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Farmers National Bank.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $140,000.
We are constantly adding new accounts and our business
is increasing at a very satisfactory rate. If you have not al
ready opened an account with us, we invite you to do so now.
In Point of Business Success and Financial
Strength this Bank Occupies Front Rank.
C M. CREVELING, Pres.
DEATH SUMMONS
DAVID 0. HACKETT
While Yet in Love With
He Passed to Silence
and Eternity.
Life
ANEURISM WAS FATAL
The final summons came to David
G. Hackett, superintendent of the
Columbia & Montour Electric Rail
way, at his place of residence on
the Third floor of the First National
Bank building at nine o'clock Fri
day morning, after an illness of
several months duration.
At the beginning of 'his ailment,
Dr. Bruner was called in and be
gave it as his opinion that Mr.
Hackett was suffering irom an
arterial tumor. Later, realizing
that his condition was gradually
growing worse, he went to Altoona
to consult a physician. He re
ceived but little encouragement,
and returned home, and then went
to Philadelphia, to consult a special
ist, who confirmed the diagnosis of
Dr. Bruner, and informed him
that an operation would be of no
avail.
After arriving home his condi
tion took a very serious turn, and
several times during the week pre
ceding the end, it was thought he
was dying. He apparently fully
realized that the angel of death was
hovering near, and that the next
moment might be his last, still he
would rally from the sinking spells,
and appear the most cheerful per
son in the room. Friday morning
he had an attack, which proved to
be the last. He lapsed into uncon
sciousness, and closed his eyes in
that sleep which knows no awak
ing. Mr. Hackett was 49 years of age
having been born at Altoona in
1856. He graduated from the publte
schools of that city, and shortly
afterward, entered the field of
journalism. His first position, was
that of business manager for the
Altoona Tribune, He resigned to
accept a similar position with the
Stntinei, of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
This position he filled for a num
ber of years, after which he return:
ed to Altoona, where he became
one of the organizers of the Mirror,
and was its business manager.
He left the newspaper business,
and became associated with his
brother-in-law, IS. R. Sponsler, of
Harrisburg. In the early part of
1901, he came to Bloomsburg, serv
ing in the capacity of superintend
ent of the construction, and pur
chasing agent for the Columbia &
Montour Electric Railway Co., in
which position he continued until
October 1902, when, upon the resig
nation of Mr. Fisher, he was made
superintendent of the road, and at a
subsequent meeting he was elected
secretary of the Company. Mr.
Hackett was recognized as an ac
complished electric railway man,
and possessed a thorough and com
plete knowledge of every phase of
the business.
There survives Mr. Hackett his
wife, formerly Miss Anna Eyer,
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Eyer of
West Main street, to whom he was
married on the twelfth of March,
1903 ; one son, Cadwallader, and
his patents who reside in Altoona
and who were with him when he
died.
The funeral took place at half
past one Monday afternoon, and
was largely attended by relatives
and friends, including many of the
prominent men of the town. The
services were in charge of Rev. Dr.
Continued on 8th page, 4th Column.
ACCOUNTS
THE
M. MILLEISEN". Cashier.
GOOD WILL CO.
KNOCKED OUT.
The Council Voted to Recog
nize the Liberty as the
Fourth Company.
Sewers and Paving Considered
The Good Will Fire Company is
down and out, so far as recogni
tion from the present Town Coun
cil is concerned. The matter was
disposed oi so quickly that the
champions of its cause had scarcely
awakened to a realization of what
was going on, and then it was all
over. The question as to which of
these two Companies was entitled
to recognition by the Council as
the regularly accepted iourth com
pany of the town, is an old one,
many times renewed. Several
Councils have wrestled with it and
it has been before the Courts.
The action taktn Monday night
administers a quietus to the Good
Wills for at least a year, or until
another Council shall have been
elected. They may then make an
other attempt, but this repudiation
will serve to put them in a bad
light for favorable consideration
from the next or any succeeding
Council
When the matter was taken up,
President Yctter, in order that the
Council might have some informa
tion regarding the action taken by
previous Councils, suggested that
the Secretary read from the min
utes. In compliance, Secretary Quick
read from the minutes of the meet
ing of Dec. 5th, 1901, which
showed that on that date R. R.
John, Esq., had appeared before
the Council with a request that the
Good Will Fire Co. be recognized
as No. 4. That the matter was
discussed, and a motion made to
recognize the Company, having its
hose house on Leonard Street, as
Company No. 4, was carried, the
vote being 4 to 3.
From the minutes of June 1 1',
1902, he read that a petition was
presented to Council asking them
to recognize the Good Will Fire
Co. as the fourth Company of the
Town. A motion to recognize
them as No. 4 was lost by a vote
of 4 to 2.
The minutes of the meeting held
July 10th, 1902, showed that Hon.
Grant Herring had appeared and
asked that the Good Wills be rec
ognized as the fourth Company of
the Town. There was some dis
pute over the vote, but the Presi
dent declared it carried.
At this point Mr. Magee queried
If it was proper to recognize a Com
pany without a chanter. Mr. Yet
ter replied that he knew of no ob
jection to it. That he had con
versed with several members of the
various companies and told them
that he was in favor of the compa
ny, whichever it was, that had
been recognized by previous Coun
cils. That he could 'allow nothing
to be done that would annul the
previous minutes.
To this Mr. Magee responded
that the Master appointed by the
Court bad decided in favor of the
recognition of the Good Will's as
Company No. 4.
This called forth a spirited ex
pression of views, recriminate and
otherwise, between Mr. Yetter and
Mr. Magee, until the former with
drew from the discussion stating
that inasmuch as be was counsel for
one of the companies, he did not
propose to preside or have any voice
in the vote. In the face of this
statement Mr. Magee insisted that
Mr. Yetter vacate the chair. The
Why You Should
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It is a strong, careful, safe, liberal and successful institution.
It is a trrowillt?. active. nrrrrpiii!vi nnrl oivnmmndatinnr Kntit
It appreciates the confidence of
always carefully considered. Its
sianaing and integrity, chosen for
matttrs.
We do not believe you can get
give you, ana we mereiore invite
Banking
A. Z. Sciioch, President.
latter replied that lie intended do
ing so, but not until he was ready.
Mr. Magee renewed his objection
and requested that his protest be
noted on the minutes.
For the purpose of supporting his
proposition, Mr. Yetter called upon
Harry Stees Esq., who stated that
Mr. Yetter had informed him that
he would vote for the company that
had received recognition from pre
vious councils. Secretary Quick
further sustained Mr. Yetter by
stating that Mr. Yetter did not
know until he heard the minutes
read which company had been recog
nized. Then Mr. Giger broke in
that the Liberty Company had been
recognized and in service two years
before the Good Wills. He was
followed by Mr. Deily who had
been, listening to the controversy
with marked disapproval, with the
suggestion, that all the companies
be ousted and that new ones be
formed. "There is no use" said
he "in wrangling all night over the
matter." This view found favor
with Mr. Giger, whereupon Mr.
Yetter asked if Council was ready
to vote. Receiving an affirmitive
answer he vacated the chair and
Vice President Magee took up the
sceptre of authority.
Mr. Giger insisted that the Li
berty Companv be recognized as
No. 4.
Mr. Runyon moved that the
Liberty Hose Co. , be recognized by
the Town as the fourth fire com
pany, and that the Good Will Fire
Co., be dropped. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Giger, and being
put to a vote was carried. All the
members voted aye except . Mr.
Magee and Mr. Yetter neither of
whom voted.
Mr. Yetter then resumed his
chair. Isaiah Deily, a member of
the Liberty Company thanked the
Council and extended the members
an invitation to visit the hose
house.
Mr. John G. Harmau was present
and stated that he had just come
from a meeting of the directors of
the Land Improvement Co., and
that they were considering the con
struction of a sewer. The matter
was not settled and he was not in a
position to state just what the Com
pany would give or do toward it.
He said h; was satisfied that they
would lend their aid, and recom
mended that a committee from the
Town Council, Land Improvement
Co., and the Hospital have a meet
ing and go into the matter so that
they can act intelligently.
President Yetter voiced his ap
proval of the sewer, and said that
he was heartily in lavor of its con
struction if the financial condition
of the Town would permit of it, and
if this year's taxes would pay for it.
He did not think it right to burden
a future council with a debt of this
sort, but was satisfied that the sew
er can be constructed and paid for
it the Land Improvement Co. , is
willing to bear its share of the ex
pense. Mr. A. Z. Schoch stated that the
matter was one of great imrort to
the town, as the building of the Jos.
Ratti Hospital depended upon it.
The sewer he said is indispensable
to the hospital.
Mr. Yetter stated the sewer was
needed and should be constructed, j
hospital or no hospital, as the Mar
ket street sewer was entirely in
adequate. Following discussion developed
the fact that the Land Improve
ment Co., had made a proposition
to Mr. Ratti, that in the event of
the sewer being built, he would be
given certain land adjacent to the
proposed hospital which could be
used for additional buildings etc.,
and that Mr. Ratti would give the
value of the land so acquired in
do Business With
QWtonaf Q&mft
its patrons, and their interests are
officers and directors are men of high
their demonstrated ability in financial
better treatment than this bank will
you to call upon us when in need of
Privileges.
Wm. II. Hidlay, Cashier.
THEWHEELER
SELF FITTING
SCREEN SASH
IS GUARANTEED TO BE
FLY PROOF.
It slides up and down like window, and
fits in either lower or upper sash. It slides
as freely in wet weather as in dry and is the
only Sliding Screen which en be locked at
night
Also a full line of Screen Doors from 7?
cents to I.50 including Hinges, Hook and
eye and Knob.
For Sale by
J. G. Wells.
money to the Town, which could be
applied toward the expense of con
structing the sewer. It was finally
decided to hold a special meeting
tomorrow night when the matter
will be disposed of.
In regard to the matter of a sewer
on East Third street, Mr. Runyon
moved that the same be built from
Locust street down East Third
street to connect with the present
sewer. That a six inch pipe be
used, that bids be asked for and that
the work be done under the direc
tion of the Town Engineer. Second
ed by Mr. Magee.
The next matter taken up was
the paving of Center street from
Main street to the alley below the
Opera House. J. R. Fowler and C.
W. Miller were present and submitt
ed an estimate of the cost. The
Town's share would be $500. This
amount H. J. Clark and J. R.
Fowler agreed to pay providing it
be deducted from their taxes until
it is wiped out. The desirability
and necessity of the improvement
was fully explained by Mr. Miller.
The Council was divided on the
matter. Mr. Magee and Mr. Run
yon opposed it on account of the
present depleted condition of the
treasury and the latter stated that
it was only a matter of pride.
Mr. Giger and Mr. Deily favored
the proposition, and thought this a
good place to start the paving.
After some discussion Mr. Giger
moved, seconded by Mr. Deily that
the Town accept the proposition
and pave the street. Mr. Magee
again expressed his opposition and
stated that a large part of the ex
pense would come off of this year's
taxes. Mr. Fowler sought to over
come this latter objection by offer
ing to pay tteir taxes in full this
year if Council would pave the
street, and changed the proposition
to Council accordingly. Mr. Magee
made an amended offer that inas
much as Mr. Townsend another
property owner was not included in
this proposition the whole matter
be laid over until the next meeting.
This was put to a vote and carried.
The matter of exonerating new
industries for a period of ten years
was favorably acted upon, after
which it was voted to borrow $3000
at a rate not to exceed five per cent,
in such amounts as may be required
to run the town affairs, until the
taxes come.
Orders for bills presented were
issued, and the meeting adjourned.
A number of the Elks of town,
are planning to attend the re-union
of the order to be held in Buffalo,
on June loth.
WE
FIT
ALL
SIZES
We give special attention to fitting these "irregular
sizes." and have Suits for all of them. Cheviots and
mixed Cassimers, neatly tailored, and cut to fit all forms.
$10.00 to $25.00
We've great relief in store for these Men who "never
can get fitted."
Bring your shape here, Sir !
3 for 1 Trading Stamps
Friday, and Saturday.
BEN GIDDING
Corner Main and Center Sts.
Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
CARPETS
Newness Everywhere
'Tis newness everywhere. Each depart
ment is filled with new goods of all
descriptions.
New Furniture, New Carpets,
New Rugs.
If 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. Rugs to
match every Carpet. A largo assortment of
all the newest colorings and designs.
Bring your measurements, we will do
the rest.
fHE LEADER STORE CO., LTD.
4TH AND MARKET STREETS.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Bring
Your
Shape
Here !
The Tall Man
is often seen with a Coat
four inches too short in
the tail, and two inches
too low at the collar,
sleeves just below the
elbow, and Trousers end
ing at shoe tops.
The Short Man
With the short or stout
man it's just the same,
only it's different. The
situation is reversed.
FURNITURE