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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
THUTJSIXA Y, HEPTEM I IK It 10, 1900
Hutrrctl at the I'unl Opiv, Momim'i'irtj, Fa.
oiiiwiiiKtitffi tiiailrr, Mtirrh 1, Inns.
A new tin roof has been put on
the gas company's plant.
L. Robert Voris left on Monday
for State College, where he will be
gin bis junior year.
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The swords and belts ordered by
the K. G. K. Conimandery have
arrived, and will add to tl soldier
ly appearance of this fine corps.
John Corbett of Popular street,
Mistaiiifcd a badly sprained ankle by
a fall from the scaffolding of the
new Fifth Street Schoolhouse ad
dition last Saturday.
Most college presidents get $5000
a year; only a few get more. The
chief cook of a New York million
aire sets $10,000 a year. And yet
we are told thr.t "brains count."
It is'nt so: it is the stomach that
counts.
Dr. Warren Shuman, brother of
l)r. T. K. Shuman. of Kast street,
will enter St. Titnotl y's Hos
pital. Philadelphia, as a resi
knt physician. He was graduated
from the University ot Pennsylva
nia last June.
'We wonder," says the Charles
ton News and Courier ; "if it would
v.ot be entirely practicable to induce
Mr. Rocvelt to make a dash for
the North Pole before he returns
to the United States. Anything
that would keep him out of the
country a year or two longer."
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A law enacted by the last State
Legislature giving to the Court
ciier a salary of $60 per mouth and
the tipstaves $40 per month will be
contested in Bedford county, as the
County Commissioners have re
fused to pay those officers this sal
ary. At this rate the Court crier
will receive more than the District
Attorney or the Associate Judges.
The Washington (Pa.) Record
expresses the opinion that "the
gang politicians in Philadelphia
Save skiuned the corrupt and con
tented old municipality down to
where it hurts, as indicated by the
phenomenal registration." The Rec
ord adds that "by the same token
the cup of Pittsburg's iniquity is
not yet full, but there are those
who will fill it for us if given time."
"What changes have taken place
in this couutry in the past half
century!" says The Milton Stan
ifard. In 1864 the people were
startled because it was costing the
Government two million dollars a
day to combat the Rebellion. In
1007 the industrial plants of Pitts
burg alone had a pay-roll of a mil
lion dollars a day, and even now,
hi times of peace, it's a lazy Con
gress that does not appropriats two
millions a day to run the Govern
ment. "What a difference between the
first day of school now and of the
long ago," says The Clearfield Re
publican. To-day the youngster is
cither a fresh; a junior, a soph., or
a senior. Then he was simply a
common American boy, who read
in the first, second or fourth reader.
To-day he wears canvas shoes and
carries a tennis racquet. Then he
went barefoot in September, and
carried a stone-bruise on his heel
and a sawed-off cant-hook handle
for a baseball bat.
Public Sale.
William II. Gilmore will expose
to public sale on his premises in
Bloomsburg on Wednesday, Sep
tember twenty-ninth at one o'clock
lot of personal property including
a baud wagon, carriage, buggy,
spring and truck wagons, show
cases, orchestra piano, single and
double harness, and many other
articles. ' . ts.
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CORRECT STYLE IN
EVANS' SHOES.
EVANS' FALL STYLES are now
ready here every one a masterpicee.
The best ideas of expert minds the
best shocmaking of skillful hand, the
best material money can buy, and fin
ally the Evans way of fitting the feet.
COME IN AND LOOK OUR SHOES OVER.
Tho Progressive Shoo Store,
CHAS. IYI. EVANS.
Ilygenic Shoes for Children.
RECENT DEATHS.
REV. CHARLES S. TINKKR.
The Rev. Charles S. Tinker died
at his home m Greenville last .Sat
urday, lie was the father of the
Rev. V. M. Tinker, formerly pas
tor of the Baptist church of Blooms
burg.
SMITH W. KIM RLE.
The funeral of the late Smith V,
Kimble took place on Saturday
afternoon, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. J. Lee Harman
where he died on Thursday. Rev
J. W. Diggles oflicated. There were
a number of beautiful floral offer
ings, among mem ueiug pieces
from the Masons, and the employe
of Harman & Hassert. Several
selections were sung by a quartette
composed of h. II. Ivnt, A. N
Yost. II. J. Barton and S. K
Bidlenian.
SAMUEL CRF.VEI.IMi.
Samuel Creveling,
who resided
in. Center township, just back of
L'ght Street, died at his home Fri
day night, from paralysis, aged 79
years, 11 months and 12 days.
Mr. Creveling was :i well known
resident of Centre township. I lis
90 acre farm is one of the best in
the valley. ITe lived in that vicin
ity for the greater part of his life,
and was held in high esteem among
his fellow-men.
He is survived by his widow and
the following named children: Jas
per, Philadelphia; Mrs. KllaSitler,
of Orange township; William, cf
Forks, and Clarence, who resides
at home, and Mrs. Grace Ruckle,
of Mifilin township.
The funeral was held on Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock, with
interment at Ilidlay's church cem
etery. CHARLES MILLER.
Charli s Miller died at the home
of his son Frank W. Miller, regis
ter and recorder of Columbia coun
ty, 011 Iron street, Monday after
an illness of about four months
He was 74 years of age and very
well known in this county. With
the exception of a very few years
Mr. Miller spent his life in Locust
township, where he enjoyed the
esteem of the entire community.
He is survived by his son Frank,
a daughter, Mrs. Jacob Getty, of
Centralia, and four sisters, Mrs.
Percival Botuboy, of Pottsville;
Mrs. Wright Hughes, of Mill
Grove; Mrs. Solomon Deaner, of
Main township, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Fry, of Rupert. The funeral was
held Wednesday morning, with
short services at the home of Mr.
Miller, ou Iron street, at 8 o'clock,
in charge of Rev. S. W. Dickson,
of the Presbyterian church. The
body was taken to the Lutheran
church at Numidia where the
services were in charge of Rev. M.
Wharman. The iuterment was
made in the Union cemetery.
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MUMMERS' PARADE.
A committee of nine has been
appointed by Friendship Fire Co.
to make arrangements for a Mum
mers' Parade on Halloween. They
are: Harry Gilmore, J. A. Hess,
Charles B. Ent, R. A. Hicks,
Charles Gilmore, George vVagen
seller, Frank Knorr, Cal. Girton,
Jr., and William Ohl.
The parade should take place by
daylight this year so that it can be
seen. Last year it was held in the
dark.
IVY COVERED WALLS
Several years ago the ivy on St.
Paul's Episcopal church was so af
fected by the cold weather that it
nearly all died, and most of the
roots were grubbed out. It has come
out again, from the old roots, and
nearly the whole of the west end of
the church and Parish House are
covered. It is now at its best, and
presents a beautiful sight.
MINISTERS PETITION FOR CLEAN
FAIR.
The Ministerial Association of
Bloomsburg and vicinity held its
first meeting of the year in the
Methodist Church last Monday
morning.
Among other metters discussed,
resolution was diavvn up to be
sent to the Fair Association as fol
lows: Whereas, an honest effort has
jeen made to give tne people ot
Columbia County a clean respect
able Fair by the elimination of'all
Rambling devices and the prohibit
ing of the sale of all l'quors and
similar substances.
Therefore, Be it resolved, by the
Ministerial Association of Blooms
burg and vicinity, That we com
mend the officers of the Columbia
County Fair Association and more
especially the secretary of privi
leges for their vigorous campaign
for better things and most earnestly
request them to eliminate one other
form of evil and indecency, that of
dancing girls. Should this be done,
we are confident that no financial
loss would be entailed upon the
association."
The election of officers for the
coming year resulted in kcv. jv
R. Hecknian being elected presi
dent, Rev. S. C. Dickson, vice
president and Rev. E. B. Bailey
secretary and treasurer.
The Berwick Ministerial Asso
elation like-wise passed a similar
resolution ou Monday to be handed
to the authorities of the Fair.
POLAR CONTROVERSY.
Another week has rolled by
during which time the magnificent
accomplishment of the discovery of
the North Pole by twoofourfel
low countrymen has been smother
I ec an ill-tempered row over the
merits ana veracity ot tue respec
tive explorers.
Peary has branded Cook as an
imposter and says he can prove it
Cook likewise states that he will
offer convincing proof that he has
been at the Pole, and his support
ers charge Peary with having stole
Cook's stores in Greenland. Each
has his supporters, and these are
waging the controversy hot and
heavy.
It is unfortunate that such
glorious achievement should be
clouded by this mud slinging. Both
explorers are on their way to New
York, where they will arrive some
time next week. It is to be hope
tuat wnen t.ieir reports are exam
ined by experts, it will be found
that both men have reached the
Pole.
In the meantime it would dis
play much more sound sense on the
part of Peary if he would cease to
give vent to his ire in wrathful
telegrams, and wait to offer his tes
timony upon his return.
In any event, the real first dis
coverer of the North Pole is an
American, whether his name be
Cook or Peary, and after the un
pleasant discussion, in which the
whole world is now participating,
has blown over, Uncle Sam may
feel proud that one or two of his
sons have been the first of a long
line of explorers from many nations
to plant their flag at the North
Pole.
VETERANS' REUNION.
The Columbia County Veteran
Soldiers' Association held its four
teenth annual reunion at Benton
last Saturday. Great preparations
had been made, and Benton acted
the part of host in a royal manner.
The town was gayly decorated in
the national colors to welcome the
old soldiers, who arrived in goodly
numbers.
A hu idred and forty veterans re
sponded to the roll call at the
morning session, the meeting bdng
opened in the P. O. S. of A. hall
by the president of the association,
Capt. Russell Karns. A prayer was
offered by the chaplain, Rev. W.
R. Whitney, after which a letter
was read from Capt. Thornton,
regretting the fact that sickness
prevented his being present.
Berwick and Jerseytown were
nominated as the place of meeting
next year, with the honor going to
Berwick when ballot was taken.
Election of , officers resulted in the
election of John W. Evans, of Ber
wick, president; W. O. Holmes,
of Bloomsburg, vice president;
with the treasurer and secretary
also from Berwick as is the custom.
After a dinner served by the
ladies of the Methodist Church, the
parade was formed which marched
around the town to the music of
two bauds.
A service in the Presbyterian
Church was held, at which a large
audiance wa present.
Hon. John G. McIIenry and
State Senator Webster Grimm, of
Dovlestown, delivered excellent ad
dresses. During the past year twenty
three members of the association
have died.
DEEDS RECORDED.
The following deeds have recent
been entered on record by Re
corder of Deeds Frank W. Miller:
Mary Wills to Clara M. James
for a lot of ground in the Borough
of Centralia.
The estate of Trench Cox, de
ceased, to William G. Yetter for a
tract of laud in Beaver township.
Sherman Greenly to Harry h-
Kramer for a tract cf
laud in Pine,
township.
II. F. Kelchuer and wile to
Stephen T. Van Horn for a tract
of land in Stillwater.
S. T. Vanllouten to H. F. Kelch
uer for a property in the Borough
of Berwick.
Samuel Brown and wife to John
Brown et al for a property in Still
water. John Brown and wife to The
Trustees of the M. E. Society for a
lot of eroundin Mifflin township
F. L. Shuman and wife to 1 no
mas K. Harder for a property in
the Borough of Catawissa.
Dennis Waters and wife to 1 no
mas P.. Harder for a property 111
the Borough of Catawissa.
Henry Fisher and wife to Thomas
I?. Harder for a property 111 Cata
wissa Borough.
Samuel A. Miller to Mary Jv
Miller for a property in the Borough
of Centralia.
William Chrisnian aud wife to
Margaret A. Williams for a prop
erty in Bloomsburg.
Joseph W. Helwig administrator
to William H. Beaver et al tor a
tract of land in Roaringcrcek town
ship.
Lucy Ann Sherman to II. C
Laubach et al Overseers of the
Poor of the Borough of Berwick
Harry C. Michael and wife to
James A O'Donuel for a property
in Centralia.
William Porter and wife to O.
M. Hess for a property in the
Borough of Berwick.
WHAT THEN?
While gold bricks and other mis
siles are, being thrown at each other
by rival explorers, and their respect
ive partisans are using heated lang
uage, let us all remember with
pardonable pride that both Cook
and Peary are Americans. Ivx.
That is true, and we will be proud
of them if they let us, but if the
present controversy continues we
may yet be sorry that the honor of
discovering the North Pole was not
attained by a native of some other
country. Peary says Cook is a liar,
and Cook's friends say they are
prepared to p-ove that Peary is a
thief. Suppose they both prove
their assertions !
JEWISH NEW YEAR.
Rosh Hoshanah, the Jewish New
Year.j began yesterday at sunset.
The high priests of Palestine iu the
Biblical days, set the first day of
the month of Tishrl apart so that
the Autumn would mark the birth
day of creation, thus syrubolmng
the beginning of a new rehgous
life.
The Orthodex Jews observe the
holiday until sunset ou Friday.
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT.
Councilman James Magee last
week suggested a step which the
town might take when the present
lighting contract expires. He pro
posed that a municipal lighting
plant be built, and to that effect he
will make a motion in the near
future.
Have Entered College.
Leroy White and William Moyer
went to State College Monday
where they will begin their fresh
man year.
Miss Irene Mercer is at present
visiting in Rochester New York.
From there she will go to Boston
where she will enter Simmons Col
lege to study library work.
Miss Ethel Biermau will go to
Boston Monday to enter Simmons
College.
Miss Elsie Yorks left on Mon
day for Massachusetts where she
has entered Bradford Academy, in
the vicinity of Boston.
"T. Ray Mather, of Benton, en
tered Williams College this week.
H. V. White Honored in Election.
At the convention of the Penn
sylvania State Millers' Association
held at State College last week,
Mr. H. V. White, of town, was
elected to the presidency of the
Association.
Mr. White has been greatly in
terested in it, aud has taken a prom
inent part in its conclaves.
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$1.50 to Mauch Chunk and Return.
Sunday, September 2otn, via
"The Reading." Special train
leaves Bloomsburg at 7:3s a. m.
925,000 Acres of Siate Forests
Soma of it Vers Valuable, and Others Will
be Made of Uso
The amount of land now owned
by the State for forestry purposes
and under control of the State For
estry Commission is 925,000 acres
and it is constantly being added to
by Commissioner Conklin. Last
week Commissioner Conklin pur-
chased ten thousand acres in Chap
man township, Clinton county, and
iu Lumber township, Cameron Co.
All of this land was stripped
of course, but the State will give it
fire protection and plant new forests
so that in time it will be very valu
able. The cost to the State was
$1.50 an acre.
A man in Tioga county offered
the State 302 acres of stripped for
est land at 99 cents per acre, to be
delivered at once or later to the
custody of the State.
Reports from some of the forestry
school graduates who have been
through the State during the sum
mer, especially on the great Seven
Mountain reserve between Milroy
and Bellefonte, state that all the
land will reproduce eood timber,
and the State will be richer by 30,-
000 acres of fine timber laud. There
is now ou the tract several million
feet of good pine timber which
should be cut at once and market
ed. This timber is yellow and
white piue, which is considered
very valuable 111 I'ennsylvauia, as
the supply is exceedingly scarce
Our Pianos
are the leaders. Our lines
elude the following makes :
In-
Cuas. M. Stiekf,
Henry F. Miller,
Brewer & Pryor, Koiiler &
Campbell, and Radel.
IN ORGANS we handle the
Estey, Miller, II. Leiir& Co.
AND BOWLISV.
This Store has the agency Jor
SINGER HIGH ARM SE IV
IX G MACHINES and
VIC1 OR TALKING
MA CHINES.
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WASH MACHINES
Ilelby, 1900, Queen, Key
stone, Majestic.
J. SALTZER,
Music Rooms No. 105 West Main
Street, lielotc Market.
JJLOOMSBL'RG. PA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
HUDSON -FULTON CELEBRATION
NEW YORK CITY.
Three hundred years ago, Henry Hudson, an English
man in command of a Dutch expedition, with eighteen men.
explored the Hudson River from Sandy Hook to Troy in his
small craft, the "Half Moon."
One hundred aud ninety-eight years later, Robert Ful
ton established, with his steamboat, the "Clermont," a regu
lar water service between New York and the towns along
the Hudson river to the North.
This year, New York City, with sister cities and towns
along the Hudson, will celebrate these two achievements by
a series of imposing observances, religious, historical, milita
ry, naval, musical and literary, extending from September 25
to October 9.
Replicas of the "Half Moon" and the "Clermont" have
been built and will play a large part in the celebration. They
will be the center of attraction in the great naval pageant on
Saturday, September 25. The United States Government
will have fifty-two war ships anchored in the Hudson, and
Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Ar
gentine, Guatemala, Mexico, and Cuba will be represented
by war vessels.
Two great parades of water craft will escort the "Half
Moon" and the "Clermont" in triumphal procession past the
war leviathans, first in the morning and again in the even
ing, when all the vessels will be illuminated.
On September 28 there will be a grand historical pa
geant, and on September 30 a big military parade in New
York City.
On October 1, the "Half Moon" and "Clermont" will pro
ceed up the Hudson to Troy escorted by hundreds of river
craft, including torpedo boats.
A magnificent carnival parade will be held in New York
on Saturday evening, October 2, which promises to eclipse
all previous attempts.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, the direct line to New York,
with its unsurpassed service of fast express trains, will sell
excursion tickets to New York for this period at reduced
rates of fare.
Full details concerning specific fares, dates of sale, return
limits, and train service may be obtained of Ticket Agents,
tt-9-W.
Dies on Birthday Eve.
"Should I live t-ntil to-morrow
will be 51 years old," were thel
words Valentine Hart man of Rea
ing, uttered, but he died that evci
ing. He was a well known yart
master of the Reading Railws
Company and had been in the en
ploy of the corporation since b
was 19.
It seems that Mr. Valentine Han
man died on the day before hi
birthday, and his remark, th
"should I live until to-morrow!
will be 51 years old" -was an error
He was 51 years old on the day
died. His birthday began hi
fifty-second year.
'The full age of twenty-oti'
years is held to be completed cv
the day preceding the twenty fin?
anniversary of birth."
Vinfi Bouvier s Law Dicttor
ary, Rawle's Revision; and author
ities cited. sigma..
FOR SALE!
The line residence proj
city of tlie late
well is for sale.
Judge El-
Location:
West Third Street bctweer
Jefferson and West Streets.
Description:
Two story and attic, brick
and frame. 13 rooms. Lot
about 00 by 212 feet.
FRAME BARN
AXI) COW STABLE,
large garden, abundance of
fruit trees.
The house has a Stean:
Heating riant, Bath Boom
Stationary Bange and Was!;
Tubs; "Water, Electric Light,
and Gas.
Will
terms.
be sold on
Apply to
easy
GEO. E. ELWELL,
Attorney.
Bloomsburg, Pa.