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VOL. 30.
BLOOMSHUltG, l'A. T11UKSDAY. JUNE 13. I!01.
NO. '24
Tic Body Recovered.
Found Floating on the Surface
of the Water Below the
Aqueduct Mill.
"Due to Accident" Says the
Coroner's Probers.
The dead body of Alfred Low,
whose sudden and unexplained disap
pearance from home since the early
morn of Monday, June 3rd lias been
the all absorbing topic of discussion
and for whose remains men had been
deligently searching was found floating
on the surface of the Fishingcreek, a
short distance below the Aqueduct
Mill, Saturday, shortly before noon. It
was observed, recovered from the tur
bulent stream and conveyed to the
shore by means of an oarless boat,
manned by two boys, Harry Mr
Kelvy son of Geo. A. McKelvy, and
Emmet Eyerly, son of V. L. Eyerly.
The boys Mad been fishing nearby all
morning and were preparing to leave,
when one of them glanced up just as
the tumbling waters brought to view
the form of a human body. Without
the slightest fear, or hesitancy, they
guided the open vessel, as best they
could toward the object. It required
their united strength to master it, but
they finally succeeded in getting it into
the boat. As stated above, the boat
was without oars, and the -boys were
compelled to use their hands as the
guiding instruments.' After placing
the body on the bank of the creek,
they hastened to make known their
find. Word was sent from the Aque
duct Mill by telephone, and scarcely
half an hour had elapsed until several
hundred people had gathered at the
scene.
and bruised by reason of contact with
harp-obstacles, but was easily recog
nizable. The face, about the mouth
contained several cutaneous wounds,
but was otherwise only slightly disfig
ured. As it was being lifted from the
ground to the wagon to allow a more
complete examination, a large pocket
knife, which was the only article about
the person, fell from one of the trousers
pockets. As is customary in such
cases, Justice of the Peace Mensch,
who was the nearest resident official
was summoned. He empanelled a
jury consisting of James Quick, C. B.
Ent, Charles Geese, E. A. Mears, 13.
W. Furman and George Beagle. The
body was viewed, but no verdict was
rendered, as it was impossible to arrive
at a decision until further investigation
had been made.
The remains were taken in charge
by undertaker H. W. Bittenbender,
and removed to H. G. Supplee's where
they were prepared for burial, and
subsequently removed to the Low
home.
The inquest was held at the Central
Hotel at seven o'clock Saturday even
ing. Coroner B. F. Sh'arpless of Cata
wissa was present. The jury was the
same as in the afternoon. A visit to
the Low farm and an examination of
the spot where the unfortunate man
is supposed to have met his death, by
two of the jurymen, B. W. Furman
and C. B. Ent, premised the inquest.
In company with Low's farm hand
William Jones the three walked
to the upper end of the farm. They
had ventured nearly to the edge of the
bank when the earth suddenly gave
way beneath Jones, and he was almost
thrown into the creek. He saved
himself by grasping a small sapling.
This satisfied the other two, that Low
had met his death in a like manner,
and they returned to the hotel and
bore testimony to that effect.
There were three witnesses cxamin-
ed, namely Mrs. Selecta Low, wife of
the deceased, Mrs. Ida quarter, a
neighbor and William Jones the hired
man. They were closely questioned
by the Coroner and all the facts
brouL'ht out.
After extended thought and mature
deliberation the following verdict was
rendered:
"The verdict of the inquisition is
that we, the undersigned jury appoint
ed to view the body and take testi
mony as to how Alfred Low met his
death, find that his death was due to
accidental drowning in Fishing creek
near the Irondale Co s dam at about
half past eight o'clock a. m. on the 3d
day of Tune A. D., 1901." Signed, Dr.
B. F. Sharpless,Coroneri James Quick,
foreman E. A. Mears, C. B. Ent, B.
W. Furman, Chas. Geese, Geo. W.
ADVANCING THEIR INTERESTS,
We endeavor to advance the interests of our customers in
every legif nate way. In so doing, our motives may not be
entirely unselfish, for, upon the prosperity of its patrons
hinges the complete success of every bank.
-THE.
Bloomsbiirg Mntiorial Bank
A. Z. SCHOCH, Presidknt.
Beagle.
This version is generally accepted
as correct. Of course it is a well
known fact that domestic unhappiness
had,, existed, and that the wife had left
hoti, but she had returned and Low
rsalizffng the tender years of his child
ren &'id believing that she as a mother
had the disposition and ability to be
stow what the little ones needed, had
taken her back.
From the very first Low's most inti
mate friends have never considered it
a case of suicide. "He was not that
kind of a man." they say, and the late
developrasnts, particularly the examin
ation of the bank, has served to
strengthen their belief, and now more
than ever, do they regard it as pure
accident.
An examination of the body made
by Dr. Sharpless revealed the fact that
the neck had been broken. This, it
is believed was done when it went over
Boone's Dam.
We neglected to mention above
that the body was first seen going over
the darn by John Gross and Frank
Boone. Gross was returning home
from Rupert. The body was whirling
around a few feet above the dam.
Several times' it revolved and then
caught by the swift current, it was
carried rapidly over the breast of the
dam, and lost from view in the seeth
ing caldron of water below. This was
about three quarters of an hour be
fore the recovery of the body by the
boys.
THE LAST CHAPTER.
The concluding feature of the sad
affair occurred in the funJral which
was held Sunday afternoon. Services
were conducted at the house by Rev.
J. D. Smith of the Baptist church.
The procession was one of the largest
ever seen here, it extended from the
entrance to Rosemont Cemetery, to
a point out near the Bloomsburg
Waterworks. As the remains passed
from mortal view, and were beipg
lowered to their final resting place,
the heads of the vast audience which
had assembled at the cemetery were
bowed in sorrow, and the grief and
gloom that overshadows the family of
six children through the death ot their
father, will strike an answering chord
in the hearts of hundreds of those who
knew and respected him' in life.
His love for his children was deep
and strong. But now they alone.
May the mantle of love, the arm that
is everlasting and the grace that never
fails, be around and with them. .
MBS- SUSAN B. HEWITT.
Mrs. Susan B. Hewitt, widow of the
late Rev. H. H. Hewitt, formerly
rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal
Church of Sunbury, died at her home
in Columbus, Ohio, aged 82 years.
Her remains were brought to Sun
bury and the funeral took place this
Thursday afternoon at a o'clock.
Deceased was the mother of Rev.
John Hewitt, a former rector of the
Episcopal church here, and she
and her husband resided here for
some .time, before their removal to
Sunbury. Since her husband's death
she has lived in Columbus where Rev.
John Hewitt is rector of a parish.
.
Topio Cards.
On Saturday June 32, we shall send
in an order for Christian Endeavor
Topic Cards. All oaganizations
desiring us to furnish these cards must
have their orders in by that time,
or they will have to pay extra expres-
sage if orders separately. at
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Married.
Thomas Corell. On the 5th
inst., at the parsonage of the Re
formed Church, Strawberry Ridge,
Pa., by Rev. Jos. W. Bell, Mr. Chas.
E. Thomas and Miss Jennie B. Co-rcll.
WM. H. IIIDLAY, Cashier.
JUNE WEbDING-
Miss Mabel Peacock Becomes the Wife ot
Harry S. Barton.
A charming nuptial event was cele
brated in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, corner of Market and Third
streets, yesterday afternoon, when
Miss Mabel Peacock became the wife
of Harry S. Barton.
The decorations in the church
were not overdone, but they were,
nevertheless, beautiful, the arrange
ment being especially pleasing to the
eye. Palms, ferns, and flowers of var
ious kinds were gracefully arranged
making the ertect very pretty indeed.
It was a white and green wedding,
and these colors, of course, predomi
nated. The event called out many of
Bloomsburg s representative people,
while many guests were present from
other places. Beautiful costumes
were much in evidence, and many of
them were strikingly handsome. The
intermingling of the hues, with the
richness of the fabrics, were greatly
admired, and occupied the attention
of all.
At precisely the appointed time,
half-past four, the bridal party entered
the church from the Sunday school
room, to the strains of Lohengrin's
wedding march, played by Mrs. Fred
Holmes. First came the four brides
maids, Miss Poust, of Wilkes-Barre,
Miss Nell Lauer and Miss Bessie
Cleaver, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Flora Skeer, of Bloomsburg. Im
mediately following was the bride,
Miss Peacock, the maid of honor,
Miss Helen Peacock, sister of the
bride, and the attendant, Miss Maud
Barton, of Bloomsburg. They were
followed by the ushers William Pea
cock, brother of the bride, Morris E.
Broadt, Thomas B. Moore, of Blooms
burg, and Oliver Watts, of Middle
town, Pa. The groom, with his best
man, Paul Harman, of Bloomsburg,
were the last to appear. The proces
sion moved forward, utilizing all of
the aisles in the march, which termi
nated at the altar, where the cere
mony was performed by the pastor of
the church, Rev. W. M. Frysinger,
When the words had been spoken the
bridal party retired, the bride and
groom leading the way, while Mrs.
Holmes played Mendelssohn's wed
ding march.
The bridal party made a distin
guished appearance, and the guests
had much to admire. The bride
wore a beautiful costume of white,
and carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
She looked very pretty, and the mur
mur of comment, which could be
heard after the ceremony, contained
many flattering allusions, not only as
to her attractive personal appearance,
but as to her costume as well.
The maid of honor, the attendant,
and the bridesmaids were gowned in
white material and each carried a
bunch of white daisies tied with green
ribbon.
A reception was held at the home
of the bride, on Center Street, which
was attended by the immediate rel
atives of the bride tnd groom. The
rooms were nicely decorated, and the
arrangement was pretty and in good
taste. There were a large number of
presents, combining beauty and utility,
and the array was one that is seldom
seen.
It was perhaps one of the prettiest
nuptial events that has taken place in
the church. There was an effort to
get away from the "always the same"
and stereotyped incidents in con
nection with the ceremony and the
whole arrangement seemed an inno
vation. Mr. and Mrs. Barton departed on
the evening train on the Lackawanna
Road for a ten-day tour, during which
time they will visit the Buffalo Expo
sition, Niagara Falls, and other places.
They carry with them the best wishes
of a host of friends.
Thev were conveved from the
bride's home to the station in a car
riage gayly bedecked with streamers
and cards bearing inscriptions, calling
attention to the fact that they were
just married. The spectacle created
much merriment 011 the way to the
depot.
TBE OAKNINO FACTORY
We have been reliably informed
that the Canning Factory is an assured
fact. The entire stock has been sub
scribed, and an organization will be
effected within the next twenty-four
hours, in fact it may be in shape be
fore this issue reaches our readers.
The persons who have interested them
selves in the the enterprise, are such
as will give it credit.
Under proper care and management
and with the support that it will no
doubt receive at the hands of
farmers and truckers of this com
munity, it may, and it is confidently
expected that it will, in a very short
space of time, astonish the most
sanguine. This will afford the much
needed market for the surplus veget
ables and fruits, and at the same time
stimulate additional production, which
means increased returns to the pro
ducers as well as an advantage to the
locality in which the factory is located.
THE SCIESTIFIO fOOD COMPANY.
The old store building a Irondale
has undergone many internal changes,
and the wheels of industry will soon
begin to go 'round within its ancient
walls. The machinery of the Scien
tific Food Co. has been placed in po
sition, and it is expected that the
manufacture of "Cofo" will begin this
week. The machinery thus far in
stalled consists of roasters, grinders,
separators, engines, &c. Two more
roasters will soon be set up, which
I will increase the capacity to about a
tnousand pounds a day, the present
capacity being about one-half that
amount. "Cofo" is a substitute for
coffee, and is a componnd ot fruits,
vegetables and cereals. It is much
less expensive than coffee.' It is
highly recommended by physicians,
and will, no doubt, prove a great suc
cess. The works are in charge of H.
F. and Dr. James Putsel.
IS NOW A BENEDICT-
After considering the question for
some time, John Fidler, proprietor of
the Market street Gem Laundry, de
cided that marriage is the best state
for man, and accordingly he on Tues
day hied himself to Shamokin, where
he joined hands with a partner for
life in the person of Miss Gertrude
Lake, a popular young lady of that
city. The wedding occurred at Jhe
home of the bride's sister, Mrs. George
Lewis, yesterday, at 12:30. Rev. D.
3. Monroe officiated. Only immedi
ate relatives were present.
The bride is a graduate of the
Bloomsburg State Normal School.
Mr. and Mrs. Fidler will reside in a
house on West Third street, the same
having been furnished for their occu
pancy. J. G WELLS,
Successor to S. F. Peacock
& Co., Market Square.
5 j
eft
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,
Iffl
II
Hart,
Schaffner
& Marx
Tailor
Made
Clothes
1 v
I oonmimr mi
I 1 KANT, flOHArrNI Ik WAJtM
On the market. These suits would easily
pass for 20 suits. But we were bound to
have the best ten-dollar suit to be had any
where and WEV'E GOT THEM! All new
and late cut. Patterns neat and handsome.
You will be surprised when you see them.
Come in.
THE CLOTHIER.
We're
READY
To give the people of Bloomsburg one of the greatest Carpet
Bargains that has ever been onerea tnem. bargain, you Know,
is an overworked word. Retailers will offer goods that cost
$1.00 for 50c. At least, they say so. But this is a genuine
bargain sale, and for one of the simplest reasons in the world.
We are going to close out all our short lengths of carpets, of
all grades. All dropped prtterns. Rugs, we have discontin
ued making. In fact, everything that we cannot sell to the
large jobbing trade. Our
AIM
Is to turn these goods into money quickly, fc Of course, we
could have closed out the whole lot to a second-hand dealer,
but we prefer to give the people of Columbia county a chance
to buy carpets. There isn't very much about $2,000 worth
the accumulation of twelve months. You fix the price, for
they will be sold to the highest bidder. We don't test your
credulity by telling you we are going to give you an all wool
Ingrain for 25c, but we do say that you can buy carpets at the
same price as a jobber buys 1,000 rolls.
FIRE
Them out ! That's the order. So on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 17th, 18th and 10th, every afternoon and
evening, we are going to sell these carpet bargains money
savers to you. If they are all sold the first day, that's the
end of it. Almost forgot to tell you where, in our desire to
impress on you the desirability of attending the sale. At the
Tabernacle, Fourth and Market streets, June 17, 18, 19, we'll
offer Body Brussels, Tapestries, Velvets, Art Squares, Rugs,
Samples find some Furniture we took for debt.
THE CARPET WORKS.
Here's
Our
1
We think,
we believe, we
know, that wc
have the
Best
Ten
Dollar
Suit