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tiff ft ffl i mm VOL 40. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST j, 1905. NO. 35 mm nil ACCOUNTS j' AT THE Farmers National Bank. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $I4O.O0O. We are constantly adding new accounts and our business is increasing at a very satisfactory rate". If you have not al ready opened an account with us, we invite you to do so now. In Point of Business Success and Financial Strength this Bank Occupies Front Rank. STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF " C. M. CKEVELING, Pres. M. MILLEISEN. Cashier. Potter's Death. Pushing Investigation in Mud Pond Drownlng.-Coroner's Jury Finds Verdict. TWO MEN SUSPECTED. There are still further develop ments in the peculiar drowning of Arthur Potter in Mud Pond, near Jamison City, an account of which was given in these columns last week. As the days pass new features continue to turn up and Col. R. Bruce Ricketts, owner of the pond, is going to sift this mysterious inci dent to the very bottom. After the body of Potter had been washed a large scar was found along the temple. This scar looks as thuogh it had been made with a club or blunt instrument. The skin is badly bruised and it is thuoght that there might be a fracture of the skull. Coroner Dobson, of VVilkes-Barre, did not take action before Friday because he thought that the affair had occurred in Wyoming or Sul livan county. He was notified, however that Mud Pond, where Potter's body was found was located in Luzerne county. Consequently the coroner set to work in earnest and he ordered an inquest to be held over the remains of Potter. He also subpoenaed Thomas J. Georgi and Harold Kensey, of that city, the two men who were last seen in Potter's company before his death. The men claim they last saw Potter alive hanging to an overturned boat and struggling for his life, after which they say they left the vicinity and walked about twelve miles to Harveyville instead of walking two miles back to Lake Ganoga and notifying Potter's friends of his predicmaent. It was learned Friday at the scene of the mishap that the boat in which Potter rowed Georgi and Kensey across the Mud Pond, was not the same boat that was found overturned on that body ol water on Saturday previous. The boat that the three men used was found se curely anchored at both ends with pieces of wire, to which were attach ed heavy stones as sinkers. Georgi and Kensey applied after dark to be rowed across the pond and when Potter undertook the task he secured a lantern and this was lighted. In searching the bottom of the pond after Potter's dead body had been re covered, to endeavor to locate the bodies of the two supposed drowned men Georgi aud Kensey, Potter's lantern had the glass globe shoved up and it was supposed that this was shoved up for the purpose of blowing out the light and the lantern was then thrown into the pond. Potter's friends declare that he was an expert swimmer and that he could easily have reached the shore unless he was interfered with or was attacked with cramps. The coroner's jury found that Potter was drowned by being in some way thrown out of a boat by Georgi and Kensey. The men were not arrested but are being watched. J. H- Brugler Drew the Plans- Sunbury can justly be proud of the new home of the First National Bank which was thrown open to public business, Monday morning. For room, elaborate furniture and elegant appointments, it is not sur passed in the State. The new bank quarters are in the former Harrison Building which was purchased by the directors two years ago, remodeled on plans made by Architect J. II. Brugler, of Dan ville. Sunbury Daily. 11183 MARQAEET WEAVER. Mary Margaret Weaver died in the Danville Asylum last Thursday night from exhaustion. About six months ago she had a paralytic stroke, and bad been confined to her bed ever since, in a helpless condition. Previous to 1894 ber mind became affected and she was sent to the Asylum where she im proved and was sent home, but sub sequenuy, in 1S94 sne grew worse and was taken back, and remained there until her death. She was a daughter of Casper Weaver, and the family consisted of her brother Joseph, and sisters Kliza, Sarah, Catharine, Phoebe and herself. All are now dead but Mrs. Kliza Hoff man who resides at Montoursville. Mrs. Sarah McRoberts and Mrs. Phoebe Adams resided in Illinois, and a son of Mrs. McRoberts, and Mrs. Hoffman are the only surviv ing relatives. The Weaver homestead was a little story aud a half frame house that stood on the lot on Market street where the residences of Dr. Bruner and W. S. Rishton now are. Here the two sisters, Catharine and Margaret and their brother Joseph lived together many years. Joseph died first, and Catharine a few years later, about ten years ago. The family alga owned the land on Mar ket street where the residences of T. L. Gunton and W. J. Corell stand. Joseph followed the busi ness of boating on the Pennsylvania Canal tor many years and acquired some property in that vocation. Miss Weaver was aged about seventy-five years. Her remains were brought up from Danville on Saturday morning, and placed in St. Paul's Episcopal church where she had been a regular attendant for many years prior to her illness. In the absence of Rev. R. S. Nichols who is away on his vacation and could not reach here in time, the funeral services were conducted m the church at 3 o'clock on Satur day afternoon by Rev. Charles Morrison, rector of St. Matthew's church, Sunbury. The burial took place in the family lot in Rosemont Cemetery. SCHOOL BOARD. At a meeting of the Bloom School Board' held last Friday evening all the members were present except Redeker. Prof. Sterner and a num ber of other teachers were present and signed their contracts ior the year. The committee on text books re ported in favor of some changes in books, and for a different system of penmanship from the vertical to the slant, which was a good move, ihe vertical hand is not pretty, and made a good many poor writers. The vaccination law will be enforced. Children who will be six years old before the holiday vacation may enter the school at the opening of the Fall term. Those who will no, be six until the close of the spring or summer term will not be admit ted until after the holidays. Miss Beatrice Larrabee was elect ed substitute teacher. It was decided that the graduat ing class of 1906 would be made up of those making an average of eighty-ffve per cent, and over, and those having less than eighty-five would form the class of 1907. Treasurer Rutter made his re- ort, and the committee on build ngs and grounds reported that the new addition to the High School and other repairs would be neatly completed by the opening of school on September 4th. A number of bills were ordered paid, and the meeting adjourned. 1 0e $foome6ut:g QWtonaf (ganft At close of Business COMPTROLLER OF Resources. Loans - - $238,127. United States Bonds 100,000, Other Bonds, - 178,904. Furniture & Fixtures, 8,000, Cash and Resrrve, 80,493, Friday, August 25th, 1905. THE CURRENCY'S CALL. 09 00 92 00 60 $605,525.61 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, - $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 26,773.28 Circulation, - 100,000.00 Bank Deposits, 14,667,07 Individual Deposits, 364,085.26 $605,525.61 A. Z. Sciioch, President. Wm. H. IIidlay, Cashier. State Constabulary. Great Care Taken In the Selec tion of Men Whose Records Must be of the Best. THE EX-SOLDIERS WANTED That the State constabulary force when organized, will be ready to meet any emergency, it is declared, is attested by the fact that men ac customed to war and also to detect ives' work are to be in command. At the present time Captain John C. Groome, superintendent, and Dr. Francis D. Patterson, examin ing surgeon, are on the lookout for specialists, and are particularly anxious for ex-regular army men, says the Philadelphia Ledger. Dr. Patterson, who examined about seventy-five candidates in Philadelphia, said that at least ten exreaular army sigual corps men, who could climb a pole or cut a wire for either a telegraph instrument or a telephone, were desired at once. "They must be telegraph operat ors who know their business, able to ride and ride hard," said the surgeon. "I wish such mtn would make their applications by mail direct tome at 1503 Locust Street." Superintendent Groome intends to equip each troop with portable telephones and telegraph instru ments. Maps will be prepared showing every telephone and tele graph line in the state, so if a hur ried message must be sent from so.Le isolated district the troop op erator will know just how to go about it. The superintendent thinks that such emergencies will arise, and he wishes to prepare for them. Dr. Patterson says that cooks, carpenters, blacksmiths and farriers are needed also. He said the su perintendent was desirous of get ting these men from among ex-regulars. Cooks are wanted who can prepare a meal in the field on short notice, who have had experience in foraging, and, as Doctor Patterson put it, if pressed, can make soup out of a pair of boots. Kx-cavalry men who are carpenters by trade are needed when a barracks is to be erected. It is probable that these men will be made non-commissioned officers and placed in charge of buildings. They must be able to do odd jobs about the barracks, as well as plan bridge repairs and the like when in the field. As there will be about 300 horses to look after, farriers and blacksmiths with regular cavalry experience are wanted at once. "We are getting an excellent lot of applicants," said Doctor Patter son. "Most of them are ex-soldiers with good records. Many of them have been non-commissioned of ficers. I feel sure that when the force is organized it will compare most favorably with any in the world." The physical examination to which the men are subjected is a trying, thorough one, each applicant being gtven 20 minutes. Doctor Patterson will hold examinations in Harrisburg on September 1 and 2. He must complete the examination by September 15, asSuperinteudent ( rnrt iiu ie unvirtnc fn nvil.' frliA or- ! rviintmftita hv th.it tim Th question of purchasing horses and finding sites for barracks will be at once taken up, and it is hoped that the force will be ready for duty about October 1. This force is organized under an act passed May 3, 1905. It pro vides for the appointment of a sup erintendent by the Governor, at a silary ot $3000. He appoints a deputy at $2000; a clerk at $1400; a stenographer at 1200. The foice is also selected by the Superintend- TINWARE Because of Repairs on Building we will close out AT COST ALL TINWARE. For Sale by J.Q. Wells. ent and consists of four companies, each with a captain, a lieutenant, hve sergeants, and fifty men, uni formed, armed andeauioned. Thev are authorized to make arrests, without warrant, for all violations of the law, on sight, to act as forest, fire, fish and eame wardens, and to have all the powers of police in cities, and of constables. They are to cooperate with local authorities in detecting crime, and apprehend ing criminals, and preserving the law. DRIVING 0LUB EAOES. Friday was not an auspicious day for the races arranged by the Bloomsburg Driving Club. The heavy rain of the day before and its threatened continuance kept many away who would have attended. But towards noon it cleared a little. and the management decided to put the races on. The attendance was very good under the circum stances. Music was furnished by the Bloom Band. In the 2.40 trot or pace Russell Drum, owned by G. W. Drum of Scranton took three heats and the race, purse $100. Geo. Rex. own ed by G. H. Keiter of Bloomsburg took second money, and Haight's Fullerton, owned by J. H. Haight of Luzerne, third, Geo. Alleman's Mott, fourth. Three other horses that started were distanced. Time 2-35. 2.31. In the free for all, county horses. purse j? 50, G. H. Welliver's Uncle Job took first money, A. D.' Golds- worthy's Rachael, of Centralia. second, Gilbert Kishbaugh's Rose Gorin of Foundryville, third ; half mile heats, time, 1. 12, 1.10, 1.10, 1.1 1. SATURDAY'S RACES. The clear weather on Saturday brought out about twelve hundred people. In the 2.20 class Garrett II. won the three straight heats and the race ; Happy Bason, second ; Jessie Win field distanced. Time, 2.22, 2.26, 2.22. Bud L. won the 2.29 race, Cap tain Reed, second, Col. Oakly, third ; time, 2.28, 2.31, 2.282, 2.30, 2.27. In the 2.14 class Sunolo Boy was first, Uncle Job second, and Kiue Ben third each heat. Time, 2.23 2.2iVa, 2.26. In the county race all the starters were Bloomsburg horses. W. A. Hartzel's Rags took three straight heats, G. II. Keiter's George Rex, second, Geo. Alleman's Mott, third. Half mile, time 1. 13, 1.13, 1.12. Rev. Dr. D. J. Waller returned to Indiana, Pa,, on Monday as tl e condition of his mother continues about the same, and she is not con sidered in immediate danger. Dr. Waller's family have been spending the summer in Canada. School Clothes. The School bell is most ready to ring again. School Clothes are all ready for Boys ol all sizes. Fabric strong ; making strong ; sewing strong ; break places made strong. Our remarkable prices and the appearance of our School Suits make the inducement to buy here strong. BEST OF SATISFACTION Our School Suits always give our patrons the best of satisfaction. $2.0O $3.QO UP TO $7.50. High quality and low prices are in happy accord. BEN GIDDINC Comer Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. FURNITURE FURNITURE AUGUST FURNITURE SALE. 10 per cent, off on all Furniture during the month of August. FURNITURE FURNITURE THE LEADER STORE CO., LTD. j 4TH AND MARKET STREETS. BLOOMSBURG, PA. .9