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BLOOMSBURG. PA. THURSDAY OCl'OBEH 1. l!)03.
NO. M)
LIFE CRUSHED OUT
While Working In Sewer Exca
vation Charles Savltts
Met Death.
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT
Again has the uncertainty of life
been demonstrated. Saturday
morning Charles Savitts left his
home on East First Street, happy
and in the best of health, but before
the noon hour, the final summons
came to him, and his life was
crushed out. Engaged at honest
toil in a sewer excavation on East
Third street, little thinking of the
terrible calamity that awaited him,
he was conversing with F. D. Marr
a fellow workman who was standing
ou the top of the ground, a few feet
above him, when suddenly, and
without waruing the eatth broke
loose from its holding and toppled
over. Just before he had takeu a
joint of pipe from Marr's hands and
was in the act of placing it in posi
tion when Marr observing the break
in the earth, warned him of the im
pending danger, but alas, it was too
late, lie raised up just as the mass
of earth fell over, and his head was
caught aud pressed with awful
force against the side of the ditch.
Some idea of the terrible weight of
the earth which fell over and
crushed his life out can be formed
by the fact that his face left an im
pression in the side of the ditch.
Death was instantaneous. The
skull from a point near the nose to
the top of the head was split, and
the brain oozed out upon his fore
head. The cause of the accident is a
mystery. The earth simply broke
loose in a crescent shape and top
pled over. The walls of the ditch
are straight end' men who have
spent their lives at excavating and
work of this sort are unable to ex
plain it.
The body was hurriedly uncov
ered and removed to the undertak
ing establishment ot G. G. Baker,
where it was prepared for burial.
It was later taken to the sorrow
stricken home on East First Street.
The misfortunes that have visited
this family would seem to indicate
that fate has marked it as its own.
Thirty years ago, William Savitts,
the father of the unfortunate man
was killed in tbe mines in Hemlock
township, and twelve years ago
Benjamin F. Savitts, fell from the
top of the Exchange Hotel and
was instantly killed.
The deceased was forty-nine years
of age and is survived by a wife,
three daughters and one con. He
was among the best known resi
dents of the town, having spent all
of his life here. He was an active
member of the Friendship Fire
Company, and for a long time took
care of the fire engine. He was
one of the many good firemen of
the town and there have been
few fires that he had not responded
to, and he always worked heroically.
He for many years was employed
by W. O. Holmes & Son as a
plumber. For two years he man
aged the Fairman Restaurant, but
resigned to accept a position with
street commissioner Fred Neyhart,
for whom be was working when he
met his death
The funeral took place on Tues
day alternoon and was one of the
largest that has ever been known
in town. The Friendship Fire
Company showed its respect by at
tending in full uniform, and the
other companies, the Rescue, Wi
nona and Liberty were largely rep
resented. The pall beareas, all
members of the Friendship Fire
Company were W. H. Gilinore,
Luther Betishoff, John Lewis, Cal
vin Girton, Elmer Dietterich and
Frank Git ton. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. D. Thomas,
of the Reformed church. He took
for his text the 14th verse of the
4th chapter of James, "Whereas ye
know not what shall be on the
morrow. What is man's life ? It
is but a vapor which appeareth for
a short time." He dwelt upon the
uncertainties of human life, and his
remarks were most impressive.
The choir rendered "Some Time
We'll understand." and two other
selections in a beautiful manner.
The services throughput were par
ticularly affecting, and as the re
mains were being carried from the
home that he so dearly loved and 1
now knows him no more, many
eyes filled with tears. 1
The floral tributes were many and
beautiful, and consisted of a pillow
of roses from the -Friendship Fire
Company, a trumpet of smilax and
roses from the Rescue Hose Com
pany, a wreath of roses from the
Liberty Fire Company, a floral
horse shoe from the bar teuders of
town, a bouquet of roses from the A
Grammar school, which a daughter
of the deceased attended and a bou
quet of carnations from Miss Jennie
Derr of Light Street.
FUN. FEASTING, FELLOWSHIP-
That is what Secretary B. F.
Armstrong arranged for the active
members of the Young Men's Chris
tian Association at its annual meet
ing and banquet held in the Asso
ciation rooms on Market street
Monday evening, and everyone who
was fortunate enough to be present
concurs that the program throughout
the evening in every way justified
the designation.
The first to speak was Prof. Al
bert. He stated that the meeting
had three objects, the first of which
was a good time socially, the second
it was the annual business meeting
and the third to listen to the ren
dition of the program, which had
been so carefully prepared by Secre
tary Armstrong.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
A. N. Yost, read the minutes of
the previous annual meeting which
on motion were ordered adopted.
The board of directors which here
tofore has consisted of twelve mem
bers was by a unanimous vote in
creased to fifteen. The object of
this, Prof. Albert stated was to give
the various . churches of town a
larger representation. The new
members elected were Robt. Hawley
of the Episcopal church for one year,
and John Lewis of the Baptist
church for two years. The other
place was left vacant for the time
being owing to the fact that Frank
P. Eyer of the Methodist church
had declined to serve. Prof. Albert
gave it as his opinion however, that
Mr. Eyer can be induced to accept.
The terms of four of the directors
having expired the following were
elected to take their places: W. L.
White, E. Woolsey, W. H. Brooke,
and J. L. Wolverton. They will
serve for three years. The follow
ing trustees were elected to succeed
those whose terms have expired:
M. P. Lutz, 6 years; L- E. Waller,
5 years; E. B. Tustin, 2 years, and
Chas. W. Mi'ler, i year.
This concluded the business meet
ing and the next was the rendition
of the program. It opened with a
tenor solo entitled "In the Valley
of Kentucky" by D. J. Tasker.
Charles M. Bittenbender followed
with humorous recitation, "Betsy
and I are out" which proved to be
an instantaneous hit. His dry and
inimitable manner simply convuls
ed the audience and the number
was roundly applauded. His make
up too was good. John P. Con
way in his usual pleasing style sang
Chas. K. Harris' latest ballad "I
Heard Her Voice Again." Sterling
W. Dickson of Berwick was on the
program foi "something runny"
and although he disclaimed any
ability in that line, his remarks
were thoroughly enjoyed, and his
hearers were kept laughing. Chas.
M. Bittenbender repeated his form
er success with "September Gale,"
after which Charles O Skeer sang a
very pretty baritone solo. Mr.
Skeer's voice has won him many
high encomiums, and his singing
Monday evening was as it always
is, first c'ass.
A well rendered selection by
Schwarz's O.cliestra concluded the
program, and the remainder of the
evening was given over to feasting
and social pleasure. The menu
consisted of chicken salad, potato
chips, pickles, olives, bread finders,
ice cream, cake and coffee, and was
admirably served.
VALUABLE WATCH LOST-
On Thursday last Judge Grant
Herring lost avaluable gold watch
either in Bloomsburg. or along the
creek, or in the creek. It is not
only valuable in itself, but is much
more valuable for its associations,
as it was presented to him twenty
years ago at the time of his gradu
ation from college, by his mother,
now deceased. It has a chain at
tached, and monogram G. S. II. on
the case. A liberal reward will be
paid for its return, and all the
necessary information will be given
as to where to look for it, to any
one who is willing to make an effort
to secure tbe reward.
REDEHPTION OF U. S. GOVERNMENT
5 PER CENT. BONDS.
The Secretary of the Treasury, has Riven notice that he will
redeem at any time, the FIVE PER CENT. Bonds due February
1st, 1 904, with interest to maturity.
As these Bonds will then cease to draw interest, all holders
of them should take their money NOW.
Bring Your Bonds to Us, we will pay them
Without Charge for Collection.
Qj5foom00urg QWtonaf Q&mft
A. Z. SCIIOCH, President.
WM. H. II I DL AY, Cashier.
IN JAIL AGAIN.
James Alexander of Centralla
In the Law's Grip.
Alleged Theft of Watch.
James Alexander, of Centrah'a,
who, if all reports are true, is an all
around crook, and who apparently
relies solely for his living on his in
genuity as a pelferer, is again in
the toils. It will be remembered
that something like a year ago
while doing time in the county jail
he made good his escape by tieing
the bed clothes together and lower
ing himself from his cell window
into the jail yard. He remained in
the yard until au opportune
moment, when by means of the bed
clothes still hanging from his cell
window he reached the jail wall
then leaped down on the outside
aud escaped. He was at large for
several months when Sheriff Kuorr
received word from Philadelphia
that he was there and he went down
and captured him. He was brought
back to jail, but the case against
him was finally settled and he was
allowed to go.
The experience it seems did not
benefit him, as he was arrested on
Monday for stealing a watch from
a Central ciaitizeu. It is safe to
say that the power that rules at the
jail will keep a close watch on him
this time. He was brought here
Monday evening by constable Court-right
The vacancy in the principalship
of the Fifth Street School building,
caused by the resignation of Harry
S. Barton, was filled by the School
Board at a meeting held Friday
evening. Charles VV. Traub, a
graduate of the Normal School, and
who for several years has taught in
the schools of the county, was
elected. There were eight appli
cants tor the position, and several
ballots were taken before the princi
pal was chosen.
ELEUTEIO EAILWAY 00. FILLS
REASONS.
Attorneys for the Columbia and
Montour Electric Railway Company
A. W. Duy Esq. and James Scarlet
Esq. having filed reasons for a new
trial against C. T. Pfahler who was
recently awarded $1368 damages
for injuries alleged to have been
gustained as the result of being
struck by a car at the Barton Cross
ing a short distance below town.
The plaintiff sued for $15,000 aud
he of course was not pleased with
the verdict of the jury and has filed
reasons for a new trial. The de
fendant too was dissatisfied, claim
ing that the verdict is against the
charge of the court. The defend
ant's reasons are as follows:
First The verdict is coutrary to
the direct proof that at the time the
plaintiff started to cross the railway,
the car of the defendant could not
have been more than thirty feet
away from him aud plainly discern
able by the lights from its front and
side windows and this being uncon
troverted the verdict should have
teen for defendant.
Second The verdict is contrary
to the evidence: the weight of the
evidence and the charge of the
Court.
Are You a Hunter?
If so you wilt be interested in
Wells' Special Gun Sale
All first class and reliable. We name a
few specials, but come and see our bit; lino
and Special Offering t special
prices. These are all gouj g.wne procurers
if properly handled.
SPECIAL CUNS.
A double barrel qnn wilh tins walnut stoclc,
clem bire, finely finished. Always ijfio.oo,
Special tt if S 4S each. This is a 12 guaga
gun, a qreat field pirce.
Here is a b.-auliul 12 ;ii.ifje hnnimerless,
double barrel, clean bnre finely finished.
Left barrel choked, rilit b.Knd nmdifird.
Alwavs fiS.ua Wc will sell a fev at Jf 22.00.
Come and see it.
HUNTINcTeOATS
At money saving prices. Don't expect these
coals at tbete prices all seison, bin now.
The old f.ivorite hunting coat that you
have always piid i 00 for now $1.65.
The regular .$1.25 hunting coat in this
s ile at 9S ccivs.
laggings from $1.25 to 50 cents a pair.
Hunting Vests and bells 50 c'.s lo 25 cts.
We claim this to be the finest as
sortment of Hunter's Goods of all
kinds, and at less prices than ever
offered in Bloomsburg.
Come and seu for Yourself,
tor sale by
J.G.Wells,
Cener&l Hardware,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Death From Small-Pox-
The announcement of the death
of Robert Coffman which occurred
at the Municipal Hospital, Phila
delphia, on Tuesday, came as a
shock to his relatives and friends
irstown. He was known to havi
been in a critical condition, but on
Monday word was received here
that be had passed the crisis, and
that his recovery was expected.
Hope was brief, however. On
Tuesday his condition took a turn
for the worse, and shortly after
noon of that day he passed away.
The disease which caused his death
was small-pox and he had been
afflicted eleven days.
The deceased was twenty-niue
years of age and was the son ot Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Coffman of West
Second street. From his birth up
until about three years ago he re
sided in Bloomsburg. During the
last three years of his residence
here he was employed by the
American Electric Light Company,
which he resigned to accept a simi
lar though more lucrative one with
the Kensington District Electric
T.ight Company.
He is survived by a wife and
four young children. The funeral
took place in Philadelphia yester
day afternoon. Short services were
also held at the home of his parents
Rev. J. D. Thomas of the Reformed
church officiating.
The county weekly is read for a
week and then sent on to absent
friends for further circulation and
perusal. The city daily is read for
an hour at most and is then left in
the "trolley" or thrown in the ash
can. Lan there be any question as
to which gives the most publicity
for the money iuvested ?
Death of Mrs. 0. M. Etbj-
Mrs. Sue Eves, wife of C. M.
Eves, cashier of the First National
Bank, Millville, died at her home
in Millville on Wednesday of last
week, of consumption of the bowels.
She was taken ill nearly a year ago,
and shortly thereafter was removed
to a hospital in Baltimore, where
she underwent an operation. But
it did her but temporary good.
Realizing that the case was hope
less, she was taken back home,
where she lingered until the time
stated when she passed away.
Mrs. Eves was a daughter of the
late Robert Potter of Pine town
ship, aud a sister of Miss Bertha
Potter, a tailoress of this town.
She was married to Mr. Eves two
years ago.
The
Young
Gentleman
Is very particular about
his Suit.
Dozens of fine looking
Young Men were here
every day last week buy
ing their Fall Suits, and
more will come this week
for the word seems to
have gone round that
this store is the place to
get Young Men's Cloth
ing.
Young Men are even a little fussy and cranky
about what they wear.
It's all right too. for a good appearance means
a lot to a Young Fellow sometimes; may even
be his chief asset ; it pays to look well.
We Make a Specialty of Young Men's Clothes
Our styles have snap and go in them.
Cheviots, Scotches and Fancy mixtures, in
Single and Double Breasted styles, $10.00 up to
$25.00 for the Suit. Send the Young Man in to
see what he can see.
Bloomsburg, Penn'a.,
Corner Main and Center Sts.
Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
Want a Buggy Carpet Cheap
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AT THE FAIR
Wc will have ti largo room in
which wo can display some of the
many things which make "The
Leader Department Store" one of
the best caterers to your wants.
J3e sure and call on us, we'll have
some for you.
AT THE FAIR
"We are going to sell a lot of
Carriage Hugs. Also Fringed Velvet
Sample Hugs and Ingrain Sample
pieces. The prices will be from
12 i cents up to 1.50. You will not;
have so good a chance to get a new
Carpet for yjur buggy. It will not
happen again for some time.
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BLOOMSBURC, PA.