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Bloomsburg Columbian (Newspaper) - November 4, 1909, Bloomsburg, PennsylvaniaVol 4?.Bloomsburg, pa., thursday november 4. 1909. To 44 two prisoners who were cleaning the corridor went out the door when the Warden was not looking. One Oyes himself ii. Bloomsburg was the scene of a Quot jail delivery Quot saturday in which one of the prisoners that escaped was Joseph Kelly of Danville. Kelly then completed his remarkable to sheriff lint at the.Bloomsburg jail yesterday afternoon after being at Large a Little More than Twenty four hours. Kelly it will be recalled along with John James was arrested on october is charged with the larceny of a cellar Furnace from the Fowler property on first Street. Kelly who has not yet had his trial along with another prisoner who was serving time for nonpayment of costs on saturday morning were put to work cleaning out the corridor in the.Bloomsburg jail. For convenience the Warden left one of the Gates or doors open the other Gate it appears was also open although the person in charge thought it was closed. The situation was Well understood by the two prisoners who sided their time and when the guards were All absent they quietly walked out. They were soon missed but the escaped prisoners made Good use of the interval Ami succeeded in getting away. Sunday afternoon Kelly gave himself up to sheriff hut at the jail. He claims to have been in Danville s nce his escape. Sunday he landed in.Bloomsburg on Board the 3 o clock Danville amp blooms Burg trolley alighting at Railroad Street and making his Way to the jail by a frequented streets. He said he did t want any officer to get the glory for his arrest that lie was practically certain of being recaptured and thought it would be far better with him if lie surrendered. The other Man is still at Large. His foolishness in making a break for Liberty is understood when it is known that he was being held for the payment of a Fine and would have been released in a few Days under the insolvency act. When you want to open a Bank account have a Check cashed borrow Money or make an investment Cam. On the old reliable the Farmers National Bank of.Bloomsburg capital 860.000 surplus 8100,000 0 m. A the pres. M. Milleisen cashier. Directors j. L. Mover n. U. Fink c. M. Chov Kupcs c. A. Alkim w. L. W hit c. W. Runyon i k. Brown m. 3 per cent. Interest paid on time deposits. Escaped irom jail. Are ent comit the regular monthly session of argument court was held on monday. All the judges on the Bench. I he ase of Albert Reeder is. Harvey Fairchilds which was a 1110 lion of the defendants for a new trial was continued. Com. Is. Felix Kessler the Aris Tes shooting Case in which the defendant was convicted at the september term and in which lie was asking for a new irial was also _. Continued pending a disposition of escapade by surrendering himself a petition for suspension of sentence and placing the defendant on probation As provided for under the act of May 1909. Tiie District attorney did not resist this petition and it is probable that tin court will make this disposition of the matter. It is the defendants first offence and he Lias a family depending upon him for support. The exceptions to the report of the auditor in the estate of Martha j. H roman deceased were withdrawn and the report confirmed. The court made the following order in the Case of Thomas b. Brittain is. Columbia brewing company 011 the equity list Quot the plaintiff not appearing and the Case made in the Bill is not sustained. It is ordered and decreed that the Bill be dismissed at the plaintiff s in the divorce proceedings of Querney Lyons is. Lillie Baker Lyons the court handed Down the following opinion Quot for the pres ent we will not Grant or refuse a decree. In View of the notice Given by counsel for the respondent of the respondent s intention to make application for a partial divorce from the lib Ellant a Rule is granted on the respondent to show cause Why a decree should not be granted returnable first monday of f. D. Dentler and a. W. Black were appointed appraisers in estate of Jacob ii. Johnson to set aside widows $300, 011 motion of or. Chrisman. Upon motion of a. I. Fritz Jiing meet for want of an appearance was allowed in the Case of d. B. Crist is. W. And Emanuel Bogert. In the estate of Frank Derr deceased a petition was presented by Clinton herring representing that the real estate of the decedent could not be divided so As to award the widow her $300 As provided by the act of Assembly whereupon the widow s <300 was ordered to be paid from the Money rising srom the Sale of the real estate of the decedent and to be a charge upon the same until it is paid. The injunction proceedings in the Case of Thomas e. Harder is. The Catawissa Borough Council was upon motion of i. C. Meusch continued. In the Case of Jacob Ludwig is. Washington Camp no. 540 p o. A of a. Of Catawissa upon petition presented by c j Fisher a Rule was granted returnable the first monday in Decem Lier to show cause Why the judgment should not be opened. C. Ii. Kreisler presented the Bonds of Henry Apple adm. Of the estate of Amelia Apple and Ralph Leiby adm. Of the estate of Elias Leiby for the Sale of real estate for confirmation by the court the application for a charter for the Catawissa Board of Trade was referred to col. John c. Freeze As master. In the estate of c. Cd Murphy late of Centra a deceased c. E. Or Eisber presented the petition of Margaret Murphy guardian of Daniel Murphy a minor heir of the decedent that she ire allowed to join in the Sale of a House and lot Quot i am the pm of so a Korpar the Pink of Courtesy implying perfection founded upon and satisfaction it the study of Ewy successful Bank. Iva rat Courtesy Here is insisted upon As a Bank duty. I v al Security and Courtesy a Vij have contributed largely to the a Success of this institution. We 3 percent on time Deposit. Ti1e.Bloomsburg National Bank a.Bloomsburg Penn a sheriff Zehner. Wins easily Over his competitor with a majority of about 1300. County democratic ticket elected killed by fall. Thomas Hennessy of Danville formerly of.Bloomsburg was killed by a fall of thirteen feet from a roof at the Kaier brewing company s Plant at main and Leonard streets last thursday. He with Clyde Belig was engaged in repairing the roof and while stepping from one ladder which was leaning against the building to another which was 011 the roof the upper one slipped and he fell head first striking a pile of empty barrels then falling unconscious to the pavement. Drs. Bruner and Miller were hastily summoned. An examination showed a deep gosh in the head behind the Lett car. He was rushed to the Joseph Ratti Hospital where nil operation was performed. His relatives were sent for and everything was done to restore him to consciousness. The efforts were unavailing and he died a few minutes before eight of clock. He is survived by his wife his Mother mrs. Katli argue Hen Tressy two Sisters mrs. John Haley and mrs. John Llaves. Of Catawissa and two Brothers Martin Aud John of Gary. The funeral services were held at St. Co Liuba s roman Catholic Church monday at Niue o clock. Siik Rikh w. In. A Kisiner. In the local election the entire democratic ticket is elected. W. P. Zehner for sheriff. A. C. La inlay for jury commissioner and r. J Brennen for Coroner the vote was a Light one. The table of vote As published is As Complete As we. Could get it before the official count. C. La Rue Munson runs far ahead of his ticket for supreme court judge his majority in.Bloomsburg alone being 336. In the county it will run Over 2000. Clay Moyer wedding. The presbyterian Church beautifully decorated with Palms and chrysanthemums was crowded last evening at six of clock by an assemblage of friends gathered to witness the marriage of miss Laura Sheldon Moyer the daughter of John l. Moyer to or. Arthur Stevenson Clay of town the son of or. Aud mrs. R. F. Clay of Philadelphia. Rev. Spencer c. Dickson pastor of the Church officiated assisted by Rev. Or. G ii. Hemingway of Camden n. J., a former pastor of the Bride. The Ushers were i. W. Bucka Lew j. Lewis Moyer jr., and Walter Clay of town and John n. Costello of Philadelphia the bridesmaids miss Sophia Nelson of York and miss Margaret Waller of.Bloomsburg the matrons of Honor mrs. Ralph e. Miller and mrs. Harry Keller of.Bloomsburg the maid of liquor miss Helen Moye sister of the Bride and the Flower girl miss Dorothy Grier Nice of the Groom. John m. Fonse of Pittsburg was the grooms Liest Man. Mrs. R. F. Colley played Lohengrin a March for the processional and Mendelsohn s for the recessional and during the ceremony rendered several pretty selections. Following the ceremony a recep Tion was held at the Home of the Bride s father which was attended by about one Hundred relatives and near friends. The House was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums. Or and mrs. Clay left town on the eight forty Lackawanna train. They will be at Home at sixty three East fifth Street after december fifteenth. About one Hundred and fifty Bloton burgers journeyed to Danville last evening to see Quot three twins Quot at the Danville opera House. It was a Good company the piece was Well staged the music Catchy and the lines Bright. Of ground in Centralia for the sum of $650. The Case of the com. Is. Lewis Concu who is charged with Deser Tiou and Uon support was continued until some subsequent time which would suit the convenience of nil the parties Aud the court. Judge Evans stated that he expected to go away next monday on a vacation Aud did not know when he would return and hence would fix no dates for hearing after this week a Hunting Accident. Howard Laubach the son of or. Aud mrs. Walter Laubach of last fifth Street was walking with Sherman Boyer through the Woods of Hemlock township on monday Hunting Tabbits. When his dog discovered a scent the boy Cockru the gun to be in readiness but the Rabbit failed to appear in attempting to lower the Hammer he placed the muzzle on his foot the Hammer slapped and the charge went through his foot tearing a Large Hole. William Moore went to the boy s Aid and carried him a mile to a farm House whence he was brought Home. He was taken to the Joseph Ratti Hospital where an operation was the wound was and in fore the december term. I performed. The wound was a pain when he returned he would give fid one an Inch of the Bone feeling counsel notice and they could a shot away but it is not expected to Range their matters . The afternoon session was nearly All consumed in hearing arguments of counsel in the cases of Scott township is. Isaac Reighard j. E. Boone and Ellis Ringrose. These were exceptions to the return of the Justice of the peace. John g. Liar Man esq., represented the except ants Aud Rubt. S. Howell esq., the township. The equity Case of Dora Helwig Aud Noah Helwig is. Reuben j. Miller was also heard and the court took the Matte tinder advisement. Fred Ikeler esq., represented the plaintiff and c. E. Kreisler esq., the defendant this Case arose Over the plaintiff placing and maintaining a Gate across a Lane. Considerable evidence was taken to show that a Gate or bars had been maintained at this Point Lor years. This the defendant denied. Result seriously. Masquerade at Berwick. The k. K. Club of Berwick gave its annual halloween masquerade dance in Evans Hall last f riday evening. The Hall was prettily decorated with Corn stalks pumpkins and fall leaves. The sixty dancers wore Long red Dominos and Black masks presenting a wierd effect. Boyle s eight piece orchestra furnished Good music from eight thirty till two o clock. Supper was served at Midnight. Those present from.Bloomsburg were or. And mrs. C. A. Caswell. Or. Aud mrs. Karl f. Wirt miss Milleisen Aud g. Sidward al Well. Tuesdays election Cost the county $2500. Adlers gloves. Cluett a flirts. Arrow collars. Luzerne underwear. Stetson hats. Cooper Union suits. S5ellenbiirg clothing a l. Black co. Rochester clothing. Herschberg co. Rochester clothing. Kincaid amp co. Utica clothing. International tailoring co. Made to measure clothing. All High class Mercia noise. Townsend a Corner clothing store.Bloomsburg a. H

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