THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. Pa 5 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, DKCKM UK It 5 VM)" H i.vvj (: Ihr I'iiki f).wv, hliniiiit'itini, l a. m xwoiift cintt innllrr, ilarrh 1,1SHS. Mrs. II. C. Jones is sp.-nding the week with relatives nt Benton and vicinity. John O. Lnubach of Benton R. I". I), was in town on business on Monday. The deer hunting season closed on Saturday. But few were cap tured by hunters from this vicinity. . George M. Norman of Wood bury, N. J. visited ids mother, Mrs. J. E. Norman of Center street, over Thanksgiving. . The condition of Ilarton R. Bisel who was taken to the Joseph Ratti Hospital a few days ago with ty phoid fever, is reported to be criti cal. The following letters runain in the Bloomsburg, Pa. postollicc: Mr. Peter Fettcrtnan, Mr. Frank Yoder; Cards, Mr. Peter Fetterman; Miss Flla Frcas. Those Delicious Lemon Pics. The kind that "make your mouth waltr" arc easily made with no fur.sinj; nnd at least possible expense if vou use "OUK Preparation. Don't hesi tate. Try it and tell your friends. At grocers. 10 cents, lvvervbody is pleased with "OUR-l'IK." 1 1-14-4L Miss Helen Peacock, daughter of Mrs. Thurma Peacock, was married to William R. Clark of Riverside on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Only a few relatives and friends were present. The cere mony was performed by Rev. E. R. Hecktnan. Mr. Clark was for merly employed as a civil engineer in the construction of the S. 15. 6i B. R. R. He is now employed in Panama on the canal, and after a wedding tour, will take his bride there in January. Send Your Cow, Steer, ana Horse Hides, Calf. Don, and other Skins, to the Cros by Frisian Fur Company, Rochester, N. Y.. to be converted into Fur Coats, Robes, Gloves, Mittens, or Rugs. They are the largest custom Fur tanners of large wild and domestic animal skins in the world. Send for illustrated catalog. Slick Ones. There are tricks in all trades but ours. The curbstone market in Wi'diamspoit is supposed to be composed of farmers who briug their produce to the city and sell it direct to the folks who buy it to eat. The Mws tells of a couple of gentlemen who have eggs ship ped in crates from New York. They are cold storage eggs, costing in Williamsport, 23 cents per doz en. These worthies dress up as larmcrs, in old overalls, hats cover ed with hayseed and straw in their hair (who ever saw a farmer in that rig ou the street.) They repack their eggs in baskets fdled with oats, and sell them as strictly fresh eggs, at thirty-six cents a dozen. This prtcious pair recently dispos ed of one hundred dozens of cold storage eggs in this manner, in one day. If folks like to be humbug ged, and don't know a fresh egg when they see it, what's the differ ence? -Ex, - Breweries and Local Option. The' big brewing concerns of the state have been contributing large sums annually to prevent legisla tion miiniV.nl to their interests. It is announced from Pittsburg that a big fund is to be raised to fight the local option sentiment that is rapid ly gaining ground throughout the country. The brewers are respon sible in a very great measure for the growth of this temperance sen tlmeut. They were not satisfied with manufacturing and selling beer, but they have engaged in the business of promoting saloons. The greed and avarice of the beer mak er has created a strong public pre judice t'gainst the whole traffic and the legitimate dealer will suffer alike with the low dive keeper. EVANS' SHOE STORE FALL SHOES. The assortment of EVANS' Shoes provides a shoe for every reed, a style lor every taste, a fit for every foot. Until you have seen these new mod els, or better yet, enjoyed the luxury of wearing one of them, you can not real ize what shoe perfection means. You are cordially invited to come in aud see these new fashions. Tho Progressive Shoo Store CHAS. M. EVANS. Schalckfor tho Bench. Prominent Schuylkill Lawyer L kcly to Suc ceed Marr. Judge W. A. Marr, having dc finitely decided that he will not be a candidate (or re election, but will retire nt the end of his term on December 31, tooS, will make it necessary for the Democrats of Schuylkill county to put up two men for judicial honors next year, one to succeed Judge P. M. Dunn, of the Orphans' Court, who died recently, and one to (ill the vacancy on the Common Pleas Bench. It is already evident, from the expressions of Democrats in all parts of the county, that one of the Democratic nominees will be A. V. Sclulck. The fitness of Mr. Schalck to ncceptal ly fill a place on the b.neh is conceded on all sides. He has for year, been a leader at the Schuyl kill County liar, appears on one side or the other of nearly every important case that originates here, anil is greatly feared by his fellow lawyers as an antagonist. That the Democratic party will not lack for material for the other Judgeship is evident from the way friends of candidates are bringing them fotth. A strong movement has already set m for the nomina tion of District Attorney Irviu A. Reed, who will complete a very successful term at the end of next year. James A. Noecker and Jam es B. Reilly are also mentioned for the honor of Democratic nomina tions. Responsibility of Parents. What Jucijc Hart Says About It. The rennrks of Judge Hart, of Lycoming county, in placing sever al lads who had transgressed the law in the custody of their parents, with the admonition to watch their conduct or he would send the boys to the House of Refuge, should open the eyes of these and other parents to their responsibilities There are many parents in this city who have been allowing their young children to do as they please, and the result is that these children have become habitual street walk ers and comer loafers. The parent who does not care whether or not his sous and daughters shall be sent to the House of Refuge will not make any effort to CDntrol his children but will allow them to be upon the streets at all hours of the night, associating with older boys and girls who are always ready to engage in vicious practices. If some of the boys and giris shall be sent to the House of Refuge their parents can blame themselves for their children's downfall. Home discipline is much to be preferred to imprisonment in the training of children. Stay on the Farm. So Say Lancaster County Teachers. At the close of the Lancaster county Teachers' Institute held last eek, a series of resolutions were adopted, among which was the fol lowing, which the Lancaster Daily Examiner aptly styles as being "good, sensible, practical and time ly:" "It is the sense of this insti tute that every teacher should use bis or her influence in and out of the school room, to direct the at tention of pupils to the wholesome and educational value of rural tife. The false allurements of every con ceivable form in life, to the country boy, can be largely counteracted by a teacher who mates tne most of every opportunity to impress the boy with the fact that the vocation ot the fartnet carries a well earned dignity with it. We earnestly re commend that the teachers present this fact forcibly and use their ability, to the ultimate end of mak ing country life the fascinating life Kr the country boy." An endless variety of plates, cups and saucers, cream and sugar sets, chocolate ets, salad aud berry sets, mayonnaise bowls, chamber sets, at L. li. Whary's china store. COURT PROCEEDINGS. Continued From Page 1. John W. Shnman was appointed tip stpff to wait upon the Grand Jury. This appointment was after wards revoked as Mr. Shuman has been summoned as one of the petit jurors for this week. Peter K. Shnltz, of Sugarloaf township, was appointed foreman of the Grand Jury. The call of the roll of the Grand Jurors showed that they were all present excepting A. K. Fullmer, of Pine township, and A. J. Gensil of Catawissa township who had been excused. Harry Ilendershott, of Madison township, was also ex cused from serving as a juror. The Court in a very exhaustive and comprehensive charge inform ed the Grand Jury ns to their duties and it is hard to see how .hey can make a mistake. It was clear and explicit, and provided for any con tingency that would be liable to arise in the gran i jury room. George W. Sterner was appoint ed tit) staff to wait upon the Grand Jury. A short session of the Court was held, in the afternoon, presided over by Associate Judges Krick baum and Yeager. President Judge Evans was au. a funeral an 1 tio business excepting the receiv ing and confirming nisi of the accounts of Register of Wills Frank W. Miller was transacted. After this was finislied Court ad journed to meet Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. GRAND JL'RY RKTl'RNS. The Grand Jury returned as the result of their first sitting the fol lowing cases: Commonwealth vs. Mike Czeb and John Dudics, assault and bat tery, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. William Moore robbery, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Frank Fens termacher, assault and battery, a true bill Commonwealth vs. Charles Kish bach, assault and battery, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Ray Raber, f. and b. , a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Yoskow Ball, assault and battery with intent to kill, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Michael O' Brien, assault and battery, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Jeremiah Mov er, felonious rape and assault and battery, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. George Pur sel, carrying concealed deadly weap ons, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Joseph Shern ingen, selling liquors without a li cense, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Andrew Zwo nick, assault and battery, not a true bill and prosecutor to pay the costs. Court called the prosecutor before him and sentenced him to pay the costs of prosecution and stand com mitted until he complied with the sence. Commonwealth vs. Fred Golden, running gambling house, a true bill. Commonwealth vs. Frank Kline, larcency, a true bill. In the case of Commonwealth vs. Wm. A. Strausser who is charged with an assault and battery with intent to ravish, W. H. Rhawn, Esq., representing the defendant, made an application for a continu ance of the case over the term. This the Court refused, but said that it would not be called before Thursday morning. Marice Lewis vs. Morris Lewis, divorce decreed by the Court. Dinner sets in open stock, in Haviland, Elite, Johnson's English Porcelain, and Austrian, at L. E. Whary's china store. "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl." That "Might makes Right" will be exemplified in A. II. Woods' new scenic production, "Bertha, The Sewing Machine Girl," which will be played at the Grand Opera House, Dec. 20. There seems to be everv reason why this sensation al melodrama should become as popular here, as it is in the cities winch it has already visited. There is the same administration for ex cellent dramatic offerings among our local theatre goers os cau pos sibly be felt by outsiders. "Ber tha, The Sewing Machine Girl" has four acts and twelve scenes. The action of the story takes place in New York City. An unusually capable company is promised. ELECTION NOTICE. The annual meeting of tho Stockhold ers of The Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg, Pa , for the election of Di rectors will take place ut their bunking room, Tuesday, January 7th. l')oS, be tween the hours of a ami 4 p. 111. M. MILIvElSEN, J2-5-4t. Cashier. e .TUrv-mihiircr Souvenir Books. 48 half tone pictures, 25 cents, at the Columbian office. tf. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY, (NO. 2) i Now I am going to relate to you Bloom people what an old woman 1 used to relate to me when I was yet a mere lad. She lived a very near neighbor but was bred and born on the river bank near Blooms burg. Her maiden name was Hendershot. Her father owned a river farm and also owned a shad fishery. I do not know where this fa: in is, or who now owns it. The time of which I now speak, when this woman was a girl, must be considerably over one hundred years ago. The stories she used to tell about catching shad was so exhilerating and exciting that I really longed to be a fisherman. This woman was married to Pet.r Eveland, whose descendants must now reach the fifth generation. And the Kvelands of these ances tors are very numerous. The time of which I speak Bloomsburg was in all probability yet a very small town, and all the surrounding country sparsely settled, and only partially cleared up, Hence the I propagation of shad was but little : impeded by large catches, or other I obstructions. This woman often told me that the run of shad in the spring was so ' great that one could stand oh the I river bank and see the water wave as the fish passed up stream. Her i father caught wagon loads of them, aud sold of the finest of them for a shilling apiece. The shad went to the head wat ers of the river to spawn and le turned in June floating ou their sides and backs and in all proba bility died before reaching the ocean. 1 often heard the remark that any animal becoming reduced almost to a skeleton, that it was as "poor as a shad in June." I often heard people relate that the river was literally covered with floating ! shad, many dead and others dying alter spawning in June. I venture the assertion that were it possible that another run of shad, such as Mrs. Eveland used to relate, moved up the river, the river banks, on both sides would be thronged by excited people, men, women and children, ea:h with some device to capture these finnies, which make such a delicious fry. If you people aid not get excited, you are not built after n:y fashion. 13 ut a nunareu years or more is a cycle that has wrought great changes. Of course the improve ineuts iu the course of progression have far overbalanced the sporting privileges of the primeval forest and streams. While those people 01 long ago killed the panther wolf, bear and deer, and could boast of their prowess and trophies iu exciting struggles aud narrow escapes, none ol them ever saw a railroad, steamboat, telegraph, tele phone, bicycle, automobile aud s thousand other good things which we enjoy. Neither did many of them have the privilege of news papers, books, schools and litera ture which we all now so highly enjoy. But I also heard Peter Kase late of this place, relate that he was ones employed on a shad fishery but by whom or where L do not know. I think that he was a na tive of Danville aud brother-in law to tne late cnester aiarr or your town. When the run of shad was earn estly looked for in the evening, the proprietor ordered a haul made The crew with their boats and net, obeyed but not a fish was taken. Alter a snort interval tney were again ordered to make a haul, which resulted as before, a water haul. Thus they made several other similar hauls, and got no fish Towards morning, sleepy, tired and discustod, the crew was again or dered to make a haul. This time they euclosed one shad. In despair the crew threatened to become mutinous, butthe proprietor said: "Men, go out quickly and make another haul, this one shad was the head of the school." The crew went out once more, and according to what Mr. Kase said, they made almost a miraculous draft. He said it was all that they could do to laud the net full of shad. It is quite probable that there is a number of people in Bloomsburg, who remember the Hendershot family and the lady of whom I speak. For aught I know, there may be descendants of this Hender shot family living in Bloomsburg. Amos Savage's wife, of your town, was a Hendershot, and as Amos is a nephew of ours, I never inquired whether such is a fact. But obli vion has swept over the living arena of a hundred years ago, and there is but little to be gleaued from the dim past, which is not on re cord. But we old people, when we were young, and even children, treasured up on the shelf of mem ory's wall, many sayings and stor ies that the old people of that day used to tell us. Yes, the memory of the old, departed people is very dear indeed. I was iuformed upon the best f That Little Green Ticket Which has been placed on the Suits, Coats and Children's Coats at the Garment Department of The Clark Store, makes you a NICE SAVING on your purchases of these goods. Its just so much money in pocketbook, and they are the great est Coat, Suit and Children's Coat VALUES NOW OF FERED. Your inspection invited. THE CLARK STORE. Furs of all kinds kind of authority that the the wid ow of Henry Bittenbender, of whom I wrote last week was not again married after her husband's death. The report was unfounded. My informant said that her maiden name was Susannah B Keen of Nescopeck. Also that the name of the youngest daughter was Susan nah Barbara, and was married to Alfred Merenus of Constantine, Mich. But this family now live on a farm neir Lake Geneva, Wis. 7 children bless this union. Mrs. Henry Bittenbender was a most ex cellent woman, an exemplary christian, a noble wife, a model mother, and a kind neighbor. This correction I cheerfully make. John C. Wknnhr. Benton, Pa. Jardinieres, cuspidors, vases, glassware, and a great variety of beautiful holiday gifts at L. I?. Whary's. An Investment Which Will Pay Big Returns. The financial world has been in such a panicky condition of late that there may be some doubt as to the advisability of investing in stocks, but there can be none at all as to the wisdom of expending twenty-five cents for a copy of the December Lippincotfs. The com plete novel iu it is called "The Ca reer," aud the author is Kathryn Jarboe, one of our younger writers, who is noted more for the quality of her literary productions than for the quantity. The plot of the story hinges upon the love of a young musical prodigy who has been brought up to consider her "career" as of paramount import ance, for her husband, who neither knows nor cares about music, and who places all professional musi cians in the same category with mountebanks. Out of the resul taut clash of temperaments and in terests the author has woven a tale marvelous for its insight into hu man nature and its delineation of character. "The Career" is suffi ciently absorbing to hold any read er's interest, but it will appeal es pecially to those who are interested in the arts, especially the musical. Among the shorter stories in this issue are "Miss Mehitable's Back bone," by Helen Talbot Porter; "The Pendulum Swings." by Will iam Hamilton Osborne; "An Inevi table Christinas," by Marion R. Oliver; and "A Doll 'Mid Clothes," by Lucv Copinger, all Christmas stories; "The Sword of Light," a characteristic fairy tale, by Seumas MacManus, the Irish humorist; "How Mrs. Carraway Went to the Exposition," by Edith Morgan Willett; and "From the Basket of Allah," by George L. Knapp. Anions: the essays, that called "Glimpses of Whittier," by Fran ces Campbell Sparhawk, an inti mate trieud of the poet, is of es pecial timeliness now that the cen tennial anniversary of his birth is being celebrated. "The Doubting Folly," the second of Dr. George Lincoln Walton's series of five pop ular articles ou "Worry aud Allied Mental States," takes up others of the annoying minor mental maladies which afflict the sanest of us, aud points out methods of cure. Various other features are tabulated in this publication's very inposing table of contents, but lack of space forbids a detailed mention of them. It is an exceptionally good number EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. nutate of Martha F. llartman, late of Bloomt- burg, Deoewea. Notice is hereby given that letters tes- amentiry on the estate of Martha F. Hartman, late o Bloomsburg, County of Columbia, Pa., have been grunted to A. N. Yost, to whom all persons indebt ed to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delay, A. N. YOST, n-21-ut. Executor. at the prices to suit. Facts of Interests. The tea rardens of xv.rti r7 - 'l v All- dia entend over 500,000 acres, and they produce lyo, 000,000 pound. of tea per annum, at a profit ot uuout 5.100 au acre. It is estimated that the "Sul tana" raisin crop of Smyrna will be only 50 to 60 per cent, of last year's, on account of the destruc tive hail and wet weather. Leoprosy in Norway has beer strictly limited in prevalence to tin laboring part of the community the fishermen, the boatmen anr peasants who lead extremely hare lives. Chinese laborers in Samoa ge" only $2.50 a month, besides board, lodging and medical aitendance They want $5 but the planters sa) that that would make farming un profitable. Brittain's new record breakinj battleship, the Dreadnought, is the ninth vessel of that name belonginj to the British navy. IV.e first was launched about 1572 ud was is use as late as 1G39. John Jacob Astor is the large private owner of automobiles in this country. They number 24 the average cost ol each is about $5,000 making a total of $120,000 invested in his machines. Lord Milnor, the former High Commissioner of South Africa, bss received through the Duke oi Somerset, an address expressing appreciation of his services in South Africa signed by 270,000. Baroness Cederstrom, as plain Mme. Patti. has made as much as $300,000 in a single year, though at present, it is said, she does cot trouble to make more tin 11 $50,000 By a remarkable law of etiquet, which has existed fcr number of years at the court of Siam, no person is permitted to sleep iu an apartment located above that of the King. A deliberate breach of this rule has on more than one occasion been punished by death. Gerald "I'm go1nj to kUa yam when the clock strikes." Geraldine "You'd butter do tt uow; father will be down when b bears It striking. " The Gaino Warden's Story. The game warden of Colorado wm walking out In the mountains the other day when ho met a hunter with a gun. The official suggested that that ought to be a good country for hunting. "It certainly Is," said the hunter proudly. "I killed one of the finest bucks yesterday I ever saw, and he welghod over 200." It was the season when deer may not be shot without subjecting the hunter to heavy line. "Well, that Is a fine one," said thm warden, "uud do you know who yoa are talking to?" Being assured that he did not, the offlcuul said: "Why, I am the .:hiuf game war den of Colorado." The hunter was only taken aback a moment when ho said: "And do you know who you are talking to?" The warden did not know. "Well, sir," said the hunter, ap parently much relieved, "you are talking to the biggest liar In the whole state of Colorado." Kansas City Star. One For the Mule. Jurymen who have experienced the misery of trying to secure un animity in a verdict will appreciate this Btory. The Jury had been locked up tor hours. At last the officer ot the eourt was Instructed to provide refreshment, "Shall I order 1J dinners?" he said to the foreman. "Make it 11 dinners and a bale ot hay," replied the woory foremen. OABTOillA. Bean the '18 uU tla'B kmli iOUtfA of
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