ffflf Hfffl iff ffftf I fi)fi' VOL 4?. BLOOMSBURG, PA., TJ1URSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 1008. NO. 7. ADDING NEW AT 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 s5 now. 3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. In Point of Business Success and Financial Strength this Bank Occupies Front Rank. C M. CllEVEMNG, Pres. M. MILLEISEN". Cashier. COURT PROCEEDINGS. The grand jury completed their work on Thursday and made the following report: To the Honorable Court: We, the Grand Jury, have now passed upon all bills of indictment and discharged all other duties brought before us to the best of our ability. Have visited the public buildings, inspected the same and find the following: At the jail, we find what, in our opinion, is an unsanitary condition, which certainly must be a nuisance to the health of those there confin ed. The watei closets in cells No. 9, 17, 20, 22 and 25 are broken and two or three are disconnected from water pipe allowing more or less sewergas to escape. A small leak in sewer pipe in cell No. 25. There is little or no ventilation in the corridors; uo opening at top of corridors for foul air to escape; plenty of places for fresh air to get in but no outlet for bad air. The air we found to be stufly and stif ling and certainly not fit to breathe. The floor in cells No. 4, 13, 17 and .22 is badly in need of repairs. In all of the above we would recom mend prompt action as. they are absolutely faulty. We also recom mend that the railings on the sec ond floor of corridor be repaired, two whole piecs being out. At the jail stable, we find the edges of roofs on stables and hog pen in bad condition, allowing the water to rot the wood in under it. At the Court House we find everything in clean and good con dition, but would recommend that the rear entrance to court room, that has recently been closed up, be opened without delay and left open, as in our opinion it is in its present condition a fire and death trap. All the' above we would respect fully call to your attention. F. H. Wilson, Foreman. In the case of Com. vs. Guy Ed wards indicted for cruelty to ani mals, the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty, but pay the costs which amount to $53. Com. vs Louis Davenport, deser ttoa and non-support. The wife testified that her husband deserted her two years ago. They have seven children. The court ordered him to pay his wife $2.50 a week. After a consultation they went off together, and may be able to ad just their difficulties. Com. vs. Joseph Procopio, as sault and battery. Case tried, ver dict not guilty. Com. vs. John Rishka, assault and battery with intent to kill An thony Irauka, by stabbing him. The parties were all Slavs, and could not speak English, so an in terpreter was used, and the Judge sent the court crier out to find a lawyer to defend the prisoner and returned with W. C. Johnston Esq. After hearing the evidence and ar guments and the charge of the court the jury found a verdict of guilty. The court sentenced the defendant to pay the costs, fine of $10, and 90 days in jail. He has already been in jail 46 days. Com. vs. Dominic DiFebo, sell ing liquor without license in West Berwick. Verdict not guilty, pro secutor to pay the costs. In the estate of Cyrus Fry, late of the Town of Bloomsburg, de ceased, the order for the sale of the real estate was continued. In the estate of Susan Fairman, deceased, W. H. Rhawn, Esq., was appointed auditor to pass up on the exceptions filed to the exe cutor's accouut, and make a distri bution of the money in bis hands to the parties entitled to the same. The First National Bank of Mitt- ACCOUNTS THE CONGRESSMAN McHENRY'S BILLS. Congressman John G. McIIenry of this district, has sent to this of fice a copy of the several bills he has introduced in Congress. They are all important measures. The first one provides for the re moval of the duty from timber, lumber, bark and wood pulp im ported into this country. The sec ond provides for a tax of one cent a ton on coal mined in the United States. The fund arising there from to be a relief fund for those dependent upon a person killed. The third is to safeguard the depos its of people in the banks. The bill provides for a semi-annual tax of one mill upon the capital stock of all banks, and trust companies which shall be set aside for the pur pose of guaranteeing to depositors the payment in lull of their deposits in case of the failure of the bank. People then can feel that the gov ernment will reimburse them if the banksjshould fail. The fourth bill provides lor the issue of temporary treasury notes in case of any unus ual demand for currency, and puts a small tax upon it. The amount authorized in the bill is not to ex ceed one thousand million dollars. It is proposed to issue it to the banks in proportion to their capital stock. mrs. peter's. brugler, , Mrs. Christiana Everett Brugler, wife of Petet S. Brugler, West Hemlock township, died at her home last Friday evening at half past six o'clock. The deceased had ben an invalid for the past five years. Mrs. Brugler was a native of Cooper township, Montour county, and would have been 73 years of age on the 20th of March. She is survived by her husband and the following brothersand sisters: Mrs. Susan Brumbach, of Sheffield, Ala bama; Mrs. Jonathan Sweisfort, John and Michael Everett, of Dan ville. W. C. T. U. CONVENTION. A county convention of the Wo men's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Bloomsburg on Thursday, February 27th. Ar rangements are being made for an interesting program. Among the speakers wdl be Madam Barakat, a Syrian lady, of Philadelphia, who will give an account of the World s Sunday School Convention at Rome and her trip to the Holy Laud. ville vs. W. H. Brooke, judgment entered for want of an affidavit of defense for $1,523.25, and in same vs. Bloomsburg Foundry and En gineering Company judgment was entered for want of an affidavit of defense for $1,525.50. Upon motion and after presenta tion of petition by District Attorn ey Small, the Court orders that the County pay the costs in the follow ing cases: Com. vs. William Moore; Com. vs. Joseph Lubiski; Com.-vs. Martin Mullin; Com. vs. Callibro and Com. vs John Ryan. In the estate of Catharine Nut ney, a minor, the guardian upon petition was given permission to sell the real estate of his ward. In the lunacy of Peter J. Weav er. The report of the commission ers filed find that he is a lunatic. Upon petition Olin C. Weaver is appointed committee. Bond to be given in the sum of $2,000, which is to be approved by the Court. The argument court will meet as usual ou the first Monday of March. Owing to the fact that many of the attorneys will be engaged at Superior Court at this time, an ad journed argument court will be held on Monday, March 9th, 1908. To the Business Community Our Aim In to make this in every respect the PKOI'LEH' BANK, where all may fuel at home, and be aiwured that by our Constant Cark and Conserva tive Manaokmknt their Interests will bo well and Hakki.y Uuakdkd. WE EXTEND THE ACCOMMODATIONS OF A STRONG AND SUCCESSFUL BANK. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Savings Accounts t pe Q0foont06ur2 QWtonaf Q&mft Wm. H. IIiDLAY.Cashier. DEEDS RECORDED. The following deeds have recent ly been entered on record by Re corder of Deeds, Frank W. Miller: D. A. Michael and wife to An drew Kinutz for a lot of ground in the Borough of West Berwick. Commissioners of Columbia County to A. B. Cole for a lot of ground in the Borough of Centralia. L. C. Mensch attorney, to Clar ence M. Cornelius for a lot of ground in Catawissa Borough. Daniel Knorr Sheriff, to M. A. Benscoter for a tract of land in Sugarlonf township. Rossetta M. D. Shew to Charles II. Lee for a piece of land in Scott township. Estella Albertson to Hugh Park for a lot of ground in Jamison City. Emma J. Sarley to Harry K. Laubach for a lot of ground in the Borough of Berwick. Reamer A. Strausser and wife to Walter M. Lateer for a lot of ground in Briar Creek township. J. F. Pfahler to Robert M. Wat kins for a tract of land in locust township. Robert JM. Watkins to William E. Helwig for a tract of land in Locust township. George Reinley and wife to Jam es B. Keeler for the hotel property in the village of Light Street. George W. Reniley et al to Miles E. Bower for a tract of land in Cen tre township. Sarah Cain to James J. Cain for a lot of ground in the Borough of Centralia. Lewis A. Reily et al, to John G. Wills for a lot of ground in the Borough of Centralia. Rosemont Cemetery Co. to S. L. Appleman for a lot in Rosemont Cemetery. Dillmau Varner anl wife' to Isa iah B. Clewell for a lot of ground on the north side of Second Street in the Borough of Berwick. Reuben Fry to Tobias Harter for 106 acres and 64 perches of laud in Miflin township. Clinton Sickles to S. C. Jayne for a lot of ground situated on Grant street in the Borough ot Berwick. Warren A. Lemon and wife to John K. Mordan for 83 acres and 80 perches of land in Fishingcreek township. Samuel L. Nuss to William F. Houck et al lor a lot of ground on Pine street in the Borough of Ber wick. William Girrard and wife to Chas. B. Knapp and Mathias M. Knapp for a lot of ground in the Borough of Benton. George M. Lemons and wife to Andrew Patterson for 8 acres and 1 13 perches of land in Greenwood township. Roy R. McHenry and wife to D. Clyde Hess for a lot of ground in the Borough of Benton. Ida Eldora Cole to A. T. Chapin for 48 acres of land in Fishingcreek township. Joseph II. Strieker to Dora Strieker for a lot of ground in the Borough of Catawissa. "GIRLS OP 1776." A drama with the above title will be presented by home talent, under the direction of Fort Mc Clure Chapter Daughters of Ameri can Revolution, in the Opera House on Thursday evening, February 27th. Mis? Claire Buck, an elocution ist of marked ability is training the cast for the presentation. The proceeds will go towards paying for the marker at Fort McClure site, erected by the Chapter. The prices of admission will be 25 and 35 cents. A. Z. Schoch. President. TOWN MEETINGS. Bring People of Community Closer Together. An exchange says: There is nothing that will bring the people of any community closes together than the assembling in some public place to discuss issues of vital im port to a municipality. We are heatily in favor of town meetings when conducted along lines that have no other interest to subserve than the greatest good to the great est number. A free discussion 6f opinion is always desirable, for it brings out many interesting facts and suggestions that can be worked out to the ultimate good of the town. Just how to properly con du:t such meetings is the question. No difference how fair and impar tial those having such meetings in charge may be there is criticism of their action. If any method could be adopted that would result in a permanent organization, with prop er committees to which certain matters could be referred the whole plan could no doubt be worked out satisfactorily to every one concern ed. We confess that we are in en tire ignorance as to the most feas able plan for this work, but there are evidently others in our commu nity who have nad some experience and could enlighten the public on this very important subject. We will be glad to publish any sugges tions that may be sent us. The first thought to keep in mind is what can be done for the best in terest of the town as a whole, not what should be done to punish some particular corporation, or to give another undue advantage. Success can come only when these matters are lost sight of entirely, and simply the welfare of the town is generally regarded as the para mount issue. NINTH VICTIM DEAD. Daniel Sanders, ninth victim of the terrible catastrophe at the Van Alen mill, Northumberland, a week ago, died at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Mary M. Packer hospital from the effects of a frac tured skull, after the operation of trepanning had been performed on him at the hospital, where he was taken in the ambulance on the morning of the explosion. The deceased was aged about 55 years and is survived by a wife and the following children: Mrs. Chas. Bobb, Sunbury, and Anna and Laura, who reside at the home of the deceased in Northumberland. Mr. Sanders was formerly em ployed by the Pennsylvania Canal company. On the abandonment of the canal he entered the mill as a laborer. He was attending the ash pits when the boiler exploded. He was struck on the head by fly ing fragments and his injuries prov ed fatal. NOT NECESSARY. The superintendent of the Milton schools has issued an order concern ing the next graduation exercises in that town, which it would be well to imitate in other localities. He announces that no expense will be necessary as far as the class is concerned. New dresses and cloth es are not necessary. A class is unnecessary and foolish. There need not be one cent of expeese to any member of the class as far as any requirements by the manage ment of the schools is concerned. He further savs: "If it is the wish of the Board of Education that the completion of the primary course of eight years shall be marked by public exercises. We shall strive to have them simple and natural and therefore inexpensive. TOWHSEMD D COME IN And Let Us Show You The Greatest Prices EVER OFFERED ON I Overcoats. CORNER. Chased Tramp With Axe. Former Danville Woman Proves Match for Unwelcome Visitor. Since Danville and Bloomsburg started to enforce the tramp ordi nance by making all the members of that fraternity who are caught begging do borough work, those two places have been somewhat slighted on the hobo's visiting list and as a result Sunbury has become overrun with them, states the Sun bury Item. For several days past a number of the tramps who have been beg ging in Sunbury have insulted wo men who refused them food and behaved in a very ugly manner. At several places it was found nec essary to order them away owing to their impudence and daring. At the residence of Daniel Thom as, a burly dirty looking tramp rapped at the door and when it was not opened for him he had the nerve to enter the house, and in order to get rid of him Mrs. Thom as gave him something to eat. Leaving the Thomas home he went to the residence of Anthony Shott, several doors away, and op ening the door without rapping he entered and demanded that Mrs. Shott give him something to eat. He reckoned with the wrong per son when he thought that Mrs. Shott would be scared into handing him some choice vituals fcr instead, to his surprise, she picked up a small hand ax, which was lying close by, and it was a case of "you get out" and the fellow left very quickly without making any argu ment. It was learned that later the same fellow had made an effort to lure several small children in an alleyway. It would be a good idea to make the tramps shovel the snow off the street crossings and put them in good passable condition. ODD FELLOWS BANQUET. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Bloomsburg will cele brate its sixty-second anniversary on the 25th ot February by a ban quet which will be served in St. Paul's Parish House, by the ladies of St. Margaret's Guild. Arrange ments are being made for an inter esting meeting. BSE3S2SiX3 SERB'S Farmers Should Keep Roads Open. Continuance of Rural Delivery Depends Up on Compliance With Rule. The several recent snow storms have again brought up the subject of the necessity of the farmers keeping the public highways open for traffic at all times of the year in order to assure a continuance of the rural free delivery. The stress that the department lays on this matter is shown in the following paraghraph from the "In structions for the Guidance of Post masters and Carriers in the Con duct of the Rural Delivery Ser vice," promulgated by the post-master-generol: "Failure to maintain in passable condition at all seasons of the year the highways traversed by rural carriers will be considered sufficient reason for the withdrawal of estab lished service from a locality. Post masters at rural delivery offices shall promptly report all cases of bad and impassable roads, unsafe bridges, dangerous fords, or obstructed routes to the fourth assistant postmaster-general, divi sion of rural delivery." Valentine Day Approaching. Valentine Day will be here to morrow, and the windows of some of our stores present an interesting sight with their two extremes of valentines those of a sentimental sort and those of quite a different nature conducive of other emo tions than love and affection. There seems to be many original ideas in valentines this year. The sentimental ones were never prettier or more elaborate, while the comic ones or those of burlesque charac ter were never more striking in their effect. The flurry about an alleged or der made by the Bloom Poor Dir ectors to the effect that no relief would be given except to people who would go to the Poor Farm, has all blown over. No such order was made by the board, but by one membar of it, and that, as it is claimed, without authority. Peo ple who need a little help from the district will get it just the same as heretofore.
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