Ml ft VOL 27. BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, APRIL 22, NO. 17 Workmen are employed in tearing down the old jail at Danville. James Cadman has moved his house on Kast street to the front of the lot, and is repairing and improvi ng it. Chief of Police Chromis and Officer Thomas expect their new uniforms on Saturday. There will be ro service at St. Paul's church next Sunday owing to the ab sence of the rector. The next Annual State Firemans' Convention will be held at Hazleton next September. . i ' ' Call at the Columbian office and get a book containing information and advice relating to patents, free. A patent i has . been granted td Butler Edgar and L. T. Rohrsbach of Shamokin, for a mail pouch. I. Maier has sold a lot on Third street, adjoining his residence, to V. 15. Cummings for $900. We are indebted to Hon. S. P. Wolverton for a very excellent map of the United States. The Bloomsburg Car Company is building an extensive addition in the rear of their shops. E. A. Rawlings has made connec tion with the water main wit h a two inch pipe, to run his water motor at the meat market, Look out for the great Fairview Country Band Parade with Si Flun kard. Parade each day at noon, rain or shine. Clark & Sor. presented every lady who visited their store on Saturday, with a bouquet of carations and smilax. Clyde C. Yetter has secured the agency for several reliable fire insur ance companies, and solicits a share of patronage. A cow belonging Bart Shaffer was run over and killed by the B. & S. train on Tuesday afternoon, near the Irondale dam, , Coming for one week, commencing Monday evening, April as, Si Plun kard, the great yankee comedian. Ad mission 10, 20 and 30 cents. C. B. Chrisman had a rock fish at his fish market last Friday morning that was four feet long and weighed 60 pounds. W. J. Barry has sent us a bill of tare used at the Girard House, mua delphia, on Easter Sunday. It is a beauty. Hon. Grant Herring was serenaded last Thursday nicht by the Blooms burg Cornet Band in honor of his selection as Delegate at-Large to the National Democratic Convention. Blue and Heddens have put in three revolving fans at the White House Restaurant. I hey purpose to Keep their customers cool when warm weather comes. When you go to your dealer and ask for Bull's- Head Poultry Powder and he offers you a substitute, refuse it, walk out and purchase the article from a neighboring dealer, who will not practice such deception. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood have been called upon to mourn the loss of their infant daughter, Grace, who died on Monday night. The funeral took place on Thursday when she would have been one year old. The Rector of St. Paul's Church desires to thank those outside of the usual choir for their aid m rendering the excellent music at the early service on Easter-Dav. while he heartily com mends the organist and members of me regular choir tor tneir oiugeni practice which has produced such good results. W. C. L. F. C. Williams & Co., are having a big run on their "Life member" brand of cigars. They are making all grades pf cigars, up to 10 cents, and are giv ing excellent satisfaction to their cus tomers. For the past three weeks it has been necessary to work nightly to fill their many orders. Havana filled band made cigars are one or their specialties. There are Sarsaparillas and Sarsap arillas 5 but if you are not careful in your purchase, the disease you wish to cure will only be intensified. Be sure you get Ayer's Sarsaparilla and no other. It is compounded from the Honduras root and other highly concentrated alteratives. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Town Council met Wednesday evening, 13th inst. all the members being present. Minutes of previous meeting read and after being correct ed so as to correspond with Mr. Kramer's vote on the Treasurer's commission they were approved. E. B. Brower appeared before the Council and requested them to open North Penn street from Second to the Light Street road. Stating further that he would donate to the town the necessary land if they would open and grade the same. The matter was held under advisement. The report of the committee on Finances was now read showing ihe probable expenses of the town for the coming year as follows : Town Bonds due $1650 Coupons 1300 Light 4300 Police 300 Highways ,'. 2500 City Hall 300 Uak urove 650 Sewerage 1000 l ire Department. M 500 Water 1 200 Miscellaneous 1000 Total probable expenses for the coming year, $14,700. After consiberable argument all the members recommended a nine mill tax with the exception of Mr. Rhoades, who thought that eight mills would be sufficient. The matter will be finally settled at a subsequent meeting. It was resolved to have the Street Commissioner notify the following persons to lay their pavements within thirty days or the same would be done by the town with the usual penalty : J. B. Robison, agent for A. Pardee ; Harman & H assart pavement on East street ; E. B. Pursel on Market street; all the property owners on Eighth street and those on the north side of Sixth from Market to West. The appointment of Policemen re sulted as follows: Chief, Nathan Chromis; Members of the force, F. R. Drake, Peter Kehoe, John Keiffcr, Joseph Long, F. P. Baum, Harvy Reimard, William Thomas, Wesley Shutt, Thomas Jones, Daniel Laycock, Wesley Knorr and David Kaufman. The following building permits were granted : To E. B. Brower for a frame dwell ing house on Penn street and for one on the Light Street road. Upon motion of Holmes and Gorrey it was resolved to employ William 1 nomas as a special police man and pay him a salary of forty dollars per month and to be uniform ed at the expense of the town. For a motion, Gorrey, Holmes, Peacock and Drinker ; against it Kramer, Rhoades and Gilmorc. A good deal of talk was indulged in as to the future course to be pur sued in regard to those who are ar rested and cannot pay the fine. The opinion of the Council seemed to be that they be obliged to work it out. The President was authorized to in quire into the matter. Mr. Kramer requested the Council to extend the sewer from Fourth street up Iron a distance of about one hundred feet. The same was ordered done. Upon motion of Gorrey and Gil more it was resolved that hereafter the plumber obtains the sewer permits and pays the Secretary for the same before it is issued. The petition of Harry Housel for the erection of a bulletin board on the Light Street road near Second street was refused. All the members voted against it. The bond of the Treasurer, on motion of Gorrey and Kramer, was fixed at $15,000. A large number of bills were read by the Secretaiy but they were all laid on the table for future action except ing the one for Highways amounting to $177.36, for which the Secretary was authorized to draw orders. On motion it was resolved that hereafter no bills be paid until they are investigated and approved by the proper officer or committee. On motion of Kramer and Rhoades the auditors were each allowed five dollars for their services. Adjourned to meet Wednesday, April 20, at 7.30 p. m. Millville will soon be a borough. The appeal was not arguek in the Su preme Court, as the counsel for the appellants came to the conclusion, af ter careful consideration, that the ex ceptions could not be sustained. C. P. Sloan has a number of wagons r k rlihrated Courtland Wairon Company make, including top buggies, open buggies, two seated carriages, two seated spring wagons, climax cable I,, to Rr.-' ThfV are the hest UULN'UUt"" vw. - made, and the prices are very low. .. 1 .1 K.. I... . Call and sec wcui, umiiw tutci, Bloomsburg. THE HUM OFINDUSTRY. A STROLL THROUGH THE SHOPS OP THE BLOOMSBURG FURNITURE COMPANY. On Wednesday morning as the sun shone brightly, and the balmy air of spring was most inviting, a reporter of The Columbian was lured from his den, and started out for a walk, and to gather news by the way. That he might visit one of the industries of "New Bloomsburg," he turned his footsteps toward the plant of the Bloomsburg Furniture Company, where he was first met by Mr. Theodore Redeker who very kindly showed him through the shops and explained the different processes of manufacturing furniture. The plant consists of two brick buildings 50 by 100 feet in dimensions each two stories in height, and one having a basement wherein are locat ed the shafting and hot air pipes. The engine and boiler house contain an engine of 85 horse power, and boilers of 100 horse power. By an automatic arrangement of pipes all shavings and sawdust are conveyed from the ma chines where they are made directly into the fire box under the boilers, thus avoiding their accumulation and at the seme time providing fuel. The dry kiln will hold 30,000 feet of lumber, and a very economical system of handling the lumber has been ad opted. The lumber is unloaded direct ly from the cars on the D. L. & W. R. R., on to transfer trucks, which are run into the dry kiln and when ready for use the trucks are run out at the other end of the kiln into the factory and unloaded at any point desired. Or the trucks can be run directly from the cars to any part of the factory with out going in the kiln. One building contains most of the machinery on the first floor consisting of planers, polishers, band-saws carvers, lock-cutters, dove-tailers and every thing else in the way of modern ma chinery used in first class furniture factories. On the second floor is the cabinet department where the furni ture is put together. The two build ings are about 100 feet apart, and con nected by an elavated railway. The building nearest town contains the of fice, packing room, ware-room and polish room on the first floor, and the tilling and varnish rooms on the second floor. The ground covers ten town lots. The buildings have an excellent system of fire protection. Water pipes are run all through, and every five feet is a sprinkler which, in case o' fire is put in operation by the melting of a soft piece of metal that melts at a heat of 160 degrees. The rapidty with which this plant has been erected is remarkable. Ground was broken on October 1st, 1801, and every thing was completed, and the first car load of goods shipped on March 16th, 1892. This is a record for a new factory that is hard to beat. The water for fire protection is supplied from a tank on a trestling about 50 feet high. The water comes from the mains of the Water Company, At present they are making several different grades of bed-steads, side boards and chiffoniers. The line will be gradually enlarged until they include full sets of furniture of all kinds. Forty five hands are employed, 1 ne members ot the company are 1 heodore Kedcker, President, W. H. Schuyler, Secretary and Treasurer, and J. L keifer, Superintendent. Mr. Schuyler was employed by J. K. Rishel at Hughesville for 8 years as book-keeper and manager. Rishel's furniture factory is the largest one in that section. Mr. Schuyler is therefore thoroughly acquainted with the busi ness and is a thoroughly competent man for the position he holds. He is a married man and has one child. He resides in the house of John Wagonseller on North Main street. Mr. Redeker was also with J. K. Rishel for some years as designer, carver and foreman, and he is con sidered one of the best men in his line, to be found. His designs are original and beautiful, and the work is finished perfectly under his supervision. He is a married man and has four children, and resides on East street. Mr. Kiefer was formerly in the re tail furniture business at Hughesville. He has always been a successful busi ness man and a good manager, and like his partners, has enjoyed the re spect and confidence of the people where he has resided. He is in every way qualified for his duties as Superin tendent. He resides in the Wagon seller house. Among their trusted employees are W. W. Achenbach, foreman of the machine department, who was fore man in T. K. Rishel's factory for it years, and is not surpassed as a me chanic. Jacob Mutchler, foreman ot the finishing department, is a man of large experience, having formerly been foreman in the factories of Bur rows Bros, and the Hughesville Fur niture Company. John Gray is the engineer. We were shown the order book of the company. The first order was re ceived January 27th, and since then orders have been coming in rapidly and increasing in size. Purchasers are duplicating their orders, showing that the goods have given entire satis faction. The bonds of this company, on which payment is guaranteed by the Bloomsburg Land improvement Co. are considered one of the best investments in this region. The Furniture Company is yet in its infancy, but it bids fair to soon be come one of our most important in dustries. EASTER SERVICES. St. Paul's Church contained not less than five hundred people on Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Shortly af ter the beautiful chime of bells had ceased at 6 o'clock the church began to fill up, and the congregation was seated by the ushers, Messrs. John Harman, Frank Wilson, A. W. Duy, and Alfred Grotz. Most of those who arrived just before the services began were compelled to stand, as the seats were all occupied. At 6:30 the choir of men and boys numbering 19, en tered from the Parish House singing "The strife is over, the battle won," followed by the Rector, ami proceeded up the centre aisle to the chancel. The programme as published last week was sung, without a break. It was .in imposing sight, and the entire service was the most impressive ever witnessed m this town. The church was profusely decorated with flowers, the arrangement in the chancel being especially beautiful. The church was well filled also at 10:30, when the Rector preached an excellent sermon appropriate to the occasion.. In the evening the Sunday School held its Easter service. The Easter offerings of the Sunday School amounted to nearly one huaz dred dollars ($99.77) and represented selfdenial, painstaking and actual work on the part of the bovs and girls, many having exerted themselvea in various ways to earn money for their Missionary offerings. The offerings of the congregation at the 6:30 and 10:30 A. M. services amounted to $85.50. The music at the Presbyterian Church at 10.30 was rendered by a double quartette choir, consisting of Misses Beth Runyon, Annie Jameson, Marv Miller, Lizzie Gruver, Messrs A. N.Yost, Edward W. Walton, Samuel Bidleman and Clyde Yetter. The selections were all very pretty, and exceedingly well rendered. The pastor preached an excellent sermon E iSTER AT THE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Last Sunday was a glorious day at the Lutheran church. The early ser vices at half past six was attended by a great crowd, the basement of the church was entirely filled, and : a de lightful hour passed. At nine o'clock the Sunday school room was nearly filled with bright smiling faces, and when the hour lor morning services arrived (10:30) the church could not seat the people. At the pulpit there was an arch of gas jets with the words "God is Love," over a cross of lillies, resting upon a bed of ferns, geraniums coleius and limes. Two children were presented for baptism ; and 6 adults received into the church by confirma tion, 1 by baptism; 10 were received by letter and right hand of fellowship. Over 30c partook of the Lord's Sup per. WALLER- Mr. Abner Everhart, came home last week to spend a few days with his parents and friends. La grippe is still prostrating its vcit ims in this vicinity. Mr. Samuel Remley is attending school at Benton. The cold weather has been hanging on well, but the farmers are getting their ground ready for sowing as soon as it gets warm again. Some have planted their potatoes already. Rev. Tubbs, preached an able ser mon to a well filled house on Sunday evening. Our church seems to be getting too small for the congregation that often times meet here. Perhaps a new and larger one would be a much needed improvement. A. Z, Hower caught a trout 17 inch es long on the 15 th at the Irondale dam. Judge Rhone of Wilkes-Barre has issued a third volume of Orphans' Court Practice. REV- JOSEPH P- TUSTIN- After an illness of several months, Rev. J. P. Tustin passed peacefully away on Easter Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. He was born January 23, 1830, in Philadelphia and was one of ten children. He was educated at Lewisburg University, and entered the ministry- of the Baptist Church. He was employed in the old Northum berland Bank, and moved from there to Bloomsburg in March 1864 resign ing the office of Asst. Cashier to as sume the position of Cashier of the First NationalJJank, at its organization. He held that position up to the time of his death, and through his careful and judici ous management it has be come one of the most solid financial institutions in this section. For many years he was pastor of the Baptist church, and subsequently supplied the pulpit when there was no pastor. He also had charge of the Baptist church in Jackson township for several years and held services at Brier Creek and Madison. He was a quiet unassum ing man, and a most devout follower of the Lord, and an earnest worker in every movement that was calculated to improve the morals and elevate the religious sentiment of the community. He was a trustee of the Lewisburg University. The widow survives him, and also the following children. Mary Tustin, clerk in the First National Bank, George M. Tustin, Cashier of the Catawissa National Bank, Mrs. Robert R. Little, A. Lin coln Tustin, assistant in the Catawissa Bank, Ruth, Edward B, Teller in the bank, and Paul; who is a student at Yale Divinity School preparing for the Baptist ministry. The funeral was held at the house at half past one on Wednesday, and the services were conducted by Rev. G. M. Weeks assisted by all the clergy men of the town. There were also present and participating, Rev. Dr. Harris, President of Bucknell Univers ity, Rev. Mr. Monroe of White Hall, and Rev. Mr. Crawtord of Hughes ville. As a mark of respect to the deceased all places of business were closed during the funer al, and the attendance was large. In his death the bank has lost a valued officer, the church has lost one of its principal mainstays, and the commu nity one of its best and most highly respected citizens. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all. At a meeting of the Board of Dir ectors of the First National Bank at 9 o'clock a. m. on April 18th, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, it has pleased the creator and father of us all, to remove from among us, our esteemed friend and Co-worker, Mr, Joseph P. Tustin, whose death we greatly deplore ; Therefore, be it Resolved, that in his death this institution sustains a great loss ; the church a loyal and loving supporter ; the community a wise and worthy citizen ; the home a dear hus band and a kind father : Resolved, that we hereby extend to the bereaved family and friends, our sincere sympathy in their sad afflict ion : Resolved, further, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and the press tor publication. SCHOOL BOARD. The regular monthly meeting of the School Board was held in the Library room Thursday evening of last week, with all members present except Mr. Brown. The report of the principal was read which showed seven hundred and forty pupils in at tendance; fnd that preparation is being made for the the examinations at the close of term. The senior class numbers eleven and it is hoped most of them can pass the examina tion. Considerable of time was de voted to the selection of an appro priate diploma for the graduates. M. C. Woodward, collector was present with a list of exonerations for delin quent taxes for the past year ; after a careful examination, the exorerations, with a few exceptions, were allowed. There is less than three weeKs still remaining before the close of our public schools. Parents should visit the schools and see the work done Visitations have been greater this year than ever before, one teacher reports that over 90 persons have visited her room this year. Every parent should visit the schools at least on:e during tne year. Don't miss the big show 1 Wait for it 1 Look for it ! Go to it 1 It is the greatest Yankee Show on earth. Every body smiles, everybody titters and everybody laughs. Bloomsburg Opera House, one week commencing Monday, Apiil 25th. PERSONAL. Edward F. Caldwell is clerking in the Post Office. Frank Colley has a position at the Tea store. Hilbert H. Hulmer of Benton spent Saturday in Bloomsburg. Geo. A. Clark of Tyrone was among the visitors in town on Easter. Rohr McHenry passed Jthrough town on Tuesday on his way home. John K. Lockard is suffering with a sprained knee. Mr. ard Mrs. h. R. Drinker spent Easter at Bethlehem. .. A number of the Knights of Malta went to Shamokin on Tuesday 1 night. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Peacock went to Philadelphia on Tuesday. - ' Miss Vida Miller is visiting her sister, Mrs. Melick at Tyrone. William Leverctt Esq. of Scranton spent Sunday here. ( Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Neal and sons spent Easter in Bloomsburg. 1 E Barton John came home from Lehigh University to spend Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wigfall spent Easter in Philadelphia. Mr. Wigfall returned on Tuesday. Dr. James B. Neal has returned from Maryland. His wife will come in a few days. Mrs. F. J. Schreiber has removed from Moorhead, Minn, to Bloomsburg, and will make her permanent residence here. Matthias Gilbert of Ek!.tdsvil!e was in town on Saturday. He is making some very fine, pure maple sugar. Mrs. Dr. Gardner has returned from North Carolina, where she spent sever al weeks with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wirt and children start to-day on a trip to Cali fornia and Alaska. William Laycock has removed his jewelry store from Orangeville to Wy oming, Pa. Dr. H. W. Buckingham of Phillips burg spent a couple of days in town last week, on his way home from the state convention. Lafayette Keeler and Abran Hart man of Benton were . among the throng that did business in Blooms burg last Saturday. Miss Martha F. Clark went to Phila delphia on Wednesday to act as brides maid at the wedding of Miss Annie Thorn, which took place on Thursday. Miss Ella Fox and Mr. John Gil bert will be married in St. Paul's Church on Thursday, April 28th at 12 o'clock noon. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rishton went to Pniladelphia on Tuesday. Mr. Rish ton has passed a successful examina tion at the College of Pharmacy, and went down to attend commencement and get his diploma. William Demott of Eyer's Grove, S C. Jayne, J. W. Evans and Judge M. W. Jackson, of Berwick, B. R. Gear hart of Danville were in town on Wed nesday to attend the funeral of Rev. J. P. Tustin. Mrs. Catharine Commons, widow of the late James Commons, was found dead at her home last Saturday about half past two o'clock. She resided near the Car shops. She had written to her daughter at Danville to come home to spend Easter, and was expecting her at 2.36. On reaching here the daughter was surprised not to find her mother at the train to meet, and went to the house, when she found her lying on the floor. All the work was done up, and everything was in readiness for the happy Easter visit. Mrs. Commons had evidently been sitting near the stove, and had fallen to the floor. The neighbors were called in, and a physician sent for, but she was past human aid. She hl been dead about a half hour when discovered. She leaves two daughters, Catharine and Mary. The funeral was held on Monday morning at nine o'clock at St. Columba's R. C. Church, Rev. Father M'Cann officia-' ting. Miss Ella Allen cave an interesting entertainment at the High School building last Saturday evening. The attendance was pood, resulting in a moderate fund for the library. , The books were at once selected and order forwarded on Wednesday. T. W. Perrv intends rebuildine his hotel at Elk Grove, and he has an arti ficial pool of water covering an acre, to be used as a trout pond, and to gather ice on in winter. W. R. Tubbs has moved into Mrs. Finney's house on Third street. it Si ' I ' Hi? hi 1 '-'i i!1 i fU" j ;
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