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VOL. 30.
BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, APKIL 4. 1901.
NO. 14
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DOUBLE
TRAGEDY
John Gullck Murders His Moth
er and Brother at Kline's
Grove.
Jealousy Goads Him on to Com
mit the Awful Crime.
After coolly taking aim and shoot
ing his mother to death, John Gulick,
& farmer, living at Kline's Grove, mid
way between Danville and Sunbury,
murdered his brother Philip Tuesday.
Then he fled in the direction of Dan
ville. '
A posse, armed with shotguns, is
in pursuit of Gulick, and if he is found
it is feared he will be lynched.
Family quarrels and jealousies,
growing out of the proposed gift of
homes by Mr. Gulick to his sons, were
the cause of the tragedy.
The Gulxks lived in a pretty farm
house in Upper Augusta township.
The father is rich. He had purchas
ed a double building lot in Sunbury,
and Monday night he told his sons to
trtive to Sunbury to see how they liked
the surroundings, as he was about to
build homes for them, so they could
live comfortably with their wives when
ever they married. John Gulick is 22
years old. while Philip was 27. So far
as is known neither had a sweetheart.
John fancied his parents did not
propose to treat him as kindly as they
did Philip in the construction of the
houses. His parents laughed at this
fear. Both said they loved him just
as much as they did his brother.
The brothers had a bed in a large
room next to the sleeping apartments
of their parents. When they retired
Monday night John would not speak
to Phirip. At daybreak Mrs. Gulick
arose and soon had breakfast ready.
The brothers sat down to eat. Mr.
Gulick ordered John to stay at home
t o plow.
"I am going to accompany Philip to
Sunbury." said the father, "because I
think the drivj will benefit my health.
John grumbled at this, and when
his father and Philip left for the stable
to feed the stock and prepare for their
journey he told his mother he would
not stand being set aside for anybody,
and that he intended to have revenge.
Mrs. Gulick pleaded with him to stifle
his anger. As her husband re-entered
the kitchen tor his hat John ran up
stairs and returned with a revolver,
rtis father was about kissing his wife
good-bye,when John deliberately level
ed the weapon at his mother's heart
and fired. She fell dead. Mr. Guick
rushed at his son, who pointed the re
volver at him and pressed the trigger.
The cartridge did not explode.
Before the maddened man could
shoot again his father grabbed him.
Then ensued a desperate fight for
possession of the weapon. Numerous
times the feet of the combatants scrap
ed against the body of the murdered
mother. The pair fought until the
elder Gulick began to grow weak.
Then, pushing his would-be slayer
away, he dashed out the door and
propped himself against it from the
outside.
Realizing he could not reach his
father by forcing the rear door, John
Gulick left the house through the
front door. He met his brother Philip,
who had been attracted by the shots.
When Philip saw John with the re
volver in his hand, he asked him what
the commotion was about. John
lauchinclv said he intended to kill all
bis relatives, and then, putting the
weapon against Philip's breast he
fired. Philip fell dead, and his slayi r
fled. Gulick, Sr., witnessed the death
of Philin and ran to the kitchen.where
he fell unconscious across the body of
his wife.
The murderer then made a dash for
libertv. and succeeded in getting away
H rlisinVieared in the direction of
Danville. Armed men at once start
ed in nursuit of him. All the wooded
land in the vicinity has been scoured,
but he has thus far succeeded in evad
ing the posse. Descriptions have been
aent out to all the towns.
Good Friday.
To morrow is Good Friday, the day
nf the Crucifixion. There will be
mornine service at St. Paul's church
at 10.10. From 12 o'clock to there
will be a service of meditation and
prayer, with addresses by the Rector.
Those who cannot remain throughout
will have an opportunity to enter or
the sinnine of hymns. It
is always a solemn and impressive ser
vice.
LATTON RUJJYON.
The death of Mr. Layton Runvon
occurred at his home on Market
street on Saturday morning last at
eleven o'clock. His health had been
feeble for some years past, and he
had been confined to his bed for
several weeks. His ace was eighty-
eight years, five months and ten days.
Mr. Kunyon was born near Plain-
field, New Jersey, on October aoth,
1812. In his early boyhood he went
with his father's family to Steuben
County, New York, where lie learned
the cabinet making trade. About the
year 1834 he went to Illinois, then an
unsettled country, and made trips
down the Mississippi River, by boats
and rafts, to New Orleans. Later on
he went to Tyrone, New York, and
while living there, on Tanuarv 20
1830, he married Henrietta F.
daughter of Col. E. Thayer, of Wat-
kins, New York, and sister of Mrs.
Judge Elwell. Shortly afterwards he
moved to Troy, Pa., and engaged in
the mercantile trade, which he fol
lowed for some years. Subsequently
he engaged extensively in farming at
Troy, and followed this until he
moved to Bloomsburg about 1864,
where he opened the first grocery and
provision store exclusively, in the
town
In 1866 he sold out, and went to
Titusville, Pa., to live, and there his
wife died. Returning to Bloomsburg
he opened a hardware store, and
subsequently married Miss Martha
Brugler, and resided here the balance
of his life. The last ten years or so
he has led a retired life, having sold
the hardware store to his son by
adoption, Charles W. Runyon. The
deceased had been a member of the
Presbyterian Church for many years,
and for a long time was one of the
officers. He was a man of strong
convictions, determined will, and a
warm heart. He was respected for
his integrity, and for his frankness in
saying just what he thought of any
thing which did not meet with his
approval.
The surviving members of the fam
ily are his wife, his daughter, Mrs. R.
Frank Colley, and his adopted son,
Charles V. Runyon.
The funeral was held at the house
on
Tuesday afternoon, the services
being conducted by Rev. Dr. Hem
ingway. Several appropriate selections
were well sung by the Y. M. C. A.
male choir. The remains of one of
Bloomsbure's oldest residents were
then laid to rest in Rosemont Cem
etery.
A FIENDISH ORIME.
Dr. R.
Erskina Johnston, Murdered at the
Danville Hospital.
A brutal murder was committed at
the Danville Hospital for the insane
last night. The victim is Dr. R.
Erskine Johnston, one of the lnsti
tution s physicians. Me had just
entered a room occupied by an Italian
named CaDrio. for the purpose of
taking the man's temperature. Hardly
had he gotten inside, when he was
attacked and stabbed four times. An
attendant who was engaged near by
was attracted by the nqise and hurried
to the scene lust in time to see the
doctor breathe his last. He feebly
uttered: "I have no pain" and expired
This is the second fiendish crime
which the Italian Caprio has com
mitted in his life, he having been
thought insane and placed in that
institution quite a time ' ago. A
peculiar part of the. tragedy is that
the weapon has not been found.
The doctor leaves a wife, who was
Miss Augusta Sweisfort, a prominent
young society lady of Danville, they
havinz been married but a few
months.
Williams -Barkley Nuptials-
An unusually ouiet event, was the
wedding ot Miss May Barkley to Mr
Fred C. Williams, which was performe
bv the Rev. D. N. Kirkby of St. Paul
Episcopal church, at the residence of
the bride's mother, corner of Market
and Fourth streets Tuesday afternoon
The guests were few in number, only
immediate relative of the parties be
inc in attendance. The bride is
daunhter of the late C. G. Barkley,
deceased, and the groom is a son of
E. P. Williams. After the ceremony
the couple departed for a wedding trip
Mr. Williams is engaged in business
in Scranton, and that will be thei
future home. 1 he bride was the re
cipient of numerous beautiful presents
The men's meeting next Sunday
alcernoon at the Y. M. C. A. building
will he addressed bv Dr. A. K. Aid
inger. There will be special singing
All men are invited to be present.
EASTER 8ERVI0E3
St. Paul's P. E. Church.
Special sermons, beautiful flowers,
and fine music will be the features of
the Easter services at St. Paul's church
on Sunday: The following musical
program will be rendered:
6:45 A. M.
Processional Carol, "Let the Merrv
Church Delia Kinc." Howard
Easter Anthem, Christ, Our Passover."
Ouselev
loria l'atri Dank,
('loria In Kxcelsis Ellwanger
Te Peum in IJ Knight
lubilate in V Allen
Nicene Creed Tours
Hymn no Calkin
f "Awake, Thou Thnt Sleep-
OfTcrtory et" Simper
("Old Hundred."
Amen Cower
Recessional, Hymn 109 Sullivan
10:30 A. M.
Processional, Hymn III Rimbault
Kyne tlcison ; Roberts
Gloria Tibit Hummer
Hymn 115 Martin
("U Death, Where is Thy
Offertory -l Sting" Spinney
("Old Hundred."
Sanctus Stainer
Agnus Dei (Jarret
loria in I'.xcelns Zeuner
Nunc Dimittis Vincent
Amen Gower
Recessional, Hymn 125 Dykes
7: 1'. M.
Processional, Hymn ti8 Elvey
Gloria Palri Anon
Gloria in Excels', Ellwanger
Magnificat Smart
Nunc Dimittis Clare
Hymn 121
Anthem, "Hallelujah, Christ is Riscn,".CIare
Kecessional, Hymn 116 Koper
The Holy Communion will b cele
brated at 6 o'clock and 10 30 in the
morning. The first service of music,
the most elaborate of the day, will be
held at 6.45. The Rector will preach
at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. The
music will be rendered by a vested
choir of twenty mixed voices, under
the direction of Geo. E. Elwell Esq.
choirmaster, with DeForesf Hummer
at the organ. There is always a large
attendance at the early service, and
ushers will be present to show Strang
ers to seats. Pew holders are request
to be in their seats early, as it is im
possible to reserve pews when the
congregation is so large.
LUTHEK AN CHURCH.
Early mornine service, 6:1 5. a m.
Anthem, "He Rose and Left the Grave,"
Danks
- By the Choir.
Holy Commun'n and Confirmat'n, 10:15 a.m.
Solo By Miss Mary Albert
evening Service and Communion, con
tinued, 7:10 p. m.
Anthem, "Christ, Our Passover.. ..Sheppard
Anthem, "The Shout of Victory,". ..Ashford
Mr. A. J. Williams, Chorister.
Mrs. John Brooks, Organist.
SERIOUS A00IDENT.
An Unfortunate Termination of a Sunday Af-
tornoon Measure rime.
Mrs. II. A. M'Killip, accompanied
by Clayton and George, two sons of
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rutter, Jr., left
town Sunday afternoon for a carriage
ride, going in the direction of Light
street. They had driven to the sum
mit of the hill, when they decided to
change their course The road at
this point was quite narrow, and in
turning the vehicle became cramped
and the occupants were thrown out,
the carriage being completely capsized,
As might be expected, the animal be
came frightened and started to run
away, but it had covered only a short
distance when the tangled harness in
terfered, and the lines, winding about
its feet, threw it.
Notwithstanding her injuries, Mrs.
McKillip went to the horse and
attempted to hold its head down to
prevent it trom arising and running
off. The horse struggled, and in
some way threw her under its head
and neck, and she was thus pinned
down until Charles shatter came
along and rescued her. Clark Hip
pensteel also happened along, and
brought Mrs. McKillip and the boys
home, and Shaffer brought in the
horse and buggy. Mrs. McKillip
certainly exhibited wonderful pluck in
preventing the horse from running off.
An examination of Mrs. M'KUIip's
injuries showed that her right arm
had been broken, while her face and
body contained several bruises. The
boys escaped without any apparent
injury.
The horse bears evidence of the
unfortunate occurrence, its hind legs,
the right one especially, being cut and
torn. 1 he buggy was slightly dam
aged.
Charles Mace, who has been
serving; a sentence in the Eastern
Penitentiary was recommended lor
pardon last wee. He was con
victed, it will be remembered, last
February for shooting, troin the
second story window, a man, who
he thought was trying to rob the
post office at Aristes, this county.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COURT.
Court convened Monday at half
past nine o'clock, with Hon. R. R.
Little presiding. Associates Fox and
Kurtz were a'so on the bencn.
Estate of Nathaniel Seward. Order
of sale granted.
Isaiah Bower vs. II. S. Stoker et al.
Certiorari to Justice of Peace. Opinion
and order of Court filed. First ex
ception sustained and proceedings be
fore the Justice vacated.
L. E. Waller et al vs. Magee Carpet
Works. Petition, to amend Sheriff's
return. Order of court filed.
Estate of D. H. Miller. Petition
for discharge of C. B. Jackson, dee'd,
late executor, and his estate from
future liability. Granted.
Petition of Jno. U. McHenry, guar
dian of Carl McHenry, for private sale
of land by guardian. Order of sale
granted.
Susan W. Heller vs. J. S. Heller.
Petition for Sheriff to make deed.
Arthur Lewis appointed guardian
of S. Burton Lewis and Margaret
Lewis, minor children of Kittie E.
Lewis. Petition of guardian to join
in sale of wards' interest in real estate
filed. Order of sale granted. Deed
by Arthur Lewis acknowledged in
open court,
Petition of Parvin T. Groh for ad
option of Dale Spencer, minor child
of Frank and Cora M. Spencer.
Granted.
Bond of T. J. Vanderslice, trustee
of Jacob Moyer's estate, approved.
Estate of JacoD Moyer. Additional
exceptions filed by leave of court.
C. L. Sands appointed guardian of
Amelia C. and Grace Coleman, minor
children of George Coleman.
Ella V. Furman vs. Hervey Furman
Libel in divorce. Subpoena awarded.
In re division of Briarcreek town
ship. Papers in hands of Court. F.e
port of commissioners vacated and set
aside, and W. T. Creasy, J. C. Brown
and Amos Neyhart appointed Com
missioners on said petition.
Win. S. Utt appointed guardian of
James G. and Sarah H. Utt, minor
children of G. W. Ult.
Ralph G. Phillips appointed com
mittee of Frederick D. Gross. Bond
approved.
Wm. Berninger vs. Penna. K. K.
Co. Motion to strike off non suit.
Papers in hands of Court. Continued.
Road in Millville Boro and Green
wood township. Exceptions to the
report of viewers. Exceptions dis
charged and report confirmed abso
lutely.
A. C. Schon vs. I . B. Ervin. Appeal
by defendant. Exceptions to filing
same. Argument. Papers in hands
of Court.
Robbins Lumber Co. vs. Union
Tannine Co. Motion to strike oft re
turn ot Sheriff. Rule absolute and
service set aside.
Evan Buckalew appointed guardian
of Harriet and InezBuckaltw. Bond
approved.
Estate of W. N. A. Rogers. .Petition
to pay legacy. Rule absolute.
J. H. Maize vs. J. H. Kester. Ex
ceptions to opinion and order of Court.
Exceptions overruled.
C. M. Creveling and D. J. Waller
vs. Magee Carpet Works. Petition of
bond holders to proceed with sale
under writ of Levari Facias and prem
ises to be advertised and sold, filed.
Ida Welliver vs. Pennsylvania Can
Continued on Page 8 4th Col..
J. G WELLS,
Successor to S. F. Peacock
& Co., Market Square.
Razors,
and
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Knives
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General Hardware.
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A yard wide carpet, good
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25 Cts.
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New Shoe Department.
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W. & B. CORSETS.
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