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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-25
VOL. 80
MORDEOAI MILLARD.

A few weeks ago Associate Judge
Mordecai Millard had a slight para.
lytic stroke, from which he recovered
so that he was able to be present during
the sessions of February court. On
Friday morning last at four o'clock he
had second stroke, and died on
Saturday morning at nine o'clock.
Judge Millard was born in Center
township on April 7, 1891. He was
a son of Reese and Elizabeth Millard,
and was married to Sarah J.. Hoffman
in December 1852. Nine children
were born to them, four of whom are
living. They are William H, Annie
E. and Mary l., residing at home,
and Ernest S. of Nanticoke.
Mr.. Millard was elected sheriff Of
Columbia county in 1867, and served
three years. He was then appointed
Steward of the Normal School, and
filled the position for one year. During
the session of 1912 he was appoint
ed doorkeeper of the House of Repre-
sentatives at Harrisburg. In 1875 he
moved back to his farm in Center
township, where he has since resided
In November 1890 he was elected
Associate Judge on the Democratic
ticket, and was reelected in 1895 fol
a second term Of five years. He wa:
man of genial disposition and hac
many friends all over the county. The
funeral took place on Tuesday morn
ing, and was largely attended.
A meeting of the Bar was held or
Monday morning, and appropriate
action was taken relative to the deatf
Of Judge Millsrd.
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ROBBERS ON ELEVATOR ROPES.
Night Watchmans Thrilling Battle With
Armed Thieves.

James Cleaver, employed as night
watchman at Mcconnell Bros. hard
ware establishment at Ashland, was
shot and beaten by burglars at an
early hour Tuesday morning. While
asleep on a cot in the Office he was
awakened by noise in front of the
office, and noting the time he leaped
out of bed and, seizing his revolver,
cautiously opened the Office door.
The elevator is directly in front Of
the office, and in this he saw man
cllnging to the ropes. He fired, but
had no sooner done so than he was
felled to the floor by another man,
who was standing behind him in the
Office. The man stepped in front of
the door and sbo. Cleaver while the
latter was lying on the floor, the
bullet taking effect in his thigh.
Cleaver was dazed for moment,
and when he recovered the men were
climbing up the elevator, He sent
two more bullets after them, then fell
back unconscious.
The shots had not taken effect, and
the burglars escaped. Cleaver was
taken to the Miners Hospital, where
he now lies in critical condition.
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KILLED IN A MINERS FIGHT.
A Drunken CarousaI Ends in the Death Of
One at Least.

A terrible shooting affray occurred
at Milnesville near Hazleton Sunday
afternoon, in which one man was in
stantly killed and another so badly
wounded that he cannot possibly re-
cover. Saturday was payday at the
collieries, and the men began to cele-
brate. Joseph Kuglich started out
with a two-gallon can, to have it filled
at the Mt. Scenery Hotel. There had
been fracas, and a number of his
countrymen followed, pummeling him
with stones.
He informed them that unless they
desisted he would shoot. They paid
no attention to him, and moment
later he drew his revolver and began
to fire. Joe Braddock fell with a
bullet through his heart, while Mike
Koshack was manned by bullet
striking him in the thigh. 1t was i'm
possible to obtain physician and the
loss of blood was so great that it is
feared he will die. When the news
reached Hazleton, Detectives REILLY
and Kennedy Immediately went to
the scene, but Kuglich had made good
his escape.
John Bonner, a well.known amateur
baseball player, was also shot through
the right leg in fracas at Lattimer.
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SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Wigfall entertained
a company Of about twenty married
people last week Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Rishton gave a
large party at the Bloomsburg Club
House last Thursday night in honor
of Mr.. Frank Sloan and his bride. In
the receiving line were Mr.. and Mrs
Rishton, Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan, Miss
Lila Sloan, Mr.. Boileau, of Baltimore,
Miss Bone of Scranton. The music
was furnished by three pieces from
Wilkes Barre, and was very good
Dancing continued until after two
o'clock in the morning. The refresh
ments were elaborate, and were wei
served. The house was beautifully
timmed with flowers and vines. AL
&gether it was very charming affair
and the leading social feature II
Bloomsbury for several years.
Those present from out OF towr
were, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Andreas o
Wilkes Barre, Miss Bone of Scranton
Mrs. Hanly of Berwick, Mr.. Boileal
of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A
Goodhue of Jamison City; Mis-
Brown of Williamsport; Harry Drel
fuss of Hazlcton Russell Kelly G
Danville.
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COMING ENTERTAINMENTS.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb
ruary as, s6, and a7th the latest in.
vention, Edison's Projectoscope, at
the Opera House.
Oyster supper at the Presbyterian
Church next Tuesday evening.
Thursday evening a5th inst, the
choir of st. Paul's Church will give a
chicken and flannel cake supper in
the Parish House. Tickets, IS cents.
Friday evening, a6th inst. Students
Lecture Course. Lecture by Rev.
Anna Shaw.
On Monday evening, March 1st, a
musicale will be given in the Presby-
terian Church, the proceeds Of which
will be sent to DIR. Jno. B. Neal in
China, towards the support of his
hospital.
Tuesday evening, March end,
lecture in the Parish House by Fred
Ikeler Esq, under the auspices of the
Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Announcements of any other en-
tertainments will be made under this
head without charge, by leaving word
at this office.
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ROYAL AROANUM RECEPTION.

Nearly two hundred persons, con-
sisting OF members of Bloomsburg
Council of the Royal Arcanum and
invited guests, assembled at the hall
in Lockard's building on Wednesday
evening. At $50 the meeting was
called to order by Regent A. W. Duy,
and the program consisted of vocal
solo by Ed. Ent; an address by Grand
Orator Weiss, Of Bethlehem quartette
by Messrs. Hartman, Ent, Eyer and
Yetter; address by Grand Regent
Leisenring, of Chambersburg violin
solo by Mr.. Keiple. Mr.. Weiss is a
member of the Legislature for Lehigh
county, and Mr.. Leisenring Is Luth
eran clergyman, and formerly lived at
Catawissa. Their addresses deal
with the history and the fraterna
features of the Order, as we'll as the
benefits derived from membership
They were very interesting, and botl
were literally applauded.
Refreshments consisting of friet
oysters, cold tongue, sandwiches
pickles, olives, sherbet, coffee ant
cake were nicely served by number
of young ladies under the direction o
Mrs. G.. E. Wilbur. The refreshment
were prepared at the Normal unde
the supervision Of Mr.. and Mrs. W
H. Housel, the former being mem
Der of the committee having tn
affair in charge. Everything wa
delicious, and was greatly enjoyed b
all. The whole affair was a gran
success, and the committee having
in charge are to be congratulate
upon their good management.
The Royal Arcanum is a soci;
fraternity with an insurance feature
Any one desiring information ca
obtain it from any member.
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The last of the "Musical Teas" at
the Parish House last Saturday even
ing was the most successful one yet
held. The attendance was large, and
the collection amounted to $I2.85.
The program consisted of chorus by
the choir; quartette by Mrs. Mellck,
Miss Miller, Messrs Hummer and
Elwell solo by Mrs. Melick; recita-
ton by Marie Robbins "Polly Hop
kins and Tommy Tompkins" by Anna
Greasy and Warren Turner a panto-
mime by Marie Robbins and Alfred
Armstrong, in which Mrs. DIR. Arment
sang behind the stage, and the action
was suited to the words dunfb-bell
drill by number of little boys ;
orchestral selections by Miss Maude
Runyon, c. P. Elwell and Frank
Miller; piano solo by Miss McLinn
recitation by A. w. Duy.
These pleasant gatherings Will be
resumed after lent.
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The last lecture in the Students
Lecture Course will be given by Rev.
Anna II. Shaw on Friday evening. If
the people of Bloomsbury appreciate
the efforts of the Normal School to
give us a series of splendid entertain
ments, they will fill the house. Owing
to the fact that it has stormed on sew
eral dates when these lectures were
given, the attendance has not been as
large as it ought to have been, and We
understand that the management will
fall short IN their expenses. Help
them out by liberal patronage. The
tickets are only 50 cents.
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"AGITATORs."

Fred Ikeler Esq, will deliver his
lecture on Agitators in the
Parish House next Tuesday evening.
This lecture has been given before in
Bloomsburg, Berwick, and several
other places, and is very highly spok-
en- of by those who heard it.
1t is repeated now by invitation of
the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and
the proceeds are for the organ fund
The lecture itself, and the object fol
which it is given should secure the at
tendance of all Eplscopalians, and az
many more as possible. Tickets 2:
cents.
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DEATH BY SUICIDE.

Susie Miller, aged about nineteen
years, died in terrible agony at the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Jacobs,
on Thursday afternoon, from the
effects of dose of paris green, taken
with suicidal intent. She was in good
spirits the day before and was out
with some friends till quite late Wed
nesday night, and while there was un.
doubtedly some cause for her taking
her own life, the relatives of the un-
fortunate girl can assign no reason for
rash act, and they will probably never
find out anything more about 1t.
The funeral took place on Satur-
day, lnterment in Rosemont cemetery
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-25

Misses Minnie Pollock and Cora
Miller entered this Office on Feb. 20,
1904, to learn the printing trade. 1t
was an experiment that had never
been tried In Bloomsbury, and we
were uncertain as to its success, but
a very short time proved that no mis-
take had been made. The young
ladies learned quickly, and soon be-
came rapid and accurate composltors'
Their presence gave tone to the com
posing room. Tomorrow they com
plete three years apprenticeship and
become full,fedged 'jours." Because
of their faithfulness and skill, theil
services will be retained.
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TERNEY-STOHNER.

Mr.. Daniel Terney, of this town,
and Miss Lizzie, daughter of B. Stoh-
ner, prop. of the Central Hotel, were
married by Rev. A. J. Mccain, in ST.
ColumDias church, at 7 O'Clock this
morning. After the ceremony was
over, the immediate friends of the
contracting parties returned to the
Central Hotel where the wedding
breakfast and reception was held.
Mr.. Terney is prominent young
man of town, and is one OF the repre-
sentatives of the Prudential Insurance
Co. May their welded life be long
and happy one.
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COURT HOUSE NEWS.
What Has Occurred There Since Our Form
or Report.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk w. H.
Henrie since those published last
week.
Fred B. Seesholtz of Berwick, to
Miss Frances Croft of the same place
w. A. Millington of Sayre, Pa, to
Miss Alice c. Compton of the village
of Lime Ridge.
Martin A.. Gearhart Of Mainville,
Columbia county, to Miss Racy Buch-
man of Zenith, Luz. county, Pa.
Benz. F. Rhoads of Berwick, to
Miss Vestie Vest of the borough of
Berwick.
Cyrus Lucas of Bloomsbury, to Miss
Katie Shultz of the same place,
Spirik Karlyak of Centralia boro.,
to Miss Anna Zywan of Mt. Carmel.
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A pleasant surprise party was given
the Misses Fannie and Avis Burcher.
by their young friends, at the formers
home on Leonard Street, Thursday
evening of last week. Music and
games of various kinds took up the
evening until about eleven o'clock,
when all were invited to the dining
room, where all did justice to the
many good things spread before them
The occasion was happy one, ant
all left, hoping to take part in anothe
surprise party in the near future.
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Those who attended the entertain
ment given by Miss Sue J. Stapleton,
elocutionist, at the Lutheran church
Tuesday night, were royalty enter
tanned. The whole program consisting
of twelve numbers was rendered in a
very pleasing manner. The violin
solo by Mr.. Keiple Of the Normal
School was among the noteworthy
features. The attendance, we regret
to say, was not as large as it should
have been, and all those who stayed
away missed rare treat.
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Mrs. Fannie Margaret Kistler, wife
of Benjamin Kistler, died at her home
in Candy on Saturday last, aged 6I
years, 6months and 10 days. She was
endowed with cheerful temperament,
beloved by a large circle of friends,
and her death has caused much
sorrow among them. A husband and
three children, namely, Ida, wife OF
our townsman J. w. Masteller,
Amelia and Freas are left to mourn
her death. The funeral took place
on Monday, conducted by a former
pastor, at the Evangelical Lutheran
Church at Candy, and was largely
attended.
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Congratulations.
WILLIAMsPoRT, Feb. IS, IS9

WILLIAMsPoRT, Feb. IS, 1897.
Hon. w. R. KoCHER, Mayor-Elect,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
MY DEAR SIR Permit me to most
heartily congratulate you on your
grand "victory" and election to the
position of Mayor of your city. That
the people of Bloomsbury chose
wisely is without question. l trust
your term of Office may be most salts
factory to the people you represent,
as well as pleasure to yourself
Very truly yours,
JAMES MAUsEL, Mayor,
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LOST $4,000 IN A BURNING HOUSE.

After saving $4,000 to purchase a
new home, Edward Wolfgang's treas
ure was consumed by fire which on
Tuesday destroyed the residence of
the young mans father, John Wolf
gang of Shamokin. The young man
kept the money in the attic, and VAIN
ly tried to force his way through the
fire and smoke to rescue the roll.
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Mrs. Wellington Kashner, aged
about twenty-six years, died at home
between Fourth and Fifth Streets,
Wednesday morning, after a short ill
ness of about three weeks. A hus-
band and two children, Mary, aged
seven, and Harold, aged three, survive
At the time of going to press, the
time for holding the funeral was moi
made known.
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Coleman Lewis, who has been
clerking at the store of J. NJ Gliding
for the past few years, has severed his
connection with that firm and moved
to Scranton. He was a genial and
obliging clerk, and during his stay in
our town made many friends.
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/. G.. Deitrick has sold his store on
Market Square to William Deltrlck,
and the latter has transferred 1t to
Mrs. Blanche Deitrick. The business
will be conducted by l. G. Deitrlck,
Agent.
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NORMAL 8, PITlsTON 8.

There was a good attendance at
the basket ball game Friday night, to
witness the Normal boys add another
victory to their long list
The game itself was not very
brilliant one, and fouls and rough
plays were numerous, but as our boys
came out victorious everyone left the
"gym" satisfied.
Not until few minutes before the
game did the Normal team learn that
seven men and divided floor was to be
played, and as they have not practiced
it and were obliged to play men to-
gether who have not been practlcing
with each other, the victory can be
considered great one. Pittston
has been practicing this way and
has some very strong players and
played rough game from the start.
The line up:
Berry F. At tack Van valicnberg,
S;:;f S:::; $::: fl. ''. S:';:.,. s;;;:; S:;::.
Ws'sii, Wo1,5ins,on, Defense S1ss'd, T'sssi..
Score-Normal 6, Pittston 3.
Fouls -Worthington 2, Fox, Moore,
Young, Sheetz, McGuffie, Nagle.
Goals from field-Moore, Fox, Van
Valkenberg From fouls-Moore 2,
Van Valkenberg. Referee-Detwiler.
Umpire-G. J. Thomas. Time-two
halves of twenty minutes.
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Go to the Parish House tonight and
get good supper of chicken and hot
cakes, for IS cents.
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In their favor that everybody
is working for in business,
ourselves included. Just at
present, however, it is to our
interest to dispose of every
winter weight Suit, Overcoat,
Storm Coat, or Refer at any
price rather than carry over.
It's not profit we're after.
We're not looking for it. ne
dunn weight Suits are now
ready for those who do not
want to invest in heavy goods.
This is truly bargain time.
SPRING HATS READY.
GIDDlNG'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

cATLIN-In this city July 2. 1891. y. W. stuyvesens
Funeral services at ST. Church. % and 10Th
Ct, Tuesday July o. at 10 a. m
Relatives and friends invited % attend without W-
Their notice.
interment az Woodawn.
Special train will Grand Central Depot AT II a. m
CuNNINGHAM-At East Orange ~ J.. Saturday
July Of heart failure. Ida. wife OF Joseph H. Gun
nngham. 49,, ,,. ~.
10 Chestnu,-st.. East Orange Tuesday. the ssh
inst. at p. m
HALI<-Sherman b. Hall died No. Is West 3oth-st on
the morning Of July 81 pneumonia In his ootn year
Guilfoi. Conn. at convenience az fafny
New Haven papers please copy.
KRAMER-Oa July 2. at the reciory. Bath Beach Long
Island, Julia Anne Jackson wife Of the Rev John W.
Kramer.
Funeral from the Church Of the Holy Spirit, 2eh and
Benson ayes. Bath Beach. on Monday. July D. AZ IL
a. m.
Baltimore papers please copy.
LANGFoRD-suddenly at Twilight Park. July 3 IL
Rev. W. : fangford u. D.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
LLOYD-At Melbourne Australia May ga 1891, William
H., eldest Of the Rev. William and Mary Lloyd
Funeral the Central Congregational church.
No. 900 West 57th-s,., Wednesday. July !, At 40
lnterment private.
SEELY-on Friday. July 2 Jane Horton. caughter q
Edward II. and Jane II. Seely.
Funeral residence No. PSI Hicks 81.
Brooklyn. Sunday. AT p.
STINER-Joseph stlner. at hts home in Dobos Fern.
~ Y. in his 10th year.
Carriages Will be in waiting az the Grand central STE
Funeral will be held Salem Fields Cernetsys
Cypress His. al II a. m
WElLMAN--At Sharon. Conn. July . 1897. In bis Sth
year, George +. Ncllman
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THE PRESIDENT IN CANTON.
WARMLY WELCOMED BY HIS FRIENDS
AND NEIGHBORs

Il GREAT CROWD ESCORTS HIM TO THE HOME
OF HIS MOTHER, WHERE HE MAKES
BRIEF SPEECH.
Canton, Ohio, July 3-President Mckinley
and his party reached the city at 1880 O'CLOCK
this morning and were met at the station by
the people Of the city. en- masse. large pro-
portion Of the populace marched In parade 10
receive and escort the party, bands. military
companies, old soldiers and the organizations OF
last fall being conspicuous In the line. Ihou-
sands OF others went to the station unorsahiAeo'
and the crowd there almost equalled that OF
March l, when Major Mckinley departed TOT
the Inauguration. Booming cannon announced
the train as 1t crossed the city boundary line.
The President and his party were the guests
Of Superintendent Starr OF the pennsylvania
lines on the daylight ride from Pittsburg this
morning. Although they travelled quietly on a
regular train. thousands Of people were gathered
at nearly every station. At Alliance and Salem
the crowds were particularly large. The Presi-
dent, unattended, went to the rear platform and
shook hands with hundreds Of his old constitu-
ents Men, women and children clambered on
the train. Many reached into the car windows
to grasp the Presidents hand Eighteen miles
from home the Canton Reception Committee
headed by Judge George F. Baldwin, John Z.
Dueber and a dozen others. boarded the train
At Canton the crowd great the police
were kept busy making way from the stat'oh
platform to the carriages. The organized parade
OF citizens and militia, marshalled by Captain
Harry Frease, moved promptly through the
streets with the Stars and Stripes displayed
from nearly every window OF the mile march u
the home of the Presidents mother.
The jam about the home OF Mrs. Nancy Aiilsoh
Mckinley was terrific. The beautiful lawn
about the modest home was nearly laid waste
before the President greeted his mother now al
the age of lightweight. The band piayeo
Home, Sweet Home" and Judge BALDWIN ue-
livered an address Of welcome. to which fresi-
dent Mckinley, amid great applause. replied as
follows:
Judge Baldwin and my fellow-citiZens: am
glad to meet you all 1t has been to me grea.
Measure TO return to my old home, and tina.
pleasure has been greatly enhanced NY 'ne
warm and generous reception accorded 10 me ny
nv friends and neghbors. There is no piace III
this wide world so dear TO me az canton unreal
appIause) And there is no place anywhere pe
meath the sun like home. CA voice; goa pless
you" and checrs) | am glad to meet anu eisc
YOU here to-day. l thank my old friend Juuse
baldwin for the gracious words ne mas spoNei.
I'm your behalf In giving me welcome, ana u 20.
that during my brief stay here shali haNe r,,e
pleasure of seeing very many OF you personally
And want YOU to know that ! have looked 1or-
ward with unaltered pleasure to my iorty -eien.
hours here at my old home surrounded %! ny
old friends Great applause and cries OF "oou
GOodv') I thank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

graduation he entered the Theological institute III
Connecticut and in 1872, after two years course
received his preachers license in the Gongrega,
tonai Church. Later he entered the protes, ann
and subdeacon in 1913. From there he entered the
Roman Catholic Church, and in "! ne was vins,O or
S C. He became associate member OF r ine Sew
tached TO the Church of the Redeemer. In Thirdst,
in 1851 He was made Superior OF the commu MY
OF Paust Fathers in 1885, succeeding ra'ie'
Hecker. ,,,,.x.o,
After Father IIewits, return from Wasm,ne, ,Sa
he found that his health would not permit i ii
assumption of active work, and he devoted ms
time to literary ,abors. Two months ago ne W., VIZ
compelled TO take to his bed. On Tuesday night
the last rites OF the Church were administered by
Father Walter Elliot Father Hewitt was the au-
thor of many theological works.