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Vol. I. No. 13. SUNBURY, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1894.

ONE CENT. GOLDEN WEDDING. ZIEGLER BROS. THE HEW HO. I HOUSE.

H. B. SMITH! TEE Remnant mm Has the Finest Ijine of Goods kept in Sunbury! Always keep a full stock of Standard Goods at To enumerate is simply you to call and see for Tailorirpy, Workmanship, pitting Garments. DECEMBER SALE OF CLOAKS, A December Sale of Cloaks Bona-fide cuts that will excite outbursts of wonder. Every customer will save one-third to one-half the money she expected to spend.

WINTER COA-TJ An immense slaughter. We mean every word. The time has come for your Winter Coat, and, in thinking of -the panicky times, we will not keep yjj wdiiinj- uuiu alter uie nou- But. begin nin or this the greatest slaughter tar i i -ii i nas ever Known win oe in all our newest Coats. The great sale includes thes Misses' as well as Ladies' gar ments.

Come early and get the choice of styles. See the Umbrella Skirted Coats, in All-Wool, softest Beavers, cut from $12 to $7.98. Genuine Skirt Coats, with T7-11 with Electric Seal and trine braid around skirti wais collarette and $8.25. CIRLS' STYLISH COATS. Girls' Stylish 8 to 14 years.

Extraoridary Bargains latest style Umbrella Skirted Gretchens, in Stylish Fancy Cloths. BABIES' CLOAK BARCAINS. Babies' Cloak Bargains; Fancy. Eiderdown Cloth Short Coats, sizes 2 to 6, years, fur on collars and sleete Bros. C.

G. Heekert, CHILDREN' Undertaking a 446 east tokefe street. '1 Opticiar CQUAHE. SUNBURY, PA 1 sr Fiftieth Wedding- Anniversary of G. "5.

Mason and Wife. George J. Mason, one of the foremen at the Pennsylvania shops, at this place, was married fifty yearn ago. George JV Mason was married in Trafalgar Square, London, December 9, 1843. He and his wife sailed for this country in August, 1844, landing at Philadelphia after a voyage of five weeks, arid located at Wilmington, from there he moved, after a number of years, to Elmira, N.

Y. from there to Alexandria, where he was working for the government in the transportation department during the late Rebellion. He was then employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and made foreman of their shop at Lock Haven, and when the shops in this place were completed he was sent here. It was twenty-eight years ago this week. One peculiar feature in Mr.

Mason's life is that nearly everything did was done on Saturday. He was born on Saturday, sailed for America on Saturday, landed in New York on Saturday. In 1881 he, with his family, made a voyage to England, leaving New York on Saturday, and was gone two months and returned to New York on Saturday. The fiftieth anniversary occurred on Saturday, and about sixty of their friends gathered at their home to help celebrate the event. Although Mr.

Mason is 7G years old and his wife 81 they are quite active, and entered into the enjoyments of the evening as gaily as those of younger years. At ten o'clock an elegant supper was served and the gUests left about 11.30, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Mason many returnst of their wedding anniversary. THE DEATH ROLL.

Walter Starner, aged 18 months, son of Web Sterner, of Bainbridge street, died this morning of capillary bronchitis. The funeral will take place from the home of his parents on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made at Wolf's Cross Roads. Thos. W.

Delp, of Fairmount street, East Sunbury, died Monday morning, of scarlet fever, aged 10 The funeral will be private and will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Pomfret Manor. Maurice Jones, of Catawissa street, East Sunbury, died of capillary bron-ehitus on Sunday evening, aged 68 years. will take place Tuesday at 3 p. in.

Interment at Pomfret Manor. Harold, the only child of George and Laura Smith, of Hazleton, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock. He was about 3 years of age and was a bright and interesting boy. This death is a sad blow to the young parents, particularly coming so soon after the loss of their other little 1-year-old boy James on Christmas In both these cases diphtheria followed measles and was the cause of death. Again.

Thomas Moser in 1892 shot a girl in Mt. Carmel and also broke into the store of J. A. Dorn, a merchant tailor of the same place. He was arrested on November 28th, 1892 and tried 'and sentenced by Judge Metzger on February 6th, 1893, to serve four years at labor in the county prison1.

He escaped from jail August 12th, 1893 by making a rope of carpet chain and letting himself down over the jail wall and has been running at large ever since. On Saturday last while visiting a prisoner in the Pottsville jail he was recognized, and as soon as he left the jail an officer was notified who arrested him at once on suspicion, and immediately telegraphed the authorities here but before he could receive an answer Moser was identified and was brought back to prison on ounaay nignt dv umcer Kasey. At the Court House. Monday morning Charles L. Kremer took the oath of office and is now pro- thonotary of Northumberland county, Dr.

Hollenbach was also sworn inas treasurer. a. Owing to the sickness of Commmis-er-elect Zerbe he was unable to leave home and Prothonotary Kremer went to his home this afternoon to administer the oath of office. As the new board has not organized no particulars can be given at this time. Opened on flew Year Day With flflasic and bunch.

Condensed History of the Company and Description of the Building: A fine Bell In the Tower Which Ran? In the New Year A List of th6 Original Officers and bers. The fine new engine bouse of the No. 1 Steam Fire Company, at the corner of Second and Chestnut streets, is finished and was informally opened, to-day by the members of the company having a good time and entertaining visiting There was no ceremony or formality A lunch was served and the day pleasantly spent by all who participated, Sunbury Military Band was present and enlivened the occasion with music. A fine program was rendered in their usual finished style. The band under tne uireciorsnip 01 ceu.

vjras.ius, continues to make rapid improvement and is now in the front ranks with the first class military bands of the State. By the strict enforementof a rule of the company there was no intoxicating liquors allowed in the building, and it was demonstrated that a good time can be had without the exhilirating beverage. Not ever lager beer is allowed to be drank on the premises. The No. 1 company is not the oldest but is one of the most substantial organizations of the town and includes in its membership many of the prominent and reliable business men of the place which feature been a fact, from the time of its establishment.

The company was organized in 1870, during the term of John Bourne as chief burgess, and he was one of the interested. projectors of the enterprise, giving it all the encouragement he could both as a citizen and as the chief executive of the town. AX that time the borough put up the building near the corner of Third and Chestnut streets to serve a double purpose as a fire engine house and a council chamber. The first Silsby steam fire engine that came to central Pennsylvania was purchased by the borough council. The No.

1 company was organized to take charge of and use it for the protection of property from fire. This building served the company from that time until the" completion of their present new building. The old one was too small and there was no grouud available to enlarge for the purpose of accommodating their horses, wagons, besides they felt like having a place they could call their own, built after their own design and suited to their convenience and comfort; The new building they have just moved into is one of the finest in the State for the purpose. It has ample ground both at the side and in the rear for any additions they may wish to make. It is built on the corner and replaces the old dwelling house that Aunt Jane Wilson occupied so many years and where she welcomed so many friends with her happy genial smiles.

The lot was purchased about a year ago and last spring the old house was torn down and the building of the new engine house begun. Work was pushed vigorously all summer and completed and finished in time to start in with the new, year as the home for the company. The building is brick and measures 30 by 70 feet is two stories high and has a basement which is finished in plaster and cement. The tower is 65 feet from the ground up and contains a fine lookout high above all buildings in the neighborhood, and from which a view of the town and surroundings can be freely had. The new bell which came from Baltimore last week now hangs in the tower and which for the first time rang out at 12 o'clock last night, announc rag me Beginning oi me new year, win be used to give notice to the citizens fires occur.

The tone of this bell is rich and deep, of concert pitch. It" weighs 1009 pounds and cost a J. i $225. The interior of the buildine is finished in the most approved style and contains all desirable modern improve ments. The wood work is finished natural with hard oil throughout, and Continued on Fourth Page.

Bale! For is WeeR. Commencing on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 1894, we will offer EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS in Remnants and, Odds and Ends throughout the en- tire Store at such prices as were never heard of before, including Linens, White Goods, Laces and Embroideries, Dress Goods, Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, Ginghams, Ioxi't; miss THis Great Bargain Sale. A NOTABLE SOCIAL GATHERING The Central Hotel the "Scene of Much Gaiety Friday Evening: The unusually dull social season was enlivened by a large and enjoyable progressive euchre party and dance, given by Miss Ida Guyer, at the Central Hotel Friday evening. This well known hostelrie, famous alike for its business prosperity and for the many society events which have taken place within iis hospitable walls, was a gay panorama of beautifully dressed women and gentlemen in evening costume.

There were about forty of best known young people present and when all were seated at the tables the myriad of electric lights flashing beneath their cut glass shades, threw a brilliant light over. as charming an assemblage of youth and beauty as the most fastidious taste could desire. Promptly at midnight the refreshments were served and the highest compliment that can be paid to them is to say that they were in harmony with the surround ings. Later on the splendid new din ing room was cleaned of tables and chairs and the evening's pleasures ended with an impromptu dance, in which all participated. Altogether the occasion was as delightful a one as has occurred in Sunbury for many a day The ladies' prize was won by Miss Kate Grant and the gentleman's by J.

Simp son Kline, Esq. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. P.

Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gilbert, Mr.

and Mrs. V. G. Savidge, Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. Farns- worth, Misses Guyer, Reed, Eckert Burrell, Auten, McDevitt, Coburn, Whitmer, Kate Grant, Edith Grant, Scott, Moore, Smith, Davis, Clark and Messrs. I. H.

and S. G. Guyer, D. C. and P.

C. Oberdprf, Graham, Sanders, Gilbert, Dewart, John, Kline, Shindel, Ziegler and J. M. Thomas, of Baltimore. R.

R. Y. M. C. A.

Banquet. The Y. M. C. A.

gave a banquet Monday to all men "in the employ of the railroad company. Every means was taken to have as nice a time as possible for the guests. The menu consisted of fried and stewed oysters, ham, buns, hot coffee, cake, etc. Quite a number were served and the banquet Will continue to-night. All railroad men are cordially invited whether they are members ot the Association or not AGMTfEl Sunbury, Pa.

4 XEITBHNS, 338 Market St. Small Fresh Bread, Fancy Cakes, and Choice Confectionery always on hand. he.Beft Gigar in oumi HAVE YOU TRIED THEM the very lowest prices. impossible. We invite yourselves.

FINEST T. W. SCOTT, GREAT Reduction Bale OF Lifts' am Giiiura's COATS, Cloth Capes, Fur Capes, Fur Collars, Blankets, Comforts, Etc. Now is the Time to Buy Cheap AND SAVE MONEY, As the entire stock must be closed out regard less of what it cost. $20.00 Coats freduced to $16.00 $15.00 $10.00 $12.00 $10.00 $7.00 $5.00 $2.50 $9.00 $8.00 $5.00 $3.50 $1.00 The same remarkable reductions in Fur Capes and Children's Coats of the newest and prettiest styles.

Also big bargains in Blankets, Comforts and Wool Underwear for Men, Ladies and Chil-dreri, Merchant Materials, jL J1WILET. CD CUT THIS OUT and present it at our store with a purchase of $5 and over and it will entitle you to Silver Napkin Ring or a Solid Silver Thimble Cood only till Jannary w. h. Je weler ar MARKER 81 THE BEE HIVE..