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BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1892.
NO. I
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THEIR FIBST NEW YEAR'S
GREETINQ PRESIDENT WASHINGTON
I AMD HIS WIFE.
How and Whr They Held Their rirst
Reception finroe uf the Notables I'res
1 ent The Xplondor of the lrc uf the
G i"t -Tr mill Cake, hut Nn M unto.
The- first presidential Xew Year's reccp
tl -i was held by Uunenil Washington la
t. . jectitive inmiHion tu tho then arlsto
i.,.' HirlitMi of Cherry street. The hona
rnsonoof the fluent mansions In New
i . It stood on tuo corner or Cherry
.et nnd Franklin square, near where
nrper's pnbllnlilnjt house now stand. It
s a IihikInoui", sutwduntliil structure of
ck nnd stonu, with n liOHpitHhlu looking
In the center ami hrond ll(ht rooms
chlng fur bark on Ixith sides of n lofty
, - To the right were thndrnwiiiff rooms,
I , here in mutely uleg inco tho first lndy
f ' lie hind received her Mow Yeiir's KuenU
I t!io first time.
. tunernl Washington himself, nhvays tho
(.trnl Usurp, no matter whnt tliu sur-
(tidings, stood beside his wife, His
I perl) iliyslqua and liis noble face,
l.rowtied with Iii;lit brown hnlr, scarce
threaded with silver and Illumined by his
mild yet brilliant blue eyes, gained lidded
charms from his rich coat and breeohes of
black velvet, his Hilver knoo and shoe
buckles studded with Kerns, his white
satin vest enriched with silver lace nnd
buttons, nnd his hnlr, powdered, gathered
Into a bilk bng nnd further criiiitueiitcd
with n ribbon bcw.
No loss ImpOoinx was Ijuly Washington,
who, In gorgeous nttire, received each
guest with diKtillled irruuc. Her beautiful
gown of whit satin fitted har stately form
to perfection. Tho louj?, pointed waist,
the elahorat'j train, the ilchu of sheerest
lace, folded demurely upon tho breast, nnd
tiie beautiful, beenminx headdress are fa
miliar to every one. Sho also wore n neck
luce and stomacher of rare jewels.
It wus not customary for General Wash
ins nor. his wife to shako hands at their
receptions, but ou New Year's day this
format regulation did not prevail, and
after the elaborate courtesies were ex
changed Mrs. Washington extended her
mittencd hand, heavy with gems, and
lightly but gruciously touched the bauds
of her guests. From 1 o'clock until 3 a
steady stream of brilliant personages
poured through the rooms.
General mid-Mrs. Washington stood nt
the farther end of the second drawing
room. A liveried servant nt the door re
ceived the name of thoguest und announced
it iu truinpetllke tones. The refrain was
then U.ken up by a secnud "pampered meu
in' and repeated to General Washington,
who In turu presented tho caller to his
wife, reserving his own salutations until
hers had been made.
The two parlors In which the reception
was held were large, long and lofty. The
coilings were of white und gold, as were
the paneled walls; long mirrors framed in
the same delicate tint reflected the beauti
ful gowns, the delicate hues of which
showed to admirable advantago against
the deep scarlet cushions of the furniture.
All the beauties of the republican court
came In gorgeous attire to usher In the
new yoar with wishes couched In courtly
phruso. Lady Kitty Duor, the daughter of
Lord Stirling, was one of the first arrivals
on that long gone New Year's day, accom
panied by her soldier husband, Colonel
William Duor. Lndy Kitty, who was
neither very young lior very handsome,
was one of the sweetest looking women iu
New York. Her tall and graceful figure
gained additional height aud grace from
her beautiful gown of pink brocade, fall
ing in long loose folds from her shoulders
Iu the back and opening in front over a
petticoat of white satin, from which it was
looped back with buuciiea of pink roses.
Her low cut corsage showed to advantage
her flue neck and shoulders, set in a frame
of rare old lace, and her hair, drawn up
from her forehead over a cushion, was
powdered aud dressed with strings of
pearls held iu place by diamond clasps.
The president of the senate and his wife,
Ijady Christ iua UrHUn, next appeared on
the sceno. Lady Christina, who was rather
austere and gaunt in appearance, was re
served in manner and iu ill health. She
was not very beautiful nor very fashion
able; indeed, she was eminently plain and
u wee bit "dowdy," I fear, for sho wore a
gown of gray stuff with a white silk ker
chief about her presumably thin shoulders,
and some plumes of funereal black in her
hair.
A vivid coutrost to her and her taciturn
lord were the secretary of state and Mrs.
John Jay. Mr. Jay was most charming
man, of faultless manner, and had, we are
told, "benevolence portrayed in every fea
ture." He dressed plainly for the tiroes,
but with great tasto. His coat of dark,
plum colored velvet, trimmed with gold
lace, his breeches of satiu, his long silk
stockiugs of pale lilac, his diamond buck
les at knee aud Instep, made a most elegant
attire. Mrs. Jay, who was perhaps the
leader of social life In New York, was very
young, very beautiful, very charming, and
what we would now, for want of a better
wonl, call "stylish,"
She dressed always most showily, but
with great elegnnce. Her costume now
lacked none of its usual splendor. The
long truiliug robe of pale blue satin was
brocaded with large plush roses, so natural
that one almost detected thoir perfume.
The very low corsage was bordered with
superb gems, and strings of diamonds and
pearls were twisted in her beautiful balr,
which full iu most delightful ripples about
her throat nnd shoulders. Her jewels were
umong the most celebrated la New York,
and on this occasion she wore most of them.
Another uotablo belle and beauty was
Mrs. Uufus King. Her features were
"faultily faultless,", her clear brunette
complexion contrasted strikingly witli her
vividly blue eyes, and her beautiful black
hair and line teeth were famous for their
perfection.
The women of the day Inclined to the
- most magntflceut fabrics and to luxurious
dressing in nil directions. They wore their
hair very high on the top of the head aud
frequently covered it with superb orna
ments. Many of them, instead of powder,
rood a to. make Mia hair vbmiv
and w.cre the hair wns ot n blond tint the
effect was very becoming. Cosmetics were
little until, for several foreign noblemen,
who even thus early hpgan to have "Rec
ollections ot America," comment on the
fact that the women were pale aud had lit
tlo color.
Iicautlfnl as was the dress of the belle of
century gone, tho apparel of the content-1
porary beau was oven more charming. If
s man could hot be courtly sud handsome j
In satin, soft lace, gold embroidery and
lewelert buckles, surely he was not worthy
the name. White silk stockings seem to
have been the favorite envelope for the ex
tremities, possibly because they apparently'
Incrcnsed their size. Coats were of every1
:olor, even of red. Indeed, the latter
lecnied a notable favorite. The cocked hat,
enriched with gold lace anJ cords, was as
elaborate as tho headgear ot a "tailor
made" woman of our timrs. Tho vest,
usually of white satin, frequently heavily
cmbroldorod with gold, silver or colors,
always ornamented with noticeable and
often valuable buttons, ha 1 long flaps Its
entire length, nnd was, after I he coat, the
must pronounced article of at tire.
Unfiles ot lace, line as that woru by
"their sisters, their cousins or their aunts,"
fell about their well kepi hands and ndown
their snowy shirt bosoms. Tho widest
latltudo In color nnd fabric was permitted,
and though General Washington, Mr. Jay,
Hubert Morris and other distinguished
men cOnilned themselves to black, white
or scarcely visible colors, many of the
celebrities of tho day wore hues i:s vivid or
as delicate ns the most dainty debutante.
Mrs. Wnsliiugton nover requested- her
weekly visitors to bo seated. Indeed, nil
the chu'.rs v.-cra removed fro'm the room
and only a sofa remained, end fcrforothis
sho ftood. Ou tLis New Year's day the
usual custom prevailed throughout the
afternoon. From 4 until 6 thcro was n
temporary lull in the arrivals, nnd General
Washington und his wifo Improved the
momentary quiet by partaking of some
slight refreshment.
Shortly nfter 0 o'clock tho stream of
callers began to How ngntn, nnd the guests
who now came lu splendid attiro, surpass
ing that ot the afternoon, remained for
long periods, us the seats had been replaced
In the rooms. Thero was neves musio at
tho usual Friday receptions of Lndy Wash
ington, nor was an exception made on this
more important occasion. The subdued
tones ot the courtly gallants, the pretty
ripple of laughter from even prettier lips,
and tho continuous rattle nnd rumble of
arriving and departing equipages alone
broke tho silenco. Iiut one innovation was
rundu In favor cf New Year's. Refresh
ments were served at 7 o'clock, and though
to us who often "view with a critic's eye"
a party supper of game, salads, terrupin,
oysters, Ices, etc., ad infinitum, the prof
fered entertainment looks very simple, its
simplicity provoked no comment. Tea and
cotTee, plum cake and plain cake were
served.
The Washington menage was famed for
Its china, its sliver, its glass and linen.
The family plate, most of which descended
from the Custis side of the house, was
magnificent. It had been brought to New
York by Mrs. Washington, and on her ar
rival was all melted down and reproduced
in more elegant and harmonious forms.
Eacli piece displayed the arms ot tho Wosh
tngtons, aud much of it is still iu the pos
session of tho Custis family. The massive
salver, 22J inches long aud 17wlde, Is
oval aud perfectly devoid of all ornamen
tation save a rim of "beading" ut the outer
edge. Upon this were served tea and coffee
in cups ot cobweb fineness, so thin that the
liquid wlthiu showed from without Its
exact height in the cup. Two men serv
ants, dressed in plain livery, passed the
cups thut cheered but surely did not iu
ebriate. Though hot punches, sangaree
and wines of every sort were, drunk in
great quantities und at all times, Lady
Washington seems to have beou ns unwill
ing to serve theiu as was one ot her receut
successors.
Imagination can scarcely paiut a more
charming scene than her parlors must now
have shown. On whichever side - one
looked beauty and wisdom, birth and
wealth, bravery aud distinction marked
the brillluut assemblage. There was a
stately dignity and breeding, aa Indescrib
able atmosphei'o of elegance, that were
surely part of "the grace of a day that is
dead," for wo never see them now. Al
though musio enlivened the reception the
guests were not without occupation. Con
versation bad not then become a lost art,
and on such occasions as this it reached its
highest perfection. As i o'clock struck,
Lady Washington roso, and, stepping for
ward with a compluceut smile, said, "The
genornl usually retires at l o'clock nnd I
always precede him," and with the deep
and graceful courtesy that, with other
beautiful things, has fallen into the limbo
of desuetude, she withdrew, and the first
presidential Now Year's reception was a
thing of the past. Home Journal.
Turning Over it Mew Loaf.
What shall lie said of Now Year good
resolutions? They are either commenda
ble or contemptible, according to their na
ture and their nurture plants whose
value depends upon the seed and the soil.
Good resolutions are in order at all times
surety, then, at the best ot times. Why
should not every man, woman and child
among us try to spell out noble words on
red letter days? Now Year good resolu
tions need not be ephemeral they may be
eternal. It Is our fault it they are like Jo
nah's gourd, that withered when the sun
waxed hot. There is no reason why they
cannot be like David's tree, planted by the
rivers of water, that bringeth forth its
fruit in its season. New York World.
Buiwlan New Tear's Calls.
The author of "The Husslau at Home"
reports u custom of that people which re
flects credit upon their humanity, as well
as upon their good sense.
The Russians have invented a very in
genious mods of uvoldlng mere ceremonial
visits altogether. Those who do not wish
to call on their friends at tho New Year
send three roubles to the poor, and on
New Year's day the Journals publish a list
of persons who have given to charities the
money they would otherwise have spent
on cards. , -
This Is accepted by every one as a polite
nd satisfactory alternative.
LOCKARD -GRUVER.
On Thursday morning at half past
nine o'c lock Mr. John K. Lockard,
and Miss Alvarctta A. Gruver, daugh
ter of Mrs. John Gruver, were united
in the bonds of matrimony, at St.
Paul's P. K. Church, the Rev..W. C.
Leycrctt officiating. A large number
of invited guests were present, and the
church with its prttty evergreens and
holiday decorations, and the flowers
arranged especially for the occasion,
presented a most attractive and bril
liant scene. The guests were escort
ed to their seats by the ushers, Messrs.
Frank Purscl, Frank Wilson, J. ;Lce
Ilarman, Harry Houck of Jjlooms
burg, Louis Townsend of Berwick,
Harry Kemmcrer of Wilkes Earrc.
At the appointed hour the bridal party
entered the church, the ushers preced
ing, nnd the bride leaning on the arm
of her brother, George Gruver of Nan
ticoke. ( )n reaching the chancel, the
ushers separated, and the bride and
her brother advanced to the chancel
rail, where they were met by Mr.
Lockard and his best man, Mr. Freas
Hicks of Ilairisluirg, who entered
from the Vestry room. Geo. K. El
well presided at the organ.
The bride was attired in a dress of
jvhite silk, with veil, and long train.
The dress was trimmed with feather
trimming and pearls. The veil was
fastened with a cluster of lilies of the
valley.
From ten o'clock until half past
eleven a reception was held at Mrs
Gruvct's on Third Street, which was
largely attended. The refreshments
were elegant, and were furnished by
Mrs. Phillips. The bride was the re
cipient of very many beautiful and
costly gifts. The bridegroom present
ed her with a pair of diamond earrings.
Among the guests present from out
of town were Mr. and Mrs. Hoff and
Miss Haas f Reading, Mrs. Dr.
Moore of Alden ; Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Croop of Wapwallopen ; Mr. and
Mrs. A. B. Croop of Briarcreek ; Mrs.
'.Vm. Shupp of Plymouth ; Mr. U. G.
Gruver of Wilkcsbarre ; Mr. and Mrs.
G. W. Gruver of Nanticoke ; Misses
Phoebe and Nettie Croop of Briar
creek, Mr. John Gruver, Mr. Frank
Bloss, Miss Phoebe Croop of Berwick;
Harry C. Gruver of Shenandoah ; Mr.
and Mrs. G. M. Lockard of Light
street At 12.05 Mr- and Mrs. Lockard
started on their wedding journey, ac
companied by Mr. Lockard's two old
est daughters, Misses. Annie and Jen
nie. They went to Washington and
from there will go to. Jacksonville, St.
Augustine, New Orleans, and up the
Mississippi river. They expect to be
absent two weeks or more.
We take pleasure in uniting with
the many friends of the newly wedded
couple in wishing them a long, happy
and prosperous life.
MEREDITH EYER-
Dr. H. B. Meredith, acting Super
intendent of the Danville Hospital,
and Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. F. C. Eyer, were united in wed
lock at the home of the bride on
Market Street on Wednesday at high
noon. As the procession entered the
beautifully decorated parlor; Mrs. W.
H. Brooke played the wedding march.
The entry was made in the following
order s Rev. P. A. Heilman and Rev.
Dr. Hinkle the officiating clergymen,
the latter an uncle of the bride' ; the
groom with Dr Trowbridge of the
hospital at Danville, the bridesmaids.
Miss Charlotte Stevens, cousin of the
bride, and Miss Frances Meredith,
sister of the groom, being followed by
the bride escorted by her father. The
bride's dress was of ivory corded silk,
festooned with lilies of the valley and
lace, the fleecy veil being held in place
by a coronet of lilies of the valley,
the bride's bouquet consisting of the
same sweet flowers.
The dress of the maid of honor,
Miss Stevens, was mousaelin de soie
over cream surah, with trimmings of
grev chiffon. Miss Meredith, the sec
ond bridesmaid, was dressed in mous
selin d $oie over pink surah, trimmed
with pink chiffon. Each of these
young ladies carried a bouquet of pink
roses.
After the ceremony and congratu
lations, the guests numbering about
eighty, spent a pleasant time in con
versation, in enjoying the elegant re
freshments provided by the caterer,
Mrs. Phillips, and in viewing the nu
merous and beautiful presents to the
bride. Of these can be mentioned
that given by the groom, a Kranich &
Bach piano. The groom presented
his best man a set of very handsome
pearl studs, while the bridesmaids re
ceived from the bride gold bow-knot
pins.
, Amid many parting good wishes
and showers of rice, followed by the
customary old shoe, the newly married
couple left to take the a.36 train for
an extended tour.
A pretty feature of the wedding was
the little ribbon holders, cousins of
the bride, Susie and Katie Eyer, while
much credit for its beauty and enjoy
ment must be given the musician, Mrs.
Brooke, to the decorator, Mr. Dillon,
and to the caterer.
The guests present from a distance
were Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Ilenkel, Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Eyer. Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Eyer, Misses Susie and Katie
Eyer, of Catawissa, Misses Charlotte
and Susie Stevens, of Towanda, Miss
Lillian Storrs, of Standing Stone, Mis
es Laura and Frances Meredith, Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Fackenthal, of Doyles
town, Mr. Luther Ilenkel, of Philadel
phia, Dr. Trowbridge, Mr. and Mrs.
Orth, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Frost, Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Chamberlain, Mr. Howard
Schultz, the Rev. Mr. Mulford, Mi:;s
McClurc, Miss Greer, Miss Easton,
Miss Purscl, cf Danville. Dr. and Mrs.
Jones, of Plymouth.
DEATH CF MRS- LORETTA 0
WEAVER. Mrs. Peter Weaver died at her home
in Butler township, Luzerne County,
last Friday afternoon (Christmas) about
four o'clock. She had an attack of
La Grippe about ten diys ago which
developed into pneumonia on the 23.
An hour before her death the attending
physician pronounced her better, but
to her aged mother, who was at her
bedside she spoke and said she was
not better and never would be. An
':our later she passed peacefully away.
Funeral scr ices were held at the house
conducted by Rev. Williamson, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, of Hazle
ton. Although her home was seven
miles from Hazlcton, yet as a mark of
respect to the deceased the church
choir attended in a body, to assist in
the last services. At ten o'clock, Mon
day morning, the funeral cortege start
ed en route for Orangeville, where they
arrived about five o'clock, and were
joined by relatives and friends of Col
umbia county. The casket was opened
and the friends took a last look at one
who was beloved by all who knew her.
A short service was conducted by Rev.
A. Houtz, pastor of the Reformed
church of Orangeville, and the body
placed in the enclosure with that of
her deceased husband and son. Two
sons survive Philip V. Weaver now
Register of Wills of Luzerne county
and Lattimore, residing in the West.
The husband and father was buried
two years ago last September, and a
son about thirty years ago.
Mrs. Weaver was 54 years of age.
She was a daughter of Jacob Kline,
and a sister of Mrs. John Brown and
Mrs. Dr. Montgomery of Mifflin, and
Mrs. Henry Kirkendall, of Catawissa.
Her mother now 86 years of age sur
vives her. Her home is Unionville,
Michigan, but f.he was spending the
winter with her daughter preparatory
to taking her along west about the
first of February.
The sorrowing relatives were enter
tained at Orangeville by Mr. Jerome
Montgomery and sister the families
being life-long friends.
.
SHERIFF CASEY.
On Monday next John B. Casey will
cease to be High Sheriff of Columbia
county. For the past three years he
has filled the office very acceptably.
His previous training and experience
as clerk to the county commissioners,
and in other positions which he has
held, helped to fit him for the plce,
and he has made an unusually good
sheriff. His official duties have been
promptly performed.and he will go out
of office with the best wishes of a host
of friends all over the county. He will
move from the Jail on Monday to
his new residence on Iron street.-
Local institutes will be held as fol
lows : At Buckhorn for Hemlock and
Montour on Saturday, Jan. oth. , at
Numedia for Locust, Roanngcreek
and P'ranklin on Saturday, Jan. 16th ;
at Orangeville for Orange, Fishingcreek
and Mt. Pleasant on Sat. Jan. 20.
Teachers in the districts for which
the institutes are held are expected to
be present the entire day. Pupils,
parents and directors are. cordially in
vited to attend. Exercises to com
mence at 10 o'clock.
Clara, wife of J. J. Wagonseller,
died last Sunday, and was buried on
Tuesday at Catawissa, Rev. S. W.
Sears conducting the funeral. Mrs.
Wagonseller was a daughter of Douglas
Hughes, arid an active and consistent
member of the M, E. church.
J. II. Maize has removed his office
from the Columbian building to Lock
ard's building, corner of Main, and
Centre streets, rooms 4 and 5, second
floor.
Hon. E. M. Tewksbury has' our
thanks for a copy of Sraull's Handbook
for 1 891.
THE HOFFMAN OASE.
The Hoffman trial came to an end
last week Thursday, after lasting for
ten days. The jury rendered a verdict
for the plaintiff for $5,200, payable in
the stock of the B. & S. R. R. Co., at
par. This was in accordance with the
charge of the court to the effect that,
if they found that the plaintiff was en
titled to recover anything, it could be
paid only in stock, as there was a writ
ten agreement to that effect. There
was some oral testimony offered to
modify or set aside that agreement,
but the court charged the jury that the
evidence was not sufficient to warrant
the court in submitting it to the jury
for the purpose of changing a written
contract and that the contract mu?t
stand- Another allegation of the plain
tiff was that the defendant had acted
in bad faith in leaving the right of way
agreed upon, and locating its road on
another line. The court charged that
1 he evidence was not sufficiently clear,
precise and indubitable to warrant the
court in submitting the question to
the jtlry whcthei the company acted
in good faith in lociting its road.
The plaintiff insisted that defend
ant was a trespasser in going outside
of its defined right of way in erecting
coffer dam, head race and new dam,
unless authorized by a prior agreement
with Hoffman to that effect. The
court admitted evidence to snow under
what arrangement this Work was done,
and to ascertain whether or not, in the
absence of any prior agreement, Mr.
Hoffman assented to the work.
The trial was watched with interest
all through. It will probably go to the
Supreme court.
A Pleasant Housa Warming at Buckhorn-
Christmas day of 1 89 1 will long be
remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Amos
B. Hartman, as these parents desired
to have the children and grand child
ren spend the day with them, extend
ed invitations to that effect, and there
was a response to the time of seven
children and twenty grand children. F.
B. Hartman and wife of Bloomsburg,
John G. and wife of Wilkes-Barre, a
typo in the Ledger office, Mrs. Ada
Henry of Lime Ridge, Mrs. Clara
Bomboy of Bloomsburg, C. L. and
wife of Buckhorn, Mrs. Mattie Reich
eldifler of Madison, and Flora who
helps to look after the wants of the
father and mother. A pleasant day
was spent, a bounteous table was
spread and dispersed with, a cordial
interchange of greetings, and a pleas
ant surprise to the parents in the shape
of a substantial token of respect.
. Mr. and Mrs Hartman never seem
ed happier, and that they may live to
enjoy many mere such occasions is
the wish of all present. . .
Guest,
DEATH OF DAVID HERRING-
At a meeting of Mountain Lodge,
No. 264, 1. O. O. F , Orangeville, Pa.,
December 26th, 1891, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted.
Whereas: It has seemed fit and
proper m the all-wise providence of
Uod to take from our midst Brother
David Herring, we feel that we have
lost a kind friend and a wise counselor.
He was a consistent member of the
Reformed church for many years and
his walk all through life told the faith
and full confidence in a Father's love.
Although waiting for the call, without
special warning, suddenly in a good
old age, in the midst of his family, with
out a sigh or a struggle, he took his
departure and as an honored member
of the church, society, and the Lodge
to which he belonged, he entered into
the Celestial City. May the remem
brance of his life and character inspire
all who knew him with a desire to im
itate him. Be it therefore
Jlesolved: That we sympathize with
the bereaved family and recommend
them for consolation to the God in
whom the departed put his trust.
Jieaolved: That our charter be
draped in mourning ' for thirty days
that a copy of this preamble and these
resolutions te presented to the family
of the deceased, and that the same be
published in the county papers.
M. B. Patterson, 1
E. L. Snyder. V Committee.
E. W. Coleman. ) '
There was a land slide on the B. &
S. R. R. along the Iron Company's
dim last Sunday, The road-bed was
covered about one hundred feet in
length. The early Monday morning
train was delayed a .little. The track
was cleared in a short time, and traffic
continued. The B. & S. R. R. has
been fortunate, indeed, not a serious
accident has occurred since the road
was first opened.
The W. C. T. U.'of Stillwater will
hold a Silver Medal Contest in the M.
E. church at Stillwater on Friday
evening, Jan. 1st. 1892. All are in
vited. Admission free.
PERSONAL. ,-
W. J. Barry of Philadelphia spent
Sunday in Bloomsburg.
John Gilbert visited his father's farm--ly
at Catawissa during the past week. '
Mr. and Mrs. Perrin of New York
are visiting at F. P. Drinker's. ' -
Mr. and Mr3. Mclick are visiting at
Mr. C. W. Miller's. .
F. iV). Pealer of Fishinccreek town
ship spent Tuesday in town.
t Arthur A. Clark is in town this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Neal and sons
spent the holidays at Mrs. M. H.
Clark's.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Drinker came
up from South Bethlehem to spend
Christmas with th?ir relatives here. .
Frank Gardner came home from
Boston to spend the holidays with his
parents.
Mr. and Mrs W. S. Rishton are at -liome
from Philadelphia for the holi
day vacation.
Guy Rawlings who is living at
Willimantic. Conn, is at home for the V
holidays. ' .
Dr. J. G. Reifsnyder of Milton
spent Christmas in town with his 1
mother.
E. T Mover who is emnlnved nn
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the Nanticoke Sun spent the holidays.
in town witn his parents. ,
Richard Edwards ot Emporium .
spent Christmas in town with his
parents.
James I. Campbell of Orange" waS"
among the visitors to town on Tues-
day.
Charles Lawall came un from Phila
delphia to spend Christmas with his
parents.
W. Clark Sloan of Philadelphia, and
Morris Sloan of Scranton. took their '"
Christmas dinner with their sister. ' ' :.
Mrs. C. C. Evans at Berwick. ' .
T. G. Wells has secured the services
t l-J t iirl. - r tt t , 1
vi rAiwaru v. tvauon 01 rnuaaeipnia
in his jewelry store. Mr. Walton is an
expert workman. He formerly resided .
m New Hope, Pa.
John Harman, son of C. A.Harman
who has spent the past three years
with Eshleman & Wolf learning the '
plumbers trade, went to New York on -
inursaay, wnere ne will attend a
course of lectures in the Plumbers'
school. 1
Chas. Unangst, Esq., of New Yrtrk
City, who usually spends his Christrjias '
and holiday season with his Daren tsW-j
this place, was deprived of that pleas- ; ,
ure tms year, because ot his affliction
with La Grippe. He was confined to '
his bed several days, but is now much
improved and was able to come home
on Wednesday.
J. C. Weigand and wife spent the
week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. .
Fetterman. Mr. Weigand has quit
nousekeeping anu has stowed his furn
iture in Mr. Fetterman's house, He
enters upon his duties as Prothonota
ry of Luzerne county, Monday next
and will make his home at Wilkes
Barre during his term of office.
"How can they make a gas Christ-'
tree with 300 lights ?" has been the
puzzling question of everybody since
it was announced that the Lutheran
Sunday School was going to have one
New Years night. Go to the Opera
House and see lor yourselves. .
This week's number of The Colum
bian begins the 27 th volume. Twenty
seven years ago the paper was estab
lished, and it is nearly fifty five years
since the Columbia Democrat was
started, which was merged into The
Columbian in 1866. There are still
names on the list of subscribers who
have taken the paper from the first
number. We wish thern and all our
friends and patrons a happy and pros
perous New Year. '
As we go to press we received the
following telegram : '
Shenandoah, Pa., Dec. 31, 1891.
The Columbian, Bloomsburg.
Announce fleath of Mrs Emm
Davenport, Shenandoah, Pa , daugh
ter of H H. Humnhrev. Bloomsh
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c uncrai nerc two p. m., Saturday.
GRAND THEATRE.
A sensational drama. '-The Hermit.
was produced by the Foreman and
Morton Company. The scenes are
laid in the Mohawk Valley during the J
Revolution. There are also flashes ,
comedy with a specialty act here and
il rri. -
mere, me company employs good
scenery and costumes and the nl.iv i
somewhat above the average of popular "
oramas. ineroremans, .Paul Ever
ton, J. F. Commerford and Mis3 Ida
Meredith were acceptable in their re
spective parts. JirooMun l?.inl
Opera House, Blopmsburg, January 1
4th.
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