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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Fourth and Market Sts.,
BLOOMSBURG, - - - PENN'A