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VOL. 3G.
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Judge Halsey Files an Import
ant Opinion
Removing William Krickbaum
From the Office of County
Commissioner.
On Monday morning last the papers
in the case involving William Krick
baum's title to the office of county
Commissioner were received in the
Prothonotary's office, and among them
was a lengthy opinion by Judge Halsey,
of Wilkes-Barre, who presided speci
ally in the case. The opinion would
fill over three columns of this paper,
and it is therefore not printed in full.
The substance of it is that Mr. Krick
baum violated the Act of 31st March
i860, which reads as follows:
"It shall not be lawful for any coun
cilman, burgess, trustee, manager or
director of any corporation, munici
pality or public institution to be at
the same time a treasurer, secretary
or other officer subordinate to the
president and directors who shall re
ceive a salary therefrom or be the
surety of such officer, nor shall any
member of any corporation or public
institution or any officer or agent
thereof be in anywise interested in any
contract for the sale or furnishing of
any supplies or materials to be fur
nished to or for the use of any corpo
ration, municipality or public institu
tion ot which he shall be a member or
officer or for which he shall be an
agent, nor directly nor indirectly in
terested therein, nor receive any re
ward or gratuity from any person in
terested in such contract or sale and
- any person violating these provisions
or either of them shall forfeit his
membership in such corporation, mu
nicipahty or institution and his office
or appointment thereunder and shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction thereof be sentenced to
pay a fine not exceeding five hundred
dollars."
It was admitted that Jeremiah Sny
der was treasurer of Columbia county,
and William Krickbaum was a com
missioner, and that Mr. Krickbaum
was one of the sureties on the treasur
er's bond. Judge Halsey finds that a
county is a corporation such as is
named in the Act, and that a com
missioner is such a trustee -as is con
templated by the Act, and so made
the following order :
"Now nth day of March 1901,
judgment is entered in this case upon
the demurrer against William Krick
baum, the defendant, as guilty of un-
1 lawfully holding and exercising the
office of County Commissioner for the
County of-Columbia, Pennsylvania,
and that the said William Krickbaum
the defendant be ousted and altogether
excluded from such office and that
the relator recover the costs of the
proceedings from the defendant."
Concerning the other matters charg
ed by the relator, that is, the publish
ing of the County Statement, Sheriff's
proclamation.turnishing printed blanks
&, contracting for gas, water and
electric light for the county while be
ing a stockholder in these corpora
tions, Judge Halsey says :
"As to the other suggestions con
tained in the information, it is not
dear that they are not traversed by
the answer of the respondent. It is
certainly so as to most of them by
direct denials and as to the other by
Qualified denials that would seem to
make it necessary to send them to a
iury. However, as we have reached
a conclusion that will compel us to
enter judgment upon the demurrer in
favor of the relator, there does not
seem to be any necessity at this time
that we should take up and discuss
those allegations in the suggestions
which Dossiblv may be admitted in
the answer and covered by the de
murrer."
Concerning the filing of a new bond
on which Mr. Krickbaum was not
surety the couit says;
"The amendment filed on the nth
ot February 1901 to the answer does
not in our opinion, change the status
of the respondent to the bond of the
County Treasurer upon which he is a
suretv. The bond alleged in the
amendment would not relieve the re
spondent from his liability between
the date of the qualification of the
County Treasurer and the date of the
emne of the new Dona, pecause
does not appear in the answer that the
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Has Been Felt in Many Homes
During the Past Week.
Infrequently, Indeed, Does
Death's Register Contain
So Many Names.
JOSHUA HUGH ALLEN.
Again has life's unccrtanties been
demonstrated. Once more has the
oft repeated saying, "the old must die,
and the young may die," been verified.
Seldom docs there a day pass that
some death is not recorded. Sunday
morning, a little before seven o'clock
occurred the sad death of a young
man who had not yet attained his ma
jority. Joshua Hugh Allen, eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Allen, of
Iron street, an unusual favorite, not
only with his young friends and asso
ciates, but with every one who knew
him.' The announcement of his death
came to the community very unex
pectedly. Although a great many
knew that he had been ill and that
the malady with which he was afflict
ed was serious in nature, but few out
side the family circle imagined that
his condition was so critical or that
the death angel hovered near.
Early in November the symptoms
of the disease known as diabetes man
ifested themselves and he was forced
to leave State College, where he ha J
been a student for three years, and
come home, since which time he had
been under the care of a physician.
He at times showed signs of improve
ment, and rallied to such an extent
that he was able to be out and about.
On Friday, however, his condition as
sumed an alarming phase. The dis-1
ease baffled treatment and on Sunday
morning his spirit left its earthly tene
ment. His exact age was nineteen
years, ten months and twenty-six days.
As stated above he had been attend-
ng State College for about three
years, pursuing a course in mechanical
engineering. He would have gradu
ated from the institution in June. Cut
down in the morniner of life, with a
bright future before him, his death is
indeed sad, and the sympathy of the
whole community is extended to the
sorrowing parents.
The remains were removed Monday
evening to the home of his grand
mother Mrs. Joshua Fetterman, on
Main street, from which place the
funeral took place on Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock. Services were
conducted by Rev. Dr. Hemingway,
of the Presbyterian church, assisted
by Rev. M. E. McLinn, of the Luth
eran church.
A delegation of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon, a fraternal order connected
with the College, of which the deceased
was a member, attended the funeral
in a body and conducted a short
service over the remains.
A. L. TUSTIN,
The home of Mrs. J. P. Tustin on
West First street, had a visitation of
death Sunday morning when the life
ot her son, A. L. Tustin, ebbed away.
The deceased was well known by rea
son of his having been connected at
one time with the Irondale Company,
and later with the First National Bank
of Catawissa. With the first mention
ed corporation he filled the position
of book-keeper. He was cashier of
the ba'nk for several years or up until
the time that failing health compelled
a change of climate. In 1893 he
went to Colorado, thinking that the
atmosphere ot the tar west would be
beneficial. But not so. As time
passed he grew weaker, and at last de
cided to come home. He arrived
here Thursday last. He was taken
to the family home, where his death
occurred as stated.
The deceased was thirty-eight years
old. The surviving members of the
family are a mother, two sisters and
two brothers. The funeral was held
yesterday atternoon, conducted by
Rev. J. D. Smith of the Baptist church.
GEORGE F. VAN BUSKIRK.
The death of George F. Van Bus
kirk which occurred Monday morn-
ine. removes another of Bloomsburg's
aned residents. He has lived here
since 1893, moving to this town from
Huehesville, where he had been en
caced in the furniture business. For
some years after locating in our midst
he was employed at the furniture tac
(Continued on l'age 8 3d Col.
HLOOMSBUItG, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 14,
I SOW.
Dr. Zaner, a Former Resident of
this County, Cuts His Throat.
Brooding Over the Death of His
Wife,which Occurred Recent
ly, the Supposed Cause.
We clip the following from the
Wilkes-Barre Record. The subject
was born and raised in this county.
He was a son of the late John Zaner,
and up to the time of the latter's death
which occurred a few years ago, re
sided at the family homestead in Fish
ingcreek township. It was after his
father that the Zaner station on the
B. & S. Railroad was named. There
are two sisters still residing in tnis
county, Mrs. Frank M. Hess of Still
water, and Mrs. Alverna Hess, of
Bloomsburg. The Record says :
"Despondent over the loss of his
wife to whom he was greatly devoted,
Dr. Lloyd Zaner, a sou of the late
John Zaner and a prominent veterina
rian of this city, on Saturday attempt
ed suicide by slashing his throat and
wrists with a tazor. The deed was
committed in hs office at the livery
stable of Charles Zellner, rear of the
Bristol House.
Since the death of his wife about
two weeks ago Dr. Zaner has brooded
continually over his loss aad became
nervous and was unaole to sleep. To
some of his friends he told of his suf
ferings and stated that death would
be a relief to him. A change was
noticed in his manner, but no one
thought he contemplated so rash a
step.
On Saturday morning at 7 o clock
he went to his office and talked freely
Mr. Zellner for several minutes.
the latter then went away and did not
return until about 8 o'clock. He
called for the doctor, but received no
answer. Looking about he discovered
im lying at the rear of the apartment
in a pool of blood. He had cut his
throat with a razor, severing several
arteries and partly severing the wind
pipe. Both wrists were also cut.
After his wounds were dressed he
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was taxen to tne Mercy riospuai.
Last evening he was getting along
nicely and unless blood poisoning sets
in he will probably recover.
Dr. Zaner is 36 years old and grad
uated as a veterinary surgeon from
the University of Pennsylvania. He
came here from Columbia County
several years ago and built up a nice
practice. Since the death of his wife
he has lived with his mother-in-law,
Mrs. White ana her daughter, on
South Main street. He has two sis
ters residing in Columbia Counjy."
Dr. Zaner died from the effects of
his injuries at the above named hos
pital Tuesday morning at ten o'clock
Court Proceedings,
Hon. R. R. Little and Associates
Fox and Kurtz presided at a short
session of court held on Thursday.
The restaurant license held by P,
B. Heddens was transferred to Susan
Fairmau.
Estate of Ezra Stephens. Petition
for citation. Citation awarded.
MONDAY.
Court convened at 4:30 p. m.
Estate of Harriet Carr. Petition
of administrator to raise money on
real estate by mortgage 01 sale. Order
granted.
W. E. Summers vs. U. & b. K. K
Company. Motion to strike off non
suit. Rule absolute and cause to be
placed at head of list for next term.
Co-operative Savings Loan Associa
tion vs. William uross. Motion to
open judgment and stay execution,
Rule granted.
Petition ot William Gingles, seques
trator of Tohn Woll. for rule to show
cause why he shall not make certain
expenditures. Rule granted.
Com. vs. William Krickbaum. l'e-
tition ot relator for injunction and or-
derof Court therein filed. Writ of in
junction granted.
Editorial Trip- .
A number of editors from this sec
tion will join a party at scranton on
Friday, and go to Buffalo to inspect
the buildings and grounds of the Pan
American Exposition. The train
starts from New York so that there
will be a large number in the party.
The editors take the trip as the guests
of the Lackawanna Railroad. Those
who go from here will not reach home
until Sunday noon.
Carries Away Two Bridges and
Partly Destroys Another.
Overflowing Streams Cause
Consternation to People Re
siding on Low Lands.
A severe rain and wind storm swoop
ed down on this section Sunday night.
According to reports received from
different sections of the county, it was
quite general in extent, and the dam
ages wrought by it will reach thous
ands of dollars. The Central Penn
sylvania & Western Railroad suffered
heavily. One of the company's bridges
across Green creek, between Orange-
ville and Rohrsburg was curried away
by the swollen current, and two others
badly damaged. The one at Eyers
grove and another near Washington-
ville. Traffic of every description has
been abandoned for the present.
The streams rose with a rapidity,
seldom equalled and the increased
strength of the water together with
the huge cakes of ice swept nearly
everything before it. A bridge over
Briarcreek some distance this side of
Berwick was swept away, and the
water did considerable damage to
property in that vicinity.
Many persons living along what is
known as Little Fishingcreek, in the
v;cinity of Mordansville, were obliged
to get up about two o'clock in the
morning, and remove their live stock
to places of safety. The streams had
overflowed its banks and the witer
covered the low points in the land to
the depth of several feet. A number
of cellats in town were fi'led with
water, and the road between the two
bridges a short distance below town
was completely inundated.
Sacred Concert.
The service at the Y. M. C. A.
building next Sunday afternoon at
2:30 will be a sacred concert under
the leadership of Mr. F. B. Hartman.
The program will be very attractive
and a delightful hour is in store for
every one who will be fortunate
enough to be present.
Several numbers will be rendered
by th j male choir, and also choirs of
mixed voices.
A full orchestra will play under the
direction of Mr. F. N. Turner.
All men are cordially invited.
Expanding their Business.
The well-known firm of I. W. Hart
roan & Son is making extensive im
provements to their store building on
the corner of Main and Market streets
and after April 1st the entire first floor
will be used in the conduct of their
constantly increasing business. The
rooms until recently occupied by
Mifflin & Terwilliger.are being repair
ed and the partition between the two
rooms entirely torn out to make ad
ditional space. The work is being
done by Samuel Shaffer.
J. G, WELLS,
Successor to S. F. Peacock
& Co., Market Square.
Razors,
and
Pocket
Knives
FULLY GUARANTEED
To Give Terfixt Satisfaction.
J. CK -WELLS,
General Hardware,
Shears
1901.
OUR
ARE NOW ALL IN.
We have everthing new
and fashionable, the 'latest
stripes In fabrics, and the
latest cuts in make.
We have Top Coats in
all fashionable colors.
Our trousers are of the
best makes in the land. We
have "stouts" and "slims."
Come in and look over
our line. We don't ask you
to buy, unless you wish to.
We are always glad to show
you through our stock.
Ben. Qiddiog
Come in and see us
The Leader Department Store. I
Tnr ftarlv tn talk- of Caroets? Not a bit! Tis true the
weather man says March is a winter month, but April 1st
is only 30 days off, and April 1st 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. Will
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
rent, means monev in vour pocket.
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 materials 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 yard
up to $ 1 00 per yard
LACES AND EMBROID-
, ERIES.
5 c to 40c per yard.
W. & B. CORSETS.
Straight front, $1 00.
A good Corset for 35 c.
ECLIPSE FLANNELS.
For waists, 18c per yard.
The Leader Store Company, Ltd.
NO. 11
SPITS
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.
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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