artr ii VOL 4 . M.00MS1WRG, PA., THURSDAY JAXUARY 17, igor NO. .1. ADDING NEW ACCOUNTS AT THE Farmers National Bank. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000. We are constantly adding new accounts and our business I is increasing at a very satisfactory rate. If you have not al Qrcady 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. C REVELING, Pres. M. MILLEISEtf. Cashier. EX-SHERIFF HOFFMAN. I'eath came very unexpectedly to John W. Hoffman on Sunday morning. He was alive at 5 o'clock, and was found dead in his bed at 7. Just when he passed away no one knows. Some repairs are being made to the jail and Mr. Hoffman was oc cupying a bed in the room of his wife and grandchild, and they dis covered that he was dead when they rose. The cause of death was hart disease, from which he had suffered for some time. His age was nearly 69 years. He is sur vived by his wife, a son, Addison, residing in Tacoma, Washington, and a daughter, the wife of Sheriff C. B. lint. Last week he was elected turn key at the jail by the county com missioners, and he was very much elated with the idea of getting back to the kind of work that he had been engaged in many years ago, when sheriff of Columbia county. Mr. Hoffman was born and rais ed iu Briatcreek township, this county. He was engaged in farm ing for some years, and in the mer cantile business at Espy for a time. He lived at Siroudsburg a while, where he was engaged in brick mak ing, and later moved to Blooms burg. At one time he headed a power ful political element iu this county, and was elected sheriff iu 1877. He filled the office very creditably. It was during his term that the MollieMaguires, Hester, Tully and McIIugh, were tried here, and it was he who had to perform the unpleas ant dutv of executing them in the yard of the old jail that stands where the High School now stands. At the expiration of his term he purchased the Ent mill at Light Street, and conducted it from 1880 to 1899, and then moved to Blooms burg. He was a man of kindly motives and genial disposition, and bad won many friends through the county. He belonged to a family of sheriffs. He filled the office him self, his brother-in-law Mordecai Millard served a term, and now his son-:n-law, C. B. Ent is the new incumbent of the office. Another krother-in-law, Reese J. Millard, was a candidate but was defeated. The funeral took place on Tues day at 1 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Ganoe efficiating: The pall bearers were: Honorary, Col. Seely, J. S. Bachman, Sam Prentiss, G. R Elwell, J. C. Brown, O. B. Mel lick, John Mowery, of Kulp; J. H. Townsend. of Light Street; active pall-bearers, Jerre Hess, C. L. Pohe, Elisha Riugrose, County Commissioners; C. L. Sands, Ex County Commissioner; J. R. Fow ler, Ex-Treasurer; W. W. Black, Ex-Sheriff. The remains were taken to Light Street for interment. DEATH OF FORMER DANVILLE LADY. .Mrs. Czechowicz of New Ken sington, died at her home, of pneu monia on Tuesday morning, aged 28 years. She was born in Danville and re sided there until some three years ago, when with her husband she removed to the western part of the State. She was a gracious and a pleasing personality, beloved by all for her kind disposition and her self-sacrificing nature. The deceased was a daughter of the well-known architect, J. H. Brugler of Danville. She left her husband and a little son. The re mains were taken to Danville for! interment. 1 LEAGUE AFTER LOCAL OPTION Ani-Saloon Peopl Want Law Raised. The Anti-Saloon League of tbis state expects to secure the passage of a local option law by the next Legislature. The proposed bill provides that, when 35 per cent, of the voters of a county, city, bor ough or township petition for it an election shall be held to determine whether licenses shall be refused in the territory voting. Such elections may be held every two years. The Milton Record says: "The trouble with some reformers seems to be that they do nut profit by experience. 1 he proposed local option bill does not bein to have the mer it of the eld local opt'on law in this state, which failed to accomplish the desired result. Any one can see witli a half au :ye that one borough or township voting against license and an adjoining district for license that there would be trouble very soon in enforcing the law. The cold tact is that no liquor law in this state has "ever worked so well a9 the preseut one. Local option is a demonstrated failure. Ve must have one thing or the other -a high license law control ling the liquor traffic or absolute prohibition for the state." MISS CATHARINE TRACY. Mrs. Catharine Tracy of Poplar street has had her cup of sorrow filled to overflowing. A little over a year ago one daughter died, and only a few weeks ago a second daughter passed away, and on Sat urday night her third and last daughter, Catharine, fell victim to consumption, and was taken from her. Miss Tracy graduated at the High School in 1899, and took up stenography. She filled the posi tion ot stenographer and typewriter in the law office of Fred Ikeler, Esq., until her failing health re quired her to resign a few months ago. She was a bright and pleas ing young lady, and had many friends who mourn her early de mise. She is survived by her mother, and four brothers, John and Will iam Tracy of town; James Tracy, of Henrietta, N. Y., and Michael Tracy, of Denver, Colorado. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9 o clock, at St. Colum ba's Church, Rev. Father Murphy, oraciating. HARTMAN'S BIG SALE. The 'semi-annual surplus stock sale at K. h. Hartman s store is now in full blast. These sales are ereat bargain-getting affairs, and great throngs of people take advan tage of them. The store is very attractively decorated with banners, and the goods are arranged to the best ad vantage for quick selling. An in creased lorce of clerks facilitates trade and enables customers to be ntlv. The larire circulars Mr. Hartman is putting ' out give a comprehensive list of I the great variety of goods included m trie sale. Graphophone Recital In the- Ikeler M. E. Church in Mt. Pleasant there will be given a splendid graphaphone recital on Saturday evening Jan. 19, at 8 o'clock. Admission, Adults 15 cts., children 10 cts. The music is of Superior type and latest publication. tor toe Deneni 01 me cnurwu. 1907 The New Year 1907 The pnst yeur lrH lipeii a very profperous one generally , and Indira tlons promise un cimlljt jrofliulli year to conn1. During cucli good times nlmo.-it every one can, if they clioow', lay by Roinetliimr for letw thriving timcx, which lire mire to conic If you have- not iilrcndy done so, 11 KUIN JVO W with the New Year, by oH-ning on account, and regularly debiting your savings witli us. We cheerfully assist our customers and friends to make prudent In vestments. OUR PATRONS PROSPERITY, AND OUR SUCCESS GO HAND IN HAND. t (g foom$6uvg QWtonaf QSanft Wm. H. Hidlay, Cashier. A. Z. Sciioch, President. FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, AND STOCKMEN. At Harrisburg, January 22-25 in clusive, the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture, the Pennsyl vania Live Stock Breeders Associ ation and the Pennsylvania Dairy Union present a program for farm ers, dairymen and stockmen never belore excelled. It includes: Ex-Gov. W. D. Hoard, of Wis consin, Dairy Topics. Jos. E. Wing, of Ohio, Alfalfa and Sheep. Prof. W. M. Hays. Ass't Sec'y of Agriculture, Animal Breeding. Prof. G. I. Christie, of Indiana Exp. Sia., Corn Lectures and Dem onstrations. Prof. Thomas F. Hunt, of Penn'a State Co'.lege, Meat Inspection. Prof. Harry Hayward, Director Del. Exp. Sta., Pork Production. P. II. Kiefe.r, of New York, But ter Demonstration and Judging. Edward Van Alstyne, of New York, Feeding Problems. Prof. II. E. Van Norman, of State College, Agricultural Education. E. A. Norton, of Penn'a., Calf Feeding. J. H. Reichert, of Penn'a., Mar keting Milk. Dr. Leonard Pearson, State Vete rinarian, Veterinary Education. There are others, but this is enough to show what a program has been prepared. In addition there will be a DAIRY AND CORN SHOW. This is the first State Corn Exhi bition ever held, for which prizes of $175 have been donated by The National Stockman and Farmer, Pittsburg, Secretary N. B. Critch field, and the Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders' Association. This show is open to any farmer, and prizes range from $10 down for 10 ears of corn. For prize list and ex cursion rate card apply to E. S. Bayard, Sec'y, East End, Pittsburg, Pa. For prize list for Dairy Pro ducts apply to Prof. H. E. Van Norman, State College, Pa. But ter, cheese, milk and cream compe titions are open to any farmer, dai ryman, butter or cheesemaker in the State. DEITERICK GETS BAIL. On Monday the Superior Court made an order that Peter Deiterick of Danville should be admitted to bail. He was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Corky Jones of Danville, and Fred Ikeler Esq. applied to Chief Justice Mitchell to supercede the order of Judge Evans refusing bail. The case was referred to the full court, and the order was made. Deiterick was sentenced to four teen years in the penitentiary, and an appeal was taken to the Super ior Court, and the case will be heard in March. HOSPITAL MEETING. By reason ofabsence of a quorum the election of the officers of the Joseph Ratti Hospital for the ensu ing year has been continued until next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at which time the annual meeting of the Board of Directors will be held following the election. The crisis in the life of the hospital has been reached and it is earnestly hoped everybody will be present. John G. Harman, Sec'y. Going to Florida. Mrs. Dr. Reber and Mrs. Dr. Connor are going to Palm Bcacb, next week to spend several weeks. REMONSTRANCES FILED. Remonstrances have been filed in the Clerk's office against the fol lowing applications) for liquor li censes; Charles Alexander, wholesale, West Berwick. A. O, Bishop, hotel, Berwick. Geo. E. Clemens, restaurant, West Berwick. P. J. Delaney, restaurant, West Berwick. Harry S. Ent, hotel, West Ber wick. Patrick Grant, wholesale, West Berwick. Martin Gutosky, hotel, West Berwick. Thomas Hickey, hotel, Blooms burg. Jds. L. Judkovics, wholesale, West Berwick. Elmer E- Kelly, hotel, West Berwick. Jacob Kupsky, hotel, West Ber wick. Penna. Cental Brewing Co., bottlers West Berwick. John Pavlowisky, hotel, Briar Creek township. The Penna. Central Brewing Co. wholesale, West Berwick. Henry Schlaoger, hotel, West Berwick. Henry Schonderger, hotel, Briar Creek. Joseph Samley, hotel, West Ber wick. John Tomko, hotel, -West Ber wick. George W. Wright, restaurant, Bloomsburg. Simon Yedinsky, wholesale, West Berwick. TEACHERS' PENSIONS. Speaking ot the proposition to pension teachers after thirty years' service, au exchange very aptly re marks: There seems to be a very general and wel! founded opposition among senators and members of the Legis lature, so far as we have been able to obtain their opinions, to the teachers pension bill as recommend ed by the State Teachers' Associa tion. To pension teachers after thirty years' service would retire hundreds before they arrived at the age of fifty years. A good teacher who has put his heart and soul into the work is at his best at fifty. A pension law that would provide for old teachers, worn out in the ser vice, would encounter very little opposition from any quarter, but to enact such a law as has been out lined would be a graft. THE MIDWAY BURGLARS. George Edgar, John Nevil and Harry Washburn were arrested on Tuesday charged with breaking In to the Midway on Sunday night, and stealing ammunition, cigars, etc. Clyde Roadarmel was one of the partv and he squealed. Before Justice Weiss he told how they did it. Edgar and Washburn were held in sUoo to appear at coutt, and Ne vil was placed in charge of truant officer Deittench until next court. TOWN OFFICERS. Among those whose names are mentioned in connection with the nomination for President of Town Council are A. N. Yost and J. H. Mercer on the Democratic side, and J. E. Fidler and S. II. Harman on the Republican side. For school director F. B. Hartman and Harry S. Barton are in the field. m E. F. Caroenter has been elected a director oi the United Gas and Electric Company. I BEN GIDDING The Last Time This Season 5 FOR 11 TRADING STAMPS Saturday, Jan'y 19. Don't miss this opportu nity to fill your books. BEN CBDDINC Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher. Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW FURNITURE? Our assortment of Furniture is so wide that we can hardly fail to please any taste, and we can please many tastes not otherwise pleased because of the dependable quality of our goods. The surest way to verify our as sertion is to come to the store in person. Drop Side Steel Couches Complete with mattress and pillows, best steel frame and springs Complete $8.00 and $8.75. RUGS! RUGS! "We arc showing an unusual line of kuge floor Rugs. It does not need special expe rience to appreciate the values. "We'd like to have you see them. You will not be sat isfied until you have one of the Rugs in your home. 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