(mm MUM 1 in VOL 35. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1900. NO. 41 I 11 II 4 I III! II II III A PROMINENT UWTER 1EaD- Chrlo G. Barkley Pawed Away Wednotday i in vi miry Mrs- Beth Rnnyon Eodgdon- A telegram was received by the family ot Mr. Layton Runyon on Monday morning conveying to them the sad intelligence that Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Hodgdon had expired at her home in Minneapolis, Minn., at one o'clock in the morning. She had been in (eeble health for several years, a sufferer from consumption. Evcrv effort had been made to benefit her. After an illness of several weeks, Charles Gillespie Barkley died at his home on Mai ket street, on Wednes day morning at about 9 o'clock. wjle and three daughters, Misses Maty, Josephine and Jennie, survive. In his death the family have lost a kind and loving mu-..u Two years ago she spent the summer the liar nas 1 UUG . . jn Ashevin North Carolina hoping 1 aKU mAmhArQ. and th I 1 incnt anu . - that the pine woods of the South community an upngni ....:.. w.. w wou,j ,)e, her ag h had ma others ever interested in its welfare and al- with similar tliseas but tho' h she ways ready to do all in his power to obtained temp 'reliJ, the Bbeneflt momote its prosperity. waj no, .)ermanen, ami sne gradually Mr. Barkley was born in Blooms- unti, the i t . - ' hnrff on getting such educational advantages as were afforded in his boyhood days, he learned the trade of a carriage mntfr with William Sloan & Son AAur cprvincr an apprenticeship of nearly three years he again turned to . r itinnal nursuits. and began to ipai-h school in 1837- In May 1863 he was e'ected County Superintendent and was reelected in 1866 and 1869, tprvinu nine vears. He was a mem hr ni t!ie Town Council during the first two years of the town organiza tion, in 1870. He has frequently nil ed the position of Town Solicitor, and Count v Solicitor. Since May 1874 he has been a trustee of the Normal School. In 187 1 he acted as Princi pal of the Normal School, and in those troublous times for that institution he displayed rare executive ability. In i860 he began the study of law with rl T C. Freeze, and was admitted was a daughter ot the late Israel Runyon of Plainfield, New Jersey, and a neice of Layton Runyon. After the death of her parents she came here to reside in the family of Mr Runyon and remained about ten years, until she was married to Henry W, Hodgdon on February 9th, 1893, when they went to his home in Scranton to reside. A few years later they moved to Minneapolis. Mrs, Hodgdon's age was about thirty two years. Her husband and little daughter Catharine, aged four years, survive her. When as Miss Beth Runyon, she resided here, her cheerful disjwsition, and her attractive manners, made her a favorite in social circles She was possessed of a sweet soprano voice, and was a member of the Presbyter ian choir for many years. She was always ready and willing to sing at en tertainments for charity, or for church " . ... . .or.- c: to practice m aepiemuer 1.113. om work and when she ,eft here she WaS 1872 when he retired from the office mlssed Hef Hfe WQrk .g nQW ot Superintendent 01 scnoo.s, uc u en(ed cut off in the yery b)oom of given his entire attention to the law, womanhood and the svmpathy of and has for years been recognized as m ,ov- frjends out tQ the one of the most careful, ino jstnous, and conscientious lawyers, and one ot hi. West counsellors at the bar of this district. On Tune 2. 1864 he married Mar perv A. Wilson, daughter of Samuel , w bereaved family. Koyal Arcanum. A business meeting of the Royal Arcanum was held last Friday even- B. and Margery Wilson, and to them ing, at 7:15 o'clock, when Major three dauehters were born, as above Webster C. Weiss, ot Bethlehem, named. Mr. Barkley is a descendent lirand Kegent, ot Pennsylvania, paia ot the early settlers of this county and the Council an official visit. At eight State. His paternal ancestor, Id- o'clock a public meeting was held, which was attended by over one hun dred persons, including members and their wives and lady friends, beveral selections were well sung by the dou ble quartette, consisting of Lynn, Vanderslice, Barton, Hartman, Ent, Eyer, Bidleman and Yetter. Major Weiss made an excellent address, lowing the strength of the Royal Arcanum and the benefits of mem bership therein. A delegation of twenty-four members of the Berwick Council were present, among them Rev. R. H. Gilbert, pastor of the M E. Church, who was called upon, and made some very happy remarks. The party then adjourned to Hotel Ent, where an elegant collation was served It was highly satisfactory and enjoyed bv all present. At about 1 1 0 clocK the party broke up, after having spent a very pleasant evening. Old Folks' Day in the M- E. Ohurch. - 1 Under the auspices of the Epworth Leacue. last Sunday morning, (Jld Folks' Day was observed in the M, E. Church. A committee of arrange ments was appointed, who visited all members sixty years old and over, offering carriages to all so desiring The church was beautifully decorated, a handsome back ground, in the rear nf the nulnit. with the words, "A W. w 1 Good Old Age," being prominent We would be glad if Appropriate badges were worn by the dings Barkley. was born m Lancaster county in 1 78 1, who with his wife, moved out near the Red Mill in i&oo and later moved to Bloomsburg.where he built and lived in the first house erected on the lot now owned by I. W. Hartman. John J. Barkley, a son of Iddincs Barkley, was the father of Charles G. Barkley. The deceased was a membei of the Presbyterian Church, and was for many years an elder, a trustee, and Sunday school superintendent. In politics he was an earnest and con sistent Democrat. He was a member of the Masonic order. At the hour of going to press the time for the funeral has not been fixed, but it is probable that it will be on Saturday morning. A meeting of the Bar will be called, of which due notice will be given, to proceed to the funeral in a body. Okange of Schedule. Owing to the fact that most of our people are in attendance at the Fair, the general delivery and collection by the carriers will be omitted on Thurs day and Friday afternoons of this week. The business delivery, be tween five and six o'clock, will be made as usual, and the carriers win dow, at the postoffice, will be oper on Thursday and Friday, from 6:45 to 7:30 p. m. COURT PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED. In the case of M. I. Hennessy, adm'r. of Clara Hennessy, vs. Fannie Anstork, jury rendered a verd:ct for plaintiff in the sum of $25 and board obstruction to be moved within five days. Motion for non-suit filed. Motion overruled. Motion for new trial, rea sons to be filed within five days. Ira Hess appointed Chief Burgess of Benton borough. Ellen Hughes, administratrix vs. Wellington Hughes et al. Judgment against garnishee in the sum of $871.89. W. W. Black, High Sherifl, of Co lumbia County, acknowledged tho fol lowing deeds in open court: VV. W. Black to John G. Harman, land in Bloomsburg; Wm. Krickbaum, land in Scott township: M. C. Whitenight et al., land in Bloomsburg; C. C. Evans, et al., land in Briarcreek town ship; Cooperative B. & B. Associa tion, land in Bloomsburg; Cooperative B. & B. Association, land in Blooms burg; N. Beagle, land in Millville; trustees of W. C. No. 319 P. O. S. of A- Ida Welliver vs. Penn'a. Canal Co' Motion to amend declaration filed. Motion allowed. In the matter of lunacy of Lavma Dewitt. Jury called and sworn. In the matter of lunacy of William Baumeister. Jury called and sworn. Estate of Hester A. Moore. Order of sale granted. The jury in the Welliver case was sent to Berwick this morning to view the grounds. Jeremiah Snyder, treasurer of Col umbia county, acknowledged the fol lowing de:ds in open Court : Jeremiah Snyder, to Locust Mt. Coal & Iron Co., land in Centralia borough j to G. W. McAlarney, land in Beaver Twp. ; to Locust Mt. Coal & Iron Co., land in Conyngham Twp. ; to Harry Evans, land in Hemlock Twp. ; to S. B. Karns, land in Ben ton Twp. ; to Mrs. E. Bellis, land in Centre Twp. ; to C. F. Sitler, land in Centre Twp. ; to John Kirkendale, land in Centre Twp. : to B. R. Yet ter, land in Main Twp. : to James B. Kinney, land in Miriitn 1 wp. ; to Fred Plock, land in Montour Twp, to Perry Black, land in Orange Twp.; to C. L. Sands, land in Pine Twp. ; to C. W. Miller, land in Bloomsburg ; to I. B. Hayman, land in Centre Twp.; to D. F. Mordan, land in Greenwood Twp. : to Sarah Brown's executors, land in Hemlock Twp to Alfred Dugan, land in Madison Twp.; to S. H. Mordan, land in Madison Twp. ; to L. H. Boody, land in Montour Twp. ; to Wm. Bogart, and in Scott Twp. ; to Caroline Sav age, land in Ssuganoat 1 wp. ; to jv Kitchen, land in Greenwood 1 wp. Baltis Sterling, V. B. Merrick and Boyd Trescott appointed viewers to view site for public road in Pine Twp., near George Greenley s saw mill, committee of reception ana usners, and as these old soldiers of the cross were broucht to the church in earn apes, thev were met at the door and presented with flowers, with a card hoanntr annronriate words aLlflLllbUI " n I I I There will, no doubt, be the usual rl cheer, and conduct- number of pickpockets and swindlers , . , t seats The past0r, Dr, on the Fair grounds. The town is Vrv;.rf,r reached from the text. "A 01 pretty naru muring jv... r-no(i jih Aee." special music nau our patrons would call for their mail, if it is possible to do so, Bv authority of First Assistant Postmaster General. O. B. Mellick, P. M. full No swindling games are allowed on the grounds, but there are many little cames heinir worked on the sly. All that is needed to make them success ful is the sucker to nibble at the bait. Thouch the newsnaners. vear after year, call attention to these things, we always hear of several persons who have lost their money trying to beat j swindlers at their own games. Don't try it. It can't be done. been prepared. The large auditor i im was filled, and the service was . . 1 ,.K1 very interesting aiu Hlu"lUUi thrmirhout. and. we think, other .. o . . . . . hurches would enjoy just sucn a ser - vice. The water in the creek last week was the lowest known in many years. A short distance above town, a number of youngsters were seen gigging eels with an ordinary table fork. In this maimer they succeeded in catchup- eicht of the snake-like fishes, three of them weighing over a pound a piece. Lost. A roll of money containing three e bi'ls was lost Wednesday Sept. 26 The loser drew the money from the Bloomsburg National Bank, and went frnm there to Woolsey's bakery, and thence to Supplee's store, where h m;ssed his money. The finder will b i:htrallv rewarded by leaving the money at this office. If vou want a first-class hair-cut or shave, go to Reilly's, Hotel Ent Columbia County Bible Society- The annual meeting of the Colum bia County Bible Society (organized in 1848) was held in Orangeville the 25th of last month. The afternoon session was devoted to a review of the past year'i business and planning for the future. The depositories, located at Bloomsburg, Berwick and Millville have sold during the year three hund red copies of the Word of God. Fifteen dollars were donated to the Penna. Bible Society. At the evening session a Bible read ing, subject, "complete in Christ'' was given by Rev. Albert H. Smith, of Berwick, and "The Anniversary ad dress" was delivered by Rev. R. H. Gilbert, of Berwick. The officers elected for the coming year are: President, H. R. Bower, Berwick; Vice Presidents, Rev. Jas. Martvn. Orangeville. Rev. M. M. Al- beck, Berwick; Secretary, A. W. Spear, Cabin Run; Treasurer, II. G. Supplee, Bloomsburg; Managers, C. E. York, Central; Rev. U. Myers, Catawissa; Rev. W. T. Campbell, Evansville; Boyd Trescott, Millville; J. B. Nuss, Mainville; Myron I. Low, Lime Ridge; Rev. E. E. McKelvy, Roaring- Creek. in , - Sewer Clogged. A stoppage in the sewer, on Main street, at Market square, caused the water to back up and overflow through the water closets in the basements of B. A. Gidding's and F. D. Dentler's stores, to a depth ot nearly two teet. It was also coming into J. R. Town send's basement, but was discovered in time to stop it, by having the pipes plugged. Mr. Gidding had a box of overcoats damaged, and Mr. Dentler had a number of cases of felt and gum boots well soaked. Under the direction of Town Engineer Brown and Street Commissioner Neyhard, an opening was made just below the Bank crossing, dowii to the sewer pipe, and the obstruction was removed by running a long flexible rod into the pipe. A piece of stick was found, on which strings had caught until it had half filled the pipe. As the pipe always was too small, and runs full all the time, this was enough to back the water up as above related. Sticks and strings, or anything else that may clog the pipe, should not be thrown into the sewers. The Fair. All day Tuesday teams loaded with exhibits for the fair drove through town. The displays of all lines are said to be very large. There is .he largest assortment of chickens ever shown there, and the entries for the races are very numerous. If the weather continues fair the exhibition will be one of the most successful ever held here. The 9th Regiment Band of Wilkesbarre came down Wednes day and will remain three days. The Rennrt of inouest in re lunacv of enlarged grand stand affords room for . ---1 , . . . un i Wm. Ranmeister. filed. Herman T. all who want to see tne races, wnne vni,n atwimtpH mmmittee. on the grounds get a good dinner at Report of inquest in re lunacy of inc uinw Lavina Dewitt. filed. Charles b. Hamlin appointed committee. In re auditor's report to make dis tribution of the funds in the hands of John W. Evans, treasurer of the Nes- copeck Falls Bridge Co. Report con firmed nisi. J. C. Brown, H. W. Bower and Boyd Dodson, appointed inspectors to inspect county bridge in Briarcreek township, near Petty s. Ed. Engleheart, Clinton W. Harder and S. J. Neyhard, appointed inspect ors to inspect county bridge in Roar- injereek township, near Litwiler's. C. H. Reimard. Chas. Krug and C. Brown appointed inspectors to inspect county bridge in Montour township, over Wabash Run, near Deimers. Peter Jones, Chas. Hower and Warren Eyer, appointed inspectors to inspect county bridge in Mt. Pleasant township, over Lick Run, near a. r. Dolman's. For Sale. Three town lots on' Ninth street above Catharine, 33 feet front each, and running back to the canal. Will be sold on easy terms. Inquire at this office. 10-4 tf. J. G, WELLS, -Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. -o Fodder Tar Rope, 10c. Lb. Corn Cutters, 25c. Best Suits to Buy The extra wear and service afforded by the H. S. & M. suits are enough to recom mend them to every careful buyer. When you learn how stylish and becoming they re, how well they fit and keep their shape, you will never buy any other kind. Ml VFe ask no more for them than you have to pay for in ferior goods elsewhere. Mmm&mx Copniihl lx by am, lfcat Mm Our Hats and Furnishings are the best to be had in the land. "Youman's Hats," $5.00. "Broadway Special," $3. 00. "Monarch" Shirts, "Lion"' Shirts, $1.00 and $1.50. We have anything in the line of men's wear you want. Ben, Gidding. BLOOMSBURG, PA. , ljlg5 Come in and see us we'll treat you right. On Tuesday morning the jury in the case of Mrs Ida Welliver against the Pennsylvania Canal Company, proucht in a verdict of $407.00 for the plaintiff. This was a suit for damages to land and crops by the leakage from the canal. Grant Iler- rincr and W. H. Khawn, Esqs., were attorneys for the plaintifl, and James Scarlet and Levi Waller Esqs., for the defendant. The trial began last week and on Saturday noon court adjourned until Monday so that the jurors could spend Sunday at home. During the trial the jury was sent to the piemises in a four horse hack, so they could see what damage had beendone, NEW LINE DELFT WARE, JUST RECFIVED. just in Single and Double Barrel, Hammer and llammeriess 3-TJ3sTS, lupins. Coats. Belts, Shells, fctc. 00 ' General Hardware. The Leader Department Store. Suppose we say but little this time about our Carpets, but let us say that little strong. Don't make any mistake about 4 . . j - 11 our oeing neaaquariers ior an orrades of Carpet and Furniture. That you know. Just think qver these few things while you are cleaning house and getting ready for Fair. Wool Velvet Carpet, MADE, LAID AND LINED, 90 GEIsTTS. Now that's an unbeatable proposition. Try and match it. Heavy Ingrain Carpet, 50 OIEILTTS- HEAVY AU WOOL CARPET, EVERY THREAD WOOL, S5 03jTT3 Now that's another hard item to match. GROCERIES. Still advancing. Still doing more business each month. We put it to you as good, sensible people, who want their dollars to go as far as possible, that there is some reason for this. The reason is simply this. We are selling good, fresh, edible goods, at c'ose" prices. Yet we will not sacrifice quality for price. We will buy and sell only what we will eat ourselves. mm 1 1 onmnn nnu n ur 1.1 IB LEiAUUll lUUL LUiUI AIM, HU., A'VtT AYR rAT?TrT?T HTS TIT .OflM CJTTTP n hi.l! (Ill Ulill i!''!. I! 1 ,: i
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