el, sc tit VOL 37. HLOOMSBUUG. PA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 7, 1902. NO. 32 WW THE ELEMENTS WARRED Tremendous Electrical Storm Playi Havoc. Bloomsburg was the meeting place of two violent electrical storms about six o'clock Sunday evening. The day had been a particularly warm om, scarcely a cloud throughout the twelve hours had obscured the sun's rays, and their heat was intense. Suddenly there appeared in the western sky a huge black cloud which quickly covered the vault of heaven from horizon to zenith. A mysterious darkness enveloped the earth, and at intervals of a few seconds, the great black mass was fractured by blinding flashes that zigzagged across it, and the whole firmament seemed ablaze with light. Loud claps of thunder followed each other with a regularity that was uncomfortable in the extreme. Then the sky took on a leaden hue, and a blinding downpour of rain and hail followed. It seemed as though a cloud had burst. The gutters were inadequate to carry off the surplus, and in many parts of the town water covered the pave ments to the depth of several inches. Nor did the lightning cease with the descent of the rain. Two buildings in Femville were struck by the fiery element during the progress of the storm, the resi dences of E. W. Welliver and John II. Long. In the first instance Miss Lulu Wolfinger, had a miracu lous escape from death. She was sitting by the stove, only a few feet away from where the bolt entered. The little four year old son of Mr. J Welliver, who was watching the rain drops play down the window J panes, was hurled across the room with violent force, but he was un injured. No damage was done to either building. The storm was severe north of Blooinsburg. A bolt of lightning struck the barn ot Nehemiah Kitchen at Rohrsburg destroying the building together with all of its contents. This year's grain was all consumed, and two horses, three cows, and a number of hogs were burned to death. Mr. Kitchen had the property insured, but not sufficiently to cover the loss. In Center township a ball of fire darted upon Klislia Hagenbuch's barn, and in a few seconds the structure was ablaze. The high wind communicated the flames to the ajacent outbuildings, and all were reduced to ashes. The season's crops were stored in the barn, they too went up in smoke. It required , hard work to save the dwelling house from destruction, and while bending their efforts in this direc tion Bruce Harrison and Henry Thomas fell from the roof to the ground. The latter had his shoulder blade broken and was otherwise hurt. Harrison was injured inter nally, but not seriously. Whether or not the property was insured we are nnable to say. The buildings were occupied by a son-in-law Hervey Vanderslice. Other minor damages are report ed throughout the county. It was without doubt the most terrifying electrical storm that has visited this section in years. The Yale Wonder Clock- W. S. Rishston on Monday pur chased and had placed in his store a Yale Wonder Clock. It is an in tricate and ingenious piece of ma chinery, and was purchased by Mr. Rishton for advertising purposes. By placing a nickel in the slot you are treated to a piece of music which compares very favorably to the music made on the large Regina music boxes, and besides you re ceive a check which entitles you to full value for the nickle paid. There are no blanks. The clock is fitted with four electric light bulbs, white, green, blue and red. One ot these flashes on with every nickle that is put in and iudicates the amount of goods that you are en- , titled to. for instance the white . Iiorht- ia tiiiA ivntc hlno licrnr ten , cents, greeu light fifteen cents, and tha red light twenty-five cents. mere is a little aluminum ticicet, . nihinh rrr focnnn H o nuth tlio nr rY fit the light, and these ate redeemable in goods whenever presented at the ' counter. The clock has caucht the . o attention of nearly every oue who has passed the store since its in stallation, and it is bound to be a ; winner. , fORMINO OOMMIITELS. There have been some com plaints heard that this one or that one has not been appointed on some of the Centennial committees. There was no intention on the part oi the management to slight or omit anyone, but it was desirable to ' have the committees composed of men who would give their time to the necessary work to be done. At the outset the public meetings were not as largely attended as was expected, and in forming the com mittees it was but natural that those should be chosen who had shown some interest in the move ment. In fact, it such men had not been appointed the project would have been abandoned for want of support. It was a question in the minds of the more active ones for several weeks whether the flame of centennir.l enthusiasm could be fanned into life sufficient to make a success of it. Now that it is undoubtedly eoing; to be a great big success, there is no trouble to find people who are anxious to serve on committees. The chair man in appointing the committees took much time in their selection. and it was after much consultation with the leaders that he announced them. Some may have been omitted who ought to have been on, but it was not intentional. If any one thinks it is an easy job to select a score of Committees in cluding several hundred names, let him tackle it once. A Deal of Immense Importance. The Central Pennsylvania & Western Railroad, extending from Watsontown to Orangeville has changed hands. A syndicate, of which State Senator J. Henry Cochran is the president, is the new owner of the road. The line is to be extended eighteen miles to, Berwick. The directors of the new concern are Frederick H. Eaton, president of the American Car and Foundry Company, Charles H. Dickerman, of Milton, Democratic candidate for Congress from this district; E. B. Tustin, of Blooms- burg; James L. Mitchell, of the Webster Coal and Coke Company; Eugene R. Payne, and Seth Mc Cormick, of Williamsport. The name of the road has been changed to the Susquehanna, Blooinsburg and Berwick Railroad. The consummation of this deal means the biggest thing that the country, through which the road passes, has seen for many years, and practically places Millville, Orangeville, Light Street, Berwick upon an excellent freight basis. Work upon the new extension, it is understood will be commenced at once. The route from Eyers Grove will follow Little Fishing- creek to Light Street, thence up through the Briarcreek valley to Berwick, taking in Lime Ridge and the other towns along the line Whether a branch will be built from Light Street to Blooinsburg has not yet been definitely decided It is just possible that the tracks of the Blooinsburg & Sullivan Rail road will be used by the new syndi cate. Berwick's big plants will have the best possible shipping facilities, and at Watsontown the road will be an important feeder for the Pennsylvania. Oaropmeetioo: at Shawnee Park. A grand colored campmeeting will be held at Shawnee Park, commencing Sunday, August 17th and continuing every day until the 31st inclusive. Services will be in charge of Bishop A. F. Dickson and Right Rev. C. M. liecKelt. Excellent singing by the Dinwiddle Choir, formerly of the John A. Dix Industrial School, Dinwiddle Co., Virginia. This is one of the best colored choirs in the state and is composed of Sterling C. Rex, 1st tenor ; Clarence Meridith, 2nd tenor ; Harry Cryer, 1st basso ; Jas. M. Thomas, 2nd basso; Miss Mamie Thomas, Mrs. Evelyn Meri dith, Mrs. Hilda Thomas aud Mrs. Thomas Dorsey. Services begin at 10:30 a. m., 3:00 and 8:00 p. in. Sundays, and 8:00 p. m. during the week. Refreshments will be served on the grounds. Everybody in vited. Postmaster Jas. C. Brown has reccommended the appointment of W. E. Searles, as sub-letter carrier to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of B. W. Hagenbuch. Well Equipped, And Want Your Business. Our Vault, Safe and general equipment are modern in every respect, and "supply every convenience and safeguard for banking. We do an exclusive banking business, and consequently nobody can serve you better. If you are not already a customer, we solicit Your Ac count upon the basis of Sound and Progressive Banking, Liberal and Fair Treatment. Bloomsbiin? A. Z. SCHOCH, President. Read Mv Ad on 5TH I'age. Every Movement, No matter what the grade is carefully inspected before going out of this store. Every Watch Is backed by our unquali fied guarantee a guarantee that's kept. J. Lee Martin, Jeweler and Optician. Telephone 1842. ARGUMENT HEAEU- In Case ot Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Against County Commissoinors. Testimony in the eauitv case of the Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company against the Cpunty Commissioners was heard before Judge Little on Tuesday. James Scarlet represented the Trol ley Company while the Commiss ioners' side of the case was looked after by B. Frank Zarr. Attorney Scarlet opened the case tor the plaintiffs by reading County Surveyor Boyd Trescott's report 111 which ne recommenas tne laying of only oue track and that the south side of the bridge be used for that purpose. The cost of placing the bridge iu condition for trolley traffic, ac cording to the testimony of M. F. D. Scanlon would amount to about $6000 for a single track. The cost of a double track would be double that amount and maybe more. Mr. Scanlon concluded by stating that the company was opposed to double tracking the bridge for two reasons. First, because the frog system would not only be inconvenient to the company, but would also be a continued source of annoyance to the traveling public. Secondly, it would necessitate the expenditure of twice tne amount ot money wnen there is no necessity for it. For the defendants J. H. Vas tine, S. D. Rinard, John Deitner, Chas. E. Randall, Chas. Pfahler, Win. H. Fisher, Isaiah Baylor and Joseph Roberts were called. With the exception of Mr. Pfahler all of them held to the belief that two tracks across the biidge would be the safest and best. The evidence closed by the plain tiffs calling John S. Mensch and P. S. Kashner. Both substantiat ed the contention of the defendants' witnesses, favoring two tracks. The court then adjourned, but reconvened at three p. m. when argument was made. Scarlet for the plaintiffs and Zarr for the de fendants. The court took the pa pers but withheld its decision. The Rescue Fire Company has decided to rent uniforms for the Firemens' Centennial parade. National Mtrnk WM. II. IIIDLAY, Cashier. I Have Moved Into my own yellow front building, former ly occupied by Ben Gidding's clothing store, and am receiv ing the following Summer Goods: Food General Hardware. Warrio r Enn's Baiting was Opportune. The Carpet Mill Athletic Associa tion team was walloped by Warrioi Run at Athletic Park Saturday after noon because their visitors hit the ball hard and timely. Fifteen hits including seven two basers, explains, better than words, the cause ot the locals defeat. The home team put up a very pretty fielding game, and hit the ball, nearly as hard as their opponents, but the hits, invariably came when the bases were empty. One of the neatest catches of the game was made by Joe Stiner. He gathered in a hit to right field while running backwards into the crowd. There were several nice double plays made all of which were loudly ap plauded. The crowd was large and enthusiastic. The score: BLOOMSBURG. r h Hummel, 2b 1 2 Hagcmyer, ss o 2 Beagle, If .0 1 Miller, 3b 1 2 Taylor, cf. 2 2 Rinker, ib o 1 Stiner, rf. 1 2 o 7 o 2 1 o 13 I I I Savitts, p o t Edgar, c 1 1 Lyons, p o o o Ifi) Chp- pers, 0 cents (p) Total 6 1426 14 o "Kilcoyne out on infield hit. WARRIOR RUN. R h o a e Jones, ib 1 1 8 o o Speicher, 3b 2 2 4 o 1 Kane, 2b 3 1 5 3 Kilcoyne, rf ..o 2 o o 1 Evans, If 1 1 2 o o Richards, c 1 2 3 3 o Waters, cf 2 2 3 o o Paul, p 1 3 r 6 o Gallagher, ss 1 1 11 o Total 12 15 27 13 4 Score bv innings - j - a Warrior Run. .220020600 Bloomsburg . ,.010011300 Two base hits Hagemeyer, Mil ler, Taylor, Rinker, Stiner, Paul 2, Jones, Speicher, Waters. Hit by pitched ball Miller, Kane 3. Struck out by Savitts 1, by Paul 3. Double plays bavits to Hummel to Kinker. Passed ball Richards. Wild throw Rinker. Wild pitch Savitts. Time ihr. 45mm. Umpire Shaffer. THE MAN and HIS HAT! How often they disagree! Here comes a round faced, fat man with a email Derby ; Here is a tall, blender man with a thin face, and he is wearing a big cowboy hat ! They don't go to the right store to buy Hats not enough variety ; can't find a hat to suit them, and rather than hunt around, take anything. You're bound to find the right hat here, because the variety is here and fashion eays: Wear the style that looks well. Soft Hats, 3.00, 2.50, 2.00, 1.50, 1. 00 and 50 cents. Derbys, 5,00 3.00, 2.50, 2.00 and 1.50. Bring Your Head Here for Satisfaction. The Clothier, Bloomsburg;, Penn'a., Corner Main and Center &ts. 0 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. Special Summer ale OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. An assortment of Fine Undermuslins at Special Prices. Every garment offered is faultless in style and fit, made of the best materials and trimmed in the most desirable fashion. The entire assortment consists of . the Superior in every respect. "QUEEN" GOWNS. Handsome styles made and trimmed in a fashion very much superior to the goods you are usea to nncung at speciai tsaies. "Queen" Corset Covers ancj Drawers. Note the fine inserting and the fit of these superior gar ments. As dainty goods as we ever had in our store, and the prices at which we bought them permit us to underprice any similar offering ever made in this or any other store in town.. The illustration does scant justice to the garments shown, COME AND SEE THE COODS. Prices of Garments Illustrated for this sale only 49 cents each SALE COMMENCES Tuesday, August 12th, AND CONTINUES ONE WEEK The Leader Store Co., Limited, 4th, aud Market Streets. Bloomsburg, Pa. famous "queen" undermuslins. -QUEEN" SKIRTS. Swell, Stylish Skirts that fit, "V nXr buy white skirts as you have never bought them before.
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