ffi diiiy rfiitf'iSifiMf Wily V WiWI II II IU II I III II III II I1 J A VOL. 37. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1902. NO. U "r"- "'.'5 ' ','--3.1 ir - ' .'''" "'"? -'u- -TJ' KOW OF HOUSES ON MA(JKE AVENUE, Surrounded by Water During the' Recent Flood. Photograph "Was Taken on Sunday Al'ter tcrnoon, March 2d, 1902. Thfc BlOOMSBDRQ 18 ITSELF AGAIN. The drastic effects of the great flood are dai'y disappearing and about all that is left is memory. The three days that the streams were on the rampage were quite sufficient to im press the perceptive faculties to such an extent that one can p'cture in his mind, far better than woids can de scribe, the really awtul conditions that existed. Had we not had the flood of '65 as a precedent the feeling of anxiety, would, no doubt, have been far greater. But at that time, with the water considerably higher than it was last week, the period of suffering and inconvenience was not near so long. Just think of it, isola ted from the outside world for nearly a week ! No trains on the railroads, mail service suspended, public high ways congested with water and travel impeded, the trolley road tied up and telegraph and telephone systems crip pled. Probably not in the life of a generation will the like occur again. But we are gradually getting back to the anti-flood days. Railroad and trolley road damages have been re paired and the town can now be reached . from all sections of the county. The high waters revealed a very curious inconsistency. People who will never go to church when it is drizzling, walked a mile or two in a steady downpour and stood indefinite ly watching the indulation of the waters. But after all, a true history ef human events would show that the generality of persons act from im pulse much more than from principle, and this changeableness does not make them so bad as we are first apt to think. The Court Will Deoide The court will be called upon to decide whethef or not the trolley cars can cross the Catawissa river brdge. Scanlon & Co. met the County Commissioners at their office on Tuesday afternoon. The proposi tion submitted by the Commissioners involved ihe payment by the trolley people, of all the necessary repairs to the bridge annually. This Scanlon & Co. refused. They were willing to pay a certain per cent of the ex penses necessary to keeping the struc ture in repair, ot they would pay $500 yearly into the County treasury. Both offers were rejected, and the matter will now be submitted to the Courts. Scanlon & Co. contend, that under the law, they have a right to cross the bridge, and that this action only means delay for them ard ex pense to the County. FUNERAL OF EUFUS K- POLK. All that was earthly of the late Hon. Rufus K. Polk was laid to rest in the cemetery at Danville, with im nrrssive ceremonies. Saturday after. noon. Men prominent in the affairs of state and nation attended the ob sequies to pay their parting tributes of respect to one who they had re vered in life. Every countenance bore evidence of the deep grief felt, in all around sorrow prevailed. Busi ness was suspended during the after noon, all fact ones and stores Deing closed. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. McAtee. The honorary pallbearers were fellow Congressmen, while workmen carried the coffin. There was a profusion of flowers, and many beautiful designs. - Blue birds bave made their appearance. DEATH GAME SUDDENLY- Jolm Palmer Summoned While on the Street Sunday Morning. Death came suddenly and unexpect edly to John Palmer about ten o'clock Sunday morning. Tor something like a year past he had been a sufferer with heart disease, but he did not consider his case serious. Sunday morning he left his home on West Third street and came up town. When in front of Ben Gidding's Clothing Store, he was taken suddenly ill, and without emitting a sound fell to the pavement. lie was carried into the hall, but expired almost instantly. Undertaker G. G. Baker was sent for and he removed the body to the family home. John was a most con genial fellow. He had a good word for everybody, a trait for which he was well known, and from which he never deviated. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Parmer, both of whom, with three other children sur vive. Rev. G. H. Hemingway offici ated at the funeral services Wednes day morning. Interment was mule in me iew itosemom cemetery. April 1st is near at hand. That day used to be the principal settlement and money-changing date of the year. It still is to some extent. If we can le of service to you in making your ex changes conveniently and safely, we will lc pleased to do so. 0- -THE- TVim nil DMT :i,i ia .im r i A. Z. SCHOCH, President. "1 WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. THE WHEELMEN Annual Election Held Tuesday Evening. The annual election of officers of the Bloomsburg Wheelmen was held Tuesday evening, at nine o'clock. E. F. Carpenter was elected president. Edward M. Holmes, vice president, J. Warren Lee, secretary, William C. Snyder, treasurer, and Clem R. Weiss and Ralph G. Phillips, librarians. Auditors. Georee Low, Warren H. Eyer, Fred Holmes ; Board of Gov ernors, George P. Ringler, president, P. K Vannatta, J. D. Armstrong, H. W. Townsend, T. B. Moore, Louis Gross, E. F. Row. A very gratifying report was made by the treasurer. The organization is in excellent condition, from a finan cial point of view, and the member ship is constantly increasing. You will travel a long ways before you meet a more congenial lot ot fellows than the Bloomsburg Wheelmen. Mrs. Hannah Smith. Mrs. Hannah Smith, widow of the late Samuel E. Smith, died at her home on East Seventh street at an early hour Saturday morning, from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs Smith and family moved here recently from Stillwater. The family resided here before, when Mr. Smith was Sheriff of Columbia county. At the expira tion of his term they removed to Stillwater, where they remained until his death, in 1898. About a year after they came to Bloomsburg and have resided here ever since. Mrs. Smith was about fifty four years of ace and was a devout Christian woman. She is survived by ten chil dren, among whom are William J Smith, senior member of the firm ot Smith & Geisinger, of Stillwater, this county, and Mrs. Miles Ash, ot Kaven Creek. Dr. T. C. Harter, of this town, is a brother. Proctor Inn Sale- All the personal property at Proc tor Inn, Jamison City, will be sold at auction on Friday, March 28th, at 10 o clock a. m.. It consists ot bed room suits, parlor and dining room furniture, carpets. &c. The real estate will be sold at the same time. 3 13 3- HON- WM. J- BRYAN- Delivered Hit Lecture " A Conquering Nation" to a Capacity Audience in tbe Opera House Saturday Evening. Hon. William Jennings Bryan, was in Bloomsbuig Saturday evening. He arrived here on the evening train over tbe Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, from Danville, where he had gone to attend the obsequies of the late Hon. Rufus K. Polk. Had the prearranged plan been carried out, he would have been the guest of the committee in charge of the lecture from noon on and Bloomsburg would have been honored by his presence for the balance of the day. He came down from Scranton, where he had lectured the previous night, on the Penna. train due at East Bloomsburg at ir.50 and was met at the station by the committee, which was composed of Hon. William T. Creasy, Hon. Fred T. Ikeler, C. A. Small Esq., John G. Harman, Esq., Jno. C. Rutter. Jr. and John R. Townsend. He had heard the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Polk, and being desirous of paying his re spects to the departed congressman, went on through 10 Danville. As stated above he arrived here at 6.14 in the evening and was escorted to the Exchange Hotel, where a rest less crowd was anxiously awaiting his arrival, all eager to grasp the hand ot the man who had been the standard bearer ot the Democratic party in two presidential campaigns. It was cer tainly a sight. Seldom, if ever be fore, was an individual accorded such an ovation in Bloomsburg. The pave ment, for the entire length of the Hotel was in a state of impassibility. The motivity of the crowd, is almost indescribable. He finally succeeded in making his way through the surging throng into the hotel. He was fatigued and tired from the day's travel and wanted rest, but this he was com pelled to forego. Acceding to the great demand, he reappeared in the parlor and ' shook hands and ex changed greetings until it was time to go to the Opera House. It was a representative audience that filled the Opera House. Republi cans and Democrats, of State fame and official importance, were assem bled together, to hear the distinguish ed exponent of Democratic principles. Ladies too, were present in large numbers and their presence imparted an added charm to the gathering. Fred Ikeler introduced Col. Bryan to the audience at 8.30. He was given a cordial reception as he step ped forward. He started by saying that there were three reasons for his appearing in different places. First "That they all voted for me and therefore I ought to go and see them." Second That none of them voted for me and that they need missionary work." Third " That the parties are about equally divided and a speech will ac complish something." The speaker then proceeded. He touched ,upon the various leading questions of the day, in . a masterly manner. His reference to the Philippine war was especially brilliant and eloquent, and has been the cause of setting many who heard it to thinking. He said that he believed that the United States can whip the Philippines, but there is no telling how long it will take. Spain had been at it for a long time, and realizing her inability to do it had sold the option on the fight to the United States for $20,000,000. There were many manfestations of approval upon the conclusion ot the lecture, and it was evident that the speech had made many friends. He handled the subjects so well, and exnlained them so lucidlv that every. body could comprehend. His lecture has given new infor mation, and we find ourselves really ignorant of what we thought we understood, and see cause to reject what we thought our truest interest. Alter the lecture Colonel Bryan was tendered a reception by the Elks, of which order he is a member, in their handsome rooms in the Ent Building. Refreshments were pre pared and served under the direction of J. R. Fowler. When the feasting was concluded all repaired to the large meeting room and listened to a short address by Mr. Bryan. The talk was replete with choice sayings and was well received. At this juncture Photographer Ralph Phillips took a flash-light of the gathering. A few minutes were given over to social intercourse, when Colonel Bryan, after bidding all a kind good night, left with Hon. W T. Creasy for the latter's home in Catawissa, where he remained until Sunday evening, when he departed for New York City. Read My Ad on 5T11 Pace. The Diamonds, Watches and Gold Jewelry Sold by us are hand some and thoroughly first-class in every particular. They pre sent a better appear ance and offer a se curity which cannot be obtained from any thing inferior. New and attractive designs for spring are coming in. J. Lee Martin, Jeweler. Telephone 1842. UCS A special low price is offered on Rogers' Knives, Forks and Spoons, until I move. I Have Moved Into my own building, formerly occupied by Ben Gidding's clothing store, and am receiving the following SPRING GOODS: Clover Seed, Garden Tools, Poultry Wire. WILL HAVE A CAR LOAD OF PLAIN Wire and Nails In a Few Days. General Hardware, Lay it away tenderly, Pack it with care, The old Winter Suit That has given such wear. Now for Something New For the man who is not so pitifully poor, or so recklessly rich, we have Suits in Fancy Cheviots, Worsteds, Cassimeres.Plain Cheviots and Tweeds, at $5.00, $7.50, $10.00, to $20. Every Suit is Worth the Jfloney we ask for it, and every man who buys one of these suits will be well satisfied. You can pay more money to tbe tailor but you'll get no better suit We would like to show you the new Spring Styles, even if you have uo notion of buying. Come in, anyhow, just for a look. The Clothier, Bloomsburg1, Penrfa. Ejcf Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx O The Leader Dep't Store. Have You Made a Deposit Yet at 5 Per Cent, a Month ? Plan is Simplicity Itself. CARPETS. We carry the largest line of Carpets in this section of the country. In fact, we honestly believe our lines are larger than the combined stocks of the town. We are willing to let you be the judge of this. ALL WOOL INGRAINS. We are sending out samples this week of our All Wool Ingrains. Newest effects, latest patterns and standard qual ity. Prices for the newest, 65c. We have some for 50 and 55c. And 5 Per Cent. Discount on Your Month's Purchases. Furniture Department. We want to talk to you of but one thing in this department. While our buyer was at Grand Rapids his attention was attracted by a new fin ish on furniture. It seemed to be a very light "weathered oak." We wanted some pieces in that finish and were told that in the hurry to get the goods out of the factory the last or darker finish of "weathered oak" was not put on. We ordered it just as it was and would like you to come in and see it, no matter whether you want to buy or not. We would like to know if our judgment meets with your approval. The finish brings out the beautiful quartering in the oak against a darkened background. In the usual , weathered oak effect the markings of the oak are entirely lost. We are showing several pieces in the Market street window. Dry Goods. Trade increasing in this department at the rate of 50 per cent, over last year. Why ? Better goods at lower prices and choicer selections than shown by other houses And 0 Per Cent. Discount on Yonr Month's Purchases 1 THE LEADER DEPT STORE, Fourth and Market Sts., Bloomsburg, Pa. oooooxxxooooooooooxoo
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