The Daily Item from Sunbury, Pennsylvania • 1

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Tho Bexa, postpaid, only 25 Cents peer month. VOL. VI. NO. 20X SONBURY, MONDAY.

AUGUST 14, 1899. ONE CENT. A TERRIFIC STORM LOCAL SNAP SHOTS. ABRRMS THE WINNER un WHITS His mi Mi Swept Ovef Sanbary and Vicinity Of the Bicycle Race to Soydertomn UIFriitEtirtB Saturday Evening. Saturday Evening.

The cool wave arrived on time Lightning strikes hard this summer. Summer bargains are on the home stretch. The scorchers raced with the elements and won. An adjourned meeting of council will be held Tuesday evening the 15th. Wtiere 10 Get Tbern Green Lightning Ignited Lace Curtains at the City Hotel Alex Ray's House He Crosse the Line In and Carries Off the Gold Medal-Bloom Comes In Second and ii imsoMlt Filets.

on Church Street Struck Mrs Es Van Dyke Third A Very Pretty Ray Rednered Unconscious by A young daughter arrived at the home of the Shock The Storm at Other Racs. Abrams was an easy winner in Sat Places. Mem to urday night's bioycle race. Bloom took eeoond prize and VanDyke third prize. A terrific storm accompanied by heavy peals of thunder and lightning passed over Sunbury and vicinity about 7:30 Saturday Boors 49c.

It was a very pretty race, hotly con' evening. It caught the immense crowd on tested and was witnessed by thousands Market street very suddenly just at the of people. finish of the bioycle race and there was George Neitz on Biver avenus. Quite a number of Sunburians left this morning on the Pennsy for Mt. Gretna.

Frank Pyere, on Linden street, is the happy father of a bouncing baby boy. There's a great falling off in the popularity of the green apple joke this year. A smokeless coal has been discovered. Costless coal is still a dream of the future. William Lyon, watchman at Clement's planing mill, is able to be around again after a week's illness.

Daniel Benninghonse, the butcher at Clement's store, is receiving congratulations At 6:37 the wheelmen were lined up in front of the City Hotel, on mad scramble for shelter as toe rain was coming down in torreats a few seconds after Market Street and at the word the first drops fell. The lightning as usual the following started on the fourteen Blue Flame Oil 8toves, Ice Cream Freezers, Screen Doors, Screen Windows, Water Coolers, Sprinkling Cans, Croquet Seta, Hammocks, Fishing Tackle, Picnic Goods, Mason Jars, Jar Tops, Jar Robbers, Jelly Glasses, Preserving Kettles, FURMAN'S CASH FAIB, Leader of Low Prices 31T XIarket Btreet.l played tome peculiar pranks, striking at two mile ppin. Abrams, Bloom, VanDyke, different places. 68 Oasa, Klinger and Shipman. It was A bolt of the electric fluid entered the City Hotel at the south end of the second floor halL An electrio light fuse was burned on the arrival of a baby girl.

out, setting fire to the lace curtains draped Clarence Slongh had his fingers severely rWV "'f WWWWW about the window underneath. The Entire line of Enamel Ware below cost. "We want to make room for other goods. Eitchen Cleiftr asd Meat San noie esoo. cut by a bicycle pump, Monday afternoon, at curtains went np in smoke in a few seconds his home on South Front street.

but no further damage was done as the fire if ICS) C. Bowersox, of Union county, was was discoved very quickly and extinguished. sentenced to sixty days in jail by Squire We sold Silk Front Shirts at a dollar and fifty cents, same etjles and patterns, but earlier in the season. No'w's the time to close them and we do it, never for a minute thinking of the cost. They must go.

All other Shirts have been reduced in price according to their respective qualities. The house No. 212, Church street, of the John Haas estate, occupied by Wendell, of Milton, for cruelty to animals. Judge Savidge has issued an order for a Alexander Ray, was struck and the chimney knocked off close to the roof. No other term of naturalization court to be held the wilh difficulty, sufficient room was made for the racers, so densely packed with people was Market street from Fourth to Fifih.

The crowd was even larger than at the race the week be fore and the excitement seemed to be more intense. This was so doubt, owing to the fact that all the wheelmen taking part had participated in the race the Saturday preyious, and had made good records. Then another matter of interest was that no one was handicaped, but all started on an even footing and the best man was to win. It was not a record breaking race. Abrams was nearly two minutes behind his time, 42 57, made the week previous.

This was due to the condition of the roads. They extremely rough from the heavy rains 28th inst and a term of civil court, October damage was done to the house, but Mrs. 9th. Motorman JSimon Strunk is setting 'em Kay who was setting a down stairs room with her children was rendered unconscious by the shock. Dr.

Mary McCay-Wenck was summoned and after about two hours work 1GWI Ml, Tie HnilDUERGHIEF TIES up for the boys on the arrival of a fine eleven pound baby girl which came to his the woman was bronght around all right. home Sunday. Reports from all parts of the country in Are hard to get. Tbat ip, the kind we like to sell. Of couree those patterns that nobody like can be had at any time.

Its a handsome lot we expect tomorrow (Saturday). Monday morning when a reporter called at the house Mrs. Ray was engaged with her Monday wash. She said she had a pretty rough experience and was still somewhat dicate that in spite of storms and all sorts of peats the crops of the year are going to pan wmm, out above the average. nervous from the shock.

It was a close call. R5i Wm. Simpson, lumber dealer and con The storm seemed to be general, venting Thursday. The heat, two was in its fury more or less in all surrounding dis Sole Agt. for Atlas Mix tractor, has secured a contract for the erection of a double frame house on Fairmount tense, so considering everything, the time made was remarkably good.

The tricts. An immense amount of damage was done in Williamsport and Lycoming county. prizt-s offered to the winners by Dr, avenue for David Co well. Grover C. Heany, of this place, has ac A minature cyclone held full sway for a w.

Drumheller were: A gold medal, won 1 1 i.snni i. Qg3 cepted the agency for the book entitled PROFESSIONAL CARD. by Abrams, time, 44 45, five dollars in "Life and Works of Admiral Dewey," and short time in the west end of the city tearing the roof from the Otto furniture factory and doing other damage. In all, about a gold, won by Bloom, time 45.21. Two will push the business to a finish.

Applying its Eight Rcaedy. dollars and a half in gold, won by dozen houses were damaged. DR An ox 17 hands high and weighing 4364 pounds passed! through DY yard Saturday VanDyke, time, 45.22. The time of Danville and Shamokin were also in the path of the storm but no serious damage is (Second door from Trust Co. Bank).

Office Honrs 1 1 6 to 8 P. reported. evening. The animal was consigned to Mt. Gretna and came from Massachusetts.

The report of the viewers on the division Sunbury. Pa. Watches for Railroad Mn Growing corn in the storm belt was badly damaged. Foot troubles are easily overcome if yo'i have the right remedy. When you want the quickest relief we provide it in the shape of our Magic Com Quit, a remedy which promptly re-moves pain and will usually cure the trouble.

Cost is slight and you'll understand the value if once you need and use it. of Jordan township has been confirmed ab solutely by the court and hereafter there will be two election districts in the Do You RAILROAD NOTES. Lewis Lergen, laborer at the shops, is on Hat will Pass Inspection Own a Home The fifth annual reunion of ths Voris the accident list. family will be held at De Witt's Park, South Pay day at the shops and on the Eastern Kelly's Pharmacy Danville, Thursday, August 24tb, rain or division tomorrow. I have a nice troom house with dty water and eleotrte lights, located ea high ground near centra of towa, and a bargain.

Oalloa W. H. DmucKxioxua. the remaining three was as follows Gass, 45 22, Klinger 45.23. Shipman, 46 20.

The finish was close and exciting, the first three in, coming very close together. Bloom and VanDyke were but one second apart, then followed Gass a fraction of a second behind VanDyke and Klinger a fraction be hind Gass. The only accident that occurred was, VanDyke being thrown from his wheel at the wind np. After he had crossed the line and was spinning up the street a boy ran across his path and the two came together. The boy was knocked down and VanDyke thrown heavily to the pavement.

He was carried into Reimensoyder's drug store where an examination by Dr. Shindel showed his inj 'tries were nothing more serious than a few bruises. He is around all right now, but a little sore. It was a great race, and likely the last one that will be feen inside the borough limits. Harry Slack, of Williamsport, was a pas- S.

E. COR. MARKET SUNBVRY, PA. senger on Flyer this morning. Assistant Trainmaster J.

J. Maurey, of Millersburg, was a business visitor in town today. Olite W. E. Boyd, fireman on the Sunbury di Uarehon Is the grade of B.

W. Raymond or better. Such are the rules of the Lehigh Valley railroad. Th Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Illinois and Seth Thomas watch companies all make the grade of B. W.

Raymond and better. We have these makes for your inspection. Oar special movement with steel escape wheel, 17 jewels, adjusted, in nickel case, at $20, in a 20-year gold filled case, at $26.50, warranted to pass inspection. vision, went to Dancannon Monday, to visit friends. T.

A. Murdock will fill the position of ticket agent at the Penna. depot during the absence of M. L. Hoff.

DEATH OF WM. J. WOLVERTON. J. S.

Bindley and Wm. O. Ebeisol, ma Monster August Sale of Odd Lots. chinists at the shops, are on the sick list, as is also John Durst, brakeman on the Eastern division. G7 We have just closed the most successful Clear Wm.

A. Keefer, firemen on Sunbury di WISHER ance Sale in the history of our store, but it has left vision, is off duty on account of an accident. He fell from the tender of an engine and sustained serious injuries to his back. oj 1 tie J3 weler and Ofrtioicm shine. Mrs.

A. Voris, secretary, Danville, Pa. A beautiful toned, twelve hundred pound bell arrived Sunday at the Penna. freight house for the Americus Hos9 new hose house. It is from the National Bell Foundry, Cincinnati, O.

There will be a special meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the R. R. Y. M. C.

A. this evening, at 7:30, to arrange for a picnic to be held at Mountain Grove campmeeting ground, Tuesday, Aug. 22. That Bellefonte boy who was pursued by a snake 12 feet long fortunatily retained sufficient presence of mind to measure the reptile accurately, so that the newspaper correspondent would get things straight. Invitations were today issud for the second summer social to be r' -f the same committee who had such a charming dance last month.

Clement's Park is the place selected and Fisher will furnish the music. Mrs. J. H. Kirby states that the article published in Saturday's Item in regards to her husband is misleading.

She says he did not skip the town but that he is traveling for a New York house and she is fully acquainted with his whereabouts. Philip Marigold, of Locust Gap, was run down by mine wagons and died from his injuries Saturday. He was a repairman and engaged in improving a' track when caught. Deceased was 75 years of age, fifty-eight of which were spent in the mines. He leaves a wife and married children.

While Samuel Hackanburg, of Snyder-town, was absent from home, last Thursday evening, the house was entered by burglars, who procured 17. Saturday Joshua Jones, a young man, residing at Shamokin was ar us with broken lines and odd lots of goods. We dismiss all thought of profit and close our eyes to M. L. Hoff) the hustling ticket agent at ES2S25Z52525252525Z5Z525 25 25 Z5 E5 Z5E5Z52L5 525E5Z5ZSZ525E5Z the Pennsylvania depot, accompanied by his family, leaves tomorrow for Niagara Falls, where he will enjoy a two weeks' vacation.

osses. The reductions are bona fide and the value- NOW giving is without precedent. Broken Lines Gents' Underwear. DEATH OF ABRAHAM DEPPEN. Formerly of this Place, and at One Time County Superintendent of Public Schools.

W. J. Wolverton, formerly of this place, but for a number years residing in Lock Haven, died at his home at that place Monday morning at 3:30 o'clock. The deceased was at one time superintendent of publio schools of Northumberland oounty, was widely and favorably known as an educator and had t8 of friends in this section. He was a brother of Mrs.

Sallie Clement, of hi place. Short services will be held at Lock Haven Wednesday morning, after which the remains will be brought to Suobury for interment, arriving here at 1:30 p. m. Funeral will take place from the home of the deceased's sister, corner Second and Arch streets, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Masonic lodge of Milton. Interment in Pom fret Manor cemetery.

FELL DOWN STAIRS. Was One of the Wealthiest Men In Is the time to buy a Camera or the Lower. End of the County. Abraham Deppen, of Mahanoy, died Sunday evening at the home of his Broken lines of Gents' Bal. Shirts and Drawers that were 50c, to close 30c.

Broken lines of Gents' Shirts and Drawers that were 25c, to close 12Jc. Broken line of Gents' Madras Shirts that were $1, to close 49c. Broken line of Gents' Ties that were 60c and 25c, to close 25c and 12Jc. daughter, Mrs. Muth.

He was one of the oldest citizens of that community having almost reached his 87th ear. Mr. Deppen was very popular in his neighborhood and will be greatly missed. Through thrift and fruit Odd Lot Ladies' Silk Taffeta Gloves When you go for your summer vacation or on your bicycle through That were 50c, to close 85c. he became one of the wealthiest men in the lower end.

With a borrowed the country. We have a complete line of Cameras and Kodaks. Odd Lot Ladies' Belts axe he worked for twenty-five cents C. S- Bigony Co rested on supicion of being implicated in the theft, and in default of bail be was sent to jail That were 25 and 50c, to close 12 Jo and 25c. Odd Lot Ladies' Gauze Vests The Standing Committee of 323 MARKET STRBET.

All to go at one-half former value. a day, and having thus learned the value of a dollar, was able in later years to accumulate quite a fortune Tbe deceased will be buried at the St. Peter's church, in Mahanoy, Thursday, August 17th, at 9:30 a. m. Thus another soul has fled from this world of turmoil and strife to be ushered into that great unknown, whence none have ever returned.

All Lawns and Organdies A Serious Accident Happens to Mrs. Peter Keefer. Mrs. Peter Keefer, mother of City Engineer George Keefer, fell down stairs at her home, about a mile and a half east of town, Bunday night and was very painfully Injured. About midnight she got up out of bed to go to the hired girl's room, and in walking past the stairway in the dark, got too close to the steps.

8he lost her balance and the next instant fell down the stain, never stopping till That were 10, 12 and 25c, to close 6c per yard. Eefrigeraters. All Percales Snyder county met and organized for the fall campaign, with the following result: Ex-Assemblyman Dr. E. W.

Too), of Free-burg, was elected chairman ex-Register and Recorder H. J. Duck, of Selinsgrove, secretary, and Mr. A. D.

Kramer, of Kramer Station, treasurer. Health Officer F. E. Welch, with a large force of men, is filling up the Quinn lot on Front street with coal dirt This is a com-menable movement, and, following their recent prompt action concerning the Spring Run improvement, shows that the board has the best interests of the city in view, and means, through prompt and decided action to secure them, i That were 10 and 12Jc, to close 5 and 7c. Remnants.

We have a few of the famous Baldwin Dry Air Refrigerators left which we will close out at cost rather than carry them over. If you nead one now is the time'to buy, as the increase in cost of raw material will make the price higher next season. We guarantee them to give satisfaction. Remnants of Silks, Dress Goods, Muslins, Crash, all to be closed at one-half actual cost. tbe reached the sitting room below.

Dr. Conser was summoned and reached Racycles Always Win. The first two winners in the Snyder-town road race rode Racycles. Racy cycles climb hill 20 per cent easier than bicycles, making it possible to ride a much higher gear than can be need on bicycles. Abrams, fastest man, rode a 96 gear, while Teats, second man, rode 112 gear.

The ohain and sprocket pull between the bearings. All bicycles pull outside. Carpets. We liave a complete line of Summer U. EEKIEH'S SORTS.

Axminsters, Moquettes, Velvets, Body Brussels, Tapestry and a full line of Ingrains. We are offering special inducements to early: fall buyers of Carpets. the Keefer home about a.m. On examination he found no bones broken, but she was badly bruised. Monday she was confined to.

bed, unable to move. The accident sets hard on Mrs. Keefer on account of her age. The many friends of the unfortunate woman hope for her speedy recovery. loo Cream Social.

The Ladies' aid Society to Gamp No. 160 8. of will bold an ice cream social on Thursday evening. August 18; at the7, home of VI tr. Louisa Boyer, on Spruce street.

Everybody invited, Muaio by dram corps. Hoffman's meat Wap Notice to Contractors. Americus Hose Oo. will receive sealed bids for the erection of a brick hose hou cn or before tbe 29th day of August. Plans and specifications can be had by calling at hose house between the hoars of 7 and 9 p.

The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids. H. L. Fismkb, President. I4, Habbison, Sec Qrlohe Waretoie Public Sale.

The household effects of the late Mrs. Alios Hackett will be sold at public sale at her late residence, 49 Catawirsa avenue, on Wednesday at 2 p. m. Furniture, carpets, bedding, stoves, queensware, etc. Dr.

H. M. BECKER, Office Oberdorf Building, Next to City Hotel iS 10 a. m. lto8p.m.

to 8:30 p. Pi will stop at iti koi ii jcu vant to. One rial will convince yout at you oOn get more for your none than any place In the dit. .5.4.5) Market aStSnriHnTO.iTfW.