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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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General Hardware.
Couches.
Special Price
$7.50.
Well Made.
Taffeta Velour
Lace Cur
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Special Bar
gains. $1.00
per pair.
Carpets.
We want to call your
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1st Price.
2d Quality.
3d Patterns.
4th Assortment.
While the season is
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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.
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Oak Bed Room
Suit,
Six Pieces,
$18.50.