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VOL. 3G.
BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOHER 17, 1901
NO. 42
THE BEST EVER
Last Weok'i Fair Wat a Record Breaker In
Many Respects.
MORE FAVORARI.E WEATHER COULD
NOT HAVE BEEN WISHED FOR.
The lorty seventh annual fair of the
Columbia County Agricultural Society
closed on Friday. From the opening
day until the close the weather was
simplf'Vctfect, and the consensus of
opinion is that it was one of the most
successful exhibitions ever held by
the Association. Visitors flocked into
town by railroad?, by trolley, by hacks
and by personal conveyances, uncil
our streets were completely congested
with humanity. And they were amply
repaid for coming for the exposition
was well worth attending.
The show in the main building was
up to that of preceding years, in but
a few exceplions. The exhibit of fruit
was not quite so large and varied as
that which has characterized fairs in
the past but, this is due wholly to the
unfavorable weather during the sum
mer months. There wis, as usual a
fine display of fancy work, and classic
taste was shown in the arrangement
of the many articles.
An exhibit which was easily super
ior to that ot last year, at least, was
the poultry. This department was
visited by an admiring throng every
day.
There was a noticeable decrease in
the live stock, over that of former
years, but trtfs was more than made
up for in the beauty of the animals
shown.
There was the usual number of
fakirs, and they all appeared to be
happy. The side shows were of an
inferior class.
As is generally the case the races
proved the center of attraction. The
spacious grand sUnd was taxed to its
utmost, and was far inadequate to
accommodate the people who sougfit
admission.
The races were exciting, particular
ly the first heat of the 2:27 class. A
full account follows:
2:17 pace purse $400.
Oscar L.,.bn. g Ill
Niano, b. m 224
George C. Easton, br. g 3 4 3
Pure Gold, cli. s 762
Time 2:i8J; 2:19; 2:19$.
2:27 TROT l'UKSK $300.
Ray M., b. g 3 I I l
Calonian, l. g 1434
Maud S., b. m 2322
Country Girl, d. m 4243
This was a nicely contested race but after
the first hunt Kay M. had things all his own
way.
Time-2:272; 2;2SJ; 2:25?.
2:25 pace I'Ursb $300.
Royal George, I lk. g I I 1
Gregwood, b. g 225
Woodshine, ch. s 4 3 2
Thomas W. , s. g 3 5 3
Kockport, b g 5 4 4
Dictator Wilkes, br. g 76
Avoca Girl, s. in 6 7
Withdrawn.
The entertainment between the
laces was good. The trained dogs,
horse and steer, were simply great.
They passed almost human intelligence
and the performance was nothing
short of wonderful.
Thursday's attendance is given out
to have been about 25,000 and the
number who passed through the gates
on Friday was larger still.
The 2.13 class pace was a long
drawn out contest but never lagged in
inteiest because of the great uncer
tainty as to the winner. Pizarro led
the field in the first heat, and made
the best time of the whole race, she
came in second on the following heat,
but she failed to figure in the third
and fourth tests. Her owner, how
ever succeeded in capturing third
money. The 2.21 pace was an easy
thing for Luella Mc, as was also the
a.40 trot tor John Splan,
2:13 pace purse $400.
Jay B.. g. g 2 1 1 4 3 1
Dakota Dan. g. g 3 4 3 I 1 2
Pizarro, blk. m 124423
High wood Spider, b. g 4 3 2 2 4 d
Time 2:l5j; 2:7; 3:l6J; 2:l7j; 2:l8j
2:2X PACE PURSE $300.
I.uella Mc, blk. m 1 I I
Jemima, s. m , 242
Bobby 13. s. g 4 3
Alcrane, b. g 3 3 4
St. Patrick, b g : 5 5 7
Slasher Boy, m. g 766
Toney Wilkes, blk. g 6 8 8
Lucy I lever, b. m 10 7 5
Fanny Dobler, b. m 9 9 9
Upton Girh blk, m 6 10 10
Time 2:l8ji 2:2oJj 2:I9i.
2:40 TROT COUNTY HORSES PURSE $ 2O0.
John Splan, br. g I I I
Moonlight, s. m 2 2 2
Young Topsy Taylor, b. m. 3 3 3
Lady K. b. m 4 4 4
Time-240; 2:35l; 2:37$.
The 2.iq class on Friday was quite
a surprise, and considerable money
changed hands as a result of it. Tinker,
owned by R. u. Norton, bcranton,
won two straight heats, and was look
ed upon as a sure winner. But right
RKPORT OF TIIK CONDITION OF
Bloomsburg Knlioim'l Bnnik
At the Closo ot Business Sept. 30. 1 901 (In Business Twenty-Six Months).
0
RESOURCES.
Loans and Investments t3jO.S9S.5S
Furniture and Fixtures , .S.noo.ou
Ctsh and Reserve fio.Sso.S,
!4oN, 74'43
A. Z. SCIIOCH, President.
here things took a change, McChes
ney, after finishing fifth in the first
two heats, poked his nose under the
wire first in the third heat, and the
driver as he drove in front of the
stand to receive the announcement,
was loudly applauded. In the two
next heats McChesney repeated the
trick and captured first money.
The other two events, were pulled
off in good shape, but the result after
the initial heat, were never in doubt.
2: In pace, 1 S entries: purse sftoo.
McChesney b. g 551 1 1
1'inkcr b, 1; 11232
I'uie Uld s. 111 3 4 3 2 4
Kachael g in 42443
Lucy liver b. m 23560
Time Wood blk. g 6065s
S'asher Hoy in. g dr
Miss Jennie b. 11 Ir
liedford Doy n. g dr
Pine b, g dr
Wood Shine eh. s. dr
Time 2:2o; 2:19; 2:l8; 2:l6:,'; 2:18.
2:20 trot, seven entries; purse $100.
Dan s. g t 1 1
Ray M. b. g 3 4 2
Light I. unch bck. g 234
Maud S., b. m 5 2 3
Catonia l. g 4 5 5
Country Girl, dun ui di
Nina B,, b. 111 dr
1 ime 2:27; 2:24); 2:265.
2:09 class, mixe.l, seven entries: purse
$400.
Silver Prince, b. g '.. 1 1 1
Jay R, g. R 322
( tscar L., br. g 234
Niano, b. m 4 3 4
Fannie Stubbins, s. in dr
Pizzaro, blk. m dr
Toboggan, b. g dr
lime 2:15; 2171; a:I5
Dr. Werck'sel, of Shamokin, drove
his horse Paxinos, on exhibition nfile,
paced by a dog. The distance was
covered in 2.37 reducing his former
record 2J seconds. This was an un
announced feature and the majority
of the people were not aware of what
was going on.
Phis closed the race programme
and the thousands upon thousands
swarmed about the grounds until
evening's sable hand manifested itself,
when the exodus for home set in.
NOTES OF THE FAIR.
VV. F. Hartman, the uptown
plumber and stove dealer, had a nice
line of heaters, ranges, &c.
There was a fine display of fruit at
the Fair, and its very tasteful arrange
ment was the work of Mr. T. D. Rob
bins, of Lime Ridge.
J. H. Mercer's display of beautiful
lamps at the Fair was admired byev
erybody. So fine an assortment is
rarely seen in these parts.
The Scientific Food Co. served hot
Cofo at their booth on the Fair
Grounds. Many people thought they
were drinking an excellent grade of
coffee.
J. J. Robinson & Co. exhibited at
the Fair the Victoria Doll Bed, made
by them at their plant in Bloomsburg.
It is the neatest toy of the kind we
have seen.
White Milling Co. products were
well represented. During the past
year this company has increased its
business more than fifty per cent, over
last year.
In the exhibit of H. G. Supplee
Company was some of the handsome
est furniture ever shown in Blooms
burg. They also showed stoves,
ranges, &c.
S. G. Bryfogle's exhibit of flowers
and plants was a very pretty one and
was greatly admired. Mr. Bryfogle is
conducting the Riverside hot-houses,
and is the successoi to Bryfogle Bros.
L. E, Whary exhibited a large as
sortment of stoves, ranges and heat
ers. Mr. Whary also has a fine line
of China, glassware, tinware, &c, at
his store, Main street below Market.
F. M. Leader exhibited the Safety
Button Suspender, the Never-Slip
Skirt Holder, and Dent's Patent CulT
Holder. These are all recent patents
and are rapidly coming into popular
favor. ,
A. L. Hyssong's display of pottery,
manufactured at his Bloomsburg
works, was varied, and very creditable.
I.IAlill.ITIKS,
Capital Strut; $fo, 000.00
Surplus and I'rolits (Net) ll.4f.f7
C'irculalion so,2o.o
Deposits 258,015 76
1408,749.43
VM. H. IIIDLAY, Cashier.
It embraced wattr coolers, chicken
fountains, pots of all kinds, urns,
crocks, &c.
The Pennsylvania Copper Mining
Co., of Central, had some fine speci
mens of copper ore taken from their
properties in this county. The ex
hibit was in charge of Prof. A. S.
Fritz, chemis'. and metallurgist.
A very interesting exhibit was
shown by the Normal School. The
following departments were repre
sented : Manual Training, Biology,
Natural Science, College Preparatory,
Model School, Geographical, Athlet
ics. Mrs. F. Anstock's booth at the Fair
was well filled with the best makes of
organs, pianos and sewing machines.
Mrs. Anstock is a fair dealer, and her
prices reasonable. Intending pur
chasers should call at her place of
business, West Main St., near Leon
ard, and get prices.
J. Saltzer had a fine display of
pianos, organs, sewing machines
and washing machines at the fair.
His booth is always one of the
centers of attraction because he
entertains the crowds with good
music. An orchestra of three pieces
was present, and several vocalists
added to the entertainment.
Arrested, Held for Two Days and Be
leased.
Frank Jones was arrested on the
fair grounds Thursday afternoon, on
the suspicion that be belonged to the
gang of pickpockets which had oper
ated so successfully on that and the
previous day. He was held until
Saturday, when he was arraigned be
fore Squire Jacoby for a hearing. L.
P. Fox and daughter Mrs. Mary
Cather, of Hazleton, appeared in the
hope that they might be able to identi
fy the suspect. Mr. Fox was relieved
of his purse containing about $170
just as he and his daughter were
about to enter the grand stand. He
missed it almost the .minute the theft
had been committed, and his daughter
caught a glimpse of a man who she
believed to be the guilty party. The
rush for admission to the stand was
so great, however that the fellow dis
appeared before his dress and general
appearance had impressed themselves
upon her perceptive faculties, and as
a result she was unable to identify.
He was interrogated by the Squire,
but his answers were satisfactory and
he was finally given his freedom. He
was very grateful for his release and
departed in high spirits.
Evangelical Servioas-
Sunday school at 9:15.
Preaching, "Lessons on the Life of
Joseph," 10:30.
Junior K. L. C. E., 2:00.
Senior K. L. C. E., 6:00.
Preaching, 7:00.
Prayer and teacher's meeting, on
Friday evening, at 7:30.
A hearty welcome to all these ser
yices. Strangers always made wel
come. J. W. Bentz, Pastor.
On the last day of September N.
P. Moore, of Buckhorn, broke his
leg by a fall from an apple tree,
caused by the breaking of a limb of
the tree. The 'Squire is well along
in years, and it will no doubt take
some time for the bones to join. His
many friends hope that he will ulti
mately recover and be able to attend
to his duties as usual.
Married,
Hopper Evans. At the home of
the bride's brother, Mr. George Ev
ans, on Park street, Thursday, Octo
ber 10, 1901, by'Rev. J. W. Bentz,
Mr. Tilden Hopper, of Almedia, and
Miss Delia M. Evans, of Briarcreek.
DEATH OF A YOUNG NAN.
It is with feelings of sorrow that we
record the death of Dr. Paul B.
Shultz, which occurred at the resi
dence of his aunt, Mrs. J. S. Grimes,
on West First street, Tuesday niht.
About six years ago he graduated
from the dental department of the
University of Pennsylvania, and at
that time he was the picture of health.
Rubust and strong as he was, little
did any one think that he would be a
victim of that fell destroyer, constimr.
lion. But such was the case. Symp
toms of the disease appeared about
three years ago, since which time he
failed rapidly. Kvery care and pre
caution was taken with him, but to
no avail.
After graduating from the Univer
sity he began the practice of his pro
fession first at Shenandoah, where he
was also a partner in the firm of
Drinker & Shultz, job printers. Later
he opened an office in Wilkes-Barre,
and subsequently, in Bloomsburg.
lie conducted the latter until ill
health caused a retirement.
The deceased was a man of cor
rect habits and universally admired.
He is suivived by two sisters, Mrs.
Fred K. Drinker, of Philadelphia,
Miss Rae Sliultz, of Shenandoah, and
one brother, Galen Sliultz, of town
His parents are both dead. The
funeral will occur to-morrow afternoon
at two o'clock.
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Rough
occurred at the home of her daugh
ter, Mrs. . L. Harter, in Nanticoke,
Wednesday morning at 1 245. The
deceased was a native of Berwick, but
for the past seven years had resided
at Nanticoke with her daughter. Sne
is survived by seven children Miss
Sally Rough and Mrs. A. L. Harter.
of Nanticoke, Mrs. John Bredbenner
and William and Isaac Rough, of
Berwick, Mr?. David Smith, of Scran
ton, and Mrs. David Bidler, if Will
iamstown. The time for the funeral
has not been set, but interment will
beat Berwick. Wilkes-Barre Rec
ord. The warrant for the appropria
tion to Bloomsburg School District,
amounting to $5, 274. 33, lor the year
ending June 1st last, has been re
ceived by the County Treasurer.
Finger Rings.
Every imaginable shape
and styles in great abund
ance, all well selected.
Opal Kings, from $1.00
and up.
Turquoise Rings, from 7o
cents and up.
Have a few very line real
Turquoise Matrix Rings at
prices very low.
J. Lee Martin,
; The Jeweler.
J. G, WELLS,
Successor to S. F. Peacock
& Co., Market Square.
A HUNT.
Every sportsman enjoys a good day'i hunt
ing after game. Sometimes therein plenty
of (jama seen, but a poor gun looses the cov
eted prize. Now you want a good gun.
You don't like to pay out a big lot of money
for it, do you ? We know you don't. We
offer a large assortment of good, reliable
guns at less than prevailing prices. We in
vite you to see this display of reliable guns.
We mention two specials :
No. I. A single barrel gun, clean borel
barrel, nicely finished with self-ejecting
cartride attachment, at 1(4.88.
No. a. Double barrel gun, clean bored,
highly finished, warranted to bring down
game, $9.67 each.
Also, a large, line at all prices.
COATS, LEGGINGS, CARTRIDGES,
Blank and Loaded Shells.
General Hardware.
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Jlflllp
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iClorhcs sffi
other Top Coats are here, also the extreme
short, extreme long, and the medium. Don't
fonrct that we are in business when rcadv for
a Swell Top Coat.
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The Clothier.
$2 Come in and sec 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 cervt 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, 90c
We have all the popujar 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
THE
YOKE
COAT.
Is llie Swagsrer
Fall Coat it's the
Coat smart dress
ers are wearing.
Yoke back and
front, loose vet
graceful lit ting,
broad shoulders
and length just
right. These Coats
are made up on the
most recent lines
of fashion. All