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VOL 35.
BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1900.
NO. 41
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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very interesting aiu Hlu"lUUi
thrmirhout. and. we think, other
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hurches would enjoy just sucn a ser
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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