m. i n i. . BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1905. NO. CORPORATIONS ELECT OFFICERS. Tuesday Was Annual Meeting Day For Banks and Busl. ness Companies. SOCIETY BOWED BEFORE MISS BIDDLE Organizations Also Perfected. Her Coming-out Party was a Most Notable and Brilliant Social Success. Tuesday was the annual meeting day for the various batiks and busi ness institution?, and in compliance with their rules elections were held. All of the banks of the county, nine in number, chose their direct ors and perfected their organiza tions. The result together with those of other business enterprises are appended: Bloomsburg National Bank. Directors: Henry J. Clark, Har rison J. Conner, Samuel Wigfall, Joseph Ratti, O. W. Cherrinirton, Harvey W. Hess, Paul Iv. Wirt. J. Lee Harman, Wellington M. Ljongenberjrer and A. Z. Schoch. The Board organized by the elec tion of A. Z. Schoch, resident; Paul E. Wirt, vice president and W. H. Hidlay, cashier. First National Bank. The First National Bank stock holders elected the following named officers and directors, Joseph Ratti heine- a newlv elected member of the Board. Officers: President, I?. W. M. Low; vice presidents, E. B. Tustin and James M. Staver; cashier, E. F. Carpenter. Directors E. W. M. Low, J. M. Staver, E. B Tustin, F. G. Yorks, S. C. Creasy, H. V. Hower, Fred Ikeler, Geo. S Robbins, Louis Gross, Frank Ikeler, Myron I. Low and Joseph Ratti. Farmers' National Bank. . The stockholders of the Farmers National Bank elected the follow ing named directors, the organiza tion to be effected today: C. M. Creveling. Dr. J. J. Brown, J. L. Mover, C. W. Runyon, C. A. Kleim, N. U. Funk, Grant Herring, H. A. M'Killip and M. Milleisen. Catawissa First National. The First National Bank of Cata wissa at Tuesday's annual stock holders' meeting elected the iollow ing named directors, the Board to organize next Monday: S. D. Rinard, Luther Ever. P. II. Miller, W. G. Fisher, W. G. Yetter, W. M. Vastine, of Catawissa, and J. B. Nuss, of Mainville. Catawissa National Bank. At Tuesday's annual stockhold ers' election of the Catawissa National Bank the following named directors were elected: C. P Pfahler, C. J. Fisher, Esq., Lloyd Bereer, Dr. A. Shuman and I. II Seesholtz, of Catawissa; J. L. Kline, of Numidia, and Jeremiah Kester, of Mainville. The Board will or ganize Monday. Col. Co. National Bank. The stockholders of the Colum bia County National Bank, of Ben ton, elected the following named directors: Geo. B. Hummer, C. A. Weslev. J. B. McHenry, Chas. F. Seelv. Russell Karns. B. Frank Mather. John G. McHenry, W. L Yorks and Alfred McHenry. The Board organized by the election of Tohn G. McHenry, president; C. A. Wesley, vice president; Alfred Mc Henry, cashier, and Roy Edgar, assistant cashier. Millville National Bank. . The Millville National Bank elected the following named direct ors for the ensuing year; William ' Masters, Joseph W. Eves, Wilson M. Eves. Ellis Eves. Josiah Hea- cock, John Eves, J. V. Bowman. Dr. II. S. Christian, W. W. Eves, Dr. J. E. Shuman, C. R. Heune B. & S. R. R. Co. At the annual meeting of the Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad Co., Samuel Wigfall was elected oresident. as was also the follow ing directors: II. T. Dechert, Wm. P. Gest, Chas. H. James, C. G. Appleton, F. W.n Buch,. L. E Waller, John K. Grotz, II. J. Conner. Whitb Milling Co. The following named officers and directors were elected: II V. White, president; A. B. White, treasurer; M. Powell, secretary; directors, Ellis Eves, John Eves, J. C. Brown, O. w. Cherrington, A. C. Creasy, II. V. White, and G. D. Harter, of Nescopeck, the latter Banks are becoming more and more the custodians of the funds of the people, of both large and small means. This is due not only to the better security afforded by a well equipped and carefully managed bank, but also to a wider appreciation of the value of good banking service as its usefulness is extended and its methods become better known. In the case of the Jloomsburg Rational San 1 .- a n rrr r a v iTr nvrrrnc c a -rrcrr ArTrnT' n ..m jni.itn An altogether delightful tunc- - , - tion was that given by Dr. and Mrs. those whom we have not naa trie pleasure to serve, to iamuiarize J. C. Biddle at their home at Poun- yourselves with our methods, standing, and the service we can tain Springs last week, Wednesday p.ive vou. ye will be pleased to HA VE YOU CALL. u 1 A. Z. Schoch, President. Wm. II. Hidlay, Cashier. A CHARMING DEBUTANTE. afternoon and evening, in honor of the coming-out of their daughter, Miss Agnes Marie Buckingham Biddle, one of the most popular and accomplished young women of our social set, and which was attended by many of the leaders of society of this State, New York, Boston, Mass., and other New England cities, the latter including a number of young ladies who are fellow stu dents ot the debutante at Wellesley College, where she is in her sopho more year, and where she Las won a distinct popularity in college annals because of her high literary attainments, her natural musical ability and her skill in athletics, in which she has taken an active part, as she has also in college theatricals where she has figured particularly iu fancy dauccs in which she is a picture of graceful motion Miss Biddle is a striking looking girl of the petite brunette type, and was a picture of sweet simplicity in the social swirl of which she was a most attractive centre, one was gowned in pure white chiffon trim med with rich and fluffy lace, and carried a modest bouquet of fragrant flowers of which she received a great abundance. The formal pre sentation of the debutante was made in the west parlor which was elabo rately but tastefully decorated Mrs. Biddle, who was gowned in light gray messaline trimmed with real lace and cut steel, received with her daughter. The cards were from four to six and from seven-thirty to eleven There were about two hundred guests, and the scene when the function was at its heighth was one of great social brilliancy. After the formal introduction ceremony luncheon was served by Holland, of Philadelphia, in the dining room and breakfast room, ana a aeiigtittui social nour was spent. During the afternoon Mrs. Biddle was assisted in entertaining by the following ladies: Mrs. H. W. Buckingham, Mahaffy, Pa.; Mrs. A. G. Hain, New York city Mrs. Thomas J. Stewart, Harris- burg, Pa.; Mrs. John V. Shoe maker, Philadelphia; Mrs. Harry C. Harper, Ashland ; Mrs. Monroe H. Kulp, and Mrs. W. C. McCon- nell, Shamokin ; Mrs. Frank W Clemens, Pottsville ; Mrs. Voris Auten. Mount Carmel; Mrs. Robert Allison, Port Carbon ; Mrs. E B Lathrop, Hazletou, and Mrs. J. F. Biddle, Everett, Pa. In the evening the function was given over to the vounger set Dancing was the principal feature, the large hallways being utilized for that purpose. Reilly's orchestra which was hidden from sight by palms and simihar decorative effects furnished the music. The spi.it of given in tuis part Ashland Advocate. of the state. By those guests who were present from Bloomsburg, the reception is described as a most charming and brilliant affair. The commodious house, beautiful floral decorations, fiue music, and delicious refresh ments, and a company made up of youth and beauty from many cities, handsome and richly gowned ma trons, and distinguished men, all united to make this occasion one of the most brilliant social functions in this section. And over and above it all, quietly and unosteutatiously, were the skilful management and entertaining powers of the accom plished hostess, Mrs J. C. Biddle. Time to Look For Candidates. Continued on 5th page, 4I1 Column. Mayor, Six Councilmen, Two School Directors, and Audi tors to be Elected. Other Offices to be Filled, 25 Reduction Special Sale of Enamel Ware, Stransky, Elite, and Crysolite All Standard Goods. FOR SALE BY J.Q.Wells, General Hardware Bloomsburg, Pa. The holidays and all the con current merriment is past, ana it is high time to turn our thoughts and attention to the municipal elec tion which is fast approaching. It is essential at least to begin the discussion preparatory to the selec tion of proper men to become canai dates for the different offices to be filled. At this election, which will be held on February. 21, a mayor is to be elected. Both parties should nominate representative men, with sufficient intelligence to kuow their duties and with the moral courage to perform them in the interest and welfare of the town, ana 11 that is done, it matters not which is elect ed so far as the town being well governed for the next year. If the laws and ordinances are to be obey ed it is necessary to have a mayor who will compel the enforcement of them, for every town has some citizens who will very willingly violate them' if it seems to them to be for their personal gain or mere gratification of an immoral nature. This is the year for the election of town auditors. For these posi tions both parties should nominate men of ability in the way of ac countants, and those who are suffi ciently familiar with the town's business, to know how to proceed in the performance of their duties. Six Councilmen are to be elected JOHNSON IS STILL MISSING. His Disappearance Only Crows More Mysterious As Days Go By. HOPE FOR RETURN DYING. It is now more than a month since Charles Johnson left his home and lamily in Catawissa to come to Bloomsburg to consult a physician in regard to his health, and no tid ing: of his whereabouts have been received. Not since he walked out of Dr. J. S. John's office on West Main street, a little after the noon hour on Saturday, December 10th, has there been anything: heard or seen of him, and the belief that he is dead is training: strength as time wears on. Disappearances are not uncom mon in this day and generation, but not often does it occur that man vanishes, leaving absolutely nothing behind by which he can be traced or located. Several clu:s have been taken up and followed only to end in failure. The picture of the missing man has been pub lished in several of the city dailies and the circumstances of the strange genuiue hospitality prevailed and should act as sufficient warning to case have been detailed to the sur The result of elections in the past rounding towns but all to no avail the evening: was a delignttul one Luncheon was again served at a late hour. Miss Biddle was assist ed iu entertaining by the following young , ladies : Miss Gertrude Knight. Buffalo, New York : Miss Helen Robertsou, Ridley Park, Pa Miss Ruth Caruthers, Pittsburg, Pa.; Miss Trephena Uhnch, Allen town, Pa.; Miss Katheriue Jenckes, Newport. N. J.; Miss Bessie Ryon, Shamokin, Pa; Miss Harriet Em erick, Milton, Pa; Miss Helen Mac Millian, Philadelphia ; Miss Edith Wood. Wayne. Pa; Miss Olive Nevin, Pittsburg, Pa; Miss Van dervoor'. Buffalo, N. Y. ; Miss Trask, Cataline Islands, California. Among the house guests were Dr. and Mrs. John V. Shoemaker, Dr. and Mrs. L. Webster Fox, Hon. Cadwallader Biddle, Phila delphia; Geueral and Mrs. Thos T. Stewart, Harrisbnrg, and Mr and Mrs. George W. Ryon, Shamo kin. both parties, ana lead them to a realization of the necessity of plac ing in nomination men who will give learned ana intelligent con sideration to all matters entrusted to them for the best interests and advancement of the town. There are plenty of men ot this calibre, and they can be induced to become candidates if the right method is taken and the proper influence is brought to bear upon them Hone in the family for the man return is gradually dying, and each passing cay forces upon them tne belief that he has met some terrible fate. The theory that Johnson fell off the Rupert bridge and was drowned is scouted, because the ice has twice passed away since his disappearance, and the body would certaiuly have been found before this time. The Magee Carpet Co. has issued There are also to be elected two ! very pretty booklet containing fine half-tone cuts of the world s greatest cathedrals It is in adver tisement of their Abbey Velvets. school directors. Men who take an interest in educational matters and have the right business qualifi cations are the kind wanted to act ' - iu this capacity. There are always possess a knowledge of values, for enough men on hand when there is both personal property and real a vacancy on the School board iu estate will pass under their direc sight. It is invariably a case of tion and be made the basis upon the man seeking the office, while which the tax rate is fixed. Men of with some others, particularly ! good judgment and unbiased opin- councilmeu, the office seeks the ! ion are much to be desired for man. The reason of course, is that ' assessors. with the latter it is all clorv. while Nnminntmns far these offices Miss Biddle's formal introduction with the former, there is glory and must be made two weeks before the to society, it was generally con- some pay. ; election, which makes it necessary ceded, was one of the most brilliant For the position of assessors, both j to hold the caucuses the first week and successful social fetes ever parties should nominate men wno iu February, Buzzard ORfllMG ! So says the weather man. How's your Ulster? Got one?J EVERY MAN should have a good Ulster in reserve. ' Here are big, warm fellows that hug you to the neck and yet made so skilfully that the weight on your shoulders is not great. Ulsters are not an expensive luxury. $10 FOR A GOOD FRIEZE. The Time to Get an Ulster Is Before You Want It A good stiff Blizzard now and then is relished by the Ulster man. BEN GiDDilC Corner Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. Useful Gifts- CHAIR COMFORT Rest is often sought but not always found. The makers of some furni ture overlook the fact that it is for use and not for show. . We are showing a line of Rockers that are solid comfort. They have beauty and strength too. Made of fine Mahogany and Oak, and finely finished. Come in and rest in one when tired and we know it will find a place in your home. Prices from $2.25 to $20.00 1 T I I MAHOGANY FURNITURE has no equal for elegance and durability and we are now showing some elegant and exclusive pieces. Iu our Market Street Window this week we make a display of Mahogany Furniture and would be pleased to show you our complete line. THE STYLES ARE THE LATEST AND THE DESIGNS THE BEST MADE. THE LEADER STORE CO., LTD. I 4TH AND MARKET STREETS.. BLOOMSBURG, PA. i t
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