I i 1 w u; ii ii hi n i VOL 41. RLOOMS1URG, PA., THURSDAY JUNE 10, 1900. NO WHEN YOU WANT TO Open a tiank Account Havo a Check Cashed Ltorrow Money, or Make an Investment CALL ON Tllli OLD RELIABLE - The Farmers National Bank OK M.OOMSRITRG Capital, SCO. 000 Surplus $100,000 ij M. (v'llBVKLINTr, Pres. M. MILLKISKN'. Cashier. DIRECTORS J L Moykr N. U. Funk C. M. Crkvi-m.v; C. A. Klkim V. L. White ' C. W. Rcnyon Dr. J. J. Brown M. Milleisf.n 3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. PRIMARY ELECTION. Dtmocra'i Name Zehner tor Sherifl and Hid lay lor Jury Commissioner. The primary election last Satur day was a very quiet one, scarcely half of the voters of the county at tending. W. P. Zehner secured . the Dem ocratic nomination for sheriff, he receiving about noo votes. S. C. Beagle was a close second, being only about 200 votes behind. The other candidates, Miller, Labor, and Faust, had but small follow ing. A. C Hidlay was the successful candidate for the office of Jury Commissioner, with Abner A. Ev ans not far behind. There were no other contests on the Democratic ticket. On the Republican ticket Joseph E. Sands was named for Sheriff, and J. L. Wolverton for Jury Com missioner. There was a hot fight among the Republicans for the control of the organization, with McKillip, Duy and Kurtz on the one side, and Yet ter and Sickles against them, each of the latter working along his own lines. The fight was made on del egates to the state convention and on committeemen. W. O. Holmes and J. N. Harry, candidates of the old organization, were elected del egates, and the same faction elect ed a large majority of the commit teemen. Diemer, the present in cumbent, will be reelected county chairman without opposition. HIGH SCHOOL WEEK. On Monday night the graduating class of the High School presented "The College Widow" in the Col umbia Theatre, to an audience that filled every'seat in the house. The play was given in a most creditable manner, and showed excellent work on the part of the trainer, Miss Swartz, and much histrionic ability on the part of some of the actors. It was highly enjoyable. C. P. Elwell's orchestra rendered a number of fine selections during the evening. On Tuesday evening the twelfth annual contest in expression, by the Junior Class was held. An ex cellent program was carried out. The prizes will be awarded to night. On Wednesday evening Prof, and Mrs. L. P. Sterner entertained the graduating class, the High School faculty and their wives, and the School Directors, at their home on Third street. The evening was spent in pleasant gnmes, and a delicious supper was served; Mrs. Dodson catering. To-night is Commencement. The salutatory will be delivered by Weston Smith and the valedictory by Arthur Walter. The balance of the program will consist of essays, poems, recitations, and music. THE WINONAS. The stirring up that the Town Council is giving the Winona Hose Company appears to be a well-deserved reprimand. Their cart is housed in a box stall, and their i " - - - 3 room in the Town Hall is inanl;ourned to Saturday, June 12th, unspeakable condition. They scarely ever muster enough men on a parade to make a respectable stowing. The council has called them to account, and they will have to show cause why the town approp riation shall not be stopped. There was a time when the Wiuonaa were the pride of the town. It it not 60 now. Boys, get Wsy. FOR COUNTY ROADS. St.it. Highwiy Appropriation fixd at $13,554. In the apportionment of the State Highway appropriation among the counties of the Slate, Columbia County receives $13,554. This money is apportioned among counties on the basis of the number of miles of public roads in each. It is to be expended under the act of 1903. which provides that the State shall pay three-fourths of the cost of constructing state roads and county and township each one eighth. The recent Legislature appropri ated $1,000,000 a year for the next two years for State road building, which is $500,000 a year less than granted two years ago. Of this amount ten per cent, is reserved for maintenance of State roads already bnilt, and the remaining $500,000 is to be distributed among the counties as they petition for State roads. In addition to the distribution just completed, the counties that used all the State appropriation last year will receive their propor tiouatc share of all available state money that was not used by the other counties. This later distri bution has not as yet been made. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. ' The following are the members of the High School class that grad uate tonight: Classical Course Henry Weston Smith, Mary Ellen Shambach, Her man Dan el Dei hi. English Course Elmer Joe Herring, Laura Marie Hartzell, Florence Ella DeWitt, Marian Eliz abeth Mjuser, Paul Zaoer Hess, Geraldine Irene Hetler, Stephen Kuhn Wells, J. Gilbert Henne. Normal Course Mary Margaret Ohl, Elizabeth Marie Ferguson, Emma PauliniSharpless, Elizabeth Ruth I Eves, Nola Clorene Pegg, Elizabeth Jane Robbins. Commercial Course Arthur Lc- roy Walter, Edward Everett Hip- pensteel, Edward Paul Reaser, Donald Fisher Ikeler, Dorothy May Giger, Charles Mellick White, Car olyn Ella Hower, Jean tlizaoetn Richard, Jacob Ralph Brobst, Ed na Charlotte George, Bion Righter Hagenbuch, Hurley Elisha Walter, Grace Elva Cook. Isaac John bmitn WILL STUDY FOR OPERA. Miss Laura, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Grant Herring, accord- inn to a New York dispatch, wil leave Vassar College, where she has been for the past two years, and will take a three years course of study in voice culture, with the intention of going into grand opera. She has a contralto voice of fine capabilities. SHERIFF SALE ADJOURNED. The sherifl sale of the farm of Wm. C. Robinson and Laura Rob iDSon in Scott Township, one of the most valuable farms in Columbia County, and a valuable residence in th village of Espy, has been ad 1909, at 10 o'clock, A. M. GARMAN FOR JUDGE. John M. Garman Esq., of Nantl coke, well known in this town, was nominated for Judge in Luzerne County on Saturday, receiving both the Democratic and Republican nominations, over Judge Halsey, the present incumbent. i, rot "Expericnc? it U long remciL - Experience in investing, in Luc res venturei, ar.d evn experi ence in selecting a Esnk irj-y be tcjtly and triere'crt unpleasant. . V n 1 rriril: 1 ou wm rememtr your c y perihc at this Bjnk with pkasurt. j It" Si WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS ( AND ASSURE YOU OK 1 CONTINUED SERVICE.: THERLOOMSBUnG NATIOIlAj; BLOOMSBURG PENNA DANIEL BROBST. Daniel Brobst, a widely known and aged citizen, and a native of Montour county, died Frii iv at the home of his daughter near Bloomsburg. The deceased was aged 86 years. He was born and raised in Frosty valley. For thirty years he follow ed the trade of a shoemaker at the cress roads at Kasevil'e, retiring some fifteen years ago. since which time he has b;en living with his children. He is survived by four sons and one daughter: Stinson. Edward, Benjamin and Martin, all of Hem lock township, Columbia county, and Mrs. Marietta Gulliver, of near Bloomsburg. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, meeting at the home of Mrs. Gulliver. Servi ces were conducted in Straub's church of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in in the cemetery adjoining. RACES ON SATURDAY. Plans have about been completed by A. N. Yost, secretary of the newly formed Bloomsburg driving club, for the first matinee races, which will be held on the fair grounds next Saturday afternoon. They promise to be largely attend ed. Four races, with local horses, and horses now being trained upon the fair grounds will be run. There will be everything that will be good in horse racing and the lovers of the "Sport of Kings" are prom ised a great afternoon's pleasure. The racing will start promptly at 1:30 o'clock. George S. Hall, of town, will likely be the official starter, and the judges will be selected from the membership of the club. It is also likely that the Citizens' band will furnish music for the occasion. BACCALAUREATE SERMON. The graduating class of the Bloomsburg High School attended St. Paul's Church last Sunday evaning, and listened to an able sermon by the rector, Rev. J. W. Diggles. At the opening of the service the procession marched from the Parish House into the church. It included the teachers, school directors, class of 1909, the vested choir, and the rector. The church was decorated with flowers, and a large congregation was present. BOUGHT Mc HENRY HOUSE. Harry P. Aurand of Berwick has purchased the McHenry House at Benton, from Adam Morey. tie will assume the management of the house as soon as the license is trans ferred . Mr. Aurand is a son of the late George Aurand who for many years conducted the Central Hotel in this town. STARTED FOR EUROPE. Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Heckman, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Law, Mrs. James Magee of this town, and Mrs. Geiger of Shippensburg sailed from New York on Wednesday on the Lusitania, for England. They will be gone seven weeks. ejr gair.cd brf p&J fcJ." -Lihtm.i. EXCELLENT CHANGE IN TROLLEY CARS. A change in the method of run ning cars on the Columbia Light, Power & Railways Co., lires went into effect Tuesday. Cars coming in from Catawlssa now run down Market, out Fifth, up East and down Main street. They connect with cars going to Berwick at East and Fifth streets and with cars going to Danville at the Square. By this arrangement pissengers living on Market or Fifth streets desiring to take the Berwick car will not need to wali np to Main street, but will take the Catawissa car and transfer at East and Fifth street. In the same way passengers living on East or Main streets and desir ing to take the Danville car will take Catawissa car and transfer at Market Square. WILLIAM KRESSLER. After an illness of several months with paralysis, William Kressler died last Friday at his home in Scott township, aged 7S years, 6 months and 17 days. Most ot his life was engaged in farming, until about ten years ago. He is survived by his wife and the following children: John Kres ler, of Nanticoke: Harvey Kress ler, of Berwick: Elmer Kressler, of Moosic; and George Kressler, of Fernville; also by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary A. Smith, of town: George W. Kress ler, Joseph F. Kressler and Rutter Kressler, of Light Street Road. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon at o'clock. JUNIOR CONTEST. The Junior contest in recitation took placj at the Normil School last Saturday evening. A good sized audience was present. Prizes were awarded as follows: First prize, $15 set of books, to Ethel Hower; second prize, $10 set of books, to George B. Landis; third prize, $s set of books. Hazel Hart- man. BANQUETTED BASE BALL TEAM. Prof, and Mrs L. P. Sterner delightfully entertained the High School base ball team at their home on Third street last Friday evening. A delicious supper was served, and entertaining speeches were made by Profs. Frank, Johnson, Sterner, Captain Brown, Manager u hite and others. NEW A. M E. PASTOR. Rev. W. H. Spears of Phillips burg has been appointed pastor of the Bloomsburg A. M. E. Church, to succeed Rev. J. O'Brient recent ly deceased. The appointment was made by Presiding Elder . H. Anderson D. D. of the Pittsburg district. PATENT GRANTED. Through the agency of C. A, Snow &Co. of Washington, D. C. a patent for a nut-lock has been granted to F. E. Mensinger, of Mainville. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. The engagement of Mr. Charles Housentck and Miss Vera Heming way has been announced. Wil Townsend's 1 im K SUITS, HATS SHIRTS, HOSE, TST'HlCJTr-WrH CORNER f.I OTHINfi STOPP BLOOMSBURG, PA. A T?. SECWS 1
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