la VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBUIMJ, PA. TIIUIiSDAY. MAY 0. I'M. NO. 19 Killed The lb Two Vehicles Collide In the Darkness With Fatal Result. Wellington Hartman, a Well Known Farmer the Victim. A collision, in which Wellington Hartman, a prosperous farmer of Cooper township, Montour county, lost his life, occurred on the public road, a short distance below Gro vania, Sunday night. We take the description ot the sad accident from the Danville Morning News: Mr. Hartman was driving two horses in a spring wagon. When near the school house, at some distance this side of Grovania, Geo. Soramers and a com panion of Montour townshp, Colum bia county, came up behind him and attempted to pass. A collision oc curred. Mr. Hartman's wagon was upset and the horses ran away. Miss Ilartman escaped with but slight bruises, but her father was dragged fifty yards, the bones of his face were broken and he was mangled almost beyond recognition ; his skull was fractured and his left leg broken. Dr. Kimerer was called to the scene of the accident but medical aid was un availing.1' Mr. Sommers was in Bloomsburg Monday morning, and described the manner in which the accident occurred. His story was corrobor ative of the above. He was not aware of the extent of Mr. Hartman's injuries, but had no idea that he was fatally hurt. The animal driven by him had been hired in the afternoon from W. A. Hartzell, liveryman, th is town. After the vehicle had been up set, the animal ran away. The Columbian representative in terviewed Mr. Hartzell Wednesday morning . The horse was in the sta ble, and with the exception of a few scratches, was none the worse for the accident. Mr. Hartzell said the ani mal was perfectly gentle, and safe for any one to drive. Justice of the Peace J. P. Bare, of Danville, with a jury composed of Geo. M. Leighow, John Christy, Charles Wertman, Wm. E. Rishel, Isaiah W. Wertman and Charles Fry, held an inquest. Ella May Hartman, who accom panied her father on the ill-fated ride, and John Krum, who resides near the spot where the collision occurred, were the only witnesses. Mr. Hartman and daughter had reached a point at a short distance north of Keller's school house, when they heard a conveyance following driven at an unusually high rate of speed. Mr. Hartman pulled his horses close to the side of the road leaving sufficient room for two bug gies to pass abreast. At the next moment a collision occurred and the wagon upset. Miss Hartman, who oc cupied the rear seat on the spring wagon, was thrown out against the fence. From what.can be learned it would seem that the buggy in collid ing ran in under the box of the spring wagon, which pitched Mr. Hartman out in front, the man evidently falling upon his head. The upset caused the doubletree to break and the frighten ed horses soon freed themselves from the wagon. Mr. Hartman, it would seem, .was entangled in the lines and was dragged a hundred or more feet. The horses ran home. John Krum stood at his front gate when Mr. Hartman and' daughter went by. ' They were driving at a moderate pace. In a very short time two men passed by in a buggy driving as fast as their horse could go. About aoo feet farther on the collision oc curred. Mr. Krum heard the crash and ran to the rescue. The men in the buggy stopped only long enough to right their vehicle which had upset in the collision. In response to an inquiry Summers gave his name. Mr. Krum himself went in search of Mr. Ilartman and found him lying in the road dead. At the same moment the two men passed but did not stop to render any assistance. After hearing the evidence of the laughter, Ella May, and John Krum the inquisition was continued until Saturday May 1 1, at a p. m. in order to gather additional evidence. Wellington Hartman was 43 years of age, the son of Jacob Hartman of Cooper township. He is survived by a wife and seven children, all sin gle. The eldest daughter, Amanda, u employed at the Hospital for the Bill PJLAWQML Accuracy and promptness, safety and liberal ity, are the marked features of our business. We invite you to try us. THE- Bloomsbiirg National Bank Insane, Danville. With a girl-friend she spent Sunday at her father's house. Mr. Hartman accompanied by a younger daughter had taken the two girls back to the Hospital and it was on the drive homeward that the fatal collision took place. The funeral was held yesterday. Burial was made in Odd Fellow's Cemetery, Danville. MAT COURT Regular May Session Began on Monday. Court opened on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock, all the judges on the bench. Estate of Nathaniel Stewart. Re turn of sale confirmed nisi. J. V. Oxrider vs. J. M. Mourey. Sci. Fa. Mechanic's lien. Opinion and order of Court hied. The Court asked Constable Miles Betz it he knew of the existence of any gambling resorts or houses of ill-fame within the town limits. The Constable said there had been com plaints made of the latter evil but so far he had been unable to secure evidence that would warrant him in making arrests. Constable Charles Hartman, of Centre township, reported River road to be in bad condition owing to work being done on the trolley. Constable Bardo, of Greenwood township, reported sale of liquor to minors and also gambling on Sundays at the Iola Hotel and also at the Rohrsburg Hotel. Constable M. M. Geiger, of Main township, reported road in front of W. H. Geiger's in bad condition, and that Supervisors had been asked to attend to the matter and had refused. Court ordered that Supervisors give the said nuisance their attention. Constable Vansickle of Sugarloaf township reported bridge over Cole s Creek near Tri Mills in dangerous condition owing to the absence of guard rails. Said the bridge had been built by the County Commissioners but that the Supervisors of the town ship had refused to accept it. This matter as well as those named by the other constables were referred to the District Attorney. Constables' returns read and filed. A. C. Sohn vs. P. B. Ervin. Opin ion and order ot Court filed. Estate of Mary E. Curry. Return of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of Mary A. Kamersal. Peti tion tor partition. Inquest awarded. Estate ot John Keifer, auditor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Wm. Stocker, auditor's re port confirmed nisi. Grand Jury called and sworn. W. B. Snyder appointed foreman. Charge of the Court to the jury fol lowed. Milton Cox appointed tipstaff to wait upon Grand Jury. Estate of David Vandine. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Catherine Vandine. Aud itor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Lloyd Paxton. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of George Marks. Petition of Wilson Yeager, executor, to pay mortgage money into Court. Granted. Estate of Rebecca Hunsinger. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over Roaringcreek in Franklin township, confirmed nisi. Estate of Catharine Stoker. Audi tor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Daniel Stine. Return of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of Peter Gable. Petition for citation. Citation awarded. In the matter of the road in Cata wissa and Main townships. Rule granted to show cause why the within exceptions should not be filed. Recognizance of Clinton Keeter in the sum of $aoo for his appearance at the next term of court. Report of viewers in favor of public road in Franklin Tvp.,confirmed nisi. In the matter of widening road in town of Bloomsburg, River street to Rupert county bridge. Petition to stay order to open until Sept. 1st, 1 90 1, filed, and order for stay granted to September session, 1901. Estate of T. C. McHenry. Return of st le confirmed nisi. Estate of Henry Hetler. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of McDonald Stackhouse. Petition for discharge of N B. Stack house, commissioner. By leave of Court petition withdrawn. Estate of Catherine Conner. Audi tor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Alfred Stoudt. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. Report of viewers in favor of coun ty bridge over West creek, near Thomas Ilartman Confirmed nisi. Petition ot J. M. Wenner, guardian for approval of private sale of ward's real estate filed and so ordered. Estate of Solomon Helwig. Audi tor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of Morris C. Sloan. Audi tor's report confirmed nisi. Road in Benton township, near Thomas Seigfried. Report of view ers confirmed nisi. Report ot viewers in favoi of road in Cleveland township near the bridge of Wm. Davis confirmed nisi. Prothonotary's accounts confirmed nisi. Widows' appraisements confirmed nisi. Register's accounts confirmed nisi. Paul Merago sworn as interpreter in cases before Grand Jury. . Report of viewers in favor of public road in the town of Bloomsburg near C. R. Richart's blacksmith shop con firmed absolute. Road in Pine township near George Greenly's saw mill confirmed absolute. Bridge over Little Fishingcreek between Pine and Jackson townships, near John Vannatta's, confirmed absolute. Report of viewers in favor of county bridge over Musser's run in Cleve land township, confirmed absolute. In the ruatter of the division of the election district of West Conyngham into two election districts. Report of Commissioners in favor of division confirmed absolute. Emma Christian appointed guardian of Morton, Paul, Mattie, Sallle, May, Lizzie and Thomas Christian, minor children of Tneodore Christian. Bonds with surety approved. Petition of Emma Christian, guar dian, to sell real estate, filed. Estate of John Roberts. Return of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of Robert Potter. F.eturn of sale confirmed nisi. Estate of Isaac Labor. Return of sale continued to next term. Estate of Dr. J. R. Evans. Return of sale as to first tract confirmed nisi. Continued as to second tract. Wm. C. Johnston, Esq., appointed guardian of Margaret V. and Susan W. Heller, minor children of Sher man Heller. Bond approved. Estate of George M. Lockard. In partition. Return of Commissioners confirmed nisi. C. M. Creveling and D. J. Waller, trustees, vs James Magee, and, et al. Petition of Charles H. Welles for order directing judgment to be mark ed to-his use as far as his interest is in the same, vie: $1 1,100.00. Granted Estate of Elizabeth Yohe. Audit GREENE Consolidated Copper Co., 377-379 Broadway, New York. Dividend No. 1. A dividend of 9 Der cent, on the Canltal Stock oftlilB Company baa been declared, payable May tuth. Transfer bookn will be dotted on May 101b at 3 o'clock p. in. and reopened on PUILIP BBKOLZHEIMEH, Treasurer, TOES 1 BOYS $18.00 Suits, MEN 15.00 " 12.00 44 10.00 44 8.00 44 7.50 " 6.00 44 Children's Suits reduced in the Our Light Weight Overcoats at The reason we have this reduction sale is we have a little too much stock on hand and want to reduce it. H Come in and 9ee us or's report confirmed nisi. Recognizance of James Brennan, Michael Grant and John W. Golds worthy in the sum of of $ 1,000 each for the appearance of James Brennan andMichael Grant at the next term of court. In the matter of the satisfaction of mortgage of John Reinbold to Daniel Morris, deceased. Order of Court filed allowing satisfaction to be en tered, granted. Petition of Haines Yost, guardian of Richard Kreischer, to join with co- owners in sale of land in Cleveland township belonging to the estate of Mary Kreischer. Granted. Estate of Jacob Haines. Order of sale granted. Bond approved. Estate ot Elizabeth Wetzel. Aud itor's report confirmed nisi. J. C. Johnson and Haines Yost appointed auditors of Cleveland town ship. Grand Jury returned the following bills: Commonwealth vs. John Pischs. Chaige, malicious michief. A true Continued on Tage 8 1st Col. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. P. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Razors. Shears and Pocket Knives FULLY GUARANTEED To Give Perfect Satisfaction. T. GK "WELLS, General Habdwake, COMMENCES SPECIAL SALE AND CHMM'S SUITS. BEN QIDDING we'll treat you right. The Leader Department Store. U H HOOTCH A B In keeping store one finds that all the criticisms made are not of the fault find ing kind. Many pa trons, who know good goods, are willing to say that the line sub mitted is a pleasing one. This has been our experience with LIN INGS. Our friends tell us that we keep one of the most com plete assortment of LININGS in the county. We are anx ious that you say so also. We offer you the celebrated Gilbert makes Oriental Silks, 18 and 25c. Paune Silks, 25 and 30c. Good Percaline, 15, 18 and 25c. All these are in the pop ular colorings. We have full lines of all the standard qualities. ISAIRIGAIN The Leader Store Co., Ltd., Fourth and Harket Sts. 7 OF $15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.50 6.00 5.oo same proportion. a Big Reduction. Our friends also tell us that we keep the nicest line of SHIR T WAISTS in town. We have pick'd them very carefully and with the sole idea of giving you the be3t value for your money that there was in the market. Take our 50 cent ShirtWaist. It is of Percale, has detacha ble collar, and is well made. For $1.00 we offer you a cool, gray Cam bray cloth, trimmed with figured Cam bray. Front has re verse. Of course, for $2.00 we can show you something better. All with turnover laced trimmed collars, tucked and lace fronts. Our best is $2 75, and it is a particular ly stylish garment, with Allover lace fronts. (g I 1
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