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CONDENSED NEWS.
Trout dinners are popular.
Fly time is fast approaching.
Dandelion hunters are busy.
Vacation days are near at h»nd.
Candidates for office are hustling.
Local politics are simmering now.
Boat owners are overhauling their
raft.
The next public event will be Memor
il Day.
A clean cellar is an evidence of good
ouse-keeping.
Merchants were busy until a late hour
aturday night.
The industrious farmer is now busy
ith his corn planting.
Are we going to have a Fourth of
uly celebration in Danville?
The edict against tramps should be
osted on every pile of railroad ties.
The Armory is being artistically dec- '
rated for to-morrow evening's dance.
The summer resort hotel proprietor is
sparing for a big business this season.
The G. A. R. committees are hard at
ork on the arrangements for Memorial
ay.
From present indications there will ,
!an abundance of flowers for Memor- (
1 Day.
Miss Lucy Shepperson, of this city, is ,
ting treated at the Mary Packer hospit
, Sunbury.
Persona w ho steal flowers from graves
the cemeteries deserve the severest
inißhment.
Mrs. Fred Howe, East Front street,
ill entertain a number of friends at a
chre this afternoon.
The attractive home of Mrs. Abigail
iisinger has been repainted. The work
is done by E. C. Yeager.
Masters Edward Buck and Alex.
;wis billed a large blowing adder near
e fair grounds yesterday.^
A Novel meeting will be held at the
lvation Army hall to-night at 8
dock. All are cordially invited.
The early morning carpet beater is
ing his work well, to the dis
tction of his neighbor who sleeps
A.
stange Master George Gross will begin
alifying the members of Company F
their range near the fair grounds on
ursday.
The United States express company
11 receive and ship free of charge all >
nations to the sufferers of the Jack
iville fire.
vfany P. & R. passenger brakemen
d conductors have received their new
nmer uniforms which will be donned
>nt the middle of the month.
The Catholic church people in this !
ocese are greatly interested in the
sing of money for an orphanage. It
likely that Sylvan Heights, Harris
rg, will be selected for the Bite.
The public school teachers of the
te are favoring the organization of a
ion upon the lines of the labor or
lizations. Circulars have been dis
iUted recently urging such an organ*
tion.
Wallace Oircis.
he members of the famous Stirk fam
, a great feature of the Wallace cir
this year, are doin<? work that bor
son the marvelous In truth, some
their attainments are of such complex
Acuities that it frequently passes
h but little more notice from the
blic than their simpler displays,
t not infrequently happens that
en a particularly hazardous feat is
omplished the strongest and most
mounced applause will come from the
;ry wherein the other actors of the
>w may invariably be found ranged
spectators when "the Stirks are on."
Vhen an act can hold the attention
ictors as that of the Stirks does, it
y indeed be said to be truly great.
Vill be at Bloomsburg Tuesday, May
To The Trade.
Afe have just arranged with B. K.
>einaker, of Danville to Handle our
* of Pure Medicinal Rye and Malt
lislries. We Guarantee their Purity
heater Distilling Co.
Duffv Malt Whiskey Co.
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VOL. 46—NO 19.
DAYS IN SCHOOLS
FAST CLOSING
Summer Vacation Begins June 4- Exami
nations Eext Week.
The public schools of this city will
close on Tuesday, June 4th, for the sum
mer vacation and will remain closed
about three months, opening early in
September. The tinal examinations for
the senior class of the High School will
begin next Monday. A great deal of
interest, of course, is centered in the
graduating class which this year num
bers ten. The averages made by most
of the pupils during the past term are
very satisfactory and great credit should
be given to our able corps of teachers.
The commencement exercises will be
gin on Sunday evening, June 2, with the
preaching of the baccalaureate sermon.
The members of the graduating class,
will attend B'nai Zion Synagogue, in a
body. There the sermon will be preach
ed to them by Rabbi Adolph Meyer.
The exercises in the opera house will be
held on Thursday evening, June 6th.
The graduates this year are :
Julia Alice Arms, Julia Frances Ar
grave, Joseph H. Divel, Clarence FranK
Derr, Jacob H. Geise, Bessie Marion
Klase, R. Maude Leighow, Margaret
Lenhart, Gertrude Meyer and Charles
Nathaniel Mortimer.
Memorial Day Program.
The Memorial Day Committee of the
G. A. R. held a session after the regular
meeting of Goodrich Post Monday. It
was decided to hold services ou the plot
in Odd Fellows' cemetery on Memorial
Day. There will be the usual march to
the cemetery, in which all the civic or
ganizations of the borough are asked to
join.
The address at the cemetery will be
delivered by Rev. George A. Limbert,
pastor of Shiloh Reformed church. The
memorial sermon will be preached by
Rev. Dr. M. L. Shindel at Pine Street
Lutheran church on Sunday. May 26.
Citizens are asked to donate Hags for
the purpose of marking soldiers' graves.
Theße can be left at Hunt's drug store or
at the coal yard of Samuel Mills.
The line of march along with other de
tails will be presented later.
The Memorial Committee is composed
of the following veterans: John H.
Hunt, Michael Shires, A. C. Allele, J. L.
Krum, Samuel Morrall,Robert G. Miller,
H. J. Aten, D. R. P. Childs, John A.
Kester, and Samuel Kester.
Funeral of Mr. Hartman.
The funeral of Wellington Hartman
who was killed in a runaway accident
on Sunday evening, was held from the
family residence near Grovania yester
day afternoon. It was a sad event for
the residents of that little hamlet. Mr.
Hartman was respected and esteemed
by a wide circle of friends and acquaint
ances and all who could possibly ar
range it, attended the obsequies.
The Rev. D. L. Fogleman conducted
the service. His sympathetic sermon
surely must have been a comfort to the
bereaved. He spoke feelingly of Mr.
Hartman's good traits- The interment
was made in the OdJ Fellows'ceme
tery, this city. The remains were
viewed at the grave by many Danville
people. Nearly all sections of Montour
and Columbia counties were represent
ed. The pall bearers were G. Y. Mow
ery, Charles Fry, John Christian,
Charles Wertman, Lewis Baylor and
Ed waul Rishel.
Arranging For The Dance.
The Assembly to be given by the ladies
of the Thursday euchre club in the Ar
mory tomorrow evening w ill be the most
elaborate aflair of this kind held in Dan
ville in several seasons. The dance is a
novel one, the ladies inviting the gent
lemen, paying all expenses and making
all necessary arrangements. In leap
year fashion the gentlemen will be invit
| ed by the ladies to dance.
The hail will be tastefully decorated
with flags and bunting and arrange
ments will be made for the serving of a
dainty supper. The music will be sta
| tioned in the lar<_e Mill street window.
The Penn Social Club orchestra of nine
pieces has been engaged fur this occa
sion and an excellent program of dance
music is assured. During the eveniug
progressive euchre will be enjoyed and
first and second prizes will be given.
Death of Miss Martha F. Adams.
Miss Martha F. Adams, an esteemed
and well known resident, died on Satur
day last at 9a. m. The deceased was
seventy-four years of age, a sister of
Robert and Peter J. Adams and one of
the oldest communicant members of St.
Paul's M. E. church. The cause of death
was exhaustion, incidental to her age.
She was not especially ill on Friday and
occupied her place with the family at
the evening meal.
On The Battleship Indiana,
William T. Gaskins, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Gaskins, West Mahoning
street, who recently enlisted in the U.
S. navy as a machinist has been assign
ed to the battle ship Indiana. This ves
sel is now located at League Island and
will take the naval cadets on a three
months cruise, leaving during the pres
ent month.
A Painful Accident.
Kate, the eight-year-old daughter of
Wilson Fry, met with an unfortunate
accident yesterday afternoon. The little
girl was playing in the yard of her
home on Ash street, when she fell,strik
ing her right hand on a piece of glass
jar,cutting a gash four inches in length.
' One of the arteries was severed. Dr.
Kimerer was summoned who found it
necessary to take four stitches.
DANVILLE, PA.. THURSDAY, MAY 9. 1901.
RF.Clil.il MEETING
OF COUNCIL
Congregation of Christian Charity Exempt
From Taxation.
The borough council held a regular
meeting Friday eve with President Kem
mer in the chair. The roll was called
when the following members responded:
Kimnier, Dougherty, Goldsmith, Jones,
M. I). L. Sechler, George Sechler, Fet
terman and Vastine.
James Scarlet appeared before Coun
cil in behalf of the Congregation of Sis
ters of Christian Charity, asking that it
be exonerated from two years' tax held
against it, amounting to $l6B. He ex
plained that the society, whose object
is to establish schools, orphanages, hos
pitals and the like, is a charitable in
stitution pure and simple and as such
should be exempt from taxation. Even
the Orphanage connected with the
Home, he said is supported by charity,
as the total sum contributed by those
interested in children cared for, repre
sents only a mite from bete and there
and on the average does not amount to
more than $3 per month.
On motion of Mr. Dougherty, second- i
ed by Mr. Fettermun, it was ordered
that the Congregation ot Christian i
Charity bo exempted from taxation. !
The fact was rep >rted that par- j
ties interested ha I planted trees in the i
road along the Presbyterian cemetery |
leading to the Episcopal burying ground, t
diverting travel through the common. .
On motion of Mr. Vastine the street j
commissioner wa9 ordered to cut down
the trees and otherwise repair the road.
On motion of Mr. Vastine the cross
ing on East Mahoning street opposite
St. Paul's M. E. church was ordered rais
ed and repaired.
The following bills were approved for
payment.
WATER DEPARTMENT.
Regular employes $137.00
Work on repairs 73.30
Curry & Vannan (59.72
A. C. Amesbury 152.00
Joseph Lechner 4.20
Frank Schram 15.1*5
Harry Patton 20.00
BOROUGH DEPARTMENT.
Regular employes $ 82.50
Street Labor 74.33
Telephone rent 6.00 i
S. J. Welliver 1.84 '
Standard Electric Light Co 470.14 j
Standard Gas Co 3.20 j
Municipal Journal <Sc Engineer... 3.00
A. C. Roat 3.80
C. M. Johnston 7.53 j
Frank Schram 1.15 1
Joseph Lechner 1.50 j
Joseph Hunter (Int.) 57.W),
H. L. Gross (Int.) 72.00 i
Eureka Fire Hose Co 14.00
The Funeral of Mrs. Billmeyer.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Billmeyer
was held Sunday from the home of
her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Heddens, at the
Heddens House. A large number ol
people from all parts of the county at
tended the services. The pall bearers
were: George Maiers, Oscar Kase,
Sheriff Michael Breckbill and Emanuel
Sidler. Interment was made in the Odd
Fellows' cemetery. Among those pres
ent from a distance were:
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Uinstead and son,
William, and Mrs. Allen, of Williams
port; G. E.'Billmeyer, of New York; Mrs
Mary Cumminga, of Sunbury; C C. Bill
meyer and wife, F. W. Billmeyer and
wife, W. D. Steinbach and wife, Peter
Billmeyer and wife, George Kelly, Will
iam Billmeyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack
son Billmeyer, of Mexico; Mr. and Mrs.
P. B. Heddens, of Bloomsburg; Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Billmeyer and Mr. and Mrs.
Amandus Heddens, of Washingtonville.
A Change of Importance.
The United Telephone and Telegraph
Company will make many changes in
the management of its lines in the East
ern part of Pennsylvania in the near
future. George B. Wright, the present
superintendent of the Montour & Col
umbia Telephone line will be made the
general superintendent of the line 9 from
Williamsport to Pottsville, with head
quarters at Suubury. There will be a
master lineman and two assistants for
each district between Williamsport and
Pottsville who will receive orders from
Mr. Wright.
Mr. Smith,one of the prominent mem
bers of the United Telephone end Tele
graph Company will be in this section
next week to take account of stock.
Arm Fractured In Play.
Mabel May,the seven-year-old daught
er of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Shepper
son of Riverside, met with an unfor
tunate accideut on Friday last. She was
returning from an errand with several
other little girls and in her play fell to
the ground, striking her left arm so as
to cause an ugly fracture. She will be
confined to the house for the next five
or six weeks.
Mrs. Rishel Dies Unexpectedly.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kishel, wife of Couaart
Rishel, died at her home, Mahoning
township, Monday night at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Rishel was ill only three days. The
deceased was 43 years of age. She is
survived by her husband and six chil
dren: Elsie, Fannie, Melta, Regina,
Howard and Morris.
Notice!
The members of the reunion and ar
rangement committees of the K. G. E.
1 are requested to meet at the lodge
room at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening.
Memorial Day should be properly ob
served in Danville.
PERSONAL
PARACRAPIIS.
Brief Mention of the Doings of Your Friends
and Acquaintances.
The Kev. (J. D. Lerch is visitine rela
tives near McEwensville.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vandermark, of
Berwick, were visitors in this city yes
terday.
Mrs. Cbarles Wallize and son, Her
bert, of Williamsport, are visiting
friends, near Washingtonville.
W. F. Adams, of Catavvissa, spent a
few hours in this city yesterday.
David Eckman,R. S. Ammerman,Esq.
and Major Charles P. Gearhart returned
last evening from a fishing trip in the
White Deer mountains.
The Rev. Albeck, of Berwick, called
on friends in this city yesterday.
W. D. Gresh, of Ottowa, transacted
business in this city yesterday.
Frank Kramer has returned from Phila
delphia.
Mrs. Joseph Leisenring and Mrs.
Clarence Blank, of Sunbury, were the
guests yesterday of Mrs. William Grove,
Hemlock street.
Mrs. Joseph Jones and Mrs. W. C. j
Davis are spending a tew days in Ber- ,
wick as the guests of Mrs. William
Cruikshank.
Mrs. G. S. McLean, of Sbippensburg, '
arrived in Danville last evening to spend j
a few days with her mother, Mrs.
Coulter.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rempe and i
daughter returned last evening from a !
trip to Philadelphia.
E. S. Czechowicz was in Sunbury yes- '
terday.
John Baas, of Uniondale, is a guest
at the home of Rev. Dr. W. I. Steans, '
Mahoning street.
D. A. Montgomery was in Williams
port yesterday.
D. J. Rogers left last evening on a
business trip to Mt. Carmel.
Carl Litz was in Sunbury, yesterday.
Mrs. D. W. Cotner, of Sunbury, at- i
tended the funeral yesterday, of the ,
late Wellington Hartman.
Lewis F'isch, of Wilkesbarre, made a
business trip to this city, yesterday.
Miss Alice Stebbins of Northumber- j
land, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B. ,
Bowser, Front street.
Miss Helen Sweasey pf Catawissa, is !
visiting Mrs. William Young, Pine j
street.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Billmeyer, of
Mexico, this county, spent Sunday with )
friends in this city.
K. A. Keam spent Sunday with Sha- j
mokin friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young, of Sun- .
bury, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kebecca
Clark.
Lloyd Peifer, ol Wilkesbarre, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George W. Peifer, Mill street.
Miss Lizzie Hullihen spent Sunday
with friends in Suubury.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hartzel spent
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs.
Susan Watts, Bloomsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Williams, of
New Columbia, are guests at the home
of T. W. Bedea, No. 009 Market
street.
Mrs. A. H. Bloom returned to Blooms
burg Saturday after a visit at the home
of D. S. Bloom, Bloom street.
Mr. and Mrs. Rush Cook and daught
er, Miss Nora, of Bloomsburg, spent
Sunday at the home of Benjamin Book
miller, Mill street.
Misses Carrie Thomas and Julia Reich
of Milton, are guests of Miss Lizzie
Zielenbach, Vine street.
Daniel B. Heddens, Clarence Seidel,J.
T. Oberdorf and Will Clark spent Sun
day in Kingston and Wilkesbarre.
Mrs. H. M. Brown,wifeof Dr. H. Mac-
Ceagh Brown, of West Philadelphia, is
the guest of Miss Cordelia Woolley.West
Market street.
O. R. Drumheller, of Shamokin, was
in Danville yesterday.
J. E. Himmelreich, of Lewisburg, was
a visitor in this city yesterday.
Harry Maus and Carl Bickle, of Mil
ton, made a bicycle trip to this city
yesterday.
Dr. J. P. Hotfa, of Washingtonville,
drove to this city yesterday.
Edgar Bickle spent yesterday in
Bloomsburg.
R. W. Shelly was in Bloomsburg yes
terday afternoon.
Lewis Deshay, of Lewistown, is visit
ing at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J.
Thomas, F"irst street.
FMward Campbell made a business
trip to Milton, yesterday.
Simon Savage, manager of the P. L.
Brewery, was in Nanticoke yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Welp, of Philadel
phia, are the guests of Thomas Williams,
Wall street.
Peter Baylor left yesterday for Potts
ville.
Orville Hale returned to Shamokin
yesterday, after a short visit at the
home of his uncle, E. K. Hale, West
Mahoning street.
Undertaker George Roat transacted
business in Sunbury, yesterday.
Misses Margaret Bote, Helen Ramsey
and Frank Newbaker and F. Pursel
Angle returned last night from Hazle
ton.
David Boley returned home yesterday,
from a visit with friends in Bloomsburg.
Joseph Patton returned home yester
day, from a business trip.
DRAGGED TO
HIS DEATH
Fatal Collision on Bloom Road Sunday
Evening.
Wellington Hartman, a well known
resident of Cooper township, who owns
a farm near Christian's lime kiln on the
Bloomsburg road, was instantly killed
about 9 o'clock Sunday while driving
home from the State Hospital in com
pany with his daughter. Mr. Hartman
was driving two horses in a spring wag
on. When near the school house,at some
distance this side of Grovania, George
Sommers and a companion of Montour
township, Columbia county, came up
behind him and attempted to pass. A
collision occurred. Mr. Hnrtman's wag
on was upset and the horses ran away.
Miss Hartman escaped with but slight
bruises but her father was dragged fifty
yards,the bones of his fatfc were broken
and he was mangled almost beyond re
cognition; his skull was fractured and
his left leg broken. Dr. Kimerer was
called to the scene of the accident but
medical aid was unavailing.
The driving accident, Sunday night,
resulting in the death of Wellington
Hartman has cast a deep gloom over
Cooper township. Justice-of-the-l'eace
J. P. Bare was called from this city
about half past 12 o'clock Sunday night,
who upon learning the circumstances,
decided that an inquest was necessary
and impaneled the following jury: Geo.
M. Leighow, John Christy, Charles
Wertman, William E. Rishel, Isaiah W.
Wertman and Charles Fry.
Ella May Hartman who accompanied
her father ou the ill-fated ride and John
Krum who resides near the spot where
the collision occurred were the only
witnesses.
Mr. Hartman and daughter had reach
ed a point at a short distance north of
Keller's school house, when they heard
a conveyance following driven at a un
usually high rate of speed. Mr. Hart
man pulled his horses close to the side
of the road leaving sufficient room for
two buggies to pass abreast. At the next
moment a collision occurred and the
wagon up-set. Miss Hartman, who oc
cupied the rear seat ou the spring wag
on, was thrown out against the fence.
F'rom what can be learned it would seem
that the buggy in colliding ran in under
the boxof : ,(the spring wagon, which
pitched Mr. Hartman out in front, the
man evidently falling upon his head.
The upset caused the doubletree to
break anil the frightened horses soon
freed themselves from the wagon. Mr.
Hartman, it would seem, was entangled
in the lines and was dragged a hundred
or more feet. The horses ran home.
John Krum stood at his front gate
when Mr. Hartman and daughter went
by. They were driving at a moderate
pace. In a very short time two men
passed by in a buggy driving as fast as
their horse- could go. About 200 feet
further on the collision occurred. Mr.
Krum heard the crash and ran to the
rescue. The men in the buggy stopped
only long enough to right their vehi
cle which had upset in the collision.
In response to an inquiry Summer 4?
gave his name. Mr. Krum himself went
in search of Mr. Hartman and found
him lying in the road,dead. At the same
moment the two men passed but did not
stop to render any assistance.
After hearing the evidence of the
daughter, F'lla May, and John Krum the
inquisition was continued until Satur
day next, May 11, at 2p. m.in order to
gather additional evidence.
Wellington Hartman was 42 years of
age, the sou of Jacob Hartman of Coop
er township. He is survived by a wife
and seven children, all single. The eld
est daughter, Amanda, is employed at
the Hospital for the Insane, this city.
With a girl friend she spent Sunday at
her father's house. Mr. Hartman ac
companied by a younger daughter had
taken the two girls back to the Hospital
and it was on the drive homeward that
the fatal collision took place.
The funeral was held Wednesday
at 1 p. m.from the homestead on the
Bloomsburg road.
Alice Cary Literary Society.
The Alice Cary Literary society of the
Third Ward Grammar school held a reg
ular meeting on Friday last:
Recitations were rendered by Clark
Raver, Laura Mann, Homberger,
Stanly Morris and Jessie Kimerer.
The question debated was: "Resolv
ed, That Brazil is capable of greater de
velopment than the United States."
Those on the affirmative side were:
Regina Ilendrickson, Amanda Young
man, Martha Russell, Bertha Cromwell,
William Stewart. Those representing
the negative were: Harry Swank, CJer
trude Bare, George Jacobs, Catherine
Gearhart and Minnie Ware.
The decision was rendered in favor of
the negative.
Pleasant Places on the P & R.
A neat booklet, nicely illustrated and
entitled "Pleasant Places on the Phila
delphia and Reading Railway" has just
been issued. It was compiled and pub
i lished by the general passenger depart-
J ment, and gives a complete directory of
! summer resorts, etc., reached by the
[ Reading lines, with a list of hotels and
I boarding houses. It is very complete
I and quite a valuable and handy booklet.
Shad fishing in the Susquehanna is
now the best since the opening of the
| season. Large numbers of the delicious
fish are being taken from the stream at
points below and near Harrisburg. The
112 big seines have been dragged every day
for a week at Columbia and on one haul
i over 500 fish were taken.
MAJOR EIIITII
MARSHALL
Edifying Address by a Salvationist of Note
Friday Evening.
The lecture of Major Edith Marshall in
Salvation Army Hall Friday eve was one
of the most important events connected
with the Salvation Army that has ever
taken place in this city. As a subject
Major Marshall dwelt upon her personal
recollections of bitter persecution in
France and Switzerland.
She is a person of most engaging per
sonality. She has seen a great deal of
the world and what she has to say she
sets forth with a freedom and direct
ness which leaves no doubt as to her
earnestness and sincerity. Major Mar
shall is a native of London. Her life is
consecrated to the Salvation Army.
When a mere child she was converted
and quite early in life was enrolled as a
worker in the Army.
Twelve years ago she left England for
France, where she spent one year as a
cadet under Miss Catherine Booth, the
eldest daughter of General Booth, labor
ing the most of the time in Paris. The
masses there were characterized by great
brutality; there was nearly an utter ab
sence of religion in any form and license
and immorality reigned. The Salvation
ists met with the most bitter opposition,
which was inspired not so much by re
ligious prejudice as by the licentious
and lawless element, who saw that the
teachings of the army had a purifying
and elevating influence which ran coun
ter to their own desires. The little army
of twenty-five or thirty girl cadets of
ten found themselves at the mercy of a
mob of many hundreds,where the strug
gle became one literally for their lives.
Such a mob was encountered on one oc
casion just opposite the Grand Opera
House. Stones and other missiles were
raining down on the helpless cadets.
There seemed no way of escape when
two of the girls knelt down in the street
and began to pray. There was some
thing in the helpless attitude of the ca
dets, if it was not the hand of God
directly interposed, that put the cow
ardly ruffians that led the mob to
shame and they slank away, after which
the crowd soon dispersed. Major Mar
shall thinks this was the greatest mani
festation of God's power and protection
ever manifested in her experience. Af
ter a year in France, Major Marshall was
commissioned and sent into Switzerland.
For eight years here the Army struggl
ed against the most unreasoning and
bitter persecution which finally died out
and the Salvation Army in Switzerland
today is not only tolerated, but is en
couraged as a powerful auxiliary of the
church. We regret that we are not able
to give Major Marshall's highly edifying
address in full.
Their First Communion.
Seventeen children, boys and girls,
made their first communion at Solemn
High Mass Sunday in St. Hubert's
church iu the presence of a large con
gregation.
Pr mptly at it o'clock in the morning
the children moved in procession from
the school to the church headed by the
clergy and altur boys; next came the
lily girl, Miss Gertrude Meintzer, bear
ing in her right hand a bunch of lilies.
Behind her followed the first communi
cants with candles,the boys in the lead,
the girls bringing up the rear clad in pure
white. Each communicant was accom
panied by a boy or girl acting as a can
dle bearer. While entering the sacred
edifice a march was played by the organ
ist, Miss Mary Kmiecinski. The clerey
vested and entered the sanctuary,mean
while beginning the Solemn High Mass,
of which the rector was the celebrant.
Rev. A. Feeser, the deacon, and Rev.
F. Disselkamp.the subdeacon, the latter
clad in surplice and white stole deliver
ed a touching address to the children
after the gospel of the mass. At the
close of the mass the procession formed
again and proceeded out of the church,
while the congregation remained seated.
The children gave evidence of a
thorough training and happiness was de
picted on their countenances as they
walked down the aisle and out on the
sidewalk.
For the occasion Rauch's mass was
sung and rendered with line effect. The
altars, chiefly the high altar, was beauti
fully decorated. Many cut ami potted
flowers were donated by the good peo
ple of the parish.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Danville Bessemer company
will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 11
o'clock a. m. at the office of the com
pany, 419 Market street, Camden, N. J.,
for the purpose of electing a Board of
Directors aud receiving and acting upon
the reports of the officers aud acting up
on an amendment to the charter to per
mit a reduction of the Capital Stock in
accordance with the instructions of
Stockholders' last special meeting, or
otherwise as shall be determined and
for the transaction of such other busi
ness as may properly come before the
meeting.
Traynor-McVey.
John Trayuor and Miss Mary MoVey
were united in matrimony Tuesday
morning. The ceremony was solemniz
ed by Kev. M. I. O'Reilly at St. Josaph's
K. C. church, this city,at 7 o'clock. Miss
Mary Spring of Kingston, was brides
maid, and Thomas Traynor, brother of
the groom, was groomsman. A wed
ding breakfast was served after the cere
mony. The couple will reside with the
grooms mother, Mrs. Eliza Traynor, on
Chambers street.
ESTABLISHED IN 1855.
FROM iIS
EYE WITNESS
Miss Bertha Gaskins Writes From Jackson
ville, florida.
Miss Bertha Gaskins, who left this city
a couple of weeks ago for a visit with her
uncle, Charles S. Beaver, at Jackson
ville, Florida, has written a very inter
esting letter to her mother, Mrs. John
Gaskins, this city, relative to the great
fire which broke ont in that city Friday
last and destroyed over $15,000,000
worth of property. Mr. Beaver's resid
ence escaped although the fire swept
everything clean up to within three
blocks of it. That portion of the city
seemed doomed along with others, when
the wind suddenly changed toward the
east, which together with a broad creek
which flows through the city had the
eflect of circumscribing the extent of
the fire. Miss Gaskins writes:
"Not a church in town is left stand
ing. One hundred and thirty blocks
are gone, while the full loss of life as
yet we do not know. Fifteen women
and children ran over to the docks,
thinking they were perfectly safe there,
but the flames crept up to them and
burned them all alive.
"Hundreds of people sat on the
streets last (Friday) night having no
place to go. It is a pathetic sight
to see the people passing, black and
white, each with some little household
treasure in their hands which they man
aged to save. In the passing stream are
many who are sick being hauled in wag
ons. The Southern people are very
hospitable and every one having a home
has it filled to overflowing with those
who have lost their all.
"The flre started at 12:30 o'clock Fri
day afternoon. It simply leaped from
one street to another, jumping three or
four blocks at a time and starting up in
a new district. We never dreamed of
any danger until 3 o'clock when we
heard the most dreadful roaring and up
on going up stairs we could see the vol
umes of smoke coming in our direction.
We then began to pack our clothing,
silver and other valuables. Had the fire
reached us it is doubtful whether
any of these things could have been sav
ed, as wagons were very scarce.
"There was plenty of stealing done,
and it is hardly safe for the white peo
ple (women) to be alone in their homes
on account of the negroes. All the ma
litia of the city patroled the city streets
last night and three regiments will ar
rive today.
"My visit to Jacksonville will not be
very soon forgotten.
BBRTHA GASKIN9."
The Last Entertainment.
The last entertainment of the Y. M.
C. A. free course was given in the hall
Tuesday eve. The Bloomsburg Y. M. C.
A. Glee Club was the attraction and a
better aggregation of good male voices
was never heard in this city. Excellent
phrazing, perfect harmony and technique
produced only by good training and
hard Btudy were features of the entire
program and the many lovers of music
present showed their appreciation by
loud and prolonged applause. The club
includes the following well known
singers:
First tenors —C. D. Lynn, K. F. Yan
derslice and K. F. Colley.
Second tenors—A. N. Yost, H. S. Bar
ton and F. B. Hartman.
First Basses—F. P. Eyer, E. H. Ent
and A. K. Aldinger.
Second basses—W. H. Brower, S. R.
Bidleman and O. 11. Yetter. Mrs. R. F.
Colley, accompanist.
The gentlemen rendered a diversified
program, all tastes in vocal music being
catered to. A negro medley, sung by a
quartette, was exceptionally well re
ceived. A solo by Mr. Colley entitled,
"Languid Man"was much enjoyed. He
possesses a tenor voice of rare purity and
is capable of singing a more classical
selection than the one rendered last
evening. The bass solo by Dr. Aldinger
caused much favorable comment. The
vigorous waltz song at the close of the
program was among the best numbers.
Taken as a whole the concert was a treat
and it is to be hoped that the Glee Club
will visit this city soon again.
Shellenberger—Roth.
The marriage of Miss Lulu M. Roth
and Harry Shellenberger took place yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock at the par
sonage of Shiloh Reformed church, Bloom
street, Rev. George E. Limbert officiat
ing. The bride is a charming lady whose
friends are legion. The groom is a pros
perous optician, residing in Derby, Coun.
The happy couple left on 12:15 P. R. R.
train yesterday for Philadelphia and
New York.
Ege—florton,
The many friends of Miss Alice Hor
ton, Cherry street, and Joseph Ege will
be surprised to learn of their marriage
which was solemnized on April 19th.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Dr. Shindel, at the Pine street
Lutheran parsonage. Some of the
friends of the couple heard of the mar
riage yesterday and hastened to extend
congratulations.
Festival,
The C. E. Society, of the Mausdale
Reformed church, will hold a festival at
the church on Saturday evening, May
11th. All are invited to attend.
To Manufacture Its Own Light.
The new boiler recently installed in
the Polish Brewery is being followed
with further improvements. The latest
addition decided upon is a dynamo, by
which the company will manufacture its
own electric light.
JOB PRINTING
The office of the AMERICAN ueing
furnished with a large aksortmen
of job letter and fancy type and job
material generally, the Publishei
announces to the public that lie is
prepared at all times to execute in
the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
Of all Kinds and Descrption.
£jgf~Get our prices before place
your orders.
SILVER WEDDING
CELEBRATED
Mr. and Mrs. Willett Entertain in Honor of
the Event -Other Socials.
Mr. and Mrs. John Willett who reside
on the Grier farm, near Kipp's Run,
celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary
of their, marriage Tuesday. The oc
casion was doubly interesting owing to
it, being Mrs. Willett's 46th birthday. An
elaborate dinner was served and a very
enjoyable day spent by all present. Mr.
and Mrs. Willett received many hand
some gifts including silverware, glass
ware, furniture, etc. Those present
were:
Mr. aud Mrs. ltaup and Mr. and Mrs.
Pensyl, of Bloomsburg; Mr. and Mrs.
Lampz, of Shamokin; Mr. and Mrs.
Alem Sechler, Mr. and Mrs. Wyant, Mr.
and Mrs. Schaeffer, Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Meinser, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Shannon, Mr. and Mrs.
Johu Landau, Mrs. Wesley Morrall and
J. R. Richards and daughter. Miss
Lillian.
Mrs. W. J. Burns was tendered a sur
prise party at her home on Grand street
Tuesday eve. Those present were: Anni»
Heim, Ella Snyder,Cornelia Proat, Annie
Woodside, Lizzie Morgan, Rena Saltz
man, Mrs. John Morgan, Mrs. D. Weid
ensaul, Mrs. O. SweiUer, Mrs. Samuel
Sainsbury, Ben. Diseroad, Jacob Werle,
Yetter Saltzman, Grey Voris, Walter
Jones, Dan Morgan and W. 11. Wood
side.
The fourteenth birthday of Howard
Russell, Front street, was very pleasant
ly celebrated on Mouday evening. The
following were present: Hattie Adams,
Dora Adams, Anna Keller, Jennie Heim,
Mabel Rote, Dora Jenkins, Edith Jenk
ins, May James, Florence Price, Elsie
Moore, Alice McCormick,Mattie Brawn,
Margaret Cole, Mary Harris, Nellie Geiae,
Helen Geise, Stella Doster, Gertie Bare,
Martha Harpel, Helen Irland, Ada
Blakeslee, Lizzie Hullihen, Grace Rick
ette, Margaret Mitchell, Emeline Lyon,
Ida Sweisfort, Eddie Edmondson, Jesse
Tannehill, John Bowyer, Edward Moore,
Miles Barber, Frank Keiner, Percy
Freeze, Charles Wetzell, Lee Baity, Roy
Van Gilder, Willie Jones, Edward Price,
George Miller, Isadore Gunsenberger,
Harry Peters, Theodore Horton, Willie
Russell, Bruce Harman, Walter Pegg,
Harry Laurence, Warren Mauger, Lavier
Ritter, Walter Trumbower, Will Books,
John Pritchard, and Warren Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. If. L. Foust entertained
a party of young people at their home
on Railroad street Monday evening, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Edna. The
evening was pleasantly spent, music
and a cake walk beiug prominent feat
ures. Prizes for the most graceful walk
ers were awarded as follows: First, Clara
Smith and John Reilly,second, Gertrude
Bickle and Raymond Foust, third, Mary
Rielly and Charles Jordan. During the
evening refreshments were served. Those
present were: Clarence Eggert, Katie
Burke, Calvin Jackson, Mary Foust,Ho
ward Foust, Gertrude Mentzer, Lizzie
Eggert, Theodore Molter, Harry Kinn,
Joseph Mentzer, Edward Woll, Joseph
Dineen, Walter Foust, Rosa Mentzer,
Bertha Foust, Catherine Dineen, Kate
Rielly, Catherine Deen, Anna Brooks,
Catherine Farley, Joseph Smith, Joseph
Sidler, Mary Smith, Anna Smith, Charles
Kinn, Anna Jackson, JesseJordau aud
Mary Heller.
Mrs. Arthur Woolley pleasantly en
tertained her Sunday School class on
Tuesday evening at her home, on
West Market street. Those present
were: Misses Ida Sweisfort, Margaret
Cole, Amy Kinn, Annie Rowe, Annie
Fisher, Mary Wetzel, Hannah Prout,
Frances Welliver, Mary and Josephine
Beaver, Tillie and Mary Prichard, El
sie Sainsbury, Emeline Lyons, Nellie
Moorehead, Gussie and Stella Doeter
and Mary Harris.
A Fine Entertainment.
It is to be regretted that a larger audi
ence did not greet the clever entertain
ers, Elizabeth de Barrie Gill and Miss
Dorothy Johnstoue at the Y. M. C. A.
hall Friday evening. Those fortunate en
ough to be present were delighted with
the entertainment. Encores were num
erous. Mrs. Gill is an exceptionally tal
ented woman and versatile in her man
ner of entertainment. She possesses a
strong and clear contralto voice very
expressive in etlect. As an elocu
tionist and reader she is remark
ably gifted. The Arena scene from Quo
Vadis was dramatically recited and was
loudly applauded. The harp solos ren
dered by Miss Johnstone were much en
joyed. Her tone and technical ability
combined with the possession of a fine
instrument made her numbers stand out
prominently. The program throughout
was excellent.
Death of Miss Maggie Quinn.
Miss Maggie Quinn, well known in
this city, died Tuesday at ti:3o o'clock
at the home of her uucle, Thomas D.
James, Railroad street, Mahoning town
ship. The deceased was seventeen years
of age. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard Quinn, died several years ago. Miss
Quinn had been a patient sutlerer for
many months, but was only confined to
her bed about five weeks.
"Affliction sore Km* time she l*>re.
Physicians were In vain;
Until the Lord nt last did hear her mourn
And eased her of her pain.
Although her sufferings we so great.
Through night's long, wea hours.
1 She tiore it with a Christian'* hope.
And faded like the flowers.
A patient sufferer."
t
i Passenger travel continues good on all
Railroads this month