Mitt if MM VOL fO. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY OCTOBER t9, goj. -va 42 3 Mir i nil iiif miiii IP Will ME WW ACCOUNTS AT THE Farmers National Bank. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $I4O.O0O. Wc arc 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. CUKVEUXG, Pres. M. MILLKISEX. Casiiikk. ROCHE-WIRT A Brilliant Wedding In the Chantry of Grace Church, New York MANY BEAUTIFUL. GIFTS The marriage of Miss Pauline Wirt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ksterly Wirt to Mr. John A. Roche Jr. of Chicago took place at high noon Tuesday in the Chantry of Grace church N. Y. City. The Rector of St. Paul's' Bloomsburg officiated assisted by the Right Reverend Dr. Darlington, Bishop of Harrisburg, who pronounced tbctn man aud wife and gave them the benediction. The chantry is a complete small church seating about 135. given some years ago by the late Miss Catharine Willard Wolf. A small doorway connects it with the South Transept of Grace Church. For this occasion Thurley the florist had very beautifully and lavishly decorated it with white chrysanthemums, palm branches and potted palms. Great masses of palm branches were banked up on either side of the chancel arch and chrysanthemums seemed to be growing out of the dark green fol iage of the palms. On the white marble altar, either side of the large illuminated prayer book were vases of green foliage filled with Kaster lilies while loose lilies were laid across '.he altar. The whole effect was beautiful, especially after the clergy had entered in their vest ments and faced the bridal pair. The bride's beautiful gown ofsoit white silk aud long veil added still more to the picture. The clergy having entered from the church and taken their places, the groom nnd Mr. Karl F. Wirt, who acted as best mau, entered from the other side of the chancel and wait ed for the coming of the bride at the foot of the chancel steps. Without delay the bride came up the aisle on the arm of her father. Her only ornament was the pen dant of diamonds given her by the groom, and she carried a large bouquet of lilies of the valley nnd a white silken book of the service, the gift of the Bishop, which was used by the clergy in the ceremony. It is needless to tell the many friends of the bride how very hand some she looked. Before the ceremony Mr. Hel fenstein, the organist of Grace church, played in the church on the splendid great organ selections from Wagner's "Tristam and Is olde" and from other composers. Among the many guests at the wedding were Dr. and Mrs. Meredith of Danville and Dr. Thomas Darlington, Health Com missioner of the City of N. Y. and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Robbins of N. Y. and Bloomsburg. After the ceremony about thirty five of tne guests, including the families of the bridal pair and the officiating clergy breakfasted in a private suite at the famous Del monico's. Mr. and Mrs. Roche received the congratulations of their guests in the reception room and then passed to the dining rooms where three round tables varying in size had been arranged, so that at one table were the immediate bridal party and younger guests, the decorations being many small vases of lilies of the valley, at another table were the bride's intimate school friends and their husbands, while the third and smallest table was reserved for the families of the bridal couple and the clergy. A mound of chrysan- Continued on 5th page, 4th Colunn. THREE THOUSAND MINERS QUI! Employed by Marklo and Com pany, in Hazloton Region. Discharge of Boy the Cause One of the biggest miners' strikes since the famous 1902 strike was inaugurated Tuesday, when three thousand employes of the G. B Markle & Co., independent coal operators, with collieries at Jeddo, llarleigh and Kverdale, near lla.le ton, laid down their tools. The company operates five collier ies, and all of these are idle. The strike is the result of the discharge of John Kaszuco, employ ed as a "patcher" in one of the companies collieries at JedJo. The boy was receiving $1.08 per day as a "patcher" and he was ordered to another position, that of driving a three mule team, for the same wages. He declined to do this un less he received an increase, claim ing that he was entitled to the same wages that other diivers were get ting, which is $1.50 per day. That was last Friday. On Satur day morning when he went to work he was informed by Foreman Dunk ley that he must either take the driver's position for the same pay he wis receiving as "patcher" or lose his work altogether. He re fused to drive and was discharged. The employes at the colliery then took the matter up. From their point of view it was a plain viola tion of the award of the strike coin mission, and they endeavored to ad just the matter with the officials. A committee waited upon General Superintendent Smith, but he in formed them that he was powerless to do anything for them. A mass meeting of the employes at all the five collieries was held Monday night, and after hearing the report of the committee that visited Superintendent Smith, voted to inaugurate a getieral strike. When the whistles blew for work Tuesday morning not a man re ported and as a result all the collier ies are idle. Judge Paison Dead- Edwin M. Paxson, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and one of the most distinguished jurists of the Com monwealth, died at 6:40 o'clock last Thursday morning, at his summer home, Bycot House, Buckingham, Bucks county. He was in his eighty-second year. Justice rax son became seriously ill about a fortnight ago. He had for several years previously been a sufferer from asthma and heart dis ease. Then his case became fur ther complicated by involvement of the kidneys which soon became the most serious element. His advanc ed age and feeble condition render ed recovery impossible. Edwin M. Paxson, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, was born in Buck ingham, Bucks county, Pa., Sep tember 3, 1824. He wss the son of Thomas and Ann Johnson Pax son, and bis paternal ancestry is traced back to Bycot House, Buck ingham, Bucks county. England, where a branch of the family hive been living since the day of William the Conqueror. He was a descend ant on his mother's side of William Johnson, a native of Ireland, who settled in New Jersey before the Revolutionary War, and who after wards became a professor in a South Carolina callege. Some years ago he resigned the office of Chief Justice. STATEMENT OV CONDITION OK 0e Q0foom66urg QWtonaf (ganft At close of Business Friday, August 25th, 1905. COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY'S CALL. Resources. Loans - - $238,127.09 United States Bonds 100,000.00 Other Bonds, - 178,904.92 Furniture & Fixtures, 8,000.00 Cash and Resrrve, 80,493.60 $605,525.61 Liabilities. Capital Stock, - $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 26,773.28 Circulation, - 100,000.00 Bank Deposits, 14,667,07 Individual Deposits, 361,085.26 $605,525.61 A. Z. Sciiocii, President. Wm. II. IIidi.av, Cashier. ThE FAIR Though Bosrun In Rain, Later Clear Weather Made it a Groat Success THE BEST EVER flic Columbia County Fair of 1905 is now a matter of history. When it opened on Wednesday morning the weather was such as to dishearten everybody connected with it, or in any way interested in it. '1 ucsday was entering day, and though the weather was then threatening it did not prevent ex hibits to a greater number than ever before Cuming in. But Wed nesday morning came with a down pour of rain and fears for the sue cefs of the fair were expressed on every hand. There were more booths and venders of various kinds on the grounds than ever before, and these people were fairly sick with the blues. But Thursday morning came, aud though it was cold and not very bright, the rftiu had ceased, and with the incoming of the first train the crowds began to gather, so that the grounds were well filled in the afternoon. Friday's sunshine brought the people here by thousands, and the grounds were one solid mass of humanity. It was almost impossi ble to move from place to place, and the exhibition building was simply impassable. The best of order prevailed, and no cases of pockets picked were reported, ex cept F. A. Moore, a York state cattleman, who lot $62 on Monday night, aud claimed that it was taken by two colored women who could not be found later when wanted. The character of the shows was much better than in former years, the privileges being in the hands of Harry S. Barton who permitted no exhibitions that were at all ques tionable. The Mystic Maze, the little railway, the Ferris wheel, the peny show, Magic art, fat people, vaudeville shows, various monstros ities, palm readers and picture gal leries made up the list of entertain ments. Eating tents and candy stands were very numerous, and among them and the fakirs there was more or less complaint that people were not spending their money freely. Besides the dining hall which was in charge of a West Berwick church there were three other stands con ducted by churches, Berwick, Cata wissa and Jerseytown being repre sented. The races were very good, and the grand stand was well filled, especially on Friday when more tickets were sold than there were seats, much to the discomfort of those whose view was cut off by people standing in front of them. A number of the best horses were unable to go in the races, owing to the railroad collision at Millers burg which injured several of them. Farm machinery was present in great variety, and vehicle makers were well represented. A display of products of the south, along the line of the South ern Railway was very fine and attracted much attention. There was a great display of poultry, cattle, sheep, swiue, etc, aud the main building was a con stant center of attraction. Among the attractive displays here were the exhibits of the Leader Store Company, consisting of handsome furniture, rugs, etc; the booth of J. H. Mercer with an array oi beau tiful lamps all illuminated; J. balt zer's music booth with a large line of pianos, organs aud sewing , machines. The Supplee Mather Johnny Get a Gun While You Can Cet Such Values at J. C. WELLS'. The following well known American gun, single barrel elf ejector, made by Hopkins & Allen, they are beauiies, always $6.00, now yours for $3.98. No use in explaining the American double barrel gun made by the Hartford Arms Co, Well, we are letting'this gun go for $14.00. The Stevens Arms Co., double barrel guns, good values at $18, now yours for $14.50. Don't forget we have the Bel gium double barrel gun, honest value $10.00, as a leader we make it $6.98. For Sale by J. G. Wells. Co. also had a fine display, and L. K. Whary showed a fine line of ranges and stoves. There were many others, but too numerous to enumerate. The fair was a gret t success and the management is to be congrat ulated. HOME AGAIN- Alter ' an absence of several months in Italy, Mr. Joseph Ratti returned to Bloomsburg on 1 lies clay. He sailed from Rogeuo on October 4tn, to Havre, France leaving there on the 7th, and land ed in New York on last Saturday. uuring tne voyage a very severe storm was encountered, and though he has crossed the ocean many tiaies Mr. Ratti says he ut'ver before had such an experience. For two days and three nights the vessel was tossed about like a match, and near ly all the passengers were sick They were obliged to sit or lie on the floor below decks, as it was im possible to sit on a chair. Madame Calve, the celebrated vocalist, was one of the passengers, and when the storm was at its height she sought to calm their fears by sing ing. Mr. Katti appears to be in ex cellent health, and he was given a hearty welcome home by many of his friends on Tuesday evening. His safe return is a matter of grati tude tor the whole community, and he comes back to find the Joseph Ratti Hospital, of which he is the founder and benefactor, a thorough ly equipped institution, and already doing a great work. Making His Mark Dr. E. Franklin Smith of New York has been appointed Professor of Physiology in the Medical School of Fordham University. He resided here for some years, and has many acquaintances. His wife is a Blooms burg girl, formerly Miss Mildred Knorr, daughter of the late Col. Samuel Knorr. Dr. Smith has been promiuently identified with hospital work aud with several medical associations of the city, and his selection as a member of the Faculty of Fordham University indicates that he has built up a high reputation as a physician. Other brick in place of those re jected by the Council are now ar riving for the Center street pave ment, and the work will soon be completed. We Fit All Sizes It matters not a whit to us, Sir. what your size niav be. If your proportions arc abnormal East and West or Xorth and South you may turn your footsteps toward this store with ... . lull confidence 01 Being Fitted Perfectly We'll lit you satisfactorily and at a reasonable price. We tack on no extra figures because we have the Clothes you want. We have Suits at $10, 12, lo to 2o. Trousers at 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, to 6.00. The fabrics are neat and the Tailoring excellent. Slim, Stout or Extra Large Never mind the size, for you'll find relief from Clothes troubles awaiting you here. BEN CIDDINC Corner Main and Center Sts. 0 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. The Leader Store Co., Ltd . Fourth and Market Streets BLOOMSBURG, PA. TDEFORE making your Fall purchases it will be to your advantage to see our line of Furniture, Carpets and Rugs Lace and Tapestry Cur tains and Portieres Dress Goods, Trimmings and Laces Notions, Shoes, Groceries Quality, "Just Kight" Styles, "Just Kight" Prices, "Just Right" HIE LEADER STORE CO., LTD. 4TH AND MARKET STREETS. .bloomsburg; pa. 1
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