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MOUNT CARMEL ITEM. XVIII. -NO. 196 CARMEL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 1905. second-class matter.

4, under 1908, Act at of Mount Congress Carmel, March as MOUNT Entered November of 8. 1879 MICHAEL WANZIE BRUTALLY MURDERED: A Highly Esteemed Natalie Resident Shot Down by an Assassin THREE BULLETS ENTERED HIS BRAIN A Second Shot Sent Bullets in His Back This County and Natalie in Particular a Veritable Murderer's Paradise Another frightful crime WAS committed near Natalie yesterday. AccordIng to obtainable records, this made the one hundred and seventh murder in Northumberland county, with but one hanging to balance this terrible account. Yesterday but brief mention WAS made of the fact that the body of Michael Wanzie had been found near his home in Natalie. Details could not be secured then, but that annonncement veiled a terrible story of crime and foul murder.

Natalie had again become the scene of bloodshed. Wanzie, who was employed as boss machinist at Natalie, had been working at the No. 2 slope all morning. He went home, a half mile away, for his dinner, and at 12:30 o'clock left his home to return to No. 2.

That was the last time he was seen alive. At 1:30 o'clock Larry Burns, who was walking along the road toward the No. 2, saw blood spots on the ground. Suspecting foul play, he followed them a distance of about one hundred yards, and was horrified to discover the body of Michael Wanzie. Life was not altogether extinct, but Wanzie was unconscious, his body covered with blood, and several gaping wounds showing in his head.

Burns summoned aid, the body, now lifeless, was taken. to his home, and Doctor W. T. Williams and Coroner Dreher were notified of the affair. An examination showed that there were three bullets in the man's brain, and several in his back.

The bullets were home made, roughly cut, and were somewhat larger than buck sbot. The indications are that they were fired from a double barreled shot guu. It is surmised that Wanzie, after having been shot by his assailant, turned and attempted to run toward the No. 2 slope. While turning the other load of shot had been emptied into his back.

He had crawled in the direction of the No. 2 pump house, but weakened and became unconscious. He was dead before the surgeon reached his home. The first indication of a murder was the finding of the body. No shots had been heard, as it is likely that the noise of escaping steam from the pump house drowned all reports.

Wanzie had worked at Natalie ever since the suspension. He was ful, able fellow, and was a valuable man to his employers. Because of the fact that he was kept employed had won him the enmity of many residents of that section, and many times he had been threatened with harm. Several months ago an unknown party fired a shot at him from the woods, but the bullet missed its mark. Wanzie was a fearless man, of powerful build and weighed over 200 pounds He expressed himself as well able to take care of himself, and was constautly on the lookout for danger.

The deceased was 45 years of age, and came here from Poland with his father 89 years ago. His father lives in Camptown, Five brothers, Paul, Enoch, Frank, Joseph and Peter, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kruskie and Mre. Aleck Kormoskie, also reside here. Wanzie was married to Annie, a daughter of Dan.

Hennessy, and seven children survive. The oldest son is working. Undertaker Higgins has been placed in charge of the funeral, which will be held on Friday from St. Joseph's church. The murderer is unknown.

If the search for him is prosecuted with the same vigor that characterized previous endeavors upon the part of the authorities, he is likely to remain unknown. The finding of the headless man near Natalie last November was noted as the 104th murder in Northumberland county. Since that time Myers was fatally shot by Haines at Shamoikn, and an Italian was murdered at Dunkelberger's, his assailant now MUSIC WILL RING AT MAYSVILLE PARK What will undoubtedly be the ciety event, par excellence, of the season at Maysville park will be the presentation, there, tomorrow evening, of the beautiful Bible story of as it will be told in song by the Ashland Choral Union, an organi zation of seventy five voices, and included in which is some of the leading people of that presumably slow, but really up-to-date town. Elaborate preparations for these inceptions have been made at the park. and a finished preseutation of this oratorio, which 18 said to be one of the most beautiful ever written around Bible themes, is assured.

The leading soloist is Mrs. Harry Crumm, soprano, and Mre. Robert D'Heirton and Miss Maude Meiser. contraltos. The leading basso is Howard Paul, of Pottsville, Harry S.

Marshall of Ashland is the conductor. He is a very successful musician and a graduate from the Dana Musical Institute of Warren, Ohio, and for the past year was the organist and choirmaster of the Fifth Avenue E. Church at Philadelphia, the leading church of that denomination in that city. The oratorio will be presented at the opera house at Ashland this evening. The Ashland Choral Union is not a financial organization, but is maintained for purely social purposes and the gratification of the members and their friends.

As an evidence of this we might point to the fact that they have given their services voluntarily in aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Gordon where they will sing next Monday evening, and also to the State hospital at Fountain Springs where they will sing on the lawn some evening in the coming week for the beuefit and enjoyment of the patients. Incidentally, it might be mentioned, too, that in connection with the oratorio there will be presented at the park. tomorrow night, tne musical hit "Toy Dysaphony" by Chawatal. 'The program opens at 8:15 o'clock and it will take an hour and a half to complete It.

A FATAL RUNAWAY AT SHAMOKIN. At ten o'clock this morning, while the team owned by ex-Mine Inspector Edward Brennan was being hitched up in the livery stable of Henry Rowe at Shamokin, the team dashed out and ran away. After tearing out a number of awnings the horses ran the brewery wagon of Michael Flaherty. Mr. Flaherty, who 18 an aged man, was on the wagon, which was upturned.

He was thrown to the ground and several ribs fractured. Internal injuries were sustained, which will likely cause his death. One of Mr. Brennan's horses, valued at $400, was injured 80 badly that it had to be shot. THE SECOND STORY MANY WEDDINGS Happy Bells Pealing Throughout the Region Clayton Curnow and Miss Ada Shoener were united in marriage at eight o'clock last evening, at No.

35 north Maple street, by Rev. T. L. Tomkinson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, with butter-cups, daisies and ferns.

The ring service was used. The wedding march, Medelssohn, was played by Miss Kate Hensyl, and during the ceremony Promise Me" was played. The bride was attired in white silk batiste, and the bride's maid, Miss Kathryn Shoener, in white crgandy. Miss Catherine Jubn, flower girl, was attired in white organdy, and carried daisies. The groom was supported by William Lee of Shamokin.

Fifty guests were here, many coming from Shenandoah and Shamokin. After the ceremony 8 delightfnl luncheon was served, and the couple left on a honeymoon for Philadelphia and New York On Monday they will leave on boat for New Haven Connecticut, where Glen Curnow, a brother of the groom, will graduate from Yale University. The 'couple will witness the graduation exercises. Mr. Curnow and his bride are numbered among Mount Carmel's most popular young people.

They are social favorites, and have friends throughout this entire region. Yesterday was the 17th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Reed. Mr. Reed is an uncle of Mr. Curnow. He and his wife were ent at the marriage ceremony and celebrated their anniversary at the same time.

Centralla Wedding Curnow--Shoener. James O'Connor and Miss Margaret Kenney of Centralia were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at a a nuptial mass celebrated at 7:00 o'clock this morning by Rev. Father Hayes in St. Ignatius Church. The young people are" popularly known, and a bost of friends extend congratulations.

At noon the couple left on a wedding trip to Atlantic City. They will reside at Centralia. Married At Ashland Last evening at the home of the bride at Ashland John Davis, son of William Davis of north Chestnut street, and Miss Martha James were married. The couple was attended by Miss Ethel James, 8 sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, and Ollie Davis, a brother of the groom, as best man. Mr.

Davis is a popularly known young townsman, while Miss James is one of Ashland's fair st daughters. A large number of local friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Davis will make their home in Ashland.

Ocepta--Wasaloski "The Adventure of the Norwood This morning in St. Joseph's Polish Builder," the second Sherlock Holmes Catholic Church Rev. Father Maceistory, by Sir A. Conan Doyle, begins jewski united in marriage Peter in today's issue of the ITEM. It will and Miss Fannie Wasaloski, a Ocepta be found to be of absorbing interest.

well known couple. Ocepta--Wasaloski For Sale For Sale Two properties on Avenue. One property on Walnut street. One property on Second street. Apply to FRANK H.

STROUSS, 96 1w Law Offices Cor. 3rd Oak sts. A Child Dead Marie, a two year old daughter of Charles Osterman of east Fourth street died shortly after 9:00 o'clock this morning. Death resulted from internal abscesses, caused by a fall from ehair sustained last January. Undertaker Higgins is in charge of the funeral, which will be held on Friday.

Attending Funeral John and Edward Krebs of town, accompanied by their wives, left to attend the funeral of their grandmother at Tamaqua today. Mrs. Krebs was 95 years of age, and remembered having seen Napoleon when she was a little child. Lithuanian Festival A festival was successfully conducted by the members of Holy Cross Lithuanian Church on the church lawn last evening. A large number of people patronized the affair, and a handsome sum of money was realized.

A Remarkable Sale Children's Blouse suits, all wool, blue serge and light mixed in different shades. These suits were sold at $3.00, $3.50, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50 and $6.00. At this remarkable special sale they will be sold at $1.00 and $2.00 The Suits That Were The Suits That Were Sold at $3.00, $3.50 8 Sold at $5.00, $5.50 $4.50 Will be Sold at $6.00 Will be Sold at $1.00 $2.00 These suits will go fast and you will miss a great opportunity if you don't come early and make your selections. See Suits on Display in Our South Window Peter A. Stief awaiting trial in the county jail.

Wanzie's murder is No. 107. A jury empanneled by Coroner Dreber is investigating this affair at Natalie this afternoon. The county authorities should waste no time in running down the assassin. Natalie residents live in a constant dread of death in some awful form.

Some one, possibly a maniac, is committing, this series of crimes, and run to eartn. Northumberland county has an awful record. 107 murders, aud only one murderer to pay the penaly of his crime, is enough to cause our good citizens to fear for their lives. BY TELEGRAPH Special to the ITEM. Stockholm, June 21-King Oscar has sent an address to the Reichstag, favoring the dissolution of the Swedish-Norwegian union.

Washington, June 21-Negotiations are proceeding toward the establishment of a Russo-Japanese armistice. Windsor, Vermont, June 21-The State Superintendent of Prisons received a letter containing poison, and and offer of $2000 to give the poison to Mre. Rogers, who has been condemed to be executed on Friday. The letter has been referred to the Federal authorities. CRIMINAL ASSAULT ON A SCHOOL GIRL Hannah Strausser, a fifteen year old daughter of Frank Strausser of Hickory Ridge, met with a terrible experience yesterday.

She attends a summer school in the Coal Township High School. At about five o'clock last evening, while returning to her home, she was brutally assaulted by an unknown man, who disappeared. "Bud" Thomas In Business Harry Thomas, after a clerkship of over five years in Frank Shoeuer's confectionery, has decided to embark in business for himself. He will open a confectionery store in the room vacated by Shoeman James Shatter, at 15 south Oak street. Bud expects to be ready for business about July 1st, and his large list of friends assures good business.

Maul Child Burled This afternoon the funeral of little Lewis Maul, the four year old child who was so badly injured by being run over by a wagon on Monday and who died the same evening, took place, Services were conducted at the north Chestnut street home at 1:00 o'clock by Rev. Barlow, and interment followed in Mount Carmel cemetery at Alaska, Undertaker Irvin in charge. Gypsies Last evening the first installment of gypsies arrived in town and are quartered near the Central Park. They are a well behaved lot of people and are offering the usual line of amusements, that are carried by such organizatione. They make a specialty of horsetrading and carry a good conduct testimouial from the reeident of Brady.

1t Bargain Day. Friday. at the Sterling. Friday will be made memorable a8 BARGAIN DAY at the Sterling. Please notice the papers for prices tomorrow.

Mt. Carmel Mercantile Company. wanted A young man of good habits, to clerk in confectionery and cigar store. Apply by letter to 96-3t. 43 east Avenue.

Watch Club Now Forming You Get a Good Watch On Easy Payments B. F. KESSLER. Jeweler Yoder's Shoe Store 22 South Oak Street Special Sale This Week We Are Selling Ladies' Shoes For $1.50 The Best Value in the Town. On Display In Our South Window CAMP'S SHOE STORE Commencements Tonight in the G.

A. R. opera house the commencement exercises of the School of Our Lady will be held. Tonight, tomorrow and Thursday nights those of St. Joseph's school at Locust Gap.

and tomorrow night of St. Ignatius school, Centralia, will take place. Flying Horses All persons desiring to enjoy the new flying horses, are invited to go to the Central Park. The carousel is started every evening at six o'clock. 1t HEAR EVANGELIST E.

L. HYDE IN THE TOWN PARK TONIGHT. HOLLISTER A Simple Tale. Well Told. Always Brings Applause.

You Wouldn't Half Believe Us if We Told You Half the Good Things we could About Our Shoes. But You Will Believe the Shoe That You Buy at Hollister's Shoe Store 137 South Oak Street Che a Refrigerator that Baldwin Retrigerates Refrigerator ONE BEST OF MADE THE IT HAS POINTS NO OTHER HAS PRICES FROM $12.00 to $25.00 according to size. The Jewel Refrigerator Reduced from $11.50 to $9.00 Only One Left. Screen Doors to $2.00 Window to 30c Ice Cream Freezers. $2.00 up S.

E. 1 Bergstresser Oak near Ave. Give a man a good cup of coffee as a starter, and he won't quarrel about the rest of the meal. Triunfo coffee is the best. ROBT.

DAVIS, 67-tf 101 west Ave. For Sale Two single dwelling houses on Wal nut street. Apply to J. E. BASTRESS.

Rev. Meuwese' Feast Day Today the Rev. Father Meuwese, pastor of the Church of Our Lady, celebrated his feast day. In honor of the event Rev. Monaghan, curate of St.

Joseph's Church, Locust Gap, spent the day with him. NOTICE. Owing to the great increase in our heating and plumbing work, we have decided to dispose of the hardware part of our business, in order to devote our whole time to heating, plumbing, roofing and stove repairing. With a largely increased force we will be able to give prompt attention and perfect satisfaction. All stoves at We are closing them out -have about 50 first class ranges that have to be sold at once.

If you need one, don't delay. W. V. DONOHUE wanted.