tiflti -MY VOL 38. BLOOMSBURG. PA. THURSDAY. MAY 14, 1903. NO. 20 NOT TO BLAME. A SOCIAL EVENING. RETORT OF THE CONDITION OF Iflf Coroner's Jury Exculpates Na gle and Hoffman for Death of Ruth Swayze. Car Shop Men Entertained the Parish House. at Citizens Give Evidence. . The jury empanneled by Coroner B. K. Sharpless ot Catawissa to in quire into the death of little Ruth Swayze whose life was crushed be neath the trolley ear in front of her parent s home in Berwick on Tues day of last week, met at the St. Charles Hotel iu Berwick Saturday evening to hear the evidence and render a verdict. The iury was composed of Edward Schenke, fore man. Philip Clemens, Hud Kline, Tames Ruch, Harry Rabert, and Kinney Freas. t District Attorney A. W. Duy was present and assisted the coroner in taking the deposition. Ray Hoffman who was the motor- man on the car, was first heard He stated that he had seen the little ones playing in the street when some distance away and had given . the customary warning with the bell. He saw the child run out from behind the pile of shingles and directly in front of the car. He stopped the car as quickly as pos sible but it had already passed ove. her. Conductor Nacle was in the rear of the car when the accident occur red, and of course his evidence was mainly to show the rate of speed at which the car was traveling. The cars, he said never run through the borough limits at a greater speed than about eight miles an hour. He was not familiar with the special speed regulation in the borough. In answering a question as to mo torman Hoffman's carefulness, he replied that he was considered the most careful and watchful motor man iu the company's employ. Others who testified were James Smethers, Andrew Depuy, Mrs. C. II . Fritz. George Clemens, Frank Carey and Henry Cope. The evi' dence of all of them tended to show that the occurrence was an accident and wholly unavoidable. District Attorney, after the testimony had closed, stated that t lere was no state law which provided for fenders on trolley cars. The municipal law he said made provision for them The iury after some deliberation returned this verdict: "That the jury finds that Ruth Swavze met her dea.h by beiug run over by car No. 2 of the Columbia & Montour Trolley Company on the first day of May, 1903 at 2:35 p- ni., and that Conductor Nagle and motorman Ray Hoffman of said car are exonerated from any blame in connection with said death. We further find that the speed ot cars ' at certain times has exceeded that prescribed by borough ordinances and recommend that the required limit of speed be observed. We further recommend that the cars should be equipped with fenders or some other safety device whereby such accidents might be averted in the future." ORGAN RECITAL. Several hundred people attended the organ recital given by Prof. Alexander of Wilkes-Barre, in the M. E. Church last Friday night The program was interspersed with vocal solos by Mrs. Harry Barton and Mr. O. H. Yetter, and a violin cello solo by Prof. Alexander, and with selections by the male quar tette, Messrs. Colley, Yost, Entaud Yetter. Mrs. Fred Holmes was the accompanist. It was a very pleasing program. The organ selec tions might have been ot a more " popular character if there been lewer ot the piano and andante movements, and a little more brass band, but it was very artistic, and enjoyed by those present. Ou Monday afternoon there were distrubuted at the shops of the Bloomsburg Car Mfg. Co. cards reading as follows: "The Rev. D. N. Kirkby invites the men of the Bloomsburg Car Works to spend a social evening at the Parish House, Tuesday. May 1 2th at 8 p. m. Pursuant to this invitation a goodly number gathered, though not nearly so many as there ought to have been. An informal program had been rrranged. Mr. W. P. Meigs opened the proceedings by stating that the object of the gathet- mg was to give the men an idea of what the Protestant Episcopal Church is, and to overcome the pre judice that seems to exist in many places, that it is the church for the wealthy and fashionable, and not for the poor. v Dr. A. K. Aldinger then favored the audience with two songs, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Frank Collev, and Mis. J. K. Miller played three selections on the violin. Refreshments were served, consisting of coffee, sand wiches and wafers. Rev. Mr. Kirkby then addressed the audience. He said he wanted it distinctly un derstood that he had no thought of influencing any present who were members of other churches, to leave their own church and come to ours, but if there were any present who were not connected with any church he urged upon them the necessity of going to cnurcn somewhere, ajd said that they would be welcome at any time to St. Paul's. He spoke of the prejudice often existing against this church by people who know nothing of the history, the aims, and purposes ot the Episcopal Church. Some people thiuk of it as a church where they read every thing out of a book and the clergy men wear funny kinds of vestments but he would be very glad to explain at any time that there is something more than that in this church. His address, which was an informal talk, lasted about fifteen minutes He was followed bv col. freeze in a few brief remarks, who said that by reason of developments in elect- tricity the different parts ot . the earth have been brought very close together. We read in our morning papers accounts of what happened yesterday in China aud ligypt, and other distant points, bo the Chris tiau religion and the churches have drawn men closer together, all aim ing at the same mark, no matter to what church they belong, all chris tian men believing in the same Al mighty Father, the same Son of God, aud the same Holy Spirit, and such gatherings as this cannot help but strengthen all the churches. Prayers were then offered by Mr. Kirkby and all joined iu saying the Lord's Prayer, after which all were invited over to look at the church. Some present had never been inside the building before. A few selec tions were played on the organ by DeForest Hummer and Geo. E. Elwell, aud then the evening's en tertainment came to a close. It was a novel idea on the part of Mr. Kirkby, and was most successfully and agreeably carried out. 0e Q0foome6urg (Ttaftonaf $ani At the Close of Business April 9th, 1903. RESOURCES. Loans and lnve'.mcnls, Furniture and Fixtures, Cash and Reserve, $404,5,91.20 8,ouo oo 90,889.45 . LIABILITIES. Capital Stock. Surplus ana Profits, (Net) Circulation, Individual deposits, Hank Deposits, $60,000.00 45.53-74 60, 000. 00 326,180.39 11,75a 5 $50.1,480.65 A. Z. SCHOCH, President. $503,480.65 WM. II. H I DLAY, Cashier. CALENDARS FOR 1904. Samples now Heady at the Columbian Office. Don't place your order out of town before you see our lines. We can save you money, and we know it. Call and see samples, or a postal card will bring them to you. N077 IS THE TIME TO 0RDE3. GET nnin mm FENCE WIRE, Smooth and Barb AND RAVER'S Spray Pumps. Bloomsburg, Pa. FOR SALE BY J.G.Wells, Ceneral Hardware, Bloomsburg, Pa. TOWN COUNCIL. Synopsis of Regular Monthly Meeting. An Interesting Session. ALL POLES TO BE TAXED. TOWN riNOOES. The town statement appears this week in the Republican and Morn ing Press. The total liabilities are $80,480.17. and the total assets $41,624,76. In the assets are in eluded a number of items which will never be available as cash to reduce the indebtedness. luey are as iollows: Fire apparatus $ 7100.00 Town Hall & lot 15000.00 SHOT BY AOOIDEMT. While demonstrating the advant ages of a Winchester riflle to Simon Kunkle at Jamison City on Friday, Mark Andrews accidently shot him self in the foot. The ball entered the foot uear the toes and came out near the heel. Dr. Carey dressed the wound, but as the patient suffer ed considerably he was taken to the Williamsport Hospital for treat ment. Dr. Carey was of the opinion that there was a small fragment ot the, shoe in the wound. $22100.00 This subtracted from the assets named above would leave only $19,524,76, which deducted from $So.48q.i7, leaves the indebtedness $60,964.41. This is upon the sup oosition that all the taxes due on the duplicates ot 1895, 1896, 1901 and 1902, amounting to $12,585.82 shall be collected. The indebted ness will be increased by whatever amount is lost on these duplicates The funded dent as stated is $62,745.00. The floating debt no secured by bonds is $17,744.17. The auditors report that the books of the President, Secretary and Treasurer are in excellent con dition. The town law makers held an interesting session Thursday night. The meeting attracted quite a good ly number of citizens some of whom evidenced a lively interest in tue proceedings. Men who never be fore attended a council meeting were there Thursday night, not be cause of the importance of any of the business to be transacted, but simply as one of them expressed himself to the Columbian reporter, 'to see the municipal body 111 action.' It was truly an interest ing session and all the members entered into the work of transact ing the business that came before them with a spirit that was exon erating and showed that they have the good of the town at heart. Chairman Hughes of the High ways committee, in nis report, stated that no definite action had yet been taken in the matter of the proposed sewer on Fifth street. The committee was therefore con tinued. The committee appointed at a previous meeting to investigate the complaint maac regarding me uu sanitary condition of Snyder's Run was also continued as they have not yet arrived at a decision as to the proper remedy. 1 hey maue au examination, however, and foutid that there was just cause tor com plaint. There is considerable stag nant water in tne run ana u wm become more baneful to health as the hot season advances unless something is done. Street Commissioner Neyhart re ported many pavements in a bad state of repair. Secretary was in structed to notify property owners to place same in good condition or the work will be done by the town at owners' expense. After an extended discussion it was decided that all garbage must be buried in the coal ash banks at the foot of Market street, and that the dumping of garbage and waste paper a onsr the Licht street roaa ana along Fishing creek must cease Harrv Dawson, for the Rescue Fire Company asked council to make some arrangement to haul -if CLOTHES OF QUALITY Our smart, handsome Spring Suits are decidedly well bred and you can call them "Clothes of Quality," for they certainly contain all the qualities appreciated by good dressers. The newest fabrics are here in single and double-breasted sacks, with the new narrow collars and lapels. The suits have not been out of the makers' hands long enough to loose their bloom of fresh- -splendid time to make your selection. ness- the company's apparatus to and from fires. Referred to Fire Com mittee. The following petition was pre sented by C. W. Miller. Esq. To the Town Council of the Town of Bloomsburg, gentlemen: The undersigned citizens and taxpayers of the Town of Blooms burg, most respectfully ask your honorable body to ordain the fol lowing highways, viz: :. Filth street from its present terminus westward to the western side of Magee avenue. 2. Leonard street from Fitth street to Sixth street. 3. Magee avenue from Filth street to Sixth street. a. Sixth street from West street to the public road east side ol Fish ing creek. 3 To the petition was amxea me signatures of seventy-three citizens. Two-thirds of the expense of the paving of this street with brick Mr. Miller stated would be borne by the property owners. The matter was referred to the committee on Highways. A communication was read ask ing that the fee for making an ar rest be increased from 50 cents to 1. 00. but as it was without a sig nature it was consigned to the waste basket. The Sons of Veterans were given nprmission to use third story ot Town Hall for drill purposes. The Secretary was instructed to advertise for bids for the construct ion of the new Iron street road, said bids to be based on plans made by Town Engineer. It was decid ed that definite action in tne matter of a special tax for the construction of the road will be tauen ai tne next special meeting. In the matter of taxing telegraph, telephone, electric light and trolley noles. it wai decided to count the poles and a tax for each will be de termined upon at tue nexi uicchuk. It was moved aud seconded that the tax duplicates of 1895 and 1896 be placed in the hands of the solicit or for prompt collection. The tax rate of 9 mills for built up, 6 mills for suburban and 4 for farm, was fixed same as last year. Of course whatever special tax is levied for the construction of the Iron street road will be added to the above. Bills were approvedafter which the meeting adjourned. NODDHHIB Bloomsburg, Penn'a., Comer Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, ' we'll treat you right. TO OUR STORE YOURXTSTEPS If you are iooKing Tor car pets. Stock the Best and Choicest wo have ever shown you. And prices? Just con sider the bargains we offer in an All Wool Velvet for $1.00. You cannot match it anywhere. Heavier goods at higher prices. Always bear in mind you have a variety from 20c. to $1.50 to Select From. To Clean up three patterns in stock. All Wool Ingrains at 55c. per yard. Furniture For Every Room,. do-Carts Celluloid Handles. Wash Goods Cool things for Summer. r Groceries We Eat 'Em. The Leader Dept. Store, 4th & Market Streets., Bloomsburg, Penn'a.
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