rifting VOL. 30. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, DKCEMBEU 5, 1901. NO. 40 AH ALMOST FATAL ACCIDENT- Abe Moore, son of Mrs. Zachariah Moore, of East First -Street was the victim of a gunning accident on Thanksgiving day, which nearly cost him hs life. He and two companions Henry Thresher and Willie Fox, ac cording to a pre arranged plan, start ed out in the morning to hunt rabbits. Late in the afternoon they met three other boys, Samuel Mordan, and Roy and Isaac Shaffer. Young Mordan was equipped with a muzzle loading rifle. The party walked leisurely along the road until one ot the number espied an empty tomato can. Abe wanted to demonstrate his marks manship, and as the rifle in the pos session of Mordan was the only one loaded he decided to use it. After considerable questioning in regard to the amount of ammunition used in charging the weapon, he placed it to his shoulder and fired. There was a loud report, a cloud of smoke and the gun broken into a dozen pieces went Hying through the air. ihe young man escaped being hit by any of the flying fragments, but his face and hands were badly burned, and his left forearm was torn and bruised. Dr. a. t. Oardner was kt once summoned, and gave the unfortunate young man the attention which his condition demanded. He is getting along nicely, but will in all probability carry marks of his indescretion for many years to come. The other youngsters were badly frightened. It has no doubt "taught them a whole some lesson. Business Counsel We are neither doctors, lawyers, nor professional experts in the affair, of business. Hut if any customer believes that our experience may be help, ful to him, and comes to us for busines, counsel, we are always at his service. The women and the young people are especially welcome. THE- ! BIoomsTbiarg y A. Z. SCHOCH, President. WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. DEATH SUMMONS TWO BROTHERS. There is a strange similarity in the death of George and Simon Sher man, brothers, of Hemlock township. Both were anucted with the same diseases, heart failure and dropsy, and the final summons came only about twelve hours apart. There was a difference in the period of their sickness however. George had been in poor health for several years, while Simon's discomfort was of only a few month's duration. But the symptoms in both cases were identical. The former died Saturday afternoon at four o'clock, while the spirit of the latter took its flight early Sunday morning. They were aged forty-five and fifty years respectively, and had always enjoyed the respect and esteem of the whole neighborhood. A mother and three Sisters survive. The funerals were held on Monday.interment being made in the Cemetery at Swenoda. Sold by the Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Bruce Black con ducted the Sheriff Sales at the Court House Saturday afternoon. The at tendance was small, only interested parties being present. A. S. McClow property sold to The Locust Mt. Saving and Loan Associa tion for $50.90. Henry Reigle property sold to Chas. J. Fisher Attorney for $1285. The Catawissa Fibre Company sold to Grant Herring Attorney for $72.00. This property was sold recently by the Sheriff to the same parties who bought it Saturday. This last sale was for the purpose only of perfecting the" title, some portions of the de scription having been omitted in the former advertisement. The property is now owned by the Pennsylvania Paper Mills. Preliminary Injunction Granted- Court convened luesclay evening at seven o'clock, with His Honor C. R. Savidge especrally presiding. Catawissa & Bloomsburg Electric Street Railway Company vs. the Col umbia & Montour Electric Railway Co. In equity. Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co. vs. the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Co. In equity. By agreement the preliminary in junction is continued and Dec. 16, 1901, at 11 o'clock a. m., is fixed for final hearing. This to apply in both ' cases. Berwiok Citizen Dead. Robert W. Gilroy, aged 67, a well known resident of Berwick died on Thursday from senile gangrene. He bad an extensive acquaintance in Bloomsburg, and is survived by his wife and eight children. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. He was a son in law of the late Hudson Owen, and had for many years held a responsible position in the Berwick iron works, being an exceptionally fine iron worker. He had been in a Philadelphia hospital for treatment. THE BRIGHT 8I1)E OF LIFE. THE WHEELMEN'S SMOKER. The smoker given by the Blooms burg Wheelmen, Tuesday evening, was another one of those delightful social functions for which this organi zation is noted. Members and friends to the number of about sixty were present, and while smoking was the leading featuie, other pleasant diver sions were indulged in. Refresh ments, consisting of ham and cheese sandwiches, pickles and coffee were served, and good music was discoursed throughout the evening by a string orchestra, headed by Prof. Archy. These affairs are decidedly popular and will be continued during the winter. The entertainment commit tee is already at work making arrange ments for a Christmas dance. A Danville orchestra is to be seeured for the occasion and the event bids fair to eclipse all former occurrences of the kind. A THANKSGIVING DAY GATHERING. There waj a pleasant gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller on Thanksgiving day. An elegant turkey dinner was served to which all did ample justice. The afternoon was spent in pleasant con versation. Those present were: G. A. Miiler, of Kansas, H. D. Miller and wife, of Mifflinville, L. H. Miller, of Berwick, O. F. Mil'er, of Nurem- burg, NV B. Miller, wife and son Paul of Hazleton, D. M. Miller, wife and two children, Hazel and Asher, Main- ville, VV. C. Mastellur wife and daugh ter Mabel, Ella C. Miller and Dr. J. D. Thomas and wife, of Bloomsburg, Miss Ida Deitterich, ot Nescopeck and Mrs. Silas Shuman. of Centre. . DIETTERICK FAMILY REUNION. A reunion of the Dietrich family, savs the Morning JSlews. was held Sunday at the home of Landlord Harvey Dietterick,of the Susquehanna Hotel, South Danville. A delicious turkey dinner was served and a very pleasant day was spent. In the party were: Mrs. John Dietterick, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dietterick and Mr. and Mrs. William Hummel, of Espy; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dietterick, of Berwick; Albert Hartman, of Vandergrift; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dietterick and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Williams, of Blooms burg. A number of children and grandchildren were also present. MBS. 1- D. CRAWFORD- The Stroudsburg Daily Times of November 29th contains the follow ing account of the death of Mrs. Iram D. Crawford of that place. Mr. Craw ford, the surviving husband, formerly lived in white nan, ana has many relatives here. His mother was a sister of Oliver and Enos Jacoby. The Times says: "stricken with paralysis just alter rising on 1 hanksgiving day, Mrs. I. D. Crawford, wife of the widely-known hotel manager, died at It :2o. I he circumstances surround ing her decease are unusually sad Mrs. Crawford, who was the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Owens, of Dfeher avenue, this town, had been looking forward to the annual reunion on Thanksgiving day. The lady had been giving her personal direction to the affair and almost her last words to her husband, when he left her dressing in their apartment, were in recard to the din ner, as a half dozen out of town friends were expected. As Mrs. Crawford did not respond to the breakfast call, her husband, who had a pre monition of something wrong, rushed up stairs. He found his wife on the floor un conscious. Physicians were summoned but medical skill was of no avail. Ihe guests arriving on the noon train for the dinner, were terribly shocked on learning of the af fair. The stroke affected the brain. Mrs. crawtord had sutiered two previous strokes, slight, one in Macon, ua., in Isql and another while traveling in Europe last year. iJeceased was a native of Scranton." Miss Natalie Foulk attended the funeral at Scranton on Monday. She spent last year in New York city with Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, and had ex pected to return there this winter, but trie death ot Mrs. Lrawtord will no doubt change her plans. ORANQEVILLE HEWS On Thanksgiving night a drama of six acts, entitled "Sweetbrier," was given for the benefit of the band. Ths play was presented by the Dramatic Club and was well attended. Mr. Isaac Creasy's boy, who, several weeks ago, had fractured his leg in the knee and thigh, is gradually recovering. He is under the efficient care of Dr. Jolly, and his limb promises to be as sound and strong as ever. On Monday evening ot this wee the Council passed an ordinance granting a franchise to Chapin & Co., of Wyoming, which permits him to furnish a supply of water for the people of the town. Work to be commenced within six months and finished within one year. Anyone having a horse for sale, which weighs about 1,000 pounds and is a speedy traveler, would do well by calling on Dr. Jolly, as he wishes to purchase a horse of that description. Miss Annie Coleman is visiting her mother, Mrs Freas, for a few days. Mr. II. B. Low is offering 60c. for rye. Anyone wishing to sell can make arrangements oy com municating with hini. Mr. William Pitts and wile, ot Hanover, Pa., were in town over Sunday. Mrs. Schoonover, who taught in the academy here years ago, is teaching the Welsh school. Mr. G. S. Fleckenstine has a large stock of warm footwear for winter and is prepared to fit all feet. Many contemplated visits to Philadelphia are being postponed on account 01 the small pox in that city. This is good judgment, as a person going into an infected locali ty, might scatter the disease to parts where it is not existing. HOLIDAY SALES! Rev- Hewitt as a Witness. The following clipping is from the Living Church of Nov. 30. Rev. Mr. Htwitt was a former Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, this town. "The Rev. John Hewitt of Colum bus, Ohio, was a witness in a criminal case, and had testified that the prison er had at one time been a guest in his house, during which time he (the prisoner) had taken no liquor, but bad frequently retired to his room to take medicine. The following col loquy ensued, according to the San Francisco Examiner: "How do you know that he didn't drink at that time?" inquired Assist ant District Attorney Samuels. . "Because there was no liquor in the house." ''How about the medicine he took so frequently; what was it? " " I don t know what it was, but it wasn't liquor." " Well, if you didn't know what it was, how do you know it wasn 1 liquor?" demanded the Assistant District Attorney, with a show of im patience. " Because, sir," said the minister, mildly, " it wasn't a liquid, it was a powder." Lioense Blanks, AlPkinds of application blanks for liquor license for sale at this office, including hotel, restaurant, bottler, distiller, and wholesale. Price '10 cents each, or 3 for 25 cents. tf. Absented Himself. nanes tt. n.rnest did not appear when wanted in Court Wednesday morning. his recognizance was declared forfeited and a bench war rant issued for him. He was charged by Aarcn Trexler, of Aristes, with assault and battery and assault and Dattery with intent, and had been m- I dieted by the Grand Jury. He was tne complainant in a similar case against Trexler, but his bill was ignored by the Grand Jury. As soon as he learned of this, he together with his bondsman disappeared, or at least they failed to come forward when wanted Wednesday morning. There were no other cases ready for trial and upon motion of District Attorney Harman, all petit jurors and witnesses in criminal cases were dismissed from further attendance at this term. OUR DISPLAY OF JEWELER, in all its lines, was never before equalled in this section. MANY NEW HANDSOME DESIGNS Licensed to Wed- Licenses to wed have been issued to the following couples, by Orphan's Court Clerk W. H. Henrie: Alfred W. Evans and Miss Ida Elnora Renner, both of Bloomsburg. Harry Reppert of Espy, and Miss Ruth Edwards of Bloomsburg. James L. Rishel of Montour town ship and Miss Alice B. Mover of Catawissa. - G. L. Kiefer and Miss Haltie Seine both of Benton township. McKinley Photographs- A few photographs of President Mc Kinley making his last address, at Buffalo, the day before he was shot, can be obtained at this office. Large size, former price 50 cents, will be closed out at 25 cents. Theie are but a few left, and no more will be printed at that price, so secure them early. tf. Geo. W. Bertsch, who for a num ber of years was eugaged in the merchant tailoring and gentlemen's furnishing goods at the stand now occupied by J. R. Townsend's Star Clothing House, is now with Mac Donald & Campbell, dealers in mens' and boys' clothiiig and fur nishings, 1334 and 1336, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Call and examine my goods and Get Rrices ! J. Lee Martin, Optician. rui DTI l Nickel Bath Room Fixtures, Nickel Chafing Dishes. Tea Pots, Coffee Pots, Skates, Toy Bedsteads, Parlor Pistols, 0 Sleigh Bells. o cr. a-. -wells, General Habdware. Relief grousers; Every man is in about the same fix. Needs a ' Relief" pair of Trous ers to finish out the season until it is time to change to the Spring Suit. , All in the world that Suit of yours needs to keep it in wearable shape is the help of an extra pair of Pants. And they're easy to get at these prices $2.00, $3.00, $5.00. Every pair cut right and made right. No back numbers. Money back if you want it, but you won't. Ben THE CLOTHIER. UJGt Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. The Leader Department Store. Good Morning I Have You Guessed Yet? That $75-oo Rug is Yours, It Your Guess is Nearest Correct Nuimber. 0 The Plan is Simplicity Itself. 1 nrmnnm DltrM Golden Oak, beautifully marked, 3 small drawers, flanked by two panneled cupboards plate glass mirror, 36 x 24, ISO Combination Book Cases. No Single Piece of Furniture will go as far as a book case in urnishing a sitting room. We have 4 special patterns. $15. Quartered Oak, Golden Polish, 3 drawers. Mir ror, 10 x 12. $ 2 O- Quartered Oak, 3 drawers, top one swelled front; carved drop leaf on writing desk. Mirror, 12 x 14. $23.50.-Solid Wood, Golden Oak, 40 x 72 size. 3 draw ers, swelled front on upper. Con vex glass tront on book case. $26. Solid Quartered Oak, Golden Finish. Swelled Front. Drawers, Swelled Glass Front on Book Case. Heavy hand carved moulding on top. Plate Glass Mirror, 12 x 14. Marking of wood very fine. Leader Store Co., Ltd., 4th and Market Sts.
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