(Si VOL 40. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY gt 1903. NO. 6 BISHOP ELECT WILL ACCEPT. mm FEBRUARY COURT IN FULL SWING. VanSlckle Sentenced To Five Years In Penitentiary and $1000 Fine. R&Zi 1 "IF YOU WOULD BEiWEALTHY, THINK OF SAVING AS WELL AS GETTING." ifcn Fr-num. N (CDDDDKKS The Rev. Dr. James Henry Darlington Accepts the Bishopric on Tuesday Home papers Praise Him. A dispatch from the committee appointed to notify the Rev. James Henry Darlington, D. D., of Brooklyn of his election to the Bishropic of the new Kriscopal Diocese of Harrisburg states that he accepts. The following were the members of the committee that notified the Rev. Dr. Darlington: Rev. Walter Russell Breed, D. D., rector of St. James,' Lancaster; Rev. Charles R. Morrison, rector of St. Matthew's, Sunbiiry; A. P. Perley, Christ church, Williamsport, and George S. Cotnstock, St. Luke's, Mechan icsburg. The committee notified the Bishop-elect at Christ church rectory, Brooklyn. Dr. Darlington's home newspap ers speak of his selection in flatter ing terms. The Brooklyn Eagle printed the following the day after the election: "In the choice of Dr. James H. Darlington as Bishop of the Harris burg Diocese, the clergy ot that district have shewn wisdom. Dr. Darlington is the rector of Christ church, in this city, a large and in fluential parish, and his clerical ex perience covers twenty-three years. During that time he has become thoroughly conversant with church matters, but he has also proved himself an alert and public spirited citizen; he has been chaplain of a local regiment, trustee of a college, a member of conservative, yet pro gressive, societies and bodies, and has kept himself informed upon great questions. He is a man of agreeable personality, and his career in the pulpit has been marked by scholarship and dignity. He will be no mere figurehead as bishop, but will prove that the honor which has come to bim unsought has been properly awarded." It was announced yesterday, after a conference between Bishop Fred erick Burgess, Long Island ; Bish op Potter and Coadjutor Bishop Greer, of New York, with Bishop elect Darlington, that plans were made for Dr. Darlington's conse cration on Easter Monday at his own church, Christ Church, Brook lyn, subject to approval of presid ing Bishop Tuttle, of Missouri, who will perform the consecration. Five or six bishops, including the four named with probably Bish op Ethelbert Talbot, Central Penn sylvania, will be present. An unusually important occasion will be made of the consecration services, coming at the close of Lent, as Dr. Darlington has served in the Christ Church parish twenty one years, and is very widely known, always having closely as sociated with everything pertain ing to the welfare of Brooklyn and New York. Dr Darlington has announced that he will take up his duties as bishop immediately after the con secration, preaching his farewell sermon to Christ Church on the Sunday after Kaster and leaving for Harrisburg temporarily. JAMES MAGEE FUR UOUNOIL James Magee, 2nd., has filed nomination papers for the office ot meniler of council, and, having de cided to take this action, he will no douot make a strong hustle t j be elected. Mr. Magee is a hustler in business, and represents one of the laigebt iudustiies in Bloomsburg. His qualifications for the office are undoubted. It would be better for the town if more of our representa tive business men were willing to saciifice themselves by serving in the town council. Mr. Magee and his companies are among the largest tax payers in town. ' Miles Marteena Dead Miles Marteena of Berwick, died Sunday morning. He was seventy years of age and a veteran of the Civil War. The funeral took place on Tuesday. He is survived by a wife and four children. Edward of Kentucky, Dessa and Thomas of Berwick and Wilbur of Butte, Montana. Other First Week Business. The regular February session of Court convened on Monday at ten o'clock, with all the Judges present. The Constables of the different townships or districts of the county made their returns in the following order: F. J. Hauck, Beaver; W. P. Robbins, Benton Boro.; A. A. Colley, Benton Twp. ; Adam Clay berger, Berwick; C. W. Freas, Ber wick; Miles Betz, Bloomsburg; John Gibbs, Briarcreek; G. W. Hosier, Catawissa Twp.; Not man Hehvig, Catawissa Boro.; W. P. Arter, Ceutralia; John Langdon, Centralia; Samuel Cartwright, Cen tralia; Charles Hartman, Centre; Obe Yocura, Cleveland; Owen Cain, Cooyngham; George Labor, Fish ingcreek; Charles Bucher, Frank lin; Norman O. Parker, Green wood; C. L. Hartman, Hemlock; J. B. Robbins, Jackson; J. L. Stiue, Locust; J. W. McNinch, Madison; F. P. G rover, Main; W. P. Hetler, Mifflin; J. S. Cole, Millville; Harry Mensch, Montour; Emanuel Craw ford, Mt. Pleasant; II. C. Henrie, Orangeville; D. T. Keller, Orange Twp.; W. II. Hayman, Pine; U. G. Rarig, Roaringcreek; H. W. Angle, Scott; Richard Hess, Stillwater and J. V. McIIenry, Sugarloaf. Jacob Shaffer, a grand juror, asked to be excused. He explained to the Court that it was necessary for him to be at bis place of duty as foreman at the Harman & Has- sert Car Shops. The shop he said is crowded with orders and unless he could be there it would be neces sary to lay off at least five moulders. In view of these circumstances the Court granted his request, after which Dr. Adams, of Briarcreek, was sworn in as foreman of the grand jury. In charging the grand jury Judge Little spoke of the few cases that are returnable at this session, which he said indicates a healthy and al together creditable state of affairs, and shows that the people of this county are pursuing their legitimate vocations and keeping the peace. George Lake appointed as tip staff to wait upon grand jury. Estate of Nancy Nugent. Aud itor's report confirmed nisi. Estate of William Nugent. Aud itor's report confirmed nisi. Estate ot Maggie Berlin, de ceased. Order and report of sale confirmed nisi. In the matter of the supplement ary report of the Grand Jury to No. 29, September session, 1903, the District Attorney filed his re port. Harrison W. Waters vs. Mary Waters. Libel in divorce. Sub poena awarded. Estate of Jacob M. Girton, de ceased, late of Madison township. Auditor's report confirmed nisi. The report of viewers in favor of a public road in Catawissa town ship near J. R. Bibby's was con firmed nisi., width of road fixed at thirty-three feet. On petition of Edward Eugle hart, he was discharged as admin istrator of the estate of Catherine Englehart. deceased. Auditors' report in the estate of Henry 13. Fortuer, late of Berwick, deceased, was confirmed nisi. Return of sale in the estate of Phiueas Remley confirmed nisi. The civil list was gone over and the following cases were marked for trial: Jacob Baker vs. The Conewango Building and Loan Association and Tilghman Klechner and Charles Baker Christie Baker vs. the same. Furhman and Schmidt vs. the same. Ida Fritz intermarried with Chas II. Fritz vs. the township of Briar creek. ' C. L. Mensch vs. Francis Ely, defendant, with notice to Margaret Ely, garnishee. , John R. Towusend and Louis J. vs. Benjamin A. Giddiug. A. A. Eveland vs. Orange town ship. On application the restaurant license of Walter Walsh in the Second Ward of Centralia, was It is easier to get FIVE dollars than save ONL but wealth without Saving is impossible. Learning Jo spend less is more important than learning to earn more. Start now if only with one dollar, and watch it grow in the gloomsburg Rational gan A Sound, Conservative, Safe Institution. A. Z. Schocii, President. Wm. H. Hidlay, Cashier. transferred to Alexander Prize mieniecky. Estate of John Ashleman, de ceased, late of Benton township. Order of sale confirmed. Estate of Conrad Dietz, deceased, late of Beaver township. Lewis Singley, John Klingaman and Wil liam Wey appointed real estate commissioners. In the matter of the appointment of a guardian for Samuel Klase and Mry Klase, two aged and en feebled residents of Locust town ship, who, by the testimony of several witnesses it was shown are mentally and physically incapable of looking after their own interests, the Court appointed as guardiau Philip W. Miller, of Locust town ship. He to furnish bond in sum of $1000. The report of viewers in favor of vacating and relaying road in Conynghaiu towuship in the village of Aristes was confirmed nisi. Matthew McReynolds, Charles Sands and George M. Ikeler were appointed viewers on a public road petitioned tor in Greenwood towu ship near the dwelling house of William E. Heacock. The report of viewers iu the matter of the petition for a public road in Sugarloaf township near the dwelling of Ezekiel Hess was confirmed nisi. Report of viewers iu favor of a road in Briarcreek township, near the residence of Duval Dickson, confirmed nisi. Charles Carl, who has served a term in the couuty prison, was given the benefit of the insolvent act and was discharged by an order of the Court. Tiik VanSickle Case. The case of James VanSickle, charged with felonious assault upon Grace, the little nine year old daughter of Mrs. Ella Parks, of Jackson township was attached at half past ten Tuesday morning. This case was looked upon as the most important one on the list, and the interest manifested in its trial was attested by an audience that completely filled the Court room. VanSickle was without counsel and without any funds with which to employ one. It is doubtful if ever a more degenerate looking specimen of humanity ever faced the bar of justice in the local court room Certain it is that there has never been a tvoe more repellant. As he stood before the Court, his gen eral appearance was low, soidid, base, and furnished a study in gradual moral decay. A single glance was sufficient to satisfy one that his daily routine ot life was anything but pure. The Court appointed C. A Small, Esq., as counsel for the de fendant, who upon taking up the case explained to VanSickle the two counts m Hie indictment, the one being rape and the other assault with intent to commit a rape. To the last mentioned VanSiekli pleaded guilty, but this was subse quently withdrawn and a plea of not guilty entered. The next move was the selection of a jury and these gentlemen were chosen: James Leiuy, A. B. White, Samuel Uiltz, James Werkheiser, Elliot Adams, John Chamberlin, J. W. Cornier, Edward Zones, Jonathan Tubbs, T. W. Snyder, Jacob Stiner and Geo. B. Apple man. The revolting details of the crime have been published in these col umns, but for the benefit of those of our readers who do not remember it we will recite briefly the shock ing circuiustatices. The little girl was a pupil at the Green Creek School House iu Jack son township. She made the journey each school day morning and evening on foot. On the after- A Bargain in Carpenter Aprons. Worth 30 cents Now 23, cents. FOR SALE BY J.G.Wells, General Hardware Bloomsburg, Pa. DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT. Final Summon Cama to Nelson Black on Thursday, and on Friday His Sister Mrs. Pinkerton was Called From Earth. Only a day intervened between the death of Nelson Black and that of his sister, Mrs. Mary Pinkerton. Both were residents of Rohrsburg. Mrs. Piukertou kept house and her brother lived with her, having re moved from Philadelphia some years ago. He had been the victim of a stroke of paralysis, which ren deied his condition critical, and his death was not unexpected. He passed away Thursday afternoon. Friday evening his sister Mrs. Pink erton died, and both were burried in oue grave. One service was held Sunday morning and the other Sun day afternoon. Both were well up iu years, Mr. Black being seventy nine and Mrs. Pinkerton ninety two. One brother, William Black of Rhorsburg survives. The deceased were uncle and aunt of Sheriff William W. Black of town. THS HOSPITAL. If there is an iustitution that is going to be a help to Bloomsburg, it is the hospital, which has been assured, as already stated iu these columns by the great kindness and willing heart of our esteemed towns man, Joseph Ratti. Perhaps the average reader has not thought of the manifold benefits the hospital will bring to our people. Perhaps you have never needed it yourself. Perhaps you never may, but there are others. In the homes where many com forts are, the hospital may not be appreciated at its lull worth. But take the man or woman whose home is hard enough even in health and let lingering sickness or sud den shattering accident come, and to that oue the cool, clean rooms aud careful nursing of trained at tendants may meau much. When the doors of the hospital open for them it means life aud restoration to hard labor no doubt, but that means support of loved ones. County Commissioner William IT. Kiher on Tuesdav received a telecrram aoDrisitiff him of the nf his brother-in-law. W. II Kramer, of Limestoueville. The deceased was stridceu with appo nlpw two weeks asro. He was forty-five years of age aud was a son-in-law of Daniel Fisher of town. His wife survives. OUR HATS IN SPRING SHAPES ARE IN We have all the new colors and styles. The Broadway Special at $1.00 is the best on I the market. BEN GIDDING Corner Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. FEBRUARY SALE OF Carpets and Furniture. Quality is just as important as price. Poor ly made Furniture is dear at any price. We only sell such goods as we can guarantee, and you'll often find that our prices for this good kind are tower 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. t r I I On carpets we will show you greater values than ever. You will havs 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, rHE LEADER STORE CO., LTD. 4TH AND MARKET STREETS. BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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