tor MM I VtV VOL 40t BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY z6 igoj. NO. 4 IV II J WW j "V V rf 1 ,3 i.', y, LIVELY MEETING FAIR ASSOCIATION. F. P. Hasenbuch Elected Presl. dent and Harry S. Bar ton, Librarian. '' The Attendar.cs Was Large. Probably otic of the most inter esting as xvcll as the most largely attended meetings of the Columbia County Agricultural Society was that of Saturday last when the tnembeis gathered iu the court room for the purpose of electing offices for the ensuing year. There was a lively contest for two of the offices, president and librarian, which fact having been pretty gen erally circulated among the mem bers, served to attract many who have not beeu attending the an nuaf meetings, and as a' result of which in spite of the stormy aud unpleasant weather, the attendance was large. From the very first it was patent to all that things would be lively. J. W. Hidlay expressed his choice for the Chairmanship by nominat ing E. II. Sloan. W. L. White named F. B. Haitmau. It was de cided to determine the matter by a rising vote, which resulted in the election of Mr. Sloan. Mr. Hart man in his usual pleasing manner extended his congratulations to Mr. Sloan and expressed his thanks to those who hact voted ior him, after which organization was perfected by the election of William II. Hidlay and Pliney lives, secretaries, and Clyde C. Yetter, Ksq., reading clerk. The question of salaries of the officers was taken up and hxed the same as last year, after which the nomination of candidates for Presi dent was announced to be iu order. There were two names presented, F. P. Hagenbuch and II. V. White. The question of how the vote should be taken called forth a lengthy and spirited discussion aud it was finally decided that, in order to preclude the casting of any fraudulent votes, the members should vote in their seats rising as they expressed their choice, tor tellers the chair ap pointed Clinton Herring, Clarence, Yost and A. B. White. David R. Coffman made strenuous objection to the last named gentlemen, be cause he was a relative of one of the candidates. Chairman Sloan, however, informed Mr. Coffman that he had confidence in Mr. White's honesty and was satisfied that he would do the right thing. The vote was then taken and the count showed Hagenbuch to be the favorite, he receiving 158 votes to White's 108. The vice presidents, Elisha Ring rose, W. J. Hidlay, Henry Deigh miller and Emery D. Hagenbuch were elected without any opposi tion, as was also the treasurer, Jas. C. Brown and the secretary, A. N. Yost. In each instance the secre tary casting the ballot. Then came the most interesting event of the meeting, the election of a librarian. For this office there were four candidates, Harry S. Bar ton, Cbas. B. Ent, W. B. Allen and F. C. Frederici. The candi dates, or the first three at least, had conducted a lively campaign for several days previous, and the fight was a close one. The first ballot gave Barton 122, Ent 94, Allen a6 and Prederici 1. Being unfamiliar with the requirement that a ma jority of all the votes cast was necessary ;o elect, and of course be lieving that the matter was settled, many of the members left the room. A vote as to whether or not pnother ballot should be taken lost, where upon Cbaudlee Eves moved that the secretary cast the ballot for the candidate who had received the hig.iest number of votes, which he said could be done if there was no objection. There was an objection however, and quite strong objec tion too. It was at this point that the Chairman knew not what to do. A vote against a secoud ballot had beeu taken, and there was a protest against declaring the candidate who had received the highest vote elect ed. After much thought and dis cussion it was decided that the Chairman be empowered to name the successful candidate, aud he accordingly declared 'Harry S. Barton elected librarian. To meet any contingency of this Comiuuxd on 8th page 3rd Column. THIS CAUCUS WASAJIUMHER Krickbaum Completely Snow ed Under for Member of School Board. Mercer Was An Easy Winner. William Krickbaum and his fol lowers were completely routed iu the Democratic Caucus held in the Town Hall Friday evening. To the fellows who were of the opinion that the "Old Man" was unbeat able, the result must have been a surprise. From the very moment that he announced himself as a can didate for the office his cause seem ed on the wane. Verily ''every dog has his day." Krickbaum in the years that have gone by, has had a mighty easy time of it, and he has gotten about everything iu sight or at kast everything be wanted for the mere asking. But that his power is gone was forcibly shown Friday night when out of a total of 268 votes he received but 85. It was a big come down ior him aud he felt it keenly. He took ex ceptions to the method of procedure aud was not willing lor the tellers, F. D. Dentler, Geo. II. Keiter and W. II. Housel who were appointed by the chairman to go into another room tocount the vole, unless he was allowed to accompany them. This, John G. Harman the presiding officer declared in emphatic tones, he would not permit, unless Mr. Mercer the other candidate desired to watch the count of the vote also. There was a chorus of shouts of approval and disapproval and the storm was at its heighth when Mr. Mercer who had been unavoidably detained at home, apared in the door. On being asked by the chairman w hether or not he desired to see the votes counted Mr. Mercer answered: "I dou't know who the tellers are, but I'm satisfied to leave the matter in their hands." This ended the turmoil, and the chair ruled that Krickbaum could not go out with the tellers. Then there was loud aud long cheering and for a few minutes the wildest disorder prevailed. Before going further jrith a re port of the proceedings it would be well, perhaps to give the organiza tion of the caucus. John G. Har man was elected Chairman and A. N. Yost and Freeze Quick Secre taries. There was no contest for Presi dent of Council. For several weeks it had been understood that Boyd F. Maize, Esq. was to be the party candidate, and his was the only name suggested. He was nomi nated by Col. John G. Freeze, who in a neat little speech, recited Mr. Maize's administrative ability and eminent fitness for the place. The nomination was seconded by David R. Coffman and Mr. Maize was unaminously declared to be the nominee. For Justice of the Peace Guy Jacoby, Esq. was unanimously nominated as was also Miles Betz to succeed himself as constable. There was a noticeable stir in the meeting when nominations for members of council were asked for. These gentlemen were named: Harry Rhoades, William Hassert, J. Warner Mifflin, J. H. Giger and W. L. Ritter. As tellers the chair appointed A. Bruce Bluck, J. G. Quick, G. G. Baker and Bart Bisel. They reported the vote as follows: Rhoades 204, Mifflin 161, Giger 147, Hassert 141 and Ritter 80. The f rst three having received the highest vote were declared the nominees of the caucus. For Town auditors Peter H. Freeze, A. II. Stroll and John Knies were named. The latter de clined, and Freeze and Stroh were nominated by acclamation. This practically ended the work of the caucus, and the chairman called on the nominee for Mayor, Mr. Maize for a speech. He re sponded, and thanked the voters for the confidence reposed in him, and promised, if elected, a clean, live, honest and progressive admin istration. The result of the word nomina tions follows : y First Ward Judge of Election, John Watson ; Inspector, C. C. Furman ; Registry Assessor, Bar ton Bisel. Second Ward Judge of Election, C. M. Hess; Inspector, F. P. Baum; amitiatity QSreete faf tafacf ton. Ranks 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 lloomsburg Rational Banl "FAMILIARITY BREEDS SATISFACTION," so we invite those whom we have not had the pleasure to serve, to familiarize yourselves with our methods, standing, and the service we can give you. We will be pleased to HA VE YOU CALL. A. Z. Sciiocii, President. Wm. II. Hidlay, Cashier. Registry Assessor, Harry Giger. Third Ward Judge ofEleccion, George Herring; Inspector, George B. Hunt ; Registry Assessor, D. F. Weiss. Fourth Ward Judge of Election, Charles B. Eut was nominated over John Fry by a vote of 29 to 28; In spector, Henry Knorr ; Registry Assessor, Michael Flaherty was nominated over F. R. Drake by the vote of 36 to 25. After providing that any vacancy which might arise before the elec tion should be filled by the organi zation of the caucus, the caucus was adjourned. THE HOSPITAL ASSURED. That Bloomsburg will soon have i an institution where all persous j suffering fiotn bodily injuries orj afflicted with illness may be takeu ! for care aud proper treatment, there j is no longer any doubt. The first move for a hospital here . was made four or five years ago, J since which time much effort has j been put forth to secure it. It is ; now a certainty and all through the philantrophy and public sptrited ness of Joseph Ratti, our esteemed townsman aud treasurer of the Bloomsburg silk mill. The hospi tal will stand as a lasting monu ment to the liberality of Mr. Ratti . 1 and will show that, although his native land is Italy, he has a pre ference for this particular quarter, and a generous and most kindly feeling for the welfare of the whole people. Mr. Ratti has purchased the resi dence on East Fifth Street, now oc cupied by W. L,,. Ritter, and will have it fitted up to provide surgical aid and nursing for patients suffer ing from injuries, and medical aid anu nursing for sick persons who can not be properly cared for in their homes, and also to instruct and traiu men and womeu in the duties of nursing and attending upon the sick and disabled. It is to be known as the "Blooms burg Hospital," 'and the applica tion for a charter will be made by the attorneys, Judge Herring and John G. Harman, Esq., at the February ternTof court. The board of managers for the first year will be as follows: JoseDh Ratti, L. N. Moyer, J. C. Brown, F. G. Yorks, E. B. Tustin, C. M. Creveling, A Z. Schoch, Frank Ikeler, J. G. Harman, C. C. Peacock, Grant Herring. Geo. S. Robbins, P. E. Wirt, L. E. Waller, j Dr. J. W. Bruner, Dr. J. J. Brown, Dr. B. F. Gardner, Dr. F. W. I Redeker, Dr. S. B. Arment, Dr. J. R. Montgomery, Dr. J. S. John, Dr. G. L. Reagan, Dr. J. H. Bow man, Dr. L. B. Kline aud Dr. J. B. Follmer. After the charter is obtained the board of managers will meet to organize. NEW STEWARD AT NORMAL. The resignation of W. II. Housel as steward at the Normal School has been accepted, and at a special meeting of the board of trustees held on Tuesday evening, Rev. F. V. Frisbie, of Orangeville, was elected to fill the vacancy, to take effect on March 27. Mr. Frisbie was not an applicant himself aud was persuaded only after considera-' ble effort. He is a graduate of Lafayette College, and is a man of excelleut business judgment and will nodoubt fill the position with entire satisfaction. Daniel E. Krum, formerly pro prietor of the East Bloom bus line, has purchased the W. W. Crawford store at Maiu and Leonard Street, and will take charge the first of next month. 25 Reduction Special Sale of Enamel Ware, Stransky, Elite, and Crysolite All Standard Goods. FOR SALE BY J.G.Wells, General Hardware Bloomsburg, Pa. DIRECTORS bISAGSEu An Old Stovo the Causa of All the Trouble. The doors of the Tank School house in Catawissa township are closed because the board of direct ors is halting between two opinions. It appears that the stove used to heat the building threw out so much sulphur that the children couldn't stand it. Complaint was made and the directors met to con sider the matter. Here is where the hitch occurred. Three favored the repairing of the stove with a new grate, while the other three held out for an entire new stove. It was afterward found that a new grate would not relieve the situa tion, but a new stove has not been purchased. Meanwhile the school is closed and the children of that vicinity are denied educational ad vantages. REUTOR'S HORSE KILLED- This morning the horse belong ing to Rev. R. S. Nichols was found in its stall at Buckalew's livery with one of its hind legs broken. It is supposed thai he broke it in some way in getting up in the stall, as the bruise on the leg wis at a point where it was im- possible tor another horse to have kicked him. Two veterinary sur geons examined the limb and, pro nounced it past remedy There was nothing left to do but to shoot the animal and this was done. Mr. Nichols has owned the horse for a number of years and it was a great pet. He had it with him in the South during the Spanish war, and he feels keenly its death in this un fortunate manner. A Good Show. Vance & Sullivan's excellent company presented "Why Girls Leave Home," a play founded on the celebrated Becutel trageay at ! Allentown in the autumn of 1903, I at the Ooera House last night. ! The melodrama depends largely on its climaxes, and they are thrilling ! iu the extreme. The theme is a ' crlnntnv nru nt hpst nnd the Storv i morbid, but its artistic virtues are many, and its presentation, to our mina places 11 in mc iroui rau. ui the 'melodramas of 'to day. The actini? of Guv Durrell. as Dan Sher wood, and Anne Stoddard, as Pearl Sherwood, his sister, was worthy of special note. 0BOGE! I OUR mats m spmm shapes ARE IN We have all the new colors and styles. The Broadway Special at $3.00 is the best on the market. BEN G8DDIfi!C Corner Main and Center Sts. 0 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. H &B1 FEBRUARY SALE OF Carpets and Furniture. Quality is just as important as price. Poor ly made Furniture is dear at auy price. We only sell such goods as we can guarantee, and you'll often find that our prices for this good kind are lower than some stores ask for the low grade kind that soon falls to pieces. During February we will give a Discount of 10. on all Furniture. i - - CARPETS - - On carpets we will show you greater values than ever. You will have an opportunity to get good choice designs at low prices. It will pay you to watch this sale even if you do not use them until April. A Discount of 10 on all Carpets During February, IHE LEADER STORE C(h, ITD. 4TH AND MARKET STREETS. BLOOMSBURG, PA. I i
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