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VOL 37.
BLOOMSBUltG. PA. THURSDAY. NAY 8, Wi.
NO. 19
THE CENTENNIAL.
Committee on Program Will
Report Friday Night.
MEETING IN COURT HOUSE.
Chairman Townsend has appointed
the following gentlemen as a commit
tee to outline a program for the cen
tennial celebration of Bloomsburg:
J. C. Brown, Dr. J. P. We'sh, J. M.
Staver. W. P. Meigs and VV. S. Rish
ton. The committee held a meeting
on Monday evening, and are prepared
to make their report. A public meet
ing will be held in the Court House
on Friday evening at 8 o'clock at
which time the report will be read.
The band will be present and several
short addresses will be made. The
public generally is invited, and
especially the ladies, as their assist
ance will be highly necessary in order
to make the event a success. The
Civic Club has already expressed its
willingness to help in any way in its
power, and they will probably organize
an historical museum.
After the program has been ar
ranged the finance committee will
undertake to secure subscriptions suf
ficient to carry it out, and then all
the necessary committees will be ap
pointed to arrange the details of the
program. The Centennial looks like
an assured fact, and it is the deter
mination of those in charge to make
it a success. Let there be a big
meeting on Friday night.
JEREMIAH SNIDER ARRESTED.
For the Retention ol Illegal Commissions the
County Treasurer is In the Hands
of the Law.
County treasurer Jeremiah Snyder
was arrested by Constable John Gibbs
at Slabtown on Saturday. The com
plainant is the Taxpayers Association
represented in this particular case by
J. E. Kiefer. The charge against
Mr. Snyder is the retention of com
missions on license monies. The
retention has been going on for
the past three years, so it is claim
ed. The specified amounts which
have not been turned over to
the townships to which they properly
belong are as follows: 1900, $357;
1901, $327; 1902, $339.
The license law of 1887 allowed
the County Treasurer a commission
of five per cent. Four-fifths of the
money is then to be returned to the
townships for the maintenance of the
highways and the remaining one-fifth
to the State. In 189 1 this act was
amended but no mention was made
as to the treasurer's commission.
Mr. Snyder waived a hearing before
Squire Ringler and gave bail in the
sum of $500, with William Krick
baum as security, for his appearance
at this term of court. The case will
now be tried. A conviction carries
with it a fine equal to the amount of
money retained and an imprisonment
of five years. This is the maximum
sentence.
In charging the grand jury on Mon
day Judge Little explained the law
very fully, saying among other things
that while the retention of commis
sions may have been done with no
criminal intent, still that under the act
of 1 89 1, if any such moneys had been
retained the statutory crime had been
committed, and cautioned the jury to
do their duty fearlessly. The grand
jury found a true bill against Treas
urer Snyder on Wednesday.
They Settled.
Daniel Stiner and Oliver Hammer
were the principals in a fist fight
which occurred in front of the U. S.
Express office Tuesday afternoon.
Several blows had been struck on
each side when policeman Knorr
interposed and the two were arraigned
before Mayor Townsend. The hear
ing was postponed until Wednesday
rooming when a fine of $3.60 was
imposed on each of them.
Young Hammer, after leaving the
Mayor's Court, went to the office of
Squire Jacoby and arrested Stiner for
carrying concealed weapons. It ap
pears' that in the altercation Hammer
had been struck twice with a large
brass ball fastened in the end of a
handkerchief. It was tor having this
weapon upon his person that the
charge was made. Hammer finally
agreed to withdraw the charge and
call it "quits" if Stiner would pay the
town fines. This he did and the
matter was settled. The fight was
the result of too much talk and the
Squire in discharging the case sug
gested that in the future they keep
their mouths shut.
W. W. EVANS WIB3.
Elected Superintendent of Public School! by
t ... ...
n uverwnoiming majority.
There can be no disputing the fact
that William W. Evans was the choice
of the Directors for the office of Sup
intendent of Public schools of this
county. Out of 164 votes, which by
the way is the largest number ever
cast for this office, he received 136.
Prof. A. TJ. Lusher was second with
29 votes, J. Smith Murphy of Cen
tralia receiving 9.
The meeting was called to order in
the Court House at two o'clock by
the retiring County Superintendent
J. K. Miller. Dr. F. W. Redeker of
Bloomsburg and Dr. L. B. Kline of
Catawissa were nominated for chair
men. A rising vote was taken to de
termine the choice of the convention,
which resulted in the election of Dr.
Redeker. The organization was com
pleted by electing W. P. Zehner of
Main township, secretary and Wm.
Vastine of Catawissa reading clerk.
The chairman appointed John C.
Rutter of Bloomsburg, Sterling W.
Dickson of Berwick and T. M. Rcilly
of Centralia, tellers to count the vote
for county superintendent.
The convention was ready for nom
inations. W. W. Lvans of Blooms
burg was nominated by G. Y. Mowery
of Montour township, seconded by
Joseph Garrison of Bloomsburg. The
latter gentleman spoke of the peculior
fitness of the candidate, dwelling par
ticularly upon his thorough education,
and good character.
J. Smith Murphy of Centralia .was
placed in nomination by C. J. 'Fisher
Esq., of Catawissa. Mr. Fisher recit
ed the many qualifications of the can
didate he represented. The nomina
tion was seconded by J. J. O'Donnell
of Centralia.
The name of Trof. A. U. Lesher of
Berwick as a candidate was presented
to the convention, in a few well chosen
remarks by Sterling W. Dickson of
Berwick. The nomination was second
ed by E. H. Smith of Mifflinville.
The vote was then taken. The re
sult was a surprise only in the majority.
Throughout the morning it was evident
that Mr. Evans would be elected, but
neither he nor his friends had hopes
of such t great victory.
When the result was announced the
convention broke into cheers, and
cries of "Evans" were heard on every
side. Mr. Evans acceded to the wish
and stepped to the front thanked the
directors for the honor bestowed upon
him, and promised faithfulness to the
cause of education, and asked for the
support and co-operation of directors
and teachers.
Prof. Lesher also responded. He
thanked the twenty-nine directors who
stood by him so loyally, and assured
his successful opponent that he would
at all times give him his hearty sup
port. As he stepped to the side and
extended his right hand to Mr. Evans,
the scene presented was a pretty one,
a most fitting finale to an honorably
conducted campaign, and one which
thoroughly pleased the large audience.
The convention closed with a few
remarks from J. Smith Murphy.
A eorrect list of the directors follows:
Beaver Simon Hons, Herman lietcher,
Boyd Longenberger, Levi Singley, Miles
Kitlenhouse, P, II. Fisher.
Benton Twp. Geo. M. Gibbons, I. J.
Thomas, E. S. Evans, M. T. Mcllenry, K.
M. bhultz, I. A. Ilartman.
Benton Bono. R. T. Smith, I. E. Pat
terson, Glenn A. Tubbs, S. U. Karns, J. B.
Laubach, B. W. Crossley.
Berwick F. P. Hill, T. V. Sherwood,
S. W. Dickson, W. S.ohson, II. E.Walton,
J. E. Smith.
Bloomsburg F. W. Kededcr, V. E.
Rinker, J. C Brown, C. A. Kleiin, Joseph
Garrisun, J. C. Kutter, Jr.
Bkiarcrkek Emanuel Yost, W. H. Sit
ter, S- VV. Adams, Iavid P. Smith, L. K.
Harman, M. H. Croop.
Catawissa Twp.-Alfred Hower. Emerson
Creasy, Henry Keifer, Wellington Adams,
Kersey Yeager, Clias. Bankes.
Catawissa Bono. W. B. Robbins, James
T. Fox, W. B. Shuck, Wm. Vastine, C. J.
Fisher, L. B. Kline.
Centralia Geo. W. Davis, J. P. Laugh
lin, J. J. O'Donnell, J. M. Keilly, Thomas
Madden, John Kenney.
CEnTKE J, D. Bower, I. D. Hartman, C.
F. Sitter, Levi Fester, John E. Shuman,
Pierce Keifer.
Cleveland Clark Rhodes, J. L. Fisher,
Edward Rhodes, C. E. Stine, Simon I.iby,
Chas. Kline.
Convngiiam Peter Bodman, Frank Sny
der, Emanuel I.evan, James Wilson, James
Corrigan, Martin Mohan.
Fisiiingcreek N. W. Hess, S. A. Mo
Henry, A W. Buckalew, A. II. Hess, P.W.
Ash, B. W. Hess.
Franklin D. M. Reeder, Wm. E.
Hower, Paul M. Shultz, George Ilartman,
Sylvester Hower, J. M. Mover,
Greenwood I. S. Girton, G. E. Beck,
S. A. Miller, A. W. Eves, Alfred Heacock,
Joseph W. Reece.
Hemlock S. H. Ohl, W. H. MeCarty,
Continued on 5th page, 3rd Col.
THE-
Bloomslbrarg Na tional BaMlk
The conservative banker iu making loans, must know to a
certainty that his applicants or sureties are responsible and
worthy of credit. The prudent depositor should likewise know
the character and standing of the bank with which he deals.
We therefore submit a list of our officers and directors believing
that their reputation and business ability warrants your con
fidence. If so, we respectfully solicit your patronage.
A. Z. SCIIOCH, President. PAUL Iv. WIRT, Vice President.
WM. II. HIDLAY, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
Henry J. Clark, Joseph Ratti, Paul E. Wirt,
Harrison J. Conner, O. W. Cherington, J. Lee Harman,
bamucl Wigfall, Harvey W. Hess, Frank Ikeler,
Wellington M. Longenberger, A. Z. Schoch.
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 54 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.
SUITS
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.
SUCCESSOR TO
I, W. Hartman & Son,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Read Mv Ad on 5T11 Page.
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Can buy a 14 Karat solid
Gold Ladies' Watch
fitted with a Waltham or
Elgin movement for
$15.00
Guaranteed.
At my Jewelry Store.
J. Lee Martin,
Jeweler and Optician.
Come in and look at them.
Telephone 1S42.
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 :
THE
PANAMA
HAT
Will be worn this season by smart dressers
who are always on the lookout for "the
thing. We have the right shapes in both
the genuine Panama and the imitation. If
you can tell the difference, you are a good
judge of Hats. Come in and see theee
swell Summer Hats need'ntbuy just see.
50 cents to $12.00.
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The Clothier,
Bloomsburp;, Penn'a.
IS Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
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The Leader Dep't Store.
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Washing
flachines $3.75.
Get prices on
Poultry Wire,
and Fence Wire.
T. GK "WELLS,
General Hardware.
lire Destroys Property in Rupert.
Fire at an early hour Sunday morn
ing completely destroyed the Keg
Works at Rupett. The blaze, which
probably had its origin in the large
grate, burned unmolested, until its
great illumination awakened the resi
dents of the village, then it was too
late to save the building, or even any
portion of it, and the people stood
and watched the swift destruction of
the industry. There was a good lot
of material, such as staves and head
ing wood, in the building, all of which
was burned. This is the fifth time
that fire has destroyed the building.
We are uninformed as to the loss sustained.
Must Stay Away-
The course of an outfit consisting
of two men, presumably Italians, and
a large bear was changed on Monday
when they were refused admission to
the town. The spread of smallpox
in some of .the towns around us has
been attributed to this cause, and in
the future a quarantine is to be ob
served, and all foreigners of this class
excluded- Mayor Townsend was in
formed by message from Catawissa,
that the men were coming this way
and he instructed Chief of Police
Knorr to be on the lookout for them.
They were detected by officer A. M.
Wintersteen who promptly ordered
them to leave.
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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 are clean and of fashionable de
sign and finish. You'll lose money by
not looking us over before purchasing.
Attractive
Bargains in
Sideboards.
$18
Golden Oak. Swell top drawer.
French beveled plate 10xo2.
30 Combination China Closet and
Sideboard, swell drawer,
French plate 20x40.
$ A f Golden Oak. Swelled front
Handsomely carved, French
plate 22x50.
Combination Oval Mirror, Open
Carved work, Swelled front.
Curved Glass.
Try Us. We Sell Cheaply.
THE LEADER DEP'T STORE,
4th and Market Streets. Bloomsburg, Pa
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