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VOL 37.
BLOOMSBUKG. PA. THURSDAY. MAY 1, 1902.
NO. IS
NOW IN COURT.
How the Trolley line shall cross
theCatawlssa Bridge will be
settled by a Judicial decree.
BILL IN EQUITY FILED.
On Wednesday a bill in equity was
filed in the court of Common pleas of
this county, by the Columbia & Mon
tour Electric Railway Co, and M. F.
D. Scanlan and E. L. Mumma, trad
ing as Scanlan & Co. against Colum
bia county, and William Krickbaum,
W. H. Fisher and Nehemiah Kitchen,
commissioners, to determine the
manner in which the trolley line shall
cross the bridge at Catawissa.
The bill sets forth the organ:zation
of the Columbia & Montour Electric
Railway Co., and its corporate rights;
that they desire to cross the bridge at
Catawissa; that the bridge is a county
bridge under the supervision of the
commissioners; that the latter have
the right to say upon what terms the
trolley may use the bridge, but may
not exclude them from it; that by
agreement an engineer was selected
to examine and report upon condi
tion on which the trolley may cross,
and Boyd Trescott was so selected
and has made his report; that several
meetings have been held, and the
commissioners refuse to fix reason
able terms for the use of the bridge,
and the plaintiffs therefore are com
pelled to appeal to the court; that
plaintiffs are willing to make the
changes recommended by the engi
neer, at their own expense, and over
that for the convenience of the public
only one track should be laid, and
that they ought not to be obliged to
keep tn repair only the half of the
bridge occupied by the track; that the
expense ot keeping tne entire struc
ture in repair would be too great for
the Company to bear.
They ask (i) that they may be per
mitted to occupy the bridge, (2) that
the court shall say what changes shall
be made in the bridge to strengthen
it; (3) that the court shall say how the
track shall be placed, and what ex
tent of maintenance and repair shall
be required of the company; (4) what
icntal if anv shall be paid by the
company; (5) that on compliance
with the decrees of the court, the
commissioners be restrained from
interfering with the company in cross
ing said bridge.
James Scarlet Esq. is counsel
the plaintiffs.
Upon the determination of
suit the trolley line to Catawissa
be completed.
A BREAK IN THE CHAIN.
VanKlrk & Robbins of Wilket-Barra, Closed
Up, Until an Investigation Is Made.
The postal authorities are after
Van Kirk & Robbins, of Wilkesbarre.
The business place was closed and
the great rush of correspondence
matter checked on Thursday, when
the following notice was posted on
the door " Closed temporarily, pend
ing an investigation, by the Postal
authorities." The growth of this
firm's business, is almost incompre
hensible. Starting only two months
ago, with four clerks, it increased to
such an extent, that at the time it
was closed fifty clerks were employed.
The system by which the firm
operated is as follows: A remittance
of $2.50 brings a fountain pen, and
with it a lot of circulars and agree
ments, and addresses of people. Vou
must write ten letters each day, send
ing them to the addresses of people
you know or to those furnished by
the firm. For this work you are pro
mised $5.00 per week, with an addi
tional allowance of $1.50 per week,
for postage.
The scheme proved to be a winner.
In Bloomsburg alone, nearly one
hundred and fifty people have engaged
with the firm. A majority of the
number are students of the Normal
School. A few have received one or
two week's salary, but they are those
who took up the work in the very be
ginning. Others are complaining be
cause obligations have been unmet by
the firm, and will write no more
letters, until they get what is coming
to them.
Messrs. Van Kirk & Robbins, it is
said, have paid out about $50,000 in
salaries since they began the business
and it is known that between April
2d and April 15 they had paid out
between $15,000 and $16,000 for
salaries only, this representing twelve
days work. Girls in their employ,
who directed letters received $5 per
week, while typewriters were paid $30
per month.
They were summoned to Washing
ton on Friday. An investigation into
the legitimacy of the scheme will be
made, and if the Post Office Depart
ment allows the scheme to go on
business will be resumed on Monday,
Blpomsbnrg National Bank
A. Z. SCHOCH, President.
for
this
will
JAMISON OITY'S LOSS-
Far the Second Time the Union Tannery Oo't.
Mammoth Sbw Mill is Destroyed
by Fire.
As the result of a fire at Jamison
City, early Sunday morning, which
totally destroyed the extensive saw
mill plant of the Union Tanning Com
pany, at least fifty men, who for years
have relied solely on the money earn
ed at the mill, to support their farm
lies are thrown out of employment.
The fire broke out at an early hour,
and fanned by the high wind which
prevailed at the time, had gained
such headway before it was discover
ed, that to battle with it was simply a
waste of energy. The men therefore,
devoted their ertorts toward saving
the adjacent property, consisting of
several buildings in which were stored
a vast amount of sawed lumber. In
this they were successful, but the big
mill, with its complete equipment
was reduced to a heap of debris. The
loss of this enterprise is a serious, if
not insurmountable blow to the
little village, as the prospects for its
reconstruction, we are informed, are
not very bright.
The fact that there had been no
fire about the place, for four days
preceding, and also that the mill had
been idle since that time, owing to
scarcity of logs, adds mystery to the
origin of the conflagration and
strengthens the belief, entertained by
the residents, that it was the work of
an incendiary.
We are not able to state accurate
ly, the loss sustained, but the plant
was valued at $30,000 and 'was only
partially insured. A number of the
stockholders of the Company are
residents of Williamsport. They were
at Jamison City on Monday, viewing
ine ruins, but were unable to say
whether the mill will be rebuilt or
not.
BL00MSBUBQ WILL OELEBEATE.
Last Week In August Fixed For the Cen
tennial. A meeting of the general com
mittee appointed by the citizens
meeting, was held in the court house
on Tuesday evening. There was
fair attendance. John R. Townsend
was elected permanent chairman of
the committee, and Geo. E. Elwell,
secretary. The following resolution
was adopted:
" Resolved that we have a Centen
nial Celebration daring the last week
of August next, provided sufficient
funds can be raised."
This was preceded by a general
discussion as to the methods of raising
funds.
Other officers were elected as fol
lows: Vice-Presidents, Dr. J. P
Welsh, A. Z. Schoch, Treasurer, L
N. Moyer. A finance committee was
appointed composed of L. N. Moyer,
W. O. Holmes, H. V. White, Louis
Cohen. W. S. Rishton, C. C. Peacock
and W. H. Slate. A committee
five persons to arrange a program has
been appointed, and when they have
prepared something definite the
finance committee will be ready to go
to the people and ask for the neces
sary funds to carry the celebration to
a successful conclusion. The ma
chinerv is started and will no doubt
keeD moving until its purpose is ac
complished
PAPER MILL3 DAMAGED.
Catawissa Had Quite a Blaze Monday
noon.
Alter
Catawissa had a fire Monday after
noon. The blaze started mysteriously
in the liquor house ot the Pennsylva
nia Paper Mills. The flames leaped
through the roof of this building and
in less time than it takes to tell it
had spread to the pulpmaking depart
ment. When the fire company ar
rived on the scene both buildings
were in an advanced stage of destruc
tion. The firemen worked nobly
and it is due to their tireless energy
that the fire did not do more damage
Both the buildings were totally de
stroyed. No loss however will be
felt by the company as the insurance
is sufficient to tully reimburse them.
Neither will there be any inconven
ience to speak of, because the por
tion of the mill destroyed had been
abandoned or was about to be, the
company having concluded that to
purchase the pulp was cheaper than
to manuiacture it. 1
...Increasing" Business...
Notwithstanding the remarkable growth of this
iank during the few years since its opening, it seeks
to extend its business, by persevering in its pro
gressive methods, and liberal treatment, and if possible
convince others of its willingness and ability to serve
them advantageously.
Give Us an Opportunity to Serve You.
THE-
WM. H. IIIDLAY, Cashier.
DRESS GOODS
In all the new weaves and welts. A variety
of the most wanted new 1002 fabrics. Different
patterns, different cloths, different widths, at
your price, practically.
Extra fine grade and heavy weight, basket
weave black hopsacking 51 in. wide, made from
long fibre wool, will hold its shape when made
into skirts. Thoroughly shrunk and sponged,
per yard $2.00.
Granite cloth, 38 in. wide, black and colors,
all wool at 50 cents a yard.
Albatross, 38 in. wide, all wool, 12 colors, equal
to some 60 cents goods we have seen our price
50 cents a yard.
All new Spring styles.
Every feature a style feature.
Every suit made from the best goods for wear,
and the price is of interest to you.
Black pebble Cheviot, Jacket lined with taffeta
silk, lapels faced with Peau de Soie, velvet collar.
Skirt made with deep flounce, lined with a per
caline drop skirt, velveteen bound, $18.50.
Black Venetian Cloth, Eton Jacket, lined with
guaranteed satin, cuffs and lappels made of satin,
stitched all over, skirt percaline lined and trimm
ed with five bands of black satin, stitched many
times, $12.50.
Other colors and grades, $5.00 to $22.00.
DB. 3Esirt3aQ.a.ri.,
SUCCESSOR TO
I, W. Hartman & Son,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
TALL
OR
SHORT
SLIM
OR
STOUT
SUITS
Don't get the idea into your head that we CAN'T fit
you with a SUIT. Many stout and slim men give up
"ready-made" clothing in despair. We bring them
relief. We promise to fit every one directly from our
stock possibly a little alteration in some particularly
severe cases. We'll surprise you with the clothes,
as well as with the trices. We do away with that
extra charge for big men. Ask. you no more than we
do the ordinary built man. Suits at
$8, $10, $12 and $15.
The styles of stuff are always neat in stouts and
slims. Come in Mr. Odd Size and see what we can
do for you.
The Clothier,
Bloomsburg, Penn'a.
18- Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
Read My Ad on 5T11 Page.
Come in and see
the new
Waltham Jewel
Series Watches.
J. Lee Martin,
Jeweler and Optician.
I Have Moved
Into my own yellow
front building, former
ly occupied by Ben
Gidding's clothing
store, and am receiv
ing the following
SPRING GOODS :
Washing
Hachines $3.75.
Get prices on
Poultry Wire,
and Fence Wire.
P The Leader Dep't Store, j""
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Telephone 1842.
T. OK "WISHES,
General Hardware.
A new Presbyterian church was
organized at Benton Monday night.
The meeting was attended by Rev.
G. II. Hemingway, Dr. J. P.
Welsh and J. K. Sterling of this
town. The late Mrs. Rohr Mc
Henry, in her will, left a lot, and
it is the purpose of the new con
gregation to build as soon as possi
ble. Rev. Dr. Hunter of Berwick,
also attended the meeting.
Miss Hettie Cope, of the Normal
School, rendered in a beautiful
manner Mascani's Ave Maria,
from Cavelleri Rusticani, at the
morning service iu St. Paul's
Episcopal Church Sunday.
William II. Fisher is now mak
ing his canvass as a candidate for
county commissioner for a second
term. Under the usage of the party
for many years, he is entitled to
this, and as he comes from the
south side and has no opposition
there, there does not seem to be
any reason why he will not get the
nomination. Kvery voter should
vote for Fisher on the south side,
and for one of the candidates on the
north side, and thus give the south
side its fair representation.
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The Danville Rolling Mill, with
a force of one hundred men, started
up Sunday night.
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We are prepared to meet the demand
for furniture for any and every room in
the house. That is for furniture that is
reliable and that will wear and look well.
Stocks aie clean and of fashionable de
sign and finish. You'll lose money by
not looking us over before purchasing.
Attractive
Bargains in
Sideboards.
$18
$26
$40
55
Golden Oak. Swell top drawer.
French beveled plate 10x32.
Combination China Closet and
Sideboard, swell drawer,
French plate 20x40.
Golden Oak. Swelled front.
Handsomely carved, French
plate 22x50.
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Combination Oval Mirror, Open
Carved work, Swelled front.
Curved Glass.
Try Us. We Sell Cheaply.
THE LEADER DEFT STORE
4th and Market Streets. Bloomsburg, Pa
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