho
occupants jumped and escaped with
out any serious injury.
John Ot- McHenry's Residonoe Burned-
The fine residence of John G. Mc
Henry, near Benton, was destroyed
by fire last week Wednesday. The
lienton Argus gives the following ac
count of it:
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday
afternoon the whistle at the distillery
ofRohr McIIenry & Son, about 1
mile west of town, blew a prolonged
blast of about 10 or 15 minutes. Our
citizens at once interpreted it as an
alarm of fire, and soon thereafter
smoke was observed ascending in the
direction of the distillery. Repeated
calls over the telephone failed to elicit
an answer, and it was at once surmis
ed that the distillery was on fire. In
asmuch as no information could be
obtained by telephone, many of our
people started for the distillery in con
veyances, on bicycles and on foot. On
arriving there it was discovered that
the residence of Mr. J. G. McIIenry
was being rapidly consumed by the
flames together with all its contents,
and in a short time thereafter it was a
heap of smoldering ruins. Willing
hands made an effort to' save some of
the contents, but a very few articles
only were gotten out owing to the
fact that the fire orig'nated in the
basement, and the entire structure was
liable to fall in at any moment, and
which prevented the most daring
spirits present from entering the build
ing. The fire is supposed to have
originated from a spark in the cellar
kitchen which was used as a wash
room, anJ in which washing had been
done early in the morning When it
was first discovered it was rapidly eat
ing its way to the first floor, and the
screams of the women ajousud Mr.
McIIenry who was up stairs taking a
short nap. He immediately arose,
and in descending the stair steps
found them on fire, and the flames
had gained such headway that assist
ance could not be obtained quick
enough to stay the devouring element
nor save the contents of the building.
The amount of loss is not yet known,
neither can the amount of insurance
be given as all the insurance papers
are confined in the safe which now
lies in the bottom of the cellar under
the debris.
Prohibitionists Hold Convention'
The Columbia Connty Prohibition
ists assembled in convention here
Friday afternoon and placed the fol
lowing ticket in the field : For Rep
resentative, J. H. Eisenhower, Cen
tralia; for Sheriff, Charles Hender
shott, of Madison township; for Jury
Commissioner, Charles Eves, of Mill
ville. The convention adopted the
following resolutions and adjourned :
Whereas, The Prohibitionists of Colum
bia county, in convention assembled, de
clare their unalterable conviction that the
use of alcoholic drinks is the greatest curse
with which the church and state has to con.
tend. Therefore,
Resolved, 1st. That our best efforts
should be put forth in suppressing the evil,
and that our prayers and votes should be
used to influence our law-makers to enact
laws to protect the people from the curse of
rum.
2nd. That we approve the movement now
being made throughout the state; that we
request our state delegates to support Dr. S.
C. Swallow ai nominee for president.
The Prohibition conferrees of this,
the seventeenth Congressional district,
met here Friday. Three counties
Columbia, Montour and Northumber-
md were represented by delegates.
Mr. S. W. Murray, of Milton, was
nominated for Congress, and Prof.
T. M. Keloes, of Danville, for presi-
dential elector, li. a. cannon, 01
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Milton, and M. P. Lutz, of Blooms
burg, were named as delegates to the
National Prohibition convention,
which meets at Chicago next month.
Owners of does have no right to
i-vcrmit their dons to run on other
people's lawns, and scratch up flower
beds and do otner uamage. 11 uic
owner is known he can be made to
r,i flam.icres. We know of some
people who keep shot guns handy, and
who think tnat carnages can uc set
tled quicker by shooting the dog than
by hunting up the owner. When, in
nlam surht of his master, a dog is
permitted to trespass on private prem
ises, without any enon 10 rcsuam
him, we confess that we have some
times felt like getting a shot gun.
Sixty-two members of Bloomsburg
Council, Royal Arcanum, attended
Methodist Churcn in a uuuy w ouu-
in vr-pllrnt- sermon
uay winning.
was preached by Rev. Dr. Frysinger,
1 nmeir w.is rendered bv the
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i,;, Th. Roval Arcanum is Get
ting to be one of the strongest secret
societies in town. Men desiring safe
and cheap life insurance had better
join.
Tail ARCHDEACONRY
Of Wllllamsport to Meet at St. Paul's Church.
The Spring session of the Arch
deaconry of Williamsport will be held
in St. Paul's Parish next week. The
opening service will be on Monday,
May 28th, at 7:30 p. tn., the sermon
to be preached by the Rev. W. E.
Kunkel of Milton. On Tuesday
morn;ng at 9 o'clock there will be a
cehbration of the Holy Communion,
with a sermon by the Rev. W. H.
Butts of Williamsport. This service
will be followed by business and liter
ary meeting!. A dinner will be given
to the clergy and the vestrymen of
St. Paul's church, by the ladies of the
parish at 5:30 p. m.
Evening prayer at 7:30 when ad
dresses on Missionary topics are
expected from the Rev. Dr. Clerc, of
Philipsburg; the Rev. E. H. Eckel, of
Williamsport, and the Rev. George I.
Brown, of Bellefonte.
On Wednesday there will be a cele
bration of the Holy Communion at
7530 A. M.
All are cordially invited to the
services in the church.
David N. Kirkby,
Rector.
Court Proceedings.
A session of court was held on
Monday. Hon. Robert R. Little pre
sided. Wilbrit B. Williams vs. Thomas S.
Chapin. Judgment for want of affi
davit of defense for $763.50.
Boyd M. Smith vs. Thomas S
Chapin. Judgment for want of affi
davit of defense in the sum of$i6.i5.
Willard G. Fowler vs. Thomas S.
Chapin. Judgment for want of affi
davit of defense in the sum of $25 23.
The cases of Frederick M. Gilmore
and A. C. Hidlay, charged with sell
ing liquor to minors, owing to a mis
understanding as to the date set for
the hearing, the case was postponed
until Monday, May 28th, at 9:30 a.m. 4.
Joseph S. Souder appointed guar
dian of Samuel A. Souder, minor child
of Mary A. Souder.
In the rase of Mrs. Martha Kress-
ler, who applied for letters of adminis
tration in the estate of Billington
Ruckle through her attorneys, William
Chrisman and J. B. Robison,was heard
before Court and decision reserved.
Estate of William H. Snyder. Order
of sale granted.
Court adjourned to meet May 28,
1900, at 9:30 a. m.
Knights Templar at Wilkes-Barre.
The forty-seventh annual conclave
of the Grand Commandery, Knights
Templar of Pennsylvania, opened its
sessions at Wilkes-Barre on Monday
and will close to-day. One ot the
leading features was the parade, which
took place on Tuesday morning. It
eclipsed all former demonstrations of
that kind by the Sir Knights, and was
viewed by thousands of people. Cru
sade Commandery, No. 12, cf this
town, was represented in the parade
by the following Sir Knights:
Geo. E. Wilbur, eminent commander;
Chas. K. Francis, generalissimo; Trio. W,
Evans, captain general; C. F. Knapp, past
grand commander; Sirs S. B. Arment, Frank
Aurand, Jno. M. Huckalew, K. K. lilair, C.
II. Hoone, A. G. Kriggs, Kev. W. II. Butts,
Rev. John U. DeMoyer, F. L. Dentler, J
L. Dillon, Jno. II. Eisenhower, C. M. Ev
ans, B. B. Freas, E. D. Hughes, C. C.
1 Inches, II. II. Hulme, J. I.ce llarman, II,
V. Hower. Geo. B. Hummer, I. llacenbuch,
J. K. Lockard, II. A. M'Killip, W. B.
I'oust, A. R. I'eiinini-ton, L. Meger,
G. S. Robbins, C. B. Robbins. Hon. W.
J. Scolt, J. M. Staver, II. G. Supplec, Geo.
E sponsler and John K. lownsend.
Prayer Causes a Lawsuit-
Rev. E. E. Dixon, of Stroudsburg,
a prominent minister of the Method
1st faith, a tew weeks ago appealed to
Providence to strike by lightning and
destroy a brewery that was in course
of erection in that town. Not long
afterward, a violent storm, o an elec
trical nature, swooped down upon the
town, and the building was struck by
lightning. Now the minister will have
to defend his prayer in court. Two
sons, of another methodist minister
were at work on the brewery at the
time, but neither one was hurt.
The prayer caused a great deal of
comment, and the capitalists, who oc
cupy high social positions, have de
cided that they were engaged in a
lawful calling, and should not be
made the target of public impreca
tions, as it injured the social standing
of themselves and their families. The
case will, no doubt, be as interesting
as it is novel. It will be contested to
tne finish.
Mrs. Sarah Kvans has had a new
roof put on her residence on Third
street.
SHOLLENBURQER RCCKLE.
On Mav 17th, 1000, Mr. Henry F.
Shollenburger, of Espy, was married
to Miss Lillian A. Ruckle, of Blooms
burg. The marriage took place at the
home of Mr. Boyd Ohl, 585 West St.
The bride was handsomely attired, and
attended by her maid, Miss Ethel P.
Rauch, equally as tastily attired, and
the groom, attended by his man of
honor, Mr. Claude C. Girton, of Ber
wick, both attired in the conventional
black. The Rev. J. D. Thomas, at
Hymen's altar, tied the nuptial knot,
mmediately after which congratula-
10ns and feasting were the order of
lie day. Many were the congratula
ions and presents to the young peo
ple. The following near friends and
relatives were present :
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas, Mr and Mrs.
StaufTer and family, Mrs. Grett and -rand-
son, Mr. ami Mrs. Joseph Ruckle and son,
Carl, Mrs. Ward and sons, Mr, and Mrs.
Rau.h, Mr and Mrs. m. Ruckle and
aughter, Mis. Amelia Ruckle, Mr. and Mrs.
lulT, Miss Laura Ohl, Mr. Fred Beagle and
Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. Charles Coflnmn, Mrs.
Koy hcnt7.el, Mr. and Mrs Custrcd, Miss
enme Ohl, Miss Clara StaulTcr.
Corner-Stone Laying
The laying of the corner-stone of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, at
Ikeler's, will take place on coming
Sabbaih, May 27th. There will be a
comfortable pface fitted up for service,
and at 10: jo a. m. there wit' be
preaching, after which the regular
service of laying the stone will be
conducted. Also, at 2:30 p. m.,
preaching. To all these services the
general public are most heartily in
vited, and will receive a cordial greet-
ng. In tms locality, called Ikeler s
settlement, there is to be found a fine
class of people. They are to be
highly complimented on their earnest
endeavor to erect a church. Let
there be a large turnout of the sur
rounding country and encourage this
worthy cause.
Early Closing
A movement is on foot among the
merchants to close their stores at six
o'clock during June, July and August.
Most of them are in favor of it. It is
a proper thing to d o. Many lady
clerks are employed, and during the
hot season it is pretty severe on them
to keep them at work until 8 or 9
o'clock at night. Shorter hours would
no doubt induce better service. If
all close no one suffers any damage
by loss of trade. The jewelers are
now closing at 7, from May 1 to Sept.
1, and will close at C it other stores
decide on that hour.
Last Chance.
The last chance to get the Farm
Journal for nearly five years is nearly
ended. We have only six more left
under the present contract. These
will go to the first six people who
comply with the terms, namely, old
subscribers who pay all arrearages to
date, and a year in advance from now;
and new subscribers who pay a year
in advance. If you want it, don't
wait another day. tt
Married,
Null Marburoer. May 1 9th,
1900, by Rev. J. D. Thomas, Mr. H.
S. Null, of Bloomsburg, to Miss Anna
Marburger, of Harnsburg, Pa.
Earhard Clark. May 1 7th,
1900, at the Reformed parsonage, by
Rev. T. D. Thomas, Mr. John B. Ear-
hard to Miss Emma Clark, both of
Bloomsburg.
Ent Post, Or. A- R
Comrades will meet at G. A. R.
Hall on Sunday next. At 10 a. m.
prompt will march in a body to the
Methodist church to attand Divine
Services. All soldiers and sailors are
cordially invited to unite with us in
this memorial service. By order of
J. D. Smith,
Commander.
Taken to the Penitentiary.
Henry Kober, who was sentenced
to three years imprisonment in the
Eastern Penitentiary, at the recent
term of Court, was conveved to that
institution on Tuesday. J. H. Van
sickle accompanied the Sheriff in the
capacity of an assistant.
Lunch Supper.
This Thursday evening, May 24,
the Ladies' Auxiliary will serve a sup
per in the Y. M. C. A. Building, from
5 to 10 o'clock. Trice, 15c. Ice
cream and cake extra. The patron
age of everybody who are interested
in the work is earnestly solicited.
Our Stylish Trousers
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It la surprising how few cus
tom tailors are able to cut a pair
of trousers that will (it and hang
gracefully. There seems to be a
knack in the cutting of these gar
ments that fewtailors ever acquire.
We make a specialty of the Hart,
Schaffner & Marx perfect-fitting
trousers. Every pair guaranteed.
This is the trade -mark:
HART, 8CHAFFNCR A, MARX
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GUARANTEED CLOTHING.
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Children's Wash Suits,
Bicycle Clothing,
Summer Underwear,
Negligee Shirts,
Straw Hats.
Everything for Men's Wear.
BiBisr- o-iiDiDiisra--
$fS Come in and see us we'll treat you right.
Baby Caps.
From 10c. to $1.00. Take
the one for 10c. Neatly
trimmed, well made. Why
you couldn't make the ruf
fles for the price, let alone
the other materials.
Shirt Waists.
The man who invented shirt waists ought to have a
monument erected in his honor. Cool and comfortable,
aud withal, tasty and stylish. A woman with a dark
skirt and several waists has a whole wardrobe. Our line
has all the season's latest colorings and weaves.
For those who wish to have their waists made to order,
we have a tasty line of allover embroideries 50c. to
$3.00 per yard. Laces, from lc. to 75c. yer yard.
Have you seen the line of bust perfectors ? No other
place iu town carries them.
Carpets and Furniture.
You know the old adage about the proof of the pud
ding. We have been telling you that our stock is larger
than all others combined, our qualities the best, and our
prices the lowest. Well, you must have found these
assertions to be true, FOR OUR BUSINESS FROM
JANUARY 1ST TO MAY 1ST,
In Carpets and Furniture,
was more than all of 1899 put together. Doesn't that
tell the story ? Wtere else can you get a wool velvet
Made, Laid and Lined for 90c?
Our competitors are hunting around for a piece of goods
to take its place. They cannot do it.
We handle the Hartford Axminsters, the best made,
Whittal Body Brussels. In fact, only standard makes
are here. Ingrains, we show you 25 patterns, from 12Jc
up. You will make a mistake if you buy your carpets
without consulting us.
Groceries.
We don't claim to do all the business, but we think we
do more than any other store in town. There must be
some good reason why our business increased four-fold
in 1899 and is increasing more rapidly since January
1st. May we serve you ?
4TH AND MARKET
Hats.
One of the most attract
ive and moderate priced
assortments in the city.
Prices range from 50c.
to $1.75.
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