M VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. 1U01 NO. 2 IN A FRENZY She Murdered Her Husband, Says Mrs. Annie Walden, Though She Loved Him Pas sionately Now at the Parental Home in Almedia. Back to the old home and the scenes of her childhood, Mrs. Annie Walden says she desires to spend the residue of her life in peace and quiet ness. She had served nine years of a life sentence in New York State " Prison for the murder of her hus band, Tames Walden. To the local correspondent of the J'hiladelphia Press on Sunday she narrated the past fifteen years of her life as follows : "I have been annoyed so much since my return home by newspaper reporters, and there having been so many alleged interviews with me and la'se stories of my home, getting into print, I have decided, against the ad vice of my friends, to give the facts as they actually occurred. "When I left my home here I was a simple country girl, 17 years of age, and knew nothing of the world. I went to Philadelphia,where I met and married my husband, and I want to state that, notwithstanding my act, committed in a moment of jealous frenzy, I loved him passionately adoringly, if you will. I have noth ing further to say about him. All the world knows of my act and its conse quences, but no one will ever know how I suffered for it, nor how deeply or sincerely I have repented. That is part of my history that cannot be told in words.' . "My life in prison was very much the same as that of many others who have suffered in a similar manner. From the officials in charge I received nothing but kindness. I never gave up hope of being re teased, but the news of my pardon was a complete surprise. My remorse for my act was so deep, and my re pentance so sincere, that I felt sure God would not punish me by keeping ine foreVer shut in from'his bright sun shine and the beauties of the world. I never despaired, and never forgot to pray daily for my release and the chance to once more live with my loved ones. "I cannot realize as yet that I am free, everything seems so strange to me. It seems to be too good to be true. I intend to remain at home with my parents and forget my past, if that be possible. When I left home I was dissatisfied with my life and its lowly surroundings, but I now think this little village of Almedia is the dearest spot on earth. "The stories to the effect that there was a jubilee in the village upon my return, and that I was met at the sta tion by a large crowd of curious peo ple, are utterly false. The people here are my friends, and have too much regard for my feelings to act in the way described. My father and I arrived on an early morning train, having come at that time to escape observation, and I was not seen by over a half a dozen people. "This is the only statement I have made and the last one I shall make. I am not anxious for notoriety, and trusf that I will be allowed to live in peace and quietness in the future." Mrs. Walden looks the picture of health and shows no trace of her long imprisonment. She still retains the beautiful features for which she was noted in her girlhood. Iler father, Philip Graham, said that his daughter would always have a home with him, and tnat he hopes the public interest in his family will soon die out." . Married- , Geisinger IltELER. On Jan. 3, at the home of Mr. Jacob Geisinger, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. Harry B. Geisinger, of Millville, and Miss Sarah Ikeler, of Mordansville. v Tor 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. BL00MSBURG. The town of Bloomsburg is laid oat upon a tract ot land warranted Nov, 18, 1771 to Henry Allshouse, surveyed Nov. 5, 177a and patented April ai, 1773, and containing 300 acres and allowances. It extended from the Susquehanna to the Fishingcreek by a line running North 30 degrees west, 352 perches, and was bounded on the Last by Francis Stewart. On Nov, 7, 1795. Henry Allshouse and wife conveyed the nothern portion, down about to the Sloan line, to Henry Dildine, and on June 1, 1796 Henry Uilnine conveyed to Ludwig Oyer, and on June 5, 1 80a Ludwig Oyer conveyed to John Adam Oyer. By a power of Attorney, dated May 25, 1807, and recorded in Sunbury in Deed Book "O" page 94. John Adam Oyer appointed his brother, Ludwig Oyer of Bloomsburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, to collect all debts etc., owing to him "by any person or persons in the town of Bloomsburg, in Northumberland County and State of Pennsylvania, or in the mvirons thereof, etc., etc.. It is altogether probable that neither Ludwig nor John Adam Oyer ever called or recognized the name "Oyers burg" as the designation of the place, for in the Letter of Attorney men tioned there is no suggestion that it ever went by any other name than "Bloomsburg;" and as John Adam owned it in June 5, 1802, it is quite supposable that he laid it out and named it at that time; for, five years afterward, in a paper to be recorded, there is no other or former or local name is even hinted at. Nevertheless, the tradition is so gen eral that people called it "Oyersburg," that, no doubt, it was locally so called, but, when it was laid out, it was certainly laid out as "Bloomsburg." The name, however, is not a transla tion of "Oyersburg," nor an adoption of it, and where it came from or who was honored or commemorated by it is, as yet, unknown. Mr. John K. Grotz is the oldest living native, but I know of no ducuments older than those I have given above. The question is still open. J. G. F. HELD FOE CRIMINAL LIBEL Berwick has a sensation, and the quiet and serenity which usually pre vails in our neighboring town, is greatly disturbed. The cause of the social precipitation is the arrest of Mrs. Harriet Jones, on a charge of criminal libel. For seven years past, residents of Berwick have been receiv ing anonymous communications, and many have been the attempts made to locate the author of them. The result of these evil bearing epistles, is broken homes, blackened characters, and dissolved friendships. At firs, the letters were sent out rather infre quently, but w;th the recurring years and months the inurement increased, and the effects were becoming so alarming that it was decided if pos sible to put a stop to it. The finger of suspicion was first directed toward Mrs. Jones in the early part of last July. While in conversation with a friend, she made use of language, identical, with that contained in an anonymous letter re ceived by another a few days before. From that time on she has been under survei'lance and many schemes have been employed, to fasten the crime upon her, such as selling marked stamps and procuring her signature for the receipt of registeied packages. Among those who have received numerous of these unsigned notes are John Creasy, a well known citizen of tne town and his daughter, a most estimable young lady, and it was Mr. Creasy who preferred the charge which resulted in her arrest late Sat urday night. When tne warrant was served Mrs. Jones denied any know ledge of the matter and said she would make her accusers prove what they charged her with. John Jones, her husband, was ac cepted as security in the sum of one thousand dollars. baffles, even her closest friends. The developments will no doubt be interesting. Mrs- Wyle Entertained. Mrs. Herbert Wyle entertained a number of friends at her home on West Mahoning street on Saturday evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Julius Heim,Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heim, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bloch Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gross, of Bloom sburg, Mrs. Eli Rosenthal, Mrr. Isaac Gross, Mrs. Lewis Bloch, Mrs. Harry Ellenbogen and Miss Gertrude Heim. Danville News. ji T )T The Anti-Saloon League File a Petition Against Geo. W. Enterllne. Must Answer Four Separate Charges Rule Granted For Revocation, Return able January 12th. Court convened Monday morning with His Honor R. R. Little and Associates Fox and Kurtz on the bench. Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co. vs Barthoid Kierhof. Rule to show cause why verdict should be set aside and new trial granted. Rule absolute. Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co. vs. Sylvester Heath. Rule lor new trial. Rule discharged. Paragon Plaster and Supply Co. vs. J. N. Webb. Petition for rule to show cause why inquest should not be set aside. Rule granted. Ira R. McIIenry appointed guard ian of Nellie C. and Mary Parker, minor children of F. M. Parker. George K. Hess et al. vs. Rebecca Creasy. Partition. Agreement waiv ing issuing of rule to refuse or accept. Filed. Decree of Court ordering public sale by Sheriff, filed. Elias Shuman, appointed guardian of Charles Schweppenheiser, minor child of Minta A. Bowman. Estate of Minta A. Bowman. Pe tition of Elias Shuman, guardian, for sale of real estate, granted. Estate of Aaron Miller. Order of sale granted. Harman vs. Dodsou. Rule to satisfy. Motion of plaintiffs attorney for Sheriff to pay moneys in his hands to plaintiffs counsel without piejudice to any matter of defence, filed Petition of Wm. Diemer for dis charge under insolvent law filed. February n, 1901, at a p. m., fixed for final discharge, etc. . Estate of Phoebe Ann Gensil. Pe tition of executor fcr discharge. Granted. T. H. B. Davis, J. P. Fry and J. B. Brown appointed viewers to view site for county bridge over Susque hanna river at Mifflinville. Fannie Richard, Jas. Bibby and Warren Eyer appointed viewers to view site for private road in Locust township at John Kopp's. W. H. Cooke use vs. Sadie Jones. Rule to open judgment. Argument. William Krickbaum vs. John Mourey. Judgment reduced by amount of $30 30, as agreement entered on rule book by attorneys for plaintiff and defendant. Estate ot Joseph Hopper. Peti tion of Mary Hopper for appointment of appraisers. Wm. R. Harris and Frank McGann appointed. Margaret Mahan appointed guard ian ot Annie Mahan, minor child of Jas. Mahan. The following petition was pre sented : In re-license of Geo. W. Enterline. In the Court of Quarter Sessions for the county of Columbia, February session. To the Honorable the Judges ot the Court of Quarter Session of said county: The petition of T. E. Hyde, W. L. White, J. J. Robison, Wm. H. Slate and others whose names are hereto ap pended representing the Anti-Saloon League, of Bloomsburg, Pa , an as sociation of citizens for the purpose of having the liquor laws of this com monwealth of Pennsylvania properly enforced, respectfully represent: That George W. Enterline has a license granted by this court at the February, session, 1900, for the sale of liquors and the keeping of a restaurant known as the "Hotel Gil more" on East Main street, in the town of Bloomsburg, said county. That, as your petitioners are in formed and believe, since the grant ing of said license, to wit: on or about the times hereinafter set forth, and at divers other times, the said George W. Enterline has violated the laws of this Commonwealth in manner fol lowing, to wit: 1. By unlawfully furnishing by gifts, sale or otherwise, vinous, spirit uous, malt or brewed liquors to minors, ard among others to the fol lowing to wit: On or about the 83 or a4 days of November, 1900, to one Robert Chromis, a minor of the DOING coo Continued on Page 8 3d Col. CORPORATION ELECTIONS. Tuesday was the day for the annual election of officers of the several banks. The results are given below : FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Directors: Dr. E. W.' M. Low, J. M. Staver, Dr. J. H. Vastine, Myron I. Low, E. B. Tustin, L. Gross, G. S. Robbms. At a meeting of the Board for organization the following officers were elected : President, Dr. E. W. M. Low; Vice President, J. M. Staver; Cashier, E. B. Tustin; Teller, Eugene Carpenter. FARMERS NATIONAL BANK. Directors: W. S. Moyer, N. U. Funk, Frank Ikeler, Grant Herring, C. W. Runyon, C. M. Creveling, W. M. Reber, H. A. M'Killip, C. A. Kleim. The Board organized this morning by electing the following officers : President, W. S. Mover; Vice President, C. A. Kleim; Cashier, A. H. Bloom; Teller, Fred Holmes. HLOOMSUURO NATIONAL BANK. Directors: H. J. Clark, Joseph Ratti, Paul E. Wirt, Samuel Wigfall. Harvey W. Hess, Harrison J. Conner, O. W. Cherrington, W. M. Longen berger, J. Lee Harman, Wm. H. Hidlay, A. Z. Schoch. An organ ization was effected by the election of A. Z. Schoch, President; Paul E. Wirt, Vice President; W. H. Hidlay, Cashier; Morris S. Broadt, Teller. BLOOMSBURG & SULLIVAN R. R. CO. The annual election of the B. & S. R. R. Co. was held on Tuesday, with the following result: President, Mor ton McMichael: Directors, E. W. Clark, Jr., A. W. Kelsey, Evan R. Dick, Samuel Wigfall, J. K. Grotz, L. E. Waller, James M. Shew, and H. J. Conner. Six thousand two hundred and eighty-five votes were cast. pooa directors nominated. The Democratic Committeemen Hold a Meet ing and Name Candidate. The Democratic Committeemen assembled in the parlor of Hotel Ent fuesday afternoon. The object being the nomination of two persons for directors for Bloom Poor District. The roll call was answered by the following committeemen : John G. Harman, John Gross, J. K. Bitten- bender and Charles Jones, represent ing the four wards of town; C. H. Dildine, East Greenwood; W. D. Hock, West Greenwood; J. B. Welli- ver, Millville Boro; S. Petit, substitute East Scott; R. C. Johnson, West Scott; George B. Hummer, and H. S. Cole, North and South Sugarloaf. John G. Harman presided over the meeting in the capacity of chairman. It was decided to name one person from town and another from the out lying districts. Nominations were asked for, whereupon W. B. Allen, Wesley Morris, and Wm. E. Dietter ick were named. The chair appointed John Gross and C. H. Dildine tellers. The vote was then taken and counted, resulting as follows : Allen 1 1, Diet terick 6, Morris 5. The two first named gentlemen were declared the nominees, after which the meeting adjourned. Examine the Plugs, In order to eliminate the possibil ity of delay in getting water in case of fires, the plugs during freezing weath er should be examined regularly. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Skates and Sausage stutters, T. G-.WELLS, General Hardware, SPECIAL REDUCTION SALE! COMMENCED FRIDAY, 1 JANUARY 4, ON WINTER Suits and Overcoats. All broken sizes, half price. Oth ers, at one-third and one-quarter off. All staple goods, no reduction. E3E Come in and see us The Leader Department Store. Diamonds. A mrn'tPtv in nne of the dailv naners. said that among the "upper ten," those who are accustomed to "six fig ures." it was not considered the proper thing for a woman to receive a3 a present anything which was to be used in inw That the nroner p-ift for her roval highness the American woman wa3 diamonds, expen- sive mrs, or other "trines. Now, this may be all right tor those who can anord to spend $1,000 where we can spend $1.00, but we're old faoklnnpri pnrtnorh tr believe that one of the most suitable gifts is something which will able and more beautitul. So Rockers and Rugs. "ROHTvERS. Our stock has been carefully picked. First, we take into consideration the comfort to be ob tained out of the chair. They having made selection on this basis, we chooee the prettiest of the most comforta- ble. That gives us the right kind otooas. wme down and try them. Sit in them, and thin'c how much onmfnrt nnch a nresent will bring to your friend. Wo have all the popular finishes est price is $10.00, trom that down to RUGS. A good second to the rocker. In fact, it rAsillv takes first nlace. for it is older, and the magnate of the Orient counts his wealth in magnificent rugs. We show some of the finest products ot the American looms. The colors are artistic and the designs chaste. We show these in prices from $1.00 to $10.00. We will be glad to have you look these over. Toys. Well displayed and all kinds, for all prices. T mini mm FOURTH AND we'll treat you right. make home more comfort we want to tarn to you aooui and colorings, and the high- in nmnnn ftn T'Tvn MARKET STS., BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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