VOL. 36. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, MAY 2, luoi. NO. IS HARTMAN'S OPENING- Th Enlarged Store Room Crowded With a Pleased Throng. For several weeks past the sound of hammer and saw was going on in the store room of I. W. llartman & Son, and as soon as the work of en largement had progressed sufficiently so that a definite time for a spring opening could be fixed, the announce ment was made that this firm would have their store room ready for in spection on Tuesday, April 30th, and the public was invited to visit them on that day. Accordingly, a throng of people, running into thousands, took occasion to show their esteem for this well-known firm by lending their presence at the opening. They found a stoie-room double the size ot the old one, occupying the entire first floor of the llartman block, a large, light, bright, cheerful establishment, handsomely decorated with flowers and plants, and with shelves and counters filled with a great assortment of attractive and desirable goods, an enumeration of which would fill this paper. They found an extra force of obliging clerks ready to wait on them, and they found a counter where deli cious coffee, tea, and cake were serv ed by Mrs. Dodson and a corps of assistants. They listened with pleasure to the excellent music furnished by Prof. Breon's orchestra of six pieces, and so far as we have heard any ex pression on the part of those in at tendance, it was a most enjoyable oc casion. Among the floral displays was a beautiful vase of roses and carnations, with a card bearing this inscription : "May success and prosperity attend you." It was presented by H. J. Clark & Son, and it was a very court eous gift from an esteemed competi tor that was highly appreciated by the recipients. Expressions ot good will were also received from other merch ants, which were very gratifying to I. W. Hartman & Son. It was a source of much regret both on the part of the firm, and of their many visitors, that the head of the house, I. VV. Hartman, was prevented bv illness from being present, lie is the oldest merchant in Bloomsburg, having been engaged in trade here for over filtv years During all that time he has maintained a reputation for honesty, integrity and fair business dealing, and has stood as one ot our most prominent and enterprising and highly respected citizens. His many friends hope that his illness will not lone detain him from his accustomed duties at the store. The junior member of this firm, Robert E. Hartman, upon whom has devolved the active management of the business, is a hustler, and stands in the front rank of our younger busi ness men, and the old time reputation of the house for enterprise and fair dealing nas been fully maintained by him. The opening airangements were admirably planned, and most success fully and satisfactorily carried out, and we have no doubt that the public aa mires and fullv appreciates the enter orise and energy that has led this firm to make these extensive alterations and improvements, and will show it bv a continuance ot tne iiDerai par ronage that has for so many years been bestowed upon I. W. Hartman & Son. 11 r Blooms'.biiiri? National Bank is safe, because it has the best BURGLAR PROOF VAULTS, and it is governed on a conservative ba sis. It holds your money where you can always get it when you want it, and without danger of loss. The directors of this Hank arc : Ienry T. Clark, Toseph Ratti. Paul E. Wirt. Harrison J. Conner, O. V. Cherrington, LeeIIarman, Samuel Wigfall, Harvey W. IIess, wellington ju. jvongenkerger, a. l, schoch, Frank Ikeler. Meeting of Committed to Jail Edward Snvder. Trego Milroy, Jos eph Lovett and Clyde Keifer, all of Danville were brought to liioomsDurg Tuesday evening by a couple of of ficers ehareed with stealing brass from the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co. They were given a nearing uc fore Squire Guy Jacoby, and in de fault of bail were committed to jail. The brass, it appears, was stolen at Catawissa a week or more ago. It represented a large quantity which was stored in a wooden building ad joining the round house on the P. & R. premises. The Dooty was secureu by breaking on the door. Ever since the robbery the detec lives have been ouietlv at work not only in Danville but in Catawissa and . . t m Bloomsburg. It was not unui J ues day that affairs were in a shape to make an arrest. Bpeoial SoDg Semoe. Mr. O. II. Yetter will conduct rvrp of song in the Y. M. C. A Building next Sunday afternoon a m-ta. The full Y. M. C. A. Choir will be present and will render a num ber of selections, a coraiai wvu, tinn is extended to all men to at tend and enjoy the service. oi ley as on:lo Only when it Is safely invested. Burglars can annoy you : bad loans mav cripple you ; speculation may ruin you. THE- the Columbia Fellows- County Odd On Friday evening, April 26th, at 8 o'clock p. m., pursuant to the call of C. A. Small, Esq , District Deputy Grand Master) R. M. Graham, B. D. I). G. M., and William II. rfahler, P. IG., a committee appointed by Concordia Lodge No. 60, I. O. O. F. for the purpose of devising some means by which a county organization could be effected so that the Anni versary of Odd Fellowship which comes on the 26th day of April each year could be more properly observed met in the I. U. U. r. .liall, Cata wissa, similar committees of the vari ous lodges of Columbia County. The meeting was called to order by D. D. G. M., C. A. Small, of Concordia Lodge No 60, I. O. O, F. and a temporary organization was effected which was as follows: Chair man, R. M. Graham, of No. 6o; Secretary, J. B. DeLong, of Mountain Lodge No. 264, Orangeville. The purpose ot the meeting was then explained after which a perman ent organization was effected which resulted in the election of C. A. Small, of No. 60, as President; J. B. DeLong, of No. 264, Secretary; N. W. Fowler, of No. 6S1, Espy.Vice President; and Dr. T. C. Wintersteen, of No. 310, as Treasurer. The permanent officers are to hold their respective offices tor and during the term of one year. The next meeting of the organ ization is to be held at Catawissa on the 26th day of next April. The president was instructed to appoint the necessary committees, who are to make their reports to tne next meeting of the Association. After the business of the meeting had been transacted addresses were made by many prominent Odd Fellows of the county. Brother M. E. Hayhurst, of No. 264, Orangeville, deserves especial mention. He is a member of this . . . , great fraternal organization ana nas been identified with it tor many years. He is now past his 70th year, with the vigor of young manhood. He addressed the meeting on the princi pals of Love, Friendship and Truth, which showed he was not a novice in the ranks. Brother Hayhurst is stored full of good things. He recited two Doems which created a great deal of applause. At the conclusion 01 ine second poem the meeting accorded the Brother a vote of thanks and in vited him to come soon again. In connection with the meeting we must not forget that Brother J. 11 Rinard, P. G.; A. L. Rinard and C C. Cleaver, P. G , were the committee that made the tables croak with good things to eat and drink. lo say that all enjoyed what the committee furnished it would only be necessary to look at the tables before the eating began and alter the departure. The meeting was a success and more than met the expectations of the members in No. 60 and the visiting lodges. SURPRISED A SNEAK THIEF- District Attorney John G. Har- man was aroused this morning about five o'clock by the barking of a dog in a neighbors yard. This was fol lowed by the mewing of the family cat, inside the house, and Mr. Har- man put on his bath robe and went down to the kitchen to let the cat out. As he opened the door he was sur- prised to find a man on the back porch helping himself to the contents of the refrigerator. The man was also surprised, and taking to his heels he ran out on Third Street. Mr. Har- man threw off his bath robe, and, arrayed only in his night shirt, and in his bare feet, he gave the thief chase. The latter turned up Whit man's Alley to the Exchange Stable and then out to Market Street. Mr. Harman was obliged to give up the chase on account of the cinder in the alley, which cut his feet. He feels quite sure that he recognized the man, but not sure enough to identify him under oath. He says that hereafter when he goes to let the cat out he will carry a revolver. Commissions for Justioe of the Feaoe- Justice of the Peace commissions for the following named persons have been issued by Register and Recorder J. C. Rutter, Jr. : John T. Uerger, Catawissa borough. V. P. Eves, Millville borough. William Mensch, Montour township. Harrison J. Co-iner, Orangeville borough. Eli J. Ohl, Hemlock township. 1). C. Black, Centralis borough. Daniel II. Fetterolf, Catawissa township. James M. Ammerman, Fishingcteek Twp. fhilip Harris, Centre townstup. E. B. Beishliue, Stillwater borough. Jno. R. Keeler, Benton borough. John Cortwright. Conyngham township. James II. Harman, Orangeville borough. Emanuel Laubach, Benton township. John G. Reichart, Greeenwood township, ohn II. Lunger, Jackson township. J. L. Fisher, Cleveland township. L. M. Creveling, Fishingcreek township. Each person above named is com missioned to serve five years, dating from Monday, May 6 th, 1901. State Chairman Hon. Willam T. Creasy Serenaded! On Saturday evening the State Chairman was invited by County Chair man, C. A. Small to spend the even ing in Catawissa. Of course the State Chairman accepted the invitation and while filling the engagement the Cata wissa Silver Cornet Hand called on the corner of Fourth and Shuman streets and gave the Chairman a proper serenade. Of course the State Chairman did not know that this was permeditated by the County Chairman, but he now thinks so. EES !F M HARM S Hart, Schaffner & Marx Tailor Made Clothes MAST, tONArVNia . Hart, Schaffner &Marx Tailor Made Clothes MI CliJtJj JJ FCs J hart, eturnuft ft uU ifli if it m m 1 OOmiOMT INI V J MA-IT, CHArrNIff ft MAM OMtOAM Hart, Schaffner & Marx Tailor Made Clothes These cuts are a few of our styles shown in MEN'S CLO 1 HIMU. When in need of Furnishings don't pass us by, as we are leaders in Men's Wearing Apparel. jCX Come in and see us we'll treat you right. JOHN KESDSIOK BAN US- . Funniest Flight ot Fancy 01 tno ramuu. Humorist, tne SKicycio. The most eccentric humorist of the day will revive his famous "Jimmie boy Stories" in the next Sunday's great Philadelphia Press, May 5th. The Voyage of Jimmieboy on his "Skicycle" is told with a snap aim humor that is lnimitaDie. Among other things there are some tnougnis on riding a bicycle over a lawn mower rheumatic tires; the Christopher Columbus among skibicycles the oan gers of puncturing tires on church steeples etc. This story will be one ot the interesting features of next Sunday's Press. It will be well to order your copy from your nesdealer in advance. TVif truant officer of our public cVinnia rpnnrts that a nuniDer 01 I pupils under the age of twelve years are heincr Kent oiu 01 scuuui their parents and allowed to work in the mills or lactones, wuiuu contrary to law. is J. G, WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. A Pronounced Success- The free roast pig lunch, given by C. B. Enr, at his hotel Saturday night, was a pronounced success. The Bloomsburg Cornet Band was present and helped enliven the occasion by rendering several of their fine selec tions. Mr. Ent retires from the ho tel business with the best wishes of all. His successor, J. M. Kline, took possession Monday evening, and is now in full charge. Mr. Kline is ripe in experience and will, no doubt, con duct the hotel in a first class manner. He formerly resided in Benton, later kept the old Kile hotel above Elk Grove, then went to South Danville, and from there here. A Queer Oase- Toseph Kramer, who has been con fined in the county jail since last September, is in such a mental con dition that it is thought he should be sent to an asylum. This is a queer case. Kramer was tried and sen tenced to prison for abusing his wife. A few months later his wife died and left a will in which she gave all her real estate to the husband who had abused her during her life, and made him the executor of the will. Razors, Lace Cur tains. Special Price, Special Quality. 90c. per pair. The Leader Department Store. Shears Destroyed by Fire. The Iola Hotel, situate a mile above Millville, was burned to the ground, together with nearly all the contents, at about four o'clock Mon dav morning. I he building was owned by Joel Morton, of Berwick, and the furniture by Charles Gold, who occupied the hotel. The loss is partially covered by insurance. It is supposed the fire caught from a de fective flue. and PocM Knives FULLY GUARANTEED To Give Terfect Satisfaction. General Hardware. Couches. Special Price $7.50. Well Made. Taffeta Velour Lace Cur tains, full size. Special Bar gains. $1.00 per pair. Carpets. We want to call your attention to our points of advantage in buying your carpets from us. 1st Price. 2d Quality. 3d Patterns. 4th Assortment. While the season is still new and not half of you have bought Car- neta. we reduce all our t w wool Carpets to 65c. PER YARD. Furniture. We can offer you special prices in DINERS. Just received an entirely new lot. Also a large number of patterns to pick from, and at very low figures. The Leader Store Co., Ltd., 4th & Market. Oak Bed Room Suit, Six Pieces, $18.50.
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