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HLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25, 1909.
NO
47.
WHEN YOU WANT TO
Open a bank Account Have a Check Cashed
Borrow Money, or Make an Investment
CALL ON THE OLD RELIABLE -
The Farmers National Bank
OF BLOOMSBURO
Capital, 860.000 Surplus 8100,000
0 M. CllEVELING, Pres. M. MILLEISEN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS
J. L. Moykr N. U. Funk C. M. Crkvkuno C. A. Klrim
V. L. White C. W. Runyon Dr. J. J. Brown M. Miixeisen
3 Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
INTER-HIGH SCHOOL DEBATES.
Schedule and Questions for Discussion
As Arrranged by Superintend
ent W. W. Evans.
The following schedule for the
Inter.High School Debates has
been arranged by Superintendent
Evam. Two of the dates have al
ready passed.
NORTHERN LEAGUE.
October 23, Sugarloaf at Benton
Stillwater at Fishiugcreek.
November 20, Benton at Orange
ville Fishingcreek at Sugarloaf.
December 18, Fishingcreek at
Benton Orangeville at Stillwater.
January 8, Beuton at Stillwater
Sugarloaf at Orangeville.
February 12, Orangeville at Fish
ingcreek Stillwaler at Sugarloaf.
EASTERN LEAGUE.
October 23, Centre at Mifflin
Briarcreek at Scott.
November 20, Mifflin at Centre
Scott at Briarcreek.
December 18, Centre at Scott
Mifflin at Briarcreek.
January 8, Briarcreek at Centre
Scott at Mifflin.
SOUHERN LEAGUE.
October 23, L6cust st Roaring
creek Beaver ac Main.
November 20, Roaringcreek at
Locust Main at Beaver.
December 18, Locust at Main
Roaringcreek at Beaver.
January 8, Beaver at Locust
Main at Roaringcreek.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
October 23, Greenwood at Mill-
v lie Hemlock at Madison.
November 20, Millville at Mt.
Pleasant Madison at Greenwood.
December 18, Madison at Mill
ville Mt. Pleasant at Hemlock.
January 8, Millville at Hemlock
Greenwood at Mt. Pleasant.
February 12, Mt. Pleasant at
Madison Hemlock at Greenwood
March 5, Semi-finals.
April 12, Final.
QUESTIONS lfOR DEBATE.
Optnher 21. Resolved, that schoo
teachers should be denied the use
rf rnrnnrnl nimishmeilt .
November 20. Resolved, that
school directors should be paid,
December 18. Resolved, that
education is more necessary for the
farmer than for the lawyer, mm
istpr rr ltiprrhant.
January 8. Resolved, that school
teachers should be elected wiui me
nrivilecre of teaching two terms in
stead ot one, provided, their first
term in a place is approved by the
county supenntendeut.
Fehrnarv 12. Resolved, that all
telephone iines should be owned
and operated by the state govern
March s (Semi-finals). Resolved,
that mir ophnnla would be U10re
efficient if thev were controlled
directly by a state board rather
than by local boards.
April 12 (Final). Resolved, that
our national government should
adopt a system of postal savings
banks.
PHiLO DRAMA.
The Philologian Literary Society
of the Normal School presented a
drama iu the Auditorium last Sat
urday evening, which wa3 witness
ed by about nine hundred persons
"Auut Hannah's Quilting Party
a comedy in two acts was given by
a large cast, well traiued and capa
ble. The setting, which was the
living room of a farmhouse, was
well done, and showed considera
ble painstaking. ,
Seventy-five dollars were cleared,
which will be used in part payment
for the society's piano.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
Not since our industrial system
developed the so-called trust has
there been a decision in our courts
equal in importance to that which
was handed down in the Uuited
Slates Circuit Court for the Eastern
District of Missouri by Judge W.
II. Sanborn last Saturday, declar
ing the Standard Oil Company to
be an illegal corporation for the re
straint of trade, and ordering its
dissolution in thirty days.
The case will probably be appeal
ed to the Supreme Court, in which
case a stay of dissolution will b;
granted until that body passes on
the decision.
Of all the corporations attacked
by the government the Standard
Oil Company is probably the most
formidable although the Sugar
trust, which is just now in hot
water is likewise extremely power
ful. An idea of its magnitude may
be gained by a glance at the follow
iug facts.
The dividend of 810 a share for
the fourth quarter, declared by the
Standard Oil directors last week
makes $39,335f32o that will be dis
bursed in the current year. The
net profits of the Standard Oil
Company from 1002 to iqoo in
clusive, aggregate more than $493,-
000,000, and the surplus, after
dividends of $318,500000, aggre
gates approximately $275,000,000.
The Company for the last five
years has been paying to share
holders $40 a share each year. Its
annual net profits have averaged
close to $80,000,000.
CRAFTSMAN DANCE.
Elaborate oreoarations are being
made by the Craftsman Club for
the dance to be held in the Temple
on December 28th.
The followi ue committees have
been appointed:
S. K. Bidlemau, ciiairmau.
R. D. Young, sec'y. and Treas.
Invitation II. A. M'Killip, G.
E. Elwell, Jr., W. J. Hehl, A. C.
Amesbury, C. M. Hess, C. T.
Vanderslice.
Music G. L. Low, W. J. Hehl,
W. S. Rishtou, W. C. Sloan, Wil
lie Law.
Transportation H. B. Clark,
A. Z. Schoch. H. P. Field, Jr.,
J. R. M. Curry.
Banquet R. D. Young, ti. a.
Clark, J. R. Towusend, E. F. Car
penter, S. R. Bidleman, C. A. Cas
well, J. M. Staver.
Decoration: A. S. Clay, V. S.
Rishton, R. E- Miller, R. P. Van
derslice, W. C. Snyder, R. E.
Hartman, G. E. Elwell Jr., W.
M. Vastiue.
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TALK ON HUDSON-FULTON.
Mrs. L- P. Sterner entertained
a large audience last Friday even
ing in the Presbyterian Church,
Alien she talked on the Hudson
Fulton Celebration. Mrs. Sterner,
being a collateral descendant of
Robeit Fulton, spent the week of
the celebration as the guest of the
committee.
She gave an iuteresting account
of the pageants and of the other
features of the celebration, aided
by pictures thrown upon a screen
by a miroscope operated by the
Rev. Mr. Dickson.
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APPOINTED DELEGATES.
Miss Edith De Long, aud Miss
Edith Cole have been appouueu
delegates to represent the Normal
Y. W. C. A. in the Conference of
tu'a, students' Volunteers Associa
tion which will meet in Rochester
from December 29111 10 jauumy
2nd.
COMPTROLLER'S CALL.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
1 0e (gfoomrfurg QUftonaf (ganft
At the Close of Business November i6t.li, 1909.
RESOURCES.
U. S. Bonds - -
Loans and Invest
ments Furniture and Fix
tures Cash and Reserve
$100,000.00
622,97499
8,000.00
89,483.81
$820,458.80
WM. II. 1IIDLAY, Cashier.
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE.
Van Camp Lodge Gave a Banquet
Tuesday Evening.
Over two hundred ladies and
gentlemen gathered around the fes
tive board in Odd Fellows' Hall
Tuesday evening at a banquet giv
en by Van Camp Lodge No. 140
I. O. O. F.
An excellent menu was served,
followed by the following program:
Song, Frances Walters; song, "In
Time of Roses," Minnie Morris;
reading, Miss Nola Drum; song,
Miss Agnes Crompton; selection,
orchestra; song, Pace in Fire
light," William Alleman; reading,
Mrs. Charles Knapp; selection, or
chestra; address, Charles Traub;
address, John F. Watson; address,
Rebeccah Lodge, Mrs. Charles
Knapp; with a selection, "My
Country Tis of Thee," in closing.
Deitrick's orchestra furnished
music throughout the eveniug.
The committee iu charge of the
aflair was composed of Charles
Traub, Lloyd Smith, Harry Hosier,
Ray Hicks, and John Watscn.
CHARLES E. SAVIDGE.
The death of Charles E. Savidee.
an old aud well-known resident of
Bloomsburg, occurred at his home
on East street, on Saturday after
noon. He had been in ill health
for several months. He is surviv
ed by his wife, and one son, Ed
mund, and bv two brothers. Harry
of Bloomsburg, and Alexander who
is in Spam; and by a sister, Mrs.
William Browu of Philadelphia.
Mr. Pavidgewas born in Danville
iu March 1847, and was therefore
62 years and 8 mouths old. He
served in the Civil war. as a musi
cian in the famous Ricketts' Bat
tery, and soon after the war closed
he moved to Bloomsburg and en
gaged in the watch aud jewelry
business, continuing in that line
until within the past few years. He
was of a quiet and unassuming dis
position, and he bad many friends
who mourn his loss. He was a
member of Theta Castle, Knights
of the Golden Eaele.
The funeral was held on Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.
W. Diggles, rector of St. Paul's
Church officiating.
RECENT DEATHS.
JACOB W'ELLER.
Jacob Weller, whose home was
near Billmyer's Park, died last Sat
urday morning, aged 53 years,
from naralvsis. He is survived by
his wife and seven children, most
of whom are grownup, the Iti
nera! was held ou Weduesday.
MRS. FREEMAN SITU5R.
Mrs. Freeman Sitler of Berwick,
died at her home on Saturday from
apoplexy, aged 65 years. She was
hnm at Summer Hill, and her mai
den name was Lncina Wright. Her
husband and seven children sur
vive. The funeral took place on
Tuesday.
MRS. JAMHS KINSLEY.
Mrs. James Kiusley of Light
Street, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Reicheldeifer
of this town, on Saturday night,
from dropsy. She formerly resid
ed here. Her husband aud daught
er survive. The funeral was held
on Monday afternoon, Rev. S. C.
Dickson officiating.
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock, - $100,000.00
Surplus and Profits 60,392.93
Circulation - 100,000.00
Bank Deposits, 10,820.53
Individual Deposits 549,245.34
$820,458.80
A. Z. SCIIOCII. President.
THE NICARAGUAN SITUATION.
The Government has jumped into
the Nicaragua!! row, and will sup
port the revolutionary movement.
The present admiuisiration of that
country has been the source of
much trouble for the State Depart
ment, and it has been decided iu
Washington that President Zelaya,
who, even in his own country, is
considered a usurper, must go. His
order for the summary execution of
two American citizens last week is
taken a3 an affront, and he will be
made to suffer for it.
This government will recoguize
the belligerency of the insurgents,
and will aid in overturning what it
considers to bi a troublesome and
unwise power.
Gunboats have been ordered to
the Nicaraguan coasts, and Marines
are to be landed.
Nicaragua has for a long time
been the seat of disturbances. If
our government can establish a
stable one in the Central American
republic, and put an end to the
troubles, that part of the world will
be blessed with a little more peace.
MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION.
The Merchants' Association of
Bloomsburg has effected the follow
ing permaneut organization: Presi
dent, J. G. Quick; vice president,
C. H. Sharpless; secretary, George
S. Hall; executive board, George
W. Hess. J. W. Crawford, J. E.
Roys, II. G. Pennington, Harry
Townsend, F. P. Pursel, W. H.
Brower, J. S. Edwards, A. J. Learn,
R. E Hartman. A. L. Snyder, R.
A. Hicks, J. G. Quick, A. D. Shu
man, J. L- Sharplejs, W. F. Slagle.
The compensation of the secreta
ry is fixed at fifteen per cent, for
collection, with the firm handing
in the accounts to pay the postage.
C. P. L. & RAILWAYS ELECTION.
The stockholders of the Colum
bia Power, Light aud Railways
Company held their annual meeting
Monday evening to elect officers
for the ensuing year.
The Directors elected were: W.
F. Lowry, C. M. Creveliug, M. I.
Low, A. W. Duy, Judge Koch, E.
R. Spousler, W. C. Billman, M. F.
D. Scanlan, R. S. Ammerman, B.
F. Myers, William Pyle and P. R.
Bevan.
The Board of Directors then re
elected the following officers; Pres
ident, E. R. Spousler; Vice Presi
dent, M. I. Low; Secretary, A. W.
Duy; Treasurer, M. Milleisen; Gen
eral Manager, B. O. Ellis.
ELECTI0F0F OFFICERS.
The annual stockholders meeting
for the election of a board of direc
tors and officers of the Bloomsburg
Land Improvement Company for
the ensuing year was held Monday;
and the following persons were
elected as directors: John L. Moy
er, O. W. Cherrington, A. G.
Briggs, Dr. I. W Willits, Matthew
McReynolds, B. F Sharpless and
N. U. Funk. B. F. Sharpless was
also elected as president; N. U,
Funk, secretary, and Frank Ikeler,
treasurer.
TEACHERS' MEETING.
The third monthly meetiug of
the Teachers' Association was held
In Court Room No. 2 last Satur
day. The attendance was large,
and the proceedings very interesting.
Adler's Gloves.
Cluett Shirts.
Arrow Collars.
Luzerne Underwear.
Stetson Hats.
Cooper Union Suits.
NELILENBlJIffi&
Philadelphia Clothing:
iL. bbilacik: co.
Rochester Clothing.
HlEKCnniKttJKK C0.
Rochester Clothing.
IONCAI & C.
Utica Clothing.
International Tailoring Co.
Made to Measure Clothing.
All High Class
Merchandise.
CORNER
CLOTHING STORE,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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