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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.
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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
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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. Peacock
& Co., Market Square.
A HUNT.
Every sportsman enjoys a good day's hunt
ing after game. Sometimes there is plenty
of pmt een, hut a poor gun looses the cov
eted priie. Now you want a good gun.
You don't like to pny out a big lot of money
for it, do you ? We know you don't. We
oiler a large assortment of good, reliable
guns at less than prevailing prices. We in
vite you to see this UispUy of reliable guns.
We mention two specials :
No. 1. A single barrel gun, clean bored
barrel, nicely finished with self-ejecting
cartride attachment, at $4.88.
No. 2 Pontile barrel gun, clean bored,
highly finished, warranted to bring down
game, 9.67 each.
Also, a large line at al. , rices.
COATS, LEGGINGS, CARTRIDGES,
Blank and Loaded Shells.
J". CK "WELLS,
Gexeral Hardware,
BUCKLE
AE KIT
I ALL e FORMS.
Mr. Stout Man
AND
Hr. Slim Han
This way, Gentlemen, here's your Fall Cloth
ing. 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.