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RLOOMSIIURG, PA., THURSDAY MAY I). igo7.
A O. IS.
ADDING NEW ACCOUNTS
IAT THE
Farmers National Bank.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000.
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. M. MILLEISEN. Cashier.
OPINIONS FILED.
On Monday Judge Kvans filed
opinions in the following cases :
Frank Warclon vs. i). h. & W.
R. R. Co. Claim of $145 for dam
ages to wagon and fright to team
for car running into his wagon last
Octoler. Kxception sustained and
judgment reversed.
Ii. K. Gilpin vs. J. J. Robinson.
In equity. Demurrer overruled ;
injunction continued, and the de
fendant is required to answer the
bill within 30 days from this date,
in default whereof the bill shall be
taken against him pro confesso,
and the matter thereof preceded in
and decreed accordingly.
Appeal by tax payers from re
port of county auditors for 1905.
The court delivered a lengthy opin
ion, concluding with the following
order :
"And now, May 6, 1907, the
rnlp on VV. H. Fisher. Georze W.
Sterner, and William Bogart to J
show cause why issues should not
be granted to try and determine
whether or not the auditors of
Columbia County erred in allowing
said respondents credit in their re
port of the audit settlement and ad
justment of the account of said
respondents as Commissioners of
said county for the year 1905 is
made absolute, on condition that
within 20 days from this date the
appellants perfect their appeal by
filing a recognizance to be ap
proved hy the Court that upon fil
ing of same that an issue is framed
between Co'umbia County, plain
tiff, and W. II. Fisher, G. W.
Sterner and Wm. Bogart, defend
ants, to try and determine the
issues of fact laised by the appell
ants mi their petition of July 23,
1906, and in the petition of Colum
bia County filed Aug. 6, 1906.
Said issues to be submitted to the
Court for approval, otherwise the
said rule at the expiration of said
period to become at once discharged.
Commonwealth vs. Bessie Harri
son. Sur rule to set aside verdict as to
casts. This was a case in which
the jury placed the costs on the
prosecutor who was an officer of
the D. L. and W. Railroad Co.
The Court in disposing of the case
concluded his opinion by stating
that he was of the opinion that the
jury properly disposed of the costs
in the case. "And now May 6,
1907, rule discharged.
Eliza 12. Fowler's use vs. Samuel
Klase. Rule to open judgment.
Rule made absolute.
MUSICALE.
A musicale under the auspices of
the Woman's Auxiliary will be
held in the Parish House this even
ing. An excellent program has
been arranged. The following well
known musicians will take part:
Soprano, Miss I,etson; Harp, Miss
Anna Creasy; Piano, Mrs. Karl F.
Wirt; Violin, Mr. Gines Kscauaver
ino; Flute, Mr. Karl F. Wirt; Bar
itone, Mr. Robert Voris; Indian
club exercises, Miss Comstock.
This will be a very pleasant en
tertainment, and as the price has
been fixed very low, there ought to
be a full house. Adults, 25 cents;
children under 15 years, 15 cents.
BLOOMSBURG CHORAL SOCIETY
Will Sing Cantata. "Daughter oUairui," In
Normal Auditorium.
A musical event of some note will
take place next Monday evening
when the Bloomsburg choral society
will sing Stainer's beautiful can
tata, "Daughter of Jairus."
A chorus of sixty of Blooms
burg's best vocal talent is rehears
ing for the cantata, in addition to
which there will be an orchestral
accompaniment of 20 pieces. The
cantata requires only three soloists
and these parts will be sung by
William T. Gould, Williamsporfs
best tenor, John R. Ileim. baritone,
of Williamsport and Miss Rosa
Vollrath, soprano, of Bloomsburg.
The cantata is being directed by
Blootnsburg's talented young music
ian. Charles O. Skeer. All the
profits of the entertainment are to
be donated to the Bloomsburg pub
lic library.
FIREMEN AT CHURCH.
The Bloomsburg Fire Depart
ment attended services at the Bap
tist church on Sunday evening.
That is 46 members out of 400 or
more, were there. Rev. G. R.
Smith preached an excellent ser
mon. It has been the custom for some
years for the firemen to go to
church once a year in a body, usu
ally by special invitation of one of
the churches.
The invitation this year came
from the Baptist church, but only
about one tenth of the department
responded. The firemen are evi
dently better at getting to fires
than going tb church. With this
sort of appreciation the other
churches will probably be a little
slow in inviting them hereafter.
SWIFT JUSTICE.
Geortre Kdirnr aiul Tnlin Vplm'1
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uroKe into me ivxcnange rtotel
last Thursday night and stole some
whiskey. They also stole some old
metal and other things from the
American Seating Co. plant. They
were arrested on Friday, and on
Monday they were indicted, tried
on Tuesday and sentenced to the
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iiuminguon Keiormaiory.
Edgar is 17 years old, and Nevil
is 15. They pleaded guilty to lar
ceny, and the count for burglary
was nol. prosed. Judge Evans gave
them some good advice when
sentencing them.
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CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT.
The sale of tickets for the concert
by the Choral Society, led by Prof.
Chas. O. Skeer, began on Tuesday
at Bidleman's. The oratorio of
Jairus' Daughter will be given, and
those who have heard it say that it
is a splendid production. It will
be given in the Normal Auditorium
on Monday, May 13th. An ex
cellent orchestra will accompany
the Society.
THE TOWN TREASURY.
D UE P Oil 01
Absolute Safety, with Satisfactory Service.
Hazardous or Speculative Business, Earnestly
Discouraged.
On This Basis We Invite Business.
0e QSfoomeBurg QUftonaf Q0anft
Wm. II. IIidlay, Cashier.
A. Z. Sciiocit, President.
FURNITURE COMPANY ELECTION
The annual stockholders' meet
ing of the North Branch Furniture
Company was hel l Tuesday when
the following named officers were
elected; Directors, B. W. Jury, J.
R. Montgomery, F. W. Redeker,
C. C Peacock, L. N. Moyer, W.
J. Correll, Samuel McKamey; pres- j
ident, J. R. Montgomery; secreta-1
ry and treasurer, F. W. Redeker. j
The Town Treasurer's report for
the month is as follows: To amount
received from Robbinson duplicate
of 1905, $1 10; from Robbins on du
plicate of 1906, $125.19; to balance
received from former treasurer,
$3674; from tax on coupon, $1.00;
total $3910. 19.
By amount paid on orders of
t 4.imi ii- nrdpfK of M.iv fi.
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$'37-95! total $2077.78, balance in
ban $1832.47.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The regular session of May court
opened on Monday morning at ten
o'clock. Judge Evans and Asso
ciates on the bench.
When the constables' returns
were called for, these officers of the
various boroughs and townships
came forward and answered. No
violations of the law were reported
except that Miles Betz, constable
of Bloomsburg returned that Lizzie
Karhart is keeping a bawdy house
on East Seventh street. The court
directed the officer to enter the
names of witnesses on his return,
and directed the District attorney
to prepare an indictment.
Fred Ikeler, Esq., filed appeals
by the Lehigh Valley Coal Compa
ny from the assessments on their
barren lands by the county com
missioners. The grand jury made the follow
ing returns on Monday.
Com. vs. Neikles Blace, assault
and battery with intent to kill; true
bill.
Com. vs. John Meluccia, carry
ing concealed deadly weapons; true
bill.
Com. vs. Ro'.t. Home, f. and b.;
true bill.
Com. vs. Alex. Meluccia and
Aneillo Repo, assault and battery;
true bill.
Com. vs. F. E. Witiner, assault
and battery; true bill.
Utou motion of District Attor
ney Small nol. pros, were allowed
in the following cases upon the pay
ment of costs:
Com. vs. L. M. McDonald, car
rying concealed weapons.
Com. vs. Barney Rosenthal, lar
ceny and receiving stolen goods.
Com. vs. W. B. Taylor, non-sup
port.
Com. vs. Charles Johnson, con
spiracy.
Com. vs. M. J. Harris, carrying
concealed deadly weapons.
Com. vs. Ramilla, larceuy.
Com. vs. Eckard et al., assault
and battery.
In the cases of Com. vs. Robert
Keeler, Stanley Gross and Kosteu
bauder, the costs were paid and par
ties satisfied. Court said nol. pros
would be allowed if the poor dis
trict in which the prosecutrix re
sided had been protected.
Other routine business was as
follows :
Report of reviewers against road
iu Cleveland township, confirmed
nisi.
Petition signed by 25 citizens
presented for the appointment of a
deputy constable in Montour town
ship. Charles Geese appointed.
Report of sale in the estate of
Iulward Moyer, late of Catawissa,
confirmed nisi.
In estate of Julia Ann Vandine,
late of Millville, report of inquest
confirmed nisi.
The list of Grand Jurors was
called and all were present, 1-our,
Robert Harder, John McAnall,
Charles Hall, and Wm. Kline were
excused. J . W. Fortner, of Cen
tralia, was appointed foreman and
II. D. Manning tip staff, and the
Court proceeded to charge the
Grand Jury.
In the estate of James McMahon,
deceased, proceedings in partition
were withdrawn upon petition pre
sented by B. F. Zarr, lvsq.
Frank Ikeler, Esq., presented his
report as auditor in the estate of
James Shew, deceased, and was
confirmed nisi.
Return of sale in estate of Geo.
C. Smith, deceased, confirmed nisi.
Petition presented by James L.
Evans, Esq., asking for the adop
tion of Joe E. Creveling, a minor
child 3 jears of age, by E. K.
Creveling. Adoption decreed.
Petition of Directors of Poor of
Centralia Borough and Conying
ham Township filed asking for per
mission to lay a special tax of 3
mills. This is a tax levied every
year for the purpose of paying
Motxls.
M. J. McDonald s petition pre
sented by K. J. Flynn, Esq., for a
nail piece in case of Com. vs. Hay
clenet al. J. G. Harman, lvsq
opposed the application.
Petition presented by Margaret
McIIale for exemption under the
Act of June 4, 18S3, and the Court
ordered that Thomas Mohan and
Peter J. McIIale be appointed ap
praisers to appraise and set aside to
the said widow the said described
property selected by her and make
return according to law.
In the estate of Sarah E. Annie
man, deceased, petition presented
asking that the administrator be
allowed to receive the purchase
money.
Return of sale of T. E. Hyde, re
ceiver of the Bloomsburg Lumber
Co., presented and confirmed nisi
Court orders it confirmed absolute
in 10 days unless exceptions are
bled.
Court after hearng the petition
said that a clay would be fixed for
the hearing of the case.
John J. Hinchie presented a peti
tion asking for the transfer of the
license of Mary Collin in Centralia
Ivstate of John Kelchner, deceas
ed, report of auditor confirmed nisi.
B. F. Quick appointed guardian
ol Miner and Retta Werkheiser, of
Orangeville, Bond in sum of $75
meet ana approved.
The petition ,of B. F. Quick,
guardian of Miner and Retta Werk
heiser, presented asking for private
sale of ward's interest in real es
tate.
In estate of Martin Kline, de
ceased return of sale by administra
tor confirmed nisi.
C. M. Creveling appointed trus
tee in Richards Mfg. Co. mortgage
in place ot Joseph Ratti, deceased.
Petition presented by James L.
Evans asking for the appointment
of John R. McAnall as judge of
election 111 b. E. district of Berwick.
Alice M. Utt vs. M. II. Smith
gall. On motion May 11, 1907, at
10 o'clock, is fixed as the time of
hearing the return of the sherifl in
the said case.
Henry Bierman vs. D. L. & W
Railroad Co. The time for filinc
affidavit of defense is extended for
10 days fiom May 7, 1907.
In re estate of J. J. Brower, de
ceased. And now, May 6, Fred
Ikeler, Esq., is continued as audi
tor to file his report at September
term.
A petition was presented asking
that the Greenwood Cemetery Co.
be appointed trustee to take charge
ot the tund known as the Soldiers
Monument Fund of Catawissa.
In the estate of John Collins, late
of Briar Creek township, deceased,
the report of sale of real estate was
confirmed nisi.
Register Frank W. Miller pre
sented a list of accounts of adminis
trators and executors which were
confirmed nisi.
Prothonotary C. M. Terwilliger
presented several Common Pleas
accounts which were confirmed nisi.
Also widows' appraisements.
In the estate of Harriet Harvey,
late of Sugaiioaf township, deceas
ed, tle report of private sale was
confirmed nisi.
Com. vs. Francis E. Witer. As
sault and battery. L. C. Kreischer
asked for continuance on the
ground of sickness of important
witness which was allowed by the
Court.
B. F. Zarr, Esq., representing J.
E. Reichard, asked for the coutiu
uance of the case vs. Lauretta
Continued on psgo 8.
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THE RIGHT KIND OF CLOTHES.
Of course there is a right kind of a Hoy just as
there is the right kind of a Suit to put him in. The
right kind of a Boy doesn't want to bother too much
about his clothes after he has them on. lie doesn't want
the seams to rip when he slides down the banisters,
plays leap frog or jumps hitching posts.
Our Spring and Summer Garments for the Boy's
wear are ready and we particularly request Mothers to
come to see how well we can dress the Boy in a good
looking, stylish, durable Suit at a moderate cost.
We've every cut ot Suit that's right and our prices
run, in sizes from 8 to 15 years, something like this
$3.00, 1.00, 5.00, 6.00 to 10.00.
If this store has a specialty, it is Clothing Boys
rightly, handsomely, and economically.
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Trading StampsFriday
and Saturday.
BEN CBDDINC
Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher.
Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg.
Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
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CHEAP BOOKS !
To close out an estate a private library is for
sale. It includes
HISTORIES, THE POETS,
NOVELS, BIOGRAPHIES,
BOUND MAGAZINES,
RELIGIOUS WORKS,
and many miscellaneous books.
There are about 300 volumes, and have been
divided into lots at
5c, 10c, 20c, 25c, 50c and $1
per book.
Set of 3 Books that Cost $3.75 now $1
Set of 5 Books that Cost $20 now $5
Very Cheap, and a Kare Chance to rct
Good Books at a Nominal Price !
GEO. E. ELWELL,
Agent.
COLUMBIAN OFFICE.