mm. 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 g 76 Avoca Girl, s. in 6 7 Withdrawn.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. Itilli Jlflllp Schnffncr J EH 1 if 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. -0- 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