tiff v i i ivy nil ii VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBUKG, PA. THURSDAY, MAY GO, 1901. NO. 22 fnoc ore KJjjJ NCE more the day or memories sweet has come, f'fc When wi,h bowe' ,,eil(1s and S0'emn munied drum l4 We gather at the bivouac of our braves To lay our floral tributes on their graves. Emblems of grateful memories that are theirs, On glassy altars, 'mid flower-scented airs, We offer floral incense, praise and prayers. No moie the bugles to dread battles cali, No more for them the smoky battle pall. No more the weariness and bloody strife Which marked the warriors' stern, eventful life But rest 'mid sweet-faced flowers 'neath emerald sod O'er which so oft our pilgrim feet have trod Our thanks ascending unto them and God. Time with its gentle ministries has heeled Those old-time hates to vows of vengeance steeled; The old-time sorrows have given away to pride That such a glorious death our heroes died ; And while we better love the cause to day For which we owe so much to such as they, We give kind thoughts to those who sleep in gray. Yet every year these graves stand forth anew As witnesses our cause was nobly true, That heroes such as these and heroes' graves Protest against disunion, human slaves, The endless sweep of heresies and ill Which called for war and human blood until The hosts had die I which now these green graves fill. Cover them gently, with each blossomed wreath Go thoughts as fragrant to our boys beneath. Who taught all men with loyal deeds and true For such a country's cause to dare and do. Ascending with flower-odors from this ground Let faith look up and gratitude abound, Until Resurrection's reveille shall sound. I. EDGAR JONES. SPECIAL MEETING TOWN COUNCIL- There was a full attendance at the meeting of the Council held Monday evening. It was a special occasion, called for the purpose of hearing the report of the Committee on Light, in regard to a renewal of the contract with the Electric Light Company. Mr. Hartman was the first to speak on the malter. He reported that the Committee had met and was in favor of accepting new contract. Mr.Cronm moved for a six months extension of contract. Mr. Duy,of the Electric Light Com pany said tha' light could not be furnished for the price stipulated, viz: $8o per light, per year, on a six months contract because that price was based on a five year contract. ' Mr. Cronin's motion was put to a vote aud lost. Mr. Scanlan, representing the new Electric Railway, was present. He stated that the Company proposed to make Council a proposition, in the coarse of a week or so. It was finally decided to postpone action on the matter until the offer from the latter company has been received. PHILIP B- MOYER- At the age of sixty-eight years, five months and twenty-two days, death, the comforter of all who time cannot console, claimed Philip S. Moyer, at his home, in the rear of West street, Saturday afternoon. For years past he had been marked by affliction, and several times during the past two years his condition was so low that the end was anticipated. The deceased was a veteran of the civil war, and served in Company E, 103d Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol unteers. He was also a member of Ent Post, 250 G. A. R. Mr. Moyer was the father of five children, all by his first wife, and the children survive. They are Mrs. L. P. Bell, of Schoolcraft," Mich., Mrs. Elizabeth Mears, of Brooklyn,Edward, of New York, ami George W. and Valentine B , of Bloomsburg. The funeral was held from the house Monday afternoon, and was largely attended, Rev. M. K. McLinn, of the Lutheran Church, officiating. Monday's Court Court was in session a few minutes Monday mprning. Associates Fox and Kurtz presided. Hotel license of Charles Gold, in Greenwood township transferred to Frank Morton. Estate of T. C. McIIenry. Petition of John G. McIIenry, guardian, et al. for order to sell , real estate. Order granted. People residing on low lands near the stream are apprehensive of high water. With the continued down pour of rain they have reason to be exercised. There has been scarcely a clear day for a week. The Banks Are Thinning. The Old Veterans Rapidly Answering the Last Roll Call. "The ranks of the Grand Army are thinning. Time will be served, and as he swings his scythe to and fro, the thread of the veteran's life falls across its sharp edge and is severecl JEach year the proportionate " decrease in members increases in almost geomet rical ratio, and where once stood an army there line up now only the rap idly thinning ranks. But though they die, their deeds will live while Time himself remains. The magnificent heroism and splendid accomplishment which were the foundation of the Grand Army of the Republic will stay to perfume the air with the fragrance of unselfish and triumphant patriotism. Al times it might seem that the deeds which preserved and cemented the Union were forgotten or heedlessly regarded that the new generations marching to the front and assuming the activities of life were inclined to look askance at the tattered flags and the fading uniforms. But great is the error of mm who thinks m this wise. Ever deep in the memory of those who lived duiing those stirring times is indelibly imprinted a knowledge of the veterans worth; and quickly on the hearts of the young do history and tradition write an appreciation whicn only grows broader as the developing years illuminate the sacrifices and heroisms of uthe days that tried men's souls. RESOLUTION. The Board of Directors of the First National Bank on May 28, passed the following resolution : Whereas Miss Mary Tustin has for a number of years been actively identi fied in various capacities with the work of the First National Bank of Bloomsburg, witnessing and assisting in the successful growth of the Institu tion by her gentle and courteous man ner no less than by her pains taking and her faithful performance of duty; and, whereas, Miss Tustin has by her kindness and sterling integrity won during these years many friends; Therefore, Resolved, that we as a Board of Directors of the First Nat ional Bank do hereby record our ap preciation of her faithful service and regret her withdrawal from the busi ness of the Bank; that we tender our heart-felt thanks and extend sincere wishes for a useful and happy future. Resolved that a copy of this reso lution be sent to Miss Tustin and also published in the Papers of the County. Myron I. Low, Secretary of the Board. Two games of ball for one ad mission at Athletic Park to-day. Suubury vs. High School, and Ex Leaguers vs. Juniors. Patrons can expect some rare sport in the latter contest. )UK BANK. The relations existing between this bank and its cus tomers are close and cordial. We esteem it a compliment to have people lay claim to the institution as being their bank. Is it also yours i THE- Bloomshnrs Knlional Bank DANVILLE'3 LOSS. The "Misrio midgets;1 Th I SrnA DaiHun I -am Ua.L A1a.I kl'.A 1 .... "" -" -H- LMJputian Carnival of Nations. Pupils ot Third Danville's prosperity, which has been largely in evidence of late, re ceived a serious blow on Thursday night last, when the large Reading Iron Works, easily the leading industry of the town, was almost wiped out of existence by fire. The fire had its origin in a structure known as the 16 inch bar mill, and was discovered about half past ten o'clock. The alarm was hastily sounded and prompt ly responded to by the city's entire department, but unfortunately the force of the water in the plugs attached to by the various companies was so weak that the work of the firemen was ot little or no avail. The flames com municated from one building to another with startling rapidity and the people realizing the inability of the firemen to cope with it, were greatly alarmed, fearing that it would spread still further. But an interposing hand in the shape of a stronger force of water, manifested itself and in short time thereafter the flames were gotten under. .control The loss is placed at nearly $100,000, while the insurance is not more than half that amount. A mass meeting of citizens was held in the Danville Court House Monday evening, for the purpose of taking action relative to the loss sustained by the Reading Iron Company. A com mittee of five was appointed to draft resolutions of regret, and to show that the people appreciate the great help that the industry has been to the town. The plant employed about 900 men. May Buy the Canal Railroad Company Likely to Buy Abandoned Waterway. The Pennsylvania Canal Company which is now closing up its affairs has had appraisers going over" its property, so that some idea of what the prop erty is worth can be arrived at. These appraisers consist of one representa tive from the Canal Company, one from the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany and an uninterested party. As soon as the appraisers make a report the property of the company is to be offered for sale. The belief js that it will be purchased by the Penn sylvania Railroad Company. The canals that the Canal Company for merly owned, and which were aban doned some years ago, were in every instance bought in by the Pennsyl vania. The canal alongside of the Susquehanna river offers a different problem, as it does not parallel the road in the same manner as did the canal that ran alongside the Juniata river. From Columbia to Harrisburg the canal parallels the railroad and the ground it occupies can be utilized by the railroad. From Clark's Ferry to Sunbury the canal is on the opposite side of the Susquehanna river, but from Sunbury to Muncy it is along side of the railroad. It is believed that wherever the canal runs parallel and alongside of the railroad that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will buy it and utilize it for the extensions that are made from time to time. , . . Brief life was the portion of Mrs. W. Scott Adler, whose death occurred Thursday afternoon last, at the home of her mother Mr. Abner Welsh, in Orange township, after an illness cov ering only a short period. She was a highly esteemed lady and her de mise will be sad news to a host of friends. About ten years ago she was united in marriage to W. Scott Adler, who, with three sons, survive. The family, for two "years or more, have resided in New York. The funeral took place Monday. Deceased was a sister of Dr. J. P. Welsh. Street School. The following is the program of the "Mystic Midgets," to be held in the Opera House Friday and Satur evenings, May 31st and June isl: CAST Ob' I.'IIAKACTEKS : Frlnce ObUlllousi, Kulor of tlie "Mysllo Midgets, " OUdbtJnn Hemingway Commodore, ot the "Mystic's" ship "Hiuntora," Charles Krug FKOM TIIK NATIONS. L'nc'e Ham, Land of the Free Albert Solleder John Bull, England Brnest Eves Terrenee Medloty, Ireland Allen lildgo Kob Hoy, Scotland Haul Rupert Karl von Krause, Germany Elmer Iliirtzell Policeman, sanw everywhere... Kob't Wolverton Carlos Zorllla. Spalo Charles Trump Gaeionlo Banaulo, Italy Henry Coira Count, l'lorre Coutard, France... Willie McBrlde Major Do-Little, Military Commander. George Worthlnifton Ivan Spanhorr, Kusslan Clyde mercer Not Worth a Cent, Indian Byron Cox Hop Hlng, the MyHtlc's Washee Waahee Mellaril Dletrlck Tllto, Japan Paul Edwards Bam bo and Two Mule Coons. Harold Ornss (julnibo, The Pullman Pets, ..Jay lirobst Ugllo, the Ogre Steward Hartman Pick "1 f Emerson Davis i-aui cuip Klclc Trick HUek Htlck yulck J Gnomes In the ser-1 1 lyile uhl vice or Lguo. Harold Mover ...Mayrje'ry iiugnes L.... Valentine Moyer Stinger, King of the Insects AlleniFornwald Tltaula, yueen ot the Fairies.. Margaret Brooke Tlnymlte and) Wee attendants . .Grace Corell Tlddlewlnk, of the (ueen BlancbeCorell Psyche, Queen's companion, the embodi ment of Love Mae uross Sllverwlng"! r . Rebecca Allen Bluespray. IThn tiny Butter-1 Margt Anderson I.ls'lit toou i fly Guards. Margaret Kuilth Tlppytoes-J L. -Martha white Sparkle.... 1 f.... Hazel Keller Bverbrlght Martha Herring Spottllla ... 1 The Queen's J Pearl Gearlnger Kalnbow.. ' Archer Cadets. 1 Jessie Un-'er Roseleaf. . . Eva shatter UoldeuhueJ (... .Bessie Eyerly Tram Bearers ::lZXS3i Violet ") r .NolaPegir SUverepray f The Queen's J . . Florence Corell Goldeurod.. f Favorites. 1 Bessie Megargcll Buttercup.J (...-Marie Met zgar - f Laura Mtrohm Mil in .11 an in Lizzie Hellly Ida Urelbelbls Gladys Knorr Ljdla Wolverton Maud Uelst I Jessie Voger r Le Hoy White cou'-au uaision Paul Lowry Fred brobst Kobert Kabb ..James Kunyan ; John Flaherty t.irie MUHiuer , Harry Baum Harry Yost Claude Yost Arthur Walter Charles Rosenthal Amazons. Sailors. ., The Colored Americans, cele brated base ballists, of Pittsburg, did not exhibit themselves in Bloomsburg Monday. Wet grounds prevented the game. J. G.WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. The Strafford and independent Bi cycles for $16.20, guaranteed for one year. Just received Fine new line of Penna. Lawn Mowers. Hammocks, Fishing Tackle, Base Ball supplies, &c. General Hardware, Hart, Schaffner & Marx Tailor Made Clothes I f gwoortmtvn oil V 1 MART. MMAmMIt ft HAuT A BLACK SUIT. A Black Suit is always a necess ity. " Whether you are preaching or being preached to. "Whether you go out calling or ex pect callers. "Whether you en tertain or are entertained. Whether it's vour funeral or someone else's last rites. You can't be "it" without a Black Suit. The Black Suits we sell will make you look dignified and they look as though they cost twice our price. We have Black Suits in Clays, Unfinished Worsteds and Dress "Worsteds. $8.50, $10, $12 and $15, aie a few of the prices for these suits, and when you see them you'll say, "Cheap enough. I'll try one on." THE CLOTHIER. 41 The Leader Department Store. We tell you we have the finest line of Wash Goods, Shirt Waists and other season able good3 there is shown in this city. Our customers tell us so, and tell their friends so. Here is a point or two to consider. We don't buy in car load lots, but we do buy in quantities large enough to give us control of one of the best known makes in the country. Then our buyer selects with an eye single to what will look tasteful and fashionable. Here are a Few of Our Offerings. TWO PIECE SUITS Madras, white ground with neat stripes ot blue or black, fitted skirt with deep flounces. AVaist with tucked vest. Revers trimmed with embroidery and insertion $2.75, and $3.00. TWO PIECE SUIT Chambray, solid colors, waist trimmed with embroidery and in sertion. Fitted skirt with two ruffles, $2 35 and $2.50. TWO PIECE SUIT Blue and White, Pink and White, and Black and White Lawn. Fitted skirt two ruffles, waist full front with buttons $2.00. HOUSE DRESSES Fine lawn, full ruffled skirt, lace trimmed, $3.25. SHIRT WAISTS FOR $1.00 White lawn, tucked front and embroidery and insertion. SHIRT AVAISTSFOR $1.30 White lawn, front all over embroidery. Bishop sleeves, soft collar. SHIRT WTAIST FOR $1.50 to $2.75 Fine white lawn, tucked front and lace and insertion. Bishop sleeves. ' SHIRT WAISTS 50c. to $1.75 rercale Madras and lawns. It Won't Cost You a Cent to Prove What we Say. The Leader Store Co., Ltd., Fourth and flarket Sts.
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