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THE COLUMBIAN.
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BLOOMSBURG, PA.
FKIUAV, JANUARY 9, 1S0I.
V ANHORN - McHENBY.
Mr. V. D. VanUorn, of Huntingdon,
and llisi Lena McHcnry, daughter of
Alfred Mcllenry, of Cambra, were mar.
rW d on Mew Year's night, Id tho Chna
tiao Cuspel at the latter place. A geo.
ral Invitation waa extended to tin com
rnunlty to witness tbo marriage, and tlx
remit was a church filled to its fulled
capacity. TI10 ceremony waa pro
nouncvd by Iter. 1) M. Klnter In a Tory
solemn, but brlif and Impresslre manner.
At 7 o'clock Stanley llcllcnry took bis
position at tho orgAn and began pluylng a
wedding march, when tho tibtrs, Tr
renco Mcll.nry, and Kllgore Vanhorn,
brother of tbo bridegroom, led the von
of the bridal party to tho altar, where the
twain woro united. The brldo woro a
dress of cream color albatross faille silk,
and waa covered with a Tell of silk Illu
sion. The bride groom wore the conven
tional suit of bUck. After the ceremony
st reception was beld at the bouse of tbe
bride. The presents were nnmcrous and
coitlv. We might mention one a unique
circular mirror, ornamented to two blub,
t degree, which cost at li.'ast 1 10 prob
ably much more. On Friday mort.lng
the bappy pair took the train for Phila
delphia where Mr. Vanborn is a student
tta medical college and will graduate
by next March. Having rented rooms
Mr. and Mrs. Vanborn will at once take
to keeping house, and after graduation
Mr. Vanborn expects to locato at Plym
outh where he intends to practice medi
cine. WILLIAM E SMITH-
WUHam E. Smith, Esq., of Berwick,
died at his home on Monday at noon, af
ter an illness of thrte weeks. Ills dis
ease has been variously leported as grip
pe, pneumonia or typhoid fever. lie was
thirty-Are years of ag", and leaves a
widow and two children. Mr. Hmilh
was a member of he bar, and ono of the
brightest among tho youugtr lawyers of
the county, lie was a mm of more than
ordinary ability, and of very affable and
pleasing manners. Ills funeral took
place on Wrdnesday miming, and was
attended by tbe Mason', of which order
he was a member.
A meeting of lawyers was held lo tbe
office of Geo. E. El wall on Tuesday even
ing, and committee on resolutions was
appointed to take suitable action on she
death of Mr. timltb. Their report will be
made la Court on Saturday.
WILKEB-BABBE.
Xds. Columbian t
Dear Mrs I cannot let the wonderful
change made in your paper go without
some word of encouragement to tbe edi
tors and proprietors. Tbe improvement
is so great that the query to me .Is bow
can a paper of that size and amount of
weekly news be published for one dollar
(fl) per annum with any profit to the
proprietors. It certainly must be In the
ads.
The letter of W. II. J. was rery inter
esting to read. Hope you will have
more.
The list of deaths furnished by Mr. Glr
ton and pul llsbed ly you was r ad with
up rise. Although you published tbein
a they f ecured I bad qu tu forgotten
them. Ttu-re are but very ftw with
whom 1 was not acquainted, lilooms
buigbas been very uufortunato it tbe
death of so many of her old stand-bys
the last year.
Wishing you a bappy and prosperous
New Year, 1 remain jour fraternally,
8. IX lUSBLBit.
BUBPBISE PARTY.
A surprise was given C. A. Moycr and
wire on Tuesday by a party of thirty or
more of the residents of Espy and Alrae
dia, it being the Win anniversary of their
wedding. Tho tables gronned with the
weight of tho dillcncies and a grand time
was had in general. An accident hap.
proud during the course of the repast.
The youngest son of Win. C. Hblsoa of
Ejpyrn against the range and was bad.
ly burned about tho f 'C and bands. E
E. Moyer the West End druggist at once
applied reiu' dius aud relieved the little
sufferer.
A Wreck at Plymouth-
A wreck occured on the Bloomsburg
division i f tho Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western Railroad at I'lymouth on the 2i,
the smith bound frtlj-ht on time running
into a d mb'e-header coal train of tbe Le
hlnu & Wilkes Harie Coat Company,
whioh was coming In tho opposite di'oc
tion and bwlichlng north on tho south
bound track. Twelve coal cars were
completely d m I'iihi d. the, coal being
strown In all diredious. Fortuuately no
ono was hurt. All trains north and south
wie delayed for five hours.
Life is Misery.
To thousands of people who have the
taint of scrofula in their blood. The
agonies caused by the dreadful running
sores and other manifestations of this
disease are beyond description. There
is no other remedy .equal to Hood's
Sarsaparilla for scrofula, salt rheum
and every form of blood disease. It
is reasonably Bure to benefit all who
give it a fair trial. Be sure to get
Hood's.
DEATH OF MS3. JOHN WOLF.
Mry r. (I'ohi) Solf, wife of John
Wolf, died at her midi-oca corner of
Centre and Fourth streets, Wednesday
evening at 7:13, just as the people were
gathering at tbe Lutheran church for
prayer services a place wbero she was
always fonod during health. Tot the
past five years sbo has been a 111 ic ted with
bear! disease which would leave her at
times rapidly mending, and perhnps the
next day she would bo prostrated thus
htr life passed during the years while
tho disease which csrrUd her awsy wss
dally tightening its bold upon her. About
ten weeks ago sho took her bed, and
from that time she declined npldly. Khe
was conscious during all bcr aflllctloa
and even until within ten minutes of her
death. Phe was a daughter of the late
Joseph Polio and was bora In Centre
township, Columbia county, June 0, 1837.
She was married at bcr borne in Centre twp.
February 0, 1854, and has, spent most of
her married life In Bloomsburg. A sis
ter, Mrs. Samuel Turnbacb, ct Blooms
buig, a half-brother, Htepben Pohe, of
Eipy, and three half-sisters, Mrs. Nathan
Heckensteln of Oiangevllle, Mrs. Jere.
ulah Hess of Bloomsburg and Mrs. Battle
Lies of Espy, are the survivors of tbe
family. Mrs. Wolf was received into tho
Lutheran church at Briarcreek la Id 53
under tbe pastorute of Iter. Ball. Dur-
ing her sfllirtlon her husband was unty
ing lo his efforts to make her comfort
able. Three daughters survive her, Mrs.
1. II. Kase of Itiverslde, Mrs. O. 11. II up.
pert of Wllllamsport and Mrs. II. U.
Eshlemsn of Bloomsburg, '
Funeral services will be hc'.d at the
house Saturday afteroooa Jan. 10, at 1:30
conducted by ltev. P. A. lletlman, pas
tor of the Lutheran church. Interment
in Kosemont cemetery. She leaves be
hind her many friends who will mourn
her loss and sympathise with the bereav
d ones.
Orase for Old Furniture,
"I love everything that Is old," said
Goldsmith, over a century ago In one of
his works, and that craze for what is an
tique still continues. Timo changes and
men change with it, but the human pas
sions atid loves although directed by tbe
lleetisg fashions of a day, may waver, they
remain practically the same. Among
the demands for ancient things things
which feel grimy with the dust of genera
tions Is that for old furniture. It is need
less to say that there is not enough really
antique furniture in existence to supply
thatdemand, so the natural consequence
is that it has to be manufactured. In all
respects, excepting tbe nobility and dig
ally which age lends an object, the mod
el a reproduction of gems of the artis
tic furallnre epoch tbe French Emplrs
are superior. A very superior collection
of this artistic furniture is shown in the
art room of Bailey, Banks and Blddle,
Philadelphia, including among other ob
jects, escrctoires, decorated with Wat.
tean-silk fancies, and delicate chairs and
tables, rich with gold and tuarquctiie.
The Union Veteran Legion beld Its an
nual banquet at Bint's Restaurant on
Wednesday evening. About thirty mem
bers were present. The tables were set
with mock taste, and were beautifully
decorated with flowers. Tbe menu em
braced many delicacies, and the supper
was gotten up by Mr. Blue's assistants,
John Bobb aud bis wife. A number or
members of tbo Legion from a distance
were present.
flood's Calender for 1801 Is out and it
Is certainly a beautiful production of tho
lithographers' and printers' arts. The
subject represents three children playing
musical instruments, and the positions,
expressions, coloring and general finish
make a most charming picU.ro. But to
be appreciated it must be seen. Ask your
druggist for Hood's Sarssparilla Calender,
or send six cents in stamps for one copy
or ten cents for two, to C, I Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Tbe concert by tbe Lotus Glee Club and
Mits Marshall on Wednesday evening
was one of the most delightful entertain
meus ever given in tbe Opera House.
The singing was superb and the recita.
Hods faultless. Tbo hall was well filled,
The next and last entertainment of tbe
tfttr Course will bo ft lecture by R. J.
Burdetto on February 0.
Blind Tom Is dying of consumption and
the $500 000 which be earned by his skill
as a piaulst has mysteriously disappear
ed, leaving him a pauper inmate of a lun.
alio asylum.
Manners' Balm ct Uilcad Lotion for
chappy bands, face and lips, is wltbou1
competition. Price 25a a botllu, fur sale
by nil druggists.
Thos. W. Edgar of K py, received an
order for twenty thousand dollars worth
of doors, sash, bliuds, for houses, which he
was obliged to decline taking on account
of ill health and in consequence tho mill
bus been iulo for sonio mouths past.
lliehest cash price paid for all kinds of
furs 1 Fox, mink, muk rats, skunks, etc.
Louis Lowksbkuo.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorla.
When Baby waa sick, we gave her Caatorta,
When she waa a Child, she cried for Castorla,
When she became HI, she elung to CastorU,
When she had Children, she gave them Castorla.
BLOOMSBURG, NORMAL SCHOOL.
The following history of tho State Nor-
mat of the Blith District Is taken from
the "History of Columbia County" by
Col. J. U. Freeie 1
While facts and rlrcumstances are s'.i'l
fresh la tbe knowledge of citizens, it Is
well to put upc a record what ought to be
remembered, of tho early history of "Tbe
Bloomsburg L.terary Institute and Slate
Normal Schooi."
In the year 1858 the following named
gentlemen, to-wll : A. 3. Sloan, M. Cofl-
man, E. Meudenhall, A. J. Evans, Wm.
McKeWy, J. J. Brocr, B. F. Hartman,
9. II. Miller, J. M. Chamberlain, Phillip
Unangst, Jcsso G. Clark, A. Witman,
Michael Uendcrson, John G. Freeze, Levi
L, Tato. Peter Blilmcycr, M. C. 8loan,
Jonathan Montellcr, Alexander J. Frlck,
E. B. Bldlemsn, Robert F. Clark, A. M.
R.ipcrt, R. B. Menagb, JW. J. Bidleman,
Robert Catbcart, A. C. Mcnscb, and II.
C. Hower, associated themselves together
"for tbe promotion of education both in
tho ordinary and higher branches of Eng
lish literature and science, and In tbejno
clent and modern languages," and there
for presented a petition to the Court,
and wl tbe September term, A. D , 1856,
became and were a corporation under the
name, style and title of "The Bloomsburg
Literary Institute."
Voder the articles of Incorporation con
stitullng tbo Charter, William Roblson,
Leonard B. Rupert, William Snyder,
Ellsba C. iUrton, William Goodrich, D.
J. Waller. Joseph Hoerpless, John K.
Grolx, and I. W. Hartman were made
Trustees, to serve until tbe annual elec
tion provided for in the Charter. The
minutes of that Board of Trustees have
never come Into the bands of tbe writer,
and neither the organization nor any of
the proceedings are known. But a school
of a high grado was promptly opened,
and for some time kept In successful
operation. It was held in a building lo
cated on tbe lot now owned and occupied
by tbe Roman Catholic Church. Tbe
causes that eventually resulted in sus
pending operation need not be here de
tailed ; but a considerable time elapsed
between tbe closing of the school In the
building meulioned, and its re-opening
In what was known as the Old Academy
Building. In the meantime the public
schools bad Improve d considerably, and
a more general feeling for a higher edu
cational training was developed. A num
ber of young men were to be Oiled for
college, and though the standard rate of
public school teachers was raised by tbe
State, yet all tbe educational Interests of
the county were in a most backward con
dition. Hone of tho sohools, either pri
vate or public, came near Ailing the pub
lic requirements, and it waa the duty as
well as the opportunity of bloomsburg
to lead In a new, and lasting and magni
ficent educational enterprise.
In this conjuncture of affairs Mr. Hen
ry Carver appeared In town and opened
classical school In the Old Academy on
Third street. He was successful in his
then undertaking and acquired in a large
degree tbe con fide nco of our people. The
first and best result of that feeling of con
fidence was the reorganization of the
"Bloomsburg Literary Institute."
Pursuant to a notice given, tbe Trus
tees of the Bloomsburg Literary Institute
met at the study of D. J. Waller on the
evening of May 2nd, 1806 1 present D. J.
Waller, WllMam Snyder, J. K. Grotz, L.
B. Rupert and I. W. Hartman. Oq mo.
tionof J. K Grotz, D. J. Waller was
elected president aud I. W. Hartman sec
retary. The place of E. C. Burton, Wm
Roblson and Wm. Goodrich were declar
ed vacant, and John G. Freeie, Robert
F. Clark and Wo. Neal were elected to
fill the vacancies.
At tho next m etlng, May 4th, tbe res
ignatloo of Joseph Suarpless was accept
ed and Coniad Blttenbender was chosen
to fiU the vacancy. A committee of six
was named to open books and take sub
scription to tbe stock of the corporation.
A committee on location of the building
was also chosen,' and Wm. Neal was
elected to bo treasurer. At the next
meeting, May 35th, Professor Cirvcr was
elected principal of tbe contemplated
school. A number of subscriptions to
tbe stock having been obtained, the slock
holders met in the Grand Jury room,
Juno 16, liUO, to locitu the school build
ing. After some discussion tho question
was postponed, and tbo meeting adj Mim
ed to Juue 23nd. Ou assembling, pur
suant to adjournment, propositions were
received from William Snyder, Wm. B.
Koons, M. 8. Appelman, C, Btrton & Co,
and D. J. Waller. Oa a vote being takon
it resulted as follows 1
For Snyder's location 499 votes.
For Koons' 3 votes.
On the same day tbe Board of Trust es
at a meeting resolved to accept William
Snyder's proposition and udoptod the lo.
catlou voted for by the stock-holders.
Oa the UOtU of June the Board ordered
that plans and fpecittcitions bd at once
procured anil a building be contracted
for and put up lit a cott not to exceed
iJilS.OOO.OO.
Tho resignations of Wm. Neal and J.
K. Grotz were tendered nod accepted,
and theruupou M. S. Applrmanand Peter
Bilimuyer wero elected to fill tbe vacan
cies. Oa tho l.'lu of July Mr. Harlman
resigned, and F. C. Eyer was elected, In
bis place.
M. S. Appleman who was elected to fill
tbe place i J. K. Grotz, not accepting,
Mr. John Wolf was cboten. 0 1 tbu res
ignation of Wm. Neal, Wm, Bnyder was
elected Treasurer. The Snyder location
having been accepted, a committee) was
appoints 1 to seJcci the site. Oa toe 18th.
of July Mr. Wsller offereu a minority re
port in favor of locating the school build
ings oa the north side of tbe extension of
Main street, but Mr. Snyder declined to
sell thai and upon tbe acceptance of tbe
present location, Mr. Waller resigned
from the committee, and on the list of
July, from tbe Presidency of tho Board
and from the Board of Trustees 1 and
subsequently Frcaa Brown wss elected
In his stead.
Hon. Leonard B. Rupert was elected
President of the Board of Trustees la the
plsce of Rev. Mr. Wsller, resigned, and
was annually re-elected until May 9, 1873
when Hon. William Elwell was elected
and scrysd In that capacity until 1883,
when hs resigned.
During all this timo tho matter of sub
scriptions and building wero pushed for
ward with considerable vigor. On the
question of location, some difllculty was
experienced. It was designed to locate
tbe building north of tbe projection of
Second street, but Mr. Snyder did not
consent to the change. We all see now
bow great tbe advantage would have
been. A committee awaited upon htm
about the matter and after consultation
with him, at a meeting on the 4th of
August, 1866, t was
llttnlvtd, That in acceptlug the location
offered by Mr. Snyder, the Board act In
view of the assurance given to the publlo
in connection with that offer, that the
owners of the Forks Hotel will, at no dis
tant day, remove that hotel, and open
Main street directly to the front of tbe
Institute grounds.
ro bi ooxtincsd J
s ii 1
Msnnera' Double Extract Sarsaparilla
for female complaint, is tbe best Try
It once and you will never be without it.
Price 50c a bottle. For sale by all
druggists.
Great reduction of prices for remainder
of season in ladies' and childrcns' trim
med hats and bonnets, fancy feathers,
felt hats, Ac, at Miss E. Bakklit's, .
Main below Market St.
The weakness and debility which
result from illness may be speedily
overcome by the use of Ayer's Sarsa
parilla. This is a safe, but powerful
tonic, assists digestion, regulates the
liver and kidneys, and cleanses the
blood of all germs of disease.
About eighteen young men participated
in a supper at tbo expense of George
Rorenstock, who recently entered tbe
matrimonial state, at Blue's restaurant on
Tuesday evening. An excellent meal
was served, and all present enjoyed them
selves. Poles have been put in place for tbe
electric light wires. Within a few weeks
now Bloomsburg will be lighted by elec
tricity. Work jn the Court House will be sus.
pended until the weather grows warmer.
Extending Its Connections.
THX LEUICH VALLEY RAILROAD PUSH
ING THROUGH TO BINOHAMPTON.
It is stated on good authority that
the new railroad now being built by
the Lehigh Valley through the Bow
man's Creek region, is to be pushed
on at once to Binghampton, and that
it will be ready for operation in eigh
teen months. Beginning at Wilkes
Barre, the great anthracite coal centre,
the road will cross the Susquehanna
by means of a bridge that is now be
ing built at Forty Fort; next touches
Harvey's lake, which it is intended to
make a summer resort, and then
plunges northward into an unopened
mountainous region that abounds in
timber, and which is expected, in the
near future, to furnish an immense
amount of lumber for shipment in
both directions.
Afterwards it will strike Tunkhan
nock, cross the Susquehanna again,
and then connect with the Montrose
Narrow Guage Road, which is al
ready practically under the Valley's
control. The road will be made to
conform to the standard guage, and
from its terminus at Montrose an en
titely new line will be constructed
through a rich agricultural region to
Binghampton, which point the Valley
Company has been for years desirous
of reaching. The right of way has al
ready been secured in many places,
and there seems no room to doubt
that the work will be done.
Our New Feed Cutter and Crusher.
Farmers and others in need of a good
feed-cutter or corn-shell-r, or hay.pivss
will do well by cilling cr wiiting to the
undersigned for circulars and prires.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Wo ulso have
some good bob-sleds for sale.
ll-US-Ovv Whits A Conkkb,
Orangeville, i'a.
$100 Reward, $100.
The readers of the Columbian
will be pleased to learn that
there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical frater
nity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treet
ment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the found
ation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEV& Co., Toleio, O.
AWSold by druggists, 75c. 1-9-4?.
SPECIAL BAEGAINS
IN CLOTHING
We have secured property adjoining our New Store at
Thirteenth and Chestnut streets, and will begin the erection
of a large building. In the Spring we shall remove our
business in the Ledger Building to the New Store, which is
the most centrally located in Philadelphia. Great Bargains
for Men and Boys before removal. This large stock of
Suits and Overcoats will be sold at a great Reduction in
Prices.
A, G. YATES & CO,
6th and CHS3TN?T.
(Ledger llulldtufr.)
CATARRH.
RHEUMATISM,
AND FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
CAN BE READILY CURED BY USIKG ;
DOUBLE EXTRACT
AMSAP AJMJL1LA.
Fnr Catarrh of the Head. Throat. Stomach and Bladder.
Manners' Double Extract Sarsaparilla acts like magic, as it
... a a a 1 . 1
will relieve with the hrst dose, we ao nor. ciaim a cure
with the first dose or bottle, but if properly taken, it will
convince those aflected of its medicinal qualities. For
Rheumatism, we have never found its equal.
Female Complaints, such as Leucorrhisa, Painful Mens
turation, Falling of the Womb, Weakness and Lame Back,
it will always pay for itself in the price of one bottle, which
is only 50c.
MUI1' leii tt Sir.ijirili.
Can be found
For sale at all Drug Stores. Price 50c. a Bottle.
Do not be put off with something equally as good, but be
sure and get Manners' Double Extract Sarsaparilla.
LOCAL NOTICES.
WANTED.
500 Ladies to see and buy
Remnants and White goods.
Now ready.
I. W. Hartman & Sons.
C. C. Mrr pays ono dolUr for peta
toei. WANTED.
200 Ladles, Missel and Children to buy
our reduced In price COATS. Bom of
them one half price, all la style.
1. W. Hartman & Eons.
C. C. Marr wants
Butter, Kitgs, Lard. Chicken.
WAWTED.
100 families to see our large and beau
tiful stock of dibbes and glassware from
3 2.1 to 30 set.
I. W. Hartman & Sons.
Best vinegar I can get is at
C. C. Marr's.
For Eent.
A large front room on the third
floor of the Columbian building, five
windows, steam heat, gas and water.
Inquire of Geo. E. Elwell. tf.
Leases for sale at this office. 3 cts
each, 30 cents a dozen. tf.
W. H. BROOKE & CO.
This is the time of the year
when wo go over our wall pap
er stock. The work has begun
already. In every cleaning up
of this kind we discover rem
nants that were overlooked
hitherto. They are all first
class goods, and must go to
make room for Spring stock.
The only thing you need con
cern yourself about is, will the
room fit the paper. Our an
nouncement last year brought
purchasers more than we could
supply ; hut then there is the
regular stock to fall back on,
always fresh and clean and
new. Our wall paper busi
ness is one of the grow
ing departments of our trade.
We are anxious for your trade.
We will be glad to furnish
estimates and guarantee work
first-class.
w. h. nnooKE & co.
BLOOMSBURG.
Fine Cabinet portraits only
$3 doz. Life mzo Crayons
only $10.00. Viewing, copy
ing and enlarging. Instant
process used. tf.
13ti srl CHESTNUT,
(New Store.)
CATARRH
ELECTION NOTICE.
Notlpp Is hereby given that tho nnmial jnWt
tus of the Columbia Couuly Agricultural. llarO
culturnl and Mechanical Ahwm'IiiUoii tnr tlm
election of onrcem una thn transaruon ot mtr
other prtier btiMiietut, will be held In the Ooat
House, BloomxburK. on Suturduy, JanuaiT Claw
mi, at o'clock p. m.
If. P. LTTTX.
Jan. 8,-lw. Becreiaiy.
M'Killip Bros.
Photographs,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Photographic
portraits re
touched and
modeled for like
ness, tone, and
finish. Life size
crayons, finest
grade, a . spec
ialty. Frames,
copying and
viewing.
CLOTHING ICL0THIK6 !
C, W. BERTSCH,
THE MERCHANT TAILOR.
:-o-:
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS AND CAPS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Suits made to order at short notice
and fit always guaranteed or no sale.
Call and examine the largest and best
selected stock of goods ever shown in
Columbia County.
Store next door to First National
Bank.
MAIN STREET,
Rloomnirtr Pa.
KEMP'S PH0T03IUPHS
have the most finest
shades, tones, artis
tically retouched and
life like appearance.
Cabinets 99c per doz.
and upwards. We
make a specialty of
copying and remodel
Hnjr old pictures.
COR, MAIN AMD I HON
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