VOL 4S. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY DECEMBER r, 1:11,7. NO 47. ADDING NEW 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. 3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. In Point of Business Success and Financial Strength this Bank Occupies Front Rank. 0 M. CHEVEUNCr, Pres. LOUIS J. TOWNSEND. Prominent Resident of Berwick Succumbs to Illness. It is often hard to understand why men who are useful and pro gressive citizens, active in all that pertains to the good of the commu nity, and leaders in church work, are removed by the hand of death in middle life, just at a time when they are in the hcighth of their use fulness, while so njfiny drones who are of no good to the public or to themselves are left. Louis J. Townscnd died at his home in Berwick on Thursday ev ening, November 2Sth, at six o'clock. About four years ago he became afflicted with stomach trou ble, and three years ago he under weut an operation in a Philadelphia hospital, by which he gained tem porary relief. But the trouble a gain arose, and about a month ago he went to the hospital again hop ing that he might bo helped by an other operation. After a consulta tion the physicians decided that he would uot be able to stand the shock, and he was brought back to Berwick on Sunday, November 25, with no hopes for his recovery, and he passed away four days later' ready and willing to go. He- was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Townsend of Bloomsburg, and was born in New port, England, on March 7, 1870. Tbe family came to this country in April. 1871. He obtained a good education in the public schools and the Normal, and after learning the jeweler's trade he opened a jewelry store in Berwick in 1890. He was appointed postmaster of Berwick by President Cleveland, and filled the office with entire satisfaction. At the close of his term he accepted a position in the Auditor's office of .lhe American Car & Foundry Co., which positicn he resigned after several years to accept that of man ager of tbe Berwick Electric Light Co. which he held up to the time of his death. Mr. Townsend was one of the mast zealous supporters of Christ Episcopal Church, Berwick, and was its treasurer for some years. He was one of the most active in organizing the church, and its suc cess was owing largely to his efforts in couj unction with those of a few other earnest members. He was married in 1892 to Miss Elizabeth Gruver, who with three children, Ruth, Donald and Fred, survives him. lie also leaves his parents, two brothers and a sister, Harry W., Joseph L., of this town, and Mrs. Edward Eyer of Phila delphia. Mr. Townsend was a young man of affable disi)osition, always court eous and polite, and popular with all classes. He will be greatly miss ed not only in his family but iu business, church, and Masonic cir cles, lie was a thirty-second de gree Mason, a member of Caldwell Consistory. - The funeral was held on Tuesday and interment took place in Pine Grove Cemetery. After brief ser vices at the house iurther services were held at Christ Church the rector, Rev. O. II. Bridgeman offi ciating. His remarks were peculi ary fitting for the occasion. The music at the church was ren dered by the vested choir. The services at the cemetery were in charge of Knapp Lodge, with full Masonic ceremonial. Crusade Quartette rendered "Come Unto Me" and "So Mote it Be.' A large delegation of Bloomsburg Masons and other friends werj present. The floral offerings were most beautiful and profuse. Nearly two ACCOUNTS THE M. MILLEISEN". Cashier. THE CURFEW. There sooms to be little opposi tion to the curfew law. About the only argument advanced by the few who are opposed to it, is that peo ple ought to keep their children at home nights without asking the police to do it for them. Therein lies the trouble. ' Some parents who want to keep their children off the streets are unable to do so, while there are many who could do so. but will not do it. They seem to turn them loose to get them out of the way. It is because so many people will not do as they ought to do that makes all law necessary. If there were no criminals there would be no reason for courts and jails and all the complicated machinery for the prevention and punishment of crime. It is not a crime for a child to be on the streets at night, but it is be cause the child learns many things that it ought not to know, when allowed to run at will after dark, things which tend to a formation of vicious habits, that the law steps in and interferes. When it takes effect the new or dinance should be rigidly enforced. If it is not, it will soou be a dead letter. A FORMER RESIDENT DEAD. J. J. Robbins died at his daugh ter's home in Wilkes-Barre, last Saturday, after an illness ot several weeks, He was born at Iola.this county, on April 28, 1S28, and resided in Bloomsburg for many years. Here he organized the Columbia Iron Works, whose shops were ou the site now occupied by the American Car & Foundry Co. and was en gaged in other business enterprises. In 1875 he moved to Wilkes-Barre, where he was always an active citi zen, engaged in the milling busi ness, and the promoter of the steam heat company and several gas com panies. He is survived by his wife, one son, Charles W., and three daugh ters, Mrs. J. W. Benscoter of Wilkes-Barre, Miss Hattie E. and Mrs. Edward Taul of Milton. BANQUET TO GRANGERS. The banquet given ou Thanks giving evening by Congressman and Mrs. John G. McHenry to the members of Benton Grange, was a delightful affair. It was served at the Exchange Hotel, Benton, and about 200 guests were present. The room was beautifully decorat ed. Hon. Russel Karns acted as toastmaster, and speeches were made by C. H. Dildine, William Lesher, E. E. Shultz, Hon. John G. McHenry, Rev. I. B.. Crist and Dr. I. L. Edwards. It was a plea sant affair throughout. DIED ON THANKSGIVING. Alter having prepared the Thanks giving dinner last Thursday, and apparently in her usual health, Mrs. T rail k Keller was seized with an I attack of heart trouble after re- ' tiring ai lug III. ouc wem iu bath room and a snort tune auer wards was found dead by her hus band. She had lived in Blooms burg most of her life. She is sur vived by her husband and six children, all adults. hundred pounds of flowers were sent:from Bloomsburg by express, by loving friends who thus evinced their high esteem for the deceased, and their sympathy for the surviv ing relatives. On The Careful and Conservative Management 1 0e (f foomefiurg Invites Your Business. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed cn Savings Deposits Wm, II. Hidlay, Cashier. COUNTY INSTITUTE. The Teachers' Institute in ses sion this week is a very successful one. The instructors are all men of high reputation and the evening entertainments have all been first class. The opening minder was the Katharine Rulgeway Concert Com pany. This is the fifth time Miss Ridgeway has been here, and she is always greeted with a packed house. Her recitations are all very entertaining and were filled with mingled humor and pathos. Miss La Grange, piauist. and Mr, Chalmers, basso, are articles of much merit. On Tuesday evening the lecture by Rev Dr. Cad man was fully up to the high reputatiou which he bears. The Royal Gypsy Concert Com pany proved themselves excellent entertainers on Wednesday evening and to-night the series closes with a lecture by Edward Amherst Ott. The institute closes on Friday at noon. Superintendent Evans is to be congratulated upon its success in every respect. DROWNED UERSELF FOR LOVE. Because her parents disapproved of the attentions paid to her by a young man, Lucy, the 16 year old daughter of Phineas Smith of Cata wissa, drowned herself in the Sus quehanna River at that place ou Mouday morning. Her father se verely reprimanded her for enter taining the young man during the absence of the parents on Saturday. Early Monday morning she remark ed that she would not go to work at the shoe factory where she was employed, and soon after went out the back door saying she would soon return. After a time a broth er went in search of her, and found tracks in the snow leading to the river bank, to a small boat. The alarm was given and a search in the river begun, but the body was not recovered until Tuesday morning, wheu it was found near the first pier of the bridge by Da vid Henry and Ben Holliugshead, who were using grappling irons. It was removed to the shore and put in charge of an undertaker. It is a sad case, and the parents have the sympathy of the people. The funeral will be held on Fri day morning at 10 o'clock. PH1LU REUNION. Thanksgiving was Philo Day at the Normal. Besides their annual reunion the day was marked by the dedication of their beautiful new quarters iu Science Hall. The pro gram consisted of an address by the President, Albert Solleder, an historical sketch of the society by Dr. Waller, remarks by Profs. Sut liff and Albert, J. C. Brown, Chas. Fritz and Charles Skeer. These were interspersed with selections by the orchestra, vocal solo by Miss Letson and violin solo by Mr. Es canaverino. A social gathering was held in the gymnasium which was haud somely decorated. The new room of the society is thoroughly equipped and beauti fully furnished. In the eveuinsr the Colonial Oc tette gave a concert under the au spices of Philo. The auditorium was well filled, and the program was a popular oue, and was very enjoyable. The union service at the M. E. church last Thursday evening was largely attended. Rev. G. R. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church preached an able sermon. Basis of (JWtonaf Q&mft A. Z. Sciioch, President. COURT PROCEEDINGS. Looks Like A Busy Term. The regular December sessions of court opened on Monday morn ing, with Judge Evans and associ ats Krickbaum and Veager on the bench. The returns of constables were taken and the jurv list called. The constables of Beaver, Sugar- loaf, Pine, Greenwoo.1, Jackson, and Fishing Creek townships re ported the roads in bad condition, and that many index boards wete not uii. These casts were turned over to the District Attorney. II. W. Angle, constable of Scott, returned a communication signed by Charles Schug, charging Wes ley Gruver of the Espy Hotel with selling liquor to minors. The court directed the District Attorney to send up a bill of indictment. Judge Evans hauded down the following opinions : Lewis vs Lewis. Divorce de creed. Emma J. Harmony vs. John Harmony, decree refused as deser tion had not been proven. In the matter of the application of the Commissioners ot Columbia County to file an appeal nunc pro tunc from the settlement of the ac count of Jeremiah Snyder, former County Treasurer, in the sum of $1126.52, in a very exhaustive opinion the Court refused the appli cation for an appeal, stating that the county had not been wronged and if either former County Treas urer Croop or Snyder were dam aged that it is their own matter. The county paid the order and whether it was paid by the proper treasurer cannot be decided in an appeal of this kind. The allow ance of the credit to Snyder did not operate against the county. Rule discharged. In the matter of the appointment of an inspector for the school dis trict of Beaver township. This proceeding came to court on a peti tion setting forth that the directors refuse to provide school accommo dations at Klingaman's corner. The directors flatly deny the charge and claim that there is no necessity for a school building at Klinga man's corner. The report set forth that the directors had been negli gent in not providing these school accommodations, but the Court held that this of itself was not con clusive and binding of the Court, and unless it could be shown that the school directors were willfully negligent in providing accorrmoda tions the rule must be dismissed. Now December 2, 1907, rule dis charged. In the estate of Margaret A. Smith, late of Greenwood town ship, deceased, report of sale con firmed uisi. Iu the estate of Emma McNinch, deceased, report of sale confirmed nisi. Rebecca H. Chromis vs. Robert V. Chromis, divorce, subpoena a warded. Iu the estate of Mary E. Brew ster, deceased, report of sale con firmed nisi. In the matter of the corporation of the Orphanage and Home Asso ciation P. O. S. of A., corporation proved by master and charter de creed by the Court. In the estate of Sarah E. John son, deceased, report of sale con firmed nisi. In the matter of the application of Mathias Frantz, a weak minded person, for the appointment of a committee, Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 o'clock, fixed as the time for the hearing. Report of viewers on public road in Catawissa confirmed nisi. In the estate of William Getkiu H235Z BEN GIDDING! g p m mm ALL TRUNKS FROM $ 1 0.00 TO $50.00 AT 20 Per Cent. Reduction We Are Showing a Great Line BN CIDDINC Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher. Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg. o Come in and see us, we'll treat and David Raup report of sale con firmed nisi. The petition of P. W. Miller, guardian of Samuel Klase, a weak minded person, for the sale of real estate ordered sold, bond in sum of $3 too. The report of viewers on the op ening of East First street in the Town of Bloomsburg confirmed nisi. In the reopening of East Fourth street, on motion of A. N. Yost, Esq., the view in this case was con tinued until February term, 1908. Owners of land in Franklin township upon which it is proposed to erect a school house presented a petition for a rule to show cause why they should not appeal from the assessment of damages. On motion of District Attorney Small, it was decided to take up the West Berwick riot cases on Thursday morning. In the estate of Mary A. Pursel, a lunatic, report of auditor ou dis tribution confirmed nisi. The petitiou of Albert C. Boston and Maine C. Bostou for the adop tion of May Ringrose, daughter of Harry Ringrose. The father and mother of the children have separ ated and are living apart. Adoption decreed. A petition was presented by E. J. P'lynn, lisq., in the matter of the lunacy of James Naughton, of Conyngham township. The peti tion was signed by his niece Sarah Naughton and an order was made appointing a commission in lunacy. On motion R. O. Brockway was continued as commissioner iu the matter of the lunacy of Alvada Campbell to report at February term. R. Elizabeth McCure vs. C. B. McClure, divorce, J. G. Jayne, Esq., is continued as master to report at February term. In r partition proceedings in the estate of Delilah Kramer, deceased, the return of the writ of partition continued until next term. In re estate of George W. Sup- plee, deceased, II. Mont. Smith Esq., is continued as auditor to re port on the first Monday of Janu ary, 1908. Continued ou pa go 5. IT??, I c 1 a L you right. DANVILLE LODGE OF SORROW. The Elks' memorial service in the Danville Opera House last Sun day afternoon was a beautiful and impressive one. The stage decora tions of flowers and palms and ever green formed a most attractive scene. A large audience was pre sent. The program consisted of prayer, selection by the Orphans Glee Club, alto solo by Mrs. Divel, bass solo by W. R. Miller, memorial address by Hon. C. B. Staples of Strouds burg, closing exercises by the lodge, interspersed with selections by the orchestra. The orchestra consisted of twelve pieces, three members being from Bloomsburg, namely Prof. Chas. P. El well, Guy Knorr and Lloyd Kitchen, the others being from Danville. Prof. Elwell was the leader, with first violin. The fol lowing selections were rendered by them: Prelude "Bohemian Girl." Interlude "Evening Star" with trombone solo by Guy Knorr. Interlude Handel's "Largo." Postlude "March Poutificale." In speaking of the music the Danville Morning Newi says: "The prelude was exquisitely rendered and it should be remark ed that throughout ths whole ser vice the orchestra splendidly sus tained its opening effort." Judge Staples' address was an admirable one, and the entile pro gram was a most appropriate and inspiring one. DIED AT HOSPITAL. Miss Verda Smithy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith, of Ben ton, contracted typhoid fever while nursing a patient in the Williama port Hospital where she was in training for a nurse, and died last Thursday. The remains were brought to Benton ou Friday, and the funeral was held ou Sunday in the Benton M. E. church. The at tendance was very large. R. R. John has moved his law office to the rooms formerly occu pied by Dr. Champlin in the Ent building.
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