mf til v y j y r VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBURG, .PA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1901 NO. 39 A GOOD ENTERTAINMENT. The Winona Boyt Please a Lirgi Audience. The Winona Fire Company's 20th Century Minstrels was presented at the Opera House Monday evening, before a large and well pleased audi ence. It was one of the most enjoy able amateur performances ever given here, and the audience in attendance showed its appieciation by liberal ap plause. The first part was particu larly strong. The orchestra, which consisted of seven pieces, and under the leadership of l'rof. Charles D. Breon, of the Normal School, occu pied an elevated position on the rear of the stage. In front of the orches tra platform was the old time circle. The stage was very tastefully trimmed with flags and bunting. The scene was a very pretty one. The songs were all of this season's production,, and well rendered. One or two of the vocalists could not be heard very distinctly, but this was probably due to the singer's unfamil lanty with the acoustic properties of the building. The jokes were all good and given in a. way that created a great deal of laughter. The olio, or after part, consisted of "Coonsmoothtalk," or a monologue, by Paul Harman, concluding with a witty dialogue between him and Silas Riddle; illustrated songs by D. J. Tasker; a dancing and singing spec ialty, "An Innocent Young Maid," by William Coffman, Arthur Roan and John Richartj buck dancing, by Joe Cooney; "The Choir Boys' Vision"; "The ralms." with colored lieht ef- feet, by Willie and Harold Gross and D. J. Tasker; imitations, by John T. Williams and John Girton; a neat turn, "Reuben and Rachael," by Harold and Willie Gross; two selec tions by the Imperial Quartette, Boyd Maize, DeForest Hummer, Domer Geisinger and D. J. Tasker, and concluding with a side-splitting travesty, in pne act, "Society Acting," the cast of characters of which fol lows : Jennie Chatterbox, a stage-struck cham bermaid Louis Buckalew Jerry Clippf.in, a stage-struck barber.... Will Eastman Tommy Dodds, wants lo be nn actor. ... Horace Blue Bob Currycomb, stage-struck hostler.... I'aul liar man George Somerset, visitor from the coun try, comes to have a pleasant time. Will Coffman Billy Waxem, a stage-struck boy John Reichart Metamora, "Last of the Mohican"... Ed Lewis Damon John Girton Society actors, servants, etc., by the Co. The arrangement of the program, and the manner in which each num ber was presented, was excellent, and those who attended felt amply repaid. The production was a decided suc cess and will net the Company nearly one hundred dollars. Harry Achenbach operated the stereopticon for the illustrated songs and colored lights. He also threw upon the screen the picture of the President making his last address, taken by G. Edward Elwell, at Buffa lo. Paul Harman and D. J. Tasker were the stage managers. - Union Memorial 8er vices. The large auditorium of the M. E. church was filled ' to overflowing on Thursday afternoon at half past two o'clock, to pay tribute to the memory of the dead President. It is estimat ed that over two thousand people were present. Rev. Frysinger presided, and read the scripture lesson. The hymns were announced by Rev. J. D. Thomas The order of exercises was as follows: Hymn, "O God, our help in ages past." Prayer by Rev. M. E. McLinn. Scripture Lesson, 90th Psalm. Hymn, "Lead Kindly Light." Address by Rev. Dr. C. H. Hem ingway. Hymn, "Nearer my God, to Thee." Address by Rev. J. D. Smith. Solo, "Some Day .We'll Under stand." Sung by Mrs. Mabel Peacock Barton. Addiess by Rev. J. W.' Bentz. Hyrnn, "My Country, 'tis of thee." Benediction, Rev. W. R. Whitney. The church was appropriately drap ed. Mrs. Holmes officiated at the organ, and at the opening of the ser vice played Chopin's Funeral March. At the close she rendered "Emeror William's Funeral March." The solo by Mrs. Barton was the same that was sung at the services in the rotunda of the Capitol while the body of the President was lying in state, on Tuesday, September 17th. The services were solemn and impress ive throughout. ID ftTh nsri I. si 1 Small sums saved and deposited in bank, from time to time, will crow, nnd grow until they become large sums of money. The sturdy oak hai its beginning with the implanted acorn. The Tree of Eortune takes root with the care of savings. Cultivate the habit of saving. WE CARE I OR SMALL AS WELL AS LARGE DEPOSITS. THE- um A. Z. SCHOCH, President. THE VETEKAN'a BEUNION. The Annual Reunion of the Col umbia County Veteran Association was held in Bloomsburg Saturday. Our main thoroughfare had on a holi day attire, the merchants and residents in general complying with the wish that the buildings be decorated and all vying in a desire to extend to the old soldiers all the recognition they so richly deserve. It seemed as though the spirit ot fraternity had caught the people, as all the exercises of the day were largely attended. The program opened with the address of welcome by W.C. Johnston Esq , he being substituted tor Mayor Ikeler, who was out of town Dr. M. B. Hughes, of Shickshinny, responded. In the afternoon the Veterans made a short parade, headed by the Bloomsburg Band, after which they assembled at the Opera House, where they listened to eloquent addresses by Rev. G. H. Hemingway and Col. Thomas G. Sample, of Pittsburg. Short but interesting talks were made by Rev. J. D. Smith and Rev. W. R. Whitney. Many reminiscences which the onrush of time has failed to oblit erate were related, and smiles over, spread the countenances of the old soldiers as their minds went back to the humorous incidents of those exciting times. The male quartette was present aed rendered some very pretty and appropriate selections. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : President, H. H. Hetlcr; Secretary, W. R. Price; Treas urer, J. H. Hughes, all of Lime Ridge; Vice President, George Lee, of Jerseytown, after which a committee was appointed to draw up the follow ing resolutions, which were adopted unanimously. Wiikkiah, In the provldonce of God, onr Great. Commander, the Kulor 01 tho World, tups huve bnwn ttoundnd tor our lute comrudH, Fn-altleiit William McKluloy. Therefore, be It Kesolved, That we bow to his Divine call, knowing lliat he doeth all tilings well; fueling that our comrade has responded to tue roll call up yonder: "Here am I." Kesolved, That we recommend the passing of suitable legislation by Congress for the better protection of our rulers, and tue driving from our land of all anarchists. Kesolved, That we sincerely tender cur con dolence to tho bereaved widow, and pray that God will comfort and sustain her in uer great sorrow. Kesolved, That these resolutions be spread upou our minutes. J. P. Haymin, M. P. LUTZ, I. II. Skksiioltz, J. C. Evks, Committee. IN MEMORIAM- At two o'clock on Thursday, Sep tember 19th, all the church bells in Bloomsburg tolled out a requiem to the memory of President McKinley. At half past two a beautifully solemn funeral service was held at St. Paul's P. E. church, conducted by the rector Rev. D. N. KirkDy. It opened with the Dead March from "Saul," by the organist, Mr. DeForest Hummer. Then the choir entered from the Parish House, preceded by the rector who read the opening sentences of the burial service, as they marched slow ly up the centre aisle. At the entrance to the chancel hung a draped flag at half mast, and the purple hangings of the penitential season were on the altar, pulpit and lectern. The follow ing order of services was observed: Hymn, "O God our help in ages past." Chant, "Lord let me know mine end." Lesson, 1 Cor. XV. Hymn, "Lead, Kindly Light." Sermon. . Hymn, "Nearer My God, to Thee." Creed. Prayers. Benediction. As the choir filed slowly out, Mr. Elwell played Beethoven's Funeral March. The sermon was a masterly effort, and is printed in full in this issue. There was a large congregation present and the deep feeling was shown by the !l 3 n n n iycj T i 1 iri -1 imiJDimi JliSEiiiK WM. H. IIIDLAY, Cashier. brushing away of moisture from many eyes. 1 nis service was arranged when it was supposed that each church would have its own service, and before the union service at the M. E. church had been decided upon. MEMORIAL SERMON. Delivered by Rev. D. N. Kirkby, in St. Paul's P. E. Church, on Thursday, Sepf. 19lh. Romans vtii : 19 "The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God." Over and above all the fluctuations and vicissitudes of life there is a fixed and eternal law of God. It is the law of progress. The obedience of man to this pro found rule of the Almighty may be of a very hesitating character, but all the evidence -shows that the onward march of mankind from earth to heaven is marked and sure. Yet al ways is the advance beset with diffi culty, as though men rebelled against it, and of set purpose made their ad vance hard. The process of change from a condition that is poor to one incomparably better, even that is brought about only by strong effort against resistance. The growth of civil and religious liberties, as well as of the facilities of life, constantly il lustrate, this.' Lord Wolseley, an English com mander of great experience, wrote of the negro races in Africa: "In what ever people a great law giver has ap peared, there a powerful army and military spirit has been called into existence, and the nation has pros- jcicu uuiu us national existence nas been destroyed by a still stronger people." This, brethren, is a brief history of not only savage man from the begin ning. The sad fact is that creation is, by reason of sin, voluntarily fulfill ing an unworthy instead of a worthy end. Where there might be peace there is warfare. Where unity should be found there is discord. And the no blest ideals are shadowed by visions and desires which are less exalted. It is altogether a commentary on the assertion of St. Paul : "The whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now." And, mark it, the power of God manifests itself in so controlling the affairs of life that the grand total of human effort, instead of leading only from one discomfiture to another without adequate resuh, is steadily marked by a line of progress. My brethren, this is to me a fine argument tor be lief in the Providence of God. For, here in life, is the spectacle of man constantly striving, constantly fretting, without hesitation, blazing forth his rule of life the weakest to the wall let the strong .survive. Yet in spite of all this turmoil and unrest, and ever threatening trouble, there is a never ceasing current towards better things and God.- Ah I And have we not had a pain fully vivid illustration of this just now? Behold the standardbearer of the people whom he loved to call and feel his friends, representative of law, of order, and of religion even, my brethren, though there be no estab lished religion in these United States. Behold him there, amid the plaudits of those whom he represented. Then turn and face another man, repre sentative ot far different thoughts than those of law, of order, and a reverence for religion. See this other in his deadly animosity against these things which have stood ever and al ways for the welfare of humanity, sec him face the President of this j country in bitter and revengeful as sault, and attack him. There is the illustration once more of the groan ing and travailing of creation, of the bitter and unceasing; conflict. And what the result ? Well I The repre sentative of law and order and relig ion, for the time being, is slain. But in his martyr's death he has kindled such a flame as by God's grace shall never be put out. - The tragic event is surely an illustration of the asser tion of the apostle. Ever is there struggle till God's peace snail be re vealed. But the sequel, that, too, is a jus tification of the rest that he has to say. The very triumphs of the un godly are made to bend themselves to the eternal law of progress which the Almighty has planned for His crea tures, lias anarchy won its victory because it has slain its victim ? Nay, rather it has overreached itself and crystallized the feelings and the re solves of the nation to trample out as a pestilence anything which besets the life of law, of order and of leligion. Yes, my brethren, and here it is where the text finds its place. These mad demagogues rise up wildly, crying : "Turn to us we are the saviours of society. Turn to us why will ye be slaves and die ?" Well, they cry their cry and strike their blow, and what is the response of the world to which they appeal ? In its sufferings and its agony "the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the children of God." It knows not the voice of these , charmers, charm they never so wisely. Its own instinct builds upon its own hope. Nothing and no one apart from God can help us. And so one more, and this a mighty step, is made in the progress of the na'ion in spite ot op position, and men turn more and more to religion to the sons of God rather than to men of sin. Ah ! You have not read aright the story of these sad days if you 'have failed to see the large place these feelings have occupied, which diaw men to religion and to God. Witness the instantaneous echo and the profound influence which the re Iigion of the wounded President, evi denced by his prayers, has found in the hearts of men. The prayer, first to his immediate attendants, in which well nigh the words, and altogether the spirit, were by him recalled of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ : "Father, forgive them, for they know Continued on page 8 3d Col. BELT SALE. In order to reduce stock of BELT PINS AND BELT BUCKLES WE HAVE CUT THE PRICE In sialf. The earlier you come the better the se lection. J. LEE J1ARTIN. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. 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Many stout men, slim men, and men who require different clothes from the average man give up "ready-made"' clothing in de spair. We bring them hope. AVe promise to lit every one directly from our clothing tables with perhaps a little alteration in some par ticularly severe cases. We'll surprise you with the clothes; possibly more with thcprices for, being abnormal in shape, you've had to pay a penalty to your tailor, so to speak. We do away with that and charge you no more than we do the ordinary man. "Never mind how peculiar your shape may be, bring it in here and we may surprise you. as well as by saving you quite a sum of money. Come, see at any rate. 0 'Ben Gfddfn The Clothier. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. The Leader Department Store. CARPETS. THE NEWEST AND BEST. Our selection this season enables us to easily maintain our reputation for carrying the largest and most select line of Car pets in the County. From our 25c. Carpet, up to those at $1.50, every grade is the best that can be bought for the money. FURNITURE. The finest pick from the New York and Grand Rapids Exhibitions. Don't buy without consulting us. DRY GOODS. Our new goods are unpacked and all who have seen them say they are the finest in Bloomsburg. This is not exaggeration. Remember, we do not buy in case lota in order to make our profits a half cent a yard more. Every piece of our dress goods was personally selected, and with the view of giving the prettiest patterns and the best quality for the least money. Here are a few of our good things BLACK HENRIETTAS. $1.00 to $1.50. BLACK PRUNELLA, $1.90. BLACK MELROSE, $1.25 to $1.75. BLACK SERGES, 50c , 75c, $1.00. CHEVIOTS, 50, 75, 00c We have all the popular weaves, in all the season's favor ite colors. FRENCH FLANNELS, a new line, 50c. per yard. The Leader Store Co., Ltd., Fourth and Market Sts., BLOOMSBURG, - - - PENN'A.
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