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BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY AUGUST 8, tgo7.
NO. 31.
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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
3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
In Point of Business Success and Financial
Strength this Bank Occupies Front Rank.
C M. CREVELING, Pres. M. MILLEISEN, Cashier.
THE SMART GUYS.
The Republican of this week says:
"The Columbian is to be commend
ed for calling attention to the rep
rehensible practice of the smart
Guys who lounge in front of some
of our hotels and make remarks
about ladies who pass by. If the
proprietors have no more regard for
the reputation of their hotels than
to allow this to go on, let the po
lice get a move on. If these offic
ials are asleep we would suggest
that some "big brother" chance to
pass along at the right time and
when his sister is insulted, smash a
"mug" or two. This would teach
these cheap guys who want to be
smart a wholesome lessou and one
they would remember when they
go to some other town."
We most heartily endorse the
suggestions of our cotemporary.
Since our article was published last
week we have learned that the loaf
ers who sit along the streets and
use olTeii.-i ve language, are not all
strangers to the town. Many of
them live here, and if they have no
regard for the reputation of the
town uor for the feelings of our
women than to insult them as they
pass along, it is high time that a
good wholesome lesson be adminis
tered. If, as the Republican sug
gests, some big brother should
swat one of these chappies in the
face and blacken his eye or smash
his nose, and perchance should be
arrested for asiuult and battery,
there are several laws under which
he could retaliate by having the of
fender arrested. "Mashers" and
insulters of women ought not to be
tolerated in this town, and any kind
of an efficient police force could
easily break it up.
A SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.
Many of the counties have long
ago erected monuments in memory
of the soldiers and sailors who lost
their lives in defense of their
country in the war of the rebelion
Several grand juries in Columbia
county have recommended the
erection of one here, but for some
reason the monument does not ap-
g:ar to gain much headway,
very one will concede that the
services of these men ought to be
recognized, and no one ought to
object to the cost, as the amount
necessary would be so small to each
tax payer that no one would feel it.
Iet the agitation go on until there
arises in Market Square a monu
ment that will be a credit to this
county and a worthy tribute to the
memory of the heroes of the war.
COUNCIL DOINGS.
At the regular monthly meeting
of the town council on Monday
even'ng it was decided to have the
fire alarm system examined by a
competent person to ascertain the
cost of putting it in good working
condition. It has been off color for
some time.
A representative of the Game
well system was present and des
cribed his system, which would cost
the town $3500.
The first floor of the Town Hall
was granted to Winona Fire Co..
for a festival on August 16th and
17th.
The matter of repairing the foun
tain was discussed, but no action
taken. The basin is in bad shape.
The action of Mr. Runyon in
in purchasing a dump cart for the
town was approved. He was
authorized to do so some time ago
by council.
The tax collector was ordered to
proceed to eolket back taxes at
once.
After other routine business and
passing bills, council adjourned.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The regular session of argument
court was held on Monday.
The application of the County
Commissioners for leave to sell the
toll house at the entrance to the old
Berwick bridge was heard and the
court reserved its decision.
David Watkins was appointed
constable of Conyngham township,
vice Owen Cain resigned.
The Wyoming Valley Trust
Company was appointed guardian
of John Murry Brown, a minor of
North Berwick.
Adam Clayberger was on his ap
plication discharged as guardian of
Klva Clayberger.
A charter was granted to the
Business Men's Protective Associa
tion of Berwick.
The Berwick-Nescopeck Ferry
Company presented a petition for
leave to dissolve the corporation
which was granted.
Hazel Mills was adopted by Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Moore.
Upon application of Geo. B.
Hummer, guardian of Merrill D.
Fritz a citation was awarded on the
executors of the estate to file an
account.
Estate of Sarah C Laubach.
Specific performance of contract.
Petition returnable first Monday of
September.
HOSPITAL FESTIVAL.
The interest of the people in the
Joseph Ratti Hospital was manifest
ed last Saturday evening by the
great crowd that attended the festi
val on the grounds of St. Columba's
church:
The proceeds were about $400,
and would have been more but for
the rain that fell about ten o'clock
and dispersed the crowd.
Excellent music was furnished
during the evening by the two
bands.
A very creditable parade took
place in the earlier part of the even
ing, which was participated in by
all the fire companies, and the Drill
squad of the K. G. E. This body
went through many manoeaveht
very gracefully and with marked
precision- Captain A. H. Genaria
is an excellent drill-master, and is
entitled to much credit for the skill
with which he handles his men.
They were applauded all along
the line.
The success of the festival was
largely due to the untiring efforts
of Father Murphey who had all the
details in charge.
DR. GANOE RESIGNS.
Owing to continued ill health,
Rev. Dr. M. L. Ganoe has resign
ed as pastor of the M. E. church of
this town. This is a matter of deep
regret, not only to his congrega
tion, but to the entire community.
He has endeared himself to many
during his residence here, and it is
still hoped that he may recover and
be spared for many years of useful'
ness. He is one of the most prom
inent men in this conference.
Two tiolley cars on the C. & M.
collided near Briarcreek on Mon-
day morning. The failure of the
crew on the down car to notify the
crew of the up car that the work
car was following them was the
cause of it. The front ends of both
cars were broken. Ray Hoffman,
motorman, wrenched his ankle by
jumping.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Schoch, and
Mrs. C. W. McKelvy and daugh
ter Margaret, are the guests of Dr.
1 and Mrs. D. J. Waller at their
summer home iu Canada,
On The Basis of
Careful and Conservative Management
t$t Q&foomsBurg (ftaftonaf Q&mft
Invites Your Business.
3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Savings Deposits
Wm. H. Hidlav, Cashier.
A. Z. Schoch, President.
DEEDS RECORDED.
The following deeds have recent
ly been recorded:
Myrtle McCarty and husband to
Elmer H. Shaffer for a lot of
ground in West Berwick; consider
ation $3o.
Berwick Land and Improvement
Co. to Marx Levy for lot No. 1806
in the township of Briarcreek; con
sideration $300.
David A. Michael and wife to
Marx Levy for lot No. 174 in Mi
chael's addition to West Berwick;
consideration $375.
B. R. Starr and wife to M. D
Hower for lot No. 139 in Dickson's
third plot of lots in Briarcreek
township; consideration $1075.
A. Ileacock and wife to G. A.
Eckrate for a lot of ground in Shu
man's addition to Catawissa; con
sideration $1350.
Ernest Miller and Clara Miller
to Hazel M. Zeigler for lot of
ground in addition to Bloomsburg
known as Glen Heights; consider
ation $24.
Bertha Hagenbuch to Robert W.
Vanhorn for lot of ground at cor
ner of Penn and Fair streets,
Bloomsburg; consideration $500.
Ella G. Stewart to Jonathan Ev
ans, for 45 acres of land in Pine
township; consideration $362.
Berwick Land Improvement Co.
to George C. Smith for lot No. 193
in the borough of West Berwick;
consideration $100.
Lydia A. Smith, Administratrix
of the estate of George C. Smith,
to John K. Adams for lot No. 195
in borough of West Berwick; con
sideration $70.
Harry H. Cole and wife to Thom
as W. Cole for the undivided one
half of 114 acres and 64 perches of
laud in Benton township; consider
ation maintenance and one dollar.
Emma B. Moore et al to Colum
bia County Agricultural Society for
5 acres of land in the town of
Bloomsburg; consideration $4000.
FAVOR SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.
The last Grand Jury recommend
ed the erection of a soldiers' monu
ment in Bloomsburg. At a meeting
of the order of United American
Mechanics held Tuesday night the
following resolution was adopted :
Be it resolved, that we, members
of Bloomsburg Council No. 146 O.
U. A. M. do most heartily com
mend the action of our last Grand
Jury, recommending the erection of
a memorial or soldiers' monument
to the Brave Boys in Blue of Col
umbia County who offered their
lives for the preservation of the
Union, and believe it should have
the hearty support of all patriotic
citizens. We pledge ourselves to
use our best endeavors to create a
sentiment in the community and do
our best to accomplish the purpose.
Clark Miller, Councilor.
Clark Kashner, Rec. Secy.
THE CIRCUS.
Large crowds attended the circus
last Thursday. The performance
was about the usual thing with
some meritorious features. The
advertised price was 25 cents, but
all the seats from which the acts
could be seen to advantage were 25
cents extra. For the poor seats an
extra charge of 10 cents was made
in order to drive everybody into the
reserved seats. As soon as the lat
ter were well filled the ten cent
charge was dropped. An employe
of the show who was trying to Aim
flam a young mau out of some mon
ey in making change, was watched
by a Bloomsburg man, and not suc
ceeding, he became so angry that
he threatened to stab the watcher.
He ought to have been arrested.
Every circus has its crooks.
THE WENNER REUNION.
Last Saturday fully 200 descend
ants, friends and neighbors respond
ed to the announcement of holding
the third annual reunion of the
Wenners and their friends.
The day was most auspicious,
and early the beautiful grove be
gan to fill with vehicles laden with
people and baskets filled with the
good things that satisfy a craving
appetite. Alter a sumptuous re
past in the shady nooks of the
grove, H. A. Kemp, the Benton
Photo Artist appeared on the
spot, and at 1 o'clock the church
bell summoned the assembled mul
titude along side the church and
the artist arranged thein all in a
convenient group, and took a snap
shot at their beautiful faces. Thus
a complete picture of the entire
Wenner reuuionists was secured in
permanent form. Each family rep
resented should secure a picture, as
a souvenir of this pleasant and hap
py event.
Immediately after the operation
of the artist, the friends were called
into the auditorium where and
wnen a most interesting program
was admirably rendered. The ex
ercises consisted of music, speak
ing, solos and recitations. Officers
for the ensuing year elected, while
the previous committees were un
changed. The presence of Rev. A. Houtz
added dignity to the assemblage,
aud his remarks were appropriate
and highly appreciated.
This was the most successful
Wenner reunion yet held. Every
body was highly delighted, and
nothing to mar or disturb the good
feeling of the occasion, until the
report reached the dismissed audi
ence that lightning had struck and
killed three cows of Frank Wenner
the day previous. Frank lives ad
joining the church lot and the cows
did not come in, nor could be found
in the evening of Friday, and after
the exercises of Saturday some
boys found the cows, dead, in a
clump of bushes near an old stump
of a tree that was struck by light
ning. Of course there was an in
surance on the cows, but the cows
far exceeded the insurance in value.
J. C. Wenker.
WDLKES-BARRE FAIR.
Among the features and live ex
hibits to be seen at the big Wilkes
Barre Fair, that will open on Au
gust 26th and continue for a week,
none will be productive ot so much
human interest as Major Delmar,
the fastest trotting horse the world
has ever seen. The management
of the Fair are justly and mightily
proud of their success in arranging
for the appearance here of this idol
of. the trotting wrold. Wherever
horses are known, there will be
found the name and fame of Major
Delmar leading all the rest. That
he will prove a potent magnet in
attracting the presence of all own
ers of horse flesh in north-eastern
Pennsylvania is not too much to be
expected.
The official program of the trot
ting meet during the week of the
big Fair has just been issued.
Twelve thousand five hundred dol
lars in prizes have been hung up,
with a result that this gilt-edged
bait has brought entries from all
over the country of the very best
iu their respective classes. The
Wilkes-Barre Fair, being a member
of the National Trotting Associa
tion, all records made at the famous
meet will stand ofheiauyst amped
by regularity.
Miss Ethel Biermau entertained
a company of young people on Mon
day evening in honor of her guest,
Miss Gertrude Welsh, of State Col
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3 Per Cent Interest
Paid on Time Deposits
At a meeting of representa
tives of the undersigned Banks
of Bloomsburg, held July ist,
1907, it was decided to allow
interest on time deposits at
the rate of 3 per cent, per
annum.
Subject to the rules gov
erning Savings or Interest
bearing Deposits.
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Farmers National Bank
Bloomsburg National Bank
lege.