fa VOL 42, BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, igo7. AO. 6. ' 1 6k iff ffiiV (IfM iJVflV 11 I AT THE Farmers National Bank. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $I5O.O0O. 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. CllEVELING, Pres. THE COURT DIVIDED. Auoclate ludget Overrule Judge Event the Wright License Case. In Among the liceuse applications before the court at the sessions of license court two weeks aeo, was that of G. W. Wright for a restau rant in the J. R. Fowler place under the Opera House. The license was refused apparently by a unanimous bench, on two grounds, one being that it was in violation cf the Act of 1881 to have a drinking place in the same building as a place of amusement : and the other, that there was no necessity for the license. On Monday morning a petition was presented by attorney Llewel lvn of Wilkes-Barre. asking for a rehearing of Wright's application. The petitiou set forth among other things : "That it was never his intention to occupy for the purpose of said license anv other portion of said building than the first floor ; that J R. Fowler, proprietor and -manager of the Bloomsburg Opera House, does hereby agiee that no part of the said building shall be used for the purpose of amusement and entertainment during the year be ginning February i. 1907, and end ing February x, 1908: that the portion for which license s wanted has no connection with that used for amusements, and that the des cription of the Restaurant sought to be licensed was inadvertently made to include the whole build ing : that he has secured the writ ten consent of the proprietor of said opera house that no portion shall be used for purposes of amusement lor the year named, and that all dusi ness will be confined to the Restau rant and the sale of liquors to the rooms designated on the first floor Tudee Evans at once refused to consider the petition, but the Asso dates took the matter in hand, and after consultation made the follow ing order : We the undersigned Associate Judges of Columbia county, d; hereby dissent from the opinion of President Judge, and grant the re bearing in the above case, said hearing to be held on Saturday, February 0, 1907, at 10 a. m Notice to be given the attorneys for the remonstrance by service of copy of petition and this order. (Signed) VVm. Krickbaum, A. J. E. C. Ybagbr, A. j. THE BERWICK ENTERPRISE. On Friday afternoon February 1st. the first issue of the Berwick JiHterftrise made its appearance under the management of the new proprietors, Messrs. Vanderslice and Eyerly. In their announce ment they say: Unforeseen difficulties in the moving of the plant to the new quarters in the Eoan building have prevented the proprietors from car Tying out the intentions in the character of the paper vith the first issue and with a iew days' leniency on the part of the public the diffi culties will be overcome and the plant will be in smooth running order. The ultimate object is to give a six column eight page paper. j.uc miui ui iuc yiupiiciuis win ever be to give the public a live afternoon daily paper, one that will be a credit to the community and to the proprietors as well, and no expense along any line will be spar ed in this endeavor. With the field essentially a local one the paper will be found ready to lend its strength to that which goes for the bettermeat of the town, In politics the paper will be independent. ACCOUNTS M. MILLEISEN. Cashier. ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH. George B. Edgar Expired at the Desk Factory Soon after beginning work at the foundry department of the Ameri can Seating Co. p!ant on Monday morning, George B. Edgar, a moulder, was stricken with heart disease, and expired. He remark ed to Moore Joiws that he was short of breath, and rested a moment, and then fell between two flasks and gave only one gasp alterwards. Tre deceased was a son of the late Jacob and Catherine Edgar, of Iron street, Bloomsburg, and was born January 2, 1850. He is sur vived by his wife and four sons Charles E., Jacob Ralph, George B. Jr., and Horace Oren. Four stepchildren also survive him: Mrs. Frank Moyer, of Philadelphia; William Coleman, of Paterson, N. J.; Harry Coleman of New Colum bus, and Mrs. Luther Coates, of Berwick. A brother, H. D. Edgar, of Iron street, Bloomsburg, and a sister, Miss Martha J. Edgar, of Wilkes-Barre, also survive him. The funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Diggles officiating. A MUSICAL TREAT. The entertainment given in the First Congregational Church by the Kellogg-Haines Singing Party was one that merited "stauding room only," it was excellent. A large crowd was present and gave evi dence of its appreciation of the var ious numbers rendered. There are five members in the company, four of them singers of wide prominence. A mixed program of operatic se lections was given, and those who attended enjoyed a musical treat the like of which is seldom given here. Oihkosh Daily Northwtstern. Normal Auditorium Feb. 8. TWO LICENSES REFUSED. The license application of Thomas Hickey for a hotel at Main and Railroad streets, and of Geo, W. Wright for a restaurant at the J. R. Fowler place under the Opera House, were refused by the court last Thursday. The reason given in the Hickey case was that there was no necessity for it, and in the Wright case, lack of neces sity, and the additional fact that the law prohibits the licensing of a drinking plae in the same build ing with a place of amusement. I be atobner case was continued until February 9th. HOSPITAL MAY BE PROVIDED FOR Theresa Ratti, sister of the late Joseph Ratti, and one of the heirs under his will, has written a letter to Mrs. John Busch of this town, in which she says that the Blooms burg institutions in which her brother was interested will be pro vided for in accordance with Mr. Ratti's wishes. Nothing can be done, however, until the amount of the estate is known. The hospital and the Catholic church are the matters referred to. FOR HOSPITAL BENEFIT. The Oratorio of "The Holy City" will we rendered in the M. E. Church on Monday evening, February nth, by the Danville Choral Society, for the benefit of the Joseph Ratti Hospital. The price of admission has been fixed at 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under twelve years of The M. E. Church will seat 2000 people and every seat ought to le taken. COMPTROLLER'S CALL. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 0e Cf foomeBurg At the Close of Business January 26th, 1907. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans and Invest- ments $535,223.28 Furniture and Fix tures Cash and Reserve 8,000.00 78,564.26 $621787.54 Wm. H. Hidlav, Cashier. ORATORIO ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of all the members of the committee having in charge the presentation of "The Holy City" in the M. E. Church on Monday night, was held Wednes day afternoon in the office ol the Bloomsburg Water Co. A permanent organization was effected by the election ot B. F. Hartmau, president; C. E. Kesty, secretary, and H. S. Barton, trea surer. The chair appointed J. H. Dennis, C. W. Funston and William Lowenberg as a committee on ad vertising, and O. H. Yetter and J. B. Nuss as a committee on recep tion. The plau is to pack the church Monday evening for the hospital benefit and the enthusiasm already manifested indicates that this will be accomplished. The committee gives out the fol lowing: In presenting the claim of this entertainment upon the Blooms burg public the committee desires it to be understood that the whole proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted solely to the benefit of the hospital. The singers, have promised their services absolutely without expense, the trolley company has agreed to transport them free, and every one present, whether ticket seller, door keeper or usher, will pay for his own ticket. JNo commissions or percentages are to be paid to any one for this production and no free tickets will be given to any one for any purpose. Every cent of the receipts will be thus available for the purposes of the hospital. Under these circumstances the committee feels at liberty to urge upon the citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity the necessity and appropriateness of liberally supporting and patroniz ing this event. The singers in the concerts al ready given have shown their ability and preparedness to give an oratorio which should be a notable event for Bloomsburg, both in execution and financial results. Tickets are now on sale at Bidlemau's. RECEPTION TO EMPLOYEES. James Magee, general manager of the Magee Carpet mill, gave a reception to the employees of the mill last Saturday night, which was attended by about four hundred people. The reception was held in Recreation Hall, one of the mill buildings, and the room was taste fully decorated with Japanese fans and Chinese lanterns. The program consisted of a three act farce entitled "The District School at Blueberry Corners," in which directors, teachers and scholars were all well represented It was very amusing, and the au dience thoroughly enjoyed it. After the play came phonograph selections, recitations by Lenore Fornwald, a concertina solo by James Goss, and a dance bv Jas Rehtn. Then a number of dances followed, the participants being in costume, and after excellent refresh ments were served the party broke up before midnight. Mr. Magee has made a practice of giving seme kind of an enter tainment at least once a year for his employees, and they always have a good time. FIVE YEARS IN PRISON. John Williams was tried in Wilkes-Barre last week for the kill ing of Robert Roan of Orangeville, and was convicted of manslaughter. His defense was self defease. On Thursday Judge Lynch sentenced bun to five years in the peniten tiary. QWtonaf (ganft Capital Stock, - $100,000.00 .Surplus and Profits 41.761. 12 Circulation - 100,000.00 Bank Deposits - 1 1,799. 17 Individual Deposits 368,227.2 $621,787.54 A. Z. Sciioch, President. FEBRUARY COURT The regular February term of court opened Monday morning with President Judge Evans and Asso ciatts Krickbaum and Yeager on the bench. In the matter of the petition for a county bridge over Merser s run in Cleveland township, S. R. Carl W. H. Billig and W. G. Yetter were appointed vewers. In the matter of report of view ers in lavor ot county bridge in Roaring Creek township. Report confirmed nisi. The return of sale in the estate of Anna M. Diehl deceased confirm td nisi by the Court. In the estate of John Elliot de ceased. Report of sale of real es tate confirmed nisi. W. S. Munson vs. Columbia county No. 97, Dec. 7, 1906. Tres pass, being No 30 on trial list This was an action brought to re cover damages which the plaintiff alleges he received on a county bridge near Rohrbach's in Frankliu township. The case was settled and taken off the list under the fol lowing agreement: "It is agretd by C. E. Kretscher, Atty. for de fendant, that judgment be entered lor $250 and costs in favor of the plaintiff and the case settled and discontinued. Isaac Mordan vs. Mary E. Mor- daa. divorce! On petition of Re spoudent the libellant is required to rile a bill of particulars. In re estate of Jacob Moyer de ceased. On motion of C. A. Small Esq., Frank Ikeler, Esq., is con tinued as auditor to report at next term. In the estate of Tosiah Roberts deceased. On motion order to sell real estate is continued until next terra. In the estate of Matilda Roberts deceased. The order to sell real estate for the payment of debts is continued until next term. In the estate of W. S. Hirlinger deceased. On motion W. B, Lin ville is continued as examiner to file report on Monday, February 11, 1907. In the matter ot the case of Com vs. Sam Semenzo. Charge, shoot ing with intent to kill. This case comes from West Berwick and the defendant has been in jail having been committed without bail by Justice of the Peace Sweeney. He presented a petition praying that he be admitted to bail and after hearing the same Court fixed the bail at $(,000 which was furnished by two men trora West Berwick who testified that they were owners of real estate in West Berwick worth $2,000, and property in Old Forge worth $1,600. In the estate of Sarah E. Apple man deceased, on petition the sale of real estate ordered for the pay ment ot debts upon executing a bond in the sum ot $5,000. In the estate ot Mary ts,. Iho...as deceased. On motion of W. C Johnston, Esq, counsel for the ad ministrator, he was allowed to pay into Court the sum of $45.13 being the share due absent heirs in the said estate. In the estate of J. J. Brower de ceased Fred Ikeler, Esq., is contin ued as auditor. In the estate of Julia Ann Van- dine deceased. Order of Court or dering inquest in partition was con tinued until May term. John Gardner appointed guardian of LeRoy F. Moser, minor child of John Moser deceased.' Bond in the sum of $400 approved by the Court. The Register piesented bis ac counts and Widows Appraisements which were confirmed nisi. In the estate of Lewis L. Walter Continued on 8th page, 1st column. BEN GIDDINQ'S Big February Output Sale QROWS AS IT PROGRESSES. MEN'S SUITS Men's Overcoats. Sacrificed, Undkrprickd. Men's Overcoats. worth $13.50 Men's Suits, worth $10 j ejQ $690 Men's Overcoats, Men's Suits, worth $15 Wrth $l6,!n -A $8.90 Py'5U Men's Overcoats, . Men's Suits, worth $16.50 worth $20.00 $10.90 $12.50 , . . Men's Overcoats, Men s Suits, worth $18 worth $23.00 $12.90 j $15.50 This Great Spell Binding Sale of High Class Clothing demands your immediate attention. Boys Suits Boys' Overcoats Age 3 to 16 years. Age 3 to 17 years. Boys' Suits, worth $2.75 Boys' Overcoats worth 4.50 $1.47 2.29 Boys' Suits, worth $4.00 Boys' Overcoats worth 5.50 2.47 3.29 Boys' Suits, worth $6.00 Boys' Overcoats worth 7.50 3.47 4.29 Boys' Suits, worth $7.00 Boys' Overcoats worth 9.00 4.47 j 5.29 Most Stirring Clothing Sale &tCltl Ben 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 are showing an unusual line of large 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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