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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-11-07
A New Author in the Field.


The Broadway Publishing Company. Of
New York, has issued new book bearing
the title ''Squiggins Corner" by Mosetta
Crane Strickland The author is well
known in this neighborhood, being the
step-daughter of Rev. John H. Boswell,
sonage here for several years. Those who
had the pleasure of her acquaintance re-
member her as bright, forceful young
woman, brilliant In conversation, earnest
in debate, aggressive and firm. but always
willing to concede point well taken, even
though at variance with her own ideas.
Squiggins Corner is townlet, settled
by the Squiggins and dominated by them,
root and branch. The Squiggins, as
might be inferred, could not boast of anE
Gent lineage but for that lack they made
up with their aggressiveness. Having
spent the major portion of her life in the
family of Methodist minister, the author
has had any quantity of opportunities for
observing the many phases of human ma
ture in the different localities in which
ministers of that denomination are COM
PEELED to reside. She has faithfully por-
trayed her recollections, weaving them in
to the life of minister and his wife who |
were sent to Squiggins Corner. An ardent |
advocate of the Temperance cause, Miss |
Strickland has given some strong examples |
of the bad results of indulgence in liquor,
with the good influences of temperance.
A fine portrait of the author is in the
book, and the dedication is delightfully."-
1t is: ITO every honest |
heart, who through encouragement, trial
and persecution has helped cast up high
way of safety for tempted men and wom-
en-, and who are willing to march in the
of the great reform as mes
senger of The King, allowing no manner
of man to intercept, is this book dedicated.
The hireling f1eeth, because he is a hire
ling and careth not for his sheep"
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DIED.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2, at Riverton, Bar
bara Elizabeth, widow of Edward BoultOn
DEAcoN.-November4 4, at Bordentown, John
Deacon. aged "a years.
Observation-Disclosures 81, at Philadelphia, Thomas
J. DeCou, formerly of Haddonfield.
DIcKsoN.-October q, at Evesboro, Evans
Dickson, aged % years and months.
DuNBAR.-November l, at Mount Holly,
Benjamin T. Dunbar. aged "a years and
weeks.
DEITz.-November l, at Florence, Howard
w. Dtetz.
EvENs.-October go at Marlton, Elizabeth
W., wife of Joseph X. Evens, aged IS years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4, at Philadelphia,
Elizabeth, widow of Miller Howard, in her 9lst
year. Inferred at Crosswicks.
SrEEL.-October 81 at Burlington, Richard
A., infant son of Arthur L. and Margaret
Steel.
WILLE.-November s, at Bridgeboro, M.
Elizabeth, wife OF the late Anton Willie, in her
7Sd year.
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brings on distress after eating, with heaviness
and hardness of the stomach, sick headache.
weary and tired feeling that is not relieved
by rest, unhealthy eruptions on the skin, con-
stipation, loss of appetite, pains in the sides
and back, etc. These are but few of the symp-
toms OF indigestion and dyspepsia. To multi
tudes who thus suffer MOTHER SEIGELs CDR
ALIVE SYRUP has proved a help and a blessing.
Price 6Oc and 3Oc a bottle. 1t will cost you
nothing to try 1t. Sample free. Address A. J.
White, No. 1877. 1853 Duane ST., New York.
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MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used over sixty years by millions of mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Dtarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in everyipart of the world. Twen-
ty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask fol
Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup and take
no other.
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DUREND'S
Telephone No. 8.


WHAT YOU WANT WE CAN
SUPPLY. Let US give you few
suggestions, Mrs. Housekeeper.
GRADUATED sugar, SC lb.
Pepper hash, home made, Ioc ct.
Sour krout, home made, SC at.
Large sour Pickles, 1oc doz.
Sweet Pickles, SC doz.
When you buy CANNED
GOODS be sure your grocer sends
you the new goods,snot some put
up last year or the year before.
Our goods are all NEW and we
have them in a larger stock than
ever.
A large can of whole Tomatoes,
Ioc: Corn, three varieties, 10, II,
I5c; Peas, about dozen brands,
10, II, 15c; Frying Tomatoes, I5c.
Call and see our display of
DRIED FRUITS. One lady
said to us: "those peaches are al
most like preserved peaches after
they are cooked" and she is right.
The celebrated Muir Peach, I6c
h., fine large Apricots, 16c lb. !;
large meaty Prunes, Ioc ID.
Do you make your Mince Meat
or Fruit Cake? If so you will
find it will pay you to get your
fruits of us. These goods are all
new and just came in.
Clear Corsican Citron, zoe ID. :;
Lemon and Orange Peel, zoe ID. !;
Currants, cleaned, 1oc package.
New Sultana Raisins, nc pack
age; Sweet Cider, 25c gallon.
When you hear of Durand's
own make of SAUSAGE and
SCRAPPLE and then see it, and
taste it, you will always buy it.
New Smoked Hams, I2c ID.
Picnic Hams, &C lb.
Quality and quantity for little
money.
G. w. DURAND,
10 and 80 MAIN STREET.
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IA Berkely Street,

Only little cold in the head may b
the beginning of an obstinate case of Nasal
Catarrh. Drive out the invader with Ely s
Cream Balm applied straight to the in
famed stuffed up air-passages. Price SOC.
If you prefer to use an atrmizer, ask for
Liquid Cream Balm. 1t has all the good
qualities of the remedy in solid form and
will rid you of catarrh or hay fever. No
cocaine to breed dreadful habit. No
mercury to dry out the secretion. Price
75c., with spraying tube. All druggists,
or mailed by Ely Bros, SO Warren street,
New York.
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The FARMERS NATIONAL BANK
MOUNT HOLLY. N. r

Organized
carefully conducted modern organization with every fac
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any Grange IN your present banking relations we would be
positors. - M III Oui ue
Booklet tells you how by mail. Write for IT.
Ne pay three Per cent interest Savings Department
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and gutter planks at street crossings, thus
creating a dangerous situation, can only
result in injury when person falls into
the trap, and such work should not be the
aim of any person out for little fun
The celebration of Halloween in fancy
costume and parading about town is all
right and calls for little or no restriction.
Tick-tacks and other innocent features are
not out of place, but q check should be
put on those who search the town over
for opportunities to commit mischief
Blowing of numerous whistles on Thurs
day morning, about $50 O'Clock, indicat-
ed that a fire had broken out, and it
proved to be in the hay press building
connected with the grain warehouse of
Fenimore Bros, at the foot of Grant
street. The structure was of corrugated
iron and has only recently been erected.
How the fire started is mystery. Allen
Fenimore says some person may have
been smoking about the place. or that
sparks might have originated from the
friction of belt running the press, which
heretofore caused smoke to appear. but it
was thought that trouble had been RENE
died. The flames spread rapidly, send
ing up large volume of black smoke.
Good results were accomplished by plug
streams serving to check the progress of
the fire until the steamers got into service.
The firemen, aided by favorable wind,
saved the warehouse, the most costly part
of the plant. The threshing machine was
in operation when the fire broke out, but
it was saved by bucket brigade. By the
side of the building were five freight cars,
some of them filed with baled hay and
straw Two were somewhat burned,
but the other three were hauled away by
a locomotive. The loss will be about
$500 over the insurance. The firm will b.
put to much inconvenience as they wer,
very busy. A new building will be erected
as soon as possible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09

INTIMATELY associated with Business the SOUND
BANK 1t assists Legitimate but dcouages hazardous
working
iedwhle promotes the stability
takngs of its
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
NARROW ESCAPE.
Ice Gave Way Beneath Weight Of Team But
Fortunately Water Was Not Deep.

w. B. Rhoades, agent in this
seci " for the Grand Union Tea
Comp i, he'd a hazardous ex-
perience while crossing the river on
the ice a short distance below the
bridge at Catawissa toward evening
Friday afternoon. He was driving
across with his team aud had
reached point about twenty feet
from shore on this side when the
ice suddenly gave way precipitatirg
driver, horses and wagon into the
stream. Fortunately the water was
not deep. Mr.. Rhoades got out
unaided and with the assistance of
some men succeeded, after the ice
was broken to the shore, in getting
the horses out with much difficulty.
The contents of the wagon were
ruined by the water.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
Lenten Services.

Il he Lenten season. opened on
Wednesday. Services were held at
St. Paul S church morning and even
ing, the Rev. Lewis Nichols of Lock
Haven preaching t night. T h e
services will be as follows:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:3op NJ
Wednesdays, 9:3oA. NJ. 1880 P. NJ.
Fridays, 9;3o A. NJ. 4:3o P. NJ.
Saturdays. 700 P. NJ.
Next week, Wednesday, the Rev
G. l. Brown, rector of st. Johns s
Church, Bellefont, will preach in
the evening.
Special lenten services are being
held in ST. Matthew's Evangelical
Lutheran Church by Rev. J. E. By
ers, the sermons on Sundays being
especially appropriate for the sea.
son. During Holy Week daily serv-
ices will be held.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
DIRECTORS CONVENTION.
A GoodIy Attendance Notwithstanding thai
Weather Was Indictment.

A gratifying attendance and deep
interest characterized the second
annual convention of the School
Directors Association held in the
Court House yesterday. The morn
ing session convened at ten o'clock.
President of the Association, DR.. L.
B. Kline. presided. Rev. J. D..
Thomas, pastor of the Reformed
Church, conducted devoti o n a
exercises, after which DR.. Kline
made an excellent address to the
meeting. Jas. c. Brown followed
with an able talk, with reference
to the address of the State presi-
dent, at the Penna. Directors Con-
vention.
State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Nathan c. Shaffer was
the next to speak. His address
was what he styled a Plea for
the Child" Mr.. Shaffer is clever
logician and clinches his arguments
we'll. His address was the very
essence of force and defniteness,
and was most highly enjoyed.
The last speaker at the forenoon
session was Prof. G. H. Albert,
who voiced some high minded
views along educational lines.
The afternoon session convened
at two o'clock. A. w. Ewes spoke
on "The Parental Side of Educa-
ton" followed by f. B. Hartman,
with an excellent paper on "The
Value of Music in the Public
Schools" J. P. Hill discussed
What Directors may do to Arouse
More Educational Interest in the
Rural School," after which Supt,
Shaffer addressed the convention or
School Supervision"
The closing remarks were made
by County Supt. w. w. Evans
who spoke in clear, forceful man
ner. Mr.. Evans has developed {
style of speaking that always keep.
his audience on pleasant terms will
him, and contributes much to the
enjoyment of his hearers.
There were in all seventy-thret
directors present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
QuiCk'S Coal Office
Destroyed by Fire.
Burglars After Blowing Open
the Safe Leave Building to
Devouring Element.
CHRISMAN'S STORE VISITED

When daylight dawned on Tues
day ]. G. Quick S coal Office, a good
sized frame structure along the P.
& r. Railroad tracks, not far from
the Magee Carpet Mill, was heap
Of smouldering ruins. The destruc-
ton of the building was directly
traceable to visit of a gang of
desperadoes, who evidently think
ing that the safe contained meney,
blew it open with dynamite. Either
the force OF the explosion upset the
stove, or else the perpetrators,
chagrined at not finding any money
in the safe knocked the stove over.
The night watchman at the Car
pet Mill, was the first to discover
the fire. He was making his rounds
about four o'clock, when his at
tention was attracted by the blaze.
He hurriedly investigated and found
that nearly all of the interior was
in flames and burning fiercely. He
sent in an alarm from box FL.
Among the early arrivals on the
scene were Albert Chamberlin and
William Cox who by dint of hard
work and bravery succeeded in saw
ing the books.
By this time the Good Will and
Liberty Fire Companies were on
hand. but the fate of the building
was sealed and they could do little
more than prevent the spread of
the fire to the adjacent structures.
An investigation after the fire
had been extinguished revealed
unmistakable evidence that dyna.
mite had been used. The outer
door of the safe was badly bent and
twisted. and the inner door was
considerably rent.
CHRIsMAN's STORE VISITED.
Later in the morning it was learn.
ed that J. H. Chrisman's harness
store at the corner of Main anc
Railroad streets had been included
in the raid. The door had beer
forced open with a sharp edged
instrument and the money drawer
removed from its position anc
thrown on the floor. But here toC
the burglars failed in their effort.
to enrich themselves. 1t is eviden'
that the motive was purely mer
cenary, as nothing else in the store
or at least so far as could be seen
had been disturbed.
1t is known that several sus
picious looking characters had beer
seen in that section of town for .
day or two preceding the fire, ane
they are doubtless the ones wht
committed the crimes.
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LAST SAD RITES.

The high esteem in which he
was held and the personal respect
toward Rudolph H. Ringler was
attested by a large attendance at
the funeral Monday afternoon. In
cluded among those present were
many members of the secret socie-
ties to which he belonged, namely;
Washington Lodge No. eos F. and
A. NJ; Bloomsbury Council No.
I46 o. U. A. M LaVallete Com
mandery No. 81 Knights of Malta
and Van Camp Lodge No, IAo l.
o. o. F. The procession left the
house at one o'clock and proceeded
to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
where services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. ] E. Byers, as
sisted by Rev. w. M. Tinker, of
the Baptist Church. The choir of
the church sang several beautiful
selections. Many beautiful flowers,
from the secret societies and friends,
were banked about the casket.
The pail bearers were w. H. Cook,
w. M. Lemon and William Traub,
of the Knights of Malta, and
Isaiah Obi, F. H. Eyerly and VIM.
Dieterick, of the United American
Mechanics. The services at the
grave were in charge of the
Masons and were conducted by H.
A. M'Killip Master and Rev. w.
M. Tinker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09

The Sound Conservative, Progressive Policy Of the
Bloomsburg Dationol Bank
ity and ACCOUNTS WELCOMED.
A. 2. SCHoCH, President. WIN. H. HDLAY, Cashier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
FIRE PlEND AT WORK AGAIN.

The fire fend who has been
operating in and about Catawissa for
more than a year, during which
time several buildings principally
barns have gone to feed the flames,
was at work again last evening.
This time it was Philip H. Miller s
barn, and that the building was not
entirely wiped out of existence was
no fault of the miscrean,. His plans
were we'll laid A good portion of
the floor was saturated with kero-
sene, as we'll as the sides of the
building. Mr.. Miller was in an out
house only few yards from the
barn and the first glare of the fire
challenged his attention. AS luck
had it, there were several buckets
of water standing inside the barn
door, and Mr.. Miller quickly put
them on the fire, extinguishing
the blaze.
An alarm had been sent in, the
fire department was out, and the
greatest excitement prevailed. The
incendiary has been rampant in
Catawissa of late. This makes four
attempts within a year all made
about the same time in the evening
and right in the face of the fact that
the Locust Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. of Locust township has offered
reward of $1,000 for the arrest and
conviction of the person or persons.
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Likes the Columbian.

In letter enclosing $I.oo for an
advance subscription to the CoLUM-
BIAN, Mrs. S. J. Campbell, of Or
angeville R. F. d. No. says: II
cannot we'll get along without your
paper" This kindly expression
makes us feel that our efforts to pub
lish a first class weekly paper are
being appreciated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
Very Pretty
Church Wedding.
Paul Z. Harman and Miss Flora
A. Skeer Joined in Happy
WedloCk.
SPLENDID ARRAY OF GUESTS

marked the celebration of the nup-
tials of Paul Zahner Harman,
youngest son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter S. Harman, and Miss
Flora A. Skeer, daughter of Mrs.
Laura +. Skeer. The event took
place in the Methodist Episcopal
church, before large company Of
invited guests as we'll as many
others who were attracted by the
popularity of the two young people
concerned.
The ceremony, which was per-
formed by DR.. w. P. Eveland, pas
tor of the church, was pretty one.
Miss Skeer attired in a beautiful
gown of white crepe de chine,
trimmed with Irish point lace,
wearing a veil surmounted with
orange blossoms, made a charming
bride, and her bridemaids, who
were Miss Florence Beisel Of Phila-
delphia, Miss Julia Sharpless of
Bloomsbury, and Miss Mable Hart
eel of Mifflinville, and the maid of
honor Miss Bess Cleaver of Phila-
delphia, the former dressed in white
net over taffeta, and the latter in
white batiste over white taffeta, and
all carrying shower boquets Of
violets, constituted picture fair to
look upon. The ushers were Mr..
Gerald Gross OF Bloomsbury, Mr..
Richard Lockard of Berwick, and
the brides brothers, Mr.. Lloyd B.
Skeer and Mr.. Joseph A. Steer.
The bridal party entered the
church from the Sunday School
room, during the rendition of a
song selection by Miss Margaret
Andreas of Wilkes Barre, and took
their positions in front of the altar,
appearing in the following order
First the ushers, followed by the
ring bearer, Frank Ikeler, Jr. son
of Hon. and Mrs. Fred Ikeler
then the bridesmaids, after which
came the maid of honor, and ther
the bride, leaning on the arm of hel
brother Mr.. Charles o. Skeer
The groom and best man, hi.
brother, Hon. John G. Harman
met the party at the altar, where
the happy words were spoken.
The evening, unfortunately, wa:
rather stormy, and did not bring
the typical early spring weather
which during several of the days
previous, glorifed this particula,
section. But the large company o
people who assembled at the cere
mony and the following reception
at the brides home, were obliviou
to weather conditions, as they hat
come to see and be seen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harman departed
amid shower of rice, and wei
wishes OH the S:44 D. L. & w
train for a tour to Jamaica. The,
will be at home after April 5th, a
326 Market Street.
Among those from out of towi
who attended the wedding: Mr.
and Mrs. George Mcdonald, Mrs
A. II. Hazlett and J. Guy Sloppy
of Scranton Mrs. Martha Hartzel
and daughters, Miss Maude Winter
steen and Mrs. Robert Winter
steen, of Mifflinville Mrs. J. c
Wintersteen and family, of Numi
dia; Mrs. Fetterolf and daughters
Dorothy and Nellie, of Mazeppa
Miss Bess Cleaver and Mrs. Vim
Cleaver, of Philadelphia Mis-
Elizabeth Andreas, Miss Margare
Andreas, Miss Fannie Andreas
Miss Emma Courtright, Miss Mont
gomery, Mrs. Dora Mourey, O
Wilkes Barre; Miss Grace Nc
ANAL and Richard Lockard, o
Berwick; Louis Plaza and Will
Hazen, of Wyoming Seminary
Rev. and Mrs. Harry Harman, O
Milton.
n IL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09
Election at Public Library.

At meeting held Tuesday after
noon the following library directors
were elect: Mrs. S. c. Greasy,
Miss l.. p. Waller, Mrs. J. G.
Wells, Mrs. Samuel Wigtall, Mrs.
+. B. Tustin. Mrs. J. G.. Harmau,
Mrs. J. l.. Dillon, Col. ]. G. Freeze,
Messrs. c. w. Miller, o. H. Bake
less, ]. X. Townsend, Louis Cohen
The tellers were Geo. f. Elwell
and A. u. Schoch.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09

Secretary Morgan of the Y. M.
c. A. has completed the arrange
ments for Sunday afternoons meet
ing in the Opera House. All the
fire companies have been invited to
be present. Special music has been
prepared and the address will be de-
livered by Hon. Fred Ikeler.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09

c. c. Peacock has resigned from
the board of directors of the Rich
ard Manufacturing Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-09

Ten days in Jail on bread and
water was the sentence passed upon
Frank Hire by President Town
send, after the hearing given the
prisoner in the Council Chamber
on Tuesday. Hire, it seems, is
possessed of an undue propensity
for house breaking. Among the
houses into which he attempted to
effect an entrance was that of E.
B. Tustin on South Market street.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-07-20
A Senator 10 Get Light Sentence.

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, has
been convicted of connection with Il e
land frands in the west. Senator
Mitchell's otfense consisted in giving
material aid to certain land grafters
in Oregon, by introducing the head
CRATER to the departments and reco-
mending him, and by accepting qay
from the grafters for his Influence
before the departments. Inasmuch
as the land commissioner was an Or
egon man very close to Mitchell, the
incident amounted practically to
bribery. Senator Mitchell is sup
ported by powerful political influence
In the west and he made hard fight
to prevent conviction. But for the
perslstency of the legal department
or the government tC break up the
land grating the senator probably
would never have been brought to
trial. The usual effort for a new trial
Will be made and an appeal to higher
courts to secure reversal on techni-
calitles. The sentence under the
conviction mi ght be as much as two
years in prison and SO, 200 fine. The
jury, however, recommended leniency
and Judge DeIIaven is not likely to
make Il severe sentence.