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VOL. 3G.
BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1901.
NO. 31
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THE CAES ARE RUNNING.
Th Electric Railway Now In Operation Be
tween Bloomtburg and Lime Ridge.
The scene on our streets at quarter
past ten Monday night, reminded one
of a Fair clay. Although the fact had
not been announced, somehow or
other it leaked out that a car would
be run over the new trolley road, and
people by the hundreds flocked out to
see it, in fact the entire populace, or
nearly so, lined the street, and the
thoroughfare, near the power house,
designated on the plan ot the town as
East Seventh street, was completely
conjested with humanity. Homes in
the most remote portion of the town
were deserted, and families stood in
groups with their visions focused on a
sight which a great many had never
seen before a trolley car. When
the word was given that all those who
wished to ride could get on, there was
a wild rush for the vehicle until there
wasn't room for breathing, and you
couldn't turn your head for fear you
would back it into somebody's face,
as a fellow said, who was one ot the
first to get on, "You couldn't carve
your way out with an axe."
When the rush began Mr. Scanlan
thought he would count the people
who got on board. When he reached
168 ne gave up. Quite a number
crowded on after Mr. Scanlan ceased
counting, and it is estimated that
fully 180 people were on board.
The car was in charge of W. G.
Barlow, superintendent of the Lewis
town and Reedsville Electric Rail
way. The accummulation of dirt on
the tracks made it necessary to run
slow. Everything worked satisfactor
ily to the contractors, and they were
highly pleased with the great inter
est manifested.
The electric cars will certainly in
crease the comtorts and conveniences
of our people, and it is needless to
say they will be appreciated.
The cars are running as far as Lime
Ridge. The track is not connected
through to Berwick, and the cars will
not run through until the supple
mental power house is built at Willow
Grove.
C. B. Ent is filling the position of
conductor on one of the cars that will
run for the present.
On Tuesday there was a rumor
afloat that an injunction had been
granted against the Trolley Company,
on the petition of a land owner this
side of Berwick, and that a prelimi
nary injunction had been granted for
five days, and work had been stopped.
There was no foundation for such a
report. No injunction has been asked
for, and-the company have no knowl
edge of any such intention on the
part ot anybody.
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Found Father After iJeath-
Tuesday of last week David Wat
kase died suddenly, at J. M. De
witt's residence, of heart disease.
The remains were held for several
days, in the hope that relatives would
come and claim them. No kin to
the dead man could be found, and on
Saturday the funeral took place. On
Monday O. B. Mcllick received a let
ter from W. A. Watkase, of Williams
town, Dauphin county, stating that he
had read of the death, and believed
that the man was his father, whom he
had not seen or heard tell of for up
wards of twenty years. He asserted
that he had five brothers and sisters,
none of whom knew whether their
lather was living or not. Investiga
tion was made and the authorities are
of the belief that he is a son of the
dead man. The deceased had often
spoken of having children, but at
tempts to locate them had been fu
tile. . .
Visited the Idlers.
A special train on the Bioomsburg
& Sullivan Railroad conveyed a happy
party of seventy-five ladies and gentle
men to the camp of the Idlers, above
Orangeville Thursday evening. The
campers put forth their best efforts to
make the visit a most pleasant one,
and they evidently succeeded as all
who went up report that they enjoyed
themselves immensely.
It was expected that the camp
would be broken up on Saturday, but
owing to a rain storm on Friday,
which rendered the tents unfit to pack
and a general disposition of the mem
bers to remain a few days longer it
was decided to stay another week.
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8aP.:ly Ovr.
The vessel in which Rev. D. N.
Kirkby sailed for England is reported
to have arrived on the other side on
Tuesday, the 30th, after a ten day's
voyage.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
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AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JULY 15, 1901.
(Commenced Business August 1st, 1899.)
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JIMDDinSDUI
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
Loans ami Investments 3'3.705 81 Capital Mock $ 60.000 00
Furniture and Fixtures 8,00000 Surplus and Profits (net) 20.27022
- "-..I. 54.50543 v-irgiiiauon bo.OOO oo
Ucposits 227,01a 04
$376,291 26
$376,291 26
A. Z. SCIIOCH,
President.
WM. II. H1DLAY,
Cashier.
A FATAL A00IDENT.
E lijah C. Cleaver It Thrown From a Horse
and Run Over by a Wagon Death Re
lievos Hit Suffering.
Elijah C. Cleaver died at his home
in Cleveland township Monday even
ing from injuries received in the morn
ing of the same day. lie had left
his home in the morning with a load
of hay, with Ashland as his objective
point. After covering about two
miles of the journey he attempted to
mount one of the horses, when the
animal shied, throwing him off direct
ly in front of the wagon, and the for
ward wheels of the vehicle, with its
great weight, passed over him.
Though suffering excruciating pain,
the unfortunate man managed to get
to one side of the road and in this
moribund condition he remained un
til discovered by a man who chanced
to pass by, about three hours there
after. A conveyance was secured from a
nearby farmer and he was taken to
his home. Doctors Wintersteen, of
Numidia, and Vastine, of Catawissa,
were sent for, and responded prompt
ly, but could do little to relieve the
suffering of their patient, and he died
shortly afterward.
Mr. Cleaver was quite well known
throughout Columbia county. He
fought beneath his country's flag dur
ing the civil war, having been a mem
ber of Company I, 13th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was a
member of H. H. Hoagland Post, 170
G. A. R., of Catawissa.
Born in this county March 18,1833,
he was in the sixty-ninth year of his
age. He is survived by a wife and
eight children six sons and two
daughter namely: Rev. Nelson E.,
of Danville j Prof. Wesley M., of
Milton; Editor Charles L , of Mt. Car
mel; Joseph C, of Tamaquaj Brittain
W., of Roaringcreek ; Clarence G.j
of Numidia, and Rosie A. and Hanna
L. at home.
The funeral will occur from the
family home this afternoon. Inter
ment will take place in the M. E.
Church cemetery at Roaringcreek.
The Wall No Barrier.
James Alexander of Centralia, who
last Saturday was placed in custody of
Sheriff Knorr at the jail, on a charge
of assault and battery with intent to
kill, evidently didn't take very kindly
to the surroundings as the very first
opportunity which presented itself he
made himself scarce. He occupied a
cell alongside ot a prisoner by the
name of Harry Farver. Tuesday after
noon is was decided to give them the
freedom of the yard. They also at the
same time had full access to their in
terior apartment. Shortly thereafter
some friends called to see Farver, and
while he was engaged in conversation
with them, Alexander went into his
cell, secured the blankets from his own
and Farvers bed, and quickly con
nected them. Satisfied that the rope
was sufficiently strong to hold his
weight, one end was fastened to the
transom of Farver's cell, the other end
h anging down into the yard near the
wall. He then returned to the jail
yard, removed his shoes and stockings
and before Farver noticed him had
already reached the top of the wall.
The alarm was given, but the
prisoner made good his escape. lie
was tracked however, over the River
hill at JHast Bloomsburgr, but there
took to the woods and all trace of liim
was lost. He is still at large.
.
August Freund.tlie old veterinary
surgeon, died at his home last
Thursday, aged about 80 years.
He was born in Germany, and had
been in this countiy about 30 years,
most of which he spent in Blooms
burg. He was buried on Sunday
afternoon.
Believed His Family Would Be Better Off
Without Him.
"The Second ward, this city, Satur
day last came very nearly having a
case of suicide. Joseph Eck, an in
dustrious and hard working man, over
come by ill health, lost heart under
his burden and decided to end his
troubles by taking a dose of laudanum.
It was shortly after 3 o'clock when
Dr. P. C. Newbaker in response to a
call arrived at the Eck home, Rail
road and East Market streets, and
found the head of the family in a deep
stupor, the general symptoms being
those of opium poisoning. A power
ful emetic was administered, which
had the desired effect. Afterward the
patient was walked about briskly for
half an hour or more, so that In time
he came around all right.
Mr. Eck said that he always tried
to get along, and did whatever he
could find to do when able to work.
Two years ago he injured his back,
after which rheumatism ind lumbago
set in. He has become very much
discouraged, and has given up hopes
of ever being able to work again. The
burden of making a living falls upon
the rest of the family and it has be
come very painful for him, he said, to
see his wife working so hard, while he
is unable to render any help and only
increases the burden to be borne.
He at first stated that he took the
laudanum thinking it would relieve
his pain. He afterward admitted, how
ever, that he took the drug with suicid
al intent, believing that his family
would be better off without him."
The above is taken from Monday's
Danville News. Eck for many years
resided in Bioomsburg, occupying and
owning a property in Ralston's addition.
Mrs. Nathan FleckeDStine.
At the home in Orangeville yester
day morning occurred the death of
Mrs. Nathan Fieckenstine, after a
long illness from consumption. She
was a daughter of the late Joseph
Pohe, and was born and raised in
this couuty. The deceased was in
her eighty-sixth year, and enjoyed the
esteem and respect of all who knew
her. The surviving children, eight in
number, are Mrs. Geo. Bartsch and
Jacob Fjeckenstine, of Philadelphia ;
William S. Fieckenstine. of Scranton ;
Mrs. Samuel Hidlay and Mrs. W. H.
Snyder, of Bioomsburg, ex-county
Treasurer Geo. S. Fieckenstine, and
Joseph Fieckenstine, of Orangeville.
The latter has been residing with his
mother. Her husband, Nathan Fieck
enstine survives her. William H.
Hidlay, cashier of the Bioomsburg
National Bank, and J. W. Hidlay,
agent of Adams Express Co., are
grandsons.
Rev. A. Houtz will conduct funeral
services to-morrow afternoon at three
o'clock.
Lighted the Scene From a Tree.
"Ralph G. Phillips, of Bioomsburg,
says the Eagles Mere Daily News who
is conducting the Eagles Mere photo
graphic studio, took a flashlight picture
of the Raymond young people as they
were gathered for their matsmallo-v
roast last Friday evening. After get
ting the camera ready Mr. Phillips
scaled a convenient tiee and at height
of 20 feet touched off the flashlight
powder, one of the party below having
previously removed the cap from the
camera, replacing it as soon as the ex
posure was made. The photograph
was a very flattering success."
Frank II. Sloan.son of C. P. Sloan
of Market Street has been nomi
nated by the Republicans, as their
candidate for city engineer of Balti
more. Mr. Sloan was twice elected
to this office before.
AT THE O0UBT HOUSE-
The Following Deeds Have Been Recorded
During the Month.
Catharine H. Tustin to Bloom Car
Mfg. Co. in Bioomsburg.
T. Harvey Doan et al to Frank H.
Shirk in Berwick.
F. R. Jackson to Chas. A. Shaffer
in Berwick.
Wilson Yeager Ex. to C. A. Small,
Locust township.
H. P. Yetter to B. R. Yetter, Main
township.
Lydia Baker to Francis F. Houck,
Beaver township.
Margaret C. Brittain et. al. to F.
H. Eaton et. al., Briarcreek township.
Francis H. Barnes to American Car
and Foundry Co., Berwick.
C. P. Sloan and wife to E. B. Tustin
Bioomsburg.
Henry E. Drake to Elwood Knouse
Benton township.
Isaiah Bower to Samuel Stetler,
Berwick.
G. W. Clark to Harry James Clark,
Cataivissa.
A. L. McClow and wife .to Jennie
Dieffenbach, Bioomsburg.
M. M. Irwin to Dorothy Schwep
penheiser, Mifflin township.
John S. Wattersand wife to Dorothy
Schweppenheiser, Mifflin township.
Elijah Hess and wife to D. B. Hart
man, Elk Grove.
John Longenburgcr to Miles Long
enburger, Beaver township.
Wm. Mowrer and wife to Jeremiah
S. Brobst, Catawissa township.
Samuel Deicher to'John H. Krep
penneck, Madison township.
Charles Adams aud wife to George
V. Yeager, Locust township.
Mary E. Erwine to Hiram A. Kline
Berwick.
H. J. Zimmerman to Amos Reifel-
difler, Madison and Hemlock townships.
Michael Boyles and wife to Duval
Dickson, Berwick.
Duval Dickson and wife to W. T.
Lowry, Berwick.
Duval Dickson and wife to Bovd H.
Dodson, Berwick.
W. H. Woodin et. al. to Boyd H.
Dodson, Berwick.
II. W. Beavur and wife to D. W.
Billig, Numedia.
Mary A. Snyder et. al. to Geo.
Ruckle, Center township.
P. K. Shultz et. al. Ex. to Archer
M. Hess, Sugarloaf township.
SHERIFF SALES.
Sheriff Daniel Knorr on Saturday
sold the following properties of Thomas
Gorrey, with the exception of a lot in
Hemlock township, which was bought
by C C. Peacock tor $391.50. The
other properties were knocked down
to the plaintiff in writ, State Cap
ital Savings and Loan Association,
Nos. 48 and 49 for $150.00,
Nos. 50 and 51 tor $260,00, Nos. 53
and 54 for $350,00, and Nos. 55 and
56 for $r,o25,oo. They are all in
Bioomsburg.
On Saturday next August 3rd at
two o'clock in the afternoon the Sheriff
will sell the property of Isaac W.
Yeakel, situate in Conyngham township.
Mr. and Mrg. Wilbur Hower lost
a two weeks old son by death Monday.
J. G, WELLS,
Successor to S. F. Peacock
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