The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-31
A large stock of children's suits just re
ceived at Lowenberg's.


The following sketch appeared in the
Danville Daily Sun of August 10th.
"The subject of this sketch was born in
Greenwood township on February 81, 1888.
His father was an industrious and frugal
farmer and early instilled in the mind of
his son that no ambition was honorable but
to do well the present duty, and the great
nobility of work. Mr. 1kelers early years
were spent in working upon the farm and
attending at the public schools of the
neighborhood.
At the age of sixteen he became student
at the Greenwood Seminary, which at that
time enjoyed the reputation of being one
of the leading schools in this section. Sub
sequently he learned.the miller's trade, and
upon completing his apprenticeship he
purchased an interest in the mill and con-
tinued In that business up until 1865, a
gagged in when very profitable, and was
prosperous. During the time that he was
in the milling business he purchased a
good miscellaneous library, and continued
reading and improving himself for future
usefulness. Through the advice of his old
instructor, Mr.. Burgess, prominent teach
er in the schools, and by the persuasion of
friends, he determined to sell the mill and
| commence the study of the law. In 1865
he moved to Bloomsbury and entered the
office of Col. John G. Freeze as law
student, and in regular course was admitted
to the bar. His ability as lawyer was
early recognized and his rise at the bar
was rapid. Raised from among the people,
| and OF the people, he enters into the
| sympathies and feelings that guide the
masses. Kind and agreeable in his manner
he loves the association of the people, and
as lawyer he has always conducted him
self with becoming dignity, yet never felt
himself elevated above his fellows of the
farm and mill. He is industrious to fault,
and always quick to grasp the point upon
which cause must hinge.
These traits of character besides being a
| good anu effective speaker have made him
a successful lawyer and strong with juries.
His practice has been retained in the i'm
portant causes at the bar and frequently
heard in the Supreme Court of the State.
No lawyer of his years ever did more work
for nothing. A roor mans cause he never
left undefended, even when there was no
hope of reward.
| Mr.. Ikeler served for one term as District
Attorney, and has frequently been accord.
ed positions OF trust and responsibility by
his fellow citizens. Success never made
him giddy, but rather spurred him on with
renewed effort to attain higher rank in his
profession. His life has been governed by
a deep moral sense and great regard for
the right. He is now in the vigor and
prime of life and capable of doing the
labors of Judges position" 1t has moi
been our purpose to give any extended
biography of Mr.. Ikeler, but briefll to men
tion the elements of his character, which
have made him great as a lawyer, and
which so eminently qualified him for the
office of President Judge.
| Successful as man of business, success
full as lawyer, and if the suffrages of his
fellow citizens will grant him the privilege
he will be successful in the office of Judge
"a wise and conservative interpreter o.
the law and safe guardian of the people,
right"