MM i ii VOL 40. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH jO, 1905. NO, ij Mm til mm ! r i ii i Ill II II II II . DR- FOLEY WILL PRGAOU TONIGHT- Thit Will Prohatily bs Ihs Last Opportunity to Hear Noted Divlno. The Rev. George C. Vo".y, D. I), rector ot Trinity Church, William sport, will preach in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and it is ex pected that a large congregation will be present. Dr. Foley has announced his intention to retire from the active ministry to accept the chair of homiletics and pastoral care at the School of Divinity, of Philadelphia. He has already noti fied the vestry of the church of his resignation, but has consented to remain, for a time at least, until the congregation succeeds in se lecting his successor. Dr. Foley was elected to this high office early in March. It had been rumored that he intended to leave Trinity church scveial months ago. During his rector- ' ship at Trinity, which has been over a quarter of a century, he has served bis church faithfully, and v his retirement is a source of much regret among his parishioners and throughout the city in general. He is prominent in this Diocese, and was one of the leaders in the con test ror the bishopric of the new Diocese of Harrisburg. Methodist Mortgage Given over to Devouring Element. The mortgage on the First Meth odist Episcopal Church, was re duced to ashes, before the gaze of a large congregation on Sunday. With the dying away of the flame, there was wiped out the last vestige of indebtedness, and the magnifi cent property, valued at $85,000, is now entirely unencumbered. George W. Correll, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and one of the oldest members of the church, lighted the match which destroyed the mortgage, while the congrega tion, which crowded the large audi torium, sang the Doxology. Bishop Joseph F. Berry, of Buf falo, preached the sermon of the day. It was a masterly effort on the theme "Jesus Christ, the Panacea lor the World's Unrest." The near future will see the inte rior of the church handsomely deco rated. Prominent members of the congregation are already discussing the matter. With the walls fres coed, as we understand is the inten tion, and other interior improve ments made, the church will be one of the very finest to be found anywhere. Ooffmau Goes to Wilmington- William H. Coffman will next week resigu his position at the United States Express office and will leave on Monday, April 10th, for Wilmington, Delaware, where he has signed to play ball during the coming season. Will decided last week to cast his lot with the Delawarians, and so informed President Stirlich of the Wilming ton Athletic Association. There was some doubt in bis mind how ever, whether his terms would be acceptable to the management, as he placed them pretty well up, con siderably higher than those of any other player with the possible exception of one or two, going out of Bloomsburg this season. The receipt of his contract yesterday moruing, therefore came in the nature of a pleasant surprise to him. This is the same team on which John Hummel, and Dr. Aldinger made such excellent records, and it is the hope .of Will's friends and admirers that he will be able to maintain the high standard set by these two gentlemen. Will is a fast, hard working player, knows the game thoroughly, and should measure up to every re quirement of the Wilmington management. The Gus Sun minstrels pleased a good ci.ed audience at the Opera House Tuesday evening. The ppeuing or first part setting pre sented a pretty stage picture, but aside from this there was nothing out of the ordinary. Gus Sun has never been noted for getting up new stuff, and the performance Tuesday evening was almost identi cally the same as given here by his organization for the last four or five years. Arthur Crawford and 'Giies Harrington were the main stays and even their work was little more than a re hash of what they have given us many times before. M. E. CONFERENCE CLOSEDJUESDAY. Was a Week of Spiritual Help fulness. Proceedings were Intensely Interesting, and Uplifting:. Danville District Appointments All who attended the sessions of the 37th annual Conference of the Methodist Church at Berwick, the past week are unanimous in the opinion that it eclipsed in interest any of the conferences previously held in Central Pennsylvania. From the point of extending aid, too it was most successful. Every ses sion was largely attended, and the spacious church edifice was taxed to its utmost capacity. Sunday was a notable day, as it always is, on occasions of this sort. Bishop J. N. Fitzgerald preached the conference sermon in the morn ing to an audience which crowded the large auditorium. His text was taken from John, xix, 19: "And Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross, and the writing was "Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews.' " At the close of the morning ser vice the following deacons were ordained: John Royer, Alexander Scott, J. N. Scott, I. L. Snyder and J. N. Brenner. Assisting Bishop Fitzgerald, in the ordina tion services were Presiding Elders A. S. Baldwin and T. S. Wilcox. In the afternoon the ordination of elders was conducted by Bishop Fitzgerald assisted by the entire board of presiding elders. The eldership, embodying full powers of ministry, was conferred on Deacons Jacob Buck, Harry C. Burkhold, Harvey Eleran, II. W. Hartsof, II. C. Henkle, Abncr C. Logan, George W. Mcllnay and H. J. Shugart. Ministers attending the confer ence filled the pulpits of the differ ent churches of the Berwick, Bloomsburg and near-by towns and all were greeted by large congrega tions. The day also marked au epoch in Berwick Methodism, when Cal vary Methodist Church, of West Berwick, was dedicated. It is the first time that a church had been dedicated in the town entertaining the conference. The opening ser vice was a love feast conducted by Rev. G. M. Hoke, ot New Cum berland, followed by an eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Thomas. C. Eiff. The Sunday school session was addressed by Rev Charles Rhoads and Profes sor John A. Sprenkel. Devotional services in the evening were con ducted by Rev. Silas C. Swallow, and the Epworth League meeting was addressed by Rev. D. II. Hart, of Harrisburg. The dedicatory ser vice was performed by Bishop J. N. Fitzgerald. Monday's sessions were devoted to reading of reports of presiding elders of the different districts. During the year there were 1300 conversions in the Danville district, 1 23 1 in Harrisburg district, 1256 in Juniata, 1800 in Williamtport. The Altooua district reported great progress in all lines of work. Attention was called to the work of Rev. J. F. Glass, of Airville, who traveled over 3000 miles dur ing the year in the performance of his duties. An invitation from Tyrone to have the conference hold its next session there was read and accept ed. Rev. W. P. Eveland of Blooms burg, gave notice that the confer ence would be invited to hold the session of 1907 in this town. W. Lee Woodcock, of Hollidays burg, representing the Laymen's Association, said that there was strong sentiment in the resolution passed by that body for the re establishment of family aUars. A resolution was unanimously adopted urging John Francis, chair man of the Law and Order Com mitt .-e at Harrisburg, to secure a favorable report of the Bjrry bill at this session. On Tuesday Bishop Fitzgerald made known the appointments which brought the conference to a close. Those of the Danville Dis trict follow; Presiding elder, Amos Baldwin, Sunbury. Ashland, II. C. Pardoe; Beach Haven, G. M. Remley; Beaver Remember This Bank. When considering your financial interests, and where to safely place your money, it might be well to remember that this bank offers the most favorable conditions, because of its SOUND POLICY AND CONSF.RVA TIVH MANAGEMENT. Remember too that money grows most surely and quickly when kept in a good bank. Pockets have a poor reputation as SA VINGS BANKS. WE INVITE NEW AND DESIRABLE ACCOUNTS. Iloomsburg Rational Banl A. Z. Sciioch, President. Wm. II. Hidlay, Cashier. 4P Paint costs money, but good paint pays I more than it costs. I Lucas Paints 'Tinted r;in..i Sl1 pay best of all because they cover best;3g5T look test: and wear best Reside rm that, the price is low. ' "yBlB your painter using Lucas Faints. sr.v J. Q. Wells Meadow, H. W. Newman ; Benton' W. H. Benford; Berwick, First Church, R. H. Gilbert; Berwick, Calvary, J. C. Grimes ; Blooming dale, W. E. Ruth; Bloomsburg, W. P. Eveland ; Buckhorn, C. W. Bry ner ; Catawissa, R. M. Snyder; Catawissa Circuit, E. M. Chilcote; Centralia, E E.McKelvey; Conyug ham, F. H. Bruusutt; Danville, St. Paul's, S. B. Evans; Danville, Trin ity, N. E- C. Cleaver; Elysburg, C. IV. Rishell; Espy and Lime Ridge, W. L. Armstrong; Excelsior, Jas. Doherty; Freeland, R. J. Allen; Gordon, J. P. Benford; Harvey ville, Phillip Thomas, supply; Hazleton, Diamond, G. F. Boggs; Hazleton, St. Paul's, A. S. Fascick; Jamison City, Gordon Gray; Jeans ville and Audenried. J. W. Faus; Jeddo, Latimer and Milnesville, J. W. Shearer; Jonestown, O. C Mil ler; Laurelton, E. E. Spousler; Lewisburg, J. L. Albrittou; Mifflin burg, V. T..Rue; Mifflinville, J. W. Worley; Millville and Jersevtown, W. II. Hartman; Milton. II. C. Harruau; Missions, Hazleton and Mount Carmel, Valcar J. Louzecky; Montandon, W. W. 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Young Womens' Christian Asso ciation April 3rd, at 8 p. m. Her large family album has already arrived. The pictures will be shown and family history given. Pictures are life size. There will also be a musical program, read ings, tableaus, etc. Admission 15 cents. Triplets, all boys, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Haley of Cata wissa Saturday morning.. As is imnnllv the case in ' occurrences of this kind, the infants were weakly, and possessed of poor circulation, and on Sunday, about twenty-four hours after comiug into this world, two of them died. BRIDGE COJJTKAOTS AWARDED. The Board of Public Buildings and Grounds, at Harrisburg on Thursday last, made the following lettings; The contract for the erection of the Catawissa river bridge was awarded to the Penn Bridge Com pany, of Beaver Falls, at their bid of $124,900. The contract for the Paper Mill bridge was awarded to Nelson and Ruchanuan, of Charubersburg, at their bid of $67,500. The contract for the Shuman town bridge was awarded to the National Bridge Company, o f Philadelphia, at $26,250. The contract for the iescopeck creek bridge, in Luzerne county, was awarded to King Bridge Com pany at their bid of $20,950. Mrs. Biddle's Oousin Dead Mrs. J. C. Biddle returned to day from Hamburg, where she at tended the fuueral of the late Dr. William Harris, who was her cousin. Dr. Harris was a native of Columbia county and was 62 years of age. His death was due to pneumonia. He was a prominent figure in Berks county politics for years and served as postmaster at Hamburg during Cleveland's term. He was a musician of note, and a clever gentleman. His wife died about a year ago, and three child ren survive him. At the time of the Shoeraakersville wreck, Dr. Harris was the first physician to reach the scene, and accompanied several of the victims to the State hospital at Fouutain Springs. Ash land Advocate. Death of George Unangst, After an illness, bating from the eighteenth of January last, when he was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis, and which latter de veloped into a disease of the kid neys, George Unangst, who since the day of his birth, nearly thirty six years ago, has been a resident of Bloomsburg, died at his home on Third Street, early Monday morn ing. Mr. Unangst was well and favor ably known throughout the town, and the announcement ot his death, has deeply affected his many friends. His only survivors are a sister, Miss Mary, with whom he resided, and a brother, Charles Unangst, ot New York City. The last sad rites over the re mains of Mrs. George Gibbons, were performed at her late home in Benton, yesterday morning. She died early Monday morning, after having been ill only a week. She was past fifty-nine years of ae and leaves to survive, a husband and five children, namely: Mrs. G. B. Dresh er, of Stillwater, Oliver, Charles and Mrs. Dayton Hess, of Beuton and George at home. In the death of Mrs. Gibbons the community has lost a good woman, whose memory will long be cherished. en Gfddfn We Will Give THREE FOR ONE TRADING STAMPS Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And in connection with this if you will call at the Red Star Stamp Store they will present you with $1.00 in stamps. BEN CIDDINC Corner Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. CARPETS FURNITURE Newness Everywhere 'Tis newness everywhere. Each depart ment is filled with new goods of all descriptions. New Furniture, New Carpets, New Rugs. It' ever there was a time to buy good Furniture at Right Prices its now. Furniture for Library. Furniture for Dining Room. Furniture for Bedrooms. Carpets to suit every taste. Hugs to match every Carpet. A largo assortment of all the newest colorings and designs. Bring your measurements, we- will do the rest. 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