Ay WW VOL. 36. 13LOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. 1901. NO. 4 ft fi .fit 1 A,, -i 1 1 vy i iii i ii ii ii ii FOR MURDER. Boyd WIntersteen Faces a Jury On the Charge of Killing M. L. Fisher at Danville. A Verdict of Guilty of Volun tary Manslaughter. it rus oeen some yeart since so much interest was shown in a court trial at Danville, as was exhibited during the past week over the trial of Koyd Wintersteen who was charged with killing Martin Fisher, in that borough, on September 12, 1900, The trial began before Judge Litl'e last Thursday morning, and the court room was packed. The common wealth was represented by District Attorney Welsh and James Esq. and the counsel for the were Hon. II. M. Hincklev, Scarlet, prisoner Edward S. Gearhart and Major C. P. Gear hart. All of Thursday and a part of Friday morning were consumed in the selection of a jury, many of the jurors siating that they had fixed opinions, and some being opposed to capital punishment. The twelve men were finally selected.and DistrictAttor- ney Welsh opened the case at eleven o'clock. Me stated that the common wealth expects to prove that this is case ol willful, premeditated murder; that evidence will be introduced to show that on Saturday, September 8, Wintersteen, employed on the Castle Grove farms, had a controversy with Mr. Strouse, a foreman, concerning a certain horse, which Wintersteen re fused to drive, and that Wintersteen declared that if he did not have his way, there would be the worst time on that farm that there ever was. Win tersteen then quit work, but after wards appealed to Superintendent Fisher, after which he left the farm. Before going he repeated his state ment that the matter was not ended, and that there would be the worst time that there ever was on that farm. t Other evidence, Mr. Welsh said, will be introduced to show that Win tersteen during the next few days stat ed to different persons that he would get even or have revenge for his dis charge, and that he then bought a re volver at one hardware store and cartridges at another store. He was seen around town by differ ent people on the morning of Septem ber 12, to some of them saying that something would happen soon at the Bennett farms. He was seen going towards Castle Grove, and shortly after ten' o'clock appeared at the house on the Strouse farm, where he asked for Mr. Strouse. Soon after he left the house men working on the larm saw him in the fields, and fear ing that he might injure the women they started for the house. Sxn afterwards the farm hands found Mr. Fisher in his carriage, dying from the effects of a pistol shot wound. . Other evidence will be introduced to show that about an hour after the tragedy, employes at the Howe & Polk Mills saw a man walking along the canal bank, acting strangely, walk ing into and out of the canal, throwing away a revolver, then picking it up again and placing it at his head. The Rolling Mill employes followed the man until he came to "Reilly" Watts' place on Church street, where he said that he had just killed a man on the Castle Grove farms, and wanted to give himself up. They ac companied him to jail where he sur rendered himself and his revolver to Sheriff Maiers. Dr P. C. Newbaker and Dr. Shultz testified to finding a bullet hole in Fisher's side about three inches below the armpit, and that this wound caused death. A number of other witnesses were called who gave the details of the tragedy about as stated by Mr. Welsh in his opening. Sheriff Maiers testified that when Wintersteen gave himself up he said that he had shot Martin Fisher. The purchase of the pistol and cartridges was proven by clerks who sold them to Wintersteen. Mrs. Strouse testified to threats made by the prisoner, and Dr. Barber said tnat Wintersteen told him he bought the pistol to kill Fisher and then kill himself, and that Wintersteen was very much excited at the time. Several other conversations with the prisoner while in jail were admit ted, and the prosecution rested, and court adjourned until Monday. At the opening of court on Monday Continued on Page 8 3d Col. , MRS. EFFIE VANCE MOYER. Again this community was shocked when, on Saturday evening, Bhortly atter six o clock it was announced that Mrs. Effie Vance, wife of Join L. Mover, had expired. Though in ill health for some time past, and Con fined to her bed for several weeks, she seemed bright and cheerful on Saturday, and, only a little while be foie her death, she was conversing pleasantly with members of the fam iJy. Little dreaming that death was so near, the other members of the household had gone out of the room, leaving one daughter, Helen, to sit with her mother. Suddenly the little girl noticed a strange expression on her mother's lace, and, believing she had fainted, she called for assistance. Restoratives were applied, and every effort made to revive her, but when her physician, Dr. Reber, arrived Mrs. Moyer was dead. Heart disease, from which she had been suffering for some time, was the chief cause. For a number of years prior to her marriage Mrs. Moyer, then Miss Effie Vance, was a popular teacher in the public schools of Bloomsburg. She was a daughter of the late Major M;chael Vance, of Orange township, and was born in Orange township on the 24th day of January, 1847. She was married to John L. Moyer on the 13th day of October, 1874, and to them were born the following children: Myra, Laura, Helen, Lewis, William, and Harold, who, with their father, survive her. lwo other children died in infancy. One sister. Miss Mary Vance, of this town, is the only surviving member of Major Vance's family. jurs. Mover was possessed ot a happy disposition, and bv rea son ot this and her many other admirable qualities of character, she was endeared to a large circle of friends. The family have manv sympathizers in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at half past one o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Dr. G,H. Hemingway, pastor of the Presbyteiian Church, of which the deceased was a member, assisted bv Rev. Mr. Martyn, of Orangeville. I he Moral otfenngs of loving friends were nume'rous and beautiful, and the large attendance betokened the high esteem in which Mrs. Moyer was held. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Rosemont Cemetery. i'ETliR BUSH. Peter Bush, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bush, died at his home on Third street last Thursday afternoon at two o clock, aged sixteen years. three months and twenty one days. Bright's disease was the cause of his death, and he had been ill for some time. Peter was a bright boy, and popular among his associates. He exhibited considerable musical talent, playing the flute and picolo remark ably well. He was also an artist, and could draw pictures with accuracy. He was a member of the Boys' Bri gade. The funeral took place on Monday morning at ten o clock at St. Columba's Roman Catholic church of which Peter was a member. The church was filled to its utmost capacity. High Mass was said by Rev. Father Ban, who also preached an appropriate sermon, the floral offerings were numerous and beauti ful. The pupils of the room at the High School in which Peter was a student were present, and also the Boys' Brigade, the latter firing a volley over the grave at the close of the services. The pall bearers were Charles Casey, Harry Beckley, Ray Neyhard, Ray Nuss, Michael Casey, Reginald Hemingway, Wilson White and Joseph Skeer. Mrs. Katharine Kitchen, tor many years a resident of Bloomsburg, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. M. Newman, at Northumberland, last Saturday, after an illness of about ten weeks. The deceased is survived by a s-'ster, Mrs. Sarah J. Campbell, of this town, a brother, Wm. Moore, residing in Missouri and a daughter, Mrs. Newman, residing at Northum berland. The remains were brought to Bloomsburg on Tuesday morning, the funeral occuring from her late residence on Iron street, Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Rosemont cemetery. For Bale. 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. io-4 tf. Mai, mm Of the Columbia County Agrl cultural Society, Held on Saturday For the Election of Officers . A Harmonious Gathering. The annual meeting of the Colum bia County Agricultural, Horticult ural and Mechanical Association or the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year was held in the court room at two o'clock Saturday after noon. There was a large attendance of the membership. The meeting was called lo order by President b. II. Sloan. The organi zation was effected by electing H. V. White chairman and the election of C. C. Yetter as reading clerk and t n . . 1 . -. . iiarry jsarion ana freeze Uuick as secretaries. Minutes of last meeting were read and on motion duly seconded were approved as read. Mr. White then spoke of the Farmers' Institute which will meet here on January 3031 and said that the association had tried to make ar rangements to secure the meeting for the same date at which the association held its annual election but that they hart been notified by the State Board that they were unable to furnish speakers at the time requested. He said he had assurance that the insti tute would prove very interesting and that the speakers and lecturers would be among the best. It was moved and seconded that the salaries of the officers remain the same as last year. Carried. E. H. Sloan, the present incumbent, was again made the choice of the members for president and was unanimously elected. For vice president the names of A. C. Creasy, C. E. Adams, F. P. Hagen buch, I. B. Ikeler and Elisha Ring rose were placed in nomination four to be elected. For treasurer James C. Brown was the choice ot the members and he was unanimously elected. W. B. Allen was unanimously elected as librarian and A. N. Yost, the present secretary, was also unan imously elected. The names presented for the execu tive committee were Henry Deigh miller, W. J. Hidlay, Jere Kosten bauder, W. B. Mericle, D. A. Mun son, Ellis Ringrose, A. R. Henrie, Emery D. Hagenbuch and J. VV. Bowman three to be elected. For Auditors the following were presented: Jonn Scott, Hess, George B. Patterson, J. names H." C. B. De- Long and Wm. Mensch three to be elected. The result of the vote cast was as follows: , VICE PRESIDENT. A. C. Creasy , 127 C. E. Adams ,147 F. P. Hagenbuch 145 I. B. Ikeler 74 Elisha Ringrose.... 131 All but Ikeler were elected. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Henry Deighmiller. . , , 93 W. J. Hidlay 89 Jere Kostenbauder 35 W. B. Mericle 17 D. A. Munson 22 Ellis Ringrose 60 A. R. Henrie 87 Emery D. Hagenbuch 63 J. W. Bowman 33 Deighmiller, Hidlay and Henrie were elected. AUDITOR. Join Scott '. 99 H. C Hess ...,.,, 05 George B. Patterson 63 J. B. DeLong...,. 97 William Mensch 89 Scott, Delong and Hess were elected. The report of the Treasurer was read and approved. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Y. M. 0. A- Notes Rev. G. H. Hemingway, D. D., will address the Men's Meeting next Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. All are welcome. Let there be a large attendance, There will be a social entertainment for boys from 12 to is years of age, in the Y. M. C. A. building on Friday evening, January 23, from 7 to 8:30 o'clock. The invitation is cordially extended to all. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. In response to the call of the members of the Demociatic Standing Committee residing in Bloomsburg, party caucus was held in the Town Hall last Friday evening for the purpose of nominating candidates for the several offices to be filled at the February election. John G. Harman Esq. called tne meeting to order. freeze Quick was elected chairman' and W. B. Al!en and John Tracy were made secretaries. For President of Town Council, Frank Ikeler, Esq , the present in cumbent, was nominated unanimously For members of Town Council the following were placed in nomination it. r. uienenoacn, wm. lvasnner, C. L. Cromn. Clinton Sterling, Dr. T C. Harter and John A. Cox. Charles Roadarmel was also named but declined. For School Director Dr. F. W, Redeker was nominated unanimously. For Assessor, W. F. Stohner was nominated unanimously. The tellers appointed to receive and count the vote were John Gross and Miles Betz. The vote for Councilmen resulted as follows: C. L. Cromn no Wm. Kashner 98 H. F. Dieffenbach 64 John A. Cox 43 Dr. T. C. Harter 26 Clinton Sterling n Messrs. Cromn, Kashner and Diet- fenbach having received the greatest number of votes, were declared the regular nominees. The following were named for the other offices in the four districts: KIRST DISTRICT. Judge of Election John W. Knies, Inspector of Election Wm. E. Knorr. Registry Assessor Milts Betz. SECOND DISTRICT. Judge of Election George Yost. Inspector ol E'ection Fran't P. Baum. Registry Assessor George W. Belig. THIRD DISTRICT. Judge of Election George W. Martin. Inspector of Election E. J. Stetler. Registry Assessor D. F. Weiss. FOURTH DISTRICT. Judge of Election John Fry. Inspector of Election Wm. May. Registry Assessor John T. Tracy. JOHN N. GORDON-Ex-County Commissioner John N. Gordon died at his horn! in Montour township last Friday morning, from consumption, after a long illness. He was aged about sixty years, and leaves one son, John R., of Montour town ship. Mrs. Gordon died several years ago. Mr. Gordon held township offices for a number of years, such as Constable and Tax Collector. In 1897 he was elected County Com missioner by the Democrats, and filled the office very acceptably. The funeral was held Tuesday morning, and the attendance was very large. The services were conducted by Rev. M. E. McLmn, of the Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member. J. G, WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Skates and sausage General Hardware, staffers Special MEN'S AND BOY'S TROUSERS! The prices are all cut, and the goods all wool. The sale on these will last about ONE so do not delay if you need any of these KL- -151 tJ Come in and see us The Leader Department Store. Diamonds. A writer, in one of the daily papers, 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 as a present anything which was to be used in house furnishing:. That the proper gift for her royal highness the American woman was diamonds, expen sive furs, or other "trifles." Now, this may be all right for those who can afford to spend $1,000 where we can spend $1.00, but we're old fashioned enousrh to believe that one of the most suitable gifts is something which will make home more comfort able and more beautiful. So we want to talk to you about Rockers and Rugs. ROCKERS. Our stock has been carefully picked. First, we take into consideration the comfort to be ob tained out of tha chair. They having made selection on this basis, we choose the prettiest of the most comforta ble. That gives us the right' kind of goods. Come down and try them. Sit in them, and think how much comfort such a present will bring to your friend. We have all the popular finishes and colorings, and the high est price is $10.00, from thflt down to $1.25. RUGS A good Fecond to the rocker. In fact, it really takes first place, for it is older, and the magnate of the Orient counts his wealth in magnificent rugs. We show some of the finest products of the American looms. The colon are artistic arid the designs chaote. 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 price?. T LEADER SMI I II Li FOURTH AND Sale OF- of these goods goods. BIENNIS we'll treat you right. ! 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