RL 0 OMSB UR G, PA., THURSDAY JUNE 4, 1908.
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The Farmers National Bank
0F BLOOMSBURG.
Condensed report to the Comptroller at tbeclose of business May 14, 1908
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
Loans and Invest- Capital . , $ 6o,ooo'.oo
ments . , $Si9.g28-45 Surplus and Net
U. S, Bonds . 60,000.00 Profit . . . 101,046.57
Cash and Reserve 135,602.36 Circulation . 60,000.00
Deposits . . 494,384 24
$715,430.81
3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
Capital, S60.000 Surplus and Profit 8101,046.57
C M. CllEVELING, Pres. M. MILLEISEN". Cashier.
HOSPITAL BENEFIT CONCERT.
The Melody Female Quartette of
Philadelphia will give a concert in
the Normal Auditorium on Tues
day eveniug, June 9th, for the bene
fit of the Joseph Ratti Hospital.
This quartette consists of Mrs. Klla
Fox Gilbert, Mrs. Osbourn, and
two other ladies whose names are
not familiar here, but who are
prominent vocalists in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Gilbert, who was a Blooms
burg girl, is too well known to
need any introduction. Her rich
contralto voice has been heard here
in churches and concerts many
times, and her work now is said to
be even better than ever before. It
is through her that the presence of
this organization here has been se
cured, and Bloomsburg people will
again be under obligations to Mrs.
Gilbert for a rare musical treat.
Mrs. Osbourn is one of the lead
ing contraltos of Philadelphia, and
her voice has been heard here be
fore. Some years ago Mrs. Gilbert
(then Miss Fox) gave a concert in
the Opera House, and Mrs. Os
bourn took part in it. She at
once captivated the audience.
There are many who remember her
with pleasure, and who will be glad
to see and hear her again.
The Melody Quartette has given
a Dumber of concerts in and near
Philadelphia, and they have met
with great favor. The excellence
of the program and the very worthy
object for which the concert is to
be given, should insure a large at
tendance. ST. PAUL'S CHOIR DINED.
The vested choir of St. Paul's
church consists of sixteen boys,
eight young ladies and eight men.
Their services are gratuitous save
for a small amount raid the boys
for regular attendance. They have
been doing most excellent wors
under the leadership ot the rector,
Rev. J. W. Diggles, and as a slight
recognition of their services a dinner
was given them in the Parish House
last Friday evening.
The menu was a delicious one
and was prepared by members of
St. Margaret's Guild. The dining
room was prettily decorated with
flowers and ferns, and the tables
were very attractively set. The
following was the menu: Fruit
compote, chicken patties, stuffed
potatoes, cold ham, peas, finger
rolls, pickles, olives, coffee, ice
cream, strawberries, and cake.
The expense was paid by indi
vidual contributions by members
of the vestry and a few others.
After the dinner the party went
to the lecture room, where an in
formal program was rendered, and
remarks made by several members.
It was a delightful affair, and
greatly enjoyed by all present.
FIVE YEARS PASTORATE.
Rev. J. E. Byers celebrated the
fifth anniversary of his pastorate at
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church,
on Sunday last. Under his lead the
church has grown and prospered,
improvements in the church prop
erty amounting to over $5000 have
been made, and a new church
building is now a hope that is like
ly to be realized in the near future.
In the five years that the Rev.
Mr. Byers has been pastor here he
has preached 484 sermous, made
203 addresses at prayer meetings,
given 90 catechetical lectures and
given 277 other talks and address
es. During that time he has preach
ed 81 funeral sermons, baptized 95
infants, performed 96 marriage cer
emonies and conducted 8 1 funerals.
$7i5.430-8i
TEN YEARS IN PENITENTIARY.
George Snyder pleadedguilty in
court on Monday to the charge of
highway robbery, and assault with
intent to kill, and was sentenced to
five years lu the penitentiary ou
each charge. From his own con
fession he is a hardened criminal,
though only 19 years of age.
His arrest was for holding up
Mrs. Edna Weller and Mrs. Kate
Beaver between Centralia and Aris
tes at about to o'clock a. m., and
taking money from them, and
pointing a pistol at them. Mrs.
Beaver recognized Snyder whom
she had known from his childhood.
There was another man with Sny
der. On the same day they held up
Joseph Homelusky. He was re
turning from Mt. Carmel where he
had been selling some produce and
when he arrived at a point near
Brush Valley two men appeared in
the road. One grabbed his horses
by the head and the other said:
"Hold up your hands." He reach
ed under the seat when the one
holding the horse let go and they
started on a run. The one whom
he recognized as Snyder fired three
shots at him all of which hit him,
but owing to the tact that he was
dressed thickly they only penetrat
ed his coat. Snyder took the stand
in his own defense first having been
informed that he need not answer
any questions if he did not desire.
He said that he had met his com
panion whom he said was Edward
Harman and that they had no mon
ey and nothing to eat and Harman
suggested holding up some one to
get money. He admitted holding
up the two women and the farmer
but said he would not have shot at
the farmer, had he not threatened
to kill him.
When the sentence was pro
nounced Snyder seemed to be whol
ly unaffected by it. He evidently
does not realize what it means to be
locked up for ten years.
STRUCK AN OLD MAN.
James Shultz was arrested on
Monday by Constable Betz on a
warrant issued by 'Squire Jacoby,
charging him with aggravated as
sault and battery on Thurdon
Mendenhall aged 80 years. The
assault took place in front of Ral
ston's tobacco store on Friday
evening. Report says that Shultz
said that Abraham Lincoln should
have had his throat cut before he
was born, so that he couldn't have
a birthday. Meudenhall called
Shultz a traitor for using shuch
language, whereupon Shultz struck
him in the face, breaking his nose.
Mr. Mendenhall is an old soldier,
and Ent Post took the matter up,
the warrant being sworn out by W.
O. Holmes.
Shultz gave bail in $500 for his
appearance at court.
This attack upo P an old man
was wholly unjustifia' e, under any
aspect of the case.
JOHN K. GROTZ HAD A FALL.
While going home from a meet
ing of the Rosemont Cemetery Co.,
at Col Freeze's office on Monday
night John K. Grotz fell to the
pavement near Townsend's corner.
He was unable to get up, and it
was necessary to carry him to his
home. It was at first rumored that
be had a paralytic stroke, but this
was erroneous.
Mr. Grotz has been a director of
the Rosemont Cemetery Co. for
many years. He is now nearly 98
years old.
COMPTROLLER'S CALL.
REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF
1 0e QfootnaButrg
Atthe Close of Business May 14, 1908.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Invest
ments Furniture and Fix
tures Cash and Reserve
$611,830.43
8,000.00
95,474.66
$715,305.09
Wm. H. Hidlav, Cashier.
MEMORIAL DAY.
Memorial Day was fittingly ob
served in Bloomsburg. At 2:00
o'clock there was a parade by the
fire department, headed by the
Citizens Band. The Bloomsburg
Band preceded the Friendship Fire
Co., this bringing the two bands
close together, with no music for
the rear of the procession. The K.
G. E. Commandery Drill Corps
made a fine appearance in their
handsome uniforms, and gave an
exhibition drill.
After the parade Ent Post G. A.
R. marched up to Rosemont Ceme
tery where the soldier's graves were
decorated with appropriate cere
monies. In the evening the court house
was well filled. M. P. Lutz pre
sided, and Harry S. Barton led the
singing which was spirited.
The address by Clinton Herring
Esq was an excellent one, and was
highly appreciated by all who heard
it. Prayer was offered by Dr.
Hemingway. There was a recita
tion by H. G. W. Smith of the
High School, and a male chorus
"Boys of the OldBiigade" by High
School boys.
After the address the Girls'
Chorus of the High School sang
"My Own United States" after
which W. C. Johnston Esq read a
selection from Hitchcock's history
of the 132nd Regiment Pa. Volun
teers, giving an account of the bat
tle of Antietam.
Mr. Lutz stated that Companies
E and H, of this regiment, were
composed of Bloomsburg and Co
lumbia county boys who when they
went iuto service were 200 strong,
aud the survivors of them now oc
cupied seats within the railing. lie
desired all the survivors of these
companies who were present to
arise so that the audience could see
what was left of them. Eight men,
Dr. I. W. Willits, Clark Kressler,
W. II. Gilmore, George W. Stern
er, Abel Deily, John Roadarmel, A.
V. Hower and Lloyd P. Rider,
arose.
After some remarks by W. O.
Holmes, and singing "America"
the meeting closed with the bene
diction. DONATIONS TO HOSPITAL IN MAY
The following is a list of dona
tions to the Joseph Ratti Hospital
during the month of May : Dr.
Montgomery, splint; Mrs. Duncan,
pair of towels; Mrs. Hartman, Ben
ton, 2 pairs of towels; Ladies Aux
iliary, bread and cakes; Delia Ide,
2 glasses jelly, 3 bottles preserves,
half dozen bananas, dozen oranges;
Mrs. Cavanee, 6 glasses jelly; Mrs.
Harman, 6 bottles of pickles; E. J.
Strauch, Waller, bag of potatoes;
Mrs. Robbins, apples; Mrs. E. C.
Caswell, 4 cans fruit, 4 cans jelly;
Mrs. Hower, 2 lbs. butter, 2 dozen
eggs; Mrs. Hartzel, 3 bunches rhu
barb; Mrs. Casey, jelly; Mrs. Pur
sel, Orangeville, 3 glasses jelly ;
Tnsenh Tims. 6 boxes strawberries:
Joseph Flaherty, 45 trout; flowers
from Methodist, Presbyterian ana
Episcopal churches.
We also wish to thank I lower's
orchestra tor a musical treat afford
ed the patients on Friday evening.
WILL SUMMER IN ENGLAND.
Dr. D. J. Waller and family will
spend the summer in England.
Mrs. Waller and daughter, Miss
Elizabeth, have been touring in the
old country since March, including
a trip to Egypt in company with
Miss Laura Waller. Dr. Waller
and daughters Misses Margaret and
Harriet, and son Robert, will sail
about June 27th, and will meet
them in England, where they will
all remain until about September 1st.
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LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock, - $100,000.00
Surplus and Profits 51,620.16
Circulation 100,000.00
Deposits - 46368493
$715,305.09
A. Z. Schoch, President.
ARGUMENT COURT.
The regular monthly argument
court was held last Monday by
Judge Evans, when a -number of
cases were argued.
Among them was that of the
Commonwealth vs. James Hard
son, who with several other citizens
of Fishing Creek township was
charged with a violation of the fish
laws in using a trap or set means
in taking fish. The case was heard
by Justice of the Peace Jacoby and
came into court upon an appeal by
the defendants from summary con
viction. The Commonwealtn was
represented by District Attorney
Small and John G. Harman, Esq.,
while Fred Ikeler, Esq., represent
ed the defendant.
There was no dispute as to the
facts in the case, the whole ques
tion being one of law as to whether
the defendants had violated the Act
of Assembly in the manner in
which they had taken the fish.
Hence to avoid costs, etc., a case
stated was prepared, and the mat
ter came on for a hearing.
Mr. Ikeler for the defendant,
and Mr. Harman ior the Common
wealth, made very comprehensive
arguments.
Another case of interest was the
argument of the petition for a rule
to quash the appeal from County
Auditors report vs. W. H. Fisher,
George W. Sterner and William
Bogart. J. B. Robison, Esq., and
H. Mont. Smith, Esq., represented
the rule, and C. A. Small, Esq.,
and W. H. Rhawn, Esq., repre
sented the couuty.
The case was an echo of the ill
fated Miffliuville bridge which the
Commissioners contracted to have
built for $93,985. They had paid
on the contract about $68,000 when
the bridge was carried away. Sub
sequently the Commissioneis paid
the contractors $23,985 which it is
claimed under the terms ot the con
tract was due to them. This pay
nient was allowed by the County
Auditors and certain taxpayers ap
pealed from this action. They
failed to make their appeal good,
and the present board of County
Commissioners upon petition was
made a party to the proceedings.
It was held by the petitioners that
the payments were made to the
contractors in conformity to the Act
of iqos That in order to have the
state rebuild the bridge it was nec
essary that they should not only
turn over to the State all material
on hand but also show that the
contractors had been paid in full,
and also turn over to the State any
balance remaining of the original
contract puce, which was $93.95
In this case they had about $2,000
left which was paid over to the
State. The county had not lost a
cent, nor had it any interest in the
matter at all. If the Commission
ers had not done as they did the
State never would have rebuilt the
bridge. They also held that the
anneal was defective. Counsel for
the county held that the only ques
tions in this case were whether the
appeal was properly taken, and
whether the merits of the case were
such as to warrant the Court in
crautiue an issue and have the
whole matter settled by a trial by
iury.
Dther business before the Court
was the following:
James II. Coleman, guardian of
Robert Ward, presented a petition
asking permission of the Court to
sell at private sale a farm belonging
to the ward in Beaver townsuip .0
Abraham Rarig for $3050. The
Court ordered the sale and approv
ed the guardian's bond.
In the matter 01 the expense ac
count of C. Fred Lenhart the Court
approved the bond of the except
Those Nice Dressy
MILANS and SOFT STRAWS
that everybody is wear-
ing are going fast. Don't
know whether we can re
place them or not, it is
doubtful. Come in and fit
yourself up before they
are all gone.
CORNER.
ata nnrl W. C. Tohnston, Esq.,
was appointed auditor.
In the case of Wm. H. Houck
vs. Cabin Run Co;:l Co., Fred T.
Ikeler, Esq., filed reasons ior a new
t"al- . j
Col. John G. Freeze presented
his report as auditor in the estate
of Asa Yorks, aeceaseu, wu.u
confirmed nisi.
Upon petition presented by C. A.
Small, Esq., L. C. Meusch, Esq.,
was appointed guardian ad litem of
Mary Mausteller, minor child of
Wilbur Mausteller, deceased. He
also presented a petition for specif
ic performance of contract in the
said estate.
Isaiah Hagenbuch vs. C.W. Hid
lay, Peter A. Kline, et al., with
notice to Kline-Buss Powder Co.;
attachment; judgment for $589
against the defendants for want of
answer.
C. E. Kreischer, Esq., presented
a petition asking for the sale of the
real estate ot Adam Trexler, de
ceased, situate in Aristes. Sale or
dered. ' . ,
In the estate of Albert Witchey,
deceased, return of inquisition con
firmed ufsi.
In the estate of Millard O. Bow man,
deceased, bond ot administra
tor filed and approved.
Sheriff C. B. Ent read in open
court his return to execution of
Margaret Murphy, administrator,
vs. F.dward Rooney. Deed made
to Miss Sue Murphy.
C. E. Kreischer, Esq., presented
a petition asking for the transfer of
the wholesale liquor license of John
G. Wier in Aristes to James G.
Cleese.
J. B. Robison, Esq., counsel for
Albert Chamberlain, filed excep
tions to the opinion of the Court
filed in dismissing the application
of Chamberlain for setting aside the
verdict rendered in his case.
A MENACE TO HEALTH.
The condition of the swamp at
Catharine and Ninth streets is such
that the health of the residents in
that section is menaced. The swamp
comers from the fact that the water
is backed up by the embankment
of the D. L. & W. switch, there
being no provision for the draining
of the water. Lots there that were
once valuable have been practically
ruined by the back water.
SILO'S
DEEDS RECORDED.
The following deeds have recent
ly been entered of record by Re
corder of' Deeds. Frank W. Miller:
John Larkin and wife to Michael
Laughlin for the south half of a lot
of ground situate on Wood street
in the Borough of Centralia.
Wm. A. Xagle and Adaline Na
gle to H. A. Hess and wife for a
lot of ground in Briar Creek town
ship. A. T. Chapin and wife to Harry
A. Hess and wife for a lot of
ground situate in Jersey town, Col
umbia county.
Emaline Drum to Alfred T. Chap
in for a lot ot ground situate in
Jerseytown.
Clinton Derr and wife to David
Fisher for six and nine-tenths acres
of land situate in Madison town
ship. Max Rosenfeld et al to Albert
Greenberger for a lot of ground on
the north side of Freas Avenue in
the Borough of West Berwick.
Charles B. Ent, Sheriff, to J. L.
Reece & Co. for 400 acres of land
situate in Pine and Madison town
ships. Charles B. Ent, Sheriff, to Wil
liam E. Elmes for property on the
south side of Sixth avenue in Briar
Creek township.
Charles B. Ent to American Car
& Foundry Co. for property on
north side of Sixth avenue in Briar
Creek township.
Abner K. Walter and wife to W.
C. Richart for lot of ground on
northwest corner of Third and Iron
streets.
Cosmopolitan Building aud Loan
Association to W, Clark Richart
for a lot of ground situate in the
Town of Bloomsburg.
Wilbur T. Little to Mary C. Kis
ner et al for a lot of ground on
Front street in the Borough of Ber
wick. C. M. Creveliug to Mary M. Case
for a lot of ground ou south side of
Berwick road in the Town of
Bloomsburg.
Berwick Cemetery Association to
Walter A. Hughes for a lot. of
ground in Berwick Cemetery.
The euchre party in the Elks'
rooms on Tuesday night for the
benefit of the public library was
well attended, and netted about
$75-oo.