THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of parity Btrenuth and whotesoraeness. More economical than ordinary Kinds, and cannot be sold In compe tition with tho multitude ot low testation weight, alum or pngapnaw powacrs. ooia onijin cans. IIOtAlIUiino 1'uwpik Co.. WallBU.N. Y. The CO llim bl SHI nrpubllshcd every Friday, Subscription price, 11. to a sear. Entered at therostoniceat Bloomsburg, pa., as stcond class matter, March 1, l(S). BLOOMSBURG, PA FRIDAY, APRIL G, 1888. CtiBHLCT BMLIIOID TI1K TiSLt. BLOOMSIlUltO BUIX1VAN llAILKOAD SOUT11. NOltTll. Arrive. Arrive. leave. Leave. STATIONS, nioomsbunr,-.. . Main street.... lrondale 1'aperMlll...-. Llghtstrcet,.... Orangevllle r. m. u. A.M. r. m. 1 65 . 1 41 1 41 1 S3 . i as . 1 13 .12 57 8 00 7 S3 J to 7 4il J 35 7 S3 7 11 7 06 7 00 0 50 Leave. A. M. s 43 8 49 V 00 V H U 01 V 10 U W 111 05 10 15 10 30 Arrive. A. H. e 40 a 45 6 51 r.s 7 10 7 !S! 7 17 Tubba JS 52 F01KB,,, Btlliwaier uenton' Ke. r. u. 7 33 7 45 Arrive, r. m. Trains on tho P. 6 H. U. K. leave Uupert is lOllOWS t am, HORTU. l m t.q7 a. m. 11:00 a. rn. 3;l7p.m. 6:04 p.m. Trains on the D.L. V7. It. B.leave Bloomsburg tis i m. 8:3:! m- 2'24 p. m. " m 66 p.m. 8:47 p.m. Trains on ths N.ftW.B. Railway pass Bloom HS" 80CTB. 'X.'slp.S: -3p.m. BCHD1T. NORTH. SOOTH. IwSam Mpn HAi.r.H. AritlL 18. Georgo Kecler will sell valua ble personal property nl his residence In ....nt. in ni in.tVlnrl:. in . sham. iienuiu iimuouii-i v . - Horses, cows and farm implements. Fou Balk. A grocery on Last street, also a hmiBc and lot on Last fifth sheet, Bloomsbuig. Inquire uf Henry Ivlclm. Foit Sam A desirable and commodious residence on Main street, supplied with water, gaB and steam. Apply to lan20tf. N. Mover. Lost oit Mislaid. A map of Hosemont Cemetery. Any person having nny Infor matlon as to Its whereabouts will please Inform Mr. R U Little, Lsq. l'ropowalH for Sliu Mill. Bealcd proposals endorsed "Proposals for silk mill" will be received up to Apr! 14th 1888, 12 o'clock noon for tho material and erection, one or both, lu partsor whcie, r. tVin ninnmHllliri? Silk Mill. Plans and specifications can bo Been at the office of the Secretary ot tho Building rVimmlllnn. Iir nfllCB Of PttUl E. Wirt. All vi.i. i. o,i,iroor,l in the Secretary. Payments to be made monthly as the material is furnished or work done on the .!,, f .i, srrlilirrt. ten ner centum to bo reserved until final completion of tho Each proposal must be accompanied with bond wltli npprovfu Eccumy in ou-- nni loan tlmn i In' amount of the bid. n'l.n Anmnfiiipn rcaTvi's the right to re ject nny proposal not advantageous to the "llloomsburg Pa., March 21, 1888. W.M. CllBlSMAS, Sec. Building Committee. Notice! WiMTun A first-class lour, tailor. U. .!,. mnrV all Ihn VI'RT TOUnd. ADPly tO O. W. Ucrtfch. the Merchant Tailor, Bloomsburg, Pa. "Rnv Thaler's School Shoes. Every pair warranted. pcrHounl, Win. Leverett spent Easter at his home tinrn. Mrs. F. M. Leader vlslled friends In Mil ton last week mi.o rirrin .Imneson Is spending tho Easter holidays at home, W. E. Itcnshawe. of Plymouth, attended the dance nt Winona Hall Monday evening. I. -l l,t In lm I A. M. mnicrsiccu of,- " out, after a long confinement to the house. Prof. Chas. Johnson, tamlliany "nowu "Blind Charley," has been ln town a nfabu, U S Lutz formerly a resident oi mis recuimr in mcuicinai mcru aim wuuuci nlflc'c was lu town the latter p'art of last ful cures-Hood's Barsaparllla. Now is the I in It fa nnu It will (In tlm mnRt nrrli. Mr. G. P. Frymlre left Monday tor I'uiia- delnhla. and will Do aoseni uuouv weeks. , .in,! McCollum and his son wiariej were registered at tho Exchange Hotel on Wednesday Warren Ever, of the engineer corps on tho B. & D. P. B. 11, Maryland, Bpent Easter at his homo hero. Mr Atwood McUcnry, ot Stillwater, started for business collego at Poughkeep. sic. N. Y., on Monday, T onU Lowcnbere. one of Bloomsburg'B nromlnent merchants, was tho guest of Messrs. Boayerand Fisher Tuesday. juwm ...j . . f 1 Yi- t if vtrnn, who nas uecn iiouwiitu to the bouse for somo timo with a broKen Itmli la ImnrrwlnfT And able to be about tho noue Mpasrs. Freeze. Zarr. Ikcler, Roblson, w.ii... vtrenii PtirUmnn. and nerhaiis Col, lldilvi, Minvii, 1 . . i.-nn-r nitpml Huhrcmo Court ftl rniia - .u.i.1. .. " t ""I"""" " .. 1- Joe Wells has been spending mo wuc iti. i.t n.mnii Iikto. He left on 1 uursuay I ... i for Oneonta, N. v., where ho lias sccurtu a position In u jewelry establishment Dr. Brown removed from MIIHlnvlIlo to this placo this week and now occupies U, A. Ktelm's property on west imru sirccv, He will practice his profession Here, Garden making will very soon begin. The days are slowly growing longer. . This Is the last month of tho oyster sea. son. Decoration Day will bo the next legal Iiollday. Eshlcman & Wolf buvo secured a prac tical plumber aud cornice maker who will bo hero April 1st. Tho boys aro now to bo seen nearly every day playlug rnarblet on Market square, a suro sign that spring Is here. RcL'luter and recorder Campbell receives IhU week tho largest job of recording ever done tn this county. It Is tho general mortirairo lust issued for the reconstruction of the P. & R. R. It. aud Is for $100,000,. WO, copies or which have to no niea in every county through which the road runs, or ln which it owns property. The docu ment conslils rf 1088 octavo pages and coutalns 090,000 words Mr. Camp bell will receive f 070 lor recording 11. For wall paper at lowest prices go to' Mercer's. Prepare to observe Arbor Dav on Friday.' April 87th. Bicycles aro beginning to mako their ap. pcarancc. K. Jacoby Is building nu addition to his homo on Iron street. A now "Y" was laid at Ucnton on the D. & B. last wick. Parties will soon bo starting out In search I ot trailing arbutus. A larger selection ot wall paper than ever before, at Mercer's. The Salvation Army party has departid (or parts unknown. Bomo of our correspondence was un- avoidably crowded out this week. The who merchant now booms his spring trade by Judicious advertising. Read our column ol local notices and learn where you can get bargains. A pressed brick factory Is amoug the latest contemplated enterprises at Milton. Tim nptl D, Rllnn nf llin Mnnlral Pnnnivl. vanIa Conference will bo held at Bbamokln. The backbone of winter has at last been broken and wc arc having springlike weather, Tho largest stock In Columbia county can always be seen at Lowcnbcrg's Popular Clothing Stoic D. A. Creasy Is rebuilding bis tenant house on tho corner of Iron and Third streets. J. F. Caldwell bus removed his grocery and bakery to the rear ot bis hotel on Centre street. A fact we have the largest line of wall paper In ColiimMa county, at popular prices. J. II. Mercer. Economy, comfort and satisfaction goes will) every purchase mado of clothing at Lowcnbcrg's Clothing Btorc. Don't fall to go to the Optra House next Saturday evening and seo ''Hans, tbu Ger man Detective." For window curtains, dado and plain cither on or off rollers at lowest prices go to Mercer's. 0. W. Sterner is making some improve ments to the Interior of his store building on Market square. There will bo no service at tho Episcopal church on Sunday, owing to the absence of the rector, Rev. W. C. Leverett. There were thirteen persons received into the Lutheran church Eustcr Sunday morn ing. Ten ol these were young men. Wondciful bargains in spring and sum mer goods cau now bo had ul the popular store of Lowcnbcrg's estate. The partition between the dry goods room hliI room in tho rear at I. W. Mc- Kelvy's store Is being taken out. thereby making a much larger room. Adam Volkavitch was executed on the scaffold at Wllkes-Barro Tuesday morning shortly lifter 11 o'clock, for tho killing of John Bioski on tho ISth of last August. Lent Is over, and a great many of those who have been rigidly adhering to its cus toms will again plunge Into tho vortex of society. Reserved scats now on salo at F. D. Dcntler's for "Uans, tho German Detec- tlve," at the Opera House, Saturday even ing, April 7th. C. E. Relce received a new refrigerator for his meat market Monday, It was im- He has now meutaieiy piaccu in position, evcrylhing as handy as could bo desired. Mr. J. Si Itzer has placed two fine organs In the Lutheran church on trial au Estey in the Bunday school room and a Worcester In the church. Both arc rlno Instruments. A sextette, composed of members of tho band, was on Main street Monday evening, and played some very pretty selections of music. Mr. Geo. Hassert's new dwelling bouse on Fourth street, near Evaugellcal church, Is completed and presents a handsomo ap pearance. Supt. Leader was obliged to seryo in the capacity of engineer the fore parr of this week, Tho engineer had a severe attack of cramp, and could not run tho train. It Is a fact worthy of note that a Reno ("Kan.1 man due n cyclone hole a few weeks ae0 without discovering either coal, salt, or lne Dnne3 of a mastodon. rr,. U7 n T TT l.ooo Ipfcon Iho otnril ln J ' , bujll)fi on Market , , , wln rcmodel it to be used as fading room. ... .... i. . j "" """" " goou, An assessment of 12 per cent, of tlm I subscriptions to the Bloomsburg Bridge Lo, i h . I1p1 liv the board of directors. By DMt fa thc uilig0 wU1 be in U8e Come aud inspect the goods and seo the beautiful styles in NECIC WEAR, SHIRTS, gloves and other spring novelties at Lowcn berg's Popular Clollleg Store. W. B. Robblns bought the two houses sold by tho Presbyterian cburch, on Fourth and Market streets, the prlco being $MU. Mr. Rnhlilna Is rrmovlntf the bulllllni!S to slxlll aI1(1 jcfrerson streets. I . ., . , ... I , ,w. ijuiuer cuauer. iuv uuuucic-i u u Colbys, was banged at Lock Haven Wed nesdav. It was the first execution In Clin ton county. Snuffer expressed willingness to die and was baptized Sunday, . . 1 a now uuu -u....b, uc....mB I ,,- I. ! lUnetlOts, Norsieus, ocrgw, nMwwti": I .i tn tl.A lutoat fitvln anil nt Ifiwpr oiun iu ,m I prices man ever v Krus. I t . fl.-ll 1-- T3l.,,.llal.rn.nt aiercuam iaiiuimii .iUi.......v. At a meeting nf tho now council on Wed nesday evening Bamuel Neybard was elect ed Secretary, James Wilson, treasurer, Y .1. Illdlemau. street commissioner and C, G. Barkley, solicitor. B. Stohner has rented tho room In Ex chanire block recently occupied by J. t, Caldwell and has opened a grocery an bakery. In season the room vacated by Cameron's barber shop will be used as an Ice cream saloon. John Cooper, of Bellbend, Luzerno Co. died at that placo Wednesday of last week aead SO vearB. 4 months and 8 days. '1 ho deceased was formtlly art smeni or uiooms. bure. The remains were brought to tin placo on Friday and interment took placo In Kosiinont cemetery. The store room In tho Bharplcss building now occupied by the Great Eastern Tea Company, has been undergoing improve ments and now presents a very origin, at tractive appearance. The front, awning supports aud shelving have been repainted anil the goods attractively arranged, giving altogether 0 yery pleasing eneci. Spring styles In Hats, Dunlap, Ynuman, I Poskct. Hats in All the new shades Just received nt Lowcnbcrg's. A dance, participated In by about forty young people of town, took place In Winona Hall Monday evening. It was an cnjoynblo event. MctherelU' orchestra furnished the music. Dr. Bhaltnck's Hellunthus, tho Uiptd Oxygen Cure, contains tho oxygenized oil of Ucllanlhus, tho only Internal remedy that will euro consumption. Try It for you cough. Price 60 cents at druggists. The comet, recently discovered at the English observatory at tho Cape of Good Hope, Africa, Is moving northward, and may be seen early In the morning in tho south-east. It rises carllir than tho sun. It this town does not want tn have a heavy bill of dtmages to pay, tho couucll had better attend at onco to putting East street tn repair. Thu sewer trench has sunk in many places, leaving dangerous holes In the surface of the street- Tho Bloomsburg & Bulllvar. Railroad Company are pulling u, a telegraph line along their toad. Work was commenced Tuesday. If the weather Is favorablo the lino will be completed to Central In about ten days. Mr. Tbos. Beaver, of Danville, lias made a proposal to tho Methodists of Lewlsburg offering to give $5000 toward the hull ling of a new church, providing the balance ne cessary bo raised and the church built. His propositiou has been accepted. It may bo Interesting to our readers to know that In a mllo of railroad thern nro 851 rails, each 80 feet In length and weigh lug 04 tons; spikes, 2 tons; splices (plates used In securing ralls 830; tics, 2040, one tie being laid every two feet. A meeting of the Baso Ball Association was held in II. Buckingham's office Friday evening of last week, fur the purpse of electing officers for the coming season. Geo. Hunt was elected manager, B P. Vanuatta, secretary, and O. C. Wirt trcas. urer. Mr. David Winner Is now nicely located In bis new meat market nt Iron street. His rooms have been all re-fltted, new flooring, new celling, in fact, everything new. He will be ready to wait on all his old patrons and would gladly receive any new ones. llrlghl's Disease is not only a common malady, but is curtain death mile a arrested early. Anil since thousands die aumu'ly from this terrible disease, and many with- out suspecting It, the prudent way Is, when. ever foiling the symptoms' or kidney dis ease coming on, to take Dr Shatluck's Rest Cure Sptclflc It will save your life. James Reilly has removed his barber shop from Mrs. Eot's building to the room in the Exchange block formerly occupied by B. Stohner as a cigar store He has made some Improvement to the place and fitted up a tine room for his business. He 111 givo strict nttcntlon to his buslmss and hopes to merit a fair sharo of the pub lic patronage. List ot letters remaining In the Poet Of fice at Bloomsburg for week ending April 1888. Mr. James Duncan, (2) John Ohrier Oir- ton, C. 8. Glrlon, WiUUm Philips, J. L. Iteffeldlfcr. Abraham Swisher. Persons calling for these letters will pleaso say "advertised." Geokob A. Clauk, P. M. Geo. A. McKc'.vy has purchased Hender shott's Pharmacy, and has taken possession of the same. He will carry a full lino of the purest druas, perfumi s, toilet articles nd n general assortment of goods kept in first-class drug store. Having had seven teen years' experience in tho business, prescriptions will be promptly and care fully filled. tf. This is the season of the year when peo ple aro looking about to have their houses re-papered. A room having now, bright, and attractive paper adds very much to the enjoyment of the family. Among paper hangers there Is none who will excel Mr. W. F Bodlne.he is careful in trimming his paper and when once put on the wall it will remain in position. Parties tn need nf bucIi work would do well to call upon him. Farmers, don't forget that Eshleman & Wolf's agricultural headquarters are Opera House, Centre street. Farm wagons, boutu Bend plows, Wilard right and left plows, spring toothed harrows, corn planters, tiger self dump hay rake, champion binders and mowers, grain drills,' Empire thresher and cleaner, farmer's fertilizers, and repair" of all descrlplions. All implements guran' teed. Buckthorne steel wire fencing. Give us a call. John Wolf, of the firm of Eshle. man & Wolf, has hod moro experience in handling agricultural implements than any other person In town. Mr. J. K. Lockard commenced tearing down the front of the old frame structure at corner of Centre and Main streets, on Tuesday. He purchased the grocery store of Mr. Wilson, and took an inventory of tho same Monday and Tuesday. Ills new building will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible, and when finished will ho a fine structure. The architecture will bo of a different design from any of our present business places. Thc Olean (N. Y.) Daily Timet says: "The German Detective last night furnish. cd an agreeable entertainment in the line of comedy. Mr, Davidson proved h'mself good actor and a flno singer. Tho sup- port was first-class, and as a wholo, tho performance was smooth cvm and highly satisfactory." 1 The above play may bo seen at tuoupera House, Saturday evening, April 7. As the trout fishing season will open on the ISth of this month It isn't out ot place to publish tho law regulating that popular snort, toiwlti "It slmll bo unlawful for any person to catch, kill or expose to sale, or have lu bis or her possession, after the Mrac has been caught or killed, any speck, led trout, save only from tho 15th day of April to the loth day of July, under a penalty of ten dollars tor each trout bo killed or had in possession, but this act shall not preveut any person from catching trout with nets in waters owned by himself to slock other waters. The Milton Daily Argvt of Saturday springs tho following upon the public 1 "Lovers of trout Ashing have been congrat ulatlng themselves that the open season will soon be hero. The act ot June 11, 1885, provides that tho season shall open on April 15, and such was the case last year. But it has just been discovered that an older law which has not been repealed, pro. vides otherwise, and lovers of the sport will have to bo content wllh walling a little longer. This lw can bo found In Purdon's Digest, page 1345, section 3." StcllonS, psge 1845, Purdon's Digest, Is a portion of a law relating to worldly employment on Sunday. As the fifteenth ot April falls on that day, conscientious lovers of the sport will have to wait until Monday before they can allow their propensity tor Indulging tn the pleasures of trout fishing have full sway Thn fifth semiannual convention of tho Bunday schools of Uloomsburg will bo held In tho Baptist church, Tuesday after noon and cveulng, April I7lh. Tho exer cises will consist of muslo and topics for dlrcussion upon the various Bunday school work. Afternoon session will beglu at li80 and evening session at 7i80. Tho Oranguvlllo Agricultural Works, Messrs. White, Conner and Slom proprie tors, re now In tho midst of their busy season. Tho works aro In full operation, turning out their specialties. Parties In need of plows, land rollers, harrows, drills and crrn planters should call at once and examine. Water was left ln the Pennsylvania Canal last week. Boating will bu commenced ln earnest tn a short time. Arrangements aro being mado for continuous work In tho boat yard at Espy during this summer. This seems to be an Indication that tho traffic over tho canal will be continued. It Is gratifying news t'l the people of Espy that they have such prospect ln store. A white leghorn hen belonging to Mrs. P. Bruglcr observed E-tstcr ln a most appro priate manner, by laying an egg that meas ures 0 inches around thu long way, and 7 the other. If there Is n hen tn Columbia county that cau do better lhan that, now fs tho timo for her to come forward and dis play her eggstraordinary powers. J, II. Maize has been appointed agent for tho Travelers' Accident and Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn., tho largest and best accident company in tho world. It is nlsa one of the leading Llfo Insurance Co's. In America; cither on the regular life or endowment plan. Call at his office ar.d get posted, beforo securing Insurance in any other company. Dr. Isaac Pursel, a well-known Danville physician, died at his homo In that place Tuesday morning of last week, of an apop lectio ttroke, at the age of sixty-six years, The doctor was n respected citizens of Dan. vllle and was held high tn the esteem of all who knew him. The funeral took place Friday afternoon, and was attended by a number of relatives from this vicinity. Read the following press notice: The Davidson Combination gave excel lent satisfaction iu The German Detective last evening. Mr. Davidson's specialties received a number of merited encores. Ho will always be welcomed by tho play lovers of this city. Youngstown (O.) Evtning Ttkgram. Opera House, Bloomsburg, Saturday, April 7. The farmers are Impatiently awaiting tho arrival of favorablo seasonable wether for the commencement of farm operations. Plows, harrows and rollers are being over hauled preparatory to turning and prepar lug the soil for thc spring crop9 lo be sown and planted. In the course of a few weeks the farmers will enter upon their busiest season and have but little timo to devoto to politics aud oilier matters. Ex. Enstcr services at the Episcopal church were attended by large congregations. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers, and the music wus excellent. Ow ing to the illness of Mr. Winterstcenbewas unablo to sing, and Mr. J. It'. Townsecd kindly consented to assist, ihouyb ho had but little opportunity for ichearsal. At the evening service the choir of young men sang and C. P. Elwell presided at the organ. The Base Ball season here will open shortly. The first meeting of the Associa tion was held last week and officers elected for the coming season. Wo had a good team last year and there is no reason why the work of last season should not bo con tinued during the ensuing one. Let every body Interested in bae Ball give their sup port and assist In paying tho necessary expenses by attending the games as often as possible and thereby encouraging those, who are endeavoring to keep up the game here, to continue their exertions. Of "Hans, the German Detective," which will be played at the Bloomsburg Opera Houso next Saturday evening, April 7lh, the Daily Index and Appeal, of Pctirsburg, Va., says: The Hans, the German Detective, ot Mr. Davidson was a very happy effort. His songs were capitally rendered and de lighted the au llencc. Ho showed himself to be a most versatile and enjoyable come dian. The support was good throughout." Reserved seats now on salo at Dentlcr's shoo store. Don't fall to see It. The lecture room of tho Berwick Y. M. O. A. was very tastily decorated on Satur day afternoon and evening by the seasou's work of Mrs. E. II. Ymc urn's art class. Tho specimens reflected great credit on both pupils and toucher, especially "Othello's Plea," "Waiting for the Tide," tho land scape, panel nnd placquo painting. The decorated bric-a-brac, together with the floral display, made a very pretty sight. The exhibit was for tho benefit of tbe AssO' elation und was aided by refreshments served in another part of the building. Superintendent Hlgbce's annual report of the soldiers' orphans' school Is printed in the current number of tho Pennsylvania School Journal. It gives a history of them, anJ . uives the present ttatus of these schools. Tho numl.er of institutions in which soldiers' orphans aro now maintained Is 17; the number of such orphans in schools and homes May 81, 1887, was 2,774; the number idmlltcd slnco the schools went Into operation is 14,810. The cost ot thc system for thc past year has been $338, 459 20, and tho entire cost of the system thus far, $8,020,825.20. A physician writes in a medical journal that ho learned how to get cinders or other substances out of thu eye from an en g'neer on whose locomotlvo bo was riding. The doctor got a cinder in his eye and be. gan to rub It. "Let that eyo alone and rub tho other," said the engineer. The doctor paid no attention. "Do as I tell you," said the engineer, "and you will have It nut In two minutes." The doctor obeyed, rubbing tbo well eye, and ln moment th cinder was lying on his cheek Ho says that tho treatment never fall whero the snbslanco has not cut Into tbo eyeball. Tho following are some of tho removals that havo taken place in this vicinity Lloyd White moved from cast Third street nearCeutre, lo Mrs, Blertier'a house, corner Main and Railroad; B. F. Spotts from Third, near Centre, to tho houso formerly occupied by J, W. Woods, 00 Main : w Stiff to tho house corner West and Fourth Dr, Culley from this place to Ilcutoni Mrs, Potter to Dr, Evans' house, vacated by Dr, Colley; N, J, Hendershott lo rorntr of West and Main 1 G, A, Mclvvlvy Into tho Hendershott building, vacated by N Hendershott; J, Gibbs to Bhlve's house on Iron street; Frank MclCclvy to Benton; 1), A, Bccklty to Iron street, above Main ; II Hartley Into tho bouse vacated by Mr, Beckley; J. ('reveling Into Purscl'a hous on Market street. A handsome lino of celling decorations for a pretty room, at Helen's. liuy Lester's School Shoes Every pair wurrauted, On Monday, the Sad Init., Mrs. Mary Bnydcr, perhaps belter known as Grand mother Bn)der, celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday. Her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Hartcr, surprised her by Inviting a small company and giving a dinner In honor of tho occa sion. It was a rare pleasure to tboso who were permitted tn sit down at dinner with the aged lady, yet seeing her activity, and conversing with her, one cannot realize that she has so nearly reached the century of her existence. On Easter Bunday she at tended the Reformed church, uniting, on that Joyous day, with the congregation, In commemorating tho love of the Bnvlour of mankind, ln thc celebration of the Holy Communion. After tho dinner, she enter tained tho company with many Interesting reminiscences of tho days when she first came to Bloomsburg, as a bride, eighteen years old, ln tho yoar 1810. Mrs. O. Bnell Ketcham died at the resi dence of her son-in-law, Isaiah Uagtnbucb, last Tuesday morning, At tbe age of CO years, after but a short illness. She had all her personal effects packed, and part of them sent to the depot, with tho expecta tion of visiting her son at Crawford county Nebraska, when sho was taken 111 and gradually grew worse until Jicr cyos closed in death. Her maiden nanio was Cressman, and she was married to Rev. L. ICctcham about January 1, 1837, He' husband died years ago whllo on a visit lo n sister in Ohio. Mrs. Ketcham lived many ycarB in Epy, where sho spent considera ble of her timo lu the family of Mr. Wm. Mllnes. For tho pnBt few years she has lived In Bloomsburg, In tho family of her daughter. She was tho mother of threo children, Dr. O. O. Ketcham, of Washing ton, I). C, W. II. Ketcham, of Crawford County, Nebraska, and Uattto H., wife of Isaiah Hagcnbuch of Bloomsburg. She becamu a member of the M. . Church at tho ago of 11 years, and lived tho life of a consistent christian, dying ln full hopo ot a christian's reward. Interment ln Robc mont Cemetery at S o'clock Thursday after, noon. Kant Ucnton. Jacob L. Carey, of Cambra, died last Thursday night, aged about 05 years. He was for a long time a great sufferer from which death at last relieved him. They met at thc houso at 10 a. m., last Monday; tho obsequies were conducted in the beauti ful Christian chapel at Cambra, by Rev. I). M. Klnter, after which tbo remains were taken to Benton for interment. Wo but voico tho sentiment of tbe wholo commu nity by saying that ho was an honest man, -a christian gentleman, devoted to his family and loved and honored by all who kne him. Ho camo to Cambra when yet young man from Easton, nnd engaged in thc cabinet business, was in partnership with G. M. Howell, of Van Camp, for a time, after which ho formed a partnership wllh John Pealer, his son-in-law, when it was known as the firm of "Pealer & Carey, Furniture Dealers and Undertakers " In his earlier years he was victimized through his generosity in befriending neighbors and acquaintances of profligate habits by in dorslng until be became well nigh bank- rupt. But through his sterling integrity, activity and Industry he retrieved all his losses with sufficient competence on which any person could retire to privute life with ease and comfort. When good men die friends mourn, but not kb those who have no hope. Remnants of old snow aro . -i.. .. 1 seen along the fences and roadside. A great deal of merchandise and rem uants of goods were disposed of at auction in the storo of the Hon. James Mcllcnry, at Cambra, last Thursday, Friday and Bat urday afternoons and nights. The II i 1 1 1 dc season Is about over aud such another shifting about we never saw, and instead of Hitting they dragged through the mud. The onpnmcr snrlnir nrnmlspa nlnntv nf , o -1 n 1 1 j work and business, especially to farmers. Two men passed through uero about a week ago peddling chromos, notably tbe Birth of Christ" and "Christ before I'llute," asking a dollar a piece for tbe portraits and selling a pair for 2.00 and 1.75 down to whatever they could get. The people have been swindled by strangers till their eyes warn, aud tho only wonder is that they don't drum these infernal tramps out of existence. Many becomo llppy and Ill-dis posed when not patronized. Let tho people beware I No person traveling tho rounds, slopping from house to house, offering articles for sale, Intends to giyc Iht-m an qulvalent for what they receive. In every instance where tho neighbors bought, It was found that they wcro swindled. Give them a hot reception and a still wider berth and let the rascals seek employment else where. The lazy vagabonds Intend to live without work. The residence of A. R. Btlue, of this place, was burned with household effects last Monday afternoon. Partially covered by insurance. Mrs. Btlne and daughter are quite sickly, Forty years ago, from New Columbus down tbe old turnpike, tbo forest was dotted with new beginnings by a class, many of whom have passed away. Those, then young In years, who yet survive, aro now old. Benjamin Stevens, who began about half a mile below town, cleared up a farm heavily timbered and universally slrong, to which the rows along the fences testily, lias now as good a farm as cm be found ln the lower end of Luzerne county. He Is nearly i3 years of ago, somewhat crippled and in. disposed, yet well preserved. Tho Hon. D. Cbapln holds forth on the corner, the samo congenial, pleasant "Dyre" as of yore. Wm. Belles in his three story building has room for various departments of business, while Hess, In the old Brown stand, has tried to make people glad wllh low prices, But tbo original settlers of the town have glvon place to a younger class of men The house and lot of Wsrren McUcnry, deceased, at Cambra, was sold to Barn. hardt, of Bloomsburg. Beveral buildings, crushed by tho weight of snow, will be rebuilt this summer, John Bucket's barn was all broken down. Tbos. Binder's wagon shed with corn cribs along tho sides was so badly crushed that the timbers will not bo fit for use in rebuilding, Largo flocks of wild gceso passed over last Baturday night. John Smith lost a valuable horse last week. It was kicked In tbo muscle on tho fore leg. Prof. (5. O. Hughes, of Cambra, entered his corn crib to shell com for his chickens Tho wind blowing the door open, be placed a prop on the outside to keep It shut. When done ho found himself so completely shut In that he could not got out and there, fore did not get to tbo auction that after noon. In ctse'of a blizzard how would it havo been with tho Prof, This should be a warntug to people who enter corn cribs where they have no business, Notice to HtockUolderx. The annual meeting of tbe stockholders of the North & West Branch Railway Com. puny Is called for Tuesday, April Sllli, 1888 at 18 o'clock M., at 233 Bouth Fourth street Philadelphia. Election for President and Directors same day and place. apr.0-81. Albert IUwsom, Bee List of letters remaining Inlhopost-ofllco at Ucnton for month ending March 81, Miss Dora Floroncc, 8. D. Cole, Ltttle A. Ruland, Mr. Adan Hummel. Persons calling for thc abovu letters wilt pleaso say "advertised." Ella K. Aitlhman, P. SI. Au old German woman, Mrs. Boloskl, was struck by a passenger train on the D. L. & W. road near Wllkes-Barro last Friday aud Instantly killed, whllo walking along the tracks. Her body was frightful man gled aud hurled Into an adjacent field. Tho unfortunate woman was deafened by tho noise ot a passing coal train. Tho engineer of the passenger train soundo'l his wblstlo and did his best to provent thc icCldcnt, but without avail. The coroner's jury cx- ulpatcd him from all blame. Gov. Beaver has Issued n proclamation designating Friday, April 27lb, to bo ob served as Arbor Dayi It calls attention to tbe necessity for Increased observation of the general subject of forestry, and con cludes as follows) "Parents and children and citizens generally arc recommended to join in tho observation of this day, and to seek opportunities and avenues for extend ing Its Influences and beneficial results. It tho day should not lie sufficient for tho ac- conipllshinentot all that Is wished let work bo continued on the following day, anil It for any reason It should bo found Imprac ticable to observe the day appointed as Arbor Day let tbo community choose some other day which will be more suitable for ll." Council ITocvcUIiiki. Tho last meeting of thc retiring council was held Thursday cveulng of last week. The President, P. S. Harman, and Messrs. endow, Clark and KIngler, members, wcro prcst'"1, I Mr 7. U nn)tl,lna anti.aroil and ennfln- I . .... VJ. ..VWW.MS, , ,v.v I nn,l lilti ,nnMl fn ,nwe, nvtnnalnn tn lila I new tenant houses about belnir erected on First street. On motion action 00 the same deferred until after tho organization of the UUIV tuuuuu. 1 n 1 , . , , . 1 jiauuing permit was grameti w. 11. ony- dcr for erecting a tenant house on Fourth street; 'also aro granted I. W. Harlman for rcpalilng front.wall of his store building. Thc annual statement for the year ending March 31, 1888, was presented, and on mo tion of MeBsrs. Clark and Rlnglcr, was or dered that It bo entered upon the minutes of Jtlie council, and that said statement be published ln thc newspapers of the town. AniiLS, 1888. The prcsldont snd members of tho Town Council dieted on the 3rd Tuesday of Feb. ruary, to-wll: P. S. Harman. president, R. H. Rln lr, O. B. Sterling, C. W. Hassert, K. O. Wells. John Wolf and James Cadow. were sworn Into office at 12 o'clock noon, Adjourned to meet at 7J o'clock p. in., Wednesday evening. Homctblns; the Public Hlioulcl Know. Tho articles, anonymous and otherwise. appearing from time to timo In the news papers, making unfavorable reference to Cleveland's baking powder are from a rival baking powder Company. These articles are intended to counteract. If possible, the letter to tbo public from General Hurst, late unio btato Dairy & t ood Commissioner, In n.l.Il, !,, ,l.ni,... 1, lull., ug omico iiiub im- uuiu lyUMllulBSIUIl SI investigation of the baking powders, based upon tue Btatc Cbcmist'a analyses of thirty different brands, proves that Cleveland's is .... 1 a sinct v nure cream or tartar Damn? now. 1 der, entirely fiee from alum, ammonia, . . . . ' lln.n .l .l,n. I, t .1. 1 . 1.1,11,, nuu luni ib 10 nuouiuicij' luu uesb I and most desirable baking powder manu. factored; also, that the Royal baking pow- lder contains ammonia, nnd that tho Clevc- and's is superior to the Roynl ln every quauiyo: excellence. Anotncronjectsougin bvourr.omni.Htor,. In thn nrllolPB roforrml to u tn Hi nniiiio. Mcminn from ,p scathing bm well merited rebuke admlnU- tcred to them by General Hurst for falsify- ing ma uuieiui report in incir cuon to noi sier up meir uaaing powder wuen it com- narpfl SOlinfuvnraliltf with ninvr.lanrt'a nnw. der. it Is quite time that the public is made aware of tbe deceptive character of tho ad- ivertising of the baking powder Compar.y u uiiesuun. irnne cxiravaganuy auvcriis- lag their powder they have shrewdly con- ccaled their use of ammonia in Its manu- laciurc and uavo persistently mallguod oi,miji. . . . . . .. i'un. fllpvolnnd'a minprlnp lidlflntr nrtirilpp lttia .. . t -. - m 1 never been made of anvthlnp but nurest grape cleam of tartar, purest bicarbonate of onrla nml I, amall norllnn nf n,l.nt ,r nr starch, and has always been absolutely free irom auuiierauon. una la attested by tlio ivouiub iriiciuiaia iu uiiica'ut (Jans ui uic country irora analyses raauo ox our powder purchased by them In open market In their respective localities, as shown by Iheir cer- tlflcates In tho circular accompanying each can. Wo ask the public to show Its disap proval of tho desplcablo advertising meth ods referred to by extending its patronage to Cleveland's superior baking powder, which has for eighteen years been first In point of merit as a pure, efficient, and healthful bread leavening agent. Cleveland Buotiieks. Aliiant, N. Y., March, 1888. Court l'racccdiiiBH. April 3. Court met pursuaut to adjourn uient. tlon. J. ll AlcCollum and asso ciate McUcnry on the bench, associate Murphy being absent on account of Illness. J, C. Karns appointed supervisor to rill vacancy caused by tlo vote In Benton twp. Widow's appraisement In estate of C. B. Brockway, confirmed nisi. Petitions filed for specific performance of contracts lu estate of Frederick Derr, with Charles Dodson, Edward Graham, Chester Johnson, John E. Cottier aud Cbas Derr. 1'itltlon for Inquest in lunacy of William Herbert filed. Wednesday, May 0, at B p. in., fixed for a hearing. Estate of A. A. Kllno: agreement of counsel filed ; report ot auditor confirmed finally W. W. Scybert vs. Rebecca Seybort. Subpana tn divorce awarded. Watsontown I'laning Mill Co. vs. C. F. Harder, No. 71 Feb. T. 1888, petition for ru'e to show cause why judgment shall not bo stricken off. Mary Fox vs. Lloyd. For, subperna ln divorce awarded. W. U. Reilsnyder va. Matbtaa Relfsny. cer. subpoena In divorce awarded, A. J. Ikeler vs. V. U. lkeler with notice Ac. No. 27 Feb. T. 1888, judgment against garnishee. 1'etilion of Abner Klees to satisfy mort gage filed. Petition for citation to Henry Hartzel, admr,, of Susanna Hartzel to file account. Commonwealth va F. Glassmeyer. I), lendant sculcnced lo pay halt tho costs. and give security for payment within 15 days. D. W. Utll vs. Bailie V. Hill, subpoena In divorce awarded. Collectors bonds of I. it. McUcnry Benton, and Janes Quick ot Montour, ap. ,nA IlH.l I II ..... fl,,l1. I 4 proved. A. Laubsch it- Son vs. J, 8. Woods and wife, exceptions dismissed and Judgment ot justice affirmed, A, B. Stewart vs. McKelvy Brink, Judg rncnt entered, Bond of John Kramer, collector of Mad. lion, approved. Bale ordered In estate of Franklin Yo cutn. J. H. Hctlcr, executor of Henry Miller, discharged. Estate of A. J. Heis, bond approved. Auditor's report In assigned estate of C. B. lirockway, confirmed finally. Itabb ct iix. vs. A. E. Glrton, complaint dismissed and defendant discharged. Bank vs. Phillips, lulo for now trial dis charged. Commonwealth vs. E. J, Lore, recogni zance for appearance at next term. Road lu Franklin between A. Lorcman and T. Ashworth. Confirmation stricken off and all proceedings set aside, with Ipnvn tn nrlrrlnnl rirtltinn In nrnrpf ft nnnw. J. II. Maize Esq , appointed auditor to iiiuki: uiBiriuuuuu 111 VBkaiu ui jiiuijr iini ters. farmers. For a full line of plows, land rollers, Scotch and Lansing stirlnir tooth harrows, drills and corn planteis at bottom prices go to White, conkkii & m.oj.n. tf. Orangcvlllc, Pa. wanamAker'r. rniLADiLrniA, -Monday, April s, 188. In sending for Dress Goods samples state as nearly as pos slble what sort you wish. Priestley's silk - and - wool goods are only in black. They are at the head, blacks that don't fade. Perfect ; lustrous as a raven s wing to the end ten years it you please, rit stuffs for such dye. Mixed fabrics without the faults of mixed fabrics. Strength of the SIik ancj soltness Ol, the WOOl ; a firmness of texture oeculiar to ,trulf HSl.ll, We are headquarters for these ITieStly blacks. E.Very nualitV of CVerV Stvle is on OUT . ' -. I,1,, Vnn i.T.II nr ivlwiru auuvi.3, tvui nu 1111v.11. ., r i. .. eise una so complete an usbun- menr. wp. are so c ose to rne 1 manuiacturer mat we give you at once every advantage of novelty, or of price reduction. The Priestley silk-and-wools in elude : Henrietta Clairette Drap d' Alma Convent Camel's-hair Veilings Alvs Cloth Crepe Cloth Mari Theresd Mourning Cloth Tamise r.of;,n prAnn Villete Diagonals Many of them a quarter or half under the original price. bilk-and-wool Veilings, 75c to $5 a yard. Silk-and-wool Veils, 3 to $12. Here is a bit of plain talk Oil a rnminfr Fashion. Paris takes MnUnir ennff Amerlr-n chpipc T. fm f ti, crnff r.lnrri , . - . ana OlCiiienne, me colors, iub- iroiis,, niixeu in suaucb iu giay and hrnwn: the Glace is in two I '. . . Kin"", -i-m-u cil i3 aiiu 4721., ;i. -mi .i 1 rhp Sin ipnnp in rwn orartRS and 1 11 -1 t two Widths, 27-inch 5OC, 42-inch 65c. Seize the Stuff in the cen- tre of the piece, crush and rnimnle it in von r clasned hand. cOQ i" , ;r fnll0 nn,1 LnrrlKr '""1 ""'"V shows a crease. 1 hat s utility. Plain, durable, not COStly, Very fashionable. Ideal Combination. T . f-na ,rtrctrl I " 13 " jvu. v- carefully spun and perfectly woven in a neat diagonal. Be- side the finest Scotch Worsted DreSs Stuffs they hold their own . , ti c nbly. )vf Jhe ,fiSUr?S i"" i.ui.uis.3, inc. i-uiuia 111 .11 T 1 1 1 1 . 1. . aeucacy ana snaue equal to uie I i- r i :.. t i varus irum i.uuuai.N. ui iiiau- I i- , Tl A l- . 1 1 "-rt: l! allu a l-lrl-ub 111 them. TlleVWere $I.O: at a Snap of the whip they R0 tO I. makes US Iliad tO Cive VOU SO n Knt-rrnin if- mnOnc nc I w i 11 1 r 1 OilVa Llf OVl 1 Jill I If lUUUO aJ 1U1 UV- low value. Tor a boring cos tume vou cannot in any other things do so much for so little, Worth your quick attention lhirty styles. 2Kc Uress btulls lor 15c. No reason why the stuffs shouldn't still be 25c. Not every thread wool, but unless you are wise in such things you won't suspect the cotton warp Alike on both sides. More than fifty styles. Plaids, wick checks, plain check, silk-line stripes, jumbled check-plaids Lheerlul, seasonable stuns lor about half price. All-wool Beiges, 36 inches, 37; c. urownisn, grayish, olivish mixtures. Sprintr and Summer weight. Wool Cheviot buitings. 14 color effects and not one mean. 36 inches, 37 c. A little better, 10 styles, 45c, just as unlookecl-tor prices nr verv foot of everv counter at i. cr luut ui every conn ter in the whole Dress Goods cir cuit, Two towels from a hundred sorts: Damask : six "(Jul Bleach" patterns ; knotted fringe; red borders, blue bor ders : sturdy stock; $2.40 a doz C have never had a $3 nvvnl thnr win lipttor 0CI that as better. X Turkish Bath Towels and Sheets from Germany, Eng. land, Ireland. Striped and plain; linen loops, COtton loops; ' ' -'- ' . 1 . 25c to $3.50. Not another such Catherine in this country. u a a Or nl nnn nenern Judge by one; 74-inch grass ot bleached Damask, a breath I . cream on the snowy surface not a fibre weakened by forced i. . 1 in whitening; 75c a yard. We have sold poorer goods for $1. INapkms to match, 20- inch 1.50; 23-inch, 2. John Wanamaker. Itctnovctl I Helttovett 1 1 W. U Foruwald's Barber Shop to the Central Hotel, where lie Is prepared to do all kinds nf om In the tnnsorlal line anil the latest styles ot tho day. Ladte'a and children's hair cutting a specially. LOCAL NOTICES. " BLOOMSbUKG. Fine Cabinet portraits only 3, (loz. Life size Crayons only $10.00. Viewing, copying and enlarging. Instant process used. tf. Tho Great Etstcrn Is one of the most at tractive stores tn this section of the state. They are now In their new and elegant quarters; tuelr room as well as the rrnnt has been repainted throughout an elagant vermilion, which gives It a most attractive appearaocc. Tho room Is larce and Is stocked up with the best that Is to be had n tueir line. Ulve them a call und be cot- vinccd. No old eond? at Raker & Bender's. New iiirnuurc arriving dally. 03 nieces of Sateens 12)c. to 37ic. at f. W. Ifarttnan and Sons'. Headquarters for soaps Tho Great Eas tern Tea "Jo. Thc display of Neckwear at G. W. Bcrtsch's, the tailor and furnisher, is at tract! re and ttking at popular prices. Call and see them. Baby carriages in crcat varlcU at W. J. Corcll & Co's. lS4t Call and seo our 30 inch check ladleV H. W. Bu.anJ cloth nt 25c. I. W. Hartman and Sons' Dress Good department is overflowing with all Ifce latest siyies 01 gooos. All thc latest styles of furniture at Baker s renders, main and West streets, Uiooms oujg. If you aro tn need ot a trunk, valise or Batcnei, can at r. u. uentier's and see h i g00(lg atul gct il(8 prlcc8 bcforo purcuaiDg msuwuere. Lace Curtains, oil curtains with flxtnres, &c. at l. W. Hartman and 80ns' for new Now is tho time to Sl-lnr.t n linn entt nf cioining and Spring overcoat at G. W. Bertsch's, the Merchant Tailor, while hli stock Is full and frosh. Prices low. Fit always guaranteed. The King soap is tho largest and best 5c cake soap in the land and to anyone who hllVB IQrillfPfl llV Uutulnir tin. mrn l,n,ro - sending them to the Company will receive in return a nannsomo telescopic view. It Is at the Great Eastern Tea Co. A lareo assortment of Black Cash meres and Henrietta Cloths just received at II. V. SLOAN 8. 1 A new baker has been employed at Phil lips'. Everything tbe best ln their line. Call and see that fine walnut chamber suit at Baker & Bender's. an linT..a ntrtnvla ln.at Vaalra .ml ITtnn soaps arrived to-day jit the Great Eastern. 1. w. Hartman and Hons have completed heir ladles' and children's toilet and dress ng room upslairs: washbasin, looklnz- glass, and all the necessary conveniences added. Tne itttcst snd m01t styuau line of spring Hata and Caps can be seen and had it O. nr ti-i0i,'. .i, 1. on.,. inti.i, in thn DnnlaDajd Youmana blocks. " ' Call early at Baker & Bender's furniture rooms and get a bargan. New embroideries, plaid muslins, nain sooks, and other fine white goods for ladles and children at 11. W. Sloan's. The only place In the county where vou can buy goods as cheap as your neighbor is at i. y. uariman and oons . Flno. cakes, cracKcis and creamery chcese at the Great Eastern. F. D. Dentler now carries a first-class Hue of truuks, valises and satchels. Dr, Hocorn A. Robblns treats diseases of tho eyo and car, and Is prepared tn tes t eyes for glasses. Mar.80-8m, I. W. Uartm--sad SonB' Drlces low, people buvo glveu up jewing. Bakmir nowdcr. tea. eolTee anil snleca I ' ' specialty at tuo ureal eastern I - , ...... ,nli.n, . .i,i. ...i I . , . n .. . . dozen at U. W. 8uun', ' -hteh wlnta wMh ln?LZS'. anaa ana lemons always on hand, which Oranees. lemons, bananas, pine armies. and cranberries, ai the Great Eastern. (Dates, 8 cents lb.) If you are in need ot a fine parlor suit you will rind it to jour interest lo call on uauer x ucniier, tne down-town furniture dealers and undertakers. "Freres Koecbliu" celebrated French sallues, finest quulity in the market, i.t 85c. H. W. Sloan's. Come to the Qreat Eastcru on Friday and Saturday for green vegetables, surh as new Florida cubbage, onions, lettuce. kale, spinach, radithes, Ac. BUSINESS NOTICES. SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE allow a cuugh lo run until it gets beyond tho nach of medicine. Tbey often say, "Oh, it will wear away," but In most cares it wears tbem away. Could they be induced to try the succtssful medicine called Kemp's Ulsam, which wo sell on a pouuve guarantee to cure, tbey would lmmtdlately see the ex. celleut effect after taklug the first dose. I'rico ouc. anu l. Trial size tree. At all druggists. CImiiicch fur WcHltt. Chances fur wealth are scarce but whih one has Backache, Sore Muscles, Tender Lungs, Weak Kidneys or local pain, lnslant relief Is wanted. Use the Hop l'lnslen di rectly oyer pain and note their 'ootblng, strengthening and paln-killlng Influence, 25 cU CVf ry wljer,.. IIop PlMtw Co-i Pr0. - prlctors, Boston, Maes. To PiiESEitvK Natural Flowers. Din the tlowcrs In melted parafllue, withdraw Ing them quickly. The liquid should be only just hot enough to maintain Its fluid. uy anu tne powers snouiu do utppeu one .. . ,1 1 . , 1 1... .1... . ,. i ni a iiiui, ucm uy iiiu biucks aim uiuvcu about for an Instant to get rid of air bub bles. Fresh cut Mowers, free from moist ure, make excellent specimens In this way. 11 you woum preserve your nealtli aud In- vlgorate your entire system use Perrlne'a 1llr0 Uarley Malt Whiskey. For sale by C. H. Robblns. Bloomsbmg; fa. feow.' THE UOMLIEST MAN in BLOOMSBURG as well aslhehandsomest.and others are 111- vlll.fl tn mil nn nnv itriif-al.it nnn fret trpi. A trial boltio of Kemp's Ualssm tor the I tl.rnat an.l 1nna ,. ll.., I --III.,.. , , : " ,"' :,;.; tlA I to cure aud relieve all chronic and acuto v r,""6'",,, ?"":r' " iM I rw 1 1 v 1 1 Q aallimu 1 irAiiili 1 1 la n nil itin ui nin . Price 50 cents ami .11. of Children Cry for Pitcher's Ctstoria. When Babjr wm sick, (arc htr CutorU. When ilimui Child, iht ciil for Cutorla, When she becam MIm, the clung to CutorU, Wnsa she but Children, tht fvs taem OutorU. I