wmmwm VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1901 NO. 35 Catawissa in Line. The Council of That Borough Meets and Adopts Without a Dissenting Vote the Ordi nance of the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway. T Rail and Macadam Will Be Used, Same as in Bloomsburg. The opinion which has existed for some time in the minds of a great many people, that Catawissans were opposed to the trolley road, was dis missed Friday night last, when the Borough Council met and passed unanimously the ordinance. granting the right of way through certain streets of that town to the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Com pany. Of course there was other business transacted and council had a well filled callendar for consideration, but the all important question and that which attracted the people in such large numbers was the Electric Rail way ordinance. Representatives of both companies, the Columbia and Montour and the Bioomsburg and Catawissa, were in attendance to guard each one's in terests. The Bloomsburg and Catawissa Company it will be remembered was recently chartered under the Emery Focht franchise bill which was passed by the Legislature, and it is said that the officials of the company fully ex pected to get the decision of the Catawissa Council. But the ordi nance of the Columbia and Mon tour Company was adopted unani mously, with conditions the same as in Bloomsburg T rail and maca dam. A resident of that town in con versation with the writer yesterday, said that the action of council was no sui prise to the people, notwithstand ing the fact that the Bloomsburg and Catawissa entertained ideas of victory. He said the populace wanted the road and just as quick as they could get it, and they believed that the Columbia and Montour Company was in a position to build before the other company. lie concluded by saying the only surprise was the harmony that permeated the air, because it was known that the Bloomsburg and Cat awissa Company had some friends in the body, but the sentiment of the people was too strong and there was consequently nothing to do but to join in the will of the majority. TO TEST THE SUNDAY LAW. An Effort Made to Stop the Trolley Cars on Sunday. The Act of 1794 provides that if any person shall do or perform any worldly employment or business what soever on the Lord's Day, commonly called Sunday (works of necessity and charity only excepted), and be con victed thereof, he shall forfeit and pay tour dollars for each offense, or if no goods can be found, then he shall suffer six days imprisonment in the house ot correction of the county. It seems that some of the people of Espy are not satisfied to have the trolley cars run on Sunday. There is too much life and activity for that staid old village since the cars have been running, and some of the fossils are opposed to it. Therefore an ac tion has been started under the act of 1794. Information was made by Robert S. Howell, Esq., of Espy, set ting forth that II. W. Angle did on Sunday, August iath, engage in world ly pursuit as a conductor on the trol ley car, and that by so doing he for feited the sum of four dollars, and therefore the said R. S. Howell pray eth that the said II. W. Angle be summoned to answer the premises be fore a justice of the peace, &c. This paper was presented to Will iam Bogert, Esq., who declined to act on it, and on August 27th Mr. Howell presented a petition for a mandamus to Judge Little, setting forth the above tacts, and praying that a man damus issue to said illiani Bogert commanding him to issue said sum mons forthwith. Judge Little made an order award ing the mandamus, ana made it re turnable September znd. Mr. Bogert will probably file an answer, and the case will go on tne argument list. . 4 September court will commence on Monday, Directors ihni Our Directors are active in the management, anl keep themselvci fully informed on the affairs of the Bank. Their standing and I usiness restitution give assurance that the interests of depositors are carefully attended. THE- Bloomsburg National Bank v A. Z. SCIIOCII, President. ruGUTivE raoti justice. P. K. Patterson, of Greenwood, who has figured as a prominent stock dealer has gotten into difficulty. For some time back he has been in straightened circumstances financially and last week,Tuesday,writs of execu tion were placed in the sheriff's hands and his property levied upon. At the time he was away from home, return ed Tuesday night and spent Wednes day at home. Thursday he went to Bloomsburg and returned in the even ing and in talking with his creditors he seemed very penitent and proposed to fix up affairs. Friday morning he departed for parts unknown. It now transpires that he is a forger to a con siderable amount, and has obtained money from several banks on forged notes. He is now a fugitive from justice. His liabilities are estimated anywhere from $2000 to $3000 and assets practically nothing. There is a very deep sympathy for his family and his father who has endorsed for him. The Buckhorn Band furnished mu sic for the Lutheran Church festival at Espy Saturday evening. The or ganizaiion is composed of skilled per formers, and their playing called forth much favorable comment. The at tendance was larger than on any sim ilar occasion in many years. t This result, which is gratifying to the con gregation in general, but particularly to those who had the festival in charge, is attributed, in a large meas ure, to the electric railway. The church officials were highly pleased with the interest manifested by Super- intendent Fisher, and the kindness extended by him was thoroughly ap preciated. The wedding of Miss Sue Potter, daughter of the late Robert M. Pot ter, of Sereno, and Mr. C. M. Eves, cashier of the First National Bank of Millville, brought together.on Wednes day morning, the immediate family connections of the bride, and a con tingent of the bridegroom's relatives from in and aiound Millville. The wed ding took place at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Benjamin Drake, on East Fifth street, this town. After a w;dding tour they will reside in Millville. Scanlon & Company expect to be able to shelter the cars by the latter part of this week, or the early part of next. Word was received Tuesday that the frogs and switches had been shipped, and as soon as they arrive the track, from the main line into the car house, will be laid. The distance is short and the work can be done in a day. The sting of a hornet nearly proved fatal with Mrs. Joseph Lee, of Jersey- town, Tuesday afternoon, blie was gathering elderberries when the insect attacked her. The sting caused great pain and she was rendered uncon scious. Dr. Shuman was summoned and arrived just in time to save her life. - Isaiah Kline died at his home in Salem Twp., Luzerne county, on Thursday of last week. He had been in failing health for a year or two, al though the illness to which is attribu ted his death did not extend over two months. A wife and six children sur vive, besides two brothers,and a sis ter. He was about 58 years of age. The Friends' school at Millville will open next Monday with a new pnrns of teachers. The school is deserving of a liberal patronage. - ... . Landlord Snyder is la vine a brick navement in the street the full length of the Exchange Hotel property. Direct VVM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. MAKRIED AT HOME. "The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Billmeyer, near Vvashingtonville,"' says Saturday's Danville News, "was the scene of a quiet, but very pretty wed ding Thursday morning when their daughter, Miss Mary, became the wife of Dr. Henry Worst Sweigert, of Lewistown. The ceremony was per formed at 10-30 by the Rev. O. G. Morton, pastor of the First Presby terian church, of Sunbury. Only members of the Billmeyer family were present. The bride and groom were unattended. After the marriage a dinner was served, the young couple leaving shortly after noon for a trip to New York, Boston and the New England states. Miss Billmeyer has a host of friends in this city who will be agree ably surprised to learn of her hap piness. Dr. Sweigert, who has but recently returned from Vienna where he took an advanced course in medi cine, is one ot Lewistown's prominent physicians. They will take up their residence in that city. Will Open Another Store John F. Tooley & Company will, in a few days, open a grocery store at Mt. Carmel. Lawrence Tooley, a brother of the senior member of the firm, who has been in charge of the store here, will manage the new store. Lawreuce is a model young man and his departure from our midst is a mat ter of regret. Herbert Swank, a pop ular young man, whose home is in Shamokin, has assumed the responsi bilities of manager of the store here. Danville's usual tranquility was last week disturbed by a scandal. It came in the shape of an arrest. The supposed offender is V. L. Gouger chairman of the Republi can county committee. Two men, named White and Seidel, have made affidavits that Gouger offered them money to vote for him. The complainant is David Ruckle, Gouger' s defeated opponent for the chairmanship. He has been held under bail for court. Lewis Dewart, Esq., a prominent member of the Northumberland County Bar, and a brother of Will L. Dewart, editor and proprietor of the Sunbury Daily and the North umberland County Democrat, died at Sunbury Monday night. He was a son of the late Hon. W. L. Dew art, who atone time, represented that district in Congress. The members of the M. E Church, of' Buckhorn, will hold a festival Saturday evening, August 31st. Ice cream, cake, candy, pea nuts, &c.,will be served, in con nection with a chicken and waffle supper. Music will be furnished by the Buckhorn Band. Mrs. Hugh Boyle, aged thirty three years, died at her home in Hazleton Thursday afternoon. The remains were taken to Danville, the residence place of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCafferty, Saturday, and interred in the Cath olic cemetery. . . . There is a lot of complaint beiug made in different parts of town about the quality of milk that is being sold. Some milk, it is said has been sent away for analysis and the report was not so very gratify ing to those who must use it. . . . Davy Dunkle, the base ball pitcher, had his arm broken Satur day by being struck accidentally by a ball thrown by the Rochester pitcher. Davy is a member of the Providence team. He will be on the crippled list for some time. The jewelry store of Louis Bern hard, Jr., located at 215 Lacka wanna avenue, Scranton, was en tered by a thief early Wednesday morning of last week, and robbed of about $1000 worth ot jewelry. A detective was immediately put to work, and the following day three suspects were arrested. One con fessed complicity and four gold watches were recovered. The con fessed thief's name is George Alex ander and had been employed as a birber in the basement, directly underneath the jewelry store. A very pleasant surprise was ten dered Miss Pearl Hess, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Hidlay, on East Fifth street, Monday even ing. Among the guests was Ralph Aul, who had only that afternoon arrived home from an extended visit to California and Washington. Refreshments were served and games indulged in. Espy was well represented in the gathering. The convention of Knights of the Golden Eagle of the Susquehanna district will be held at Danville on Labor Day, Monday September 2. Arrangements are being made by the Danville Castle to give visitors a royal reception. Theta Castle of 1 Bloomsburg will send a large dele gation to participate in the demon stratioii. The colored camptneeting, at Shawnee Park, was largely attended last Sunday. If the weather is pleasant next Sunday's crowd will, no doubt, be larger still. The Col umbia & Montour Electric Railway is prepared to carry all who may wish to go. The ride up on the trolley is a delightful one. Bloomsburg went down before Danville again Tuesday afternoon, and just barely escaped a shut out. With the exception of one or two, the work of our team was very somnambulistic. Come, brace up, get in the game. Score : Danville 10, Bloom 1. BELT bugkl: SALE. In order to reduce stock of BELT PINS AND BELT BUCKLES WE HAVE CUT THE PRICE In xxaaf. The , earlier you come the better the se lection. J. LEE flARTIN. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. Maslin Presenilis Kettles. 6 quarts, 8 quarts, 10 quarts, 12 quarts, 14 quarts, 16 quarts, 20 quarts, 35C - 40c 4SC - 50c 55C - 60c 7SC ICE CREAH WITHOUT LABOR, lis ma mm mm T. GK "WELLS, General Hardware, BEN GIDDING. CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SUITS, In all styles and prices. Before school com mences come in and see our children's line. The Clothier. The Leader Department Store. is PtrQen Off Of the price of every piece of FURNITURE IN OUR STOCK. 4? R OT?TQ) PTCFTVTH OF THE PRICE OF EVERY PIECE OF CARPET IN OUR STOCK UNTIL SEPTEMBER ist. 15 per cent, will be deducted from prices of all Furniture, Carpets and Mattings in stock. That's Honey Saved to You. 0 The Leader Store Co., Ltd., Fourth and Market Sts., BLOOMSBURG, - - - PENN'A
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