VOL. 35.
BLOOMSBUKG, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1900
NO. 21
MK3-1- W- flAETMAN.
Mrs. Hartman, wife of I. W. 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 Bloornsburg 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 Bloornsburg, 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. Ths fun
eral occurred Tuesday afternoon at
the residence, and was conducted by
Rev. Dr. Frysinger.
Mrs- Margaret Ringler
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. Humphrey of Johns
town, Harvey Ringler of Milton,
William A. and Harry Ringler of
Philadetohia 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 lobias, a
sister of Rev. Tobias, who will be re
membered by many ol the older resi
dents of the town, as the pastor of
the German Reformed church here
awav back in the sixties. She was
born near Reading, January 1813
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. McLiun 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
a 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
nave secured for the buildings ana
truckage. This will be good news to
the people of Milton and West Milton
and wiil 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.
John Ot- Mc Henry's Reaidenoe Burnod
The fine residence of John G. Mc-
Henry, near Benton, was destroyed
by fire last week Wednesday. The
Benton Argus gives the following ac
count ot it:
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday
afternoon the whistle at the distillery
of Rohr Mcllenry & Son, about 1
mile west of town, blew a prolonged
blast of about 10 or i minutes. Our
citizens at once interpreted it as an
alarm of fire, and soon thereafter
moke 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. Mcllenry
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 sive some of
the contents, but a very few articles
only were gotten out owing to the
fact that the fire originated 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, and 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 aaoused Mr.
Mcllenry 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 devourirg element
nor save the contents of the buiUling.
The amount of loss is not yet known,
neither can the amount ot insurance
be given as all the insurance papers
are confined in the sate which now
lies in the bottom of the cellar under
the debris.
Tail ARCHDEACONRY
01 Williamsport to nMeet 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. m., 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 Lusiness and liter
ary meetingf. A dinner will be given
to the clercy 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. II. Eckel, of
Williamsport, and the Rev. George I.
Brown, of Bellefonte.
On Wednesday there will be a cele
bration of the Holy Communion at
7i30 A. M.
All are cordially invited to the
services in the church.
David N. Kirkbv,
Rector.
MUSICAL 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 nrocram will
include vocal solos by Signorina Ravi,
Miss Bowman, Miss Natalie Foulk
and Mr. D. J. Tasker ; piano solo, by
Miss Pontius; violin solo, by
Master Swartz; recitation, by Miss
Grace Corell, and several pantomimes.
The proceeds are for the benefit of
the church. Admission, 25 cents;
children, 15 cents. The public is re
spectfully invited.
Prohibitionists Hold Convention
The Columbia Connty Prohibition
ists assembled in convention nere
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
wilh 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
beine made throughout the state; that we
request our state delegates to support Dr. S,
C. Swallow as nominee for president.
The Prohibition conferrees of this,
the seventeenth Congressional district,
met here Friday. Three counties
Columbia, Montour and Northumber-
'and were represented by delegates
fr. S. W. Murray, of Milton, was
nominated for Congress, and Prof.
T. M. Keloes. of Danville, for presi-
Hntial elector. B. B. Cannon, of
Milton, and M. P. Lutz, of Blooms-
burg, were named as delegates to the
National Prohibition Convention,
which meets at Chicago next month.
Court Proceedings.
A session ot court was heki 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 $16. 15.
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.
Joseph S. Souder appointed guar-
ian of Samuel A. Souder, minor child
of Mary A. Souder.
In the case 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,
900, at 9:30 a. m.
S HOLLEN BURGER RGCKL E.
On Mav 17th, 1900, 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.
Kauch, 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,
immediately after which congratula
tions and feasting were the order of
he day. Many were the congratula
tions and presents to the young peo
ple. The following near friends and
relatives were present :
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas, Mr and Mrs.
St;uffer and fnmily, Mrs. Orett and Tand
son, Mr. anil Mrs. Joseph Kuckle and son,
Carl, Mrs. Ward and sons, Mr. and Mrs.
Kau.h, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Ruckle and
daughter, Mrs. Amelia KucMe.Mr. and Mrs.
Mull, Mm Laura Ulil, Mr. I-red Beagle and
Mrs. I'Mgar, Mrs. Charles Coflnian, Mrs.
Koy Sentzel, Mr. and Mrs Custred, Miss
Jennie Uhl, Miss Clara StaulTur.
CornerStone Laying.
The laying of the corner-stone of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, at
Ikeler's, will take place on coming
Sabbath, May 27th. There will be a
comfortable pface fitted up for service,
and at 10:10 a. m. there will be
preaching, after which the regular
service ot 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-
In this 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.
Knights Templar at Wilkes-Barre.
of
Early dosing-
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 iaay
clerks are employed, and during the
hot season it is pretty severe on them
to keep them at work until a or 9
o'clock at night. Shorter hours would
no doubt induce better service. If
all close no one suffers any damage
bv loss of trade. 1 he lewelers are
now closing at 7, from May 1 to Sept.
1. and will close at C if other stores
rlrirta nn that bnnr.
- 1 - - -.
The forty-seventh annual conclave
the Grand Commandery, K.nights r ast chance.
Templar of Pennsylvania, opened us
sessions at Wilkes-Barre on Monday The last chance to get the Farm
and will close to-day. One of the Journal for nearly five years is nearly
eadmg features was the parade, wnicn ended. We have only six more leit
took place on Tuesday morning. It under the present contract. These
eclipsed all former demonstrations ot wjn g0 to the first six people who
that kind by the Sir Knights, and was comply with the terms, namely, old
viewed by thousands of people. Cru- subscribers who pay all arrearages to
sade Commandery, No. 12, cf this date, and a year in advance from now;
town, was represented in the parade and new subscribers who pay a year
by the following Sir Knights :
Geo. E. Wilbur, eminent commander;
Chas. K. Francis, generalissimo; Jno. .
Evans, captain General; C. r. Knapp, past
grand commander; Sirs S. B. Arment, Frank
Aurand, jno. 31. uuckaiew, K. K. uiair, v.
II. lloone. A. G. Brines, Rev. W. II. Butts,
Rev. John I). DeMoyer, F. D. Dentler, J.
Dillon, no. it. tisennower, v-. ssi. av
ails, 13. IS. t reas, li. v. uugnes, .. i.
Ilurhes. II. H. Hulme. !. Lee Harman, II.
V. llower. Geo. B. Hummer, I. Ilngenbueh,
I. K. Lockard. II. A. M'Killip, W. B.
l'oust, A. K. t'ennington, l.. rneger,
G. S. Robbins, C. B. Robbins, Hon. W.
I. Scoit. f. M. Staver. II. G. Supplee. Geo.
A Narrow Escape-
R. G. Ikeler, son of W. P. Ikeler.
of Rohrsburg, had a narrow escape
from what would, no doubt, have been
ptant death, at Milton, on Wednes
day last. In crossing the Pennsylva
nia iauroad in a carriage with a
triend, the vehicle was struck by a
"am and totally demolished. The
occupants jumped and escaped with-
any serious injury.
Owners of dogs have no right to
nermit their dogs to run on other
neoole's lawns, and scratch up flower
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hp s and do other damage. 11 uic
owner is known he can be made to
nav damages. We know of some
people who keep shot guns handy, and
who think that damages can uc ci
tled quicker by shooting the dog than
by hunting up the owner. When, in
nU.r. curht nf his master, a dog is
permitted to trespass on private prem
1CPG W ithnut anv effort to restrain
him uip ronfess that we have some
times felt like getting a shot gun.
Sixtv-two members of Bloornsburg
Pnunnil. P.oval Arcanum, attended
Methodist Church in a body on Sun
nmrninf. An excellent sermon
was nreached bv Rev. Dr. Frysinger,
and good music was rendered by the
rhoir. The Royal Arcanum is get
ting to be one of the strongest secret
snr.ieties in town. Men desiring safe
and cheap life insurance had better
join.
Our Stylish Trousers
fir ;
Iff
It la surprising how fewcu
torn tailors are able to cut a pair
of trousers that will fit 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, SCHAFFNER & MARX
fcUARANTEEQ CLOTHING
Children's Wash Suits,
Bicycle Clothing,
Summer Underwear,
Negligee Shirts,
Straw Hats.
Everything for Men's Wear.
tJtS Come in and see us we'll treat you right.
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Baby Caps.
Hats.
One of the most attract
ive and moderate priced
assortments in the city.
Prices range from 50c
to $1.75.
in advance. It you
wait another day.
want it,
don't
tt
Married.
E Sponsfer and John K. Townsencl.
Prayer Causes a Lawsuit-
Rev. E. E. Dixon, of Stroudsburg,
1 prominent minister of the Method
ist faith, a few weeks ago appealed to
Providence to strike by lightning and
destroy a brewery tuat was in course
of erection in that town. Not long
afterward, a violent storm, ot 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. 1 wo
sons ot anotner metnouisi 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 calline. 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.
Null Marburger. May 19th,
n. v ml . r - II
iqoo, by Kev. I. U. 1 nomas, air. n.
S. Null, of Bloornsburg, to Miss Anna
Marburger, of Harrisburg, Pa.
Earhard Clark. May 17th,
.1 y 1 . 1
1900, at tne Keiormea parsonage, oy
Rev. T. D. Thomas, Mr. John B. Ear-
hard to Miss Emma Clark, both of
Bloornsburg.
Ent Post, Q. A- E
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 tne
Eastern Penitentiary, at the recent
term of Court, was conveyed 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
S to 10 o'clock. Trice, 15c. Ice
cream and cake extra. The patron
From 10c. to $1.00. Take
the one for 10c. Neatly
trimmed, well made. Why
you couldn't make the nif
ties 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,
anrl withal, taatv and stvlish. 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 tastv line of allover embroidpries 50c. to
$3.00 per yard. Laces, from lc. to 75c. yer yard.
Have you seen the line of bust perfectors ? No other
place in 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 ? Wfcere 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. Iu fact, only standard makes
are here. Iugrains, 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 anv 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 ?
Mrs. Sarah Kvans lias had a new
roof put on her residence ou Third age of everybody who are interested
street. ln lne worn is earncswy sunciicu.
TUB LEADER STORE OOHPANT, Ltd.,
4TH AND MARKET STS., BLOOMSBURG.