far $ WWW VOL. 36. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1901 NO. A I III1 1 , V VV7 Y THE MoHENRY MYSTERY. Tractically nothing has been devel oped in the murder case of Thomas McIIenry, who was shot down in cold blood a week ago last Sunday morning, near Rohrsburg. Last Thursday county Commissioners Fisher and Kitchen, Mr. Krickbaum not being present, offered a reward of $800 for the arrest and conviction of the assassin. The commissioners were criticized for their apparent slow ness of action, but as they believed that somebody who knew something about the tragedy was holding back the information for the purpose ot claiming the reward, if any was offer ed, they acted wisely in not being too hasty. Up to this time there have been no developments. The suspicion at first cast upon a discharged hired man has been entirely dissipated by his show ing an unquestionable alibi before the coroner's jury. From him suspicion was turned to certain members of Mr. McIIenry's family, but investigation seems to have sno'vn that there was no ioundation for such suspicions. We are informed that a representative ot a Philadelphia paper, accompanied by a Finkerton detective, spent the past week in the vicinity looking for clues, but with what results we cannot say. It is said that a man carrying a gun similar to the one with which the shooting is supposed to have been done, was seen walking near Hunting don creek not very long after the deed was committed, but all traces of the man seem to have been lost. All that is known surely is that Mr. McHenry was shot by some one con cealed in the barn. The bullet pass ed through his body,coming out at the back, making a ragged wound where it came out. The bullet has not been found, but it is believed to have been fired from an old fashioned smooth bore rifle. The person who did it must have had a motive inspired by deep hatred or a desire for revenge.or he would never have taken the chances that he did. He took the chances ot discovery, and he also took the chances of injury to himself in case McHenry came to the barn armed. Had the assassin's first shot missed its aim, and McHenry had had a gun or revolver, the chances of escape ' would have been small. That the gun used was a muzzle loader is shown by the piece of coat lining used as a wad, which was found on the ground near where McHenry fell. It is reported that several detectives have visited the scene ot the murder. It so, they are acting on their own re sponsibihty, for no one has reported themselves to the commissioners in that capacity. It is to be hoped that some clue may soon be found that will lead to the discovery of the mur derer. That "murder will out," is sually true, but a few more cases of unpunished crimes ot this kind in Columbia county will make it appear that we are an exception to the rule In case the offering of a reward does not bring any results soon, some arrangements should be made with a reliable detective agency to take the matter in hand. Mrs. J- 8. Blue. Harriet Edgar, wife of J. S. Blue, died at her home on East street last Fridav mornm? at three o'clock. She had been ill for some time, and for the past month was confined to her bed. The disease which caused her death was catarrh of the stomach, liver and howels. Mrs. Blue was a daughter of the late J. K. Edgar, and was born in this town where her whole life was spent. She taucrht successfully in the public schools for several years, prior to her marriage. As a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was always a willing worker, ever ready to neip in anvthint? Dertaininn to the interest and welfare of the parish. For some years she was a member of the choir where she rendered tauniui anu ac--.mahle service. She was a devoted wife and mother, and the family have the sympathy of many friends. Mrs. Blue was aged a little over forty-eight years, and leaves to survive, her hus band and three children, Miss Mae and Horace, ot tnis town, and fcdgar f Philadelnhia. Her mother and three brothers and two sisters also mnnrn hir Insa. The funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. D. N. Kirkby conduct ing the services. There was a profus ion of beautiful flowers, and the attend ance was large. v A hanks were closed on Tuesday, that being Lm- ...... . 1 : j coin's birtnaay, a legai uoimuy. THE BALLOTS. The ballots for next Tuesday's elec- tion are being printed at this office. n most cases the papers are nronerlv made out, and there was little trouble in making out the form of the ballot for printing. In two instances, how- ever, considerable difficulty was en countered, because the papers were irregular. In Scott township there exists a feud between the east and west districts, and each alwavs tries to get ahead of the oiher. The re sult is that there is often confusion in the papers filed for the spring election. This year the Democrats and Repub- icans of the east district held a joint caucus, ami made nominations for the township officers, and for the east dis trict election officers. At about the same time the two parties held a joint caucus at Light Street, and nominat ed other persons for township officers, and named election officers without designating for whit district. Of course the Republican party cannot hold two separate caucuses and name two different sets of candidates for the same offices in one township. Neither can the Democrats. Their papers were irregular for that reason, and at tention was called to it by the com missioners and their counsel, and the papers of the west district were taken out for correction. When they were refiled they had not been properly cor rected, and so in printing the ballots for Scott township, the only set of nominations that were regular was used. This leaves the west Scotters out in the cold, and they will have to write in names in the last column of the ballot. The only legal way to make caucus nominations is for each party to hold a caucus for the whole township, and make their nominations in accordance with law, and then there will be no trouble about the ballots. The com missioners would have been justified in this case in compelling the parties to take legal steps in court to deter mine who were the lawful nominees. and did in fact give them a chance to make corrections, but the corrections were not properly made. The other instance of "go-as-you- please" nominations comes from Con yngham township. Down there they hold no caucuses. Every voter is a statesman, and most of them want to hold office. Consequently each year there comes in a big batch of nomina tion papers. This year there is a cer tificate of nomination by the "citizens' party, whatever that may be. There are nomination papers by the Citizens, Independent Citizens, Peoples, and with no name. The commissioners have sifted the papers out and made the ballots as in their judgment they should be. Down there, too, if the two parties would hold regular party caucuses they would save a heap of trouble. Arrested in Danville. C. B Ent of the Central Hotel. Bloomsburg, accompanied by Con stable Stroh, drove to this city about two o'clock yesterday morning to effect the arrest of Thomas Reese, a hostler, who until Thursday evening had been working in tne central Hotel stables. Reese had been in the employ ot Mr. Ent but a week when he suddenly disappeared taking with him money that had been en trusted to him for the payment of a bill and a new overcoat belonging to a guest of the house. Mr. tM learn ing that Reese had come to Danville at once started in pursuit. After a long hunt Reese was found, taken back to Bloomsburg, and turned over to the authorities. This is the second time within the past three months that Landlord Ent has been compelled to come to Danville for a delinquent. He says the town is his "Jonah." Danville News, leb. 9. THIRTEEN MONTHS FOR GOSS. Riter Goss was refused a new trial by Judge Little, and on Monday after noon he was sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution, a fine of $150 and undergo imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary for thirteen months. Goss ought to be glad that the court refused him a new trial. He ...-.ni.t hau hpen luckv indeed if he nuuiu could have found a second jury that would have let him off as easily as did the first one. The sentence is looked upon as an exceedingly light one under .11 ha i-i'mimsfanres. It will be re membered that Goss was convicted last Decemberof voluntary manslaugh ter for running down John Cole who was riding a Dicycie. Adams Express Company will move iuto the Exchange Blocfc next n --v A !1 i. to Kemper at uvans, or vpru isi. COURT PROCEEDINGS- Court convened at 2 p. m. Feby. 5, with His Honor R. R. Little and As sociate Judges Fox and Kurtz on the bench. v The case of the Com. vs. Charles Mase, assault and battery, with intent to kill, etc., was resumed. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty of assault and battery with in tent to kill. Court sentenced defendant to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $aoo, undergo imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary for a period of one year and six months, stand committed, etc , Sheriff to conduct him there within ten days and be allowed one assistant. Wm. C. Drake aonointed cuardian of Hattie and Charles D. Drake.minor children of Mary E. Drake. Com. vs. Oliver Codc Herbert Cope and John Trough, Jr. Charge malicious mischief. Not a true bill and county to pay the costs. Deed of W. H. Henrie. c erk of the Orphans' Court, to Mary A. Raw lings, acknowledged in open court. On motion of John G. rlarman, Thos. C. Walsh was sworn and ad mitted as- a member of Columbia County Bar. Commonwealth vs. Harrv Pnle. Charge forgery, etc. Defendant pleads guilty to three separate indictments. Court sentenced defendant Harry Cole to pay costs of prosecution, a fine to Commonwealth of $100. re store to Bloomsburg National Bank the amount of money out of which they were defrauded, undergo im prisonment in the Eastern Peniten tiary for a period of one year, Sheriff to conduct him there within ten days and " be allowed one assistant. Sen tence suspended on the other two in dictments. Commonwealth vs Chailes Adams. Charge forgery, etc Defendant pleads guilty. Sentence suspended and defendant discharged. Commonwealth vs. John Chamber lain. Charge adultery. A true bill. Defendant pleads not guilty. Verdict not guilty. Commonwealth vs. Lena Beck and Mary Wilder. Charge malicious mis chief. A true bill. Defendants plead not guilty. Verdict not guilty, and prosecutor Reuben Reigle to pay one half the costs of prosecution and de fendants Lena Beck and Mary Wilder to pay one half. All jurors were discharged from fur ther attendance at court and all jurors living outside the town limits of Bloomsburg to be allowed an extra day. Court convened at 9 a. m. Wednes day, His Honor R. R. Little and As sociate Judges Fox and Kurtz on the bench. Petition presented to Court to print the name of Patrick J. Cain on elect ion tickets instead of Patrick Kane for Conyngham S. W. district. So ordered. Estate of Henry Creasy. Petition of administrator for discharge. Grant ed. H. VV. Kisner's use vs. Lloyd Yea ger et al. Judgment in open court as of Dec. 15th, 1900, for $1 06.86. J. H. White appointed guardian of Grace, Elizabeth, May Crawford, Bertha and Odessa White.minor child ren of Mary White. Bonds approved, Commonwealth vs. Lena Beck and Mary Wilder. Charge malicious mis chief. Court sentenced prosecutor Reuben Reigle to pay one-half the costs of prosecution and defendants Lena Beck and Mary Wilder to pay one-half the costs of prosecution. Stand commit ted, etc. Commonwealth vs. Frank Zimmer man. Court sentenced prosecutor Mahala Stine to pay costs of prosecu tion, give bail to Sheriff. Stand committed. Charles D. Hamlin vs. Norman E Hamlin. Court fixed Monday at 10 a. m. for reading return of Sheriff in above case. Wm. G. Yetter, Wm. Adams and Wm. Zaner appointed viewers to view site for public road in Fianklin town ship. Boyd Trescott, Pierce Hagenbuch and David T. Jones appointed view ers to view site for public road in Ben ton township, near Thomas Siegfried's, H. H. Hulmes, R. F. Whitmoyer and G. V. Knouse appointed viewers to view site for public bridge over Vvest Creek near Thomas Hartman s in Benton township. Commonwealth vs. C. B. Kelchner. Charge assault and battery. A true bill. Verdict guilty. Comt sentenced the defendant C B. Kelchner to the care ot the trus tees and managers of Huntingdon Re formatory and to remain in their care and custody until discharged from thence by their order or other due process of law, the Sheriff to conduct him there within ten days and be allowed one assistant. Sherift Daniel Knorr acknowledged the following deeds in open court: Daniel Knorr. Sheriff, to Elmira B. & L. Association, lands in Blooms burg. Lien creditor's receipt read in open court. Same to Ella G. Turner, land in Orangeville. Same to State Capitol B. '& L. As sociation, land in Bloomsburg. Lien creditor receipt read in open court. Same to State Capitol B. & L. As sociation. Land in Bloomsburg. Same to State Capitol B. & L. As sociation. Land in Bloomsburg. Sime to State Capitol B. & L. As sociation. Land in Bloomsbure. Same to State Capitol B & L. As sociation. Land in Bloomsbure. Same to Lewis C. Mensch. Land in Catawissa township. Same to Sarah Ann Kreisher. Land in Catawissa township. Report of viewers in favor of a county bridge over Briarcreek in Briarcreek township, approved by Grand Jury. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over creek in Main township near M. E. Church, approved by Grand Jury. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over Little Hemlock creek in Hemlock township, approved by Grand Jury. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over creek near Bower's store in Centre township, approved by Grand Jury. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over river at Mifilmville, ap proved by the Grand Jury. The following is the report of the Grand fury: 1 hat we have, pursuant to our re quired duties, investigated all bills of indictment piesented for our consider ation, and have passed upon them ac cording to their respective merits. we have also examined the public buildings and find the County Jail to be in good condition, neat and clean. As to the jail, however, we recommend that the floor in kitchen be repaired; that window lights be put in where it is necessary; also that new zinc be placed in front of range and new lino leum be placed on floor of kitchen. We also recommend that an electric light be placed in front of jail and that it be wired for electric light where necessary. As to the Court House, we find same in good condition, but recom mend that the windows be glazed,and that the Janitor give attention to the pavement on the east side of the Court House; also to the cleaning of windows and water closets. We also recommend that telephones be placed in the Jail and Court House. The reason we recommend electric light for Jail is because the gas piping is defective. All of which we respectfully sub mit. T. H. Edgar, Foreman. SECOND WEEK. When court opened on Monday morning at nine o clock. Hon. G. L. Halsey, ot Wilkes-Bane assumed the bench, having been called in by Judge Little to hear the Krickbaum case. Associates Fox and Kurtz Continued on Page 8 ad Col. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Sleigh Bells and SnowShovels VERY CLOSE PRICES. 1 Bread Knife, 1 House Knife, 1 Kitchen Knife, Complete for 25c. CT. CK "WELLS, General Hardware. All Winter Suits Overcoats and Storm Overcoats at Special Reduced Prices. tJCS Come in and gee us The Leader Department Store. After Inventory Bargains In goin through our inventory we found a lot of odds and ends. Quality first-class, but for a variety of reasons we want to turn them into cash. Children's Coats, Ladies' Coats, Half Price, Some Lower, FLANNELETTE VR APPERS.a third off. BLANKETS, a full h&lfoff, and the cold weather all ahead of us. DRESS GOODS A special lot horn 25c. to 15c. FRENCH FLANNEL SHIRT WAISTS, from a third to a half off. Full lines of staple goods. Carpets and Furniture. Rather early to talk of Carpets and Furni ture months before housecleaning but our new goods are coming in, and they are beauties. You will think you are walking on rosebuds when you see them. The line of wool velvets, which we have been selling, Made, Laid and Lined, 90 Cents, is' larger in variety than ever before. They are equal to any velvet sold in the market for $1.15. Durable ? They are as much so as the velvets for which you will pay $1.25 per yard. Give us an early call and we will store the carpets until you need them. THE LEI FOURTH AND 1DER (SDOODiKKS, we'll treat you right. Half Price, CO., LTD. MARKET STS., BLOOMSBURG, PA. STORE
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