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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
TELEPHONE MEN MET.

For the purpose of instruction
agents OF the various rural tele-
phone lines connected with the To-
cal Bell company met in Blooms
burg on Thursday with the agents
of the various nearby rural lines
II was the first meeting of its kind
to be he'd in this section. Present
at meeting. in addition to Division
Manager Bardo of Wilkes Barre
and the local agents were the fol-
lowing rural agents:
Charles Harris, Buckhorn line;
Boyd Christian, Dutch Hill line;
A. +. Artman, Frosty Valley line;
w. R. Kester, Black Run line;
George Dent, Hemlock; John How
ell, Fairview line; Frank Davis,
Candy line; George Mason, Miller
town line; Mr.. Seybert, White
School House line; Mr.. Kline,
Bowman Mill line; A. E. Patterson,
Orangeville line; Arthur Appleman,
Light Street line; and William
White, Summer Hill line.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
PRAISE FOR NORMAL.

When w. S. Hertzog, High
School inspector of the department
of Public instruction, announced
the result of the State committee
examinations of the students at the
Bloomsbury State Normal School
he paid splendid tribute to the
local institution.
In the course of his remarks he
stated that during the past year he
had visited practically every High
School in Pennsylvania, the visits
being made in his official capacity
as inspector. "In none of these
Schools" said Mr.. Hertzog. Ibid
I find graduate of the Bloomsbury
Normal who was a failure in his or
her work. This is something that
l can not say regarding the gradu-
ates of some other Normal schools"
This is a criticism of which every
teacher, official, and graduate of B.
S. N. S. can be justly proud, and
is tribute of highest worth to the
work that is being done at the To-
cal Normal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
PR0DDlNG ROAD SUPERVISORS.

Last week the COLUMBIAN called
attention to the decision of the
United States Post-Office Depart
ment to cooperate with local au-
thorities everywhere in seeing that
existing road laws were enforced
by requiring rural mail carriers to
report to the Department, through
the postmasters, all roads found in
bad condition. In the same issue
mention was made of the fact that
District Attorney Small had for
mally notified road supervisors and
constables to see that existing laws
were fully carried out, so far as
available funds would permit.
If the requirements are not en-
forced District Attorney Small will
compel those responsible therefore
to present their reasons to the court
at the September session. That
the federal authorities are equally
in earnest in their promise of coop
Grafton in this matter has been pro-
ven already in Bradford county.
There c. H. Ross, rural carrier
whose route runs out of Ulster,
caused the arrest of certain super
visors on charge of violating the
Pennsylvania statute requiring
road rupervisors to remove all loose
stones from the puolic highways of
their respective townships. When
the case was called before Squire
Meredith of Towanda, Mr.. Ross
agreed to withdraw the complaint
upon the supervisors promising to
remove the troublesome stones.
This action serves to emphasize
the warnings embodied in the no.
tices sent out heretofore. The de-
mand for good roads is almost uni
versal and it is obligatory upon su.
pervisors to see that the laws are
carried out Failure to do SO may
mean trouble not SO easily escaped
as in the Bradford county case, and
the fact that notice has been given
to enforce ,he law will not tend to-
ward a mitigation of the penalty
provided for reglecting that duty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
RETIRES FROM BUSINESS.

One of Bloomsburg's oldest and
| best known business men retires
from active work today. William
H. Gilmore has transferred his in.
terest in the restaurant business to
his SONS Charles and Harry, who
will conduct it along the same lines
that their father has followed.
Mr.. Gilmore has been in business
i'll this town for 46 years, and by
his honesty and integrity has won
for himself an enviable reputation
He has adhered strictly to the law
III conducting his business, and dur
ing his long career it has never
been suggested that he has violated
any regulation concerning the sale
of liquor.
His restaurant has been famous
for its toothsome dishes, the fried
oysters and fried chicken done up
under the skillful direction of Mrs.
Gilmore, could he surpassed no.
where.
AS a citizen Mr.. Gilmore has
been progressive man. Friend
ship Fire Company No. I, the larg-
est and best organization of the
kind in the town, is monument to
his activity in that line. He was
one of the organizers, and for many
years was the leading spirit in the
company. His ability as a fire
fighter was shown on many occas-
ions, when valuable service was
rendered in staying the flames, un
der his direction.
He fully equipped and bore all
the expenses Of good brass band
for several years.
| He is a veteran of the civil war,
and has always shown much inter
est in military matters.
AS man, citizen, and a patri-
OF, he is entitled to the rest he has
SO we'll earned, and in his retired
life he will have the same respect
and friendship that was his during
his younger and more active days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
GETS TWO DEGREES.

G. Edward Elwell, Jr., who
graduated at Trinity College. last
week, earned the degrees of Bach
elor of Arts and Bachelor of Sci
ence. The first was conferred up
on him last week Wednesday, but
owing to the rule of the college
that but one degree will be given
at time to tine same person, ne
will get his Bachelor of Science de-
gree next year. No further study
is required, and he will simply have
to appear next June and receive
his diploma, which has already
been earned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
Cl,sinu Exercises at The Normal School.

The tortieth annual commence
ment week at the Bloomsbury State
Normal School and Literary Insti-
tute opened on Sunday afternoon
at z o'clock, when DR.. d. J. Waller
preached the baccalaureate sermon
10 the graduating class, in the au-
ditorium.
His text was the second verse Of
the twelfth chapter of Romans,
"And be not conformed to this
world, but be ye transformed by
the renewing of your mind. that
We may prove what is good and &C
ceptable and perfect will of God"
The theme was Ideals, and
the address abounded in good
strong practical common sense.
MIDDLER DRAMA.
On Monday evening the Middler
class presented drama entitled
"The Elopement of Ellen" which
was very we'll done in the presence
of a large audience. Miss Bryant,
head of the department of elocu-
ton, superintended the preparation
of the play, and much credit is due
her, and all who took part, for the
excellence of the performance.
IVY EXERCISES.
At p. m. on Tuesday the plant
;nq of the class ivy took place on
the campus at the east end of Nor
NAL Hall. The porch was used as
a platform, and was elaborately
draped in the class colors.
The program was as follows:
Following the procession, Daniel
]. Mahoney made the Introductory
address, after which DR.. d. J. Wal
Ter made an address, followed by
the class poem by Nora G. Clancy;
the ivy Grafton by Alvin l.. Rum
mer; address, by Prof. G. +. Will
bur; class will, by Fred w. Diehl
and the planting of the ivy, by the
Senior class.
1t was very interesting program.
gram, and a large crowd was pres
ent.
CLASS DAY.
Next to commencement, class
day is of most interest to gradu-
ating class. The exercises were
held in the auditorium on Tuesday
evening at SIS. The hall was
filled, and the exercises were of a
very interesting character. The
following was the program:
/. Presidents Address, Daniel
J. Mahoney.
2. Mendelssohn, Over Hill,
Over Dale, Girls Chorus.
3. History, Gertrude Hobbies.
a. Essay, Elizabeth Hinckley.
S. Needham, In Blossom Time
(Soug). Sue f. Toole.
6. Prophecy, Teresa Tobin.
7. Grafton, w. Leroy White, Jr.
8. Mozart -Greig, Sonata c ma,
Ist Movement, Estella Adeline Mar
cy.
9 Memorial, Ray Mather.
10. Presentations, Miss Cora
Major and George F. Williams.
II. Class Song, Senior Class.
Words written by Mary A. Gill
gallon.
The class officers were: President,
Daniel ]. Mahoney; Vice President,
Marjory Reese; Secretary, Julia
Elizabeth Simpler; Secretary, Fred
w. DiehL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
SHOE STORE CHANGES HANDS.

Today the shoe store of w. H.
Moore goes into the hands of L. w.
Buckalew & Co. A. H. Armstrong
being the other member Of the firm.
They are active and energetic young
men, Mr.. Buckalew having had
considerable experience in the shoe
business. They will conduct an
up-to-date store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
The Normal School Sends Out a Large Class
OF Graduates.

The final exercises in the student
life of the class of 1909 were held
on Monday morning at ten o'clock,
when they received their diplomas.
The commencement program was
as follows:
Bohm, Festival March, B. S. n.
S. Orchestra.
Prayer, Rev. S. c. Dickson.
Beethoven, Serenade.
Commencement Address, George
Edward Reed, Dickinson College.
Presentation of Certificates to
Graduates of Supplementary
Course.
Presentation of Certificates to
Graduates of the Regular Course.
Presentation of Diplomas to
Graduates i'll College Preparatory
Department.
Presentation of Diplomas to Grad
uates in Commercial Department.
Presentation of Permanent Di-
plomas to Graduates Who Have
Taught Two Full Annual Terms.
Mozart, Marchalla Turka.
In the granting of degrees Chas.
L. Maurer 'oS, received that Of
Bachelor of Pedagogy.
The following persons had sub
jec,s added to their diplomas:
Bogert, Nellie E., 'oS-Advanc-
ed Psychology, Philosophy of Edu-
cation, Roman History.
Brundage, Pearl, West Chester,
'o5-Plane Trigonometry.
Coke. George W., '9s-Chem-
istry, Qualitative Analysis, S Ora
tions Cicero, 3 Books Virgil. AS
tronomy, Geology, German, Solid
Geometry, Plane Trigonometry,
Surveying, Zoology.
Greasy, Mark, '9I - Zoology,
English History, Surveying.
Deighmiller, Nellie, 'os - Ad-
vanced Psychology, Philosophy OF
Education.
Foster. Marcia, "a - Orations
Cicero, Chemistry.
Hayman, Eleanor L. M. 90
Chemistry, Discussion of Educa-
tional Questions based on O'Shea's S
Education as Adjustment.
Marcy, c. A, 'o6 - Physical
Geography.
Marcy, H. N, 'o7-Physical Ge-
ography.
Maurer, Chas Ia and S Ora
ton Cicero, Latin Prose, Roman
History, Greek History.
Morrison, Hannah B., '9o-Ge-
ology.
O'Connell, Elizabeth, En-
glish Literature.
Petrilli, Frank, 'oS-2nd Year
German.
Styer. George R. '9S-3 Books
Caesar, Chemistry. Solid Geometry.
Tiffany L. j., o5-3 Books Cae-
sar.
The following are the members
of the class of 1909:
REGULAR COURSE.
Acor, Stewart f., Turbotville; Bed
dali. Fannie May, Port Carbon; Ben
nett. Sue A.. Montoursville; Belts, Bes-
sic B. Galilee; Bevan. Mary Francisco,
Mauch Chunk; Bierman, Ethel Irene,
Bloomsbury; Birth, Jennie Nescopeck;
Bishop, Madeline ", Luzerne; Black,
Martha Huthinson, Bloomsbury; Bryant,
Leon D., Susquehanna; Carr, Nora d.,
w. Hazleton; Clancy, Nora g., Steel
ton; Cryder, J. Atlee, Willow Springs;
Diehl. Fred W., Danville; Eaton. EN-
ma, Dallas; Edwards, Mary, Kingston;
Eisenhauer Edwards, Miffiinyille; Fa-
gan, Elizabeth, Milnesville; Fairchild,
Enola, Nanticoke; Ferber, Sadie M.
Scranton. Fisher, Scott R. Ringtown;
Flanagan, Hanna Veronica, Silverrceekt
Fleckenstine, Jessie R., Orangeville;
Garrison, Florence Wynona, Dorrance-
ton; Gibbs, Alice w.. Wilkes-Barre; Gill.
gallon. Mary A., Plymouth; Gleason,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01

Ten members of the Bloomsbury
Driving Club have accepted the in
vitation of the Wilkes. Barre Driv-
ing Club to enter horses in the "a.
ces to be held at Wilkes-Barre on
Monday, July S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01
EATON HEADS A. G. & F.

Friends of Frederick H. Eaton
will be glad to learn that on Thurs
day he was again elected president
of the American Car and Foundry
company, a position which he has
successfully held for the past twelve
years. Elected to the position in
1907 after having served as clerk,
lumber purchaser, and on up to
vice president, he has always man
ifested great activity for the inter
ests of the company to which in a
great degree is due the advance
ment along all lines made by the
company during the past few years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-07-01

Miss Hendershott of Washing
ton, D. c. is the guest of Mrs.
Harry Keller.
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ENDREss-TAYLoR
Brilliant June Wedding Occurred at
One O'Clock This Afternoon

One of the most brilliant and pretty
June weddings of the season took
place at one o'clock this afternoon
when Adella May Endress, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Endress, was
Taylor of Hartford, Conn. The cere-
mony took place in the parlor OF the
brides home which was beautifully
trimmed for the occasion with maiden
hair ferns and daisies. Rev. George
S. Mills, pastor of the Second Congre-
gational church performed the cere-
mony, which was witnessed by about
sixty friends and relatives. The we'd
ding march was played by Harry
Phillips.
The bride was gowned In white mes
saline silk wita veil and carried a
shower bouquet of white Killarney ro-
attended by Miss Evlyn Haskell EN-
NETT of Concord, Mass, who wore
white pongee and carried bouquet of
roses. The best man was Walter
Taylor of Hartford, Conn. Miss Mar
ion Rose of Hudson, N. Y, and Miss
Marion Penfield OF Portland, Conn,
dressed in white and carrying bou-
quets of maiden hair ferns and dais-
les, acted as ribbon girls. They form
ed an aisle with ribbons and flowers
through which the bridal party pass
ed on entering the parlor.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the brides home which was at
tended by many relatives and friends.
The newly married couple left this af-
ternoon on a wedding trip, the destin-
alton of which was known only to
themselves.
The bride is one of the most well
known and estimable young ladies' in
town. She graduated from the local
nigh school in the class of 1906 and
later completed a two years course at
the North Adams Normal school.
Since her graduation from the latter
institution she has taught In the local
graded school and attained much sue
cess. During her school life and la
ter she has always been popular
among her many friends. TIE groom
is progressive young man and is
engaged in the insurance business for
the Connecticut Fire Insurance COM
pany in Hartford, Conn.
They were the recipients of many
beautiful presents of cut glass, silver
ware, etc, testifying to the esteem
and good will in which the young peo-
pie are held among their numerous
friends. The out of town guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor,
Mrs. c. H. Brazzell. Mrs. Walter Pen
field and daughter and F. p. Tracey of
Hartford, Conn. and Miss Mary Toom-
ey of Boston.
After their honeymoon they will re-
side in Hartford.
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BOX INSTEAD OF PULPIT
Pastor Demonstrates the Mysteries OF
Curve Pitching


An interesting baseball game took
place Monday afternoon on the That
cher pasture at the head OF Silver St,
between the older young men OF the
Second Congregational Sunday school
and Mrs. II. M. Ritchie's class of boys.
1t was a game that was replete with
brilliant stops, daring running and
mighty batting and the large and sell
ect audience which occupied the grand
stand on,a nearby hill were loud and
vociferous in its appreciation or disap-
prevail of their respective champions.
For the boys the famous "R. and s."
battery ofiiciated, namely Robert Ste
wart and Roderick Stewart Pitcher
Stewart was unable to settle down
and in the fourth inning after he had
been batted all over tae field his place
was taken by Dick Conan who was
effective during the remainder of the
game.
For the men the battery consisted
of George S. Mills, A. b. H. Q. X, Dart
mouth college and II. B. Monroe, p. s.,
Mr.. Mills being the slab artist. After
preliminary warming up the great
college pitcher gave a beautiful exhib-
were wonderful to behold.
The dazzling features OF the game
other tnan the work of the curve ma
kers were the fine catch OF a long fly
to deep center by Fielder h. Hart and
the dashing base running by Estes.
The Lineup was as follows:
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FATAL STABB|NG
IN LUMBER CAMP
AT READING
Workman Ends Life of Boss
With StiIetto
BOTH MEN ARE ITALIANS
Alleged Murderer Also Attempted to
Kill Woman and Commit
Suicide

Woodstock, June 223.-Francesco
Gennelaro, 81 years old last April who
came to this country about three years
ago from a town near Messina, Italy,
and who came to this state recently
to work with gang of Italians get
ting pulp wood near Plymouth King
dom, in the town of Reading stabbed
and killed a fellow countryman, Cas-
tellini Ceppino, boss of the camp,
about o'clock Monday afternoon. He
attempted to kill Luisa Thiralci, the
woman in the case. but was prevented
from killing her by Vincenzo Miratoto
an eye witness of the crime. 1t Is
said that GenRelaro, Ceppino and tne
woman came from the same town in
Italy and that Gennelaro was jealous
of Ceppino. with whom the woman had
been living
The knife used by the murderer was
wicked looking stilleto, about seven
inches long, dull and looking as though
it might have been made from an old
file.
Gennelaro later tried to kill himself
with a stone by 3b by " inches
in size and weighing one pound and IA
ounces, but without success. He mad
also in his possession a 30 calibre re-
volver of the Smith & Wesson make
which he did not use. When the ON
GERS arrived at the scene of the crime
the Italians had bound Gennelaro and
tied flim to log. Both Gennelaro and
Miratoto were brought here and lod
ged in Windsor county jail.
II is intended to bind the prisoner
over to Windsor county court, call a
special session of the grand jury and
| try the case at the present term.
Gennelaro has taken out his first
naturalization papers at Boston.
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STRICKEN ON STREET
(. J. Morrissey Suffered a Shock on
Tuesday Niuht

E. ]. Morrissey was stricken by a
shock of paralysis about IL O'Clock
last night. He was walking on North
street when he met DR.. Z. B. Daley
and complained of being i'll. They i'm.
mediately went to Mr.. Morrissey's
store on the same street and on enter.
ing the building he collapsed After
the physician had worked on the un
fortunate man for couple of hours
he rallied somewhat and was taken to
his home on Dewey street
Today his condition is considered
quite serious. He is paralyzed on hi:
left side and although not unconscious
ne is unable to speak much.
He has been in i'll health for some
time. complaining of stomach trouble
Lately, however. his condition seemed
more favorable and his general health
greatly improved.
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FORT WORTH BANK ROBBED
Cashier Held Up by One Robber In
Broad Day-$S,1oo Taken.

Fort Worth, Texas, June 23.--In
frontier style a nighwayman, de-
scribed as genteel in appearance Tues
day robbed the branch banking house
OF the Waggoner Bank and Trust
Company, in the heart of Fort Worth,
of $500 in currency. and escaped.
The robbery was the most daring
attempted In Texas in years cashier
Walter Il. King was alone in the bank
after closing time, balancing the bust
ness OF the day. when a man walked
In. AS the man approached the win
dow OF the cashiers desk King looked
into the barrel of revolver.
Make move or a noise of any
Kind and I'll kill you" was the greet
ing Mr.. King received. .
The cashier complied. Selling the
roll of bills the man walked out of
the door. King ran to a telephone as
ne saw the man walking down the
street and mingling with the crowds
with an air of unconcern. The police
reached the scene few minutes later
put the robber had disappeared.
AT the time of the robbery several
hundred persons were near the build.
ing. and many noted the strangers
arrival at the bank and his departure
put MS manner was so bland that ne
ala not arouse suspicion. Several
persons declare that he climbed into
waiting automobile after walking
several blocks, but the police place
niue credence in this assertion, and
Is believed he is still in Fort
worth. Searching parties are out in
force tonight.
Inc loss to the Waggoner bank is
covered by insurance. The bank of.
Tered reward of 81 900.
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100 MINERS WENT
DOWN BUT FEW
CAME Up
Explosion in Pennsylvania Coal
Region Today
MAY BE LARGE LOSS OF LIFE
Disaster In Lackawanna Coal and
Coke Company's Property May
Be Serious

Pittsburg, Pa, June 23.-An explos-
ion occurred tnis morning In the Lack
awanna Coal and Coke company's
mine at Wehrum, Pa, and unless later
reports bring more reassuring news,
one of the worst disasters in the coal
region may have happened.
An examination of the time card
shows that over a hundred men went
down into the mine this morning and
of this number only few have thus
far been brought to the surface.
The greatest excitement prevails
about the mouth of the shaft leading
into the mine. The officials are of the
opinion that the disaster is not so
serious as was at first believed but
there is great anxiety on the part of
the relatives and friends of the men in
the mine.
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