i ii i VOL 42. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY MAY 10, igo7. MO. ID. ADDING NEW ACCOUNTS AT 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. CUEVELING, Pres. M. MILLKISEX. Cashier. DAUGHTER OF JAIRUS. Rendition o! the Beautiful Cantata a Com plete Success. Before an audience that filled nearly every seat in the Normal Auditorium last Monday night, the Bloomsburg Choral Society render ed Sir John Stainer's cantata, "The Daughter of Jairus," in a most de lightful manner. It is a beautiful musical composition and the solo parts were admirably handled by Miss Rosa U. Vollrath, soprano, Mr. William T. Gould, tenor, and Mr. John R. Ileim, the two latter from Williamsport, they being the only' out-of-town talent. The orchestra of 22 pieces was gathered up by Mr. Skeer, and in cluded instrumentalists from Blocmsburg, Williamsport, Dan ville, Catawissa and Northumber land The wonderful thing about their playing is that they had but one rehearsal together, and that was 011 Monday afternoon. In execution and expression they per formed as though they had been playing together for a long time, while in fact it was the first time many of them had ever seen the music. The chorus was well trained, and they did their work well, seeming to be under perfect control of the conductor at all times. The orches tral accompaniment was a very great improvement on tbe piano alone. There has been just as good singing by home talent in Blooms burg before this, but the orchestral addition, with the well trained voices, all under the magnetic leadership of a man whose heart and soul was in his work, combined to make this concert the best local musical performance ever given in Bloomsburg. And we say this without any intention of detracting from the excellence of any former entertainment, for there have been a number in past years that were of an excellent character ; but they lacked the orchestral accompani ment, and the enthusiasm which it naturally enkindles. To Mr. Charles O. Skeer is due all the praise and credit for the suc cessful presentation of this cantata. His energy and perseverance over came all obstacles in his way, and they were many. He was dis couraged by others who had in mind the lack of interest and cou sequeut short-lives of former musi cal organizations. But once he had gathered enough together for a resectable chorus, lie had no diffi culty jn holding them, for he at once impressed upon them the self evident fact that they had a compe tent and enthusiastic leader. The gathering of an orchestra too was no small undertaking, but he succeeded in this also, and when on Monday night he waved his baton for tbe closing tones of the cantata, he stepped forth as a con ductor with a reputation made in a night. lie had the singers and orchestra under perfect control from start to finish, he was graceful in his movements, perfectly self possessed, and inspired the singers with confidence. Kvery number was greeted with continued ap plause, but no parts were repeated. Mr. Skeer intends to continue the choral work, and the member ship is open to all persons who can sing, and who are willing to give the necessary time to rehearsals. Applications for membership should be sent to K. II. Kut, secretary. COURT PROCEEDINGS. Only one civil case was tried in court last week, that of S. R. Cool vs. the Grimes I'eed Store, result ing in a verdict for the defendant. Com. vs. Sam Somenoro. This case comes from West Berwick and the defendant was charged with an aggravated assault and battery. In vestigation showed that this was not the name of the person who committed the assault as lie was working at the steel plant and now the officers don't know who it was. The District Attorney moved for a nol pros, and county to pay costs. This the Court would not permit, saying that the case should be con tinued over the term and that the District Attorney should send the indictment before the Grand Jury and let it dispose of the costs. That the practice of bringing. such action should be stopped and there was no better way of doing it than com IKilling them to pay costs. If they persisted in bringing such cases they should pay for them. In the case of Com. vs. John Mc Carty, f. and b., the Court allowed the District Attorney to enter a nol pros. The parties having mar ried, they paid .the costs In the estate of Peter Ilutten stine, late of Center township, de ceased, Henry Hetler and Charles Hartman were appointed appraisers to set aside the widow's share of the estate. The case of J. M. Vought vs. D. K. Fegley, agent, which was down for trial, was settled aud marked off the list. Houck vs. Cabin Run Coal Co. was continued on request of the defendant. In the estate of Geo. W. Supplee, deceased, II. Mont. Smith, Ksq., is continued as auditor to report at September term. Thos.. A. Lohman vs. Elizabeth Lohman, divorce. On motion of James h. Evans, Esq., a master was appointed to take testimony. The same action was taken in the divorce proceedings of Alice Trim bell vs. Simon Trimbell. In the estate of George C. Smith, deceased, on motion auditor was appointed to make distribution of balance in tbe hands of the admin istrator. Com. vs. Charles Sterner, charg ed with non support by his wife, Retta Sterner. Com. vs. John T. Edwards, charged by his wife, Alice E. Ed wards, with non support. Com. vs. J. R. Fowler, who was charged with assault and battery by John T. Edwards. The Court ordered the prosecu tors in the above cases to pay the costs within ten days. These are all old cases and have been on the calendar for a long time. There wai no evidence before the Grand Jury in support of the indictments. The First National Bank has a temporary entrance at the side near the Post office. The Towusend store has been torn out, aud the j xvork on the improvements to me building is progressing rapidly. FORT McCLURE CHAPTER. At a special meeting of Fort Mc- Clure Chapter, D. A. R. last Satur day at the home of Mrs. Judge Ikeler. recent, a report was made by her as delegate ta the Sixteenth National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Washington, D. C. held on April 1 ;th. The report was very com prehensive and entertaining. After the business meeting Mrs. Ikeler served refreshments to the mem hers. . The grand jury last week de clined to recommend an appropria tion from the county funds for a soldiers' monument, but on Thurs day reconsidered the matter, and approved it, providing the county should not contribute more than $8000. mm mum Absolute Safety, with Satisfactory Service. Hazardous or Speculative Business, Earnestly Discouraged. On This Basis We Invite Business. 1 0e '(gfoonwBurg Qtaftonaf Q&mft Wm. II. IIiolay, Cashier. A. Z. Sciioch, President. DEATH CAME SUDDENLY. Russel C. Buckalcw Expires at Lightstreet. Last Saturday at 12.45, while chatting with several friends at Remley's hotel in Lightstreet. Rus sell C. Buckalew's head suddenly fell to one side, his breathing be came labored, and in a few moments he was dead. He had gone to Light street to look after one of his horses which had gone lame and been left there by a patron of the livery stable of which Mr. Buckalcw was the proprietor, and had telephoned to his wife th.'.t he would not be home for dinner. He had eaten a hearty meal and seemed in the best of spirits, and had just indulged in a hearty laugh when the sudden summons came. Mr. Buckalcw had been in the livery business here for many years, first in partnership with his brother Amos until the latter's death some years ago, and the business con tinued to be conducted in the name of Buckalew Bros, up to the present time. He was of a cheerful and jovial disposition, and enjoyed a large acquaintance all through this sec tion, and among travelling men. He was a son of the late John Buckalew and was born at Cambria, Luzerne County, June 9, 1836. At the outset of the Civil War he en listed June 13, 1861, Irom this county and was mustered into the service at Harrisburg to serve three years. He was a member of Co. F, 7th Regiment Reserve Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Col. E. B. Harvey and II. C. Bol inger. He participated in the bat tles of Great Falls, Dranesville, Mechanicsville, Haines Mills, Sav age Station, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Autietam, Fredericksburg, Mud March. He was assigned to garrison duty at Camp Couval and later was engaged in the battle ot the Wilderness. At the expiration of his term he received an honorable discharge at Philadelphia June 16, 1864. He was a member of Ent Post 250 G. A. R. and of Uniou Veteran Le gion No. 32. Following the Civil War Mr. Buckalew went to New York City where he was employed in the Cot tou Exchange. It was in that city that he met Miss Mary E. Gager, who afterwards became his wife. Coining to Bloomsburg 27 years ago he with his brother, Amos, purchased the Risewick livery, and the partnership since the death of Ins brother has been continuea witn the widow. He is survived by his wife and three children : Louis, employed by the State Highway Department and located at Milton, and Ray mond and Lillian at home. The following named brothers and sis ters also survive : Sheridan, of Maple Run : Samuel and Evan, of Wilkes-Barre ; William, of Phila delphia ; James and Miss Mary R. Buckalew, of Fairmont Springs. The funeral was held on Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock, the ser vices being conducted by Rev. J. E. Byers and Rev. Dr. Heming way. Ent Post 250 G. A. R., mem bers of the Union Veteran Legion, attended in a body, and a volley was fired over the grave by a squad of the Sons of Veterans. The at tendance was very large, and the great number of the floral tributes bore testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The remains were buried in Rose mont Cemetery. The High School seniors will all graduate, having passed their examinations. EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. 1 .1 ' 1 . .. 1 ineiuiru annual convention o the Episcopal diocese of Harris burg convened Tuesday evening at St. Matthew s church, Sunbury Practically all of the clergy of the diocese were in attendance am many lay delegates, mere were 73 laymen and 44 clergymen who answered the first roll call. This diocese is composed of twenty two counties in the centre of the State. There are sixty-one clergy men entitled to seats in the conven tion and one hundred and thirty eight lay deputies, representing seventy-seven parishes and organ ized missions. lhe services of the convention began when Bishop Darlington de livered his annual address on the state of the church in the diocese. At the conclusion of the address the convention was organized. After the organization a reception was tendered in S. Matthew's parish house to Bishop and Mrs. Darling ton, the clergy, lay delegates, their ladies and friends. St. Paul's Church, Bloomsburg, was represented by Rev. J. W Diggles and Geo. E. Elwell. This year there are to be elected four clerical and four lay deputies to represent this diocese in the gen eral convention to be held in Rich mond, Va., in October next. Thi election causes the church to look with unusual interest upon this convention because it is the first time the diocese of Harrisburg has been called upon to choose a depu tation to represent it in the general convention, there always being con siderable good natured rivalry for these othces and honors. This month being the fiftieth an niversary of the ordination of Bishop Potter to the diaconate, the church club of the diocese of Harris burg, composed of laymen from the different parishes, tendered him a complimentary banquet in the Sun bury armory at 6:30 o'clock last evening and at his suggestion the banquet was held at Sunbury after the close of the diocesan conven tion. There is no connection be tween the diocesan convention and the church club, and their sessions have never previously been held at the same time. MUSICALE. The Parish House was well filled Thursday evening when a musicale was given under the auspices of the Woman s Auxiliary. Mrs. J. G. Wells was the mana ger, and under her guidance a de lightful program was prepared Those who look part were Miss Blanche Letson of the Normal School, who sang several soprano solos in a very charming way ; Miss Anna Creasy, who has acquired a high reputation as a harpist. .She played a solo, a duet for harp and llute with Mr. Karl v. Wirt, a duet for harp and violin with Mr. Giues Escanaverino, and accompaniments in other numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Wirt rendered a duet for flute and piano, which was evident ly received with much favor. Mr. R. R. Voris sang two solos, and made a hit both times. Miss Corn stock was very graceful in her Indian club exercises. Every number was vociferously applauded, and the audience de manded encores, but it was pre viously understood that no eucores would be given so noue responded. But notwithstanding this every body received the full worth of their mouey, and went home fully ( satisfied with the delightful enter-taiumeut. BEN GIDDING 1 5 TRADING STAMPS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. See Our Great Line of TRAffl HAT BEN GIDDING Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher. Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. 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 Hare Chance to get Good Hooks at a Nominal Price ! GEO. E. ELWELL, Agent. COLUMBIAN OFFICE.
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