C!0''lfiisl$l IT' ,1K VOI, 37. BLOOMSBURG. I' A. THURSDAY. DECKMBKR 25, W02. NO ri2 EDE32. W. T. H. ED3AP. DEAD. T. H. Kdgar, whose serious ill ness was noted in these columns last week, succumbed to appendi citis at his home a short distance below Stillwater at half past one Saturday. He had been ill for some time with the disease and on Monday previous an operation was performed in the hope that his life could be saved, but it had been de layed too long, as the appendix had already broken. He improved sufficiently to revive the hopes of the physicians, but improvement was very brief. His condition grew worse on Wednesday and after three days hard struggle for life, death conquered. Mr. Kdgar was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar, now both de ceased, and was born in Fishing creek township February 15th, 1845. He was educated in the common schools aud at New Columbus Academy and remained at home until he was nineteen years of age. He began life for himself by serving a full term of apprenticeship at the cabinet maker's trade at Cambra. He lett Cambra in 1S67 going to Rohrsburg where he conducted a mercantile business. He was similcrly en gaged at Centralia and Mt. Carmel. At the latter place his store was destroyed by fire, after which he moved to Benton. He was engaged for a time operating a saw mill at the North Mountain. He disposed of this, however, and in 1877 re turned to his boyhood home at Stillwater where he has resided ever since. He erected a planing mill at a little village known as Ikeler Town, midway between Stillwater and Forks where he manufactured on an extensive scale all kinds of building material, such as doors, sashes, windows, etc. He was also a contractor of considerable note, and has erected many dwellings in Bloomsburg, Benton and other towns. The surviving family consists of a wife, formerly Miss Cecilia Mc Henry, daughter of James D. Mc Henry and two children, one daughter, Mrs. W. L. McHenry. and one son Orvis Roy. Another son Harry O. died about fifteen years ago. The funeral occurred on Monday. Services were con ducted in the Christian church, of which the deceased was a devout member, by Rev. Sawtelle, of Ben ton, and interment was made in the cemetery connected with the church. In the death of Mr. Edgar Fish ingcreek township loses one of its best citizens, a man who stood high, not only in the community where he resided, but with everybody who knew him. Eeacua Bojs do Well That the Rescue Fire Company is an organization that is pleasing to the people in general was amply attested Friday evening when there gathered in the Town Hall one of the largest crowds that ever attend ed a dance in that building. The rrancrements for the affair were in . charge of a committee composed of the following geutletnen: isaian Ohl, president; Boyd Prentiss, sec retary: Charles Hartman, treasurer, "and Frank R. Drake, Augustus Hacenniver. Thos. Metheral, John Corbett and Boyd Fry, and to their very careful attention to every little detail is attributed the magninceni La Tourette's orchestra furnished the music and the selections were all well chosen and rendered in good time. Hew Officers for Irondala Electrio Light Company. Dr. W. M. Reber is now presi dent of tie new Irondale Electric light, Heat & Power Company. The recent death of William S. Moyer made the office vacant and Dr.' Reber was elected to it at a meeting of the company Monday evening. Robert L. Runyon was elected to the treasurership, Dr. Reber's former office, and C. A. Kleim was made a director of the company. The company has been very much put back with the work out at the plant, owing to the high water. The cement work at the forebay has been finished, however, and the wheels are now being placed in position. We wish all our subscribers and patrons a Merry Christmas. REPORT OF TUE CONMTION OF THE MoomsMrg Na tional Mmk At the Close of Business Nov. 2otli, 1902. RESOURCES. Loans and Investments, $443,810.34 Furniture and Fixtures, - 8,000.00 Cash and Reserve, - - 95.343-63 $55153-97 A. Z. SCHOCH, President. Read My An on 5T11 Tace. BRIC-A-BRAC AND Fancy China, Our customers can spend a pleas ant hour in this department of our store in studying the collections ot M, Brioa-BraQ and Fancy Ct!ra. We have kept in mind the general demand for really artistic goods at moderate cost, and while the stock . - o1ilinr;it and eX- contains su v.-- , pensive pieces, it is made up m.-iinly . nmntirx snrtS I 01 me wuic f 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 184J. Saturday Horning, December 27th WE COMMENCE OUR CLEAR MICE SALE OF ALL Suits and Overcoats 1-3 OFF ON Ben Gi Up - LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, - - $60,000.00 Surplus and Profits.(Net) 43.134 3 Circulation, - - 60,000.00 individual ueposus, - 330,545.1a Bank Deposits - - - 2.474 62 $SSJ.'S397 WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. J. Q. WELLS, Coal is scarce and high in price, but our stock bought for the Christmas trade will be sold at very low prices, such as Cutlery, Nickle Ware, Delph Ware Skates, Games, Mechanical Toys, Bath Roorrr Fixtures. o FOR SALE BY J.G. Wells, General Hardware, Bloomsburg, Pa. ALL SUITS AND COATS deling, to - date Clothier, Bloomsburg, Penna. assess! RESOLUTIONS OF EESPEOT To William S. Moyer, President of the Farm ers National Bank. The board of directors of the Farmers National Bank, express their sorrow for the death of William S. Moyer, president of the bank, and spread upon the minutes their tribute to his memory. His high sense of honor, and un swerving integrity drew to him hosts of friends. His daily life plumbed by the line of rectitude, always with an honest respect for the rights of others, in spired confidence and faith in his words and acts, aud his many friend ships were the evidence of the close ties and strong associations he formed. As a citizen Mr. Moyer was active in the improvement of the town and community, and ever ready in a substantial manner to promote mat ters of general interest. President of the bank from its organization be displayed unusual business acumen, sound judgment in financial matters, a broad knowledge of men and affairs, and in his death the bank loses a most efficient offi cer, and the board a conscientious member, who by his uniform court esy and kindly , manner made the association pleasant, and its rever ence a sincere regret. H. A. McKilup.) N. U. Funk, VCom. Dr. J. J. Brown,) NORMAL EXOURSiONISTS MEET PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. The Normal School excursion to the National Capital returned Fri day evening, arriving in Blooms burg at nine o'clock. The trip throughout was a delightful one. Everybody was very much pleased with the kind and courteous treat ment received at all the points visited. Oa Thursday afternoon, the party together with one hund red and fifty teachers from Sus quehanna County had the honor of meeting President Roosevelt. When Valley Fot:e was reached on the return trip, a stop of sufficient time to permit a visit to Washington's famous headquarters, was made. The Leader. The Leader. Christinas I For the festive occasion, we have made extra arrangements at considerable expense. We have gbtten our building ready for the crowds that favor us with their presence during the month of December. Under J a gigantic umbrella, 18 feet spread, we have arrrnged As usual we have a line of all the best selling books at wholesale prices. Nothing better for Christmas gifts. BOOKS THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE. Sleeply Hollow Chairs. $20.00, $25.00, $43.00, Cure for insomnia. BOOHING CHARS. Golden Oak, Quartered Oak $2.00 up to $10.00. COMBINATION BE3KS. 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. The Leader Store Company Ltd.. 4th and Markgti Stetji - 9? twi-; t -. i I I The Leader. j - i ure of seeing our art i s t i c arrange ments will repay you for a visit and the child will be de lighted. I 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 speciallly designed fancy box. 'The box it self is a beauty and de signs are private to us. I IC ID 1 jet H b ui-ii. hl.e, ortc. lor n LS h 'UKKtlt 4.-. is tnlill hi re IrM 0) ,1 r. Iia:r. Ih. tit-ay I 1 L
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