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UI.OOMSBURG. PA. THURSDAY. DECIiMBEUll, li02
NO. 50
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.,
B- Uronse. a Brakeman on the B- &
E. B- Attempt! to Gross the Track
to Signal the Conductor and
is Uaught Beneath the
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Both Legs Severed. Expires on (he
Way to the Hospital.
Jamison City was the scens of a
distressing accident on Saturday
when N. B. Crouse, of Forks, a
brakeman on the Bloomsburg &
Sullivan Railroad was caught be
neath the wheels of a train and
both legs cut off. When the re
port of the accident first reached
town it was said that Crouse had
thrown open the switch and was
crossing the track when he was
knocked down by the train. From
a more reliable source we are in
formed that he had just broken a
coupling and had attempted to step
from one car to another, when he
fell beneath the cars and was run
over. Both legs above the knee
were terribly crushed and he was
otherwise bruised. He was remov
ed to the station, near by, by fellow
workmen and medical aid summon
ed. lie was brought to Bloomsburg
by Dr. Carey and Mrs. Crouse,
wife of the unfortunate man, who
joined them at Forks. They were
met here by Dr. Redckcr and Supt.
Campbell, of the B. &S. R. R. Co.,
who assisted in transfering him to
the D. L. & W. train. He was to
be taken to the Wilkes-Barre Hos
pital but when the train reached
Plymouth he was dead.
The body was transferred to the
south-bound train arriving here at
8:17 and was taken up by a special
train on the B. & S. to his home
at Forks.
It is a sad blow to his wife who
has lost a kind, indulgent husband
and she is now left alone with a lit
tle child. Mysterious indeed, and
past finding out, are the ways of
' the all wise Providence. The en
tire community extends general
and heaitfelt sympathy to the grief
stricken wife.
N. B. Crouse was about thirty
five years of age. The funeral oc
curred Wednesday morning. Ser
vices were conducted in the Zion
Church by Rev. A. Iloutz, of Or
angeville. Interment was made in
the cemetery belonging to the
church.
With the Wheelmen.
Guy Sleppy and Clem R. Weiss
won the first and second prizes at the
gentlemen's euchre Tuesday evening.
The club is in a better financial
condition now than at any time m its
history. The membership fees more
than pay all the running expenses,
and the revenue deiived from the
pool table, cigars and euchre parties
constitutes a substantial balance which
eoes into the treasury at the end of
each month.
J. Warren Lee is the club's pres
ent efficient treasurer.
The handicap pool tournament is
now on and is proving very interest
ing. There are twenty contestants.
The scratch men, three i 1 number,
are Gerald Gross, H. J. Achenbach
and D. J. Tasker. The last named
is the present pool champion ol the
club, he having defeated H. J. Ach
enbach in a hundred ball match Sat
urday evening.
WILLIAM S. MOYER STRICKEN.
On Mondav ' evening at about
ninp n'rlnrk William S. Mover of
' the firm of Moyer Bros, and Presi
dent of the Farmers National Bank,
had a paralytic stroke in the store.
Doctors Bruuer and Reber were
summoned and he was removed to
his home. His condition has grown
worse, and this morning there is
but slight hope of his recovery.
The death of Robert Bogert,
which occurred at his home in Mill
ville Sunday evening, has called
forth many expressions of sorrow,
especially from those who knew
him while he resided in town. Dur
ing his residence in Bloomsburg he
clerked forS. R. Bidleman, and it
was while thus engaged that the
symptoms of the fatal malady con
sumption manifested themselves.
He was twenty-two years of age.
The fuueral occurred yesterday
morning. Rev. McLinn of the
Lutheran Church officiated. Inter
ment at Light Street.
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W. S. Rishton moved into his
new bouse on Tuesday.
WILL SOON BE
THE usual problem confronts you
--same old trouble as last year.
"It's hard to find things to give men."
If you find it so,a visit here will help
you to decide and afford you relief.
Our store is full of articles suitable
for a man's Christmas. Run your
eyes down this list--you will certainly
strike something HE would be de
lighted to have.
Overcoat,
Gloves,
Night Robe,
Shirts,
Smoking Jacket, Hosiery, Muffler,
Raincoat, Shirt Protectors, Hand
kerchiefs, Etc., Etc.
Ben Oiddiim
The Clothier,
Bloomsburg, - Penna.
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Suit,
Cap,
Bath
Robes,
Neckwear, Suspenders, Collars,
Cuffs, Umbrella, White Vest,
Housecoats, Sweaters, Trunks,
Valises, Etc., Etc.
When Christmas shopping we
would be pleased to have you come
here with your troubles and we'll
fix"Hiri" out.
CBBB3ESXD
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RETORT OF THE CON'MTIOJJ OK THE
At the Close of Business Nov. 25th, 1002.
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
$448,810.34 Capital Stock, - $60,000.00
8,000.00 Surplus and Profus,(Net) 43,134 23
95)343 3 Circulation, - - 60,000.00
Individual Deposits, - 386,545.12
Bank Deposits ... 2.474.62
Loans and Investments,
Furniture and Fixtures,
Cash and Reserve, -
SSStJ 97 $SS2.iS3 97
A. Z. SCIIOCII, President. WM. II. HIDLAY, Cashier.
Rkad My Ad on 5111 I'aoe.
Bric-a-Brac and
Fancy China,
Our customers can spend a pleas
ant hour in this department of our
store in studying the collections of
Rrt, Bric-a-BraQ and
Fncy Ctira.
We have kept in mind the general
demand for really artistic goods at
moderate cost, and while the stock
contains some elaborate and ex
pensive pieces, it is made up mainly
of the more practical sorts
At Popular Prices.
A glance through our stock
will satisfy our customers that
our prices are secure from
competition.
J. Lee Martin,
Jeweler and Optician.
Telephone 1842.
A Barber Shop at Your Finger Ends
"NEW GEM"
SAFETY RAZORS
XWjEllTHATS FINE! VW
S&Y THE SUPPLY IS NORMAL
Coal operators throughout the
region declare that the complaints of
the dealers in New York, Philadel
phia and Washington that coal is not
being shipped into those cities are
without foundation. They are daily
in receipt of as much and more coal
than on any day before the strike,
but the trouble, the operators say, is
that the stock on hand was depleted
during the progress of the strike and
those who were wont to lay ;n their
stocks of coal lor the Winter in July
now want to have the whole amount
for their Winter's use delivered to
them at once.
WHETHER your beard grows out up
down stiff or any other way alove
surface, it's all the same to the New Gem
Razor. No other shaving device is cnpiible
of overcoming these peculiarities of shaving,
in the best interests of your face. A few
strokes easily made and you feel as caper as
you do after an invigorating wash-up.
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FOR SALE BY
J.G.Wells,
General Hardware,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
W. H. Krickbaura Dead.
William H. Krickbaum, one of
Wilkes-Barre's representative busi
ness men, died of heart failure at
his home ou Parrish street, Wed
nesday afternoon. The deceased
was 61 years old and formerly re
sided at Cambra where he conduct
ed a store and farm. He was well
known and highly esteemed. Mr.
Krickbaum was twice married. His
former wife died of heart disease at
the Huntington Valley camp ground
some years ago. He is survived by
wife, nee Miss Abigal Bacon, of
Cambra, and a sou and daughter,
Dr. W. II. Krickbaum, of Pitts
burg, and Miss Rozell, who resides
at home.
The remains arrived in Blooms
burg on Saturday on the early
train and were taken to Benton,
where services were conducted.
The funeral was largely attended.
Burial was made in the Cemetery
connected with the Hamline
Church.
loo Many Merchants.
Berwick's prosperity is attracting
business men from all over the
country, and the town is overrun with
merchants. The extensive improve
ments of the American Car and
Foundry Company, and the steadily
increasing population has given a
wonderful impetus, and the town has
taken rank as one of the most pro
mising in the state.
The Leader.
The Leader.
The Leader.
Christmas
For the festive occasion, we have made extra
arrangements at consiucnble expense. We have gotten
our building ready for the crowds that favor us with
their presence during the month of December. Under
a gigantic umbrella, 1 8' feet spread, we have arrrnged
our toys. The pleas
ure of seeing our
artistic arrange
ments will repay
you for a visit and
"the child will be delighted.
As usual we have
a line of all the best
selling books at
wholesale prices.
Nothing better for
Christmas gifts.
THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE.
P. B. Hartman was in Wilkes
Barre on Tuesday in the interest ot i
Creasy & Wells.
Sloeply Holbw Chairs.
$20.00, $25.00, $43.00,
Cure for insomnia.
ROCKING CIIAIHS.
Golden Oak, Quartered
Oak $2.00 up to $10.00.
COMBINATION DESKS.
17.00, 22.00, 28.00 48.00.
A useful present.
MUSIC CABINETS.
20.00, 21.00, 25.00, 30.00.
A beautiful parlor ornament.
DOLLS A very large
family for adoption this
year, From 5c to 50c.
GAMES A large line
of iron toys. Indestruct
able and will last years.
CROKINOLE- for 1.00.
We have a combination
board upon which 26
games can be played for
1.50.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
In a speciality designed
fancy box. '.The box it
self is a beauty and de
signs are private to us.
The Leader Store Company Ltd.,
4th and Market Streets.
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