CflJ iif A4Y VOL. 36. H LOOMS BURG, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, l!)01 NO. 10 V 1 II EEOENT DEATHS CHESTER C. MARR. Chester C. Marr, an old resident of this town, died suddenly at his resi dence, on East Fouith Street, last Sunday morning at half past nine from an apoplectic stroke. His health has been feeble for some years past, but when his daughter, Dora, left home at about 7:30 to attend early service at the Episcopal Church, he was apparently feeling quite well. Soon alter her return, however, he complained of distress in the abdomen, and she gave him some medicine which seemed to relieve him, and, believing him better, she went up stairs to attend to some household duties. He called to her to come down, and she found him on the couch, and very shortly he became unconscious, and though medical aid was summoned, it was of no avail. Mr. Marr was born in Light Street, on March 29th, 1824, and was there fore aged seventy six years, eleven months and bve days. When a boy, he used to walk to Bloomsburg with his mother on Sundays to attend the Episcopal Church, and he had prob ably been a regular attendant at that church for more years than any other living person. He was a member of the vestry for many years, and was always a faithful and devoted official. He retired from the vestry at his own request, after his hea.th failed, and he was no longer able' to give the position the necessary attention. Dur ing the Civil War he served one year in Company B. 103rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and saw ' active service. After that he was employed as a clerk in the store of the Bloomsburg Iron Co., at Irondale, and subsequently engaged in the mer cantile business, conducting a store at the corner of Main and Iron Streets until his failing health compelled him to retire from active life, He was man of integrity and sterling worth, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S. W. Shutt ana Miss Dora, residing in this own. and a grandson, Albert Marr of Tersev City. The funeral was held at the house on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted, by Rev. D. N Kirkby. The order of United Amer- ican Mechanics, of which the de ceased was a member, attended in a body. GUV KLECHNER. Guy, only son of Mr. and Mrs George Klechner, died on Thursday, from an injury received while coasting on the Traub farm, near Ferndale the previous week, whereby his skull was fractured, for several days he lay unconscious, but on Sunday week he regained his senses, and seemed to be improving until Wednesday when he grew worse, and gradually sank until death came. He was about twelve years of age, and a bright companionable boy. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, the services being con ducted by Rev. J. L). braith. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON. Another sudden death was that of Mr. William H. Johnson, which occurred at the residence of his son in law, James Magee, last Friday evening at eleven o'clock. He was a resident of Philadelphia, until the past thiee years, when he came here to reside with his daughter, Mrs Mapee. His aee was sixty seven years, and he is survived by a wife and five children. 1 he burial tooic p'ace on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Dr. Fry ranger. MRS. DR. E. W. RUTTER. Mrs. Dr. E. W. Rutter died at her home in Freeland, Pa., last Saturday afternoon. Her husband, who, with one son survives her, is a son of Dr. J. C. Rutter, of this town. J. C. Rutter, Jr., and sister, Miss Maggie, went over to attend the funeral. Teachers for the Philippines- Dr. J. P. Welsh, principal of the Normal School, has been asked to name a list of graduates who desire to teach in the Philippine Islands, at a salary, of $100 per month, contract for three years, with transportation free to Manila. The list was closed on Tuesday. There are over 100 applicants. f . ... Lost: A lady's hat between 5th and Market or on Light Street road, on evening of Feb. 21. Finder will please return to this office, and a suit able reward will be paid. TOE NAUQEMT10N. "Washington, D. C, March i.-Vice President elect and Mrs. Roosevelt, with their six children, will start for Washington tomorrow in a private car, and are expected to arrive here in the early afternoon, when they will go at once to the residence of Commander and Mrs. Cowles, whose guests they will be during their stay in Washing ton. Forty of the Vice President's cous ins, of the same name, will be in Washington for the inaugural cere- nonies as the guests of various society people. Mrs. Roosevelt will return to ner home at Oyster Bay on the morn ing of March 5, but herstep-doughter, Miss Alice Roosevelt, will remain in the city for a longer visit to Com mander and Mrs. Cowles. Mr. and Mrs. Emlen Roosevelt, of New York, cousins of the Vice Presi dent-elect, arrived in Washington this evening from New York in their private caj, accompanied by their four child ren and a large party of distinguished New Yorkers. The Roosevclts enmc down like the wolf on the fold. And their cousin were gleaming in pnrple and cold. And (he sheen of their shoes was tike suns on the sea. As Ihcy followed the strides of the gallant I educe. Like the wolves of the forest when winter has come. . That mob down the avenue follows the drum. And howls itself hoarse in its wild ghoulish nice. O'er the sheep folds just captured by gnllant I eddee. But beware t tho' the shepherds are scattered or slain. The Trumpet will sound that shall rouse them again, And their cry will ascend to the cars of the cods. The wills of whose vengeance shall crush to small dust The gold and the jewels in which you now trust, And you shall become as the earth's meanest clods.' Sigma. Court Proceedings. Court convened at 9:30 a. m. Mon day morring, His Honor R R. Little and Associate Judges Fox and Kurtz on the bench. Road in Cleveland township near Richard Meisner's. Exceptions to report of viewers. Exceptions dis nrssed and re viewers appointed as follows: Dallas Bodine, W. B. Snyder and Warren Eyer. C. C. Peacock and L. E. Waller trustees, vs. The Magee Carpet Works, Sheriff's return read in open Court. Haines Yost appointed guardian of Daisy and Nettit M. Yost, minor children of Mary Yost. Bond ap proved. Road in Cleveland township, near H. M. Yocum s. Exceptions to re port of viewers. Argument by C. A. Small and Fred Ikeler Papers in hands of Court. Wm. E. Summers vs. B. & S. R. R. Co. Motion to strike off non-suit. Arguments were made by Fred Ike ler and J. B. Robison for plaintiff and James Scarlet for defendant. Estate of Aaron Boone. On peti tion rule granted to set aside sale. Estate of Aaron Boone. Rule gi anted to show cause why security Shall not be required. Estate of W. N. A. Rogers. An swers to interrogations received from England and ordered filed. H. S. Keck, for use, vs. Wallace Seybert. Order filed affirming pro ceedings of justice. Isaiah Bower vs. J. W. Bellas and H. S. Stoker. Certiorari to Justice of Peace. Papers in hands of Court. E. R. Ikeler's executors vs. M. W. McIIenry and J. F. McHenry. Judg ment for want of appearance and af fidavit of defense. Paragon Plaster Co. vs. J. N. Webb. Petition to strike off Sheriff's return of irquest. Argued, O. D. McHenry appointed Chief Burgess of Stillwater Borough. Boyd Trescott appointed auditor of Millville Borough. Estate of Daniel Morris. Petition of John D. Reinbold for satisfaction of mortgage. Rule granted. Estate of G. M. Lockard. B. F. Battin, A. G. Briggs and C. A. Kleim appointed commissioners to partition lands. Samuel Dyer, guardian, vs. Thomas Seaborne. Order of Court filed. Adjourned to meet March 7, at 4:30 p. m. BIRTHS- To Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Row, on Saturday, February 23, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Carlton A. Cas well, on Friday, March 1, a daughter. Letter From the Phillippinen The following letter was written by a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ammer- man of Light Street. Island of Mindanao, Dec. 11, 1900. Dear Parents: It gives me pleas ure in writing this letter to you, for my present surroundings is a very inter esting place to us all, and am' sure it will please you to hear sonie'hing about the country and the people six degrees from the equator. It was Thanksgiv ing day that our regiment bid adioto Taal and went aboard the Trans port Sumner. In the evening of the same day anchor was lifted and we steamed for Manila arriving in Minila Bay the following morning. Every body expected to get ashore, but our Col. did not think it convenient. After thiee day's stay at Manila we again went to sea under sealed orders. None knew where we weregoing until we passed Corregidor island, when the Col. made it known that our destina tion was Mindanao. This knowledge gave us no special delight for we all knew it was several hundred miles farther south and consequently much hotter. It suited me real well for my anxiety was great to know more about these islands. As yet they are not what I thought they were. We see much hard wood and some valuable species, and so far I cannot or have not seen it growing, nevertheless it abounds. Three days run and we find anchor here at Cagayan Bay in thirty two fathoms of water. Tnis bay is on the north side of the island. How beautiful it looked ashore, everything so green, and you can imagine how anxious we all were to get ashore. The gun boat Concord is anchored in the bay, and the sailors came over along side our ship with their tug and lighters which we used in going ashore. This act of kindness was returned by our band who went aboard the Con cord and gave a concert. Evidently it was the first music they have heard since they helped Dewey do the deed in Manila Bay. Their cheers could be heard almost a mile away. This going ashore happened during a fear tul rain storm and to say we were lrenched is putting it mild. Next on the program came our march to this camp two miles inland. Hot 1 We ntver before felt the heat as we felt it on this short march. Eight inches of slimy mud and carry ing blanket bag, haversack, canteen, gun, belt, 100 rounds of ammunition, rations for two days, dog tent and poncho made a combination that would make a China coolie envious. The bamboo shacks are all deserted along the route and that always means fight. We came down here for that purpose and woe to the goo-goo who tries to oppose the 28th. Last night at retreat our Captain told us that this is the last campaign the 28th will take part in, and it is the desire of the Col. tor every man to do his duty as well as he has previous to this time and all will be well. He also said the U. S. Government says that this is the very best regiment in the service today, both in discipline and health, with over 100 -fights and skirmishes to our credit You see that we surely will be good now with such encouragement as that. He also said this march would only last six weeks or two month at the longest. Then we go to Manila and start for the States at once. This will get us home in April. Our present 'camp is in a large cocoanut grove. We are using Sibly tents, nine men to a tent. Most of us have bunks made of bamboo. These we place about a foot from the earth. When it rains it gets under the tent in fine style. I have seen no flowers here but the shrubhery is of the finest. Some of tne trees are very beautiful. A cocoanut tree is a beauty when full of fruit. This tree gets very tall. The average height is about 60 feet. Nothing uncommon to see wild monkeys, and it is amus ing fb sit and watch a bunch at play in the tree tops. They seem to be talking to each other all the time and I believe they do understand their own language. Yesterday while watch ing a lot of them at play one tossed a cocoanut down on a soldier and we thought he said, "wouldn't that jar you." He was gibbering all the while. The people here are a shade darker than the Tagalo of Luzon. The lan guage is different so we must learn something new. Can write you more after we get back from the interior where we soon go to capture the only fortified city on the island. Every thing in camp is excitement. Our food is better than it has been. Will try to send this letter by the next boat. My sincere hopes are this reaches you and in your usual good health. My health is excellent Merry Xmas. Must close at once, 'am on a detail. Your loving son, W. E. Ammerman, Co. D 28th Regt. Vol. Manila, P. I. - - Soldier's Letter From Cuba- , This letter is ftom another son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ammerman of Light Street, who is in the service. ClENrUECOS, CUBA, Feb. 4th I9OI. Dear Parents: Well, I will drop you a few lines for a change as I don't often hear from home. We are under orders to leave here on the 7th; that is this coming Thursday. We take transport from here to New Orleans and go in camp there for a week or so, then they are going to transfer all the new men of this Battalion to the other two that are under orders to siil from Frisco for the Philippine Islands. All of us fellows that have less than ten month can't go, we must stay. Well Company F goes to Fort Robison, Nebraska; four'hundred miles west of Omaha. I'll write you from there, so don't answer until I write. We are all happy to leave here. We are almost ready to embark. Baylor is in Company H and he goes to Fort Brier, Nebraska. Company G goes to Fort McKinzey, Wyoming and Company E goes to Omaha, Nebraska. I'll write when we get there. I am well and happy. Your son, Chas. Ammerman. A Popular Entertainment- The well known Y. M. C. A. Glee Club will give one of their popular and attractive concerts in the Blooms burg M. E. Church on Friday evening of this week. These young men have won the warmest commendation of Williamsport critics for their charm ing music. As it is a home organ ization, local pride should fill the large auditorium, of the church on this occasion of their appearance this Fridiy evening. Admission to all parts of the houre 25 cents. The proceeds will be shared between the Church and Glee Club. Offices Moved. The offices of the Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad Co. have been moved from II. G. Supplee's building to the rooms on the west side of the Sanitarium building, where they have more commodious quarters on the first floor. The offices include all the rooms on the right of the hall. Mr. Supplee will use the rooms vacated, in his mercantile business. Feast of Punm. Services, merry-making, and the exchanging of gifts, was tne order in the homes of orthodox Hebrews throughout the world, commencing last Monday evening at 6 o'clock and continuing on Tuesday. The occa sion was the feast of Purim, com memorating the deliverance of the Hebrews by Queen Esther from the evil plots of Haman. The American Car and Foundry Company, of Berwick, has made a shipment of fifty freight cars to the Santander and Bilboa Railroad, of Spain. The shipment is the first of a large order which will be sent to that country. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Razors, and Pocket Knives FULLY GUARANTEED To Give Perfect Satisfaction. T. GK WELLS, General Hardware, Shears OUR Spring Goods Are About All In Now. IN CLOTHING. We sell such makes as Hart, Schaffner & flarx, M. & W. Naunberg, and our Rochester lines. IN HATS. Youman's, at $5; Broad way Special, at $3, and other makes still lower. IN SHIRTS. The well-known Mon arch, Lion and International. OUR NECKWEAR Is all the newest styles (the latest), and make the best. mm C Come in and see us The Leader Department Store. Too early to talk of Carpets ? Not a bit ! Tis true the weather man says March is a winter month, but April ist is only 30 days off, and April ist means moving to many people. Always to the front, our spring offerings this year are better than ever before. 15 Cts. A yard wide carpet, good enough for a room not much used. 25 Cts. Very much better. W ill stand a good deal of hard wear. And Our Leader, Wool Velvet, Made, Laid and Lined, 90 Cents. Ask our competitors to match it. Paper Patterns, 10c. We are sole handlers of the New Idea paper patterns. What's the use of your paying 20c for a pattern we will sell you for 10c? Come in and get a fashion sheet free. New Shoe Department. We can sell lower than a regular shoe store, for we pay no rent. That means 10 per cent, at least. 10 per cent, means money m your Tailoring. Just a word. We'll make you a good suit, to order, for $15.00. If you want to pay $20 00 to some one else, that's Drv It is none too early to choose niaterials for the Spring Suits. We are prepared for all classes of trade from one who wants a piece of dress goods, from 10 cents per yar,d up to $ 1 00 per yard. LACES AND EMBROID ERIES. ; 5 c to 40c per yard. V. & B. CORSETS. Straight front, $1 00. A good Corset for 35c. x ECLIPSE FLANNELS. For waists, 18c per yard. The Leader Store Company, Ltd. mmmm we'll treat you right. 50 Cts. A heavy half wool filling, artistic patterns and tasty designs. 75 Cts. Extra heavy all wool Carpet. New lines of pri vate designs. pocket. not our fault. Drugs. We carry a full line of the standard drugs and remedies. Perfumes, of course ! New stock, just in. Goods. SPRING DRESS GOODS Newest shades in Crepe-De-Chine,Prunellas Soleils, Venetians, Challies. MERCERIZED DRESS LININGS. All shades. A complete line.
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