A 4 x 111 mi v 11 ii VOL. 37. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 37, 1902. NO. 9 THE STORM KING REIQNED. For Three Days the Trolley Care were Stalled. Bloomsburg and neighboring regions were visited by a snow storm, the most severe of the whole winter, on Thursday, and for three days avenues of traffic were impeded. Railroad trains were late, telegraph and tele phone service were crippled, and cars oa the Columbia & Montour Electric Railway were completely stalled. Snow in the shape of large, soft flakes, began to descend to earth on Thurs day, and' throughout Friday and Sat urday the fall was almost incessant. A stiff breeze swept the congealed particles atong, but, owing to their weight, there was little or no drifting. It was the people employed in the mills, who reside up along the trolley line, that were made the most miser able, perhaps. The utter inability of the cars to cope with the storm cut off their means of transportation to and from work, and the great delays occa sioned were vexatious in the extreme. Superintendent Hackett rose to the situation and put men to work shov eling the snow off the track, but they labored to a great disadvantage, as it came down nearly as fast as they re moved it. On Saturday a road scraper was brought into requisition, by the aid of which the progress of the men was more noticeable. Not until Monday was the road opened, and then only as far as Espy No attempt was made to maintain a schedule on the railroads. The Philadelphia mail, due in Bloomsburg at :aa in the morning did not get in until after 1 1 o'clock on Saturday. Many buildings have been damaged in the way of roofs falling in under the weight of they snow, but the re ports are so fragmentary that an ap proximate estimate of the aggregate loss cannot be made. Tuesday afternoon a rain storm set in. Under its influence the snow is rapidly disappearing and the streams are coming up with a speed that is alarming. It is no cheerful prospect that the people living in the low lands and along the river are called upon to face. Lioensed to Wed. Prothonotary VV. II. Henrie has granted legal permits to the following couples since the last issue of The Columbian. Thomas L. Edwards and Miss Agnes A. Mensch, both of Blooms burg. Frank Davis and Miss Annie Erwine, both of Berwick. Hurley G. Shultz and Miss Amanda Wood, both of Central. Willi im Dallas Nuss of Beaver township, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Thomas of Summer Hill. Clem W. Nugent and Miss Kath axine S. Bason, both of Berwick. Frank Anderson and Miss Maggie Sponenberg, both of Berwick. Wilford Smith and Miss Ida L McAfee, both of Berwick. Arthur Gavitte of Westmoor, Pa., and Miss Stella Yohe of Bloomsburg, H. W. Force and Miss Verne Fausey of Greenwood township. 00UBT PROCEEDINGS. Court convened on Wednesday at eleven o'clock, with Hon. C. R, Savidge specially ptesiding. Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company vs. The Columbia & Mon tour Electric Railway Company. now, towit, February aoth, 1902 pursuant to agreement of counsel, the hearing in the above proceedings, heretofore fixed for this date is here by continued, to be brought up upon the application 01 either party, upon five days notice to opposing counsel BY THE COURT, Catawissa and Bloomsburg Electric Ra'lway Company vs. Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Company Tbe injunction heretofore granted is dissolve J and the bill of complaint is dismissed at the costs of the plaintiff, for whom an exception is noted and a bill sealed. WILLIAM J. BRYAN COMING. We are informed by County Chair man C. A. Small, that Hon. William Tennines Bryan will be in Blooms- burs; on Saturday evening. March Sth. where he will deiiver his lecture on "A Conquering Nation," in the Opera House. Further particulars will be announced later. Those who advertise in the Columbian will please bear in mind that we go to press every Thursday morning, and advertising During the two and one-half yeaVs of its existence this bank has acquired the patron age of a very large number of the best citizens of this town and county. We most thoroughly appreciate the confidence, goodwill and hearty support of the people, and promise our best cllbrts to merit the continuous and additional patronage of the public. THE- Bloonmsbuirg A. Z. SCHOCII, President. National Mmli WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. per-capita tax, are ready for the in stallation of officers. Resolved, That we heartily recom mend that the members of the Order in the counties represented in this body be requested to devise some method by which we may be well rep resented at the Pennsylvania State Camp to be held next Summer in Williamsport, and that we use our in dividual efforts to further this end in our respective Camps. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each Camp in the Central Pennsylvania District and printed in the papers of said district. A. U. Lesher, F. R. Clemens, I. E. Patterson. E. A. Brown, "I J. V. WIlson. Secretaries. Dedication of Buthal M. Almedia. E- Church at P- 0- 8- 01 A. O0NVEN1ION. The Joint District Convention of the P. O. S. of A., comprising the counties of Columbia and Montour convened at Benron on Saturday, February 22 nd. This convention was one of the most earnest and enthusiastic meet ings' ever held by the P. O. S. of A. in this section of the State. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, A. U. Lesher, Camp 105; Vice President, A. H. Kline, Camp 540; Master of Forms, II. II. Brown, Camp if, Sec retaries, J. V. Wilson, 364; F. R. Clemens, 540; E. A. Brown, 17 ; Treasurer, J. L. C. Kline, 123 ; Con ductor, George Labor; Inspector, L. B. Stiles; Chaplain, Dr. I. L. Edwards; Executive Committee, Kline, Remley and Robbins ; Committee on Resolu tions, Messrs. Dr. I. E. Patterson, C. E. Whitenicht and Arthur Merrill. President Ralph G. Kisner's address was a carefully prepared and eloquently delivered patriotic oration. t 1-1 1 T I T T T iviessrs rviine anu issuer, ui. i. u. j ,, ,,,j0 ,M Edwards and S. B. Karns, Esq, spoke . . nn Kn(16' nntr;kntnr(I on the good of the Order. . I or simiv to 0,cunv' , The following resolutions which 1 .... t i , , mnr than one-half full, but I take great pleasure in announcing that an edifice costing $2,000 with a balance due on dedication of $276, was more than met, and stands as a unique structure unencumbered. Dr. Evans and Dr. Gray were on hand and preached the word in a masterly manner to the entire delight and pleasure of all, and it is almost needless to state they manipulated the solicitations with wonderful skill and surprise; so that before the evening ser mon by Dr. Evans the Bethel M. E. Church of Almedia was handed over to the worship of the Triune God, without a dollar of debt upon it, Thus the dav closed amid rejoicing and to the utmost satisfaction of all. The musical from 3 p. m. to 3:30 was fine in every respect. Many thanks to the Crider orchestra, the choirs and other selections given The dedication of the Almedia M. E. church more than surpassed our most sanguine expectations. If the weather would have been as we were were unanimously adopted were order-' ed to be published in every paper in Columbia and Montour counties and to be sent to every Camp in the Cen tral Pennsylvania District, comprising the counties of Luzerne, Columbia, Montour and Northumberland. Benton, Pa., Feb. 22, 1902. Whereas, we the members of the Montour and Columbia District Con vention of the P. O. S. of A. have here this day assembled ourselves to gether for the transaction of such busi ness as may be for the good of the Order now, therefore, be it and it is hereby Resolved, That while we welcome to our shores well meaning emigrants of every land and every religion who conform to the emigration laws, we do most heartily protest against the ad mission of men of Anarchistic tend encies; That we hold that he who aims a death-blow at our government or its . for the he)pful hand Qn this auspiciou8 chief executive, whoever he may be, is a traitor and a despicable scoundrel, and should be punished accordingly, and that they who teach, preach, or act the doctrines of Anarchy be appre hended by process of a law to be en acted by Congress, and that such per sons be isolated, be given an island, placed upon it without any govern ment, guarded by a naval picket and be permitted to woik out their theories to their ultimate conclusion. Having found our Joint Convention to be tor the good of the Order and realizing that it has become a source of strength and enthusiasm, Resolved, That the Columbia Montour Joint District Convention hereby extends a cordial invitation to all camps in Luzerne and Northumb erland counties to join with us in an en'arged Convention to meet at Light street, Columbia Co., Pa., on Satur day, February 31, 1903. Resolved, That we most heartily thank our retiring President, Ralph" G. Kisner, Esq., for the efficiency, fidelity and zeal with which he has served th's convention for two terms, and that we likewise thank all the officers who have contributed to make this convention a success. Resolved, That our thanks are hereby extended to Benton Camp No. 113, P. O. S. of A., for their hospi tality in furnishing us their beautiful hall as a place of meeting. Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to request the State Secre tary to inform every Camp in each dis trict of the appointment of each suc cessive District President, and that the State Secretary be also requested to inform each' District President of occasion. W. H. Hartman. matter should be with us never later than Wednesday afternoon. , those Camps which, having paid their samples, tf. Oolor-Blind Employes Dropped- Along the entire system employes of the Lackawanna railroad have been discharged for tailing to pass the recent examination under the new regulations. Most of the dis charges are due to failure in standing the color test. It is the intention of the management to dispense with the services of any of its employes who are defective in distinguishing the difference between colors and there is undoubtedly no hopes of reinstate ment to the'r former position of men who have proved color-blind in the recent examination. Fishes are commonly sold dead, as they do not live long after they are taken from their element. Cod fish are an exception, as they live for some hours out of water. The fishing schooners have wells where they keep. their catch, and when coming home from the fishing grounds are careful to avoid float ing ice, lest the fish freeze. It is not an uncommon sight to see cod fish alive in Fulton Market, New York, that have come all the way from the Newfoundland banks, part of the trip having been made in specially constructed tank cars. VISITING CARDS. The latest styles in type for visiting cards can be seen at this office. By a change in the arrangement of our show case, ladies can order cards in the front office without going back into the work shop. Call and see A FINE EXHIBITION. The ninth annual gymnastic ex hibition, given under the direction of Prof. A. K. Aldinger and associate Miss Margaret M. Bogenrief, in the gymnasium Monday evening was one of the most successful and enjoyable performances ever presented there, and the large audience was delight ed. Every number on the lengthly program was executed in a way that merited the applause received. Polka steps by Senior model school girls, Indian clubs by Junior girls, dumb bells by Junior boys,scintillating solo with illuminated clubs by Alfred Armstrong, pyramids, by middle boys, and Aesthetic exercises by senior girls, are worthy of special mention. In the last mentioned number every gesture was the personification of grace, and the various attitudes were adequate in expressing the gamut of human emotions. No end of time and inexhaustible patience on the part of the instructors and a close application of those participating must have been neces sary, in the rendition of such an en joyable program. The school is cer tainly to be congratulated on the success of the annual gymnastic exhibition. Now, in addition to oil, natural gas has been struck in the test well of the Montoursville Prospecting Company, on Murray Run, in Gam ble township, Lycoming county. When a depth of 540 feet had been reached by the drill the flame shot up six feet upon a match being ap plied. Drilling will be continued until the third sand is reached, when the hole will be shot. The discovery of gas, the drillers say, is strong evidence of oil teiritory. Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, the world's leading pugs have signed articles to fight. The match is to take place some time in May. Don't wager too much on the outcome, you may lose. Read My Ad on 5TH I'age. Big Stock of Knives E and Forks n$' and Tea Spoons which I will sell at prices very low in order to reduce stock before 1 move. March 24, 1902 1 will occupy the store room ia the Ent building which is now Rish ton's Drug Store. J. Lee Martin, Jeweler, Telephone 1842 WE Next Monday and in a day or two will have on display OUR NEW Spring Goods In the meantime we will sell what we have ATASAGRDIFOG Removal ! J. Q. WELLS will remove his hardware store to room now occu pied by Ben Qid- ding, about inarch 9, 1902. All goods not in the staple line will be sold at REDUCED PRICES rather than move them. General Hardware, BEN GIDDING. Ben Gidding, THE CLOTHIER. t$5 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. ooooooooxxxxxxoox I ne Leader uepi iore. 5 Per Cent. 5 Per Cent. We have been telling you we want double the business for 1902 that you gave us in 1901. WE'RE GOING INTO The Banking Business AND WILL PAY 5 Per Ct. per Nonth on Deposits. IMPOSSIBLE 1 Oh, no! Here's our plan, briefly. Full particulars in our circulars : Trade with us and we furnish you with a deposit book of the Leader Bank. Evrery pur chase you make is entered to your credit in your book. At the end of the month we give you 5 Per Ct. on the Amt. so Purchased. You can take this 5 per ceut. credic and with it purchase anything to that amount in the store We do not say to you that you have to buy a chair or a lamp that you may not want. If you have a credit of $1.00 take it and buy a dollar's worth of sugar, or potatoes, or muslin, or anything else you may want. HERE'S 3 BIG POINTS : GOODS RIGHT, PRICES RIGHT, AND 5 Per Cent. Interest on Everything You Buy. Bank opens for business Feb. 8th. Leader Dep't Store, Fourth and Market Sts., Bloomsburg, Pa. 5 Per Cent. 5 Per Cent.
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